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Current Affairs (20th April, 2024)

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 20-Apr-2024

World Liver Day 2024

  • World Liver Day is annually observed on 19th April.
  • The day aims to educate the public about the risk factors associated with liver disease, including alcohol consumption, obesity, viral hepatitis, and certain medications.
  • The theme for the day 2024 is Keep your liver healthy and disease-free.

Sany India Launched Fully Electric Dump Truck

  • Sany India has launched the SKT105E Electric Dump Truck.
  • SKT105E becomes the first locally manufactured electric off-highway dump truck.
  • Sany India leading manufacturer of mining and construction equipment.

Rohit Sharma Becomes the 2nd Player to Play 250th Game in IPL

  • Rohit Sharma as the Indian skipper and six-time Indian Premier League winner becomes the 2nd player to play 250th IPL.
  • The first player is MS Dhoni, who has 256 matches with Chennai Super Kings.

Dinesh Kumar Tripathi Appointed as Chief of the Naval Staff

  • Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has been appointed as the next Chief of the Naval Staff.
  • He is currently serving as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff.

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Awarded Skytrax Award

  • GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) has been honored with the ‘Best Airport Staff in India & South Asia 2024’ award by Skytrax.
  • The award was given at a ceremony held on at the Passenger Terminal EXPO 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany.