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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

11 Jul 2023

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Uzbekistan Leader Re-elected for Seven-year Term in Snap Election

  • Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was re-elected with 87.1% of the vote, the Central Election Commission announced.
  • Mirziyoyev, in power since 2016, called a snap election after changing the Constitution through a referendum which reset his term count and extended the presidential term to seven years from five.
  • Mirziyoyev opened up the country of 35 million people to foreign trade and investment while also easing restrictions on religious and political freedoms.

Erdogan Backs Sweden's NATO Membership

  • Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to support Sweden's membership in NATO, bloc's Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said, in a surprising turn of events.
  • The announcement came as a breath of fresh air amidst Turkey's previous roadblock to approving Sweden's bid to join the Western alliance. According to NATO's Stoltenberg, Erdogan gave his consent to present Sweden's NATO membership application to the Turkish parliament for approval.
  • Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson hailed it as a historic day for Sweden.
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ENVIRONMENT

Serentica Inks Pact with Greenko Group to Source 1500 MW of Green Energy a Day

  • Serentica Renewables (Serentica) signed an agreement with Greenko Group for taking daily supply of 1,500 megawatt (MW) from energy storage facilities.
  • The power will be sourced from Greenko Group's upcoming energy storage projects in Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh and supplied to industrial customers.
  • The agreement is for a period of 25 years.
  • The unique energy storage capacity off take contract with Greenko puts Serentica on an accelerated trajectory in its mission to transition hard-to-abate, energy-intensive industries to clean energy and help reverse climate change.
  • Serentica Renewables provides renewable energy through a combination of solar, wind, energy storage and balancing solutions enabling the transition of large-scale, energy-intensive industries to clean energy.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Four Indian-origin Business Leaders on 2023 Forbes' 100 Richest Self-made Women List

  • Four Indian-origin women made it to the Forbes list of America's 100 most successful self-made women. Building supply distributor Diane Hendricks, with a $15 billion net worth, retained the top spot for the sixth year in a row. This year's (2023) list had eight entrants, including television producer Shonda Rhimes and Insitro CEO Daphne Koller.
  • The four Indian-origin women are Jayshree Ullal, president and CEO of computer networking firm Arista Networks, ranked 15th on the list, the highest among Indian-origin business leaders.
  • Neerja Sethi, with a net worth of USD 990 million, was ranked 25th on the list. Sethi along with her husband Bharat Desai, co-founded IT consulting and outsourcing firm Syntel in 1980.
  • Neha Narkhede, co-founder and former chief technology officer (CTO) of cloud company Confluent, was ranked 50th on the list with a net worth of USD 520 million.
  • Indira Nooyi, the former chair and CEO of PepsiCo, retired in 2019 after 24 years with the company, half of which she spent in the top job. She has a net worth of USD 350 million and was ranked 77th on the Forbes list.

Deutsche India Expands Tech Operations in Country

  • Deutsche India, which houses the largest technology centre of German investment bank Deutsche Bank, is expanding its operations in India and hiring thousands.
  • As banks undergo digital transformation, Deutsche India is hiring people with skills in cloud migration, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning.
  • The India centre is the largest within Deutsche Bank's global network with other such locations in Europe and the US. It plays a key role in the German bank's technology transformation through emerging technologies to deliver innovative products and services to its clients.

India Overtakes China as Most Attractive Emerging Market for Investing

  • India overtook China as the most attractive emerging market for investing, according to 85 sovereign wealth funds and 57 central banks representing USD 21 trillion in assets.
  • India is increasingly viewed positively for its improved business and political stability, favourable demographics, regulatory initiatives, and a friendly environment for sovereign investors, according to a report by global investment management firm Invesco.
  • The report titled 'Invesco Global Sovereign Asset Management Study' included views from 142 chief investment officers, heads of asset classes along with senior portfolio strategists from 85 sovereign wealth funds and 57 central banks.
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SPORTS

Lakshya Sen Clinches Men's Singles Title of Canada Open Badminton

  • Lakshya Sen clinched the men's singles title at the 58th Canada Open 2023. Sen defeated Li Shi Feng, the reigning All England champion, in straight games.
  • The victory at the Canada Open 2023 marked Lakshya Sen's second BWF Super 500 title. His previous triumph came at the India Open in January 2022, further establishing his reputation as one of India's most promising badminton players. Ranked 19th in the world currently, Sen's consistent performance and determination have propelled him to achieve significant milestones in his career.

Priyansh Wins Compound Men's under-21 Individual Title in the World Youth Archery Championships

  • Indian compound archer Priyansh bagged a gold medal at the World Archery Youth Championships in Limerick, Ireland. He decimated Slovenia's Aljaz Brenk with a score of 147-141 in the under-21 men's compound archery category.
  • The result bolstered India's medal tally, shooting it up to nine medals, comprising five gold medals.

Para-shooter Rudransh Creates World Record at World Cup

  • India para-shooters Rudransh Khandelwal and Nihal Singh won the gold and silver respectively in the P4 Mixed 50m pistol SH1 category at the World Shooting Para Sport (WSPS) World Cup.
  • Rudransh created a world record in the event, shooting a score of 231.1 in the final, while Nihal shot 222.2 to finish second. Rudransh broke the world record of Khel Ratna awardee Manish Narwal, who won gold at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games. Nihal was the leader at the end of the qualification round with a score of 536, while Rudransh was fifth with 529.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Third World Hindu Conference to be Organized in Bangkok From November 24 to 26

  • The World Hindu Foundation announced that the third World Hindu Congress (WHC) will be held in Bangkok from in November 24 to 26, 2023. The three-day event, known as Vishwa Hindu Sammelan, will take place at the Convention Center in Bangkok. With the theme "Jayasya Aayatnam Dharmah" meaning "Dharma, the Abode of Victory," the conference will focus on exploring opportunities and addressing challenges faced by the global Hindu community.
  • The World Hindu Congress is organized by the World Hindu Foundation, with Swami Vigyananand serving as its trustee. Swami Vigyanananda is also the Managing Trustee of the Vishwa Hindu Foundation and the Joint General Secretary of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP). The foundation aims to bring together Hindus from around the world and provide a platform for discussing various issues.
  • The World Hindu Conference in Bangkok represents a significant opportunity for Hindus worldwide to come together, discuss challenges, and explore opportunities for their community. With participants from over 60 countries, the conference will provide a diverse and inclusive platform for networking, idea exchange, and strategic collaboration. By focusing on areas of strategic importance to Hindus, the WHC aims to generate actionable insights and foster collaboration among Hindu leaders, activists, and thinkers. As the conference progresses, it is expected to shape the future course of action for the global Hindu community and strengthen their collective identity.

Jaishankar Files His Rajya Sabha Nomination Papers

  • External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar filed his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections in Gujarat. Accompanied by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and BJP's Gujarat unit president C.R. Paatil, Jaishankar expressed gratitude to PM Narendra Modi, BJP leadership, and the people of Gujarat for another opportunity to represent the state in the Upper House. He highlighted the government's strong stance against terrorism and assured the country's safety under Modi's leadership. Jaishankar praised Gujarat as a model state globally and emphasized its developmental projects. He mentioned progress in relations with neighbouring countries and the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for July 24.

India, Malaysia Amend MoU for Defence Cooperation

  • India and Malaysia widened the scope of defence cooperation by approving an amendment in the Memorandum of Understanding on Defence Cooperation signed between the two nations in 1993.
  • This amendment will act as an enabler to expand bilateral defence cooperation in the areas of mutual interest, the Ministry of Defence said while describing the bilateral meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his counterpart Dato' Seri Mohamad Hasan in Kuala Lumpur. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to fully implement the Enhanced Strategic Partnership — announced during the visit of PM Modi to Malaysia in 2015.
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DEFENCE

United States Has World's most Powerful Military

  • The United States has the strongest military force in the world, with Russia and China in second and third and India in fourth place, according to Global Firepower, a data website that tracks global defence-related information.
  • The 2023 Military Strength list - which also included the nations with the weakest military force in the world, which included Bhutan and Iceland - assessed over 60 factors.
  • Global Firepower said that it established 'a given nation's score with categories ranging from quantity of military units and financial standing to logistical capabilities and geography.
  • The 10 nations with most powerful militaries in the world are United States, Russia, China, India, United Kingdom, South Korea, Pakistan, Japan, France and Italy.
  • The 10 nations with least powerful militaries in the world are Bhutan, Benin, Moldova, Somalia, Liberia, Suriname, Belize, Central African Republic, Iceland and Sierra Leone.

L&T, Navantia Sign Teaming Deal for Project 75(I) Submarines

  • A month after German submarine builder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems signed an agreement with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders to build six submarines for the Indian Navy, a competing partnership was announced by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Spain's Navantia.
  • Project 75(I) requires the Indian bidder to tie up a technology partnership with a foreign collaborator and build six conventional submarines equipped with air-independent propulsion (AIP).
  • This contract, valued at over €4.8 billion (Rs. 43,500 crore), will be amongst India's largest defence acquisition projects. The building of six AIP submarines will be followed by a 30-year lifecycle sustenance contract of similar value.
  • Project 75(I) is amongst the first programmes to be processed under the strategic partnership acquisition model of the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
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DAYS AND EVENTS

World Population Day

  • World Population Day is commemorated annually on July 11 to raise awareness and educate individuals about the challenges and consequences associated with global population growth. The observance of World Population Day aims to promote understanding and encourage collective efforts in tackling the impacts of population growth.
  • The United Nations Development Programme's Governing Council established World Population Day in 1989, inspired by the Day of Five Billion observed on July 11, 1987. In 1990, the United Nations General Assembly, through Resolution 45/216, decided to continue celebrating World Population Day to raise awareness about population issues and their interconnection with the environment and development.
  • The first World Population Day was observed on July 11, 1990, in more than 90 countries. Since then, numerous organizations, institutions, and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) country offices, in partnership with governments and civil society, have been marking this day to bring attention to population-related concerns.
  • According to United Nations, the theme for World Population Day 2023 was 'Unleashing the power of gender equality: Uplifting the voices of women and girls to unlock our world's infinite possibilities'.

National 7-Eleven Day

  • National 7-Eleven Day also known as Free Slurpee Day is celebrated in the US on July 11 every year. The day marks the establishment of the largest convenience store chain of the US. To celebrate the day, all 7-Eleven stores in the country hand out their largest selling beverage, 'slurpees' to customers for free. The slurpee is a signature frozen carbonated beverage, available in different flavours at 7-Eleven stores.
  • The convenience store chain was founded in 1927 as an icehouse storefront and was named Tote'm Stores. After Japanese affiliate Ito-Yokado acquired 70 per cent of Tome'm Eleven in 1991, its name was changed to 7-Eleven. The celebration of National 7-Eleven Day started in 2002, when 7-Eleven started distributing their iconic beverage free of cost to celebrate its 75th birthday.
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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES

Gujarat CM Launches Pilot Project of 'Antyodaya Shramik Suraksha Yojana' in State

  • Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and Union Minister of State for Communications Devusinh Chauhan launched the 'Antyodaya Shramik Suraksha Yojna' an accident insurance scheme, from Nadia of Kheda district in Gujarat.
  • Antyodaya Shramik Suraksha Scheme is an accident insurance scheme which will provide the financial assistance to the labourers and their family in case of any accident happen to them at the work place.
  • Due to the implementation of Antyodaya Shramik Suraksha Scheme Gujarat became the first state in India to launch a scheme for the welfare of the labourers.
  • Antyodaya Shramik Suraksha Scheme is implemented through the Indian Postal Department, the Indian Post Payment Banks and the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
  • The objective of the Antyodaya Shramik Suraksha Scheme is to give priority to the welfare and safety of labourers so that they can get financial security in case of an accident happen to them at the work place.
  • Its aim is to remember the contribution and dedication to the labourers in India's development and provide them with necessary social security.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

IIT Guwahati Researchers Develop AI-based Model to Predict Knee Osteoarthritis Severity from X-ray Images

  • Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati developed a Deep Learning (DL)-based framework, namely OsteoHRNet, that automatically assesses the Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) severity from X-rays images. This AI-based model can be used to detect the severity level of the disease and assist medical practitioners remotely for a more accurate diagnosis.
  • Researchers have been working to enhance automatic knee osteoarthritis detection from X-Ray images or radiographs to assist clinical evaluation. In this direction, the IIT Guwahati team has developed an AI-based model to automatically assess the severity of Knee OA.

NLU Delhi Launches Research Affiliate Programme 'Eklavya'

  • The National Law University (NLU), Delhi launched 'Eklavya', a 'Research Affiliate' programme, under its new academic initiatives.
  • This scheme is open to those who do not have a traditional law degree. Through this, the university aims to emphasise its commitment to actively seek partnerships outside the varsity and draw from their experiences and perspectives to develop quality legal scholarship.
  • The programme is open for any individual with at least three years of demonstrable experience working on issues that have significant interface with the law. At least three years should have passed after the completion of the undergraduate degree for the candidate to be eligible for this programme.
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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS

British Carrier Virgin Atlantic Ends Operations in Pakistan

  • Virgin Atlantic ended its operations in Pakistan with the last flight of the British carrier taking off from Islamabad to London's Heathrow Airport.
  • The British airline began its operations at Islamabad airport in December 2020 with seven weekly flights. The airline initially operated four flights to Manchester and three to Heathrow Airport.
  • Later, the airline reduced its services to only three weekly flights to Heathrow Airport.
  • Virgin Atlantic provided the best air travel services to customers between Islamabad and London.
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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Can Court Direct Union Govt To Make Law Commission A Statutory Body? Supreme Court Reserves Judgment

  • The Supreme Court reserved the judgment in the Union Government's plea, inter alia, challenging the directions passed by the Madras High Court to the Central Government to consider suggestions for making Law Commission either a statutory body or constitutional body.
  • After hearing the Counsels appearing for the parties, a Bench comprising Justice AS Oka and Justice Sanjay Karol granted a week's time to the Addition Solicitor General, Aishwarya Bhati to file submissions on behalf of the Union Government.
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