Short Current Affairs: 10th April, 2023

Short Current Affairs

Indian-Careers, the online platform that provides the latest news and updates on career, education and job opportunities, brings to you the top 5 news of the week that are crucial from an exam perspective. This week’s news includes updates on the tiger population in India, INS Vikrant’s traditional bell, mathematician C R Rao’s international prize, IPL 2023 and Cipla’s agreement with Novartis for diabetes medicine.

1. The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, visited the Bandipur Tiger Reserve and Mudumalai Tiger Reserve and released the tiger population data. As per the latest tiger census, India now has a total of 3,167 tigers, a significant increase compared to last year. This is a remarkable achievement for Project Tiger, which completed 50 years of its creation. PM Modi emphasized the importance of tigers in Indian and tribal culture and urged people to protect and preserve the flora and fauna around the globe.
2. The latest INS Vikrant received the traditional bell from retired Navy Officer, Vice Admiral SN Ghormade. The bell was originally placed on India’s first-built INS Vikrant aircraft carrier in 1961 and played a crucial role in the India-Pakistan war as a barricade to the Karachi harbor. The bell symbolizes the rich history of the Indian Navy and its commitment to the nation.
3. Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao, a renowned mathematician and an eminent figure in the field of statistics, will be awarded the 2023 International Prize in Statistics for his contributions to the field. Rao, who is 102 years old and an Indian-American, has served as a professor at various universities in India and abroad. His works have revolutionized statistical thinking and continue to be useful for modern-day sciences. The International Prize in Statistics is considered equivalent to a Nobel Prize in the field of mathematics.
4. In IPL 2023, Rashid Khan, the captain of Gujarat Titans, took the first hat-trick of the season. In the 17th over, he dismissed Sunil Narine, Andre Russell and Shardul Thakur to break Kolkata’s game. Rashid then made 35 runs in the final over, resulting in a 4-0 37-3 score and helping his team to win the match.
5. Global pharmaceutical company Cipla signed an agreement with Novartis healthcare company to produce and sell the Galvus range, a drug used for the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes. This deal will take effect from January 01, 2026, and will further strengthen Cipla’s position as one of the top companies in terms of diabetes treatment in India.

In conclusion, Indian-Careers brings to you the latest news updates on the most important topics from an exam perspective. This week’s news includes updates on the tiger population in India, INS Vikrant’s traditional bell, mathematician C R Rao’s international prize, IPL 2023, and Cipla’s agreement with Novartis for diabetes medicine. Stay tuned for more updates from Indian-Careers.

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