” Notes:director general rakesh pal of the indian coast guard opened the indian coast guard aquatic centre in icgs mandapam near rameshwaram, tamil nadu, on april 6, 2024. during his 4-day tour across tamil nadu, andhra pradesh, and puducherry, he assessed operational readiness and infrastructure development. interacting with officers, he emphasized a collective vision for safe seas. established in 1977 under the ministry of defence, the indian coast guard aimed to combat smuggling and protect marine resources, formally inaugurated in 1978 by prime minister morarji desai.”

” Notes:russia declared a “federal emergency” in southern orenburg due to the ural river flooding orsk, leading to the evacuation of thousands. the ural river, spanning 2,428 km through russia and kazakhstan, serves as a continental boundary between europe and asia. originating from the ural mountains, it flows into the caspian sea. melting snow primarily feeds it, with a unique digitate delta. with 58 tributaries, it holds significance as europe’s third-longest river.”

The inaugural parivartan chintan tri-service armed forces planning conference organized by the union ministry of defence on 8 april 2024 aimed to establish a unified integrated theatre command

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” Notes:the centre has issued a draft notification delineating an ecologically sensitive zone (esz) around sukhna wildlife sanctuary, chandigarh. eszs are vital and delicate areas near protected zones, designated by the central government under the environment (protection) act, 1986. guidelines categorize activities as prohibited (e.g., commercial mining), regulated (e.g., tree felling), or permitted (e.g., local agriculture). this aims to safeguard biodiversity while allowing sustainable human practices.”

” Notes:the department of archaeology and museums discovered a coin hoard at phanigiri site in suryapet district, telangana, from the ikshvaku period. phanigiri, meaning “hillock of snake hood,” is a buddhist site approximately 110 km from hyderabad. excavations revealed a mahastupa, chaitya grihas, viharas, and a life-size stucco of bodhisattva. brahmi label inscriptions from satavahana and ikshvaku times (~2nd – 3rd century a.d.) were also found, along with a thorana’s panel indicating co-existence of mahayana and hinayana sects.”

The lunar polar exploration mission lupex is a joint mission by the indian space research organisation isro and japan’s aerospace exploration agency jaxa to explore the moon’s south pole region

” Notes:bilquis mir, a water sports promoter and athlete from jammu and kashmir, is making history as india’s first female jury member at the summer olympics in paris. appointed by the indian olympic association, she is set to officiate at the games from july 26 to august 11. having started her journey as a canoeist in 1998, bilquis sees her appointment as a dream come true, representing both athletes and sports promoters on the global stage.”

” Notes:world health day, observed annually on april 7, commemorates the establishment of the world health organization (who) and raises awareness on global health issues. it emphasizes the importance of healthy living and fosters global cooperation in healthcare. in 2024, the theme ‘my health, my rights’ underscores individual rights to healthcare. this day serves as a vital platform for promoting health awareness and inspiring people worldwide to prioritize their well-being.”

” Notes: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.”