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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

14 Apr 2023

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

World's 'Most Criminal Countries' Ranking: India at 77 Spot

  • World of Statistics shared the ranking of the world's "most criminal countries". On the list, Venezuela was ranked the top, followed by Papua New Guinea (2), Afghanistan (3), South Africa (4), Honduras (5), Trinidad (6), Guyana (7), Syria (8), Somalia (9) and Jamaica (10), respectively. India stood at 77 spots while the US and UK were ahead of India in the criminal ranking country. The US was at 55r and the UK at 65, according to the World of Statistics. Turkey, Germany, and Japan were among the least criminal countries, ranked at 92nd, 100th, and 135th ranks.
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ENVIRONMENT

Cyclone Ilsa: Powerful Storm Hits Western Australia

  • A powerful cyclone hit Western Australia as a category five storm, setting a wind speed record but sparing populated areas from major damage.
  • Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa struck the state close to Port Hedland, the world's largest iron ore export hub.
  • The cyclone is the strongest to hit the region in some 14 years.
  • Winds of 218km/h were recorded on Bedout Island just off the coast as the storm touched down, setting a preliminary 10-minute sustained wind record for Australia.
  • The previous record was 194km/h - winds that were recorded when Cyclone George slammed into the country in 2007.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Avaada Energy Wins 560 MW Solar Project in Maharashtra

  • Renewable Energy firm Avaada Energy bagged a 560 MW solar project for supplying solar power to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL) at a tariff of Rs. 2.88 per unit.
  • Avaada Energy, an arm of Avaada Group – India's leading integrated energy enterprise with business interests across the energy transition value chain, won the 560 MW (DC) solar project bid in an e-reverse auction conducted by MSEDCL.
  • As per the bid terms, the PPA (power purchase agreement) will be signed between the two entities for 25 years, and the project will be commissioned within 18 months.
  • The plant is expected to generate about 951 million units annually, which will help reduce 8,85,563 tonnes of CO 2 equivalent emissions annually.

RBI Okays Re-appointment of Sanjay Agarwal as MD of AU Small Finance Bank

  • Reserve Bank of India approved the re-appointment of Sanjay Agarwal as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of AU Small Finance Bank for a period of three years.
  • Besides, the regulator also cleared re-appointment of Uttam Tibrewal as the whole-time director for a period of three years.
  • Jaipur-based AU Small Finance Bank is an Indian Small Finance Bank founded as vehicle finance company AU Financiers in 1996 and converted to a small finance bank in April 2017. It serves low- and middle-income individuals and micro and small businesses that have limited or no access to formal banking and finance channels.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

WhatsApp Launches 'Stay Safe' Campaign to Educate Users

  • WhatsApp announced a new campaign called "Stay Safe with WhatsApp," which highlights the several safety features that are pre-built on the messaging app. The campaign will run for a total of three months with a focus on several safety-centric features like 'Block and Report,' 'Two-Step Verification,' and 'Privacy and group settings.'
  • The campaign highlights why it is important to add two-step verification to WhatsApp, which requires a six-digit pin and an OTP to authenticate a user. This will be helpful if the smartphone is lost, as the miscreant will not be able to access WhatsApp without the security pin.
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SPORTS

Aman Sehrawat Clinches India's First Gold Medal in Asian Wrestling Championships 2023

  • Aman Sehrawat clinched India's first gold medal at the Asian Wrestling Championships after beating Kyrgyzstan's Almaz Smanbekov in the 57 kg category. Sehrawat beat Smanbekov 9-4 in the summit bout on the penultimate day of the championships. Sehrawat, who trains at Delhi's famed Chhatrasal Stadium, had earlier beaten Japan's Rikuto Arai 7-1 in the quarter-finals before defeating China's Wanhao Zou 7-4 in the semi-finals.
  • It was the second podium finish of the 2023 season for Sehrawat, who had won a bronze at the Zagreb Open in February. He had won the U-23 World Championships 2022.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Rajasthan: 2nd Women 20 International Meeting Concludes in Jaipur

  • The 2nd Women 20 (W20) International Meeting concluded in Jaipur, Rajasthan on April 14.
  • The event commenced on April 12 with "Jan Bhagidari- The Women Journey of Women Empowerment," Union Minister of State, Culture, Arjun Ram Meghwal was the Chief guest of the event.
  • The W20 meeting brought together 120 women leaders from across 18 G20 countries who addressed gender inequality issues and promoted women's economic empowerment globally.
  • The meeting focused on the theme of "Women Led Development Leverage Women's Untapped Potential to Accelerate Inclusive and Sustainable Future."
  • India's W20 agenda focused on five key priorities: Women's Entrepreneurship, Grassroots Women's Leadership, Bridging the Gender Digital Divide, Education and Skill Development, and Climate Change.
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DEFENCE

Special Forces of Army, Air Force Conduct Mega Exercise in Eastern Sector

  • The strategic forces of the Indian Army and the Air Force carried out a multi-domain exercise in strategically key areas in the Eastern sector amid the lingering border row in eastern Ladakh.
  • The exercise was aimed at validating joint plans for strategic airlift of specialised forces employing IAF's fixed and rotary wing platforms by landing and dropping in designated areas for undertaking kinetic actions.
  • The exercise took place in the backdrop of Beijing announcing Chinese names for 11 more places in Arunachal Pradesh which the neighbouring country claims as southern part Tibet. India had rejected the Chinese move.
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PERSONS IN NEWS

All India Muslim Personal Law Board Chief Maulana Rabe Hasni Nadvi Passes Away

  • President of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) Maulana Rabe Hasni Nadvi died in Lucknow.
  • Maulana Rabe has always worked for unity and peace among all sections of the society and as Islamic scholar he has given immense contribution as academician and writer.
  • Nadvi has been the president of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board for the last 21 years.

National Award-winning Actress Uttara Baokar Passes Away

  • Veteran film and television actress Uttara Baokar passed away. She was also a theatre artist.
  • Uttara Baokar studied acting at the National School of Drama (NSD). She has played various roles in different plays such as Padmavati in Mukyhamantri, Mena in Mena Gurjari, Desdemona in Shakespeare's Othello, mother in playwright Girish Karnad's Tughlaq, among others.
  • In 1984, she won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, India's National Academy for Acting. She also appeared in Marathi films like Doghi (1995) with Sadashiv Amrapurkar and Renuka Daftardar, Uttarayan (2005), Shevri (2006) and Restaurant (2006), with Sonali Kulkarni. She came in the limelight following her role in Govind Nihlani's movie Tamas.
  • The veteran actress has appeared in popular TV shows like Udaan, Antaral, X Zone, Rishtey Kora Kaagaz, Nazarana, Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin, Kashmakash Zindagi Ki and Jabb Love Hua.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Remembrance Day

  • April 14 marks the birthday of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, Father of the Constitution of India and civil rights activist, who was born on April 14, 1891.
  • Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, fondly remembered as the Father of the Constitution of India, played a crucial role in shaping the vibrant democratic structure that India prides itself upon. His birthday is celebrated as Ambedkar Jayanti or Bhim Jayanti on April 14 every year. The day is also commemorated as Equality Day across the country.
  • Baba Saheb' Ambedkar was born in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh on April 14, 1891, to army officer Ramji Maloji Sakpal and Bhimabai Sakpal. Belonging to the Mahar (Dalit) caste, he had to face the evil of untouchability since his school day.
  • Ambedkar rose above the discrimination and went on to complete his doctorates in economics from both Columbia University and London School of Economics. Early in his career he worked as an economist, professor and lawyer. He inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement and campaigned extensively against discrimination against Dalits.
  • Ambedkar went on to become the Minister for Labour in Viceroy's Executive Council during the British Raj. After Independence, he was named the first Minister for Law and Justice. He was then appointed as the Chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee.
  • Throughout his life, Ambedkar championed the cause of equality, be it in the underprivileged social classes or women.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

SRCC Hosts Business Conclave

  • Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) hosted the Business Conclave from April 12 to April 14. This conclave is the annual flagship event of the college, and this year (2023) it returned offline for the first time after the pandemic.
  • Students got a chance to meet the prodigies of their fields in their campus. It is designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn about the latest trends and developments in business and to interact with leading experts in the field.
  • This year (2023), the Conclave followed the theme "Uniting Visionaries, Redefining Excellence", where the students challenged themselves and elevated their full potential. Students joined forces with industry leaders and innovators and participated in this event.

China Records World's First Human Death from H3N8 Bird Flu

  • A woman died from H3N8 bird flu in China, the World Health Organization reported – the first known human fatality from the avian influenza strain.
  • H3N8 is known to have been circulating since 2002 after first emerging in North American waterfowl. It is known to infect horses, dogs and seals.
  • It had not been detected in humans before two non-fatal cases emerged, both also in China, in April and May 2022.
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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS

India's First Semi-High Speed Regional Rail Service Named 'RAPIDX'

  • The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) named India's first semi-high-speed regional rail services as 'RAPIDX'. These trains will operate on the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridors, which are being constructed to link important urban nodes across the National Capital Region (NCR). The name 'RAPIDX' has been selected because it is simple to read and pronounce in different languages.
  • In addition to signifying speed and progress, the X in the name denotes next generation technology and the new-age mobility solution. It also represents youth, optimism, and energy.
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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Supreme Court Directs Lalit Modi to Tender Unconditional Apology for Making Distatsteful Comments against Indian Judiciary

  • The Supreme Court, while reprimanding Indian Premier League founder Lalit Modi for belittling the Indian judiciary on social media, directed him to tender an unconditional apology before this court in the matter.
  • The orders were passed by the Bench of Justice M.R. Shah and Justice C.T. Ravikumar, which expressed its dissatisfaction over the counter-affidavit filed by Modi and directed him to file a fresh affidavit, stating that he would not post any such remarks in future, which even remotely, would tantamount to tarnishing the image of the judiciary.
  • The Apex Court, while noting that the IPL founder was not above the law and institution, further directed him to tender an apology on social media as well as in leading national newspapers.
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