Get the Latest Current Affairs in Brief: April 14, 2023
Latest Current Affairs in Brief
Indian-Careers has compiled the top 5 news stories that are crucial from an exam perspective. The topics covered are the Wrestling Championship 2023 and the Ambedkar Jayanti 2023.
Remembering India’s Greatest Social Reformer on Ambedkar Jayanti 2023
Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar is a respected figure in India who transformed the Indian Constitution’s perspective. India celebrated its 132nd birth anniversary on April 14, 2023. He was a brilliant economist and social reformer who fought for the freedom of socially backward classes and brought significant changes for women’s rights. He was the first to support women’s rights and encourage people to strive for liberty, equality, and fraternity.
Meta’s Whatsapp Enhances Security Features
Whatsapp, the largest communication platform, has introduced new security features that give users better control over their private messages. The company has added new layers of protection, including Account Protect, Device Verification, and Automatic Security Codes, to enhance user security and prevent unauthorized access.
India’s First Wrestling Gold Medal Goes to Aman Sehrawat
At the 2023 Asian Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, Aman Sehrawat won a gold medal in the men’s 57 kg freestyle category. He defeated Almza Smanbekov from Kyrgyzstan with a score of 9-4, making it a proud moment for India for the fourth consecutive year. The women wrestlers also brought home seven medals, bringing the total number of awards won by India to 13.
PM Modi Launches Healthcare Projects at IIT Guwahati
Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched various healthcare projects worth Rs 14,300 crores at the Research and Healthcare Facility of IIT Guwahati. He also laid the foundation stone for the new building of AIMS Guwahati and is expected to launch the ‘Apke Dwar Ayushman’ scheme soon.
Qatar and Bahrain to Restore Diplomatic Ties
Qatar and Bahrain have announced that they will restore diplomatic ties after a two-year gap. This decision was made during the second Bahraini-Qatari Follow-Up Committee conference held at the GCC Central Secretariat Office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The leaders have recently visited each other, and the agreement aims to support and strengthen joint Gulf action.

Get the Latest Current Affairs in Brief: April 14, 2023