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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

29 Apr 2023

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

US President, South Korean President Secures a Landmark Deal

  • US President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol secured a landmark deal which includes plans to periodically deploy US nuclear-armed submarines in South Korea. According to reports, Washington also agreed to involve Seoul in its planning for the use of nuclear weapons in any conflict with North Korea. In return, South Korea agreed to not develop its own nuclear weapons.
  • The US President said that the deal, called the Washington Declaration, will strengthen the allies' co-operation in deterring a North Korean attack.
  • The declaration came amid rising concerns about nuclear threats from North Korea as the country carries out a record number of ballistic missile tests.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Hinduja's Offer to Infuse Rs. 300 cr More in Reliance General Insurance

  • Reliance General Insurance needs cash injection to maintain solvency levels. Hinduja Group offered to invest an additional Rs. 300 crore in the company, a part of Reliance Capital. It offered another Rs. 50 crore for other expenses.
  • The Anil Ambani-led Reliance General Insurance had asked lenders for a Rs. 600 crore cash infusion in December 2022 to meet the solvency requirements of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). The lenders had rejected this funding call, putting the onus for the private insurance firm on the incoming investor.

Godrej Consumer Products Acquires Raymond's FMCG Business

  • Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) announced the acquisition of the consumer products business of Raymond Consumer Care (RCCL), a subsidiary of BSE-listed Raymond, in an all-cash deal of Rs. 2,825 crore.
  • With this transaction, Godrej will get Raymond's marquee brands such as Park Avenue (for the consumer products category), KS (deodorants), KamaSutra, and Premium. Park Avenue as a clothing brand will remain with Raymond.
  • RCCL will be a listed entity with a pure-play consumer-focused lifestyle business and sell the consumer products business to GCPL in a slump sale. This will enable RCCL to be free of net debt.

Vodafone Appoints Finance Chief Margherita Della Valle as CEO

  • Vodafone (VOD.L) appointed interim Chief Executive Officer Margherita Della Valle to the role, saying she impressed the company's board with her "pace and decisiveness to begin the necessary transformation" of the mobile operator.
  • The company, which spans Europe and Africa, conducted a rigorous internal and external search before choosing the insider who has been Chief Financial Officer since 2018.
  • She stepped into the top role on an interim basis after Nick Read abruptly left in December 2022, when he agreed with the board that it was the right moment for a new leader.
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SPORTS

Jaden Pariat Becomes First Indian in 6 Years to Get on Podium at British F4 Championship

  • Young Indian racing star Jaden Pariat of Argenti Motorsport displayed his immense talent with a podium in the first round of the ROKiT British F4 Championship at Donington Park. He is only the second Indian to get an international podium in a Tatuus F4 car after Kush Maini's podium in 2017.
  • The podium is being hailed as a big milestone for the younger generation looking to break through to higher levels of Formula racing.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Rajnath Singh Chairs SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Delhi

  • The Defence Ministers of India, Russia, China and other member nations of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) deliberated on pressing regional security challenges and related issues at a conclave hosted by New Delhi.
  • The meeting was chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
  • Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu, Russia's Sergei Shoigu, Tajikistan's Colonel General Sherali Mirzo, Iran's Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Gharaei Ashtiyani and Kazakhstan's Colonel General Ruslan Zhaksylykov were among those who attended the meeting in Delhi.
  • The SCO is an influential economic and security bloc and has emerged as one of the largest transregional international organisations.
  • The SCO was founded at a summit in Shanghai in 2001 by the presidents of Russia, China, the Kyrgyz Republic, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
  • India and Pakistan became its permanent members in 2017.

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar Inaugurates Summit on Farm Machinery Technology

  • Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the Summit on Farm Machinery Technology, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Tractor and Mechanisation Association (TMA) in New Delhi. Mr. Tomar said that there are about 85 per cent of small farmers in the country, who should get the benefit of technology and machinery.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

International Astronomy Day

  • International Astronomy Day is observed on several days a year to observe celestial objects such as the moon and to share knowledge about astronomy with everyone. This is a day for astronomy enthusiasts to come together and share their knowledge and ideas with one another. The International Astronomy Day 2023 was observed on April 29.
  • Doug Berger started the celebration of International Astronomy Day in 1973. He was the then president of the Astronomical Association of Northern California. He intended to set up various telescopes in busy urban locations so that people could get a peek at the universe. It was an attempt to raise the general public's interest in astronomy. The event received a remarkable response and was later expanded to other countries.
  • International Astronomy Day is now celebrated in many countries worldwide. Many organizations associated with astronomy sponsor the event.

International Dance Day

  • International Dance Day, also known as World Dance Day, is celebrated annually on April 29 worldwide. It serves as a special day of celebration to recognise and appreciate the value and significance of the art of Dance. It recognises dance as a powerful tool for stress relief, self-expression, the celebration of happiness, and a means of fostering connection and togetherness among people.
  • International Dance Day was established by the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI), which is the main partner for performing arts of UNESCO, in 1982. The date of April 29th was chosen to commemorate the birthday of Jean Georges Noverre, a renowned innovator and scholar of dance who is credited with creating a modern ballet. Dance is celebrated on this day as one of the most dynamic and expressive forms of art, offering numerous benefits to individuals and communities.

World Veterinary Day

  • World Veterinary Day is an annual event celebrated on the last Saturday of April (in 2023 April 29) to raise awareness about the importance of veterinarians and their contributions to animal health, welfare, and public health. It is celebrated around the world through various activities such as seminars, workshops, public lectures, and social media campaigns. It is an opportunity to recognize and appreciate the hard work and dedication of veterinarians in ensuring the health and well-being of animals and humans alike.
  • World Veterinary Day was first celebrated on April 29, 2000, as an initiative by the World Veterinary Association (WVA). Since then, it has been observed every year on the last Saturday of April, with a different theme chosen each year to highlight a specific aspect of veterinary medicine. This day provides a valuable opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate the significant contributions of veterinarians to society and to increase awareness about the importance of veterinary medicine.
  • the theme for World Veterinary Day 2023 was 'Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness in the Veterinary Profession'.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

King Charles Confers Britain's Honorary MBE on UK-based Sanskrit Scholar

  • A well-known UK-based Sanskrit scholar and the Executive Director of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan centre in London was conferred an honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by King Charles III for services to Indian classical arts in Britain.
  • M. N. Nandakumara, who hails from the village of Mattur in Karnataka, was associated with the Bhavan for 46 years and welcomed Charles, the then Prince of Wales, to the popular Indian cultural hub on several occasions.
  • The honorary award, approved by the British monarch for foreign nationals for their contribution to public life, was confirmed by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) has been conferred "for services to the teaching, performance and accessibility of Indian classical arts in the UK".

Russian Poet Maria Stepanova Wins Leipzig Book Prize 2023

  • Maria Stepanova, a powerful contemporary voice of Russian literature now living in exile in Berlin, was awarded the prestigious Leipzig Book Prize for European Understanding in 2023.
  • The Russian-Jewish author, whose novel 'In Memory of Memory explores Stalinism and the fall of the Soviet Union', was nominated for the Booker Prize in 2021, was honoured in Leipzig for her volume of poetry, Girls Without Clothes. It is described as a sensitive and highly poetic study of often hidden violence against the female body and the power imbalance that drives this oppression.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

India Signs Research MoU with UK

  • The UK and India signed an agreement to collaborate on science and innovation. A memorandum of understanding on research was signed between the two countries in the UK Parliament.
  • The objective of this agreement is to enable quicker, deeper collaboration on science between the two countries, with the aim of helping economic growth, creating skilled jobs and improving lives in the UK, India, and worldwide. Through this agreement, the two countries hope to minimise red tape standing in the way of major collaborations.
  • This agreement will also bring in new joint research schemes aiming to deliver progress on some of the biggest issues facing the world, from climate change and pandemic preparedness through AI and machine learning.

Union Cabinet Approves Setting up of 157 Government Nursing Colleges

  • The Union Cabinet approved the establishment of 157 nursing colleges at a cost of Rs. 1,570 crore in co-location with the medical colleges set up in the country since 2014.
  • The step would add around 15,700 new nursing graduate seats every year. It would also ensure quality, affordable and equitable nursing education in the country, particularly in under-served districts, states and Union territories.
  • Of the total 157 colleges, 27 will be set up in Uttar Pradesh, 23 in Rajasthan, 14 in Madhya Pradesh and 11 each in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
  • Bihar will get 8 nursing colleges, Jammu and Kashmir and Odisha 7 each, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat and Jharkhand 5 each, Karnataka and Uttarakhand 4 each, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh 3 each, and Haryana will get 1 nursing college.
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BOOKS AND AUTHORS

Amitav Ghosh's New Non-fiction Book 'Smoke and Ashes' to Release in July 2023

  • On July 15, 2023 HarperCollins' Fourth Estate will publish a book titled "Smoke and Ashes: A Writer's Journey Through Opium's Hidden Histories" by Amitav Ghosh. The book is a combination of a memoir, a travelogue, and a deep dive into the economic and cultural history of opium. Ghosh explains that the book is based on the vast amount of research he conducted while writing his trilogy of novels between 2005 and 2015. Overall, "Smoke and Ashes" explores the hidden and often overlooked aspects of opium's impact on history and society.
  • The book is also a very personal look at Ghosh's own engagement with opium's hidden histories – this is at one level a writer's memoir, with deep insights into the process of writing the "Ibis Trilogy", which comprises the novels "Sea of Poppies", "River of Smoke" and "Flood of Fire", the publishers said. "Smoke and Ashes" tells the story of how this common and deceptively humble plant has shaped the modern world, and the key part it is now playing in the unmaking of that world.
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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Central Government Appoints Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal as Judge of Chhattisgarh High Court

  • The Central government gave a green signal to the appointment of judicial officer Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal as a judge of Chhattisgarh High Court.
  • The Supreme Court Collegium had recommendation the appointment of judicial officer Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal as judged of Chhattisgarh High Court on April 12, 2023.
  • The Chhattisgarh High Court at present, is functioning at a strength of 14 judges as opposed to a sanctioned strength 22 of with a vacancy of 8.
  • It was established on 1 November 2000 with the creation of New state of Chhattisgarh upon the reorganisation of the state of Madhya Pradesh. The High Court of Bilaspur is the 19th High Court of India.
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