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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

12 May 2023

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Pakistan Supreme Court Declares Imran Khan's Arrest 'Illegal', Orders his Immediate Release

  • In a major relief for Imran Khan, Pakistan's Supreme Court declared the former Prime Minister's arrest illegal and ordered his immediate release after he was produced before a bench on its orders.
  • The order to produce Khan was issued by a three-member bench, comprising Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar and Justice Athar Minallah.
  • The bench, which heard Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman's plea against his arrest in the Al-Qadir Trust case, expressed anger at the way Khan was taken into custody from the premises of the Islamabad High Court.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Union Finance Minister Chairs the 27th Meeting of Financial Stability and Development Council

  • Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the 27th meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) in New Delhi. This was the first meeting held after the announcement of the Budget 2023-24. The council discussed the policy and legislative reform measures needed to develop the financial sector further and increase financial access for the people.
  • Sitharaman emphasised that ensuring financial sector stability is a shared responsibility of regulators. The regulators were advised to reduce the compliance burden further and ensure a streamlined and efficient regulatory environment. The Union Finance Minister will review the progress achieved in this regard with each regulator in June 2023.
  • To safeguard the stability and resilience of the Indian financial ecosystem, regulators were also urged to ensure the cyber-security preparedness of the information technology systems to reduce the risk of cyber-attacks, protect sensitive financial data, and maintain overall system integrity.

Yes BANK Launches Solar Financing Program to Aid MSMEs

  • Yes Bank launched of YES KIRAN, an attractive lending proposition aimed at offering financial assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) manufacturers who wish to install solar panels at their premises. Through this programme, the bank aims to support the adoption of sustainable energy practices by small and mid-sized enterprises while also bringing in cost efficiency by helping them curtail their expenses towards power and fuel.
  • Yes Bank is one of the largest lenders to the country's clean energy space. The launch of YES KIRAN is a testament to the bank's effort to revolutionize the global initiative of adopting renewable source of energy as a primary source. With the launch of the YES KIRAN initiative, the bank is partnering the nation in becoming an early adopter of solar energy, thereby setting an exemplary benchmark before the world.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Google's Bard Chatbot to Launch Globally, Including India

  • Search giant Google opened up access to its ChatGPT rival chatbot Bard to more than 180 countries, while also removing a waitlist that was required for access. Google also added a number of new features to Bard in a bid to take control of the AI chatbot landscape, currently dominated by OpenAI's ChatGPT.
  • Bard will be available in Japanese and Korean, while the company is preparing to add support for 40 more languages soon. Bard is now powered by Google's latest large language model (LLM), PaLM 2. The switch to the PaLM2 language model has enabled recent improvements in Bard, including coding capabilities, advanced math and reasoning skills, and more.
  • Notably, Bard was initially only available to users in the US and UK via a waitlist. The chatbot is now available in more than 180 countries and territories, and Google promises to add support for more countries soon. However, Bard is still in the beta stage and, like other generative AI-based chatbots, is prone to making mistakes and 'hallucinating'.
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SPORTS

Mastercard Takes Over as ICC's Global Sponsor, Replacing BharatPe

  • Mastercard took over from BharatPe as the global sponsor of the International Cricket Council (ICC), a multinational financial services corporation based in the United States. Over the past year, Mastercard was actively seeking to secure lucrative sponsorship deals and has already secured the title sponsorship rights for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) international and domestic home fixtures from Paytm.
  • This multi-year agreement will provide Mastercard with prominent on-screen and in-venue branding opportunities, such as having their logo displayed in 3D on the field and on LED advertising boards near the boundary rope. Additionally, Mastercard will have the chance to create exclusive experiences for its customers during the upcoming ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023 in India.

Yashasvi Jaiswal Slams Fastest Fifty in IPL's History

  • Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Yashasvi Jaiswal created history against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and became the quickest batsman to score a half-century in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The left-handed batsman breached the 50-run mark in only 13 balls. Jaiswal broke K. L. Rahul's record of the fastest fifty in IPL. K. L. Rahul had scored the fastest fifty in 14 balls.
  • K. L. Rahul and Pat Cummins are in the second position, having used only 14 balls to reach 50 runs. Until 2018, the record was jointly held by Yusuf Pathan and Sunil Narine who both scored 50 runs off 15 balls. Nicholas Pooran is in sixth place, also scoring a half century in 15 deliveries.

AIPA Organise Third National Ranking Pickleball Tournament in Margao

  • The third National Ranking Pickleball Tournament will be organised by the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) from May 19 to 21.
  • AIPA will conduct the tournament in association with the Goa Pickleball Association and Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, Goa.
  • The competition will be held at the Fatorda Stadium, Goa. The previous two editions were held at Pune in 2019 and at Dombivli, near Mumbai in 2021.
  • The three-day tournament will witness over 250 participants from 16 states. The players can choose to compete from 16 different categories like Under-14 and Under-19 men's, women's open, 35 plus men, 35 plus women, 50 plus men, and 50 plus women apart from mixed doubles.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Punjab Becomes First State to Enforce 'Right to Walk'

  • Amid consistent rise in deaths of pedestrians and cyclists, Punjab took the lead among the states and UTs to implement the 'Right to Walk' by making it mandatory for all road-owning agencies, including the NHAI, to provide footpath and cycle tracks in all future expansion of roads and construction of new ones.
  • The state government issued these directions following two court orders after PILs were filed at Punjab and Haryana High Court and another in the Supreme Court. The courts have sought the action taken reports on safety of pedestrians and cyclists.

Ex-JD(U) President RCP Singh Joins BJP

  • Former Janata Dal (United) president joined the BJP in the presence of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and accused Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, once his mentor, of compromising with crime and corruption in his pursuit of "kursi" (chair).
  • Once a close confidant of Nitish Kumar, Singh had a fallout with him last year (2022) as he was seen by his party to be veering closer to the BJP as the differences between the two parties grew leading to the subsequent severance in their ties.
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DEFENCE

India and Thailand Conduct 35th Indo-Thai Coordinated Patrol(CORPAT)

  • The Indian Navy and the Royal Thai Navy conducted the 35th edition of the India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT). The exercise was aimed at reinforcing maritime linkages between the two countries and ensuring the safety and security of the Indian Ocean.
  • The Indo-Thai CORPAT has been conducted bi-annually since 2005 along the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) to enhance understanding and interoperability between the two navies. The exercise aims to prevent and suppress unlawful activities such as Illegal Unreported Unregulated (IUU) fishing, drug trafficking, piracy, and armed robbery. It also facilitates the exchange of information for the prevention of smuggling, illegal immigration, and for the conduct of Search and Rescue (SAR) operations at sea.
  • The Indo-Thai CORPAT is an essential step towards enhancing regional maritime security, in line with the Government of India's vision of SAGAR (Security And Growth for All in the Region).
  • The Indo-Thai CORPAT saw the participation of Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kesari, an indigenously built LST (L) and His Thai Majesty's Ship (HTMS) Saiburi, a Chao Phraya Class Frigate, along with Maritime Patrol Aircraft from both navies. The exercise involved coordinated patrolling along the IMBL in the Andaman Sea, with the focus on enhancing communication, interoperability, and sharing of best practices between the two navies.
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PERSONS IN NEWS

Former AIFF Vice-president Khaleel Passes Away

  • Former All India Football Federation (AIFF) Vice-President A. R. Khaleel passed away. He was 91. Khaleel, who had served as the president of the Karnataka State Football Association (KSFA) for 28 years, had also served as the AIFF treasurer and executive committee member. On occasion, Khaleel was a member of Asian Football Confederation Standing Committees.
  • A President of the KSFA for 28 years till 2018, Khaleel had worked for the game in various capacities. He was a footballer, who ran Jawahar Union FC, one of Bengaluru's traditional clubs, was an administrator par excellence, and served Karnataka football as an office bearer for many years. He also donned managerial roles for the Indian National Teams in various age groups.

Veteran Corporate Lawyer Rajiv Luthra Passes Away

  • Rajiv Luthra, veteran corporate lawyer and founder of the law firm Luthra and Luthra, died at the age of 67.
  • A first-generation lawyer, Rajiv Luthra set up the law firm Luthra and Luthra in 1989. The firm burnished its reputation by pioneering taxation and corporate law in India.
  • Rajiv Luthra himself specialised in public-private partnerships and project finance. He led various corporate mergers and acquisitions, Coca-Cola-Parle being one of the most prominent. He was involved in the $4 billion Sun Pharma-Ranbaxy merger. He also advised the government on the Air India-Indian Airlines merger.
  • The government had also appointed him to the Advisory Board of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to help frame the Competition Act, 2002.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

International Nurses Day

  • International Nurses Day is celebrated every year on May 12 in remembrance of Florence Nightingale. The founder of modern nursing was born on this day. It honours the hard work and dedication of nurses around the world who contribute to improving the health and well-being of their patients tirelessly.
  • The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has celebrated this day since 1965. In 1953 Dorothy Sutherland, an official with the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare, proposed that President Dwight D. Eisenhower proclaim a "Nurses' Day"; but he did not approve it.
  • In January 1974, 12 May was chosen to celebrate the day as it is the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.
  • The theme for 2023 International Nurses Day was 'Our Nurses, Our Future'.

International Day of Plant Health

  • The United Nations designated May 12 as the International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) to raise global awareness on how protecting plant health can help end hunger, reduce poverty, protect biodiversity and the environment, and boost economic development.
  • International Day of Plant Health was established in 2022 by the United Nations. The idea was promoted by Zambia and then adopted unanimously by the UN General Assembly. Bolivia, Finland, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Tanzania were co-signatories to the resolution. The day is deemed a "key legacy of the International Year of Plant Health."
  • The theme of International Day of Plant Health 2023 was "Plant Health for Environmental Protection," as mentioned on the IPPC website. The IPPC is a 1951 multilateral treaty overseen by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) which formulates action plans to prevent and control the introduction and spread of pests of plants and plant products.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

CM Yogi Adityanath Honoured Bharat Ratna Dr. Ambedkar Award

  • Former President of India Ram Nath Kovind honoured Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath with the Bharat Ratna Dr. Ambedkar Award for creating a fear-free Uttar Pradesh.
  • The award ceremony was organized at Shanmukhananda Auditorium in Mumbai where member of the UP legislative council Lalji Prasad Nirmal received the award on behalf of Yogi Adityanath.
  • The Bharat Ratna Dr. Ambedkar Award is an annual award presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to society in the areas of education, social welfare, and economics, in the spirit of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was a renowned Indian jurist, economist, social reformer, and politician who played a pivotal role in the drafting of the Indian Constitution and fought for the rights of the oppressed sections of Indian society.
  • The award was instituted in 1996 by the Government of Maharashtra in honour of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, and it is presented every year on his birth anniversary. The award carries a cash prize and a citation and is conferred upon individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the society in the spirit of Dr. Ambedkar's vision of social justice, equality, and human rights.
  • Recipients of the award include individuals from various fields such as social work, education, politics, law, and literature. The award is considered a prestigious recognition in India, and it is given to those who have worked tirelessly to promote Dr. Ambedkar's ideals of social equality and justice.
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ART AND CULTURE

Santiniketan Recommended for Inclusion in UNESCO World Heritage List

  • Santiniketan, the place where Nobel Laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore built Visva-Bharati over a century ago, was recommended for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List by an international advisory body.
  • India has been striving for long to get a UNESCO tag for this cultural site located in West Bengal's Birbhum district.
  • Santiniketan in West Bengal was recommended for inscription to the World Heritage List by ICOMOS, the advisory body to UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
  • The France-based International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) is an international non-governmental organisation that comprises professionals, experts, representatives from local authorities, companies and heritage organisations, and is dedicated to the conservation and enhancement of architectural and landscape heritage around the world.
  • Visva-Bharati, the living university in Santiniketan built by Nobel Laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore, would be the first university in India to receive this honour.
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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS

Varanasi's LBSI Airport Gets India's First Reading Lounge

  • The Lal Bahadur Shastri International (LBSI) Airport, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh became the first in India to have a reading lounge. Apart from books on Kashi, the lounge`s library has a collection of literature and books in many international languages besides books of youth authors published under Prime Minister Yuva Yojana. The lounge has been established with the assistance of National Book Trust (NBT), an Indian publishing house and autonomous body under the ministry of education of the Union Government.
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