Today Top Current Affairs 15 April 2022 for Banking/Insurance/SSC and other related govt exams, covering the top news, Major Issues, Top 10 Current News of the day, Important events in National Current News, and International Current News.
National
PM Modi inaugurates Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya to honour all prime ministers of country
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the ‘Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya’ (prime ministers’ museum) in New Delhi on 14th April 2022. Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya is located at the iconic Teen Murti complex.
- Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya will shed light on the lives and contributions of all 14 prime ministers of India to sensitise and inspire the younger generation about the leadership, vision and achievements of all our prime ministers.
Mumbai and Hyderabad recognised as ‘2021 Tree City of the World’
United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (UN-FAO) and Arbor Day Foundation have jointly recognised Mumbai and Hyderabad City as ‘2021 Tree City of the World’ for their “commitment to growing and maintaining urban trees and greenery in building healthy, resilient and happy cities”.
- Hyderabad City was recognised for a second consecutive year.
- Hyderabad was the only city in India to be recognised as a ‘ 2020 Tree City of the World’ in 2021.
Amit Shah inaugurates “Amrit Samagam” a conference of Tourism and Culture Ministers
A conference of the Ministers of Culture and Tourism “Amrit Samagam” was held from April 12th to April 13th, 2022 in view of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM).
- It aims to discuss how far the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav has progressed so far.
- It also highlights best practices and ideas for methods.
Books
‘Hear Yourself’ Book by Indian Author Prem Rawat
Indian author Prem Rawat has launched his new book titled ‘Hear Yourself’ for the Indian subcontinent in Mumbai.
- it will help people understand their own potential and will help in finding peace in a noisy world.
- In this book, the author has also advised the audience that they have more wisdom in themselves than they perceive.
International
Ecuador becomes first country to give legal rights to wild animals
Ecuador, in South America, has become the first country to recognise the legal rights of individual wild animals and has created history by doing this when the world is battling climate change and exploitation of animals.
- The court has applied the rights of nature — laws that recognise the legal rights of ecosystems to exist and regenerate — to an animal, a woolly monkey named Estrellita.
Awards
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu presents International Gandhi Award for Leprosy 2021
Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has awarded the International Gandhi Awards for Leprosy, 2021 to Dr Bhushan Kumar of Chandigarh in New Delhi on April 13, 2022. he was conferred with an award under the Indian nomination (individual) category and Sahyog Kushtha Yagna Trust, Gujarat under the institutional category.
- Sahyog Kushtha Yagna Trust and Dr Bhushan Kumar were conferred with it for working diligently to raise awareness about leprosy and in providing care to those afflicted with it.
Champion of Change Award 2021 Winners List
‘Interactive Forum on Indian Economy’(IFIE) has organized the Champion of Change Award 2021 Madhya Pradesh at Kushabhau Thackeray auditorium in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. on this occasion, Madhya Pradesh Governor Shri Mangubhai Patel and Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan were also present.
- Champion of Change Award 2021 was presented for the great work done by individuals and organizations towards promoting the values of courage, community service and inclusive social development.
New Zealand Cricket Awards 2022
New Zealand has announced New Zealand Cricket Awards 2022 for Men and Women’s cricketers. Trent Boult and White Ferns skipper Sophie Devine won the ‘T20 International Player of the Year’.
- New Zealand pace bowler Tim Southee was awarded the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal at the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) Awards for his consistency throughout the 2021-22 season.
- Tim Southee received this Sir Richard Hadlee Medal (highest cricketing honour of New Zealand ) in his 14-year-long career.
Appointments
Harsh Vardhan Shringla named as India’s G20 chief coordinator
Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla will be elected as coordinator for the G20 summit. India is going to host the G20 summit in 2023.
- Shringla will assume the charge as G20 coordinator on May 1st, 2022.
- At present, Shringla is serving as India’s ambassador to Nepal and will retire on 30th April 2022. Piyush Goyal, the Indian Commerce Minister will remain as G20 sherpa.
Ranking
List of the top 10 busiest airports worldwide for 2021
The Airports Council International (ACI) has released the list of the top 10 busiest airports worldwide for 2021. as per the list, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) has topped the list with 75.7 million passengers.
- followed by Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Denver International Airport (DEN, 58.8 million passengers) were selected at the 2nd and 3rd spot respectively.
Important Days
International Turban Day 2022
The day of 13th April is observed as International Turban Day since 2004. the main purpose of this day is to create awareness of the strict requirement on Sikhs to put the turban as a mandatory part of their religion.
- Turban Day also marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev and the Baisakhi festival.
- turban has other names such as “dastar” or “pagri” or “pag”
World Art Day 2022
World Art Day is observed on 15 April every year across the world to emphasize the importance of art that nurtures creativity, innovation and cultural diversity for all peoples. The International Association of Art (IAA) declared this day.
- The main purpose of this day is to celebrate fine arts and promote awareness of creative activity.
- The main aim of World Art Day is to nurture an artist’s creativity and innovation.
38th Siachen Day celebrates on 13 April 2022
Every year, Siachen Day is observed by the Indian Army on April 13 to mark the courage of the Indian Army under “Operation Meghdoot”.
- It also honours Siachen Warriors serving their motherland successfully from the enemy.
- The main purpose of this day is to pay solemn tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives to capture the icy heights of Siachen 38 years ago.
- It also highlights the courage and fortitude displayed by Indian Army troops in securing the highest and coldest battlefield in the world.
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