Current Affairs 23rd & 24th April 2017

World Book and Copyright Day 2017 observed on - 23rd April

• On 23rd April 2017, World Book and Copyright Day was observed acorss the globe. This day is observed annually with an aim to highlight  the power of books and also to promote knowledge societies that are inclusive, pluralistic, equitable, open and participatory for all citizens.

English Language Day observed on - 23rd April

• On 23rd April 2017, United Nations English Language Day was observed across the globe. Important to mention here that this day is observed on birthday and the date of death of William Shakespeare. As he was born and died on same date and also among greatest writers.

Sulkhan Singh has been appointed as new DGP of Uttar Pradesh 

• On 21st April 2017, IPS officer Sulkhan Singh was appointed as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttar Pradesh. He is 1980 batch IPS Officer and was currently serving in the Training Department of UP police.
• He succeeds Javeed Ahmed for this top post as Javeed Ahmed has been transferred as the Director General of the Uttar Pradesh Provincial Armed Constabulary.

Saudi Arabia King's son Prince Khaled appointed as - US Envoy

•  A royal decree was issued by Saudi Arabia's King Salman stating the appointment of his son Prince Khaled bin Salman bin Abdulaziz as the Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to the United States (US).

Rohan Bopanna and Pablo Cuevas won Monte-Carlo Masters Men’s Doubles title

• Rohan Bopanna from India and Pablo Cuevas from Uruguay won Monte-Carlo Masters Men’s Doubles title.
• They defeated Feliciano Lopez and Marc Lopez by 6-3, 3-6, 10-4. After winning this title they earned 1000 points in the Emirates ATP Doubles Rankings along with € 253950 in prize money.

Rafael Nadal won Monte Carlo Masters Men’s Singles title 

• Rafael Nadal won Monte Carlo Masters Men’s Singles title after defeating Albert Ramos-Vinolas by 6-1 6-3.
• He won this event 10 times thus became first man in open era to do so.

Kailash Satyarthi honoured with  P C Chandra Puraskaar 2017

•  Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi was presented with P C Chandra Puraskar for his efforts against child slavery and exploitative child labour.
• He was presented with a trophy , a citation and cash amount of 10 lakh at a ceremony held in Kolkata.

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