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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

26 Jun 2023

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Dr. Vanessa Kerry is WHO Director-General Special Envoy for Climate Change and Health

  • The World Health Organization (WHO) appointed Dr. Vanessa Kerry, a medical doctor, as the first-ever Director-General Special Envoy for Climate Change and Health. Dr. Kerry, the CEO of Seed Global Health, a Massachusetts-based organisation which helps provide medical and nursing training support in resource-limited countries, will play an important role in expanding the WHO's climate and health messaging. She will also undertake high-level advocacy.
  • The responsibilities of Dr Kerry as the Director-General Special Envoy for Climate Change and Health include spreading WHO's crucial messages on the significance of climate change and health, influential figures and policymakers to ensure a widespread understanding. She will also foster the adoption and adaptation of WHO's recommendations, and consider the unique contexts of local, national and regional circumstances.
  • Dr. Kerry's leadership has helped Seed educate more than 34,000 doctors, nurses and midwives in seven countries. This has helped improve healthcare for more than 73 million people.

Wagner Group Chief Will Move to Belarus to Avoid Arrest

  • The rebellious Russian mercenary commander who ordered his troops to march on Moscow before abruptly reversing course will move to neighbouring Belarus and not face prosecution as part of a deal to defuse a crisis that represented the most significant challenge to President Vladimir Putin in his more than two decades in power.
  • The charges against Yevgeny Prigozhin for mounting an armed rebellion will be dropped and the troops who joined him also will not be prosecuted, and fighters from his Wagner Group who did not take part in the uprising will be offered contracts by the Defense Ministry.
  • The deal appeared to defuse a dramatically escalating crisis that represented the most significant challenge to President Vladimir Putin in his more than two decades in power. The deal was mediated by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a staunch Putin ally.
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ENVIRONMENT

Blue Pansy Declared As Official Butterfly of J&K

  • The rich biodiversity of Jammu and Kashmir received a significant boost with the official declaration of the Blue Pansy (Junonia Orithya) as the region's official butterfly. The announcement, made by Dheeraj Gupta, Principal Secretary to the Government for the Department of Forest, Ecology, and Environment, marked a crucial step towards preserving and protecting the natural heritage of this picturesque region.
  • The Blue Pansy, known for its vibrant blue hues, is found in various parts of Southeast Asian countries, Australia, and Africa. With its territorial nature and stunning appearance, this butterfly captivates both enthusiasts and experts. The species is further distinguished by its remarkable adaptability, resulting in 26 local subspecies across its range.
  • This official recognition not only signifies the unique charm of the Blue Pansy but also emphasizes the interconnectedness of species and the delicate balance of the environment. It serves as a reminder of the responsibility to conserve and protect the region's natural heritage for future generations.

Antarctic 'Landfast' Ice Likely to Reduce by End of Century

  • Antarctica's 'landfast' ice, the stationary sea ice forming around and remaining attached to the coastline or among grounded icebergs, is likely to reduce by the end of this century, in its season length, thickness and extent, according to a new review.
  • A critical breeding habitat for emperor penguins and essential for their survival, landfast ice provides a key substrate for early-season primary production fuelling coastal marine food cycles.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Paytm Collaborates with Arunachal Pradesh to Foster Start-up Ecosystem

  • Paytm Payment Services Limited (PPSL) entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Arunachal Pradesh Innovation and Investment Park (APIIP) to establish a thriving start-up ecosystem for the youth in the north-eastern state. The partnership aims to nurture entrepreneurship and encourage young business ventures during their early stages of development.
  • As per the terms of the MoU, the Paytm Incubation Center will extend its products to early-stage startups at a discounted price. Furthermore, it will provide free credits through the Paytm Startup Toolkit, offering valuable support to young entrepreneurs as they navigate the initial phases of their business ventures. These initiatives are expected to facilitate the growth of the startup ecosystem in Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The MoU was formally signed at the Arunachal Pradesh Innovation and Investment Park, which serves as the state's inaugural marquee incubator. The CEO of APIIP, Tabe Haider, was present during the signing ceremony, underscoring the significance of the collaboration.

Manipal Technologies, Indian Bank Join Hands to Offer Banking Products

  • Manipal Technologies Limited partnered with state-owned Indian Bank to drive financial inclusion by offering customised banking products.
  • The partnership aims to build a sustainable network of corporate business correspondents (CBCs) that will enhance the availability, affordability, and accessibility of financial services, particularly in underserved markets and rural areas.
  • As part of this association, Manipal Technologies Limited (MTL) will work closely with Indian Bank to offer tailor-made banking products in rural locations.
  • The initial focus will be serving more than 600 locations and gradually expanding the presence in newer regions in states such as Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Haryana, and Punjab.
  • MTL has diversified businesses across domains, including fintech, financial inclusion, doorstep banking, fraud risk management, gold loans, digital solutions, print management, cards, commercial print, and secure solutions.

RBI Fines Three Banks

  • The Reserve Bank imposed a penalty of Rs. 2.5 crore on Jammu and Kashmir Bank for non-compliance with certain directions, including one related to 'time-bound implementation and strengthening of SWIFT-related operational controls'.
  • A penalty of Rs. 1.45 crore was also imposed on Bank of Maharashtra for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on Loans and Advances Statutory and Other Restrictions' and Advisory on Man in the Middle (MiTM) Attacks in ATMs'.
  • RBI also imposed a penalty of Rs. 30 lakh on Axis Bank. The penal charges were levied in certain accounts for late payment of credit card dues though the customers had paid the dues by the due date, through third-party platforms.
  • As per RBI, the penalties are based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the entities with their customers.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

IIT Kanpur Successfully Conducts Test Flight for Cloud Seeding

  • Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur successfully conducted a test flight for cloud seeding.
  • Cloud seeding involves the utilisation of various chemical agents such as silver iodide, dry ice, common salt, and other elements with the aim of enhancing the probability of rains.
  • The project was initiated a few years ago and is headed by the Computer Science and Engineering Department of IIT Kanpur.
  • The flight went up to an approximate height of 5,000 feet. It landed on the IIT Kanpur lab airstrip after successfully completing the test ride.
  • The experiment was conducted with due approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
  • A Cessna aircraft was flown from the flight laboratory of IIT Kanpur with cloud seeding attachments procured from a manufacturer in the US. The modifications in the aircraft were approved by the manufacturers of the aircraft and the DGCA.
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SPORTS

Sutirtha Mukherjee and Ayhika Mukherjee Clinch WTT Contender Title

  • The Indian women's doubles pair of Sutirtha Mukherjee and Ayhika Mukherjee won the WTT Contender tournament in Tunis, Tunisia after beating the Japanese pair of Miyuu Kihara and Miwa Harimoto.
  • The Indian duo won 3-1 (11-5, 11-6, 5-11, 13-11) in a challenging final. The pair also became the first Indians to win a Contender title this year.

Rifle Coach Joydeep Karmakar Resigns

  • One more coach quit, citing the toxic environment within the Indian shooting team. Joydeep Karmakar, the 50 metres rifle chief coach, resigned after not hearing about his contract renewal from the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).
  • This is the third instance in a month that a coach of the team has resigned owing to contractual delays or disagreement with the new high performance director of the team, Dr. Pierre Beauchamp. In May, India's Australian trap coach Russell Mark and skeet coach Lauryn Mark, who was also the high performance manager of the team, had resigned from their posts over delay in contract renewal.

Diksha Dagar Wins Second Ladies European Tour Title

  • The talented Diksha Dagar cruised to her second Ladies European Tour (LET) title as she grabbed a commanding four-shot win at the Czech Ladies Open.
  • This was Diksha's 79th start on the LET and she now has two individual wins and nine top-10 finishes, four of which have come this season. She won her first LET title back in 2019 in her rookie year. In 2021, she was part of the winning team at the Aramco Team Series in London.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

India, UAE Sign a Mutual Recognition Arrangement

  • India and UAE signed Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) for authorised economic operators (AEOs) of both countries. The AEO programme enables Customs administration to identify safe and compliant exporters and importers and to provide them better facilitation. Under MRA, Customs authorities recognise AEOs of both countries, which in turn helps expedite customs clearances.
  • The Mutual Recognition Arrangement for Authorised Economic Operators of both countries was signed on sidelines of the 141st/142nd sessions of WCO Customs Co-operation Council meeting, in Brussels.
  • In Aeptember 2021, India and the US had signed a MRA AEO. The Customs authorities of both countries have already evaluated each other's AEO programme and are working to quickly implement the reciprocal arrangement for authorised economic operators.

Amit Shah Lays Foundation Stone of 'Balidan Stambh' in Srinagar

  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of the 'Balidan Stambh' in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha joined him at the park near Lal Chowk, the commercial centre of Srinagar. This memorial is part of the Srinagar Smart City project and serves as a tribute to the brave martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the nation. While stringent security arrangements had been put in place for the function, shops in and around the venue were open and traffic remained normal, except when it was briefly stopped at the stretch between Regal Crossing and Lal Chowk till Shah left the venue.

India, Egypt Elevate Ties to 'Strategic Partnership' During PM Modi's Visit

  • On the concluding day of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Cairo, India and Egypt signed a landmark strategic partnership treaty, which the two sides had agreed upon during Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's visit to New Delhi in January 2023 as chief guest for the Republic Day parade.
  • Cairo is keen on increased Indian investments. It suggested New Delhi use Egypt's geographical location as a springboard to three regions: Europe, West Asia, and the whole of Africa, and offered the possibility of an industrial zone for India in Egypt.
  • Egyptian support would bolster India's claim to the leadership of the Global South and closer relations with an Arab country beyond those in the Persian Gulf.
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DEFENCE

ASEAN Planning First Joint Military Drill Amid Regional Tensions with China

  • The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is planning its first joint military drill amid regional strain with China.
  • According to the Indonesian military, the drill will be conducted in Indonesia's South Natuna Sea.
  • During the 20th ASEAN Chief of Defence Forces Meeting in Bali, organized on June 7, ten ASEAN military chiefs had agreed to conduct routine joint training and coordinated patrols in waters of the South China Sea. There will be the army, naval and special forces involved from September 18 to September 25, despite scepticism from member state Cambodia.
  • The ASEAN exercise named Solidarity, will be held as China is asserting its claim to areas of the South China Sea that are also claimed by the ASEAN member states; Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and the Philippines. This year (2023), Indonesia holds the rotating chair of the regional bloc.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

  • International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is celebrated on June 26. According to the United Nations, torture exists in all parts of the world, despite the total ban under international law. According to all relevant instruments, it is absolutely prohibited and cannot be justified under any circumstances.
  • The Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment generally known as the Torture Agreement, entered into force on June 26, 1987. This was a step towards recognising that torture is universally banned. Ten years later, on June 26, 1997, the United Nations General Assembly formally designated the day as the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture in order to help survivors and raise awareness about its effects.
  • The primary goal of this day is to completely abolish this inhuman act in all its forms. On June 26, 1998, the United Nations called for all governments, stakeholders, and members of global society to take action against perpetrators across the globe.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

Priya A.S. Receives Sahitya Akademi Award 2023 for Children's Literature

  • Priya A. S. won the prestigious (Kendra) Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2023 for children's literature in the Malayalam language for her 2018 novel 'Perumazhayathe Kunjithalukal'. She won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Children's Literature for the same novel in 2020.
  • On November 1, 2018, IE Malayalam, the Malayalam news portal of The Indian Express, began its children's literature section with the publication of Perumazhayathe Kunjithalukal. The book was featured in the Sammanapothi series by Poorna Books.
  • The (Kendra) Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar consists of Rs. 50,000 and an engraved copper plaque. Panels of three members each picked the winners in each language. Dr. Paul Manalil, B. S. Rajeev, and Mundoor Sethumadhavan were the jury members for Malayalam. Priya's novel was selected from a list of 10 recommended books.

NTPC Receives 'Most Preferred Workplace of 2023-24' Award from Team Marksmen

  • NTPC, India's largest power generator, was recognised by Team Marksmen as the 'Most Preferred Workplace of 2023-24'. This esteemed award acknowledges NTPC's outstanding performance in several key areas, highlighting the organization's commitment to organizational purpose, employee centricity, growth, recognition and rewards, entrepreneurial culture, work-life balance, diversity, equality and inclusion, safety, and trust.
  • NTPC's dedication to achieving excellence in human resource development is evident through its continuous process improvement, engagement initiatives, and learning and development opportunities. The organization's progressive approach, prioritising "People before PLF" (Plant Load Factor), has significantly contributed to making NTPC a preferred workplace. This recognition adds to NTPC's collection of accolades as one of India's Best Employers over the years.
  • Sital Kumar, CEO (UPL) & ED (HR) of NTPC, along with other NTPC officials, proudly accepted the distinguished recognition on behalf of the organization. The award ceremony was conducted by Team Marksmen in association with India Today and Business Standard, following a comprehensive consumer study conducted across the industry.

Modi Recieves Egypt's Highest State Honour

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the highest civilian honour of Egypt, the 'Order of the Nile', by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The honour is conferred upon heads of states, crown princes, and vice-presidents who offer Egypt or humanity invaluable services.
  • Instituted in 1915, it is a pure gold collar consisting of three square gold units comprising Pharaonic symbols.
  • This was the 13th such highest state honour that various countries across the world have conferred upon PM Modi. In the nine years of his tenure, PM Modi has received many international awards including Legion of Merit by the US Government, Companion of the Order of Fiji, and Ebakl Award by the Republic of Palau among others.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

AP Govt. Inks Deal with US-based Testing Service to Offer English Assessment for Govt. School Students

  • The Andhra Pradesh government and Princeton-based Educational Testing Service (ETS) have signed an agreement to offer customised English assessments for government school students. This collaboration is aimed at fortifying the English language skills of lakhs of students which could aid in promoting academic excellence.
  • This noble initiative is aimed at making a profound societal impact and aimed at revolutionising education in the state to pave the way for a brighter future.
  • Under the five-year deal, ETS will evaluate and certify English language proficiency in students from classes 3 to 10 across all government schools through the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Young Students Series assessments.
  • TOEFL Primary and TOEFL Junior standard tests will be deployed to assess English reading and listening skills in classes 3 to 5 and 6 to 9 respectively, while TOEFL Junior Speaking Test will assess the English speaking skills of 10th standard students.

Rolls-Royce Announces Launch of 4th Edition of Unnati Scholarship Programme for Women Students

  • On the occasion of International Women in Engineering Day, Rolls-Royce announced the launch of the fourth edition of its Unnati Scholarship programme for women engineering students, in association with Buddy4Study and Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) India.
  • The programme is focused on bridging the gender gap and raising female representation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and aims to provide financial support to meritorious students from economically underprivileged backgrounds.
  • The scholarship is open to all women students enrolled in undergraduate engineering degree programmes at any AICTE-recognised institution in India and fulfilling the criteria of the scholarship.

UP Board Adds Biographies of 11 Leaders to Classes 9 to 12 Curriculum

  • The Uttar Pradesh board of secondary education included biographies of Hindutva ideologue V. D. Savarkar, Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji and tribal leader Birsa Munda in the curriculum for classes 9 to 12.
  • Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) Secretary Dibyakant Shukla said that biographies of 11 leaders were included in the moral education syllabus for classes 9 to 12.
  • Students will read about these leaders from academic session 2023-24.
  • Apart from this, many things from the field of science and technology were also included in the computer syllabus.
  • The objective behind including new things in the curriculum is to ensure the all-round development of children.
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ART AND CULTURE

Ladakh Holds UT-level Science, Mathematics and Environment Exhibition-2023

  • In Ladakh, the UT-level Science, Mathematics and Environment exhibition-2023, organized by DIET culminated at Kargil.
  • During the event, model exhibitions on the theme 'Technology and Toys' by 36 teams of Leh and Kargil were displayed.
  • Later, a seminar on Scientific Innovation for a sustainable future was held at Auditorium Hall, Kargil.
  • A total of 36 teams from Leh and Kargil participated in the UT-level event and 21 teams will contest in the national-level competition.
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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS

India Becomes Asia's Highest Source of International Travellers, Especially to the US

  • According to a report, people from India have been travelling abroad more, and the United States is trying to accommodate the new tourism boom by opening two new consulates in the South Asian country.
  • In 2022, India became for the first time Asia's highest source of international travellers, according to tourism consultancy IPK International. International travellers from India in 2022 exceeded those of China, South Korea, and Japan.
  • For the first five months of 2023, travel from India to the United States has exceeded pre-pandemic volumes, according to data from the US Department of Commerce National Travel and Tourism Office. Other Asian countries are lagging, particularly China, where travellers have been slow to return to the United States post-pandemic.
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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Supreme Court Stays Orissa High Court Order on Granting Custody of Minor to Father

  • Putting a stay on the restoration of minor custody to the father, the Supreme Court remarked that Orissa High Court failed to ascertain the welfare of the child.
  • The Division Bench of Justice Manoj Misra and Justice B.V. Nagarathna noted that welfare of the child is paramount consideration in legislations including Muslim law for adjudicating cases related to child custody.
  • On the basis of evidence and the submissions made before the Bench, the court put an interim stay on the order of the High Court of Orissa.
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