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The 'Yoga Mahotsav' at Wadia College Sports Ground in Pune marked the 75-day countdown of International Yoga Day. Jointly organized by Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga and National Institute of Naturopathy, Government of India. Thousands of people gathered and actively participated in the common yoga protocols.

Russia declared a “federal emergency” in southern Orenburg after the Ural River flooded Orsk, prompting the evacuation of thousands of people. The Ural River stretches 2,428 km through Russia and Kazakhstan, acting as a continental boundary between Europe and Asia. Originating from the Ural Mountains, it flows into the Caspian Sea.

The Center has issued a draft notification delineating the Ecologically Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary, Chandigarh. ESZ protected areas are critical and fragile areas designated by the Central Government under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

Peter Pellegrini, supported by Slovakia's nationalist-leftist government, won the presidential election, defeating liberal Ivan Korkoc. With 53.85% of the vote, Pellegrini pledged to maintain Slovakia's peace stance. He became the sixth president, succeeding Zuzana Caputova, after independence in 1993. As President, Pellegrini will appoint the Prime Minister, swear in the government, and influence judicial appointments.

The inaugural ‘Parivartan Chintan’ Tri-Services Armed Forces Planning Conference was organized by the Union Defense Ministry on April 8, 2024 in New Delhi. Led by the Department of Military Affairs as well as the chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force, the objective of the conference was to establish a unified theater command. Chaired by Chief of Defense Staff General Anil Chauhan, it sought to promote jointness, integration and readiness for future conflicts through innovative reforms and initiatives.

Recently a two-day 'Sagar Kavach' exercise was organized in Lakshadweep Islands. All maritime security agencies including Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, Maritime Police, Fisheries, Customs and other security agencies participated in this exercise.

World Health Day is celebrated every year on the foundation day of the World Health Organization (WHO). This day is celebrated to raise awareness about health issues and highlight the importance of wellness. The Constitution of the World Health Organization came into existence on April 7, 1948. India was associated with WHO on January 12, 1948.

In IPL 2024, Delhi Capitals have included South African fast bowler Lizard Williams in the team in place of Harry Brook. England batsman Brook had withdrawn from the tournament due to personal reasons. Williams has played two Tests, four ODIs and 11 T20 matches for South Africa. Delhi Capitals included Brook in the team for Rs 4 crore.

Miraj, a small town in Sangli district of Maharashtra, is known for its craftsmanship in making musical instruments, especially sitars and tanpuras. Miraj city has recently been granted GI tag. GI tag denotes a product coming from a particular geographical area and which increases its commercial value.

Recently New Zealand made urgent changes to its employment visa program after near record migration last year. The changes include measures such as introducing an English language requirement for low-skilled jobs and setting minimum skill and work experience thresholds for most employer work visas.