Brief Current Affairs Summary: April 19 2023
Brief Current Affairs Summary
IndianCareers shares the top 5 current affairs stories that are relevant for exam preparation. The stories cover various topics, including the upcoming Solar Eclipse 2023, the National Quantum Mission, and other important news events.
- India’s population has surpassed China’s, according to a recent UN World Population Report. The current population of India is estimated to be 142.86 crore people, while China’s population is 142.57 crore. Factors such as life expectancy,fertility rate, and migration are some of the reasons for population growth.
- The Indian government has approved the National Quantum Mission to accelerate the development of the Quantum Technology Industry in India. The mission aims to promote research and development in the field and benefit various sectors such as finance, health, and communications. The mission will also work towards creating intermediate-level quantum computers with 50 to 1000 qubits.
- April 19 marks World Liver Day, which aims to raise awareness about liver-related diseases and the importance of healthy eating habits. People are encouraged to exercise regularly, eat nutritious foods, and avoid consuming alcohol, high-calorie foods, and sugary items to maintain a healthy liver.
- The first Solar Eclipse of the year, a hybrid solar eclipse that will create a ring of fire effect, will occur on April 20, 2023. It will be visible in Australia and some countries of Southeast India, but not in India. The partial phase will begin at around 7:04 IST and will be in its complete mode by 8:07 IST.
- The Namami Gange Programme and other missions have been launched to clean up the rivers in India. The Clean Ganga mission, worth Rs 638 crore, will be implemented across several districts, while the Hindon River Rejuvenation Programme will be launched in the Saharanpur district. Eight projects have been approved for the Clean Ganga mission, while four projects worth Rs 407 crore have been approved for the Hindon River.
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