CURRENT AFFAIRS OF 15th APRIL 2022

CURRENT AFFAIRS OF 15^th APRIL 2022

1. ‘World Art Day’ is observed every year on 15 April Globally. This day is being celebrated all over the world to emphasize the importance of art that nurtures creativity, innovation and cultural diversity for all peoples across the Globe.
2. ‘Himachal Day’ is observed on the 15^th of April in Himachal Pradesh. The state became a full-fledged state on this day.
3. Good Friday is being okbserved on 15 April 2022. The day marks the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.
4. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin announced in the Assembly that the birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar (April 14) will be commemorated as ‘Samathuva Naal’ (Equality Day).
5. A new book “The Boy Who Wrote a Constitution”, released on the occasion of Dr B.R. Ambedkar’s 131^st birth anniversary, is written by noted playwright and author Rajesh Talwar.
6. ‘Bohag Bihu’ or ‘Rongali Bihu’, one of the biggest Festivals of Assam, falls in the second week of April every year, marking the beginning of the harvest period. This year Bohag Bihu is being observed form April 14 to April 16.
7. Karnataka Chief Minister Basavraj Bommai on 14 April 2022 presented the ‘Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Awards’. He also announced that the SC and ST communities would be provided free power up to 75 units.
8. The Government of Uttarakhand is set to implement the ‘Him Prahari’ Scheme which is meant for ex-servicemen and youngsters.
9. Haryana Government is extending the scope of services under its Flagship ‘Parivar Pechchan Patra (PPP)’ Scheme.
10. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Pattnaik unveiled the logo of ‘FIH Senior Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023’ at Kalinga Stadium on 14 April 2022, in Bhubaneswar.
11. In the presence of senior officials from States/UTs and several Central Ministries, Shri Manoj Joshi, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), launched the ‘SVANidhi se Samriddhi’ programme in an additional 126 cities across 14 States/UTS.
12. India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA) has announced the appointment of Bimal Kothari as the new Chairman with immediate effect.
13.  Tata Sons Executive Chairman N. Chandrasekaran taken charge as Chairman of Tata Digital.
14.   Egypt which is one of the largest importers of wheat from Ukraine and Russia, has approved India as a Wheat Supplier.
15. New Zealand announced awards for Men and Women’s cricketers. New Zealand speedster Trent Boult and White Ferns skipper Sophie Devine won the ‘T20 International Player of the Year’ in the recently announced New Zealand Cricket Awards 2022.
16. India is ready to host the ‘Street Child Cricket World Cup’ in 2023. This world Cup is organized by Street Child United and Save the Children India, the Street Child Cricket World Cup 2023 will welcome 22 teams from 16 countries to India next year.