Today's Current Affairs 10th April 2024

INTERNATIONAL

Briton, nicknamed ‘Hardest Geezer’, becomes first person to run length of Africa

• British national Russ Cook, known as the “Hardest Geezer,” has successfully completed a challenging trek that took him over 352 days to finish.
• During his journey, he covered more than 10,000 miles, passed through 16 countries, and took over 19 million steps. 

Simon Harris Becomes Ireland’s Youngest Prime Minister

• Simon Harris, aged 37, has been elected as Ireland’s youngest-ever prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar who resigned last month. 

SPORTS

Sri Lankan Star Kamindu Mendis and England’s Maia Bouchier Crowned ICC Players of the Month

• The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named Sri Lankan cricketer Kamindu Mendis as the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for March 2024.
• On the women’s side, England’s Maia Bouchier has been awarded the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for March 2024.

About ICC Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates;

Founded: 15 June 1909;

CEO: Geoff Allardice;

Chairman: Greg Barclay. 

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 Mission Awarded the Prestigious John L. “Jack” Swigert, Jr. Award for Space Exploration

• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)’s Chandrayaan-3 mission team has been awarded the 2024 John L. “Jack” Swigert, Jr. Award for Space Exploration by the US-based Space Foundation.
• The Chandrayaan-3 mission, launched by ISRO on July 14, 2023, was a groundbreaking achievement for India. 

GUJCOST Designated as Nodal Centre for ISRO’s START Programme

• GUJCOST has been appointed as the Nodal Centre for ISRO’s START programme, aimed at nurturing aspiring scientists and engineers in the field of space science and technology.
• Under the START programme, GUJCOST will conduct live classes, acting as the central hub for knowledge dissemination.
• The inaugural online programme, titled “Exploration of Solar System,” invites registrations until April 19. 

IMPORTANT DAYS

National Safe Motherhood Day 2024

• National Safe Motherhood Day, observed annually on April 11th, is a crucial occasion to highlight the importance of maternal health and well-being.
• The official theme for National Safe Motherhood Day 2024 has not yet been announced. 

World Homeopathy Day 2024: Celebrating the Power of Natural Healing

• World Homeopathy Day is observed on April 10th every year. The theme for World Homeopathy Day 2024 is “Homeoparivar: One Health, One Family.” Homeopathy is a form of alternative medicine that believes in the power of tiny homeopathic substances to cure the symptoms of a condition. 

Pune Celebrates Yoga Mahotsav Ahead of International Yoga Day

• The ‘Yoga Mahotsav’ was held in Pune, Maharashtra, to mark the 75-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga. Organized by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga and the National Institute of Naturopathy, Ministry of Ayush. 

SUMMITS AND MOU’S

EU-India Collaboration: Driving Innovation in EV Battery Recycling

• The European Union (EU) and India have embarked on a collaborative effort to nurture startups in the field of Electric Vehicle (EV) battery recycling.
• This initiative is a direct outcome of the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) announced in April 2022, aimed at enhancing cooperation in clean and green technologies.