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World Intellectual Property Day observed on April 26
World Intellectual Property Day is celebrated annually on 26 April. World Intellectual Property Day 2022’s theme focuses on IP and Youth innovating for a Better Future. It is an opportunity for young people to find out how IP rights can support their goals, help transform their ideas into reality, generate income, create jobs and make a positive impact on the world around them. With IP rights, young people have access to some of the key tools they need to advance their ambitions. We explore how these innovative, energetic and creative minds are driving positive change. The day recognizes the huge potential of young people to find new and better solutions that support the transition to a sustainable future.
History of World Intellectual Property Day:
The event was established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2000 to “raise awareness of how patents, copyright, trademarks and designs impact on daily life.” April 26th was chosen as the day to celebrate World Intellectual Property Day as it coincides with the date when the convention establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization came into effect in 1970.
Former Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki dies
Former president of Kenya, Mwai Kibaki died at 90. He led the country from 2002 to 2013.
During his rule, more than 1,100 people died in bloody ethnic battles after disputed 2007 polls, but to prevent such unrest he adopted new constitution with reforms.
His rule was ruined by uncontrolled corruption and lavish spending on flagship projects which increased country’s debt.
Kenya Capital: Nairobi; Currency: Shilling; President: Uhuru Kenyatta.
India to host 21st World Congress of Accountants (WCOA) 2022
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) will host 21st World Congress of Accountants (WCOA) for the first time in 118 years. About 6000 top accountants from 130 countries will participate in the programme physically.
The event will be held from November 18 to 21 after outbidding France.The event will be held at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.
The theme for 2022 would be `Building Trust Enabling Sustainability’.
ICAI president: Debashis Mitra.
Indian Navy’s NIETT signs pact with IIM Kozhikode to exchange best practice
The Indian Navy’s Naval Institute of Educational and Training Technology (NIETT) has signed an MoU with the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM-K).
The MoU focused to build collaboration and exchange of best practices in the field of Educational Psychology, Instructional Leadership, and Management.
NIETT celebrating its 50 years in the service of the nation and this MoU achieves the exchange of expertise in the field of management of education.
Capgemini CEO Ashwin Yardi appointed UNICEF’s YuWaah board co-chair
UNICEF’s YuWaah(Generation Unlimited) has appointed Ashwin Yardi (CEO of Capgemini in India) as its co-chair. He will be a co-chair along with Yasumasa Kimura (the UNICEF Representative).
YuWaah aims to work on improve skilling, community development and economic opportunity for young people.
It is a platform that brings young people together with the private sector, governments, and international and local organisations to turn them into active and engaged citizens.
Khongjom Day was observed in Manipur at the Khongjom War Memorial Complex
Khongjom Day is a regional public holiday in the Indian state of Manipur. It is observed every year on April 23rd. It marks the anniversary of a battle that was fought at the Kheba hills of Khongjom in Manipur in 1891. This day is observed to pay tribute to the war heroes of the 1891 Anglo-Manipuri War, who sacrificed their lives fighting against the British to protect the freedom of Manipur.
KEY POINTS:
- Manipur Governor La Ganesan and Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, as well as the general public, attended the state-level Khongjom Day ceremony at Khongjom War Memorial Complex in Khebaching, Thoubal district.
- Every year on the 23rd of April, Manipur commemorates Manipuri warriors who battled against the British, especially Major Paona Brajabashi. The Governor and Chief Minister of Manipur joined the people of Manipur in a floral homage to the heroes. At Khebaching, two minutes of silence were held, as well as a gun salute.
- Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, speaking at the event, stated that the younger generation must remember our forebears’ sacrifices and always fight for a united nation. Chief Minister also thanked the Centre for renaming Mount Harriet in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands as Mount Manipur. He explained that the decision was made in honour of Manipur fighters’ sacrifice.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy gets John F. Kennedy award
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has selected the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for acting to protect democracy.
Zelenskyy was selected because he marshaled the spirit, patriotism and untiring sacrifice of the Ukrainian people in a life-or-death fight for their country.
Caroline Kennedy and Jack Schlossberg will present the awards on May 22 at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston.
India’s participated as the Guest of honour at the Paris Book Festival 2022
As announced in the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi – India is designated as the Guest of Honour Country at the Paris Book Festival 2022 being organized from 21st to 24th April, 2022 as announced under the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi – President Emmanuel Macron Joint Statement released in 2018 during the French President’s visit to New Delhi.
Key Points:
- On April 21, 2022, the Paris Book Festival was launched. On the same day, the India Pavilion at the Paris Book Festival.
- The India Pavilion which has been designed by National Institute of Design (NID), houses more than 15 digital and physical exhibitions displaying over 400 books published in various Indian languages representing the works of 65 Indian publishers.
PM Modi inaugurates 7th edition of Raisina Dialogue
PM Modi has inaugurated the 7th edition of the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi.
Chief Guest: Ursula Von Der Leyen (President of the European Commission)
Several former PMs of different countries and other officials will also participate in the event.
Theme – Terranova, impassioned, impatient, imperilled
There are six broad thematic pillars of the Dialogue which include Rethinking Democracy, End of Multilateralism, Water Caucuses, and Achieving Green Transitions.
Dhanlaxmi Bank signs pact with CBDT & CBIC for tax collection
Dhanlaxmi Bank has signed a pact with Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) for tax collection.
The bank has been authorised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) based on recommendation from the Controller General of Accounts for collection of various taxes.
This MoU will help customers to pay their direct taxes and GST payments and other indirect taxes through the branch network and digital platforms of the bank.
Kishore Das selected for Commonwealth Points of Light Award
Kishroe Kumar Das(Bangladesh) has been chosen for the Commonwealth Points of Light Award for his exceptional work in improving access to education for children from marginalised backgrounds.
He started an educational charity named Bidyanando in 2013 with just 22 students.
He also started a meal programme named Ek takay aahar (Meal for one Taka) which has provided more than 10,000 nutritious meals for vulnerable people (particularly children, homeless).
Eminent writer Padma Shri Binapani Mohanty dies
Noted writer of Odisha and Padma shri awardee (2020) Binapani Mohanty has passed away.
Her many short stories have been translated various languages (including: Hindi, English, Kannada, Marathi).
Her collection of short stories ‘Pata Dei’ has won Sahitya Akademi award. She also received Sarala Samman from the Government of Odisha.
She was born in Berhampur, started her teaching career as a lecturer in Economy in 1960.
