Current Affairs – April 08 2023
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Current Affairs – April 08 2023
1. Forbes 2023 Report Reveals 25 Richest People in the World
International Company Forbes recently published a list of the top 25 richest people in the world. Businessman from France Bernard Arnault managed to remain on the top this year. Also, India’s Mukesh Ambani comes again in the newly launched list.
Almost a month ago, Ambani was seen in the M3M Hurun Global Rich List 2023. For 2023, Forbes grants him the number 9 position. Being Asia’s richest person, Reliance Industries Chairperson Ambani surpasses his competitor Gautam Adani.
2. Indian Rafale to participate in French Military exercise with NATO allies
The Indian Air Force’s Rafale fighter jets will be participating in a military exercise in France that involves thousands of NATO troops.
The jets are expected to arrive in France in mid-April to participate in Orion 23, a large-scale war game that includes multiple dimensions, such as ground troops, warships, aircraft carriers, and combat aircraft.
The exercise, which began in February and is scheduled to end in early May, is aimed at enhancing military cooperation and interoperability among participating nations.
3. KSINC launches India’s first solar-powered tourist boat
Kerala State Inland Navigation Corporation (KSINC) has launched a solar-powered tourist boat called Sooryamshu that can produce 27 KW of energy. The boat also comes equipped with generators, which will help power passenger lift systems and air-conditioners.
The solar panels will provide about 75% of the vessel’s energy needs, while the rest will be met by the generators. The boat was built in Sri Lanka for Rs. 3.95 crores.
KSINC plans to use the Sooryamshu for two tour packages. The first one, named the Kadamakkudy package, will offer tourists sightseeing and kayaking for Rs. 799. Kadamakkudy is a group of 14 islands situated within 10 kilometers of Kochi city.
The second package will take tourists to the Matsyafed farm in the Ernakulam district, where they can enjoy kayaking, paddling, fishing, and savoring exclusive seafood offered by the farm.
4. Tripura becomes best performer in northeast in e-procurement, receives award
Tripura’s recent award as the best-performing state in the North Eastern region for e-Procurement is a significant achievement for the state.
The award was presented at a National Workshop on e-Procurement organized by the Union Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Electronic and Information Technology in March 2023, held at the India Habitat Center in New Delhi.
5. Chinese Company Space Pioneer Successfully Launches Tianlong-2 Rocket into Orbit
Chinese company Space Pioneer has achieved a historic milestone in space exploration, launching its Tianlong-2 rocket into orbit from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Inner Mongolia on April 2.
This marks the first time a liquid-fueled rocket has been launched into orbit by a Chinese aerospace firm, and the first time a startup has successfully reached orbit on its initial attempt.
The Tianlong-2 rocket, also known as “Sky Dragon-2,” has enabled Beijing Tianbing Technology to launch a small satellite named “Love Space Science” to a polar orbit around Earth. The satellite will test its remote sensing capabilities from this sun-synchronous orbit.
6. President of India Inaugurates GAJ UTSAV-2023
The Gaj Utsav-2023 was inaugurated at the Kaziranga National Park by the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu. During her speech, she highlighted the significant bond between nature and humanity, which is regarded as sacred.
India has always identified itself with a culture of respecting nature. Our country has a unique connection between nature and culture, where both have been intertwined and nourishing each other.
Elephants have been held in high esteem in our tradition, and are considered a symbol of prosperity. As the National Heritage Animal of India, safeguarding elephants is an essential element of our national duty to conserve our national heritage.
7. Indian Space Policy 2023: Union govt approves Indian Space Policy 2023 to enhance role of Department of Space
The Union Government of India has recently approved the Indian Space Policy 2023, which aims to enhance the role of the Department of Space and boost the activities of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). This policy is a significant step towards strengthening India’s space sector and achieving self-reliance in space technology.
Indian Space Policy 2023: Aim
The Indian Space Policy 2023 aims to establish a conducive environment for the private sector to participate in space activities, thereby boosting innovation and entrepreneurship in the space sector. It also aims to promote international cooperation in space research and exploration.
