National NEWS:
Delhi High Court Appoints Najmi Waziri to Head Committee for Forest Protection Amidst Concerns:
- Former judge Najmi Waziri appointed to lead a committee for safeguarding forests in Delhi.
- Appointment follows concerns over lack of cooperation from government departments in forest protection efforts.
- Committee formed in response to a plea for better coordination among departments to protect Delhi’s forests.
- Observations made regarding inadequate assistance from certain departments in providing essential documents for forest protection.
Indian Coast Guard Director General Inaugurates Aquatic Centre and Reviews Operations in South India:
- Director General Rakesh Pal inaugurates Indian Coast Guard Aquatic Centre at ICGS Mandapam, Tamil Nadu.
- Visit includes inspection of ICG bases in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry over 4 days.
- During visit to Chennai, reviews operational readiness and infrastructure development.
- Firsthand review of infrastructure projects at ICG Station Krishnapatnam also conducted.
About Indian Coast Guard:
- The Indian Coast Guard was set up on 1 February 1977 under the Union Ministry of Defence.
- The current Director-General is Rakesh Pal, AVSM, PTM, TM.
Malerkotla District Launches ‘Booth Raabta’ Website for Election-Related Information:
- District Election Officer and Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Pallavi, initiates ‘Booth Raabta’ website in Malerkotla, Punjab.
- Website aims to provide election-related information to voters and polling personnel.
- Deputy Election Commissioner of India and Punjab Chief Electoral Officer appreciate the initiative.
- Features include guidance on election issues; certificate downloads for young voters, and polling station ratings.
- Website also offers information on ambulance services and government hospitals during the heat wave season.
About Punjab:
- Capital: Chandigarh
- Chief minister: Bhagwant Mann
- Governor: Banwarilal Purohit
Banking NEWS:
RBI Imposes Monetary Penalties on IDFC First Bank and LIC Housing Finance for Non-Compliance:
- RBI imposes ₹1 crore penalty on IDFC First Bank for non-compliance with loan and advance regulations.
- IDFC First Bank sanctioned term loans to a public sector undertaking for infrastructure projects without proper due diligence.
- LIC Housing Finance was fined Rs 49.7 lakh for non-compliance with regulatory norms, although penalty amount unspecified.
RBI:
- Founded: 1 April 1935, Kolkata
- Headquarters: mumabi
- Governor: Shaktikanta Das, IAS
IDFC first bank:
- CEO: V. Vaidyanathan (19 Dec 2018–)
- Headquarters: Mumbai
RBI Delays Implementation of Forex Derivatives Regulations, Prompting Brokerages to Advise Clients to Close Positions:
- RBI postpones new regulations for exchange-traded forex derivatives to May 3.
- Brokerages, including Zerodha, advise clients to close open positions by April 5 in anticipation of market dynamics changes.
- Individual traders and speculators likely to be affected, given their significant trading volume in the market.
Sports NEWS:
Bilquis Mir Becomes First Indian Woman Jury Member at 33rd Summer Olympics:
- Bilquis Mir from Jammu Kashmir appointed as the first Indian and first woman jury member for the 33rd Summer Olympics in Paris.
- She previously served as a jury member at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
- Nominated by the Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association, Mir expresses joy at the opportunity, calling it a dream come true in the world of sports promotion.
Anupama Upadhyaya and M. Tharun Clinch Singles Titles at Kazakhstan International Challenge Badminton Tournament:
- Young Indian shuttlers Anupama Upadhyaya and M. Tharun emerge victorious in women’s and men’s singles respectively at the 2024 Kazakhstan International Challenge held in Uralsk, Kazakhstan.
- Tournament organized by the Kazakhstan National Badminton Federation from April 2-6, 2024.
- Upadhyaya and Tharun’s triumph highlights India’s prowess in badminton on the international stage.
Important Days:
National Library Day:
- National Library Day is celebrated annually on April 6th.
- It aims to promote the importance of libraries in society and encourage reading habits.
- Theme: Ready, Set, Library!
- Libraries across the country organize various events and activities to celebrate the day.
- The day serves as a reminder of the role libraries play in education, research, and knowledge
World Health Day 2024:
Theme ‘My Health, My Rights’ Emphasizes Awareness and Advocacy:
- World Health Day observed annually on April 7 to raise global health awareness and promote healthy living.
- Celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of the World Health Organization (WHO).
- Theme for 2024, ‘My Health, My Rights’, focuses on advocating for health rights and awareness.
