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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

28 Apr 2023

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Pakistan Largest Recipient of ADB Funded Programmes in 2022

  • The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Annual Report 2022 revealed that Pakistan received loans of $5.58 billion, making it the largest recipient of ADB-funded programs/projects in the year 2022. Out of the total lending, Pakistan received concessional funding of $2.67 billion from the bank, highlighting the dire economic situation in the country. This significant lending reflects the severity of the economic crisis in Pakistan, which has been compounded by political and geopolitical uncertainties.
  • The ADB also provided a combined $2.2 billion, directed through the bank's countercyclical support facility, for the Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. All these countries were severely impacted by the food and energy crisis sparked by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In the case of Pakistan, devastating floods exacerbated the economic woes, leading to domestic inflation and curtailing consumption.
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ENVIRONMENT

Researchers Discover Massive 900-Feet-Deep Blue Hole in Mexico

  • The second-deepest blue hole in the world was discovered off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. The giant, underwater cavern is about 900 feet deep and has an area of 147,000 square feet. It is located in Chetumal Bay.
  • Blue holes are home to ancient limestone caves carved into the ocean floor. Due to an accumulation of dead bacteria from fallen trees and leaves, these lesser-known inland blue holes are black in appearance and devoid of light. From the surface, they appear as nothing more than swamps, but what lies beneath is incredible.
  • It is the second deepest known blue hole in the world, after the Dragon Hole in the South China Sea which is believed to extend down some 980 feet.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

RBI Approves Reappointment of N. Kamakodi as MD and CEO of City Union Bank

  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the reappointment of N. Kamakodi as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of City Union Bank.
  • Kamakodi will be the MD and CEO for three years.
  • Kamakodi joined the bank as Deputy General Manager in 2003 and was later elevated to General Manager in 2005. In 2006, he was appointed as Executive Director. From May 2011, he was serving the bank as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.

Adtech Company Infomo Appoints Himanka Das as Country Director India

  • Infomo, an advertising technology company, appointed Himanka Das as country director for India and promoted Rohit Verma as its global chief of strategy and new initiatives.
  • Das has over two decades of experience in advertising. He had leadership roles at Dentsu International for over nine years, which included three years as chief executive officer (CEO) of its group company Vizeum India and an EVP at Carat India. He began his career at Madison World, working at Initiative, Lintas Media Group, FCB Ulka of IPG and Starcom of Publicis Media.
  • Before joining Infomo, Himanka took an academic sabbatical to earn a postgraduate qualification in data science from International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore. He also has a Masters in International Marketing and Mass Communication Studies from University of Pune.

Cummins, Tata Motors Sign Deal to Produce Clean Tech Products in India

  • Global power technology company, Cummins Inc, entered into a definitive agreement with Tata Motors Ltd to manufacture a range of low-to-zero-emissions technology products in India. The two companies established a new business entity, TCPL Green Energy Solutions Private Ltd (GES), a wholly-owned subsidiary under the existing joint venture, Tata Cummins Private Limited (TCPL) in India. The partnership aims to develop and manufacture sustainable technology products, including hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines, fuel delivery systems, battery electric power trains, and fuel cell electric systems, through the Accelera by Cummins brand.
  • The collaboration further strengthens the 30-year-old partnership between Cummins and Tata Motors, established in 1993 through their joint venture TCPL in India.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

NITI Aayog Releases Report Titled Promoting Millets in Diets: Best Practices across States and UTs

  • NITI Aayog released a report titled Promoting Millets in Diets: Best Practices across States and Union Territories of India. The report was released by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman K. Bery in the presence of Member (Health) Dr. V.K. Paul, Member (Agriculture) Dr. Ramesh Chand, and CEO B. V. R. Subrahmanyam. The report presents a set of good and innovative practices adopted by state governments and organizations in various aspects of the millet value chain, especially production, processing, and consumption. The report will serve as a guiding repository to revive and mainstream millets in our diets.
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DEFENCE

IAF's Only C-17 Woman Pilot Brings Back Indians from Sudan under Operation Kaveri

  • Flight Lieutenant Har Raj Kaur Boparai, IAF's first and only woman pilot of the heavy-lift transport aircraft C-17 Globemaster, took part in Operation Kaveri, India's complex mission to bring back its citizens safely from the strife-torn Sudan. The C-17 Globemaster is the largest aircraft asset of the Indian Air Force.
  • Flt Lt H. R. K. Boparai is the first and only woman officer of the IAF who's flown the C-17. She is the only woman officer in the aircraft's squadron.
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PERSONS IN NEWS

Boxing Legend Kaur Singh Passes Away

  • Arjuna Awardee and Padma Shri boxing legend Kaur Singh died at the age of 74.
  • After joining Army in 1971, Kaur Singh took to boxing in 1977. He won gold medals in national boxing championships from 1979 to 1983.
  • He bagged six gold medals in international competitions, including Asian Games.
  • He is the only Indian boxer to have fought against boxing legend Muhammad Ali in an exhibition bout in 1980.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

World Day for Safety and Health at Work

  • World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed every year on April 28 to promote safe, healthy, and decent work environments across the globe. The day serves as an occasion for individuals and organisations to promote a culture of safety and health in the workplace.
  • The World Day for Safety and Health at Work was first observed in 2003 after the International Labour Organization (ILO) declared it an annual international campaign to raise awareness of the importance of workplace safety and health. The day coincides with the anniversary of the 1971 adoption of the Occupational Safety and Health Convention by the ILO.
  • Every year, on World Safety and Health Day, the ILO announces a theme or topic for discussion. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness about safety and health issues in the workplace. In 2023, the theme for World Day for Safety and Health at Work was "A safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental principle and right at work".
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

Breast Surgeon Dr. Raghu Ram Honoured with Telugu Association of London Award

  • Dr. Raghu Ram Pillarisetti, a renowned surgeon, was awarded the lifetime achievement award by the Telugu Association of London. He is the founding director of the AKIMS-Ushalakshmi Centre for Breast Diseases located in Hyderabad. Despite his relatively young age, Dr. Raghuram has become one of the few people to receive the award. He is also the only Indian living outside the UK to be bestowed with this honour.
  • Dr. Raghu Ram Pillarisetti, who is a recipient of the Padma Shri and Dr. B.C. Roy national award, has brought about a major transformation in the treatment of breast cancer in India by implementing various innovative measures over the course of 17 years. He founded the first comprehensive Breast Health Centre in South Asia and established a charitable foundation to raise awareness of breast cancer across the country. Dr. Raghu Ram also initiated the largest population-based screening programme in South Asia, which was implemented in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and is now being extended throughout the country.

Power Grid Conferred with Global Gold Award for CSR Activities

  • Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL), a Maharatna CPSU of Ministry of Power, was honoured with Global Gold Award by The Green Organisation for its CSR initiative. The recognition was given at the Green World Awards 2023 function held at Miami in the USA. Dr. V. K. Singh, Director (Personnel), POWERGRID received the award on behalf of the organisation.
  • The award is a recognition of POWERGRID's CSR work for improving agriculture productivity and rural livelihood through watershed management, community participation and better crop management practices in ten villages of Jaipatna Block of Kalahandi District in Odisha.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

IIT Bombay Secures Second Place in 'Solar Decathlon' Build Challenge in US

  • Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay's SHUNYA (Sustainable Housing for Urbanizing Nation by its Young Aspirants) team secured second place in Solar Decathlon Build Challenge in the United States for their innovative zero-energy house designed to address air quality challenges in Mumbai's hot and humid climate.
  • SHUNYA is a student-driven technical team of IIT Bombay working to build a sustainable future. It was the only team representing India in this competition out of 32 teams from across the world.
  • The team includes more than 50 students with engineering, architectural, and management backgrounds from more than 16 departments of IIT Bombay.

Maharashtra Government & British Council Ink MoU for Internationalisation of Higher Education

  • Department of Higher and Technical Education, Maharashtra and British Council collaborated for Internationalisation of Higher Education in the state. The aim of this collaboration is to enhance curriculum, train faculty and develop leadership skills, support mobility and enhance skills of students.
  • The MoU was signed by Vikas Chandra Rastogi, IAS, Principal Secretary Higher Education and Rashi Jain, Director West India, British Council in the presence of Chandrakant Patil, Minister of Higher and Technical Education and Alison Barrett MBE, Director India, British Council.
  • The collaboration between the two organisations will strengthen educational and cultural exchange to promote the state's aspirations for knowledge and economic development.

PM Modi inaugurates 'NAMO Medical Education and Research Institute'

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated NAMO Medical Education and Research Institute in Silvassa.
  • The foundation stone of NAMO Medical Education and Research Institute was also laid by the Prime Minister himself in January 2019.
  • it will transform healthcare services for the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. The state-of-the-art medical college includes the latest research centres, a 24×7 central library equipped with access to national and international journals, specialised medical staff, medical labs, smart lecture halls, research labs, an anatomy museum, a clubhouse, sports facilities as well as residences for students and faculty members.
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BOOKS AND AUTHORS

One of the World's Rarest Cricket Books to be Offered for Sale in UK

  • A first edition of one of the world's rarest books on cricket from the library of eminent cricket commentator and collector John Arlott is eyeing a world record when it goes on sale at the Firsts Rare Book Fair in London next month, priced at GBP 225,000.
  • "Cricket. A Collection of All the Grand Matches of Cricket played in England within Twenty Years, viz. from 1771 to 1791" by William Epps was printed in 1799 and only a handful of copies are known to have ever existed.
  • The writer was working at the very dawn of the collection of cricket statistics and the book is therefore valued as a precious account of the history of the sport.
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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS

Air India, Sabre Corporation Sign Multi-year Deal for Global Travel Access

  • Air India announced a new multi-year deal with Nasdaq-listed Sabre Corporation that will allow travel agents and corporations worldwide to access the Indian airline's fares and seats via Sabre's global travel marketplace.
  • Air India is utilising Sabre's consultancy expertise and distribution services to help determine optimal routes for its existing and new fleets.
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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Madras High Court Tells Courts Not to Use Wikipedia as Source for Legal Dispute Resolution

  • The Madras High Court directed the courts to refrain from using crowd-sourced websites such as Wikipedia in legal dispute resolution.
  • Setting aside an NIA Court order, which rejected the discharge plea of a man booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the Division Bench of Justice M. Sundar and Justice Nirmal Kumar quoted the Supreme Court verdict in the Acer India case and Hewlett Packard case, wherein the Apex Court had cautioned against the courts using sources like Wikipedia in legal dispute resolution.
  • It said that the Apex Court had put in a caveat and caution against use of such sources (Wikipedia) in legal dispute resolution.
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