National

National Green Hydrogen Mission

• Government has extended the deadline for submission of Research and Development proposals under National Green Hydrogen Mission till 27th April.
• National Green Hydrogen mission was launched in January last year with an outlay of 19,744 crore rupees up to the financial year 2029-30.

International

India, Bangladesh and Pakistan tripartite agreement

• The Foreign Ministers of India, Bangladesh and Pakistan signed the first-ever tripartite agreement.
• India and Pakistan also concluded a separate bilateral agreement for initiating the immediate resumption of postal and telecommunication links and travel facilities.

Economy

EV Start-Ups

• European Union and India launched an Expression of Interest for startups working in Battery Recycling Technologies for Electric Vehicles (EVs) for a matchmaking event.
• This initiative aims to enhance the cooperation between European and Indian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and startups in the clean and green technologies sector.

Clean Economy Investor Forum

• Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) will organise Clean Economy Investor Forum in Singapore.
• IPEF Forum aims to mobilize investments into sustainable infrastructure, climate technology and renewable energy projects.

Defence

Samudra Paheredar

• Indian Coast Guard’s Pollution Control Vessel, Samudra Paheredar made a port call at Muara, Brunei, as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to ASEAN countries.
• The visit of Indian Coast Guard specialized vessel to ASEAN countries is in pursuance of India ASEAN Initiative for Marine Pollution.

Sports

ATP Tour’s computerised rankings

• Novak Djokovic has surpassed Roger Federer to become the oldest man ranked No. 1 in the ATP Tour’s computerised rankings.

National Women’s League

• Hockey India announced a new National Women’s League featuring the top domestic teams in the country.

Person in News

Theodora Gentzis

• External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar met with Secretary General of Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Theodora Gentzis in New Delhi.

Simon Harris

• Simon Harris has become Ireland’s youngest Prime Minister.

Miscellaneous

World Homeopathy Day 2024

• World Homeopathy Day 2024 is celebrated on April 10 annually to raise awareness about homoeopathy and to improve its accessibility to people.
• The day marks the birth anniversary of German physician and chemist Dr Samuel Hahnemann.

National Maritime Day

• National Maritime Day is observed every year on April 5 to spread awareness about international trade and economy.
• The day is celebrated to commemorate embarkation of the first Indian-owned vessel “S S Loyalty” on her maiden voyage from Mumbai to London, on this day in 1919.