Current Affairs is the most important area in all competitive exams. But the difficulty level is very high. That’s why; many aspirants get confused, how to select Current Affairs for Preparation of Competitive Examination? In this Post, Daily Current Affairs 13 April 2022, we have tried to cover each and every point and also included all important facts from National/ International news that are useful for upcoming competitive examinations such as UPSC, SSC, Railway, State Govt. etc.
Daily Current Affairs 13 April 2022
Fourth India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue held in Washington
The fourth India-US 2 plus 2 Ministerial Dialogue will get underway in Washington. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will lead the Indian delegation. The US delegation will be led by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
The Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar lead the Indian delegation. The United States Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin lead the US delegation. The First two plus two dialogue was held in New Delhi in September 2018, followed by the Second in Washington DC in 2019, while the third one again in New Delhi in October 2020.
ADB approves $2 million loan to support urban development in Nagaland
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday signed an agreement with the Government of India to offer $2 million project readiness financing (PRF) loan for designing climate-resilient urban infrastructure, strengthening institutional capacity and improving municipal resource mobilisation in Nagaland.
The PRF loan will be used for designing water supply, sanitation, solid waste management and urban roads in 16 district headquarter towns (DHTs) with climate resilient features and improved access to poor and vulnerable.
UNDP & AIM announces $2.2 million in climate action grants for innovators across 19 countries
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and partners of the Adaptation Innovation Marketplace (AIM) have announced $2.2 million in climate action grants for 22 local innovators across 19 countries, including India. The funding will be done through Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) window.
The first round of funding will enhance local climate action and accelerate the delivery of targets outlined in the Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals. AIM will provide technical support and know-how to the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator.
ACI publishes list of top 10 busiest airports in the world for 2021
Airports Council International (ACI) World has published the top 10 busiest airports worldwide for 2021 showing encouraging signs of traffic recovery as many previous busiest airports rejoin the top rank. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) has topped the list with 75.7 million passengers.
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) 62.5 million passengers) is second, followed by Denver International Airport (DEN, 58.8 million passengers) at third spot. Among the top 10 airports for passenger traffic, 8 are in the United States with the two remaining in China.
NMDC Wins One Gold and One Silver Awards at 80th SKOCH Summit 2022
The largest iron ore producer of India, National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), under Ministry of Steel awarded one gold and one silver award in the 80th SKOCH Summit and SKOCH Awards recently conducted by SKOCH, New Delhi. The theme for the SKOCH Summit was ‘State of BFSI & PSUs’.
NMDC is the largest iron ore producer of India. The Gold Award has been won by NMDC in the social responsibility category for the project ‘Promotion of Technical Education & Skill Development in Dantewada District through NMDC ITI Bhansi’. NMDC won the Silver Award in the digital inclusion category for the ‘Project Kalpataru’ for ERP implementation.
Babar Azam of Pakistan and Rachael Haynes of Australia named ICC Players of the Month for March 2022
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that Pakistan skipper Babar Azam and Australia’s run-machine Rachael Haynes were named the ICC Men’s and Women’s Players of the Month for March 2022 on April 11, 2022.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been named as the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for March 2022. Australia opener Rachael Haynes is named as ICC Women’s Players of the Month for March 2022.
Number of domestic patent filings surpasses international filings for first time in 11 years: Ministry of Commerce
For the first time in 11 years, the number of domestic patent filings has exceeded that of international patent filings in India in the three months to March 2022.
During the January-March quarter of 2022, a total of 19796 patent applications were filed, which included 10,706 patents filed by Indian applicants and 9,090 by non-Indian applicants.
Mumbai and Hyderabad recognised as ‘2021 Tree City of the World’ by UN-FAO
Mumbai and Hyderabad has been recognised as ‘2021 Tree City of the World’ by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (UN) jointly with Arbor Day Foundation.
The two Indian cities have won the recognition for their “commitment to growing and maintaining urban trees and greenery in building healthy, resilient and happy cities”.
It must be noted that Hyderabad has been recognised for a second consecutive year. In 2021, Hyderabad was the only city in India to be recognised as a ‘ 2020 Tree City of the World’. A total of 136 other cities from 21 countries are part of the premium listing. The US has 37 cities on the list while the UK has 19 and Canada 18, showing that developed countries have a higher share of green cities.
Union Minister Amit Shah inaugurates Conference of Culture and Tourism Ministers ‘Amrit Samagam’
On the occasion of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has organized the two-day conference on April 12 and 13, 2022, in New Delhi.
The conference was inaugurated by Minister of Home and Co-operation, Shri Amit Shah. The opening address was delivered by Minister of Culture, Tourism and Development of North Eastern Region of India (DoNER), Shri G. Kishan Reddy. Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Culture, Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi, Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture were also present on the occasion.
The purpose of this conference is to deliberate on the progress of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav so far, and gather best practices and idea on the strategies to be adopted for the remaining period of the celebration, especially for upcoming crucial initiatives. During the conference, Union Minister for Tourism, Culture and DONER Shri G. Kishan Reddy launched the Utsav Portal website, a digital initiative launched by the Ministry of Tourism, to showcase all the events, festivals and live darshans across India to promote different regions of the country as popular tourist destinations worldwide.
38th Siachen Day Observed on 13 April 2022
Indian Army marks Siachen Day on April 13 every year. The day is observed to commemorate the courage of the Indian Army under “Operation Meghdoot”. The Day also honours Siachen Warriors serving their motherland successfully from the enemy. Every year this day is observed to pay solemn tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives to capture the icy heights of Siachen 38 years ago. Every year this day is observed to pay solemn tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives to capture the icy heights of Siachen 38 years ago.
The day commemorates the courage and fortitude displayed by Indian Army troops in securing the highest and coldest battlefield in the world. On 13 April 1984, the Indian Army launched ‘Operation MEGHDOOT’ to secure Bilafond La and other passes on the Saltoro Ridgeline, from Pakistani aggression.
International Turban Day 2022: April 13
International Turban Day, observed annually on April 13th since 2004, is an occasion that celebrates Sikh Identity. The event began to raise awareness about the distinct appearance of Sikhs who love and respect principles of faith which obligate keeping hair uncut and covered with a turban.
The 2022 Turban Day marks the 553rd birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev and the festival of Baisakhi. The turban, also known as “dastar” or “pagri” or “pag” refer to the garment worn by both men and some women to cover their heads.
