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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

14 Sep 2022

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

'Village Boy' William Ruto Sworn in as Kenya's President

  • William Ruto was sworn in as Kenya's President after narrowly winning the August 9 election in East Africa's most stable democracy.
  • The Supreme Court had rejected a challenge by losing candidate and long-time opposition figure Raila Odinga of the official results, completing a markedly peaceful election in a country with a history of troubled ones.
  • Ruto had been the deputy to outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Dr. Renee Wegrzyn Appointed as the Director of ARPA-H

  • The US President Joe Biden appointed Dr. Renee Wegrzyn as the inaugural director of the ARPA-H (Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health).
  • Dr. Renee Wegrzyn, is a biologist and former government scientist.
  • The ARPA-H Director's tenure would last for five years.
  • The purpose of the ARPA-H is to seek innovative solutions to biomedical problems.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Axis Bank, Square Yards Launch Co-branded Home Buyer Ecosystem

  • Private lender Axis Bank and Square Yards, an integrated real estate platform launched 'Open Doors', a co-branded home buyer ecosystem, which offers one-stop solution from searching to buying a home.
  • As per reports, Open Doors is a first-of-its-kind unified platform, designed to address the entire gamut of customer queries related to residential property.
  • With this collaboration, Axis Bank and Square Yards customers can avail an array of financial benefits, including customized loan amounts and flexible tenure, along with minimal documentation for a seamless home buying experience.

Former RBI Deputy Governor Kanungo, Kaushik Dutta Join BharatPe Board

  • Fintech unicorn BharatPe appointed former RBI deputy governor B. P. Kanungo and TARI founder Kaushik Dutta as independent directors as it looks to strengthen governance rigour and transparency in the preparation of a listing.
  • The firm, which currently has nine directors on its board, is looking to have at least one-third of directors as independent directors.
  • The appointments are in line with the company's aim to build a world-class institution and being the torchbearer of corporate governance in the start-up world.

BMW Agrees to Set Up Auto Parts Manufacturing Plant in Punjab

  • As per reports, Germany's luxury carmaker BMW agreed to set up its auto part manufacturing unit in Punjab.
  • A decision to this effect was taken during the visit of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann at BMW headquarters in Germany.
  • Mann was on a visit to Germany to woo investors as his government promotes Punjab as the most preferred destination for doing business.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

MeitY Start-up Hub Joins Hands with Meta to Support XR Technology Start-ups

  • The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's start-up hub and social media giant Meta joined hands to launch an accelerator programme to support the growth of extended reality or XR technology-based start-ups across India.
  • As a part of the tie-up, the IT ministry's start-up hub and Meta would support 40 early-stage start-ups working in the field of XR technologies with a grant of Rs. 20 lakh each. The program wpuld also encourage early-stage innovators working on XR technology in sectors such as education, learning and skills, healthcare, gaming, entertainment, agritech, climate action, tourism and sustainability.
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SPORTS

Alireza Firouzja Wins Sinquefield Cup & the Grand Chess Tour

  • Alireza Firouzja beat Ian Nepomniachtchi in play-offs to win the ninth edition of the Sinquefield Cup. Firouzja also grabbed an extra $100,000 for winning this year's Grand Chess Tour. The youngster came from winning the Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz Tournament a couple of weeks ago.
  • Alireza Firouzja is an Iranian-French chess grandmaster. Firouzja is the youngest ever 2800-rated player, beating the previous record set by Magnus Carlsen by more than five months. A chess prodigy, Firouzja won the Iranian Chess Championship at age 12 and earned the Grandmaster title at 14.

Golden Slam for Golden Girls

  • Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova completed the career 'Golden Slam' by winning the US Open women's doubles title. The pair fought back to beat unseeded Americans Caty McNally and Taylor Townsend 3-6 7-5 6-1 to pick up their sixth Grand Slam doubles title together. They won the Australian Open and Wimbledon this year but were unable to defend their French Open title due to Krejcikova's illness.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

National Maritime Heritage Complex to be Built in Gujarat

  • Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is building the National Maritime Heritage Complex at the historic Indus Valley civilization region of Lothal in Gujarat with a total cost of Rs. 3500 crore. The first-of-its-kind complex in India, this centre will showcase India's rich and diverse maritime heritage. The foundation stone for the NMHC project was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the consent for the master plan was given in March 2019.
  • The project is planned to be completed in different phases. In phase 1A, a museum will be built with 5 galleries and a naval gallery on 35 acres of land at an investment of Rs. 774.23 crore.
  • In phase 1B, the remaining portions of the museum will be built, including galleries, lighthouse, 5D dome theatre, Bagicha Complex and other infrastructure. This phase is proposed to be developed under EPC mode.
  • Phase 2 will consist of state pavilions, Lothal city, Maritime Institute including hostel, eco-resorts, maritime & naval theme park, climate change theme park, monument theme park and adventure & amusement park. Components under this phase shall be executed under PPP mode.

A.N. Shamseer Elected as Kerala Assembly Speaker

  • CPI(M) legislator and the candidate of the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) A. N. Shamseer was elected Speaker of the Kerala Assembly.
  • Shamseer defeated Congress MLA and United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate Anwar Sadat by 96 to 40 votes in the ballot held at the Kerala Legislative Assembly.
  • Shamseer succeeded his party colleague M. B. Rajesh as the Speaker. The post fell vacant after the latter replaced M. V. Govindan as Minister for Local Self Government following a rejig in the Pinarayi Vijayan Ministry.

Uttar Pradesh Tops in Country, 8462 Lakes Developed under Mission Amrit Sarovar

  • Uttar Pradesh topped the states in the country with the construction of 8,462 Amrit Sarovars (lakes), while implementing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious Mission Amrit Sarovar, aimed at conserving water for the future. Madhya Pradesh was ranked second, Jammu and Kashmir third, Rajasthan fourth and Tamil Nadu fifth in the mission implementation.
  • Within Uttar Pradesh, Lakhimpur Kheri secured the first position by constructing 256 Amrit Sarovars, while Gorakhpur and Pratapgarh got second and third positions, with 244 and 231 lakes, respectively.
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DEFENCE

India, Japan Conduct Sixth Edition of Maritime Exercise 'JIMEX'

  • The sixth edition of Japan-India Maritime Exercise 2022 (JIMEX 22) hosted by the Indian Navy began at Visakhapatnam in the Bay of Bengal.
  • The Indian Navy is represented by three indigenously designed and built warships, Sahyadri, a multi-purpose stealth frigate and Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvettes Kadmatt and Kavaratti. Additionally, Guided Missile Destroyer Ranvijay, Fleet Tanker Jyoti, Offshore Patrol Vessel Sukanya, submarines, MIG 29K fighter aircraft, Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft and ship-borne helicopters are also participating in the exercise.
  • The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) ships were led by R Adm Hirata Toshiyuki, Commander Escort Flotilla Four, and Indian Naval ships by R Adm Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet.
  • JIMEX 22 involves two Phases; exercises at sea and a harbour phase at Visakhapatnam.
  • This edition marked the 10th anniversary of JIMEX, which began in Japan in 2012.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

Hindi Diwas

  • Hindi Diwas is celebrated every year on September 14.
  • Hindi Diwas is celebrated every year to commemorate the adoption of Hindi in the Devanagari script as one of the official languages of the nation. The language was adopted by the National Constitution on September 14, 1949 and it became the official language of the country.
  • The day also marks celebrating the birthday of Beohar Rajendra Simha who played a crucial role in getting Hindi in Devanagari script approved as an official language of India. He was born on September 14, 1916.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

Lee Jung-jae Wins the 74th Emmy Award for Best Male Actor in Drama Series

  • Actor Lee Jung-jae won an Emmy for the Best Actor in a Drama for his performance in Netflix's hit series Squid Game. The win also makes him only the fourth Asian actor ever to win an Emmy for acting and the first ever to win the award for a non-English speaking role.
  • Held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, Jung-Jae was up against names such as Jason Bateman ('Ozark'), Brian Cox ('Succession'), Bob Odenkirk ('Better Call Saul'), Adam Scott ('Severance') and Jeremy Strong ('Succession').

SIIMA Awards 2022

  • The biggest award, South Indian International Movie Awards 2022 (SIIMA) was held in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Several biggies from the South including Allu Arjun, Silambarasan T.R., Pooja Hegde, Vijay Deverakonda, Kamal Haasan, and many others graced their presence at the award night. The awardees of Telugu and Kannada films were announced. From Allu Arjun, Ranveer Singh to Yash, many won big at SIIMA.
  • Some of the winners are: Best Film: Pushpa: The Rise (Mythri Movie Makers), Best Director: Sukumar (Pushpa: The Rise), Best Actor: Allu Arjun (Pushpa: The Rise), Best Actress: Pooja Hedge (Most Eligible Bachelor), Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari (Pushpa: The Rise) and Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Varalakshmi Sarathkumar (Krack).
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

HC Dismisses Reappointment of Sonali Chakrabarti as Calcutta University VC

  • A division bench of the Calcutta High Court dismissed a decision of the state government to reappoint Sonali Chakrabarti Banerjee as the Vice-Chancellor of the Calcutta University.
  • Daughter of the late legendary Bengal poet, Nirendranath Chakrabarti, Sonali Chakrabarti Banerjee, is wife of Alapan Banerjee, former West Bengal Chief Secretary and the current chief advisor to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
  • She is also the first woman Vice-Chancellor of the Calcutta University.
  • In August 2021, the state government had announced its decision to re-appoint Sonali Chakrabarti Banerjee. However, that decision was challenged in the court by advocate Anindya Sundar Das.

SIU Launches Symbiosis School of Online and Digital Learning

  • Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU) launched Symbiosis School of Online and Digital Learning (SSODL). Interested candidates can apply for online courses at the official Symbiosis website — dm.ssodl.edu.in.
  • The new school will offer a host of Undergraduate and Post-graduate online programmes such as BBA, BSc in Economics, BCA, MBA, MSc in Computer Applications, MSc in Data Sciences, MSc in Economics and MA in Mass Communication. Candidates have time till October 30 to apply for these courses, which will begin on November 15.
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ART AND CULTURE

Lieutenant Governor R.K. Mathur Inaugurates Ladakh Screenwriters Fair in Leh

  • Ladakh Lieutenant Governor R.K. Mathur virtually inaugurated a 5-day Ladakh Screenwriters Fair in Leh. Mr. Mathur said that Ladakh technicians and content providers are familiar with the film industry. Ladakh has been part of the industry with its natural beautiful landscapes and culture. He appealed to the participants to gain the knowledge and guidance from the experts of the film industry to present Ladakh in film media.
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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Punjab and Haryana High Court: Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Elevation of 9 Judicial Officers as Judges

  • The Supreme Court collegium recommended elevation of nine judicial officers from Punjab and Haryana, including five women officers as judges of the High Court.
  • These include Gurbir Singh, district and sessions judge, Chandigarh; Deepak Gupta, district and sessions judge, Panchkula; Amarjot Bhatti, district and sessions judge, Hoshiarpur; Ritu Tagore, district and sessions judge, (principal judge, family court), Ambala; Manisha Batra, district and sessions judge, Panipat; Harpreet Kaur Jeewan, district and sessions judge, Rupnagar; Sukhwinder Kaur, district and sessions judge (presiding officer, state transport authority, Punjab); Sanjiv Berry, registrar general, Punjab and Haryana High Court and Vikram Aggarwal, district and sessions judge (registrar vigilance, High Court).
  • The development comes three days after the High Court upheld the seniority list of Haryana Superior Judicial Service officers. The dispute over the seniority was pending adjudication since August 2015. The final notification on appointments comes from the Central government.
  • The High Court currently has a strength of 56 judges and if all the recommendations are approved, the number would be 65, highest number of judges the high court ever had.
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