“IMPORTANT DAYS”

World Book and Copyright Day 2024

World Book and Copyright Day is a special day celebrated every year on April 23rd. The main purpose of this day is to promote reading, books, and copyright. On this day, events and activities happening all around the world to honour books and the people who create them – authors. It is a way to encourage everyone to read books and understand why it is important to protect the rights of writers and publishers.

Hanuman Jayanti 2024

Hanuman Jayanti, a significant Hindu festival, celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the revered deity known for his strength, devotion, and heroism as depicted in the Ramayana. As we honor this auspicious occasion in 2024, let’s delve into the date, time, significance, and rituals associated with Hanuman Jayanti. Hanuman Jayanti falls on the Purnima Tithi, the full moon day of Shukla Paksha, in the Chaitra month of the Hindu lunar calendar. This year, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

“SPORTS”

In a remarkable achievement, Indian chess prodigy Dommaraju Gukesh, aged just 17, has made history by winning the FIDE Candidates tournament, becoming the youngest-ever challenger in the history of the World Chess Championship. Not only that, but Gukesh is also the first teenager to win the prestigious tournament. Gukesh’s stellar performance at the Candidates tournament saw him score an impressive 9/14, finishing in first place.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen Claims Maiden Chinese Grand Prix Victory

In a display of sheer dominance, Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing claimed a resounding victory at the long-awaited Chinese Grand Prix, extending his lead in the 2024 World Championship. The Dutchman’s triumph marked the first Formula One race in China in five years, and he left no room for doubt, leading from start to finish.

“DEFENCE”

India Ranks Fourth in Global Military Spending in 2023

India has emerged as the fourth largest military spender globally in 2023, allocating $83.6 billion for defense, following the United States, China, and Russia. This significant investment underscores India’s commitment to enhancing its defense capabilities, particularly along the China border post the Ladakh standoff in 2020.

Indian Navy Conducts ‘Poorvi Leher’ Mega Exercise to Test Maritime Preparedness

The Indian Navy conducted a mega exercise, ‘Poorvi Leher,’ along the East Coast to validate its procedures and assess its preparedness to meet maritime security challenges in the region. The extensive drill witnessed the participation of ships, submarines, aircraft, and special naval forces.

 “AWARDS”

Ratan Tata Receives Prestigious KISS Humanitarian Award 2021

Renowned industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of the Tata Group, was honored with the esteemed KISS Humanitarian Award 2021 at a ceremony held at his Mumbai residence. The award, initiated in 2008 by Achyuta Samanta, recognizes individuals and organizations epitomizing humanitarian efforts globally.

Mohammed Salem’s Award-Winning Photograph at World Press Photo 2024

Mohammed Salem is a Palestinian photographer who works for the news agency Reuters. In 2024, he won a very important award called the World Press Photo of the Year award. The World Press Photo award is a prestigious international competition for photojournalists (photographers who capture news events). Salem won for his extremely powerful photograph taken in Gaza on October 17, 2023. The photo shows a Palestinian woman named Inas Abu Maamar, 36 years old, holding the dead body of her 5-year-old niece Saly. Inas is crying and hugging Saly’s body which is wrapped in a white sheet. The photo was taken in a hospital morgue in Gaza after Israeli bombing.

Pavuluri Subba Rao, the Founder, CEO, and Chairman of Ananth Technologies, has been conferred with the prestigious ‘Aryabhatta Award’ by the Aeronautical Society of India (ASI). This honour recognizes Rao’s “tremendous lifetime contribution to the promotion of astronautics in India.”