Daily Current Affairs- 14 April 2024 

INTERNATIONAL

India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK 2024: Strengthening Bilateral Relations

• The fifth edition of the India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK is set to commence on April 15, 2024, in Termez District, Uzbekistan.
• The fourth edition of the joint military exercise took place on February 20 last year at the Foreign Training Node, Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand. 

Russia’s Successful Angara-A5 Rocket Test Launch

• Russia successfully tested its Angara-A5 space rocket for the first time on April 11, 2024.
• The test launch was conducted from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in the Far East of Russia.

About Russia:

Capital: Moscow;

Currency: Russian Ruble;

Prime Minister: Mikhail Mishustin;

President of Russia: Vladimir Putin. 

APPOINTMENS & RESIGNATIONS

Jagjit Pavadia Re-elected to International Narcotics Control Board

• India has been elected to several key bodies at the United Nations.
• This includes a significant victory by its nominee, Jagjit Pavadia, who was re-elected for a third term to the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB).
• Jagjit Pavadia was re-elected to the INCB by secret ballot for a third term, from March 2025 to 2030.

About International Narcotics Control Board:

Headquarters: Vienna International Centre (Vienna, Austria);

President: Jallal Toufiq;

Founded: 1968. 

IMPORTANT DAYS

Ambedkar Jayanti 2024:

• Ambedkar Jayanti 2024, celebrated on April 14, commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar.
• BR Ambedkar, born on April 14, 1891, in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh. 

105 Years of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

• The Amritsar Massacre, also known as the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, remains one of the darkest episodes in India’s struggle for independence.
• On April 13, 1919, General Dyer ordered his soldiers to open fire on an unarmed gathering in Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar, leading to hundreds of deaths and injuries.
• In 2024, India observes 105th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre 

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Jain Acharya Lokesh Muni Honored with American President’s Volunteer Award 2024

• The American President’s Volunteer Service Award was established in 2003 during George Bush’s presidency.
• The award is given to individuals who have provided at least 500 hours of voluntary service in the United States.
• Jain Acharya Lokesh Muni has become the first Indian monk to be honoured with the American President’s Gold Volunteer Service Award. 

RANKING

World Cybercrime Index Unveiled: Russia and Ukraine Top List

• A newly developed World Cybercrime Index sheds light on the origins and prevalence of cybercrime across the globe.
• Russia and Ukraine emerge as the top two hubs of cybercrime, according to the index.
• India secures the 10th position, scoring notably in impact, professionalism, and technical skills. 

Prestigious John Dirks Gairdner Global Health Award for Dr. Gagandeep Kang

• Gagandeep Kang, an Indian researcher, has been awarded the 2024 John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award for her achievements in global health research.