National News

India's first Handloom Cluster

• The World Designing Forum, one of the world's largest global fashion communities, has announced the setting up of India's first Handloom Cluster and Apparel Designing hub in Agra.

World Heritage Sites in Agra

“Bournvita is not health drink”

• The Centre has directed e-commerce players to ensure that certain beverages such as Bournvita are not categorised as health drinks on their platforms.

Conference on Technology and Dialogue between the SC of India and Singapore

• The Supreme Court of India organised a two-day conference on Technology and Dialogue with the Supreme Court of Singapore.
• Aim: To explore the intersection of technology and the legal system, particularly focusing on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in judiciary.

About Supreme Court of India

International News

2nd edition of the Janakpurdham Cultural Festival

• The 2nd edition of the Janakpurdham Cultural Festival was held at Mahendra Narayan Nidhi Mithila Cultural Center in Janakpur, organised by the Embassy of India in Nepal, on April 13.

About Nepal

Defence

Naval Decoration Ceremony 2024

• The Naval Decoration Ceremony 2024 was held at INS Hansa, Goa, to honour naval personnel who have displayed gallantry, leadership, professional achievement and distinguished service of a high order.

Indian Navy

Art and Culture

Bohag Bihu

• Bohag Bihu, also called Rongali Bihu, heralds joy across Assam as it ushers in the Assamese New Year on April 14, 2024.

Other 2 Bihus

‘Pahela Baisakh’

• The Bangla New Year  ‘Pahela Baisakh’ was celebrated in Bangladesh with traditional enthusiasm and fervour.
• ‘Pahela Baishakh’ symbolises the inclusive and joyful culture of the Bengali people.

About Bangladesh

Sports

Asian wrestling championships 2024

• Radhika Jaglan bagged silver in 68kg, while Shivanee Pawar secured a bronze in 50kg at Asian wrestling championships 2024 at Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Person in News

134th Birth Anniversary of Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar

• Ambedkar Jayanti, also known as Bhim Jayanti, is celebrated on April 14 every year to honour the memory of Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar on his birth anniversary.

Important Days

World Quantum Day 2024

• India celebrated World Quantum Day 2024 on April 14, with aspirations to become a global leader in various fields of Quantum Science and Technology.