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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

06 Nov 2023

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

India-Nepal border forces' talks to begin in Delhi.

  • Seventh edition of the annual coordination talks between the two countries is led by India's SSB director general Rashmi Shukla and the visiting inspector general of the APF of Nepal, Raju Aryal. The meeting will be in Delhi from November 6 to 8, the official said on Sunday.
  • "The talks at the level of two heads of the forces serve as a crucial platform for both forces to engage in discussions on border-related matters," an official statement said.
  • "The SSB and APF delegations aim to strengthen the coordination between the two border guarding forces for more effective management of the open and unfenced India-Nepal border," it said.
  • The seventh edition of the annual coordination talks between the two countries is led by India's Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) director general Rashmi Shukla and the visiting inspector general of the Armed Police Force (APF) of Nepal, Raju Aryal.

India, Sri Lanka hold 33rd edition of annual International Maritime meeting

  • The 33rd edition of annual International Maritime Boundary Line meeting between the representatives of Navies and Coast Guards of India and Sri Lanka was held at the Indo - Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary Line off Point Calimere at Palk Bay. 
  • Aim: To discuss maritime security in the Palk Bay and Gulf of Mannar region, safety of fishermen, measures to curtail trafficking of contraband, among other issues.

India to Host 2024 World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly

  • Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Communications and H.E. Houlin Zhao, Secretary General of International Telecommunication Union (ITU) signed the Host Country Agreement for the establishment of an Area Office & Innovation Centre of ITU in Delhi.
  • ITU is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies – ICTs.
  • ITU currently has a membership of 193 countries and over 900 private-sector entities and academic institutions.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Intel announced collaboration with eight Indian electronics manufacturing services (EMS) companies for their laptop manufacturing projects in India.

  • The Indian companies joining forces with Intel include Bhagwati Products Ltd, Dixon Technologies India Ltd, Kaynes Technology India Ltd, Optiemus Electronics Ltd, Panache Digilife Ltd, Smile Electronics Ltd, Syrma SGS Technology Ltd, and VVDN Technologies Private Ltd.
  • For some of these companies, this venture represents their inaugural entry into the laptop manufacturing arena. The collaboration between Intel and the Indian manufacturing ecosystem aims to equip these firms to meet both domestic and global demand for laptops.
  • Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Skill Development, and Entrepreneurship, Rajeev Chandrasekhar said, "I am very pleased that global organisations like Intel are partnering with India, helping to build and catalyse the electronics manufacturing ecosystem for laptops and compute.
  • This aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to drive India's Digital Economy to $1 Trillion and enable the electronics manufacturing ecosystem to contribute $300 billion by 2025-26."
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

NASA's INFUSE Mission: Studying the Cygnus Loop Supernova Remnant

  • NASA recently launched a sounding rocket as part of its Integral Field Ultraviolet Spectroscope Experiment (INFUSE) mission.
  • NASA recently launched a sounding rocket as part of its Integral Field Ultraviolet Spectroscope Experiment (INFUSE) mission. This mission aims to study the Cygnus Loop, a 20,000-year-old supernova remnant located 2,600 light-years away from Earth.
  • The Cygnus Loop offers a unique opportunity to explore the life cycle of stars and gain insights into how new star systems form in the universe.
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SPORTS

The Isle of Joy for Indian chess: Vidit Gujrathi, Vaishali's remarkable triumphs at FIDE Grand Swiss

  • The Isle of Joy for Indian chess: Vidit Gujrathi, Vaishali's remarkable triumphs at FIDE Grand Swiss
  • Gujrathi also became the second Indian to make it to the next year's Candidates. In the excitement of India's annihilation of its rivals at the ongoing cricket World Cup at home, it would have been easy to overlook what was happening at a place called the Isle of Man, in the Irish Sea. But we shouldn't.
  • For, India recorded one of its greatest moments in chess on November 5, winning both titles at the Grand Swiss tournament. Vidit Gujrathi emerged as the open champion, while R. Vaishali claimed the women's title; they both thus earned places in the Candidates tournament, the qualifying event for the World Chess championship match.

Max Verstappen wins Brazilian Grand Prix.

  • Sergio Perez of Red Bull finished in fourth place, distancing himself from Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton in one of the few competitions left this season — a position for runner-up.
  •  Perez nearly took the podium position from third-place Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin, but the Spaniard saw the checkered flag 0.053 seconds before the Mexican
  • Perez nearly took the podium position from third-place Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin, but the Spaniard saw the checkered flag 0.053 seconds before the Mexican.
  • The two raced for the position in the three final laps of the race, with the Red Bull driver overtaking Alonso once and then losing the position.

Sultan of Johor Cup 2023

  •  The Indian junior men's hockey team added another feather to their cap by securing the bronze medal in a heart-stopping match at the Sultan of Johor Cup 2023, in Johar, Malaysia.
  • The Indian junior men's hockey team added another feather to their cap by securing the bronze medal in a heart-stopping match at the Sultan of Johor Cup 2023, in Johar, Malaysia. In an electrifying 3rd/4th place contest, they faced arch-rivals Pakistan and emerged victorious in a dramatic penalty shootout.
  • This victory marks a significant milestone for the young Indian hockey talents and it is an evident of their relentless hard work and determination.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Union Ministry of Power urged to take up insolvent assets.

  • To tackle increasing demand, the Union Ministry of Power has urged central and state public-sector power-generating companies (gencos) and state power and energy departments to pick projects that are undergoing insolvency proceedings.
  • The power ministry is looking at a quicker turnaround of these stressed power plants and enhancing power supply.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi as Elected Chairman of Shree Somnath Trust for Five-Year Term.

  •  Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been elected as the chairman of the Shree Somnath Trust (SST) for a five-year term, marking a significant departure from the traditional one-year tenure for the trust'
  • At the 122nd meeting of the SST's board of trustees held at Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar, Prime Minister Modi, the incumbent chairman, was re-elected to the position for a five-year term.
  • This marks a historic moment as it is the first time in the 74-year-long history of the Shree Somnath Trust that a chairman has been elected for a five-year tenure.
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DEFENCE

The Indian Navy's Ilyushin-38 Sea Dragon Long Range Maritime Patrol aircraft bid farewell.

  •  The Indian Navy's Ilyushin-38 Sea Dragon Long Range Maritime Patrol aircraft bid farewell after 46 years of glorious service to the nation.
  • In a nostalgic ceremony, a large number of veterans gathered to bid adieu to Ilyushin-38 Sea Dragon Long Range Maritime Patrol aircraft, which did 46 years of service to the nation.
  • The decommissioning ceremony was recently held at INS Hansa, Dabolim and was also joined by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar.

Sweden's Saab Secures India's First 100% FDI in Defense Project

  •  India has recently granted approval for Sweden's Saab to establish a new manufacturing facility in the country, marking a significant milestone as the first foreign company to receive 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India's defense projects.
  • While India previously permitted up to 74% FDI in the defense sector under the automatic route, clearances beyond that threshold were subject to individual assessment.
  • The government relaxed these regulations in 2015 to encourage foreign investments, yet until now, no foreign firm had received permission for 100% FDI in defense.
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PERSONS IN NEWS

Rohit Rishi Appointed As Executive Director At Bank Of Maharashtra

  • Rohit Rishi has assumed the position of Executive Director at the Bank of Maharashtra.
  • The appointment is for a tenure of three years, starting from November 1, 2023 in place of Shri A.B. Vijayakumar. His extensive experience, academic qualifications, and professional acumen make him a valuable addition to the bank's leadership team.
  •  Rohit Rishi has taken on the role of Executive Director at the Bank of Maharashtra, succeeding Shri A.B.
  • Vijayakumar. His appointment spans a three-year term, beginning on November 1, 2023.

Time Magazine Features Sheikh Hasina

  •  TIME has featured Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who, at 76 years old, is the longest-serving female head of government in Bangladesh's history, in its recent cover story.
  • At 76 years old, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has earned a prominent place in global politics.
  • In a Time cover story, she was hailed as a political phenomenon who has played a pivotal role in guiding Bangladesh's growth from a rustic jute producer to the Asia-Pacific's fastest-expanding economy over the past decade.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict 2023

  • The International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, observed on November 6th each year.
  • The International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, observed on November 6th each year, is a significant global initiative aimed at raising awareness about the severe consequences of war and armed conflicts on the environment.
  • This day was established by the United Nations to underscore the importance of safeguarding the environment as a source of security and peace while preventing its exploitation during military conflicts.
  • The occasion calls on individuals, nations, and organizations to speak out and reiterate their commitment to protecting our threatened planet, even in the face of armed aggression.

17th Jaipur Literature Festival 2024 To Begin From February 1.

  • The Jaipur Literature Festival, often referred to as the "greatest literary show on Earth," is an annual gathering of some of the most brilliant minds in the world.
  • The 17th edition of this iconic event is set to take place from February 1 to February 5, 2024, promising to be a magnificent congregation of intellectual exploration. 
  • One of the major highlights of this literary spectacle is the impressive lineup of 25 brilliant speakers.
  • These experts from diverse fields will engage in meaningful conversations, which lie at the heart of the festival's mission.
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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, providing free ration to 80 crore impoverished individuals for five more years. 
  • In a recent public meeting held in Durg, Chhattisgarh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a significant announcement regarding the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, a free ration scheme aimed at assisting 80 crore impoverished individuals. The scheme, which was initially introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, provides 5 kg of free food grains every month to those in need.
  • Prime Minister Modi declared the extension of this vital initiative for another five years, emphasizing the importance of the people's support and blessings in making such decisions.

Jal Diwali -"Water for Women, Women for Water Campaign" launched

  •  The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is poised to introduce a groundbreaking initiative called the "Women for Water, Water for Women Campaign" in collaboration with the Ministry's National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM) and in partnership with the Odisha Urban Academy.
  • This campaign, known as "Jal Diwali," is scheduled to kick off on November 7, 2023, and run through November 9, 2023.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

First Australia India Education and Skill Council (AIESC) meeting to be held tomorrow at IIT Gandhinagar.

  • The First Australia India Education and Skill Council (AIESC) meeting will be held at IIT Gandhinagar in Gujarat today.
  • The Ministry of Education said that the AIESC, earlier the Australian India Education Council (AIEC), is a bi-national body established in 2011 to guide the strategic direction of the education, training, and research partnerships between the two countries.
  • The scope of this forum was enhanced in alignment with the national priorities of both countries to bring focus on promoting internationalisation, two-way mobility, and collaboration in the domains of education as well as the skill ecosystem. This is the first time that education and skilling are being brought under the same institutional forum.
  • The meeting will be jointly chaired by  Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Australian Education Miniaster Jason Clare and Brendan O'Connor, Minister for Skills and Training, Government of Australia.
  • This meeting will provide a platform for academic and skill experts to discuss a wide range of mutually agreed priorities, with the ultimate aim of shaping the future of education and skilling in both our nations. 

IIT Kanpur's Innovative Solution: 'Artificial Rains' to Tackle Delhi's Air Pollution Crisis

  • The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has a quick-fix solution to offer to Delhi and its neighbouring regions choking in toxic air – it can help the city wash down pollutants and dust with "artificial rains". 
  • Artificial rain, also known as cloud seeding, is a weather modification technique that has been developed to induce precipitation by altering the microphysical processes within clouds.
  • This method has gained considerable attention due to its potential to address water scarcity issues, manage droughts, and enhance agricultural productivity.
  • Understanding the science behind artificial rain is crucial for various competitive exams, as it encompasses a wide range of concepts and applications.

India Leads in Workplace Burnout: 59% Report Burnout Symptoms, Reveals Survey

  •  A recent survey conducted by the McKinsey Health Institute in 2023 shed light on the state of employees' well-being in workplaces, with India taking the lead in workplace burnout.
  • According to the survey, a staggering 59% of Indian respondents reported experiencing burnout symptoms.
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BOOKS AND AUTHORS

ISRO Chairman Somanath withdraws memoir after controversy

  • S. Somanath, Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), said on Saturday that he was withdrawing the publication of his Malayalam memoir, Nilavu Kudicha Simhangal (loosely translated as 'The lions that drank the moonlight').
  • The decision followed a report in the Malayala Manorama on Saturday that quoted excerpts from the book suggesting that K. Sivan, former ISRO Chairman and Mr. Somanath's immediate predecessor, may have hindered key promotions that Mr. Somanath thought were due.
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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

BJP and JSP are likely to jointly contest nine seats in Twin Cities.

  •  Kukatpally and Serilingampally in Twin Cities may go to JSP. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and actor Pawan Kalyan led Jana Sena Party (JSP) are likely to jointly contest nine seats in Twin Cities and other parts of the State in the November 30 Assembly elections.
  • Highly placed BJP sources said the party has decided to give two seats — Kukatpally and Serilingampally — in Hyderabad to Jana Sena Party notwithstanding strong resistance from within the party.
  • The BJP leaders, who were hopeful of performing well in these two seats are now up in arms against the proposal. Mr. Pawan Kalyan, who returned from abroad is likely to meet the BJP leaders on Saturday night.
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