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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

08 Oct 2023

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Russian Naval Base to Come Up in Abkhazia

  • Russia has signed a deal for a permanent naval base on the Black Sea coast of the breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia, prompting criticism from Georgia, which said that the move was a gross violation of its sovereignty.
  • Russia's Black Sea Fleet, based in Sevastopol on the Crimean peninsula which Moscow annexed from Ukraine in 2014, has been repeatedly targeted by Kyiv's forces since the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Sajjan Jindal's Firm, SAIC Motor to Take over MG Motor India

  • JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal and China's SAIC Motor Corp finalised an agreement to invest in MG Motor India. The deal is expected to be announced by the end of this month or by Diwali.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, a private company owned by Jindal will initially acquire a 32-35 per cent stake in MG Motor India, while SAIC will hold 51 per cent ownership. An Indian financial institution will own an 8 per cent stake in the business of MG Motor India. MG India and its local employees will hold the remaining ownership.

L&T's Power Business Wins EPC Orders from West Bengal Power Development Corp

  • Larsen & Toubro (L&T) announced that its L&T Energy-Power business secured an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) order from West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited. The order is for setting up wet Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) systems at its thermal power plant located in Sagardighi, West Bengal.
  • The project features include three FGD absorbers catering to four thermal power units (2x300 MW, 2x500 MW). The balance of plant systems to be installed will serve five units of the plant.
  • For L&T, this marked the first FGD project secured from a state-owned power utility.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Chinese, Europeans Creating Incredibly Sensitive Space Telescope for Monitoring Cosmic Explosions

  • Scientists in China are collaborating with European researchers to create an incredibly sensitive space telescope designed to monitor the universe's most violent explosions. This project, known as the Polar-2 mission, is a joint effort involving scientists from Switzerland, Poland, Germany, and China. The goal of the mission is to deliver this ultimate telescope to China's Tiangong space station in 2025.
  • The primary objective of the Polar-2 mission is monitor any gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), which are energetic particles of light resulting from some of the most powerful cosmic explosions since the Big Bang.
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SPORTS

Asian Games: Bajrang Punia Thrashed by Iran's Rahman, to Fight for Bronze

  • Returning to competitive wrestling after a one-year gap, an under-pressure Bajrang Punia was routed 1-8 by Iran's Rahman Amouzadkhalili in the semi-finals but he stayed in contention for a bronze medal along with compatriot Aman Sehrawat.

Prannoy Signs Off with Maiden Asian Games Bronze

  • H. S. Prannoy signed off with an Asian Games bronze, India's first medal in men's singles in 41 years, after going down in straight games to reigning All England champion, China's Li Shi Feng, in the semi-finals at the Asian Games.
  • The World No.7 Indian, who played with a back niggle, committed too many unforced errors and went down 16-21, 9-21 against the home favourite and world No. 8 Li.
  • It was India's second medal in men's singles since Syed Modi claimed a bronze in the 1982 edition in New Delhi.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Centre Bans Jailed Separatist's Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party

  • The Centre banned jailed separatist Shabir Ahmad Shah's Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) for five years for its 'anti-India' and 'pro-Pakistan' activities.
  • The ban was ordered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
  • Founded in 1998 by Shah, a prominent separatist leader in Jammu and Kashmir, the JKDFP was a constituent of the separatist amalgam Hurriyat Conference. After the division of the Hurriyat Conference in 2003, the JKDFP became a part of the hardline faction headed by Syed Ali Shah Geelani then.

Canada Evacuates Diplomats from Delhi to Southeast Asia

  • With New Delhi asking Canada to withdraw 41 out its 62 diplomats in India by October 10 to achieve a parity in the number of diplomatic staff in each country, Ottawa has reportedly evacuated its staff from its High Commission to Southeast Asia, according to a media report.
  • As per report, Canada evacuated the majority of its diplomatic staff from India and shifted them to either Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) or Singapore.
  • The news came amid claims by Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly that the government was engaged diplomatically with India on the issue of staff reduction.

New Drone Rules 2023 for Pilots Notified

  • The Ministry of Civil Aviation notified the new Drone (Amendment) Rules 2023 for drone pilots.
  • The move aims to further liberalise, promote and facilitate drone operations across the country and make India a global drone hub by 2030.
  • After the amendment, it has now been made clear that a government issued proof of identity and a government issued proof of address, i.e. Voter ID, Ration Card or Driving License can now be accepted to apply for a Remote Pilot Certificate if the drone pilot does not have a passport.
  • The prerequisite of having a passport was becoming a hurdle for aspiring drone pilots especially in the agricultural sector across rural India.
  • According to drone regulator DGCA, no individual other than a holder of a valid remote pilot certificate enlisted on the digital sky platform will operate an unmanned aircraft system in India. However, no Remote Pilot Certificate is required when the drone is of small to medium-size up to 2kg for non-commercial drone use.
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DEFENCE

Eastern Command of Indian Army to Host Mega Defence Event 'East Tech 2023' in Guwahati

  • The Eastern Command of the Indian Army will host a mega defence event 'East Tech 2023', to showcase its latest defence technology.
  • The two-day event, the first of its kind in Assam, will be held at the Maniram Dewan Trade Centre in Guwahati on October 10 and October 11, 2023.
  • The event is an initiative to identify cutting-edge technologies needed for solving the operational challenges in the Eastern sector of the country and the Indian Army as a whole.
  • The event aims to facilitate the Eastern Command in meeting its operational challenges by incorporating contemporary indigenous technologies.
  • The event-cum-demonstration, being carried out for the first time in the entire North-eastern region, is a joint effort of the lndian Army and the Assam government.
  • The Eastern Command formed on November 1, 1920 with its headquarters at Kolkata is the oldest and largest command of the Indian Army spread around 10 states with its troops in coordination with all the three elements of the Indian armed forces and the paramilitary forces deployed to counter any threats from its neighbouring countries.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

Indian Air Force Day

  • October 8 is celebrated as Indian Air Force Day because on this day, the Air Force in India was officially raised in 1932 as the supporting force of the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom. The first operational squadron came into being in April 1933. After participation in World War II, the Air Force in India came to be called the Royal Indian Air Force in the mid 1940s.
  • In 1950, after the republic came into being it became the Indian Air Force. From six officers and 19 Hawai Sepoys back in 1933, the Air Force now is the fourth largest in the world.
  • The Indian Air Force celebrated its 91st anniversary in 2023.
  • In 2023 Indian Air Force (IAF) Day parade was held at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh in line with the government choosing to hold major defence events outside the national capital.

National Wildlife Week

  • The National Wildlife Week is celebrated from October 2 to 8 every year in India. This week aims at protecting and preserving India's flora and fauna.
  • National Wildlife Week in India has a storied history that dates back to 1952 when the Indian Board of Wildlife first conceptualized the idea. Originally observed as Wildlife Day in 1955, it evolved into a week-long celebration in 1957, gaining significance as a platform to highlight the long-term objectives of safeguarding the country's precious wildlife.
  • This year's (2023) theme, 'Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation', reflects the collaborative efforts required to protect and preserve the nation's rich biodiversity.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

IIT Madras Hosts Water Security and Climate Adaptation Conference

  • The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) hosted a Water Security and Climate Adaptation (WSCA) conference from October 4 to 7, 2023 with a focus on Adaptation and Mitigation through Sustainable Development.
  • The conference was coordinated by the Global Water and Climate Adaptation Centre (ABCD Centre) in the Institute. The focus was on highlighting the importance of sustainability in water-related problems and emphasising its need to scientists, engineers, policymakers, and industries.
  • The overarching objective of this conference was to exchange knowledge and practical know-how on the relationship between water security and adaptation to climate change with best practice implementation.

26 JMI Researchers Feature in Stanford University's List of Top 2% Scientists Worldwide

  • A total of 26 of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) researchers featured in the list of the top two per cent scientists worldwide by Stanford University.
  • There are two lists which were released — one based on career-long data and another focusing on the performance of researchers in the year 2022. A total of seven professors were named in both lists — Ali, Imran Ahsan, Haseeb Ghosh, Sushant G. Rahman, Atiqur Ahmad, Sharif Ahmad, Tokeer Islam, Tarikul.
  • Eight professors were named in the 'career' list — Ali, Imran Ahsan, Haseeb Ghosh, Sushant G. Rahman, Atiqur Sen, Anjan A. Ahmad, Sharif Ahmad, Tokeer Islam, Tarikul.
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ART AND CULTURE

Two-Day Literature Festival to Be Held in Bengaluru

  • The Neev Literature Festival 2023 took place on October 7 and 8, 2023, at the Neev Academy in Yemalur, Bengaluru. This year (2023), the theme of the event is 'What is childhood without stories?' In the aftermath of the pandemic, children's lives have undergone a significant transformation. They now grapple with issues such as artificial intelligence, globalization, mental health challenges, shifting values, and numerous other factors. Consequently, the festival endeavours to address and respond to these changes.
  • The Neev Literature Festival was initiated in 2017, followed by the introduction of the Neev Book Award in 2018. The goal was to discover and present exceptional children's books that center around Indian experiences and stories. Over the years, the festival has delved into thought-provoking themes such as 'Partition: Memory and Memorialization', 'Peripheries: Boundaries on the Edge, Boundaries Within', and 'Embracing Diversity'.
  • The festival also hosted the finals of the 2023 NLF Reading Challenge, a national reading event that saw participation from over 600 teams from across the country.
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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Supreme Court to Appoint Interpreter to Enable Deaf Lawyer Sarah Sunny to Argue Her Case

  • In a first, the Supreme Court directed its registry to appoint an interpreter for deaf lawyer Sarah Sunny to appear before the top court and argue her case. The Court will bear the expenses for the interpreter.
  • Registrar Vivek Saxena passed the order directing the registry officials to take necessary steps in this regard.
  • The Court was hearing an application moved through advocate Sanchita Ain seeking appointment of an interpreter for advocate Sunny.
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