April 2024

National News (India):

1. Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The multi-phase Lok Sabha elections commenced in April across India.
2. RBI Monetary Policy: The RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for the seventh consecutive time.
3. Utkal Diwas (Odisha Day): Celebrated on April 1st, marking the formation of Odisha state.
4. National Maritime Day: Observed on April 5th, highlighting India’s maritime industry.
5. World Homoeopathy Day: Celebrated on April 10th to honor Dr. Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann.
6. National Safe Motherhood Day: Observed on April 11th, raising awareness about maternal health.
7. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Anniversary: Marked on April 13th, commemorating the tragic event.
8. Ambedkar Jayanti: Celebrated on April 14th, the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
9. World Heritage Day: Observed on April 18th, promoting awareness of cultural heritage.
10. National Civil Service Day: Celebrated on April 21st, recognizing the contributions of civil servants.
11. National Panchayati Raj Day: Observed on April 24th, commemorating the 73rd Amendment Act.
12. DRDO’s Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile: DRDO conducted a successful flight test from Chandipur, Odisha.
13. India delivers BrahMos Missiles to Philippines: India delivered the first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines.
14. Indian Navy’s ‘Exercise Poorvi Lehar’: The Indian Navy conducted the exercise on the East Coast.
15. India’s commitment to debris-free space missions: India announced its commitment to achieving debris-free space missions by 2030.
16. Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) & IIT Kanpur Partnership: AFMS partnered with IIT Kanpur to address healthcare challenges for soldiers.
17. Hindustan Zinc becomes 3rd largest silver producer: Hindustan Zinc emerged as the third-largest silver producer globally.
18. IREDA to boost Green Hydrogen: IREDA committed to boosting Green Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Manufacturing Projects.
19. CleanMax teams up with Apple: CleanMax collaborated with Apple to drive renewable energy adoption in India.
20. IMD issued heatwave warnings: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued severe heatwave warnings for several states.
21. Supreme Court to hear Arvind Kejriwal’s plea: The Supreme Court heard Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s plea against his arrest by the ED.
22. PM Modi held rallies for Lok Sabha Election: PM Modi conducted numerous election rallies across various states for the 2024 Lok Sabha Election.
23. Indian Railways passenger numbers: Indian Railways reported 411 million passengers traveled by train so far in April.
24. RBI imposes penalty on co-operative banks: RBI imposed a penalty of Rs 60.3 lakh on five co-operative banks.
25. IRDAI removes age limit on health insurance: IRDAI removed the age limit on health insurance policies.

International News:

26. Iran-Israel Conflict Escalation: Iran launched over 300 missiles and drones at Israel, marking a direct attack from its soil.
27. G7 Leaders’ Summit: G7 leaders held a virtual summit to discuss the escalating tensions in the Middle East.
28. Total Solar Eclipse: A rare total solar eclipse was witnessed across North America, including 15 U.S. states.
29. International Mine Awareness Day: Observed on April 4th, raising awareness about the threat posed by landmines.
30. World Health Day: Celebrated on April 7th to raise awareness about global health issues.
31. World Parkinson’s Day: Observed on April 11th, raising awareness about Parkinson’s disease.
32. World Haemophilia Day: Commemorated on April 17th to raise awareness about hereditary bleeding disorders.
33. World Earth Day: Observed on April 22nd, promoting environmental protection and sustainability.
34. World Book and Copyright Day: Celebrated on April 23rd to promote reading and literacy.
35. World Malaria Day: Observed annually on April 25th to raise awareness and efforts to eliminate malaria.
36. World Intellectual Property Day: Celebrated on April 26th, highlighting the role of IP in innovation.
37. International Dance Day: Observed on April 29th, celebrating the art of dance.
38. International Jazz Day: Celebrated on April 30th, recognizing the cultural significance of jazz music.
39. US F-35 Jet Sales to Turkey: US Congress blocked the sale of F-35 jets to Turkey.
40. Somali Civil War: Continued security challenges in Somalia with significant attacks in Mogadishu.
41. Russia-Ukraine War: The conflict continued with ongoing fighting and missile strikes.
42. Myanmar Civil War: Continued internal conflict with reports of humanitarian concerns.
43. Haiti Crisis: Gang violence continued to plague Haiti, causing widespread instability.
44. United Nations Security Council Resolution on Gaza: The UN Security Council adopted a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan.
45. Gukesh wins Candidates Tournament: Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh won the FIDE Candidates Tournament, challenging for the World Chess Championship.
46. Time Magazine’s ‘100 Most Influential People of 2024’: Several prominent international figures and 8 Indians were named in the list.
47. Nigeria rolls out new meningitis vaccine: Nigeria became the first country to roll out a new multi-component meningitis vaccine.
48. Malaysia’s ‘Orangutan Diplomacy’: Malaysia announced “orangutan diplomacy” by gifting orangutans to palm oil importing countries.
49. South Korea’s First Space Agency: South Korea launched its first space agency and plans a Mars landing by 2045.

Pakistan launches Multi-Mission Communication Satellite: Pakistan launched the PAKSAT MM1 from China to enhance internet connectivity and TV broadcasts.