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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

31 May 2021

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

New Zealand Hosts Australia PM in First Meeting since Covid Outbreak

  • Growing friction with China and how to reopen borders after the pandemic will likely be among the topics discussed by the leaders of Australia and New Zealand in their first face-to-face meeting since the coronavirus outbreak prompted both countries to close their borders.
  • Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison arrived in the tourist resort of Queenstown for an overnight visit.
  • Morrison is the first major world leader to visit New Zealand since both countries shut their borders last year to contain the virus.
  • The neighbours opened a quarantine-free travel bubble last month, although a recent outbreak of the virus in Melbourne has prompted New Zealand to suspend the arrangement with Victoria State.

China Lifts Cap on Births per Family

  • China said that married couples may have up to three children, a major policy shift from the existing limit of two after recent data showed a dramatic decline in births in the world`s most populous country.
  • Beijing scrapped its decades-old one-child policy in 2016, replacing it with a two-child limit that failed to result in a sustained surge in births given the high cost of raising children in Chinese cities - a challenge that remains.
  • To further optimise the birth policy, China will implement a one-married-couple-can-have-three-children policy.
  • The policy change will come with "supportive measures, which will be conducive to improving our country`s population structure, fulfilling the country`s strategy of actively coping with an ageing population and maintaining the advantage, endowment of human resources", Xinhua said.

Israel and Egypt Hold High Level Talks on Truce with Hamas, Rebuilding Gaza Strip

  • Egypt and Israel held high-level talks in both countries Sunday to shore up a fragile truce between Israel and the Hamas militant group and rebuild the Gaza Strip after a punishing 11-day war that left parts of the seaside enclave in ruins.
  • Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukry received his Israeli counterpart, Gabi Ashkenazi, in Cairo. The meeting is part of an effort to build on an Israel-Hamas cease-fire reached May 21 and to revive Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, which have been dormant for more than a decade, Shukry's office said. Egypt has not said how it would be able to restart talks.
  • The hours-long visit was the first public one by an Israeli Foreign Minister to Egypt since 2008.
  • They also discussed the release of Israeli soldiers and citizens being held by Hamas.
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ENVIRONMENT

India's First City-wide Environmental Surveillance Platform for COVID Launched

  • A platform launched by Government of Karnataka in partnership with the COVIDActionCollab that tracks COVID through waste-water surveillance, with Bangalore as the first city-wide initiative Bangalore, Karnataka, India (NewsVoir) With the number of cases of COVID-19 surging across the county in the second wave of the pandemic, the Government of Karnataka is introducing a city-wide sewage surveillance system in Bangalore that will help officials track the virus at an early stage, even among asymptomatic individuals.
  • Assisting this effort is the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Skoll Foundation-supported COVIDactionCollab (CAC), an India-wide collaborative of over 300 organizations and networks working together to provide COVID-19 relief and recovery services to the country's most vulnerable communities.
  • Over the last year, scientists around the world have discovered that waste-water testing can serve as a cost-effective early warning system, often predicting an increase in COVID-19 before the number of official cases has risen. The Precision Health Platform in Bengaluru, the first of its kind in Asia, will test sewage from both sewered and non-sewered waste-water to identify clusters of new infections. Early identification of clusters can help guide the COVID-19 response and give policymakers the information they need to better allocate limited pandemic resources.

World Leaders Call for Cleaner, Greener Planet

  • World leaders called for more action and inclusion of all countries in the global drive towards a cleaner and greener planet at a climate summit hosted virtually by South Korea.
  • South Korea, which recently announced plans to cut finance for international coal projects, is seeking a bigger role in the global initiative to go green.
  • The two-day summit is the second of its kind following the inaugural meeting held in Copenhagen in 2018, and is focused on public-private partnerships, especially in developing countries.
  • Advanced nations have laid out ambitious emissions-cutting goals in recent months, as well as plans to ultimately go carbon neutral by 2050.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Saudi Arabia Committed to Meet India's Crude Oil Requirement

  • Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter, is committed to meet India's requirements of petroleum products, an affirmation that came in the wake of the country pitching for easing global output cuts to rein in surging oil prices.
  • Saudi ambassador Dr. Saud bin Mohammed Al Sati said that Saudi Arabia made investments worth USD 2.81 billion in India in 2020 and is looking at a greater momentum in bilateral economic ties in areas like petroleum, renewable energy, IT and artificial intelligence.
  • His comments came in response to a question on Saudi Arabia's position on India pressing for easing cuts in crude oil production by OPEC and OPEC Plus as high oil prices are hurting the consumption-led recovery of several countries like itself.

State Bank of India Raises Cash Withdrawal Limits

  • The State Bank of India (SBI) has increased the cash withdrawal limits through cheques and withdrawal forms for its customers at non-home branches.
  • The revised ceiling for cash withdrawal for self through withdrawal form accompanied by savings bank passbook has been raised to Rs. 25,000 per day.
  • Further, the ceiling for cash withdrawal by a customer for himself through cheque has been raised to Rs. 1 lakh.
  • In terms of third-party cash withdrawals, the bank has increased the daily upper limit to Rs. 50,000. Withdrawals for third parties would be allowed only through cheques and no cash payment would be allowed through withdrawal forms.

FDI in Computer Software, Hardware Jumps Threefold

  • Foreign direct investment (FDI) in computer software and hardware jumped over threefold to USD 26.14 billion during 2020-21 on account of significant growth in the country's technology space, according to data from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.
  • The sector received USD 7.67 billion FDI in 2019-20 and USD 6.41 billion in 2018-19.
  • The computer software and hardware sector accounted for about 43 per cent in the total USD 59.63 billion foreign inflows that India attracted in 2020-21.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

China to Send 3 Male Astronauts for 3-month Stay in its New Space Station

  • China announced plans to send three male astronauts to its space station next month for a three-month stay, a day after the successful docking of a cargo spacecraft with it, hoping to achieve yet another milestone in its ambitious space programme.
  • The country launched cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-2, carrying supplies, equipment and propellant which had successfully docked with the space station core module Tianhe.
  • China, which launched its space station core module Tianhe in Apri, now plans to complete the verification of key technologies and the in-orbit construction of the space station through multiple launches within two years.
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SPORTS

Asian Boxing Championships

  • Defending champion Pooja Rani (75 kg) was the lone Indian woman boxer to strike gold at the Asian Championships while three others, including six-time world champion MC Mary Kom (51 kg), signed off with silver medals in Dubai. The Olympic-bound Pooja (75 kg), who was competing in her first bout of the tournament after getting a bye and a walkover earlier, dismantled Mavluda Movlonova of Uzbekistan with a clinical performance.
  • Six-time world champion Mary Kom (51 kg), and tournament debutants Lalbuatsaihi (64 kg) and Anupama (81+kg) ended with second place finishes.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Kerala Assembly Passes Resolution Seeking Recall of Lakshadweep Administrator

  • The Kerala legislative assembly passed a unanimous resolution demanding the recall of Lakshadweep administrator Praful Khoda Patel over the recent draft Lakshadweep Development Authority Regulation (2021) and new rules which have sparked protests on the island.
  • The resolution was moved by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. "The people of Lakshadweep are undergoing a difficult situation. Their culture and tradition are under threat following dictatorial measures being taken by the administrator ignoring local protests. Even their food habits and livelihood are under threat," said the resolution. It also pointed out the island's long-standing relations with the state and said the Sangh Parivar is making the island another laboratory and people of the country will not allow that to happen.

Experts Fear Biodiversity Loss in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  • A slew of infrastructure projects have been proposed in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to give a major boost to tourism and business there, according to information released by the central government. While these will transform the islands substantially, experts are worried that this would cause loss of biodiversity and have a negative impact on the indigenous people in the ecologically sensitive islands.
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DEFENCE

NSA Commissions Vessel Sajag

  • National Security Advisor (NSA), Ajit Doval, commissioned Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel Sajag. It was dedicated to the nation to safeguard maritime interests.
  • Offshore Patrol Vessel, Sajag has been constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited, which was commended by NSA for indigenously developing ships for Maritime Armed forces with state-of-the-art machinery, latest technology sensors and equipment.
  • It is a small naval vessel designed for coastal defence, immigration law-enforcement, border protection, search and rescue duties. They can be operated by navy, coast guard, police force or customs and can be commissioned for marine or estuarine or river environments. They are commonly used in border protection roles such as ant-piracy, anti-smuggling, fisheries patrols, and immigration law enforcement.

India Set to Expand Negative List for Defence Imports

  • India is set to expand its negative list for defence imports to include new age weapons such as loitering munitions, counter drone systems and a range of small arms and ammunition. The first list, drawn in December last year, is set to be expanded as part of an exercise to bring more business to the Indian industry and cut down reliance on foreign suppliers.
  • Major platforms that are likely to make it to the list include all light single engine helicopters, next generation corvettes for the Indian Navy and armoured recovery and reconnaissance vehicles. The final list is expected to be cleared in a meeting, with each system being designated a particular deadline for indigenous procurement.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

World No Tobacco Day

  • World No Tobacco Day is observed around the world every year on 31 May. This yearly celebration informs the public on the dangers of using tobacco, the business practices of tobacco companies, what the World Health Organization (WHO) is doing to fight against the use of tobacco, and what people around the world can do to claim their right to health and healthy living and to protect future generations.
  • The Member States of the WHO created World No Tobacco Day in 1987 to draw global attention to the tobacco epidemic and the preventable death and disease it causes. The day is further intended to draw attention to the widespread prevalence of tobacco use and to negative health effects, which currently lead to more than 8 million deaths each year worldwide, including 1.2 million are the result of non-smokers being exposed to second-hand smoke.
  • WNTD is one of 11 official global public health campaigns marked by the WHO, along with World Health Day, World Blood Donor Day, World Immunization Week, World Tuberculosis Day, World Malaria Day, World Hepatitis Day, World Chagas Disease Day, World Patient Safety Day, World Antimicrobial Awareness Week and World AIDS Day.
  • The theme for World No Tobacco Day is 'Quit tobacco to be a winner'.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

Bennett Prize Names 2021 Recipient

  • The artist Ayana Ross has won the 2021 Bennett Prize, which comes with $50,000 and recognises the achievements of women working in figurative painting. The funds will be used toward a traveling solo show of Ross's work, which often examines Black life in the American South. An exhibition at the Muskegon Museum of Art in Michigan, on view through September 5, features work by Ross, the nine other finalists for this year's award, and Aneka Ingold, the first winner of the Bennett Prize in 2019.
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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES

Govt. Launches YUVA Scheme to Train Young Authors

  • The Ministry of Education launched YUVA - Prime Minister's Scheme For Mentoring Young Authors, an author mentorship programme to train young and budding authors (below 30 years of age) to promote reading, writing and book culture in the country, and project India and Indian writings globally, an official release said.
  • The launch of YUVA (Young, Upcoming and Versatile Authors) is in tune with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to encourage young writers to write about India's freedom struggle, the release added.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

J&K to Provide Pension, Scholarship under 'Saksham' Scheme

  • The Administrative Council (AC), which met under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in Jammu has approved the grant of financial relief through the Special Assistance Scheme for Covid Moralities (SASCM/Saksham) to the families of Covid victims. The scheme aims to ensure the sustenance of families who have lost their sole breadwinner.
  • Under the new scheme Saksham, the surviving spouse, and one eldest surviving member of affected families will receive a special monthly pension of Rs. 1000 through direct bank transfer (DBT), provided that they are not otherwise receiving any pension under other schemes.
  • Additionally, the scheme will also provide special scholarships to children who lost their earning parent(s)/ sibling(s)/ guardian(s) to Covid. The special scholarship will be paid annually at the rate of Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 40,000 through DBT to children studying up to 12th standard, and higher education, respectively.

IIT-Madras Collaborates with IBM for Research in Quantum Computing

  • The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras has collaborated with IBM on quantum computing education and research. The institute's faculty, researchers, and students will get access to IBM's quantum systems and tools over IBM Cloud to accelerate joint research in quantum computing, and develop curricula.
  • The Quantum Computing Lab at IIT Madras will host courses for undergraduate and postgraduate students. The Quantum Computing Lab courses jointly taught by IIT Madras faculty and IBM researchers will include hands-on lab sessions on the IBM quantum systems and will augment existing courses on quantum information and computing. IBM will provide the learning resources, tools, and systems access needed by the faculty and students.
  • Quantum computing is fast emerging as one of the disruptive technologies of our times. This collaboration with IIT Madras is part of the IBM Quantum Educators program that helps teachers in the quantum field connect with one another and provide learning resources, tools and systems access they need to provide quality educational experiences.

Pune University Signs MoU with AFMC for Health Research

  • Pitching in to support the COVID 19 pandemic relief work, the administration at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune to prioritise research in the field of healthcare. The two institutions will conduct faculty exchange, joint research projects, provide internships and hands-on learning to students and come up with solutions for challenges faced by the public health sector.
  • Earlier SPPU had signed a similar MoU with the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences as a part of the same effort.
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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS

Thailand Proposes $1 per Night Deal to Entice Tourists

Having kept its borders tightly sealed to leisure travelers for over a year amid COVID-19, Thailand now faces a pressing need to attract foreign tourism, which accounted for one-fifth of its economy in pre-pandemic times.
The popular resort island of Phuket is set to welcome fully vaccinated international visitors quarantine-free starting July 1, three months earlier than the rest of the country.
To entice tourists back, the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) has proposed a new 'One Night, One Dollar' campaign, which would see participating hoteliers offering room rates of US$1 per night to foreign guests for accommodations that would typically run somewhere between 1,000 baht (US$32) and 3,000 baht (US$96) per night.
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