Current Affairs Today - Current Affairs - 2024
IMD issues Yellow and Orange Alerts in Different Parts of Country
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for a heatwave in states including Telangana, West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Goa. The heatwave is expected to last from April 16 to April ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
India Imposes Port Restrictions on Exporting Essential Commodities to Maldives
India’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has imposed restrictions on the export of essential commodities to the Maldives. This action entails that essential items categorized as prohibited or restricted can only be exported through four specific ports in India. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
UPSC 2023 results: 1,016 candidates recommended for appointment
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced the results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) for the year 2023 on April 16, 2024. A total of 1,016 candidates were recommended for various prestigious government services such as the Indian Administrative ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Salman Rushdie unveils his latest work ‘Knife’
Acclaimed author Salman Rushdie faced a near-fatal attack by a knife-wielding assailant at an arts gathering in New York in 2022. This incident resulted in severe injuries, including blindness in one eye. Rushdie’s memoir ‘Knife’ recounts this harrowing experience and ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Nigeria Rolls Out Men5CV Meningitis Vaccine
Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new vaccine (Men5CV) recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) to protect against five strains of the meningococcus bacteria. The vaccine is funded by Gavi, the Vaccine ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs