Current Affairs This Week (24th - 30th Apr)

Highlights of major events that took place this week:

World: 

Philippines and the US sign joint defence agreement.

Militants pose threat to Iraq's first national elections since the withdrawal of US forces.

Deadly Mers coronavirus in Saudi Arabia takes death toll to more than 100.

Scientists develop invisible nano 'fingerprints' to secure credit cards. 

India:

India displaces Japan to become third-largest world economy

Padma Awards conferred to 56 personalities in India

Indian born Rajeev Suri appointed as new CEO of Nokia

Supreme Court refers case regarding release of Rajiv Gandhi assassins to 5-Judge constitutional bench. The convicts will not be released from prison until further notice.

India names Suresh Reddy as ambassador to ASEAN

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Current Affairs This Week (17th - 23rd Apr)

Highlights of major events that took place this week:

World: 

Ukraine crisis: Russia, Ukraine, the US and the EU reached a surprise deal in Geneva to disband armed separatists that have taken over government buildings in eastern Ukraine. However, the deal lost its credibility as the blame game started again with Russia accusing Ukraine of firing on pro-Russia activists and Ukraine saying that the shooters were not from Ukraine but sent by Russia to provoke a war and terrorize pro-Ukraine locals. 

"Britain is a Christian nation': British PM David Cameron's controversial remark calling Britain a 'Christian country' has sparked a debate. Several renowned British dignitaries have condemned his comment saying that  such comments will lead to alienation and division in society. However, leaders of different religious faiths have supported his thoughts. 

Casinos! Not in Nepal: The Nepal government has declared Casinos illegal after outstanding debt ran to Rs. 1.07 billion and the casinos failed to renew licenses. 

India: 

New Navy Chief: Admiral R. K. Dhowan has been appointed as India's new Navy chief. The navy had been without a chief since the resignation of Admiral Devendra Joshi. 

Khap Panchayat scripts history: Satrol Khap in Hisar has scripted history by becoming the first Khap in the history of the country to allow inter-caste marriages. 

IPL 2013 betting scandal: The Supreme Court of India has rejected the BCCI's proposed 3-member panel to probe the IPL scandal and instead has asked  Justice Mukul Mudgal to further investigate the scam.

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Current Affairs This Week (10th - 16th Apr)

Highlights of major events that took place this week:

World: 

Ukraine Crisis: US signs $1 billion loan guarantee for Ukraine, EU also approves 1-bn Euro aid

Pulitzer Prize: Washington Post and the Guardian win Pulitzer Prizes for public service. India-born poet Vijay Sheshadri wins Pulitzer for his collection of poems '3 Sections'

World's largest Gold crystal: The world's largest single crystal of gold worth USD 1.5 million, found in Venezuela.

Libyan Crisis: Libyan Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thani resigned less than 1 month into the job citing threat to life, adding to the growing crisis after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi.

India:

'Third Gender' status for Transgenders: India's Supreme Court makes landmark announcement, creates 'third gender' status for transgenders. Henceforth, transgenders to be considered under OBC category.

UK's Knight Commander rank for Ratan Tata: The Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday conferred the rank of Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE), one of the highest civilian awards in Britain, on former chairman of the Tata group Ratan Tata.

New Chief Justice of India: Justice R M Lodha will replace Justice P Sathasivam as the next Chief Justice of India by the end of this month.

Hate Speeches: The Indian election drama has reached its peak with leaders allegedly making hate speeches. The Election Commission has banned BJP's Amit Shah and Samajwadi Party's Azam Khan from holding meetings, road shows or processions in Uttar Pradesh for making highly inflammatory speeches.

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Three photos from around the world: 

                                   

Voters wait in queue to cast their vote in Dibrugarh district of Assam, North-Eastern India as the World's largest democracy goes to polls.






Images of rescue helicopters flying towards a South Korean Ship that capsized killing hundreds on board.

Images of the ongoing Ukraine crisis shows pro-Russian protestors clashing with the police in Kiev, Ukraine.

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