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Armed Forces Medical Indian Institute of For collaborative research and

Services (AFMS) under
the Ministry of Defence
(MoD)
Technology (IIT) Delhi
(New Delhi, Delhi) and
IIT Kanpur, Uttar
Pradesh (UP)
training. Under these MoUs to
undertake research and develop
innovative medical devices and
focus on addressing the health
issues of the soldiers in diverse
terrains.

➢ MoU with IIT Delhi: Biomedical research ecosystem of IIT-D will provide the technical
expertise needed for research in diverse medical challenges faced in the Armed Force.
➢ MoU with IIT Kanpur: IIT Kanpur will provide technical expertise to develop Artificial
Intelligence (AI) diagnostic models, at Armed Forces Centre for Computational Medicine
established in Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, Maharashtra.

Ensuring safety and Released by International Labour Organisation

health at work in a (ILO),
changing climate Annually 22.85 million occupational
injuries, 18,970 deaths and 2.09
In 2020, an estimated 26.2 million people were
million disability-adjusted life years
living with chronic kidney disease due to
(DALYs) are reported due to excessive
exposure to excessive heat at workplace.
heat.
➢ The report estimates that over 70% of all workers (~2.41 billion workers) are exposed to
excessive heat. The exposure to excessive heat has increased by 34.7% from 2000 to
2020. Annually around 1.6 billion workers are exposed to solar Ultraviolet (UV) radiation,
with more than 18,960 work-related deaths annually from non-melanoma skin cancer.

Revolut India, a neobank backed by Tiger Global and Softbank, has received in-principle
approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to issue Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs)
including prepaid cards and prepaid wallets. This will allow Revolut India to operate as a
domestic player in India’s financial landscape.
➢ The new license complements Revolut India’s existing licenses from the RBI, allowing it
to function as a Category-II Authorised Money Exchange Dealer (AD II). It further enables
the provision of multi-currency forex cards and cross-border remittance services. With
this, Revolut will provide Indian customers with both international and domestic
payment solutions through a single platform.

National Skill International Society for To establish ECO villages

Development Krishna Consciousness inspired by Govardhan
Corporation (NSDC) (ISKCON) EcoVillage (GEV) in Maharashtra.

➢ Both entities will team up with Skill India Centers for skilling youth, women from tribal
and marginalized communities in Uttar Pradesh (UP), Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat,
and Madhya Pradesh (MP), with future expansion to other regions. ISKCON establishes a

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Culinary School, empowering tribal youth from regions like Palghar, Gadchiroli in
Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.

JSW Neo Energy Limited (JSW Neo), a wholly-owned subsidiary of JSW Energy Limited, one
of India’s leading private sector power-producing companies received a Letter of Award (LoA)
for setting up 700 megawatts (MW) Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected solar
power project from NTPC Limited.
➢ The project is part of NTPC’s tariff-based competitive bid initiative for 1,500 MW ISTS-
connected Solar Power Projects (NTPC-ISTS-II). With the latest project win, JSW Energy’s
total locked-in generation capacity has increased to 13.3 gigawatt (GW) of which 3.1 GW
is solar power.

Signed a Transfer of Technology

Hindustan Council of Scientific and
(ToT) agreement to manufacture
Aeronautics Limited Industrial Research –
the Bismaleimide (BMI) Engine Bay
(HAL) National Aerospace
Door (EBD) for the Light Combat
Laboratories (CSIR-NAL)
Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A aircraft.
➢ Under the agreement, HAL can directly produce these high-temperature resistant
composite parts for the production of LCA Mk1A. LCA Tejas Mk1A is an indigenous 4.5-
generation, all-weather, and multi-role fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF).

Novak Djokovic, the World No.1 tennis player (as of 22 April 2024) from Serbia, was honoured
with the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year 2024 award at the Laureus World Sports
Awards 2024. Aitana Bonmatí, a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Barcelona
Football club (FC) and Spain women’s national team won the Laureus Sportswoman of the
Year 2024 award. This is the 5th time that Novak Djokovic has been honoured with the
Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award.
➢ Spain’s Women’s Football team was honoured with the Laureus World Team of the
Year, and the first all-female team to win the Award. The 2024 Laureus Sport for Good
Award was presented to Fundación Rafa Nadal, Spain’s multi-sport organisation. More
Details

Dr Sultan Ahmed Al-Jaber, President of 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UN
Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) won the Global Energy Transition
Impact Award for his leadership in advancing energy transition. The awards was presented
as a part of the inaugural World Energy Leadership Awards (2024) presented by the World
Energy Council (WEC).
➢ Energy Systems Luminary Award: Vaclav Smil, Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the
Faculty of Environment at the University of Manitoba, Canada. It recognized his
significant contributions to advancing energy literacy.
➢ Humanising Energy Award: Barefoot College International (BCI) headquartered in
Miami, Florida
➢ World Energy Visionary Leadership Award: Bestowed posthumously on Daniel Nicol
Dunlop

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Narpat
Singh as the Railway Adviser in the High Commission of India in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Narpat
Singh is a 2009-batch Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer. He previously served as
Director (Traffic Transpiration) on the Railway Board. He was appointed with diplomatic

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status as a Counsellor for a period of three years from the date of assumption of charge of the
post.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has confirmed its Dragonfly
rotorcraft mission to Titan, the largest moon of Saturn, with a total lifecycle cost of USD 3.35
billion. The mission is set to be launched in July 2028. This decision allows the mission to
advance to completion of final design, construction and testing of the entire spacecraft and
science instruments.
➢ The dragonfly rotorcraft is targeted to arrive at Titan in 2034. This will become the
NASA’s first vehicle for science to fly on another planetary body. The rotorcraft has 8
rotors and flies like a large drone.

Spanish women’s tennis player Garbiñe Muguruza Blanco, a 2-time Grand Slam champion in
singles and former world No. 1 (in 2017), has announced her retirement from professional
tennis at the age of 30. She became the 1st Spanish woman to win a Grand Slam singles title
since Arantxa Sánchez Vicario (Spain) won the 1989 French Open in Paris.

J F C Durai, National Award winning veteran Tamil director, passed away at the age of 84 at
his residence Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN). His film “Pasi” won two National
Film Awards in 1979 in the category of Best Feature Film and Best Actor (Female). He also
won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award under Best Director for the film “Oru Veedu Oru
Ulagam”.

April 23, 2024 The United Nations (UN) English

Language Day is annually observed
The day 23 April also commemorates the birth across the globe to promote the global
and death anniversary of the English significance of the English language,
Playwright and Poet William Shakespeare. one of the 6 official languages of the UN.

April 23, 2024 The United Nations (UN)’s Spanish Language

He is known for his novel Don Quixote,
which is often cited as both the first
modern novel and “the first great novel
of world literature”.
Day is annually celebrated across the world
to raise awareness among the UN staff about
the history, culture and use of Spanish as an
official language. The Spanish Language Day
observed on 23rd April marks the death
anniversary of Spanish writer Miguel de
Cervantes Saavedra.

April 23, 2024 World Book And Copyright Day is annually

Theme: “Read Your Way”
The annual observance of the Day is led by
the United Nations Educational, Scientific
and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
observed across the globe to promote the love
of reading and the significance of books. The
Day serves as a reminder of the importance of
literature in connecting the past, present, and
future generations across diverse cultures.

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CELERITYX, the enterprise networking solutions business of OneOTT Intertainment Limited

(OIL) announced its collaboration with Maharashtra State Cooperative Credit Societies
Federation (MAFCOCS) for the deployment of OneX platform across 40,000 bank branches in
Maharashtra. OneX has the potential to serve over 1lakh branches across the country.
➢ The primary objective of this strategic partnership is to address connectivity challenges
faced by credit societies in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, where outdated systems lack
protection against modern threats. CELERITYX received its first order from Samata
Sahakari Patsanstha for its branches in Maharashtra.

Medtronic Launches Advanced NeuroSmart Portable MER Navigation System in India for
Deep Brain Stimulation Procedure to Manage Parkinson's

Sea Machines Robotics Launches Its New Uncrewed Surface Vessel, SELKIE

ENBD, DP World Trade Finance, iBind and Enigio Partnered for Corporate Digital Identity in
Trade Finance

Reliance tops India Involved Ranking 2023; underlines its commitment to Viksit Bharat

Saurav Ghosal retires from professional squash but will continue to play for India

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AFFAIRSCLOUD TODAY
Current Affairs 24 April 2024 : Headlines

AFMS Signed MoU with IIT-Delhi & IIT Kanpur to Develop Tech for Soldiers’ Health
Issues
ILO Report: Annually 22.8 million Work Suffer Occupational Injuries, 18,970 Die Due to
Excessive Heat
Revolut India Gets in-principle Nod for PPI Licence from RBI
NSDC and ISKCON sign MoU to Skill Tribal, Marginalised Youth
JSW Neo Energy Limited Secures 700-MW Solar Project from NTPC
HAL and CSIR-NAL Signs Transfer of Technology (ToT) Agreement for LCA Tejas Mk1A
Engine Bay Door production
25th Laureus World Sports Awards 2024: Novak Djokovic & Aitana Bonmati Win Top
Honours
World Energy Leadership Awards 2024: Dr Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 President, won Global
Energy Transition Impact Award
Narpat Singh Appointed as Railway Adviser of India’s High Commission in Bangladesh
NASA Confirmed Dragonfly Rotorcraft Mission to Saturn’s Moon Titan
Former Tennis World No. 1 Garbine Muguruza of Spain Announces Retirement
National Award-winning Tamil Director Durai Passed Away
UN English Language Day 2024 – April 23
UN Spanish Language Day – April 23 2024
World Book And Copyright Day 2024 – April 23
Hinduja Group’s CELERITYX and MAFCOCS Deploys ‘OneX’ to improve Maharashtra’s
Bank Connectivity

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
AFMS Signed MoU with IIT-Delhi & IIT Kanpur to Develop Tech for Soldiers’ Health Issues
Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) under the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a Memorandum of
Understandings (MoUs) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi (New Delhi, Delhi) and IIT
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh (UP) for collaborative research and training.

• Under these MoUs, AFMS will collaborate with IIT Delhi and IIT Kanpur to undertake research
and develop innovative medical devices and focus on addressing the health issues of the
soldiers in diverse terrains.
MoU with IIT Delhi:
Signatories:
The MoU between AMFS and IIT Delhi were signed by Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) Daljit Singh, Director
General (DG) of AFMS, and Prof Rangan Banerjee, Director of IIT Delhi on 22nd April 2024.
Key Points:
i.Biomedical research ecosystem of IIT-D will provide the technical expertise needed for research in
diverse medical challenges faced in the Armed Force.
ii.Faculty exchange program, joint academic activities and development of joint PhD programmes were
also planned as a part of this MoU.
MoU with IIT Kanpur:
Signatories:
The MoU between AMFS and IIT Kanpur were signed by Lt Gen) Daljit Singh, DG of AMFS and Prof. S.
Ganesh, Officiating Director of IIT Kanpur on 18th April 2024.
Key Points:
i.Under this MoU, IIT Kanpur will provide technical expertise to develop Artificial Intelligence (AI)
diagnostic models, at Armed Forces Centre for Computational Medicine established in Armed Forces
Medical College(AFMC), Pune, Maharashtra.
ii.Faculty exchange program, joint academic activities and development of training modules were also
planned as a part of this MoU.
Note: AFMS’s collaboration with institutes of national importance like IIT is a part of its efforts to provide
highest level of medical care to the soldiers.

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
ILO Report: Annually 22.8 million Work Suffer Occupational Injuries, 18,970 Die Due to
Excessive Heat
According to the International Labour Organisation(ILO)’s report titled “Ensuring safety and health at
work in a changing climate”, annually 22.85 million occupational injuries, 18,970 deaths and 2.09
million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) are reported due to excessive heat.

Key findings:
i.The report stated that large numbers of workers in hot rural regions of Americas, Africa, the Middle East
and India, are suffering from irreversible kidney failure.
• Epidemics of chronic kidney disease of unknown aetiology (CKDu) are affecting large numbers
of workers conducting heavy manual labour in hot temperatures.
• In 2020, an estimated 26.2 million people were living with chronic kidney disease due to
exposure to excessive heat at workplace.
ii.The report estimates that over 70% of all workers (~2.41 billion workers) are exposed to excessive
heat. The exposure to excessive heat has increased by 34.7% from 2000 to 2020.
Impact of climate change on workers health globally:
The report highlighted various health conditions in workers that have been linked to climate change such
as: cancer, cardio-vascular disease, respiratory illness, kidney dysfunction, mental health conditions,
among others.
i.Annually around 1.6 billion workers are exposed to solar Ultraviolet(UV) radiation, with more
than 18,960 work-related deaths annually from non-melanoma skin cancer.
ii.Over 1.6 billion outdoor workers are continuously exposed to outdoor air pollution.
iii.Annually, more than 3 lakh worked die due to pesticide poisoning and around 15,170 workers die due
to exposure to parasitic and vector-borne disease.
Key Points:
i.The report cautioned that climate change can induce negative impact on employment such as: job losses,
damage to business assets, decreased labour productivity and forced migration.
ii.At present, around 1.2 billion jobs rely directly on the effective management and sustainability of a
healthy environment, in particular jobs in farming, fishing and forestry
iii.The report suggested that nations need to frame and adopt climate-change- specific Occupational Safety
and Health(OSH) policies and integrate them with public health campaign.
About International Labour Organisation (ILO):
Director-General- Gilbert Houngbo
Headquarter- Geneva, Switzerland

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Member nations- 187

Established- 1919

BANKING & FINANCE

Revolut India Gets in-principle Nod for PPI Licence from RBI
Revolut India, a neobank backed by Tiger Global and Softbank, has received in-principle approval from
the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to issue Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) including prepaid cards and
prepaid wallets.

• This will allow Revolut India to operate as a domestic player in India’s financial landscape.
Note: Neobanks are digital-only banking platforms that operate solely online without any physical
branches.
Points to note:
i.The new license complements Revolut India’s existing licenses
from the RBI, allowing it to function as a Category-II Authorised
Money Exchange Dealer (AD II).
ii.It further enables the provision of multi-currency forex cards
and cross-border remittance services.
iii.With this, Revolut will provide Indian customers with both
international and domestic payment solutions through a single
platform.
PPIs and Regulatory Developments:
i.PPIs are instruments or payment tools that utilise stored
monetary value for transactions, including digital wallets, smart
cards, or vouchers.
ii.On 5 April 2024, RBI governor Shaktikanta Das proposed
linking PPIs through third-party Unified Payments Interface (UPI) apps, similar to bank account holders.
Note: India is the only market where Revolut offers a localised version of its app.
Future Plans:
Revolut plans to introduce digital-first money management services for Indian customers which will allow
the users to manage their finances, including payments, and remittances, both locally and internationally.
About Revolut India:
The London (United Kingdom)-based Revolut, the largest neobank in Europe, entered the Indian market in
2021.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)– Paroma Chatterjee
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
Established in 2021

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ECONOMY & BUSINESS

NSDC and ISKCON sign MoU to Skill Tribal, Marginalised Youth
On April 22, 2024, the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the International Society for
Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish ECO villages
inspired by Govardhan EcoVillage (GEV) in Maharashtra.

• Similar establishments will be set up in Nandurbar, Maharashtra; Jaipur Rural, Rajasthan; and
Mandla, Balaghat, and areas surrounding Kanha National Park, MP.
• Both entities will team up with Skill India Centers for skilling youth, women from tribal and
marginalized communities in Uttar Pradesh (UP), Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat,
and Madhya Pradesh (MP), with future expansion to other regions.
Key Points:
i.The collaboration will focus on training locals, especially women, in Hospitality, Retail, and Logistics in
Ayodhya, Varanasi, and Vrindavan in UP.
ii.ISKCON establishes a Culinary School, empowering tribal youth from regions like Palghar, Gadchiroli in
Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.
• Trained individuals have employment prospects at the 2025 Maha Kumbh Kitchen in Prayagraj
(Uttar Pradesh), with international mobility facilitated by NSDC International.

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iii.They will conduct short-term courses on Skill India Digital Hub platform and offer industry-
recognized certifications, boosting employability.
• Successful participants gain access to domestic job opportunities and international placements
through NSDC International.
About National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC):
It is a not-for-profit public limited company incorporated on July 31, 2008 under section 25 of the
Companies Act, 1956 (corresponding to section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013).
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)– Ved Mani Tiwari
Headquarters– New Delhi, Delhi

JSW Neo Energy Limited Secures 700-MW Solar Project from NTPC
JSW Neo Energy Limited (JSW Neo), a wholly-owned subsidiary of JSW Energy Limited, one of India’s
leading private sector power-producing companies received a Letter of Award (LoA) for setting
up 700 megawatts (MW) Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected solar power
project from NTPC Limited.
• The project is part of NTPC’s tariff-based competitive bid initiative for 1,500 MW ISTS-
connected Solar Power Projects (NTPC-ISTS-II).
• With the latest project win, JSW Energy’s total locked-in generation capacity has increased to
13.3 gigawatt (GW) of which 3.1 GW is solar power.
Note:
i.JSW Energy’s current installed generation capacity stands at 7.2 GW, projected to reach 9.8 GW by the
calendar year 2024 (CY24).
ii.JSW Energy aims for a 20 GW generation capacity and 40 gigawatt hours (GWh) energy storage capacity
by 2030. It has an ambitious target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

HAL and CSIR-NAL Signs Transfer of Technology (ToT) Agreement for LCA Tejas Mk1A Engine
Bay Door production
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a Transfer of Technology (ToT) agreement with the
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) to
manufacture the Bismaleimide (BMI) Engine Bay Door (EBD) for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas
Mk1A aircraft.
• Under the agreement, HAL can directly produce these high-temperature resistant composite
parts for the production of LCA Mk1A.
• LCA Tejas Mk1A is an indigenous 4.5-generation, all-weather, and multi-role fighter aircraft for
the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Note: The Tejas Mark (Mk)-1A aircraft successfully completed its first flight on 28th March 2024.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

25th Laureus World Sports Awards 2024: Novak Djokovic & Aitana Bonmati Win Top Honours
Novak Djokovic, the World No.1 tennis player (as of 22 April 2024) from Serbia, was honoured with
the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year 2024 award at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2024.
• Aitana Bonmatí, a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Barcelona Football club (FC)
and Spain women’s national team won the Laureus Sportswoman of the Year 2024 award.

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Award Ceremony:
i.The 2024 Laureus World Sports Awards winners were honoured in a ceremony held at the Palacio de
Cibeles, in the centre of Madrid, Sapin on 22 April 2024.
ii.2024 marks the 25th edition of the annual Laureus World Sports Awards.
iii.The 2024 award honours the greatest sportsmen, sportswomen and teams from 2023.
Points to Note:
i.This is the 5th time that Novak Djokovic has been honoured with the Laureus World Sportsman of the
Year Award.
• Previously, he won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award in 2012, 2015, 2016, and
2019.
• In 2023, he won his record 10th Australian Open title, 3rd French Open and 4th US Open.
ii.Aitana Bonmatí became the 1st football player to be
named the Laureus Sportswoman of the Year Award.
• She was a part of the Spanish Women’s football team
that won the FIFA (in (International Federation of
Association Football) Women’s World Cup 2023
held in Australia and New Zealand.
• She also won the Golden Ball for Best Player at the
2023 FIFA World Cup.
Highlights of Other Laureus Awards:
i.Spain’s Women’s Football team was honoured with
the Laureus World Team of the Year, and the first all-female
team to win the Award.
ii.Jude Bellingham, an English Footballer won
the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award,
becoming the 1st footballer to win this award.
iii.Simone Biles, an American artistic gymnast won the Laureus World Comeback of the Year
Award for her sensational return to gymnastics nearly after a 2-year break.
• She is already a 3-time winner of Sportswoman of the Year (2017, 2019, and 2020).
iv.Diede de Groot, a Wheelchair Tennis player from the Netherlands won the Laureus World Sports
Person of the Year with a Disability.
• He became the 2nd wheelchair tennis player, after Esther Vergeer’s (Dutch) success in 2008 and
2002, to pick up this award.
v.Arisa Trew, a 13-year-old Australian skateboarding star won the Laureus World Action Sportsperson
of the Year Award.
• She became the 1st woman skater to land a 720 (2 full rotations) in vert skateboarding at the
Tony Hawk Vert Alert in Utah.

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Laureus Sport for Good Award:

i.The 2024 Laureus Sport for Good Award was presented to Fundación Rafa Nadal, Spain’s multi-sport
organisation.
ii.The organsiation uses sports and education to empower over 1,000 young people in economically
challenged communities in India and Spain.
iii.Rafa Nadal, patron of the program, accepted the award on behalf of the foundation he has developed
since its inception in 2010.
Winner of the Laureus World Sports Awards 2024:

Category Winner Sport

Laureus World Sportsman of

Novak Djokovic (Serbia) Tennis
the Year

Laureus Sportswoman of the

Aitana Bonmatí (Spain) Football
Year

Laureus World Team of the

Spain’s Women’s Football Team Football
Year

Laureus World Breakthrough of Jude Bellingham (United

Football
the Year Kingdom)

Laureus World Comeback of the Simone Biles (United States of

Gymnastics
Year America)

Laureus World Sportsperson of

Diede De Groot (Netherlands) Wheelchair Tennis
the Year with a Disability

Laureus World Action

Arisa Trew (Australia) Skateboarding
Sportsperson of the Year

Laureus Sport for Good Fundación Rafa Nadal (Spain) Global

About Laureus World Sports Awards:
i.It is an annual event initiated in 2000, to celebrate exceptional sporting achievements while highlighting
the impact of Laureus Sport for Good.
• The award is presented in seven categories of the Award are Sportswoman, Sportsman, Team,
Breakthrough, Comeback, Action, and Sport for Good.
ii.Shortlists for the 7 categories are selected through the votes of over 1,000 sports media representatives
from over 70 countries.
iii.Shortlist of the World Athlete of the Year with a Disability provided by the International Paralympic
Committee.
iv.The Laureus World Sports Academy (a unique group of sporting legends), the 69-strong body, votes for
the winners in each shortlisted category.
• The Academy also can grant discretionary awards, such as the Laureus Lifetime Achievement
Award.

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Note: Laureus World Sports Awards Limited is a company registered in England and Wales, United
Kingdom (UK).
Recent related News:
Indian Olympian Neeraj Chopra was awarded the Sportstar of the Year (Male) award at the 2024 Sportstar
Aces Awards held at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

World Energy Leadership Awards 2024: Dr Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 President, won Global
Energy Transition Impact Award
On 22nd April 2024, Dr Sultan Ahmed Al-Jaber, President of 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to
the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) won the Global Energy Transition Impact
Award for his leadership in advancing energy transition.

• The awards was presented as a part of the inaugural World Energy Leadership
Awards (2024) presented by the World Energy Council (WEC).
• The inaugural Awards were presented ahead of the 26th World Energy Congress (WEC 2024)
which is scheduled to be held in Rotterdam, The Netherlands from 22nd to 25th April 2024
under the theme ‘Redesigning energy for people and planet’.
Note: Dr Al-Jaber is also the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s Special Envoy for Climate Change , and Minister
of Industry and Advanced Technology.
Global Energy Transition Impact Award:
i.The inaugural ‘Global Energy Transition Impact Award’ recognizes visionary leadership in advancing the
energy transition and in uniting the world around the historic UAE Consensus
ii.Global Energy Transition Impact Award is one of the 4 inaugural World Energy Leadership Awards
iii.The award was given to Dr Sultan Ahmed Al-Jaber in honor of his work on the UAE Consensus, and for
launching Net Zero energy transition alliances across multiple energy sectors.
Other Winners of World Energy Leadership Awards 2024:
i.Energy Systems Luminary Award
Winner– Vaclav Smil, Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Environment at the University of
Manitoba, Canada
• It recognized his significant contributions to advancing energy literacy.
ii.Humanising Energy Award
Winner– Barefoot College International (BCI) headquartered in Miami, Florida
• BCI has empowered diverse groups, including women, workers, and youth, along with
indigenous communities, to play active roles in designing, building, and operating new power
systems globally.
iii.World Energy Visionary Leadership Award
Winner– Bestowed posthumously on Daniel Nicol Dunlop, pioneer of the first World Power Conference
in 1924 and the de-facto founder of the WEC.

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• His vision promoted collaboration and innovation for a sustainable energy future. The award
will now be named the Dunlop Award for Energy Leadership.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Narpat Singh Appointed as Railway Adviser of India’s High Commission in Bangladesh
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Narpat Singh as the
Railway Adviser in the High Commission of India in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
• Narpat Singh is a 2009-batch Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer. He previously served
as Director (Traffic Transpiration) on the Railway Board.
• He was appointed with diplomatic status as a Counsellor for a period of three years from the
date of assumption of charge of the post.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

NASA Confirmed Dragonfly Rotorcraft Mission to Saturn’s Moon Titan
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has confirmed its Dragonfly rotorcraft
mission to Titan, the largest moon of Saturn, with a total lifecycle cost of USD 3.35 billion. The mission is
set to be launched in July 2028.

• This decision allows the mission to advance to completion of final design, construction and
testing of the entire spacecraft and science instruments.
Note: Titan is the second largest in the solar system after Ganymede, the moon of Jupiter. As of June 8,
2023, Saturn has 146 moons in its orbit.
About Dragonfly Rotorcraft Mission:
i.The dragonfly rotorcraft is targeted to arrive at Titan in 2034.
ii.It will fly to several promising locations on the Titan exploring the prebiotic chemical processes
common on both Titan and the early Earth before life developed.
iii.This will become the NASA’s first vehicle for science to fly on another planetary body
iv.The rotorcraft has 8 rotors and flies like a large drone.
Points to note:
i.Dragonfly is being designed and built under the direction of the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics
Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, United States of America (USA) which manages the mission for
NASA. Elizabeth Turtle of APL leads as principal investigator.
ii.NASA has provided an additional funding for a heavy-lift launch vehicle to reduce the cruise phase of the
mission.
iii.Dragonfly will be the first robot explorer to land on a planetary body other than the Moon or Mars, and

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the second drone to explore another planet after NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter on Mars in 2021.
About National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA):
Administrator– Bill Nelson
Headquarters– Washington, D.C., United States of America (USA)
Establishment– 1958

SPORTS
Former Tennis World No. 1 Garbine Muguruza of Spain Announces Retirement
Spanish women’s tennis player Garbiñe Muguruza Blanco, a 2-time Grand Slam champion in singles and
former world No. 1 (in 2017), has announced her retirement from professional tennis at the age of 30.
• She became the 1st Spanish woman to win a Grand Slam singles title since Arantxa Sánchez
Vicario (Spain) won the 1989 French Open in Paris.
Notable Victories:
i.Defeated Serena Williams (United States of America (USA)) at the 2016 French Open held in Paris,
France;
ii.Defeated Venus Williams (USA) at the 2017 Wimbledon held in London, United Kingdom (UK).
• She remains the only player to beat both Venus and Serena in the finals to win a major title.
iii.3 Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) 1000 titles (2015 Beijing (China), 2017 Cincinnati (USA), 2021
Dubai (United Arab Emirates (UAE)));
iv.She also won the 2021 WTA Finals by defeating Anett Kontaveit (Estonia) held in Guadalajara, Mexico.

OBITUARY
National Award-winning Tamil Director Durai Passed Away
J F C Durai, National Award winning veteran Tamil director, passed away at the age of 84 at his residence
Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu(TN).

About Durai:
i.Durai has directed around 46 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi Language.
ii.He has worked as scriptwriter, editor and producer in the Tamil industry and he has also worked as a
sound engineer for the film “Pennin Perumai”.
Noted works: Avalum Penthaane; Pasi; Aasai 60 Naal, Neeya?, Aayiram Jenmangal and
Paavathin Sambalam.
Awards:
i.His film “Pasi” won two National Film Awards in 1979 in the category of Best Feature Film and Best
Actor(Female). The film also won the Tamil Nadu State Award under Best Film category.

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ii.He also won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award under Best Director for the
film “Oru Veedu Oru Ulagam”.
iii.He was awarded with Kalaimamani Award by the Tamil Nadu State government in 1982 for his
contribution to art.

IMPORTANT DAYS
UN English Language Day 2024 – April 23
The United Nations (UN) English Language Day is annually observed across the globe on 23 April to
promote the global significance of the English language, one of the 6 official languages of the UN
• The day 23 April also commemorates the birth and death anniversary of
the English Playwright and Poet William Shakespeare.
English as a Global Tool:
i.English serves as a vital means of international communication.
ii.Despite diverse linguistic backgrounds, people worldwide utilise English for global cooperation and
diplomacy.

Background:
i.The 1st ever UN English Language Day was observed in 2010 by the UN’s Department of Global
Communications (DGC) as part of its initiative to establish language days for each of the 6 UN official
languages.
Note: The 6 official languages are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.
Purpose of the UN Language Days:
The primary objective is to promote multilingualism and cultural understanding while advocating for the
equal usage of all 6 official languages across the UN.
Other UN Language Days:
• Arabic Language Day: 18 December
• Chinese Language Day: 20 April
• French Language Day: 20 March
• Russian Language Day: 6 June
• Spanish Language Day: 23 April
English at the UN:
i.At the UN, English is one of the 2 working languages, along with French.
• The other official languages may also be working languages in the Regional Commissions.
ii.On 1 February 1946, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) resolution 2 (I) established Chinese, French,
English, Russian, and Spanish as official languages, and English and French as working languages.

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Significance of Multilingualism at the UN:

i.Multilingualism fosters tolerance and enhances
participation, which is crucial for effective
communication within the UN.
ii.The DGC has set minimum standards for UN Web
multilingualism to eliminate the “disparity between the
use of English and the use of the other 5 official
languages.”
• It also aims to ensure the full and equitable
treatment of all the official languages.
iii.The UNGA in its resolution of 6 December 1999
(A/RES/54/64) invited the appointment of a senior
Secretariat official to serve as coordinator of
multilingualism-related matters within the Secretariat.
2024 Event:
The UN Movie Society presented a global virtual launch
event, “Shakespeare at the UN,” commemorating the
English language day on 23 April 2024.
About United Nations (UN):
Secretary-General– António Guterres
Headquarters– New York, United States of America (USA)
Established in– 1945

UN Spanish Language Day – April 23 2024

The United Nations (UN)’s Spanish Language Day is annually celebrated across the world on 23rd April to
raise awareness among the UN staff about the history, culture and use of Spanish as an official language.
• The Spanish Language Day observed on 23rd April marks the death anniversary of Spanish
writer Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra.

• He is known for his novel Don Quixote, which is often cited as both the first modern novel and
“the first great novel of world literature”.
Note: 23rd April is also observed as the UN’s English Language Day.
Background:
i.In 2010, the United Nations Department of Global Communications established 6 language days
(including Spanish) to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity and to promote equal use of all 6
official languages of the UN.
ii.The UN Spanish Language Day was originally observed on October 12, coinciding with the National Day
of Spain, which commemorates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s arrival to the Americas tracing
the beginning of the spread of the Spanish language and culture.

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iii.Later, the day was changed to 23 April, to pay tribute to Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra,
who was thought to have died in 1616 on 23 April.
Spanish as UN’s official language:
i.On 1 February 1946, UN General Assembly (UNGA) resolution 2 (I) established Chinese, French, English,
Russian and Spanish as official languages, and English and French as working languages.
ii.In 1948 UNGA added Spanish as a working language and in 1969, Spanish was added as the working
languages of the UN Security Council.
Significance of Spanish:
i.Spanish is the 2nd most spoken language in the world by number of native speakers after Mandarin
Chinese.
ii.Mexico is the largest Spanish-speaking country on the planet.
iii.As of 2023, 21 countries includes Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, the United States of
America(USA), Peru, Spain etc.,have Spanish as their official language.

World Book And Copyright Day 2024 – April 23

World Book And Copyright Day is annually observed across the globe on 23 April to promote the love of
reading and the significance of books.

• The Day serves as a reminder of the importance of literature in connecting the past, present,
and future generations across diverse cultures.
• The annual observance of the Day is led by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
According to the various news sites, the theme of World Book and Copyright Day 2024 is “Read Your
Way”.
Background:
i.UNESCO during the 28th session of its General Conference held in Paris, France from 25 October to 16
November 1995, unanimously declared 23 April to be World Book and Copyright Day.
ii.The declaration gave international recognition to a tradition started by the Official Book Chamber in
Catalonia, Spain, which began celebrating the day in 1923.
iii.The 1st ever World Book And Copyright Day was observed on 23 April 1996.
Note: In 1993, a royal decree proclaimed 23 April as Book and Reading Day for the Spanish State.
Why April 23rd?
i.April 23rd marks the death anniversary of renowned authors such as English Poet William
Shakespeare, Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes, and Peru-born Spanish Inca Garcilaso de la Vega.
ii.UNESCO chose the date to honour the contributions of these literary figures and promote global access
to books.
World Book Capital:
Following the evaluation of the World Book Capital (WBC) Advisory Committee, the Director-General of
UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay has designated Strasbourg (France) as the World Book Capital for 2024.

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i.Since 2001, UNESCO and international organizations representing the 3 sectors of the book industry
(publishers, booksellers, and libraries) unite to select the WBC each year.
ii.WBC emphasises reinforcing literacy education, protecting copyright, and promoting freedom of
expression.

STATE NEWS
Hinduja Group’s CELERITYX and MAFCOCS Deploys ‘OneX’ to improve Maharashtra’s Bank
Connectivity
On 22nd April 2024, CELERITYX, the enterprise networking solutions business of OneOTT
Intertainment Limited(OIL) announced its collaboration with Maharashtra State Cooperative Credit
Societies Federation(MAFCOCS) for the deployment of OneX platform across 40,000 bank branches in
Maharashtra.

• OneX has the potential to serve over 1lakh branches across the country.
Key Points:
i.The primary objective of this strategic partnership is to address connectivity challenges faced by credit
societies in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, where outdated systems lack protection against modern threats.
ii.CELERITYX received its first order from Samata Sahakari Patsanstha for its branches in Maharashtra.
About OneX Platform:
OIL, a subsidiary of Hinduja Global Solutions Limited on 22nd April ,2024, unveiled OneX platform as a
unified network-as-a-service solution covering network management, security and Local Area
Network(LAN)- side control solution.
Benefits of OneX:
i.It will help in simplifying complexity with agility and security, and using various Wide Area
Network(WAN) technologies such as: Mobile SIM, ensures high uptime zero-trust based network and
security across all locations.
ii.It will streamline connectivity through broadband and mobile SIM usage, fortified firewalls and zero-
radius perimeter security solutions guarantees both security and uptime.
iii.The cost-effective structure of OneX ensures accessibility for smallest credit societies. Thus, protecting
them against any cyber attacks.
About Hinduja Global Solutions Limited:
President: Natarajan Radhakrishnan
Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka

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