National

World Energy Congress 2024

• India is showcasing its innovative technologies and power generation practices, at the 26th World Energy Congress, being held in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

India’s biggest Climate Clock

• Council of Scientific &Industrial Research (CSIR), as a part of the Earth Day Celebrations, installed and activated India’s biggest Climate Clock on the CSIR Headquarters Building in Rafi Marg, New Delhi.

Lightest Bullet Proof Jacket

• Defence Research and Development Organisation, DRDO has successfully developed the lightest Bullet Proof Jacket in the country for protection against highest threat Level 6 of BIS ammunition.

Managing India Awards Ceremony

• Vice-President Dhankhar addressed the 14th Managing India Awards Ceremony of All India Management Association (AIMA) in New Delhi.

International

EU Adopts New Visa Rules

• European Union, EU has adopted new visa rules that will allow frequent travellers from India to apply for multiple-entry Schengen visa with longer validity, easing travel to 29 European countries.
• Schengen visas allow the holder to travel freely in the Schengen area for short stays of a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period.

Rwanda Asylum Law

• UK parliament has passed Rwanda asylum law that will allow the government to send asylum seekers to Rwanda for their claims to be considered by the East African nation.

Defence

ICG-ROPCG Meeting

• 5th Annual High-Level Meeting between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Royal Oman Police Coast Guard (ROPCG) to combat transnational illegal activities at sea and promote regional cooperation took place in New Delhi.

Medium-Range Ballistic Missile

• A successful launch of the new variant of a Medium-Range Ballistic Missile was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command.

Awards & Honours

Padma Shri Award

• Renowned Bangladeshi singer Rezwana Choudhury Bannya received the prestigious Padma Shri Award for her contribution in the field of Art.

Laureus Awards

• Novak Djokovic was named World Sportsman of the Year for a record-equalling fifth time at the Laureus Awards ceremony.
• Spain's World Cup winning midfielder Aitana Bonmati was named the Sportswoman of the Year.

Sports

Archery World Cup 2024

• Archery World Cup 2024 has begun in Shanghai, China.

Miscellaneous

World Book and Copyright Day

• World Book and Copyright Day, or International Day of the Book, is observed on April 23 globally to encourage people to enjoy reading.

Research on Seed Spices for Sustainable Farming

• Karnal’s Maharana Pratap Horticulture University (MHU) will start research work on seed spices, including marigold flower, onion, and garlic.