Current Affairs – April 15 2023
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Current Affairs – April 15 2023
1. European Space Agency successfully launches its mission to Jupiter’s moons
The European Space Agency has successfully launched its mission to Jupiter’s moons after weather conditions halted yesterday’s lift-off. The Ariane 5 rocket was launched from the ESA’s spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana as scheduled. The Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) project aims to send a satellite on an eight-year journey to reach the icy moons of the gas giant.
The spacecraft will use a gravitational sling-shot technique around Earth and Venus to give it enough energy to reach Jupiter. The probe worth 1.6 billion Euros, could tell us whether Jupiter’s major moons – Ganymede, Callisto and Europa- have the conditions to support simple life. Jupiter’s three are thought to harbor big liquid-water oceans beneath their icy shells.
2. NHAI Enables FASTag Based Payments at Forest Entry Points
The authorities of the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, which spans across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and the NHAI’s subsidiary, Indian Highways Management Company, signed an agreement aimed at streamlining the entry process for vehicles into the forest area.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the memorandum of understanding (MoU) will enable the implementation of a FASTag-based payment system at forest entry points.
3. SRK, Rajamouli in Time Magazine’s ‘100 Most Influential People’ list
Shah Rukh Khan and ‘RRR’ director SS Rajamouli are included in Time Magazine’s annual 100 Most Influential People of 2023, becoming the only two Indians on the list.
Both SRK and Rajamouli’s last big screen ventures, Pathaan and RRR, earned over Rs 1000 crore worldwide. The esteemed list by Time magazine includes the likes of US President Joe Biden, King Charles, billionaire CEO Elon Musk, Bella Hadid, and Beyonce, among others.
Joe Biden is on the list for the 6th time, more than any other person on the list this year. Other repeats include: Elon Musk (5), Janet Yellen (4), Lionel Messi (3), Beyoncé (3), Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (3), Mitch McConnell (3) and more.
4. Save the Elephant Day 2023 celebrates on 16 April
On April 16th each year, people across the globe observe Save the Elephant Day, which aims to promote awareness of the issues faced by elephants and inspire efforts to protect these majestic animals.
This day provides an opportunity to highlight the significance of elephants, the challenges they encounter, and the actions that can be taken to safeguard their existence.
In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of elephants, the dangers they confront, how we can aid in their conservation, and all about the celebrations of Save the Elephant Day 2023.
Theme for Save the Elephant Day 2023
The theme for Save the Elephant Day 2023 might be centered around “Safeguarding Elephant Habitats for a Sustainable Tomorrow”.
5. Andhra Pradesh’s CM Jagan Mohan Reddy wealthiest CM in India: ADR Report
According to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), out of the 28 state chief ministers and two union territories, 29 of them are millionaires in India.
Jagan Mohan Reddy from Andhra Pradesh is the richest among them with assets worth ₹510 crore, while Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, has the lowest assets worth around ₹15 lakh.
The top three chief ministers in terms of assets are Andhra Pradesh’s Jagan Mohan Reddy (over ₹510 crore), Arunachal Pradesh’s Pema Khandu (over ₹163 crore), and Odisha’s Naveen Patnaik (over ₹63 crore), according to the ADR.
The three CMs with the lowest declared assets are – West Bengal’s Mamata Banerjee (over ₹15 lakh), Kerala’s Pinarayi Vijayan (over ₹1 crore), and Haryana’s Manohar Lal (over ₹1 crore), the ADR said.
Both Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Delhi’s Arvind Kejriwal own assets worth over ₹3 crore, the report added.
6. World Art Day 2023 observed on 15th April
UNESCO’s General Conference declared April 15 as World Art Day to commemorate Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday, recognizing the importance of art in promoting creativity, cultural diversity, and information exchange.
Art has always encouraged innovation and sparked discussion among individuals worldwide. However, to preserve artistic freedoms, it is crucial to safeguard the conditions that support and protect artists. This celebration is an opportunity to encourage the development, distribution, and enjoyment of art annually.
