Daily Current Affairs 1st April 2023

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Top 16 Daily Current Affairs: National & International News:

Here are the top 16 important daily general knowledge 2023 updates with national and international news are given below.

International News

1. Finland Becomes 31st NATO Member After Turkey’s Approval

Jens Stoltenberg, the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), has announced that Finland has become the 31st member of the alliance, thanks to Turkey’s unanimous vote.
Despite Russia’s opposition to Finland’s membership, Turkey’s approval has allowed the extension of NATO.
Finland shares a long border of over 1,300 kilometers with Russia, and its decision to join NATO was prompted by security concerns following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
However, Sweden’s application to join NATO has been declined by Turkey and Hungary.

State News

2. Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra tea gets European GI tag

The European Commission (EC) has awarded protected geographical indication (PGI) status to Kangra tea, a unique variety of tea grown in the Kangra district of India’s Himachal Pradesh.
The PGI will be effective from April 11, 2023, as per the notification issued by the EC on March 22.
This move comes at a time when the EC has been delaying granting a similar status to Basmati rice, for which India applied in 2018.
However, the EU wants India and Pakistan to hold discussions so that Basmati rice from Pakistan can also be recognized, but Pakistan is currently not meeting the necessary requirements for the recognition.
The tag will help Kangra tea to get an opportunity to enter the European market.

3. Haryana becomes first state in India to have 100% electrified railway network

In March 2023, the railway network in the state of Haryana in India was completely electrified by Indian Railways, making it the first state in the country to achieve 100% electrification of its railway network.
The existing Broad Gauge network of Haryana is 1,701 Route kilometre, which is now 100% electrified, resulting in saving on account of reduced line haul cost (about 2.5 times lower), heavier haulage capacity, increased sectional capacity, reduced operating & maintenance cost of electric loco, energy efficient and eco-friendly mode of transportation with reduced dependence on imported crude oil, saving of foreign exchange.

4. Odisha Day or Utkal Divas is celebrated on 1st April 2023

Odisha Day or Utkal Divas is a significant day for the people of Odisha, India as it marks the formation of the state on April 1, 1936.
Every year on this day, the state celebrates with cultural programs, parades, and flag hoisting ceremonies.
Community leaders and politicians give speeches highlighting the state’s achievements and history.
This event provides the opportunity for the people of Odisha to come together and celebrate their cultural heritage and progress made by the state.
Odisha, also known as the Land of Lord Jagannath, is famous for its scenic seas and ancient temples, such as the Jagannath Puri Temple and the Sun Temple of Konark, which attract tourists. This year, on April 1, Odisha will celebrate its 88th foundation day.
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