Today's Current Affairs 7th April 2024

INTERNATIONAL

Peter Pellegrini Wins Slovakia Presidential Elections: Pro-Russia Stance Solidified

• In Slovakia’s recent presidential election, Peter Pellegrini emerged victorious, reinforcing the pro-Russian stance of Prime Minister Robert Fico’s government. 

NATIONAL

Mansukh Mandaviya’s Plan to End Urea Imports by 2025

• India aims to halt urea imports by the end of 2025 by boosting domestic production and promoting alternative fertilizers.
• This is in response to the nation’s significant reliance on imports, which currently satisfy around 30% of its annual urea demand.
• Urea production has risen steadily, reaching 284.95 lakh tonnes in 2022-23.
• The PM-PRANAM scheme, launched in 2023, incentivizes states and UTs to promote alternative fertilizers and balanced fertilizer usage. 

SPORTS

Bilquis Mir: The First Indian Woman on the Paris Olympics Jury

• Bilquis Mir, a canoeist from Jammu and Kashmir, is set to make history as the first woman from India to represent the country as a jury member at the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris. 

APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

Wipro Appoints New CEO: Srinivas Pallia

• Wipro, the IT giant, has announced the resignation of its CEO, Thierry Delaporte.
• In his place, the company’s Board of Directors has appointed Srinivas Pallia as the new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective April 7, 2024.

About Wipro:

Founder: M.H. Hasham Premji;

Owner: Azim Premji;

Headquarters: Bengaluru;

Founded: 29 December 1945, India. 

Former Judge Najmi Waziri to Head Committee for Delhi Forest Protection

• The Delhi High Court has appointed former judge Najmi Waziri to lead a committee focused on safeguarding the forests in the national capital.
• The Court modified its earlier order, issued on December 21, 2023, to nominate Justice Waziri to chair the committee. 

IMPORTANT DAYS

World Health Day 2024: Celebrating the Right to Health

• World Health Day is celebrated every year on April 7th, the founding date of the World Health Organization (WHO).
• In 2024, the theme for World Health Day is “My Health, My Right”.
• The World Health Organization was established on October 24, 1945 as part of the United Nations’ efforts to promote global peace, security, and better living conditions for all.

About World Health Organization (WHO):

Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland;

Founded: 7 April 1948;

Director General: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. 

National Library Day 2024: 6th April

• National Library Day is celebrated every year on April 6th. On this day, people come together to celebrate the important role that libraries and librarians play in our society. 

National Handmade Day 2024: 6th April

• National Handmade Day is an annual celebration held on the first Saturday of April, which this year falls on April 6, 2024.
• The theme for National Handmade Day 2024 is ‘Buy a Handmade Product’. 

BOOKS AND AUTHORS

Sam Pitroda’s New Book ‘The Idea of Democracy’

• Renowned author Sam Pitroda has written a new book titled ‘The Idea of Democracy’, which explores the current state of democracy and its potential challenges in countries like India and the United States.
• Pitroda has also served as the founder and first Chairman of India’s Telecom Commission.