HDFC Bank Becomes First Private Bank to Open Branch in Lakshadweep

• HDFC Bank inaugurated a branch in Kavaratti Island and became the first private bank to open a branch in Lakshadweep.
• This branch aimed at upgrading the banking infrastructure in the Union Territory by offering a wide range of services with a focus on personal banking, and digital banking which also includes customised digital solutions including Q-R based transaction to retailers.

International Day of Human Space Flight 2024

• Internation Day of Human Space Flight is annually observed on 12^th April.
• The is celebrated to reaffirm the role of space science and technology in accomplishing sustainable development goals, while also contributing to the improvement of the well-being of states and peoples.
• The theme for the day 2024 is Encourage Scientific Curiosity.

KABIL and CSIR-IMMT Signed MoU for Critical Minerals

• Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) has signed MoU with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT).
• The MoU aimed at fostering technical and knowledge cooperation for Critical Minerals and was signed at the NALCO Corporate Office in Bhubaneswar.

Indian Army Conducted Anti-Tank Guided Missile Training Exercise

• Trishakti Corps of Indian Army conducted training exercise of Anti-tank guided missiles in Sikkim.
• The training was conducted at a super-high-altitude area of 17,000 feet.
• Missile Firing Detachments from Mechanised, Infantry Units participated in training.
• The ATGM system’s performance reaffirms the aim of “Ek Missile Ek Tank.