CURRENT AFFAIRS

National Civil Services Day is observed every year on April 21.

C-DOT and Sterlite Technologies Limited successfully tested 'Quantum Key Distribution' (QKD) on Multi-Core Fiber (MCF) for the first time in India, which is an important achievement towards quantum communication network.

The TRIPS Agreement is the most comprehensive multilateral agreement on intellectual property rights (IPRs). 

The Human Development Report (HDR) is an annual publication by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), first launched in 1990.

The Preston Curve is a graphical representation that illustrates the relationship between a country’s per capita income and its life expectancy.

The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is a composite measure of poverty that goes beyond income-based indicators. 

Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) refers to the net investment in fixed assets within an economy over a specified period. 

World Liver Day is celebrated every year on 19 April.

The Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance has notified the merger of 26 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) on the principle of ‘One State-One RRB’.

World Heritage Day is celebrated every year on 18 April.