TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. IMD forecasts ongoing rainfall and gusty winds in Northwest India to persist for next 24 hours
2. Election Campaigning reaches feverish pitch as three days left for first phase of Lok Sabha polling.
3. According to the announcement, this sacred Amarnath Yatra will span from June 29 to August 19, 2024. For those intending to participate, the early registration begins yesterday. This early registration allows pilgrims to secure their spots for the 52-day-long yatra, ensuring a smooth and organised pilgrimage experience.
4. Union textiles ministry is working on developing fabric-based teeth to make dental implants more affordable. The plan involves using dental resins made from polyester to replace expensive ceramic, polymer, and composite implants, with research being conducted by institutions like AIIMS.
5. The central government is planning to establish dedicated testing labs for high-grade Kasturi cotton in six states as part of a push to promote the Indian cotton brand globally.
6. BJP manifesto pledging “Viksit Bharat”, UCC , One Nation One Election is headlined by all the leading dailies, while opposition terms it a document of rhetoric.
7. The government aims to produce 170 million tonnes of coal from captive and commercial coal blocks in the upcoming financial year, as per the review conducted by M Nagaraju, the additional secretary of coal.
8. Kishanganj parliamentary constituency of Bihar will go to the polls along with four other seats of Purnia, Bhagalpur, Banka and Katihar on 26th of this month in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections. Minority dominated Kishanganj Lok Sabha seat is constituted with four assembly segments of Kishanganj district and two of Purnia district. Due to its topological position Kishanganj is also named as the gateway to the North East.
9. ROBERT VADRA REITERATES AMBITION TO CONTEST FROM AMETHI: Robert Vadra, the husband of Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Monday said the people of Amethi want him to represent them and the decision to become a candidate in the Lok Sabha polls will be taken at the right time.
10. Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of senior IPS officer Anurag Kumar as the Joint Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
11. Telangana, TSRTC has announced a reduction in bus services during the peak summer heat hours of 12 noon until 4 pm. The decision comes in response to the scorching heat and reduced public movement observed in the afternoon hours. There is a general advisory against moving out in the hot sun during these hours. Besides, most educational establishments have shut down for the summer or are running half-day classes.
12. Supreme Court Justice Aniruddha Bose appointed as National Judicial Academy’s new director.
LEGAL REPORT
#Chief Justice of India:
Shri Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud
#Minister Of Law & Justice : Arjun Ram Meghwal
#International Court Of Justice Prz. : Nawaf Salam
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1. Mumbai crime branch arrested two accused involved in the firing incident at Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s residence from Bhuj in Gujarat on Monday.
The accused were identified as Vicky Sahab Gupta, 24, and Sagar Shrijogendra Pal, 21, from Masihi in West Champaran district of Bihar. Two bike-borne men had fired four rounds at Salman Khan’s residence on Sunday.
2. The Supreme Court on Monday once again extended its stay on the Allahabad High Court’s 14 Dec 2023 order directing a survey of the Shahi Eidgah mosque abutting the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura.
3. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal cannot sign political docs, says jails chief Director General (prisons) Sanjay Baniwal. He also said an inmate can sign legal papers and personal complaints during his judicial custody.
4. Enforcement Directorate has arrested Chanpreet Singh, who allegedly “managed” cash funds for Aam Aadmi Party’s campaign in 2022 Goa assembly polls, in connection with the Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case, official sources said.
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FINANCE
#Minister: Nirmala Sitharaman.
#Commerce & Industry : Piyush Goyal
#RBI Gvrnr: Shaktikanta Das
#President of the World Bank : Ajay Banga
#IMF MD: Kristalina Georgieva
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💰 USD ₹ 84 (Approx)
💷 GBP ₹ 104(Approx)
€ Euro : ₹ 89(Approx)
🇨🇳 Yuan ¥ : ₹ 12
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GDP(PPP ) :
purchasing power parity (PPP)
$13.119 trillion
GDP (nominal)
: $3.73 trillion
(Nominal means total market value of all goods and services produced in a country’s economy) .
GDP growth : 8.4% (Q3 2023-24)
India is the fifth largest economy in the world.
Inflation rate : Retail Inflation 5.69% in Dec 2023
Population : 143.86 cr
(17.7% of the total world population).
Unemployment : 10.09% (Oct2023)
Per capita: This income is also known as average income as it is calculated by dividing the total income of the country by the total population of the country.
GDP per capita
$2,845 (Nominal; 2024)
$9,983 (PPP; 2024)
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NIFTY
22,272.50 −246.90 (1.10%)🔻
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Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai
GOLD : ₹ 73,150/10gm (24 krt)
SILVER : ₹ 86,000/KG
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PETROL : ₹ 95/Ltr
DIESEL : ₹ 88/Ltr
CNG : ₹ 74/Ltr
LPG : ₹ 803/14.2 Kg
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DIESEL : ₹ 93/Ltr
Auto Gas : ₹ 60/Ltr
CNG : ₹ 74/Kg
LPG : ₹ 803/14.2 Kg
1. RBI ban on Bank of Baroda World app: Union finance ministry may propose stricter measures to protect citizens from cyber fraud, it was reported. This comes after an increase in incidents of frauds, including the Bank of Baroda World app scam
2. To reduce air pollution caused by vehicles, govt is working on plans for roll out the stringent BS-VII and CAFE-III (Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency) emission norms.
3. India must focus on getting Israel-like ironclad defence systems, said Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
#Information and Broadcasting Minister: Shri Anurag Singh Thakur
#Chairman of The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) :
R Madhavan
#Chairman of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC): Prasoon Joshi
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Indian-American actress Avantika Vandanapu, best known for her role as Karen Shetty in the 2024 musical comedy “Mean Girls,” has been honored with the prestigious “South Asian Person of the Year” award by Harvard University. This accolade recognizes Vandanapu’s outstanding contributions to the arts and her role in promoting South Asian representation in global media.
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DEFENCE
#Supreme Commander of Armed Forces: The President
#Def Minister: Rajnath Singh
#Def Minister of State :
Ajay Bhatt
#Union Home : Amit Shah
#National Security Advisor : Ajit Doval
#Chief of Defence Staff:
Gen Anil Chauhan, PVSM UYSM AVSM SM VSM
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1. Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande embarked on a four-day visit to Uzbekistan on Monday to explore new avenues of bilateral military collaboration.
2. Lieutenant Commander Bhaskar Rajvanshi was honoured with a gallantry medal by the Indian Navy for his exceptional professionalism and bravery. He successfully recovered an advanced light helicopter (ALH) from a catastrophic control failure, marking a significant achievement in naval aviation history. This incident, occurring on 8 March 2023.
3. As part of an outreach program for the Assam Rifles retired fraternity of Nepal, the Director General of Assam Rifles Lieutenant General Pradeep Chandran Nair visited Nepal, from April 8-13.
The official visit of the Director General of Assam Rifles to Nepal not only underscored the significance of the longstanding ties between the two nations but also reaffirmed the commitment to the welfare and well-being of ex-servicemen who have dedicated their lives to serving in Assam Rifles.
4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands are undergoing a significant upgrade in military infrastructure, including the modernisation of airfields and jetties, enhancement of logistics and storage capacities, improvement in troop accommodations, and establishment of a strong surveillance system.
China is extending its influence in the region, including building a military base on Myanmar’s Coco Islands, located 55 km north of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
There are 836 islands in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, of which 38 are inhabited. The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) is the first and the only tri-service command in the islands and was established in 2001.
5. High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) has developed Dual Thrust Extruded Double Base (EDB) propellant for Portable Anti tank Guided Missile and the propellant has performed successfully as per requirement in static, dynamic and number of flight trials.
6. Creation of military theatre commands to improve capabilities of armed forces and expansion of defence footprint across ‘strategic locations’ to protect security interests of the Indian Ocean Region figure prominently in BJP manifesto.
BJP has stated that the government created a chief of defence staff position for better coordination and will establish joint commands for more efficient operations. It has also promised to improve border infrastructure, including smart fencing.
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In Bharat there are 28 states and 8 Union territories.
Population of Bharat:
142 cr (2023)
President of Bharat ,
Smt Droupadi Murmu
Vice President
Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar
Prime Minister : Shri Narendra Modi
Speaker Lok Sabha :
Shri Om Birla (BJP)
Rajyasabha Seats : 245 (233 Elected + 12 Nominated)
Loksabha : 550 members (530 States 20 Union Territories)
Chief Election Commissioner:
Shri Rajiv Kumar
16 Apr (Tuesday)
Vedic Ritu/ Vasant Ritu
Drik Ritu : Vasant (Spring)
पक्ष :: Shuklapaksh
Vikram Samvat – 2081
Shaka Samvat – 1946
Month : Chaitra 08 (Amanta)
Chaitra 22 (Purnimanta) Nakshatr:Pushya/
Ashlesha
Tithi : Ashtami (up to 1:24 pm)/Navami
Rahu : 03:35 PM – 05:10 PM
Yamaganda 09:17 AM – 10:52 AM
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