Current Affairs – April 06 2023
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Current Affairs – April 06 2023
1. Delhi Airport is world’s 9th busiest airport, only Airport to figure in the list from South and South East Asia
Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has become the 9th busiest airport worldwide for 2022, making it the only airport from South and South East Asia in the prestigious list of top 10 busiest airports globally, as announced by Airports Council International (ACI).
Delhi Airport has bettered its ranking from 13th in 2021 and 17th in 2019. Delhi Airport witnessed a collective footfall of passenger traffic of over 5.94 crores in 2022 as per the ACI report.
2. International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2023 observed on 06 April
On April 6, the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is celebrated to acknowledge the significance of sports and physical activity in our personal lives and communities worldwide.
Sports play a crucial role in our society by keeping us physically active, promoting competition, and improving our overall fitness. Participating in sports can enhance self-assurance and offer valuable life lessons.
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2023: Theme
The 2023 global theme for the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace is “Scoring for People and the Planet.”
3. Partnership Opportunities in the Lithium Value Chain between India and Chile
Lithium has become an essential component of modern technology, powering everything from smartphones to electric vehicles.
As the world seeks to reduce its carbon footprint, the demand for lithium has skyrocketed, with countries vying for a slice of the lucrative market. Chile is currently looking to partner with India to tap into the potential of lithium value chain.
Chile: The World’s Largest Lithium Producer
Chile is the world’s largest producer of lithium, accounting for nearly 48% of the world’s total lithium reserves. The country’s vast reserves are located in the Salar de Atacama, a large salt flat located in Chile’s north.
India’s Efforts to Reduce Dependence on Chinese Imports
India is looking to reduce its dependence on Chinese imports, which includes both the raw material and cells for lithium-ion batteries.
4. Kerala tops GI tag list in FY 2022-23
According to data shared by the GI Registry, Kerala has secured the highest number of Geographical Indication (GI) tags for products among all states in India in FY23.
Several products from Kerala, including Attappady Aattukombu Avara (beans), Attappady Thuvara (red gram), Onattukara Ellu (sesame), Kanthaloor Vattavada Veluthuli (garlic), and Kodungallur Pottuvellari (snap melon) have been recognized with the GI tag.
5. Peru removed as host of 2023 FIFA Under-17 World Cup
FIFA announced that it had withdrawn Peru’s hosting rights to the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2023. The decision was made following extensive discussions between FIFA and the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF).
The reasons for the withdrawal of Peru’s hosting rights were not immediately clear, but FIFA officials cited concerns over the country’s ability to meet the requirements for hosting such a major tournament.
6. Indian-American physician Dr. Nitya Abraham honoured
An Indian-American physician and professor Dr. Nitya Abraham has been honoured with the Young Urologist of the Year Award conferred by the American Urological Association (AUA).
Dr. Abraham is an Associate Professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Program Director for the Montefiore Urology residency programme. She is among the honorees of the 2023 Young Urologist of the Year Award.
7. Suzuki Motorcycle India appoints Kenichi Umeda as Managing Director
Kenichi Umeda has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. He takes over from Satoshi Uchida, who has completed his term as Managing Director.
Umeda comes with over 27 years of industry experience across various global markets and will be responsible for growing and strengthening Suzuki Motorcycle India’s position in the Indian and overseas markets.
