Weekly One Liner Current Affairs 17th April to 24th April 2024

April Weekly One Liner Current Affairs Part 3

Competitive exams such as SBI PO, SBI Clerk, IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, LIC, SSC, Railways, and other government and competitive exams require candidates to have knowledge of General Awareness, General Knowledge, and Current Affairs. The section on general awareness and current affairs is critical in determining overall scores in these exams.

To help candidates prepare for these exams, we offer weekly one-liner current affairs that cover essential and major topics. These current affairs will keep you up-to-date with current events and help you in upcoming exams.

Our weekly one-liner current affairs provide a summary of the most significant news of the week in a single line. This makes it easier for you to study for the general awareness and current affairs section, ensuring that you stay informed on all crucial topics. Check out our weekly one-liner current affairs to remain updated and prepare effectively for competitive exams.

National News

  • India’s electronics exports increase 23.6% to $29.12 billion in FY24
  • Lightstorm signed with IIT Madras to launch employment skilling initiative
  • IIT Madras launches India’s 1st mobile medical devices calibration facility
  • Adani infuses 8,339 crores in Ambuja Cements, raises stake to 70.3%
  • CleanMax teams up with Apple to drive renewable energy adoption in India
  • IREDA to boost Green Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Manufacturing Projects
  • Hindustan Zinc becomes 3rd largest silver producer globally
  • Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) partnered with IIT Kanpur to Address Healthcare Challenges for Soldiers
  • In electronics exports, Tamil Nadu jumps to top on Apple’s India push
  • Bharti Airtel signs deal to merge Sri Lankan unit with Dialog Axiata
  • BEL signs MoU with IIT-Mandi for co-operation in research
  • India signs MoU with Bulgaria to enhance collaboration, exchange auditing expertise
  • PM inaugurates 2550th Bhagwan Mahaveer Nirvan Mahotsav on occasion of Mahaveer Jayanti
  • Khasi Tribe’s Seng Khihlang Festival Concluded in Meghalaya
  • First ever Hindi radio broadcast started in Kuwait
  • Rajasthan Royals Launch New Cricket Academy In Jaipur
  • Reliance Jio emerges as World’s largest mobile operator in data traffic
  • Air India signed codeshare pact with Japan’s All Nippon Airways

International News

  • France hosts the International Humanitarian Conference
  • 8 Indians named in Time’s 100 Most Influential List 2024
  • Nigeria becomes first country to roll out new meningitis vaccine
  • A new species Clouded Tiger Cat found in Brazil’s Rainforest

Banking and Financial

  • Bank of India signed with Indian Mortgage Guarantee Corporation (IMGC) for mortgage guarantee on home loans
  • SBI Life launches IdeationX
  • United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) forecasts India’s GDP growth at 6.5% in 2024
  • SIDBI inks MOU with Jeevika Bihar, UMED Maharashtra to extend Prayaas to rural livelihood mission
  • IMF Raises India’s GDP Growth Projection to 6.8% for FY 2024-25
  • RBI imposes Rs 60.3 lakh penalty on five co-operative banks
  • ITC Infotech to acquire Pune-based Blazeclan Technologies for Rs 485 crore
  • Aegon Life Insurance gets new identity, will now be called “Bandhan Life’
  • Airtel Payments Bank launches NCMC (National Common Mobility Cards)-enabled Debit and Prepaid Cards
  • Outward FDI drops 39% to $28.64 billion in FY24
  • IRDAI removes age limit on health insurance policies
  • Net direct tax collection surges to over Rs 19 lakh cr during last fiscal
  • BharatPe launches all-in-one payment device BharatPe One
  • Indian Bank ties up with Tata Solar Power to finance Central Rooftop Solar scheme

Appointment and Resignation

  • Kuwait’s Emir appoints Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah al-Ahmad al-Sabah as PM
  • BharatPe appoints Nalin Negi as CEO
  • Kristalina Georgieva selected for second term as IMF Managing Director
  • Bramha Kumar appointed as ambassador to Zimbabwe
  • Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi appointed as next Chief of Naval Staff
  • RBI approves Ajith Kumar’s appointment as Dhanlaxmi Bank Chief
  • Nalin Prabhat appointed as DG of NSG
  • Keki Mistry appointed as chairman of HDFC Insurance Board
  • MS Dhoni appoints Citroen’s new brand ambassador
  • Santosh Viswanathan appointed India Region Head of Intel
  • OpenAI hires first India-based official Pragya Misra
  • Pine Labs’ Setu names former SAP India executive Raisinghani as its CEO
  • Nidhi Jain appointed as CVO of Cotton Corporation of India
  • Prof Naima Khatoon become the first women VC of AMU
  • India’s Gita Sabharwal Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Indonesia

Awards

  • Adwaita Nayar named Young Global Leader in World Economic Forum’s Class of 2024
  • Ram Charan awarded honorary doctorate in literature from Vels University
  • STT GDC India Earns Frost & Sullivan’s 2023 Indian Company of the Year Award
  • Kaushik Rajashekara honored with International Fellowship by the Engineering Academy of Japan
  • Mohammed Salem wins 2024 World Press Photo of the Year award
  • Ratan Tata receives prestigious KISS Humanitarian Award 2021
  • Puravankara bags CIDC Vishwakarma Award for Social Development and Impact
  • Cillian Murphy won 21st Irish Film & Television Awards 2024
  • Medanta Gurugram ranks on Newsweek’s 2024 list of the ‘World’s Best Hospitals’

Defence

  • DRDO conducts successful flight test of Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile from Chandipur off Odisha coast
  • India delivers 1st batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Philippines
  • Indian Navy Conducted Exercise Poorvi Lehar On East Coast

Science

  • India’s Commitment to Debris-Free Space Missions by 2030
  • Microsoft announces VASA-1 AI model to turn images into videos

Sports

  • India got 2 silver and 2 bronze medals in the 13th EGMO 2024
  • India finishes Asian Wrestling Championship 2024 with 9 medals
  • Kento Momota retires from international badminton
  • India’s Gukesh D becomes youngest to win Candidates Chess Tournament
  • Max Verstappen won Chinese Grand Prix
  • Saurav Ghosal retires from Professional Squash
  • Yuzvendra Chahal becomes first bowler with historic 200 IPL wickets

Important day

  • 17 April – World Hemophilia Day (Theme 2024 – Equitable access for all: recognizing all bleeding disorders.)
  • 18 April – World Heritage Day (Theme 2024 – Discover and Experience Diversity.)
  • 19 April – World Liver Day (Theme 2024 – Keep your liver healthy and disease-free)
  • 19 April – World Jackal Day
  • 20 April 2024 (Third Saturday of April) – World Circus Day
  • 21 April – National Civil Service Day
  • 20 April – Volunteer Recognition Day
  • 22 April – International Mother Earth Day (Theme 2024 – Planet vs. Plastics)
  • 21 April – World Curlew Day
  • 21 April – World Creativity and Innovation Day (Theme 2024 – Inspire)
  • 23 April – World Book and Copyright Day
  • 23 April – World Table Tennis Day
  • 24-30 April – World Immunization Week (Theme 2024 – Humanly Possible)
  • 24 April – National Panchayati Raj Day
  • 24 April – International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

Obituary

  • Legendary English Cricketer Derek Underwood passes away
  • India’s oldest Air Force pilot Dalip Singh Majithia passes away
  • Kenya’s military chief, General Francis Ogolla, killed in helicopter crash

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