Belgian Mathematician Pierre Deligne won the Abel prize 2013. The Abel prize, which is considered equivalent to Nobel, recognises extraordinary contributions to mathematical sciences. The award was established in 2001 by the Government of Norway. It is named after the Norwegian mathematician Niels Henrik Abel Govt has formatted the national policy for children which considers every person under the age of 18 as a child.
The first test of Nirbhay cruise missile achieved partial success. The test was conducted at Chandipur, Odisha. Nirbhay cruise missile is developed by Defence R&D Organisation (DRDO). Nirbhay cruise missile is a long-range missile like Tomahawk cruise missile of US military.
The Kasthurirangan committee has given its recommendations after its study of the Western Ghats.
The program named IBIN (India Backbone Implementation Network) is launched by planning commission of India. The program aims for effective implantation of Government’s core programmes and policies. Planning commission has co-ordinated with India@75 for this program. India@75 is the initiative of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
The Union Govt approved a project for creation of National Optical Fibre Network ( NOFN). Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL) is the Special Purpose Vehicle ( SPV) for implementation of NOFN.
Sunil Bharti Mittal is appointed as the Vice-Chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), which is one of the world's oldest global business organisations. Sunil Mittal is the Chairman and Group CEO of Bharti Enterprises.
The Government has decided to give ‘Z’ category security cover to Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani. The business tycoon is offered the high level security since it was reported that he has threats from banned terrorist organization.
Giorgio Napolitano is re-elected as the President of Italy. He is the first Italian president to be re-elected to serve a second term.
Sebastian Vettel won the Bahrain Grand Prix 2013. The German is the three times World Formulae One champion.
Govt has set up committee to boost up exports from Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The committee will be chaired by Mr. R S Gujral, the Finance secretary to the Govt of India.
International Mother Earth Day is observed on 22 April. The focus of this year’s Mother Earth Day is on Climate Change.
Narasimhan Ravi is elected as the president of Editors Guild of India. He the director of Kasturi and Sons Limited and the former Editor of The Hindu. Editors Guild of India is the organisation of the editors of various magazines and newspapers of India.
Bollywood actress Vidya Balan is selected as member of the 66th Cannes Film Festival's nine-member jury. 'Life of Pi' director Ang Lee is also a jury member. The jury is headed by Hollywood director Steven Spielberg.
Chris Gayle, the West Indies cricketer, hit the fastest century in the history of cricket by reaching 100 in 30 balls. Gayle scored a total run of 175 runs in 66 balls. Chris Gayle plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore team and with his efforts the team won the Royal Challengers Bangalore-Pune Warriors IPL match.
The textile ministry launched 21 New Textile Parks under Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks (SITP).
SBI has launched a new pre-paid card for workers named 'State Bank of India smart payout card’
Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) and Videocon Industries discovered the fourth huge natural gas reserve in the offshore Mozambique block in Africa.
Russia on launched the bio-satellite called orbital Noah's Ark into space with various living organisms. This is supposed to help to study the effects of such long flights on the living organisms.
Etihad Airways confirmed taking over of 24 per cent stake in Jet Airways. Etihad is an Abu Dhabi based operator.
The Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana is proposed to be replaced by National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM). The proposal is from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation.
Anil Goswami, a Jammu and Kashmir cadre IAS officer, is appointed as the Union Home Secretary.
India and Saudi Arabia decided to set up a working group of two countries to discuss the concerns of India on Nitaqut law. The law aims at creating more job opportunities for Saudi nationals by making it compulsory to employee at least 10% of locals in companies operating at Saudi Arabia. This resulted in loss of jobs for many Indian expatriates working in Saudi Arabia.
Goa Government launched digital Krishi Card for farmers. This is aimed at helping farmers by removing the need of providing multiple documents for subsidies, loans and other Govt sponsored programmes.
Herschel, the European Space Telescope, completed its Journey in Space since its liquid coolant was over as expected. It started its operations from 2009.
Ahmedabad launched a heat wave preparation and warning system. Ahmedabad is the first city to launch such a program in south Asia.
The Union Cabinet of India approved the launch of the National Urban Health Mission. It is aimed at reducing the rates of maternal mortality, infant mortality. Moreover it aims for universal access to reproductive health care.
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