Peter Pellegrini, backed by Slovakia’s nationalist-left government, wins the presidential election, defeating liberal Ivan Korčok.
With 53.85% of the vote, Pellegrini pledges to maintain Slovakia’s peace stance.
He becomes the sixth president since independence in 1993, succeeding Zuzana Čaputová. As president, Pellegrini will appoint the prime minister, swear in the government, and influence judicial appointments.
His victory signifies a shift towards state interventionism.
The new government halts weapon exports to Ukraine.
Science & Technology
5. Who launched India’s first private sub-meter resolutionsurveillance satellite? – Tata Advanced Systems Limited
The ‘Yoga Mahotsav’ at Wadia College Sports Ground, Pune, marked the 75-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga.
Organized jointly by Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga and National Institute of Naturopathy, Govt. of India, thousands gathered, actively participating in the Common Yoga Protocol.
This event showcased the increasing significance of Yoga in promoting individual and societal well-being, highlighting enthusiasm for its practice and benefits.
10. Recently, where was the first-ever trilateral service planning conference called ‘Parivartan Chintan’ held? – Delhi
The inaugural ‘Parivartan Chintan’ tri-service armed forces planning conference convened in New Delhi on April 8, 2024, organized by the Union Ministry of Defence.
Led by the Chiefs of Army, Navy, and Air Force, alongside the Department of Military Affairs, the conference aimed to establish a unified, integrated theatre command.
Chaired by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, it sought to foster jointness, integration, and readiness for future conflicts through innovative reforms and initiatives.
11. In which city will the Indian Navy Half Marathon be organized? – New Delhi
Indian Navy has announced the organization of a Half Marathon race in Delhi on 06 October 24.
The main objective of this event is to strengthen the Navy’s relations with the civil society and to spread awareness about the important role of the Navy in defence.
The Navy also organises such events every year in Mumbai, Visakhapatnam and Kochi.
Appointments
12. Who has been recently appointed as the CEO and MD of the company by Wipro? – Srinivas Palliya
Recently Rakesh Mohan was appointed as a member of the Economic Advisory Panel of the World Bank Group.
Rakesh Mohan is the former Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
The current chair of the World Bank Group’s Economic Advisory Panel is Lord Nicholas Stern (British) and the Co-Chair is Indermit Gill, Chief Economist of the World Bank Group.
The World Bank Group Economic Advisory Panel will also advise on key issues related to World Bank research and policy.
Organisations & Institutes
14. Who will organize ‘Shakti – Festival of Music and Dance’? – Sangeet Natak Academy
According to the Hindi calendar, the Hindu New Year Hindi is considered to be the beginning of the new year with the Pratiprada of the month of Chaitra.
This year, the Hindu New Year (Hindi New Year) is beginning on April 9, this year is Vikram Samvat 2081.
Hindu New Year (Hindi New Year) is known by many names in different states of India.
Ugadi Festival – Karnataka (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Goa)
Misc
18. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has issued a warning in the case of copyright infringement of its educational material, which act prosecutes copyright infringement in India? – Copyright Act, 1957
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (#NCERT) issued a warning in a copyright infringement case of its educational content.
In its warning, the NCERT (#NCERT) said that any person or institution publishing the contents of NCERT textbooks for commercial use without copyright permission will face legal action.
Copyright infringement is dealt with under the Copyright Act, 1957.
