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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

09 Oct 2021

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Poland Will be in European Family of Nations

  • Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki dismissed speculations of a "Polexit" and asserted that Poland wanted to stay in the European Union (EU). The development came a day after a landmark court ruling that experts said could lead to Poland's divorce from the EU like the United Kingdom's exit.
  • Morawiecki said that joining the bloc was one of the highlights of the last decades for Poland as well as the European Union.
  • The Polish top court ruled that some EU treaty articles were incompatible with Poland's Constitution and warned EU institutions not to act beyond the scope of their competencies by interfering with the country's judiciary.

India Slips 6 Ranks on Henley Passport Index 2021

  • India's rank has slipped by six places from last year to 90 on the Henley Passport Index, which lists the world's most travel-friendly passports.
  • The Henley Passport Index comes at a time when countries are easing travel rules for international visitors after almost two years since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • The index ranks the passports of countries according to the number of destinations their holders can visit without a prior visa. The rankings are based on the analysis of data provided by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
  • Japan and Singapore stood at the top of this year's list, with their passports holders allowed to travel visa-free to 192 countries, while South Korea and Germany share the second position. For the third consecutive year, Japan has secured the top position. Meanwhile, Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Pakistan, and Yemen are among the least powerful.
  • India, which held the 84th rank last year, fell down to the 90th position, with its passport holders allowed to travel visa-free to 58 countries.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

RBI to Introduce Internal Ombudsman for NBFCs for Grievance Redressal

  • In order to improve complaint redressal in finance companies, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will introduce the Internal Ombudsman Scheme (IOS) for NBFCs having a higher customer interface.
  • The IOS for NBFCs will be on the lines of IOS for banks and non-bank payment system participants. The finance companies will appoint an ombudsman in addition to the grievance redressal mechanism to examine complaints about deficiency in service.

Ola Launches Vehicle Buying Platform Ola Cars, Names Arun Sirdeshmukh CEO

  • Ola, India's largest mobility platform announced Ola Cars, its new vehicle commerce platform that will provide vehicle purchase and ownership experience to consumers.
  • It will compete with players such as Droom, CarDekho, Cars24, Spinny, Carwale and CarTrade. Ola Cars will begin with pre-owned and, over time, Ola will open it up for new vehicles from Ola Electric and other automotive brands.
  • Ola Cars will enable consumers to purchase both new and pre-owned vehicles through the Ola App. It will offer a bouquet of services to customers, beginning with purchase, vehicle finance and insurance, registration, maintenance including vehicle health diagnostics and service, accessories and finally resale of the vehicle back to Ola Cars. It will be a one-stop shop for customers looking at hassle-free buying, selling and managing their cars.

Ola Launches Vehicle Buying Platform Ola Cars, Names Arun Sirdeshmukh CEO

  • Ola, India's largest mobility platform announced Ola Cars, its new vehicle commerce platform that will provide vehicle purchase and ownership experience to consumers.
  • It will compete with players such as Droom, CarDekho, Cars24, Spinny, Carwale and CarTrade. Ola Cars will begin with pre-owned and, over time, Ola will open it up for new vehicles from Ola Electric and other automotive brands.
  • Ola Cars will enable consumers to purchase both new and pre-owned vehicles through the Ola App. It will offer a bouquet of services to customers, beginning with purchase, vehicle finance and insurance, registration, maintenance including vehicle health diagnostics and service, accessories and finally resale of the vehicle back to Ola Cars. It will be a one-stop shop for customers looking at hassle-free buying, selling and managing their cars.
  • The company also announced the appointment of Arun Sirdeshmukh as chief executive officer of Ola Cars. Sirdeshmukh brings more than 30 years of experience in consumer internet, FMCG, retail and fashion industries, including with Amazon India, Reliance Trends and IBM Global Services. He will oversee the entire sales and distribution, service, marketing, customer support, and go-to-market strategy for the business.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

PM Modi to launch 'Indian Space Association'

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi, digitally launch the 'Indian Space Association' (ISpA).
  • Indian Space Association (ISpA) is the premier industry association of space and satellite companies.
  • ISpA is represented by leading home grown and global corporations having advanced capabilities in space & satellite technologies.
  • Founding members of ISpA include Nelco (Tata Group), Bharti Airtel, Larsen & Toubro, Mapmyindia, OneWeb, Walchandnagar Industries and Ananth Technology Limited.
  • Core members include BEL, Godrej, Hughes India, Centum Electronics, Azista-BST Aerospace Private Limited and Maxar India.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Uttarakhand: Bhimtal MLA Ram Singh Kaira Joins BJP

  • Ram Singh Kaira, an Independent MLA from Uttarakhand's Bhimtal, joined the BJP—the third legislator from the state to do so in weeks. The Bhimtal MLA joined the BJP in the presence of Union minister Smriti Irani, general secretary Dushyant Kumar Gautan and state MP Anil Baluni.
  • Uttarakhand BJP president Madan Kaushik lauded his work as an MLA and said that his presence will further strengthen the party. The hill state is expected to see a straight fight between the BJP and the Congress, while AAP makes efforts to mark its presence.

K. V. Subramanian Steps Down as Government's Chief Economic Adviser

  • K. V. Subramanian stepped down as Chief Economic Adviser after a 3-year tenure. He has decided to return to academia.
  • The government had appointed Subramanian, a ISB Hyderabad professor, as the CEA in December 2018. He had succeeded Arvind Subramanaian.
  • Subramanian holds an MBA and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in financial economics from University of Chicago Booth School of Business. His PhD was completed under the supervision of former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan. He is also an alumnus of the IIT, Kanpur where he studied electrical engineering, as well as Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta.
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DEFENCE

Estonia Buys Blue Spear Missiles for Coastal Defense

  • Estonia's military will receive the Blue Spear missile system to improve coastal defense under a new contract signed with Proteus Advanced Systems, a joint venture of Israel Aerospace Industries and ST Engineering Land Systems.
  • The contract was made through the Estonian Centre for Defence Investment, a military procurement organization set up by the country's Defence Ministry.
  • The deal is a result of a partnership established about two years ago to market the surface-to-surface missiles for coastal protection, either from land or sea, as a way to maximize each company's foothold in the sector. Development of the missile was announced in July 2020.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

World Post Day

  • World Post Day is celebrated every year on October 9, to mark the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) across the world. UPA was established in the year 1874 in Switzerland. Postal systems have been in operation for many centuries.
  • World Post Day was first celebrated in 1969 at the UPU Congress in Tokyo, Japan. It was submitted by an Indian delegation named, Shri Anand Mohan Narula and since then, World Post Day has been celebrated all over the world in order to spotlight the importance of postal services.
  • Every year, the UPU's 192 member countries celebrate World Post Day to mark the importance of universal mail and the UPU's contributions to society and the global economy. Countries hold special stamp exhibitions and launch new postal initiatives. India hosts a week-long celebration each year over the week of October 9.
  • The theme for World Postal Day 2021 was 'Innovate to recover'.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank Bags Two National Awards

  • Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB), sponsored by Canara Bank, has bagged two national awards ('APY Big Believers' and 'Leadership capital') for significant enrolment under the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) from the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).
  • KVGB Chairman P. Gopi Krishna received the awards from PFRDA Chairman Supratim Bandopadhyay at Chennai.

Journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov Win Nobel Peace Prize 2021

  • Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov won the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace. Maria Ressa is CEO of Philippines based news organisation Rappler while Dmitry Andreyevich Muratov is editor-in-chief of the Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta.
  • Committee chair Berit Reiss-Andersen said that Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov awarded the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize are representatives of all journalists who stand up for this ideal in a world in which democracy and freedom of the press face increasingly adverse conditions.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

Health Minister Releases 'The State of the World's Children 2021' Report

  • Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya released UNICEF's global flagship publication "The State of the World's Children 2021; On My Mind: promoting, protecting and caring for children's mental health in New Delhi. The report details the significant impact of COVID-19 pandemic on children's mental health.
  • This is very vital to address mental health as an important aspect for creating a healthy society. Mansukh noted that teachers are very important stakeholders for addressing mental health issues along with parents and family.
  • UNICEF India Representative Dr Yasmin Ali Haque presented some key findings of the report.
  • As per the report, around 14 per cent of 15 to 24-year-olds in India, or 1 in 7 of them, reported often feeling depressed or having little interest in doing things.
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BOOKS AND AUTHORS

Book 'Economist Gandhi' by Jaithirth Rao

  • Indian Entrepreneur and writer Jaithirth Rao, popularly known as Jerry Rao, has come out with a book on Mahatma Gandhi titled "Economist Gandhi: The Roots and the Relevance of the Political Economy of the Mahatma". Jaithirth Rao is the founder and former CEO of the software company Mphasis.
  • The book examines Mahatma Gandhi's economic philosophy and his hidden facet personality- thoughts on economics and capitalism. The book has been published by the Penguin Random House India.
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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS

Ram Van Gaman Tourism Circuit Inaugurated in Chhattisgarh

  • The Chhattisgarh government inaugurated the first phase of the Ram Van Gaman Tourism Circuit Project. The inauguration at the event at Chandkhuri, the city of Mata Kaushalya, was done by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.
  • Baghel kick-started a three-day event on the occasion and recalled the deep connection between Lord Ram and Chhattisgarh during his address.
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