President of India inaugurates Gaj Utsav-2023.

  • The Gaj Utsav-2023 was inaugurated at the Kaziranga National Park by the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu.
  • The Gaj Utsav 2023 is a significant event in India that commemorates the 30th anniversary of Project Elephant, a flagship conservation initiative launched by the Indian government in 1992.
  • The event aims to promote awareness about the conservation of elephants and their habitats, reduce human-elephant conflicts, and ensure the welfare of captive elephants.
  • These activities are designed to engage the public and raise awareness about the importance of elephant conservation.


KSINC launches India’s 1st solar-powered tourist boat "Sooryamshu".

  • Kerala State Inland Navigation Corporation (KSINC) has launched a solar-powered tourist boat called Sooryamshu that can produce 27 KW of energy.
  • The boat also comes equipped with generators, which will help power passenger lift systems and air-conditioners.
  • The solar panels will provide about 75% of the vessel’s energy needs, while the rest will be met by the generators.
  • The boat was built in Sri Lanka for Rs. 3.95 crores.


Indian Navy conducted the Prasthan exercise off Mumbai Coast.

  • Prashthan exercise is held every 6 months under Indian Navy and involves the participation of all stakeholders in the maritime domain.
  • It is an important element of ensuring offshore security and aims to integrate the efforts of all maritime stakeholders.
  • It was conducted on the Greatdrill Chaaya platform, which is about 30 nm South West of Mumbai Harbour.
  • Personnel from Maharashtra Police, Customs, Fisheries Department, Mumbai Port Authority, etc also participated in it.


Joint Military Exercise "Ex KAVACH" concludes at Andaman & Nicobar Command.

  • Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) has conducted a large-scale Joint Military Exercise Ex KAVACH involving the assets of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard.
  • KAVACH exercise began on 23rd February 2023 and concluded on April 7, 2023.
  • Aim: Fine-tuning joint warfare capabilities & SOPs and enhancing interoperability and operational synergy between the forces.
  • ANC is the first integrated theatre command in India with headquarters at Port Blair.


PM Modi launches multiple projects in Telangana, Tamil Nadu.

  • A Slovenian lawyer, Aleksander Ceferin has been re-elected unopposed as UEFA president for a four-year term (2023-27).
  • He was elected as the seventh president of UEFA in 2016 to replace Michel Platini, who was banned from the football administration due to ethics violations.
  • The UEFA Champions League is an annual club football competition.
  • It is organized by the Union of European Football Associations and contested by top-division European clubs.

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