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Current Affairs (29th April, 2024)

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 29-Apr-2024

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024

  • World Day for Safety and Health at Work is annually observed on 28th April.
  • The day promotes safe and healthy working conditions for all workers and aims to raise awareness of the importance of occupational safety and health and to honour those who have suffered injuries, illnesses, or lost their lives due to work-related accidents or diseases.
  • The theme for the day 2024 is Climate change and safety and health at work.

World Veterinary Day 2024

  • World Veterinary Day is annually observed on 27th April.
  • The day aims to raise awareness about the crucial role veterinarians play in maintaining the health and welfare of animals and humans alike.
  • The theme for the day 2024 is Veterinarians are Essential Health Workers.

Yuvraj Singh Named ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Ambassador

  • The International Cricket Council (ICC) appointed Yuvraj Singh as an ambassador for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
  • As an ambassador he will participate in various promotional events in the United States leading up to and during the T20 World Cup, including India versus Pakistan match in New York.

Vizhinjam Port Becomes India’s First Transshipment Hub

  • Vizhinjam Port in Kerala becomes the India's first transshipment hub.
  • A transshipment port is a crucial hub where cargo is transferred from one big vessel to several smaller ones before it reaches the final discharge port.