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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

23 Aug 2023

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Former Thailand Leader Jailed Immediately After Return from 15-Year Exile

  • Thailand's former PM Thaksin Shinawatra was jailed upon returning to the country after 15 years in exile.
  • The Supreme Court ordered the 74-year-old billionaire to serve eight years on old graft charges, though it is not clear how much time he will serve behind bars, as his Pheu Thai party forms the government and rumours swirl of a deal for leniency.
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ENVIRONMENT

India's First Hydrogen Bus Hits the Public Roads in Leh, Ladakh

  • NTPC Limited, a prominent Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) operating under the Ministry of Power (MoP), embarked on a groundbreaking venture by launching the trial of India's inaugural hydrogen bus in the picturesque region of Leh, situated in the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh. This remarkable endeavour not only marked the country's first utilisation of hydrogen buses on public roads but also reflects NTPC's commitment towards fostering sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.
  • NTPC's strategic objectives align seamlessly with its vision of cultivating a carbon-neutral Ladakh. To realize this vision, the company is orchestrating the establishment of a cutting-edge hydrogen fuelling station and an expansive solar plant, boasting a capacity of 1.7 MW. These dual infrastructure components play a pivotal role in providing renewable power to facilitate the hydrogen mobility project.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Viacom18 Appoints Google's Kiran Mani as CEO of Digital Business

  • In a strategic move to bolster its digital business operations, Viacom18 welcomed Kiran Mani, a seasoned executive from Google, as the new CEO. Mani's impressive track record and extensive experience positions him well to lead Viacom18's digital endeavours.
  • Kiran Mani's longstanding association with Google speaks volumes about his ability to navigate the dynamic landscape of digital platforms. His role as the head of Android and Google Play in the Asia Pacific region has equipped him with valuable insights into user behaviors, content consumption patterns, and market trends.
  • Viacom18's recruitment of Kiran Mani follows a trend of industry experts joining the company's ranks. Previously, Viacom18 welcomed Kevin Vaz, an accomplished professional from Disney Star, as CEO of TV and digital (regional entertainment). Alok Jain, another former Disney Star executive, has also become a part of Viacom18 as President and Head of Colors Hindi and Regional. These strategic hires underline Viacom18's commitment to assembling a leadership team that brings diverse expertise and a deep understanding of the media and entertainment landscape.

Canara Bank Introduces UPI Interoperable Digital Rupee Mobile App

  • Canara Bank launched the UPI Interoperable Digital Rupee mobile application as a part of the Reserve Bank of India's Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot project.
  • It is the first bank in both the public and commercial sectors to offer this feature via its CBDC mobile app called the Canara Digital Rupee app.
  • With the introduction of this feature, customers can scan merchant UPI QR codes using the Canara Digital Rupee app and pay through digital currency.
  • Moreover, the feature is aimed at empowering merchants to accept digital currency payments using their existing UPI QR codes in addition to UPI-based payments without the requirement of a separate onboarding process for CBDC.

Oriana Power Bags Contract for 20-MW Solar Project

  • Oriana Power Ltd won a contract worth Rs. 138 crore from Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) to set up a 20MW AC ground-mounted solar photovoltaic power plant at Dugdha washery area, Dhanbad, Jharkhand.
  • The EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) phase of this project is slated for completion within 12 months.
  • The project will produce clean energy capable of powering over 10,000 homes. It is also estimated to mitigate an impressive 26,000 tonne of CO2 emissions annually, contributing substantially to the fight against climate change.
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SPORTS

Novak Djokovic Secures Cincinnati Open 2023 Title

  • Novak Djokovic came back from behind to defeat world number one Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the Cincinnati Open 2023. Djokovic beat Alcaraz 5-7, 7-6(7), 7-6(4) in a nerve-wracking four-hour spectacle.
  • The Serb's victory was a triumphant redemption, avenging his previous loss to the young Spanish contender in the Wimbledon final just a month prior.

Legendary Zimbabwe Cricketer Heath Streak Passes Away

  • Heath Streak, legendary Zimbabwe cricketer who also coached Bangladesh men's national cricket team in the past, passed away at the age of 49. Streak was one of the most decorated cricketers of his time, representing Zimbabwe in 65 Tests, 189 ODIs, while scoring 4933 runs and taking 455 wickets for his country across formats. Streak, till date, remains the only player from Zimbabwe with a double of 1000 runs and 100 wickets in Tests and 2000 runs and 200 wickets in ODIs. A number of his records still inspire cricketers, not just in Zimbabwe but across the world.

Khelo India Women's League Will Officially be Known as Asmita Women's League

  • Khelo India Women's League was renamed as Asmita Women's League.
  • The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports of India, Anurag Thakur said, "The 'Asmita Portal' serves as a comprehensive resource, offering valuable insights into upcoming leagues among other features. It will enable any school, college, government, or private organisation to host the 'Asmita Women's League' and be part of Khelo India's march towards sporting excellence."
  • Asmita is the abbreviation of Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Three-day National Thematic Workshop on Localization of Sustainable Development Goals in Panchayats begins in Srinagar

  • A three-day workshop on Localisation of Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs) in panchayats was held in Srinagar.
  • The Union Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Giriraj Singh virtually inaugurated the three-day workshop in the presence of Lt Governor Manoj Sinha.
  • The main objective of the workshop was to exhibit the best strategies, approaches, innovative models in the context of capacity building and training; best practices; monitoring framework, incentivisation and reflection of themes of SDGs into Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP).
  • 'Meri Panchayat Mobile app' developed by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj was released during the inaugural session of the National Workshop.
  • Elected representatives and functionaries of Panchayati Raj Institutions from across the country including Jammu and Kashmir attended the National Workshop. Panchayats that have taken initiatives in thematic areas were invited to participate in the workshop.

Axis Bank's Neelkanth Mishra is Part-time Chairperson of UIDAI

  • The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the nodal body in charge of issuing Aadhaar numbers, appointed Neelkanth Mishra as its part-time chairperson. Mishra is the Chief Economist and Head of Global Research at Axis Bank Ltd.
  • Prior to Axis Bank, Mishra worked for two decades at Zurich-based Credit Suisse, where his roles included co-head of APAC Strategy, India Equity Strategy Head, and Head of Research, India. He specialises in metals and mining, Indian pharmaceuticals, Taiwan IC design, semiconductor foundries, and Asian tech strategy research.
  • The UIDAI board consists of a chairperson, two part-time members, and the CEO, who also serves as the member-secretary.

Biden to Attend G20 Summit in India in September

  • US President Joe Biden will travel to India from September 7 to 10 to attend the G-20 Leaders' Summit.
  • President Biden and G20 partners will discuss a range of joint efforts to tackle global issues, including the clean energy transition and combatting climate change, mitigating the economic and social impacts of the Ukraine conflict, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.
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DEFENCE

Malabar Naval Exercise Concludes off Australian Coast

  • The 11-day Malabar naval exercise featuring the navies of India, Australia, Japan and the US concluded. The 27th edition of the exercise, which took place on the East Coast of Australia, witnessed complex and high intensity drills in air, surface and undersea domains.
  • Warships, submarines and aircraft from the Indian Navy, Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Japan Maritime Self Defence Force and the US Navy participated in the exercise.

Iran Builds Advanced Mohajer Drone with Enhanced Range

  • Iran has built an advanced homemade drone named Mohajer-10 with an enhanced flight range and duration as well as a greater payload.
  • The drone has an operational range of 2,000 km (1,240 miles) and can fly for up to 24 hours. Its payload can reach 300 kg (661 pounds), double the capacity of the Mohajer-6 drone.
  • U.S. officials have accused Iran of providing Mohajer-6 drones, among other unmanned aerial vehicles, to Russia in its war against Ukraine. Tehran denies this.
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PERSONS IN NEWS

Tata Capital Names Shubman Gill as Brand Ambassador

  • Tata Capital, the financial services arm of the Tata Group, named Indian cricketer Shubman Gill as its brand ambassador. The company plans to launch a multi-media campaign featuring the young cricketer in the upcoming weeks.
  • Representing the aspirations and dreams of India's youthful, dynamic, and diverse population, Shubman Gill has become a self-made youth icon with a tremendous fan following across the country. His style of play, which combines the qualities of determination, reliability, and trustworthiness, aligns seamlessly with Tata Capital's brand promise 'Count on Us'.
  • Tata Capital is based in Mumbai and was founded in 2007.
  • Rajiv Sabharwal is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company as in 2023.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition

  • The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is observed on August 23 every year to memorialise the deplorable practice of transatlantic slave trade. The day, designated by UNESCO, was first observed on August 23, 1998.
  • The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is commemorated on August 23 as it marks the start of the uprising in Haiti that eventually led to the abolition of transatlantic slave trade in the territories under European colonial powers.
  • On the night of August 22 to 23, 1791, an uprising started in the island of Saint Domingue, which is now home to Dominican Republic and Haiti. In the 18th century, Saint Domingue was a colonial settlement of France.
  • The uprising in Saint Domingue inspired the Haitian Revolution against the colonial powers, which was led by the Blacks and mixed-race people.
  • It was against this background that the day is observed on August 23. It was first commemorated in Haiti and a number of countries in 1998.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

IIT Jodhpur's IDRP Hosts Workshop Unveiling the Potential of IoT and its Applications

  • The Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Jodhpur conducted the 1st Internet of Things and Applications Workshop (IoTA 2023), a thrilling two-day event. The workshop featured talks by eminent speakers from academia, industry, and R&D organisations, focusing on the above IoT applications.
  • The topics of discussion during the Internet of Things and Applications Workshop (IoTA 2023) were Industrial IoT, IoT in Healthcare, Smart Homes and Intelligent Transportation Systems.
  • The workshop successfully achieved its aims by shedding light on the immense potential of IoT applications, igniting motivation among participants to explore research avenues and engage in product development within this dynamic field. Serving as a fertile ground for budding researchers, the event facilitated insightful exchanges of ideas, enabling robust discussions on challenges, solutions, and emerging research opportunities.

Boards Exams Twice a Year, Best Score to be Retained

  • Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan announced that the new curriculum framework (NCF) as per National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is ready and textbooks for the same will be developed for the 2024 academic session.
  • As per the NCF, the board exams will be conducted twice a year and students will be allowed to retain the best score. This is being done to ensure students have enough time and opportunity to perform well. Students can then appear for a board exam in subjects they have completed and feel ready for.
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ART AND CULTURE

Kashmir's Tulip Garden Listed as Asia's Largest by World Book of Records

  • Kashmir's famous tulip garden added another feather to its cap, it was included in the World Book of Records (London) as Asia's largest tulip garden. This is one of the biggest acknowledgements for the garden since its inception.
  • Situated at the foothills of the Zabarwan mountain range on the banks of Dal Lake, the tulip garden of Kashmir was finally recognised as Asia's largest tulip garden and certified in the World Book of Records (London). The Department of Floriculture, Gardens and Parks was awarded the certificate by the Chairman and CEO, of the World Book of Records (London) at a function held in Srinagar.
  • Tulip Garden Kashmir was established in 2008. For the last fifteen years everyone associated with the garden, like gardeners, officials have tried their best to make this garden one of the special attractions of Kashmir.
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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Justice Prakash Shrivastava New as the Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal

  • Justice Prakash Shrivastava, former Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court, was appointed as the new chairperson of the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
  • In July 2023, the Centre had appointed Justice Sheo Kumar Singh as the acting chairperson on the retirement of Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel.
  • Justice Shrivastava was the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court from October 11, 2021, to March 30, 2023.
  • Justice Shrivastava enrolled as an advocate on February 2, 1987. He practised in the Supreme Court and was appointed as judge of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh on January 18, 2008. He became a permanent judge on January 15, 2010.
  • The National Green Tribunal is a statutory body in India that deals with expeditious disposal of cases related to environmental protection and other natural resources. It was set up under the National Green Tribunal Act in 2010. India is the third country in the world, after Australia and New Zealand, to set up a statutory body for environmental protection.
  • National Green Tribunal with headquarters in Delhi consists of chairperson who should be a retired Supreme Court judge.
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