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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

17 Oct 2023

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

World Health Summit 2023

  • The World Health Summit is the unique international strategic forum for global health. Held annually in Berlin, it brought together stakeholders from politics, science, the private sector, and civil society from around the world to set the agenda for a healthier future by inspiring innovative solutions for better health and well-being for all.
  • The World Health Summit 2023 under the theme 'A Defining Year for Global Health Action' took place from October 15-17 in Berlin, Germany and online.
  • The World Health Summit integrates discussions from many events throughout the year, including the World Health Assembly, G7, G20 and BRICS meetings and several initiatives on financing Universal Health Coverage.
  • Central topics at the World Health Summit 2023 included: learning from COVID-19 for future pandemic prevention; preparedness and response; recommitting to universal health coverage; sustainable health for people and planet; G7/G20 measures to enhance global health equity and security; harnessing the power of digital technologies for global health; the World Health Organization's 75th anniversary and innovations to accelerate the fight against tuberculosis.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Midcap IT Services Company Mphasis Appoints Ayaskant Sarangi as CHRO

  • Midcap IT services company Mphasis appointmented Ayaskant Sarangi as its new Global Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO). Sarangi joined the Executive Council and would report directly to Nitin Rakesh, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Mphasis.
  • Before joining Mphasis, Sarangi served as CHRO at Wipro Enterprises, where he led human resources functions. He also held various HR leadership roles at Wipro Technologies. In his new role, Sarangi will spearhead Mphasis's global human resources strategy and operations, overseeing talent management, recruitment, leadership development, and all aspects of HR operations.
  • Sarangi succeeded Srikanth Karra, who has been the CHRO of the company since 2017. Srikanth will assume the role of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to facilitate a smooth transition until his superannuation in April 2024.

Zydus Appoints Punit Patel as President and CEO for North American Operations

  • Global life sciences firm Zydus Lifesciences announced the appointment of Punit Patel as President and Chief Executive Officer for the Americas. Stationed at the Zydus office in Pennington, New Jersey, Patel will oversee the company's North American operations across various healthcare sectors. These include generics, injectables, specialty businesses, as well as portfolios focusing on rare and orphan diseases and possible forays into therapeutics.
  • Punit Patel brings over 20 years of experience in both generic and branded pharmaceutical sectors. Prior to joining Zydus, he served as President of Red Oak Sourcing, leading a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of generic drugs.

Cashfree Payments, Global Trade Plaza Partner to Lift Cross-border Payment

  • Cashfree Payments, a firm specialising in API banking solutions, announced its collaboration with Global Trade Plaza, a global B2B marketplace, to simplify cross-border payments for Indian exporters. The partnership aims to facilitate international trade promotion by allowing Indian exporters to collect payments in over 15 foreign currencies. Funds received will be converted into Indian Rupees and transferred to local Indian bank accounts within 48 hours.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Chess Prodigy Praggnanandhaa to Collaborate with ISRO to Promote Science and Technology

  • ISRO Chairman S. Somanath announced that chess grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa would collaborate with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to promote science and technology among young individuals.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Central Electricity Authority Celebrates Its 50th Foundation Day

  • The Central Electricity Authority, the organization under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, which provides technical and policy support to the government and to all other stakeholders in the power sector, celebrated its 50th Foundation Day.
  • Working towards the vision of ensuring reliable 24×7 power supply of adequate quality to all consumers in the country, the CEA has been at the forefront of the evolution of the power sector in India, with its pivotal role in planning and managing the country's electricity needs. Over the last five decades of its history, the Authority has consistently demonstrated its commitment to ensuring reliable and sustainable power supply to the nation.
  • The commemorative event was graced by the presence of R. K. Singh, India's Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy.
  • As part of the celebration, Minister Singh unveiled a compendium compiled by the CEA, which encompasses the Electricity Rules notified by the Ministry of Power under the Electricity Act of 2003. This comprehensive reference guide is designed to assist stakeholders, policymakers, regulators, industry professionals, and the public in better understanding and navigating the framework of electricity rules underpinning India's power supply.

PM Modi Inaugurates Third Edition of Global Maritime India Summit 2023

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the third edition of the Global Maritime India Summit 2023 via video conferencing. The summit is being from October 17 to 19 at MMRDA Grounds in Mumbai.
  • During the programme, Prime Minister unveiled 'Amrit Kaal Vision 2047', the long-term blueprint for the Indian maritime blue economy. The blueprint outlines strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing port facilities, promoting sustainable practices, and facilitating international collaboration. Prime Minister inaugurated, dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone of projects worth more than 23 thousand crore rupees that are aligned with the 'Amrit Kaal Vision 2047' for the Indian maritime blue economy.
  • As per the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the summit will focus on key areas of the maritime sector with sessions and discussions around ports of the future; decarbonisation; coastal shipping & IWT; shipbuilding; repair and recycling; finance, insurance & arbitration; maritime clusters; innovation & technology; maritime safety and security; and maritime tourism, among others. The inaugural session was graced by Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and Goa CM Pramod Sawant. The session is also set to witness the participation of ministers from 12 countries, including Armenia, Bangladesh, Belarus, Comoros, Iran, Italy, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Spain, and Nepal.

Arindam Bagchi Appointed India's Ambassador to UN in Geneva

  • External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi was appointed India's permanent representative to the United Nations (UN) and other international organisations in Geneva. Bagchi, a 1995-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) official, took over as spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in March 2020 and deftly handled a number of critical issues and developments including the eastern Ladakh border row, India's COVID-19 response and New Delhi's G20 presidency.
  • In Geneva, Bagchi would succeed Indra Mani Pandey who is set to return to New Delhi.
  • Earlier, Bagchi served as ambassador to Croatia and deputy High Commissioner to Sri Lanka.
  • He also had a stint in the Prime Minister's Office as a director as well as at India's permanent mission at the UN in New York.
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DEFENCE

Defence Ministry Seals Deal for Upgrade of Warship INS Beas

  • The defence ministry signed a Rs. 313 crore contract with the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for mid-life upgrade and re-powering of frontline frigate INS Beas.
  • As per the ministry, the transformative maiden re-powering project marks a significant stride in the maintenance philosophy of the Indian Navy and repair capabilities of CSL.
  • INS Beas is the first of Brahmaputra class frigates to be re-powered from steam to diesel propulsion.
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PERSONS IN NEWS

Former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari, Passes Away

  • Martti Ahitsaari, Finland's 10th President and renowned peace mediator, passed away at the age of 86. Ahitsaari was known for his exceptional work in brokering peace in conflict zones, including Kosovo, Indonesia and Northern Ireland. His lifelong commitment to resolving conflicts earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2008.
  • Although Ahitsaari was considered a political outsider in his home country, it was precisely his lack of political ties that helped him secure Finland's first direct presidential election in 1994. As President, he supported Finland's EU membership and encouraged voters to support the 1994 accession referendum. In 1965, he joined Finland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs and later became Finnish Ambassador to Tanzania.
  • One of his early diplomatic achievements was helping Namibia gain independence after a prolonged conflict with South Africa. Ahtisaari served as the U.N. commissioner for Namibia and played a vital role in ending the Kosovo air campaign in 1999 by persuading Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic to accept NATO's terms.
  • Even after leaving the presidency in 2000, Ahtisaari remained dedicated to conflict resolution. He played a pivotal role in advancing the Northern Ireland peace progress and founded Crisis Management Initiative (CMI), an independent organization focused on conflict resolution. CMI facilitated a peace process in Aceh, Indonesia, leading to the end of a three-decade-long-conflict.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

  • International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is celebrated every year on 17 October. The day is dedicated to create awareness and promote global measures for the prevention of poverty.
  • According to un.org, the observance of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty can be traced back to October 17, 1987. On that day, over a hundred thousand people gathered at the Trocadéro in Paris, where the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed in 1948, to honour the victims of extreme poverty, violence and hunger. Through resolution 47/196 adopted on December 22, 1992, the General Assembly declared October 17 as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty and invited all States to devote the Day to presenting and promoting, as appropriate in the national context, concrete activities with regard to the eradication of poverty and destitution.
  • The theme of International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2023 is 'Decent Work and Social Protection: Putting Dignity in Practice for All'.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Receives Award for A+ Ranking in Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2023

  • Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das received the Award for being ranked 'A+' in the Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2023 in Marakkesh city of Morocco. The award recognizes those central bank governors whose strategies outperformed their peers through originality, creativity, and tenacity.
  • The awards were announced in the month of September 2023 and along with RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, two other central bankers- Thomas J. Jordan of Switzerland and Nguyen Thi Hong of Vietnam earned an 'A+' grade in the Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2023.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

IIM Bangalore Tops Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2023 in India

  • The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B) secured the top ranking in India for its Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM), an Executive MBA (EMBA) programme designed for working professionals, according to the 2023 Global Ranking by Financial Times (FT). IIM Bangalore is the only Indian business school to secure a place in the Top 100 global list, ranking 94th. The PGPEM excelled in various key categories, achieving a perfect score for Faculty with Doctorates (100%) and high scores in ESG (98), Research (97), Work Experience (90), and Carbon Footprint (83). Notably, IIMB has shown significant improvement in its scores for Female Faculty and Student representation in the FT Global Ranking compared to the previous year.
  • The Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management at IIMB Bangalore is designed for working professionals with a minimum of four years of post-graduation work experience. Its primary aim is to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively manage increased responsibilities as business leaders.

Sonal Mansingh Appointed Visiting Faculty of IIT-Kharagpur

  • Under the aegis of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 that brings together multiple disciplines in a curriculum to create a holistic learning experience, IIT Kharagpur appointed Padma Vibhushan awardee Sonal Mansingh as the distinguished visiting faculty.
  • Mansingh joined the Institute as Distinguished Visiting Faculty & will be associated with Academy of Classical and Folk Arts & Centre of Excellence on IKS.
  • Mansingh is a Rajya Sabha member and founder of the Centre for Classical Indian Dance.

IIT Patna, France's Toulouse INP Sign MoU

  • The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna and the Institute National Polytechnique de Toulouse (Toulouse INP) in France signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for academic cooperation. The agreement was signed after recognising their strengths in the area of impactful research and quality education.
  • The purpose of this agreement, the IIT Patna statement added, is to develop academic co-operation and to promote mutual understanding between the two institutes on a basis of equality and reciprocity.
  • Both institutes agreed for exchange of academic and administrative staff, exchange of students, joint supervision of doctoral studies, conducting collaborative research projects, conducting lectures and organising symposia, exchange of academic information and materials, promoting academic collaboration in fields of mutual interest and providing internship opportunities.
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ART AND CULTURE

Amit Shah Inaugurates Samau Shaheed Memorial and Library

  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated Samau Shaheed Memorial and Library in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
  • He said that 12 valiant heroes had sacrificed their lives during the freedom struggle in Samau in November, 1857, but there was no memorial for them till 2022-23. The memorial inaugurated will serve to immortalise their stories of bravery.
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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS

Bangaluru Airport: Awarded the World's Most Punctual Airport

  • Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru secured the top position as the world's most punctual airport for the past three consecutive months, according to Cirium's 'The On-Time Performance Monthly Report.' The Kempegowda International Airport operated by Bangalore International Airport Limited maintained an impressive on-time departure experience for passengers, with 87.51 per cent punctuality in July, 89.66 per cent in August, and 88.51 per cent in September, a BIAL statement said.
  • Cirium's latest on-time performance (OTP) monthly report for September 2023 hailed KIA, stating, 88.51 per cent of Kempegowda International Airport's flights took off punctually. This achievement is a testament to KIA's unwavering commitment to efficiency and punctuality.
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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Central Government Clears Appointment of Justice Siddharth Mridul as Manipur High Court Chief Justice

  • The Central government notified the appointment of Delhi High Court judge, Justice Siddharth Mridul as the Chief Justice of Manipur High Court.
  • The Supreme Court collegium had in July 2023 recommended the appointment of Justice Mridul as Manipur High Court Chief Justice. However, the recommendation remained pending with the Central government for nearly three months.
  • The Manipur High Court has been functioning without a permanent Chief Justice since February 2023 and Justice P. V. Muralidharan is currently serving as its acting Chief Justice.
  • The Manipur High Court is the High Court of the state of Manipur, India. It was established on March 25, 2013, after making suitable amendments in the Constitution of India and North-Eastern Areas (Re-organisation) Act, 1971. The seat of the High Court is at Imphal, the capital of Manipur. The first Chief Justice was Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre.
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