Current Affairs - April 28, 2024 Current Affairs

Pragya Misra was appointed as OpenAI's first employee in India, taking on the role of head of government relations. She previously held the position of Director of Public Affairs at Truecaller and assumed her new role during the ongoing 2024 Lok Sabha Elections in India, marking a significant development in OpenAI's presence and operations in the country.

The Shompen Tribes from Great Nicobar Island participated in voting for the first time. As a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), they reside in dense tropical rainforests and belong to the Mongoloid group. Their participation in the electoral process marks a significant step in their engagement with mainstream society, highlighting efforts towards inclusion and empowerment of tribal communities.

World Immunization Week is observed annually from April 24 to 30. This global campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of vaccination and highlights the role of immunization in protecting individuals, communities, and populations against preventable diseases. The theme for World Immunization Week 2024, "Humanly Possible: Immunization for All," underscores the collective effort needed to ensure universal access to life-saving vaccines.

The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) convened in Ottawa as per the UN Resolution in 2022, which mandates the creation of an INC to develop a legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution.

Sakshi Mittal, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2010 batch from the AGMUT cadre, has been appointed as Director in the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) under the Central Staffing Scheme. She will serve in this role for a period of 5 years from the date of assuming charge, following her recommendation for central deputation by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

National Civil Service Day is celebrated on April 21 each year to recognize the hard work and dedication of civil servants in serving the people. The first celebration of this day took place on April 21, 2006, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, marking a significant event in honouring the contributions of civil servants to the nation.

Kuwait signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India for information sharing on financial market development. This collaboration between India's International Financial Services Centres Authority and Kuwait's Capitals Market Authority (CMA) aims to exchange tech and innovation insights, contributing to the advancement of financial services in both countries.

The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed annually on April 28th. This day is part of a global initiative led by the International Labour Organization (ILO) to promote safe and healthy working conditions worldwide. It serves to raise awareness about occupational safety and health issues and to honour those affected by work-related accidents or diseases.

Nidhi S Jain (IA&AS), an Indian Audit and Accounts Service officer of the 2009 batch, has been appointed as the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of the Cotton Corporation of India for an initial period of three years. She assumes this role from her current position as Director of Audit (Environment & Scientific Departments) at the Mumbai branch office. The Cotton Corporation of India, headquartered in Mumbai and founded in 1970, has Nidhi S Jain as its newly appointed CVO.

World English Day is celebrated annually on April 23rd to commemorate the birth and death anniversary of the renowned English playwright and poet William Shakespeare. UNESCO established this day in 2010 to promote multilingualism and cultural diversity, highlighting the importance of the English language in global communication and literary heritage. William Shakespeare, known for his famous works like Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and Julius Caesar, continues to inspire generations with his literary contributions.