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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

21 Nov 2023

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Joseph Boakai Winner of Liberia Presidential Election

  • Joseph Boakai was declared as the winner of Liberia's presidential polls with 50.64 per cent of the vote, unseating President George Weah who got 49.36 per cent, the country's electoral commission announced after completing the ballot tally.
  • Weah will continue to remain in power until the power is handed over in January 2024.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Australia's ASX Signs Deal with TCS to Revamp Clearing, Settlement Platform

  • Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) signed an agreement with Australia's primary securities exchange, ASX, to provide a clearing and settlement platform to serve that country's market.
  • TCS's flagship product, called BaNCS for Market Infrastructure, will be used to replace ASX's existing platform for cash equities clearing and settlement.
  • The new platform is proposed to be implemented in two releases. While the clearing service is expected to be delivered in the first phase, the settlement depository and sub-register services will follow in the second. This staged approach is expected to reduce overall delivery risk and help manage the impact on industry stakeholders.
  • The agreement with ASX strengthens TCS's footprint in Australia, one of its fastest-growing geographies, with a strong local partner network, expertise in cutting-edge technologies, investments in research and innovation, and deep domain knowledge of the banking financial services, and insurance sector.
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SPORTS

Suryakumar Yadav to Lead India in Five-match T20I Series against Australia

  • Suryakumar Yadav was named as India captain for the upcoming five-match T20I series against Australia, which begins from November 23 to December 3, 2023.
  • Opener Ruturaj Gaikwad was named as vice-captain for the series against the newly-crowned ODI champions, as the hosts only picked three players from the World Cup squad – Prasidh Krishna, Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar himself.
  • India squad: Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vice-captain), Ishan Kishan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dubey, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Hate Speech: 28 States, UT Appointed Nodal Officers, Centre to SC

  • The central government informed the Supreme Court that 28 States and Union Territories have appointed nodal officers in compliance with its guidelines to prevent mob violence and lynching following hate speech incidents.
  • The Ministry of Home Affairs filed a status report on a batch of petitions seeking directions to prevent/curb hate speech.
  • Centre in its status report told the apex court that the States which informed that they have appointed nodal officers are -- Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Goa, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Odisha, Puducherry, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.

Annual UN Forum 2023 in New Delhi

  • United Service Institution of India (USI), the country's oldest think-tank established in 1870 for research and debate on national security and military affairs, organised its Annual UN Forum 2023 in New Delhi. The forum on 'International Humanitarian Law and Peacekeeping' was organised in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Centre for UN Peacekeeping Operations.
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DEFENCE

Launch of Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge, LSAM 10 (Yard 78)

  • The launch of 'Missile Cum Ammunition Barge, LSAM 10 (Yard 78)', the fourth Barge of 08 x Missile Cum Ammunition Barge project, built by MSME Shipyard, M/s SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd (SEPPL), Visakhapatnam for Indian Navy, was undertaken at Guttenadeevi, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh (launch site of M/s SEPPL). The launching Ceremony was presided over by Cmde Shanmugam Sabesan, CRO (East).
  • The contract for building 08 x Missile Cum Ammunition Barge was signed between MoD and M/s SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd, Visakhapatnam in February 2021. The availability of these Barges would provide impetus to operational commitments of IN by facilitating Transportation, Embarkation and Disembarkation of articles/ ammunition to IN Ships both alongside jetties and at outer harbours.

Indian Navy, DRDO Test Indigenously Developed Naval Anti-ship Missile

  • Attempting to boost self reliance or 'Aatmanirbharta', the Indian Navy, in association with Defence Research and Development Organissation (DRDO), successfully undertook guided flight trials of the first indigenously developed naval anti-ship missile from Sea King 42B helicopter.
  • Even in May 2022, India tested its first indigenously built anti-ship missile falling in the short-range category weighing around 380 kilograms with a range of 55 kilometres. Names as 'Naval Anti-ship Missile-short range' (NASM-SR), they can be launched from attack helicopters.
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PERSONS IN NEWS

Dhoom Director Sanjay Gadhvi Passed Away

  • The film industry lost a creative force with the sudden demise of renowned filmmaker Sanjay Gadhvi. Best known for directing the blockbuster films 'Dhoom' (2004) and its sequel 'Dhoom 2' (2006), Gadhvi's contribution to Indian cinema has left an indelible mark.
  • Gadhvi's directorial journey began in 2000 with 'Tere Liye', but it was his third venture, 'Dhoom', that catapulted him to fame. The film's success led to the highly acclaimed 2006 sequel, 'Dhoom 2', featuring a star-studded cast including Abhishek Bachchan, Uday Chopra, Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Bipasha Basu.

Rosalynn Carter, US First Lady Known as 'Steel Magnolia', Dies

  • Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. President and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians, died at the age of 96.
  • She was nicknamed the 'Steel Magnolia' by the press, a reference she did not mind, saying that 'steel is tough and magnolia is southern', Rosalynn was naturally shy and her knees would knock together when she had to give a speech in the early days of her husband's political career in the 1960s.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

World Television Day

  • World Television Day is celebrated every year on November 21. Celebrating World Television Day is important because it helps people understand the history and importance of this electronic device.
  • The first electric television was introduced in 1927 by Philo Taylor Farnsworth. He was an American inventor who made the television. Later, in 1996, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) officially announced that World Television Day would be celebrated on November 21, every year.
  • The theme for World Television Day 2023 is 'Accessibility'.

World Hello Day

  • Every year, World Hello Day is celebrated on November 21.
  • In the 1970s, the conflict between Egypt and Israel became extremely severe. During the Yom Kippur War, thousands of soldiers and civilians were killed. Some soldiers were tortured brutally and executed. As a response to the Yom Kippur War, in 1973, Brian McCormack, a Ph.D. Graduate of Arizona State University, and Michael McCormack, a graduate of Harvard introduced the concept of World Hello Day. The start of a conversation can be a significant instrument in preserving peace and sanity in the world. Since then, World Hello Day is celebrated all over the world.

World Fisheries Day

  • World Fisheries Day is observed annually on November 21st to highlight the importance of sustainable fisheries management and to draw attention to the critical role of small-scale fishers in ensuring food security and livelihoods for millions around the world.
  • The roots of World Fisheries Day can be traced back to 1997 when the "World Forum of Fish Harvesters & Fish Workers" convened in New Delhi. This landmark gathering led to the formation of the "World Fisheries Forum" with representatives from 18 countries. The forum's founding declaration advocated for a global mandate of sustainable fishing practices and policies, paving the way for the establishment of World Fisheries Day.
  • The theme for World Fisheries Day 2023 is 'Celebrating the Wealth of Fisheries and Aquaculture'.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

Droupadi Murmu to Confer President's Colour Award to AFMC

  • On December 1, President Droupadi Murmu will confer the prestigious President's Colour to the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in a grand ceremony, marking its platinum jubilee year. This event holds significant importance, considering AFMC's reputation as a premier establishment within the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) and its standing as one of the leading medical colleges in the country.
  • The President's Colour, also known as 'Rashtrapati ka Nishaan,' holds the distinction of being the highest honour that can be bestowed upon any military unit.
  • Its presentation to AFMC is a testament to the institution's exceptional contributions to medical education and military service over the past seventy-five years.

Covid Warriors Given Indira Gandhi Peace Prize

  • The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development, 2022, was awarded jointly to the Indian Medical Association and the Trained Nurses Association of India as representatives of the Covid warriors in the country.
  • Former Vice President M. Hamid Ansari presented the award to Sharad Kumar Agarwal, the president of the Indian Medical Association, and Roy K. George, the president of the Trained Nurses Association of India.

Deepti Babuta Becomes First Woman to Bag Dhahan Prize for Punjabi Literature

  • Mohali-based Deepti Babuta became the first woman to bag the Dhahan Prize, the largest international literary award for fiction books in Punjabi language.
  • Babuta received the award for her short story collection, 'Bhukh Eon Sah Laindi Hai' ('Hunger Breathes Like This'). She was presented with a cash award of $25,000 CAD and a trophy at a ceremony held at Northview Golf and Country Club in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.
  • Alongside her, two other finalists -- Lahore-based Jameel Ahmad Paul and Mohali's Balijit were awarded $10,000 CAD each.
  • This is for the first time in its 10-year history that the top prize has gone to a woman.
  • The Dhahan Prize was established by the Canada India Education Society (CIES) and the University of British Columbia (UBC) in 2013 to give a platform to both aspiring and established writers to take their work to a broader, multilingual audience.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

Abu Dhabi Added as Examination Centre for JEE Main 2024

  • The National Testing Agency (NTA) added Abu Dhabi as an examination city for the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) – 2024.
  • Based on the request of the Ambassador of India, Abu Dhabi to support the student community of Abu Dhabi, it was decided to add Abu Dhabi as an examination city for the JEE (Main) – 2024. The cities of Dubai and Sharjah are already examination cities for the JEE (Main) – 2024.

IIT Madras Unveils India's First Incubator Information Platform for Start-ups

  • In a groundbreaking move, the Centre for Research on Start-ups and Risk Financing (CREST) at IIT Madras, in collaboration with YNOS, introduced 'Incubators'.
  • This innovative platform aims to consolidate information on India's diverse incubators and accelerators, easing the start-up selection process.
  • Incubators play a crucial role in a start-up's early journey. The new platform 'Incubators' serves as a game-changer, simplifying the identification, comparison, and analysis of these support systems.
  • For the first time, founders can access a centralised hub, mitigating the tedious task of individually researching the plethora of incubators.

Dharmendra Pradhan Launches PM SHRI Scheme to Develop Schools in Odisha

  • In a significant move, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme in Odisha. The initiative aims to enhance the development of thousands of schools across the country. Out of the 97 Central Schools and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, the scheme will be initially rolled out in 63 institutions managed by the Centre within the state.
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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS

Shillong Hosts 11th Edition of International Tourism Mart

  • The 11th edition of the International Tourism Mart (ITM), which highlighted the tourism potential of India's northeast region, held in Meghalaya's capital Shillong was inaugurated by Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy.
  • The ITM is an annual event held by the Ministry of Tourism in one of the North-eastern states on a rotation basis, with an objective to provide a bigger platform to the stakeholders in the Northeast to interact with their counterparts from both within the country and overseas markets as well as to create awareness about the tourism potential of Northeast region.
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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre on Kerala, Tamil Nadu Governors Withholding Bills

  • The Supreme Court sought response from the Union of India on two petitions filed by the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, alleging that the Governors were delaying bills passed by the respective State Assemblies.
  • The state of Kerala had accused Governor Arif Mohammed Khan of sitting over eight Bills for two years, including three Ordinances, which were later converted to Bills and passed by Assembly.
  • The Bench further took up the writ petition filed by the Tamil Nadu government against Governor R. N. Ravi, alleging that he was delaying Bills passed by the State Legislature.

Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta is Acting Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court

  • The Central government notified the appointment of Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta as the Acting Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court with immediate.
  • Justice Gupta assumed the post of Acting Chief Justice after the retirement of Justice Pritinker Diwaker.
  • Justice Gupta was born in 1964 and enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council in 1987. He primarily practiced in civil, rent control, and Constitutional law.
  • Later, he was appointed an additional judge of the Allahabad High Court on April 12, 2013, and he was subsequently sworn in as a permanent judge on April 10, 2015.

Allahabad High Court Launches Project to Digitise Legacy Case Records

  • The Allahabad High Court launched a project to scan and digitise legacy case records in the district courts of Uttar Pradesh.
  • The initiative aims to progressively phase out old physical records, allowing online access to scanned and digitised case files through DMS Software. The ultimate objective is to achieve paperless courts and contribute to the Digital India initiative.
  • The initiative was successfully kick-started at the District Court in Prayagaraj, which has paved the way for its implementation for all courts in Uttar Pradesh.
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