NATIONAL:
1. Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act
Why in news: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) extended the validity of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act registration of NGOs till June 30.
Key points:
• Validity extended of all FCRA registered NGOs whose renewal applications are still under consideration and whose validity expires before 30 June.
• NGOs that want to receive foreign donations must register with the MHA.
• Registration is valid for 5 years and can be applied for renewal.
• A candidate for election, editor or publisher of a newspaper, judges, government servants, etc. are prohibited from receiving foreign donations.
INTERNATIONAL:
1. Hypersonic Missile
Why in news: Russian President confirmed that the 3M22 Zircon hypersonic missile had been used in battle
Key points:
• Hypersonic Missile can travel at Mach-5 or faster, or at least five
• Times the speed of sound.
• They fly at lower altitudes than ballistic missiles, making them harder to track.
• Their extreme speed and manoeuvrability make them very
• Difficult to defend against.
DEFENCE:
1. Gagan Shakti
Why in news: IAF’s Biggest Exercise ‘Gagan Shakti’ at Pokhran in Jaisalmer District
Key points:
• The Indian Air Force is conducting its biggest exercise ‘Gagan Shakti’ which will continue till April 10.
• The exercise is being conducted at various locations across the country, including the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer.
• Many fighter planes and helicopters including Tejas, Rafale, Sukhoi 30, Jaguar, Globemaster, Chinook, Apache, and Prachanda will participate in the exercise.
APPOINTED/ELECTED:
1. Judith Suminwa Tuluka
Why in news: The Democratic Republic of Congo appointed Judith Suminwa Tuluka as the African nation’s first woman Prime Minister.
Key points:
• President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo made the appointment.
2. FICCI Ladies Organisation
Why in news: Joyshree Das Verma became new President of FICCI Ladies Organisation
Key points:
• Joyshree Das Verma has taken over as the 41st National President of the FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) for the year 2024-25.
• FLO is the oldest women-led and women-centric business chamber of South East Asia.
AWARDS/HONOUR:
1. International Culture Award’ 2024
Why in news: Professor Meena Charanda Honoured with ‘International Culture Award’ 2024
Key points:
• Professor Meena Charanda, Principal of Kalindi College, Delhi University received this honour in recognition of her remarkable work in the field of education and social service.
ECONOMY:
1. SCORES 2.0
Why in news: SEBI Launches new & more user-friendly version of Complaint Redress System – SCORES 2.0
Key points:
• According to SEBI, the timeline for redressal of complaints in SCORES 2.0 has been reduced to 21 calendar days.
• SEBI has informed that the old SCORES app has been discontinued and a new App will be launched soon.
2. MGNREGS Wage Rates Revised
Why in news: MGNREGS wage rates hikes range between 4-10%
Key points:
• The Union rural development ministry announced the revision of wages under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme.
• Haryana boasts the highest wage rate for unskilled workers at Rs 374 per day.
• Conversely, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland have the lowest wage rates at Rs 234.
SPORTS:
1. Paris Olympics
Why in news: Mirabai Chanu became the only Indian weightlifter to qualify for Paris Olympics
Key points:
• The 29-year-old Olympic silver medalist finished third in Group B of the women’s 49kg (and 11th overall) at the IWF World Cup in Phuket, Thailand to book her berth at the 2024 Paris Games.
2. Miami Open Tennis
Why in news: Italy’s Jannik Sinner Clinched Men’s Single Title of Miami Open Tennis In US
Key points:
• American player Danielle Collins has won the Women’s Singles title. In a major upset, Collins defeated fourth-seeded Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan.
• Indian Tennis star Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden clinched the historic Men’s doubles title.
IMPORTANT DAYS:
1. World Autism Awareness Day 2024
Why in news: World Autism Awareness Day is on April 2nd every year.
Key points:
• It aims to raise awareness and support for people with autism.
• The theme for 2024- "Empowering Autistic Voices."
• Between 1-1.5% of children aged 2-9 years old are diagnosed with autism.
• Boys are more commonly affected than girls
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