Today in History (Apr 27th, 1961)
Sierra Leone gained independence from Britain on April 27, 1961. It became the 37th African country to gain independence from colonial rule, with Sir Milton Margai as its first Prime Minister. Sierra Leone was a British protectorate that was established in 1896.
Summary of Today’s News
One Earth One Health- Advantage Healthcare India 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 6th edition of the ‘One Earth One Health- Advantage Healthcare India 2023’, emphasizing the importance of holistic healthcare and a healthy ecosystem for human well-being. This holistic approach to healthcare is essential for the well-being of individuals and the planet.
The Convention on Supplementary Compensation
The Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage (CSC) is an international treaty adopted in 1997 to establish a liability regime for nuclear damage caused by nuclear accidents. It provides for a two-tier compensation system: the first tier is the responsibility of the operator of the nuclear installation where the accident occurred, and the second tier is the responsibility of the contracting parties to the CSC who have agreed to contribute to a common fund to provide additional compensation if the first tier is inadequate.
The National Medical Devices Policy, 2023
The Union Cabinet approved the National Medical Devices Policy, 2023, which aims to facilitate an orderly growth of the medical devices sector to meet the public health objectives of access, affordability, quality, and innovation. The policy will help the sector grow from $11 billion to $50 billion by 2030, contributing a 10-12% share in the global medical devices market.
Inter-Governmental Negotiations on United Nations (UN) Reform.
The Intergovernmental Negotiations on United Nations (UN) Reform was launched in 2007 to address various aspects of UN reform, including the reform of the Security Council, the strengthening of the General Assembly, the improvement of the UN’s system-wide coherence, and the enhancement of the effectiveness and efficiency of the UN’s operational activities.
U.S. to send nuclear submarines to South Korea.
The United States of America and South Korea will sign an agreement that includes plans to have U.S. nuclear submarines dock in South Korea for the first time in the last 40 years amid growing nuclear threats from North Korea. It is part of the ‘Washington Declaration’, which aims to deter North Korea from carrying out attacks on South Korea and Japan.
