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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

05 Jul 2023

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

China's Qu-Dongyu Re-elected Unopposed as Head of FAO

  • At the 43rd session of conference of United Nation Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) held at FAO's headquarter, Rome Qu-Dongyu was re-elected as a Director General of United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
  • In 2019, Qu-Dongyu was elected as the head of the UN agency and he is the first Chinese national to serve in the position.
  • Since assuming office, Qu-Dongyu had actively led the FAO to address the challenges in global food security and contribute to the food and agriculture development of all countries, especially developing countries.
  • His efforts were recognised by FAO member nations and re-elected him as the Director General of the FAO by getting 168 votes out of 182 votes.

NATO Agrees to Extend Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's Tenure

  • NATO's members extended the tenure of alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg for one year, after struggling to find a replacement in the shadow of Russia's war in Ukraine.
  • The announcement came one week ahead of a summit of NATO leaders in Lithuania that will be dominated by the Western military alliance's response to the war and Ukraine's push for membership.
  • NATO countries made the call to extend the tenure of the former Norwegian Prime Minister, at the helm of the alliance since 2014, after failing to agree an obvious replacement.
  • Others seen as potential candidates, including Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and British Defence Minister Ben Wallace, had dropped out of contention.
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ENVIRONMENT

New Zealand Becomes First Country to Ban Plastic Produce Bags

  • New Zealand took a momentous step towards reducing plastic waste by becoming the first country to implement a complete ban on thin plastic bags commonly used in supermarkets for fruit and vegetable purchases. Moreover, this move will extend beyond bags, as it also includes banning of plastic straws and silverware. This significant move aligns with the government's ongoing campaign against single-use plastics, which began in 2019 with the prohibition of thicker plastic shopping bags.
  • New Zealand always had a significant problem regarding the excessive generation of plastic waste, which required urgent attention and effective solutions. The 2019 bag ban alone prevented over 1 billion plastic bags from being used in the country. With the addition of the ban on thin bags, an estimated reduction of 150 million bags per year is expected. The focus of government is to reduce all forms of single-use packaging and to encourage people to bring their own bags while supermarkets are selling reusable produce bags.

World Registers Hottest Day Ever Recorded on July 3

  • July 3, was the hottest day ever recorded globally, according to data from the U.S. National Centers for Environmental Prediction.
  • The average global temperature reached 17.01 degrees Celsius (62.62 Fahrenheit), surpassing the August 2016 record of 16.92C (62.46F) as heat waves sizzled around the world.
  • The southern U.S. has been suffering under an intense heat dome in recent weeks. In China, an enduring heat wave continued, with temperatures above 35C (95F). North Africa saw temperatures near 50C (122F).
  • And even Antarctica, currently in its winter, registered anomalously high temperatures. Ukraine's Vernadsky Research Base in the white continent's Argentine Islands broke its July temperature record with 8.7C (47.6F).
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Debadatta Chand Takes Charge as Bank of Baroda MD

  • Debadatta Chand took charge as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Baroda. He took over from Sanjiv Chadha, whose tenure ended in June 2023.
  • Prior to his appointment, Chand served as the executive director at Bank of Baroda since March 2021. In his role as executive director, he was overseeing corporate and institutional credit, corporate and institutional banking, treasury and global markets, mid-corporate business, and trade and foreign exchange.
  • Chand began his career in 1994 as an officer at Allahabad Bank and later worked as a manager at the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) from 1998 to 2005.
  • In 2005, he joined Punjab National Bank as chief manager and was elevated to the position of chief general manager. During his over 15-year tenure at Punjab National Bank, he held various roles, including head of the zonal audit office in Patna, circle head of the Bareilly region, head of integrated treasury operations, and head of the Mumbai Zone.

Axiscades Appoints Former DRDO Chairman S. Christopher as Director

  • Engineering solutions provider Axiscades Technologies Ltd. onboarded former DRDO Chairman S. Christopher as a director in the company.
  • Christopher holds an engineering degree from University of Madras, M-Tech in Microwaves and Radar Engineering from IIT, Kharagpur, and PhD in Antenna and Measurement Techniques from IIT Madras.
  • In his over two decades of career as a scientist, he has earned many recognitions and is also known as the man behind the indigenous Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system in defence.
  • S. Christopher will greatly enhance the company's strategic capabilities and contribute significantly to enhance the company's offerings in advanced defense solutions to global customers and Indian defence.
  • Bengaluru-based Axiscades is a leading end-to-end engineering and technology solutions provider catering to sectors like aerospace, defence, heavy engineering, automotive, and energy among others.

Bhel Appoints Krishna Kumar Thakur as New HR Director

  • Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (Bhel) appointed Krishna Kumar Thakur as the new Director of its Human Resources (HR) team. He will assume charge as Director (HR) of the public sector engineering and manufacturing enterprise.
  • Thakur has 25 years of experience in handling HR matters and administration in the Indian Railways as well as other central public sector undertakings (PSUs).
  • He has a postgraduate degree in literature from Tilka Manjhi University, Bhagalpuras as well as a postgraduate diploma in management with specialisation in human resource (PGDM-HR) from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS).
  • Thakur is an officer of the Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) from the 1988 batch.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Happy to Share India's AI-Based Language Platform with SCO: PM Modi

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitched for sharing India's AI-based language platform, 'Bhashini', with SCO member countries to remove language barriers within the international grouping.
  • He said this during his address at a virtual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
  • 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.
  • Currently, the SCO's official languages are Mandarin and Russian. India has been pitching for also including English as the official language of the grouping.
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SPORTS

Ajit Agarkar New Chief Selector of Indian Men's Cricket Team

  • Former India player Ajit Agarkar was officially appointed as the chairman of the senior men's selection committee by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Agarkar, a veteran of the game, succeeded former boss Chetan Sharma, who resigned from his post after controversial remarks in February. Agarkar now heads the team of five members consisting of Shiv Sunder Das, Salil Ankola, Subroto Banerjee, and S. Sharath.
  • The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), consisting of Sulakshana Naik, Ashok Malhotra and Jatin Paranjape, interviewed applicants for the position of one selector in the Men's Selection Committee. The three-member CAC has unanimously recommended Ajit Agarkar for the said position.
  • Agarkar represented the country in 26 Tests, 191 ODIs, and four T20Is, in addition to playing 110 first-class, 270 List A, and 62 T20 matches.

India Wins SAFF Championship Title for 9th Time

  • Hosts India clinched the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship title for the ninth time after beating Kuwait 5-4 in a tense penalty shootout after both sides were deadlocked 1-1 in 120 minutes in the summit clash.
  • After five rounds of penalty kicks the score line remained 4-4 and sudden death rule was applied.
  • Mahesh Naorem scored but a diving India goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu saved Khaled Hajiah's shot to hand victory the home side.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Prime Minister Inaugurates Sai Hira Global Convention Centre in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sai Hira Global Convention Centre in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh through video conferencing.
  • The inauguration ceremony witnessed the presence of prominent dignitaries and devotees from around the world.
  • The Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust constructed a new facility, Sai Hira Global Convention Centre at Prasanthi Nilayam in Puttaparthi. Prasanthi Nilayam is the main ashram of Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
  • The Convention Centre, donated by philanthropist Shri Ryuko Hira, is a testament to the vision of promoting cultural exchange, spirituality, and global harmony.

India-UK Electric Propulsion Technical Workshop Held in New Delhi

  • An India-UK technical workshop on fostering collaboration, exchange of knowledge and exploring possibilities in electric propulsion was held in New Delhi
  • The workshop was co-chaired by Joint Secretary (Naval Systems) Rajeev Prakash and Naval Base Commander (Portsmouth) Commodore John Voyce.
  • The workshop served as a platform for experts, researchers and industry professionals from both countries to come together, share insights and engage in discussions on the development of electric propulsion technology for ships.
  • The interaction provided a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter, paving the way for collaboration and the exchange of ideas.
  • During the workshop, both sides expressed their commitment to forging strong defence ties and exploring avenues for joint research, technology transfer and strategic partnerships.

National Anti-Doping Agency, India (NADA India) Signs MoU with South Asia Regional Anti-Doping Organization (SARADO)

  • National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India and the South Asia Regional Anti-Doping Organization (SARADO) joined forces through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening regional cooperation in anti-doping efforts. The signing took place at the NADA India – SARADO Cooperation Meet in New Delhi, in the presence of Anurag Singh Thakur, Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, and other distinguished delegates.
  • The MoU signed between NADA India and SARADO sets the foundation for increased regional cooperation in anti-doping in sports over a three-year period. The key objectives outlined in the MoU include:
  • Anti-Doping Education & Prevention Program: Developing a comprehensive program to educate athletes and stakeholders in South Asia about anti-doping measures and prevention strategies.
  • Training & Up skilling: Providing training and up skilling opportunities for sample collection personnel, educators, and other anti-doping education officers in the region.
  • Courses, Seminars, Workshops, Research & Exchange Tours: Organizing events and initiatives focused on anti-doping education, prevention, and research, as well as facilitating exchange programs to foster knowledge sharing.
  • Expert Exchange and Support: Encouraging the exchange of education officers, program managers, trainers, teachers, and specialists in the field of anti-doping education, and supporting anti-doping education activities through the services of experts.
  • Anti-Doping Education Literature: Collaboratively producing educational materials and resources to raise awareness about anti-doping in sports.
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PERSONS IN NEWS

ASICS Signs Shraddha Kapoor as Brand Ambassador

  • ASICS India Private Limited, a sports gear company, appointed actress Shraddha Kapoor as its new brand ambassador. The company will focus on the theme of 'Sound Mind, Sound Body' and the actress will endorse the brand's footwear and women's sportswear segment.
  • As per Rajat Khurana, Managing Director of the company in India and South Asia, Shraddha Kapoor's on screen performances and dedication to fitness align with the brand ethos. With a strong fan base and influential presence, she is the ideal ambassador to inspire and educate people about the importance of nurturing a healthy mind and body.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

Vartika Shukla Conferred Business Leader of the Year Award

  • Vartika Shukla, C&MD, EIL was conferred with the Business Leader of the Year Award at the Downwards Downstream India Awards at the Global Refining and Petrochemicals Congress 2023 in New Delhi. This award is conferred in recognition of the C&MD's extensive contributions in the evolution and development of the hydrocarbons sector.
  • Shukla having started her career as a Management Trainee at EIL in1988 rose through the ranks to become C&MD in September 2021. During her illustrious career spanning over 3.5 decades, she has made immense contributions to the development of National Policies especially in the area of Auto Fuel vision & policy, National Bio Fuel Policy and future road map for the refining and petrochemical sector. Under her leadership, EIL has also advanced in the application of data driven analytical approach for improving the overall quality of the deliverables across the company.
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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES

Rajasthan to Bring Bill Provisioning Life Imprisonment to Curb Recruitment Exam Paper Leaks

  • The Rajasthan government will bring a Bill in the next assembly session to increase the punishment for those involved in recruitment exam paper leaks from the current 10 years to life imprisonment, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said.
  • In March 2022, the assembly passed a Bill providing for imprisonment of up to 10 years and a fine of Rs. 10 crore for offences such as government exam paper leaks and cheating in such recruitment tests. This came a month after the REET level-two examination held in September 2021 was cancelled due to a paper leak.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

Govt. Plans to Expand CBSE's International Board, Foster Global Collaboration in Education

  • The Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) internationally acclaimed curriculum, CBSE-International or CBSE-i, has been making waves in 240 schools across 26 countries.
  • Since its introduction in 2010, CBSE-i has been catering to the educational needs of Indian families residing abroad. Recognising its effectiveness and alignment with international standards, the Indian government is now determined to expand the reach of CBSE-i schools globally.
  • The government understands the importance of collaborating with school boards in other countries, particularly those in developed nations.
  • As India holds the G20 presidency this year, wider partnerships with school boards worldwide will enhance educational opportunities for Indian students.
  • The CBSE-International curriculum has garnered praise for its ability to cater to diverse learning styles while maintaining high academic standards.
  • By expanding the international board, the government aims to provide students with access to global possibilities and encourage cross-cultural learning.
  • This initiative aligns with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP), positioning India as a model for educational reform in emerging nations.

IIT Guwahati Launches Online BSc (Hons) in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence on Coursera

  • The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, launched an online Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree programme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence on Coursera.
  • This new programme also provides multiple entry and exit options. If the candidate leaves the programme after year one, he/she will get an Advanced Certificate as part of the programme. If they leave after the second year, then they get a diploma, a normal BSc degree after third years and a complete BSc honours degree for completion of four years.
  • Additionally, JEE Main score is not compulsory but those eligible and registered for JEE Advanced (in any year) will get direct admission, while those without can complete an online course and gain entry based on their performance.
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ART AND CULTURE

The World Famous Shravani Mela Inaugurated in Deoghar

  • Shravani Mela, one of the largest religious congregations in the country's eastern region, was inaugurated in Jharkhand's Deoghar district.
  • State Agriculture Minister Badal Patralekh inaugurated the fair at Kanwariyapath in Dumma, bordering Bihar.
  • Usually, the mela is organised for a month during the month of 'Shravan', according to the Saka Calendar.
  • This year (2023), the fair will be organised for two consecutive months from July 3 to August 31.
  • Devotees from various parts of the country and abroad visit Deoghar during the month of 'Shravan' and offer prayers at Baba Baidyanath Dham temple.
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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Karnataka Government Notifies Appointment of Five Additional Advocate Generals

  • The Karnataka government notified the appointment of five Additional Advocate Generals (AAGs) to the Supreme Court and to conduct the state government's cases before the top court.
  • Further, the State government also notified the appointment of fifteen AAGs to represent the state before the Karnataka High Court.
  • The development was notified by the state's Law, Justice, and Human Rights Department.
  • The AAGs appointed to represent the State government in the Supreme Court are Nishanth Patil, Mohammed Ali Khan, Pratheek Chadda, Avishkar Singhvi and Aman Panwar.
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