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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

13 Dec 2023

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

UN Peacekeeping Mission in Mali Officially Ends After 10 Years

  • The United Nations officially ended its decade-long peacekeeping mission in Mali after 10 years, responding to the government's claim that the force was inadequate in addressing the escalating threat of violent extremism. This move marked the conclusion of the deadliest peacekeeping mission globally, with over 300 personnel casualties. The withdrawal came as Mali grapples with persistent challenges from Islamic extremist insurgency since 2012.
  • Mali, a landlocked West African nation, has faced significant challenges in containing an Islamic extremist insurgency that emerged in 2012. Despite a French-led military operation that ousted extremist rebels from northern cities in 2013, the insurgents regrouped in the desert and resumed attacks on the Malian army and its allies, including the UN peacekeeping force.
  • Maj. Gen. Mamadou Gaye, the commander of the 13,000-strong force, acknowledged the vast and difficult terrain in Mali but expressed confidence in the country's security forces to handle the security crisis independently. Despite criticism from some quarters in Mali, Gaye highlighted the positive aspects of the mission, emphasizing its role in improving the capacity of Malian security forces.
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ENVIRONMENT

Baku to the Future: UN Climate Talks will be in Azerbaijan in 2024

  • A long-time stand-off that had turned the choice for next year's (2024) United Nations climate talks into a melodrama and mystery resolved as part of a prisoner swap settlement between Azerbaijan and Armenia. It set the stage for the COP29 climate talks in 2024 to be in a city where one of the world's first oil fields developed 1,200 years ago: Baku, Azerbaijan.
  • It also means that for back-to-back years an oil powerhouse nation will be hosting climate talks, where the focus is often on eliminating fossil fuels.
  • The 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP29) will be held in November 2024.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Poonawalla HF Gets a New Name, Rebrands as Grihum Housing Finance

  • Post the acquisition of Poonawalla Housing Finance by TPG Capital Asia, the company got on a new identity 'Grihum Housing Finance'.
  • The global private equity firm, TPG acquired a 99.02 per cent equity stake in the company, taking over from Poonawalla Fincorp earlier this year (2023).
  • Speaking on the rebranding, Manish Jaiswal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Grihum Housing Finance said, "Grihum, a portmanteau of 'Grih' (home) and 'Hum' (togetherness), embodies our essence as a company.

CoinSwitch Unveils Umbrella Brand PeepalCo

  • As crypto investing platform CoinSwitch moves to diversify into a wealth-tech start-up, it rolled out a new umbrella brand, PeepalCo, to house all its business segments.
  • This came at a time when the crypto unicorn is in the process of offering various highly-regulated investment products, including fixed deposits, bonds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), stocks, and mutual funds.
  • Creating a house of brands will help the start-up stay nimble and navigate the regulatory landscape and uncertainties better in India.
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SPORTS

Iga Swiatek is the First Woman since Serena Williams to Win WTA Player of the Year Twice in a Row

  • Iga Swiatek's second consecutive season-ending No. 1 ranking helped her collect a second consecutive WTA Player of the Year award, making her the first woman since Serena Williams to claim that honour twice in a row.
  • Williams, who retired last year (2022), was the WTA Player of the Year every season from 2012-15, the final four of the seven total times the American claimed that award.
  • Zheng Qinwen of China was the Most Improved Player of the Year, Mirra Andreeva of Russia was the Newcomer of the Year, Elina Svitolina of Ukraine was chosen for the Comeback of the Year and Tomasz Wiktorowski — who works with Swiatek — was the Coach of the Year.
  • Storm Hunter of Australia and Elise Mertens of Belgium earned Doubles Team of the Year, Ons Jabeur of Tunisia was the recipient of both the Karen Krantzcke Sportsmanship Award and the Peachy Kellmeyer Player Service Award, and Jessica Pegula of the US was given the Jerry Diamond ACES Award for her off-court promotional and charitable activities.

ICC Men's U19 World Cup 2024: Uday Saharan to Lead 15-man India Squad, Saumy Kumar Pandey His Deputy

  • Batter Uday Saharan will captain defending champions India at the 2024 ICC Under-19 World Cup in South Africa. Throughout the history of the event, India is the most decorated with five U19 Men's Cricket World Cup titles.
  • The upcoming World Cup marks the 15th edition of the U19 men's event, following the last tournament in the West Indies in 2022 where India clinched the title for the fifth time. The 16 participating teams have been divided into four groups of four with the scheduled start being in January 2024. There will be 41 matches with the final to be played in February. Defending Champions India is joined by Bangladesh, Ireland and USA in Group A.
  • The tournament will take place at five venues between January 19 and February 11, 2024.

Asad Shafiq Announces Retirement from All Forms of Cricket

  • Pakistan's cricket fraternity bids farewell to one of its stalwarts as Asad Shafiq, the middle-order batter, announced his retirement from all forms of the game. Shafiq, who made his international debut in 2010, leaves behind a legacy of resilience and reliability, particularly in Test cricket.
  • Making his mark across all three formats, Asad Shafiq represented Pakistan in 77 Tests, 60 ODIs, and 10 T20Is. While his performances in white-ball cricket were moderate, Shafiq emerged as a shining star in the Test arena, showcasing his skills as one of Pakistan's most dependable batters in varied conditions.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Bhajan Lal Sharma Newly Elected Chief Minister of Rajasthan

  • The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) picked Bhajan Lal Sharma as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan. He won the recently concluded elections from the Sanganer assembly seat, defeating Congress's Pushpendra Bhardwaj with over 48,081 votes.
  • Bhajan Lal Sharma's name as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan was proposed by BJP's Vasundhara Raje, who was also among the contenders for the top post. His name was announced by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
  • The BJP's Bhajan Lal Sharma's political journey in Rajasthan has been marked by significant achievements. He has served as the State General Secretary for the BJP four times.
  • Prem Chand Bairwa, who won the Dudu seat, and former MP Diya Kumari, who secured the Vidhyadhar Nagar Assembly seat against Congress' Sitaram Agarwal, were named Deputy Chief Ministers in Rajasthan.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

Noted Hindi Writer Pushpa Bharati to Receive 33rd Vyas Samman

  • Noted Hindi writer Pushpa Bharati's 2016 memoir, Yaadein, Yaadein aur Yaadein, was selected for the Vyas Samman, 2023, the KK Birla Foundation announced.
  • Instituted in 1991, the award is given to an outstanding Hindi literary work by an Indian citizen published during the last 10 years. It carries a cash prize of Rs. 4 lakh, a citation and a plaque.
  • After considering the works published during 2013-2022, a selection committee headed by eminent litterateur Prof. Ramji Tiwari picked Bharati's 'Yaadein, Yaadein aur Yaadein' for the prestigious award.
  • Born in 1935 in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, Pushpa Bharati embarked on her literary journey, earning an MA in Hindi literature from Prayag University in 1955. With a career spanning decades, she has crafted a diverse body of work, earning critical acclaim for her unique writing style and language proficiency.

Ex-UN Secy Gen Ban Ki-moon Gets Power of One Award 2023

  • In the United States, former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at the Power of One Award 2023 ceremony, organised by the Diwali Foundation USA. The awards are granted to selfless individuals for their help to form a peaceful and secure world for all. They are hailed as the 'Oscars of Diplomacy'.
  • Other awardees included former permanent representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the UN, Ambassador Mirsada Colakovic; former permanent representative of South Korea to the UN Ambassador, Kim Sook; and 72nd UN General Assembly president and EU Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue, Miroslav Lajcak.

Javed Akhtar to be Felicitated with Padmapani Lifetime Achievement Award at the Ajanta-Ellora Film Festival

  • Veteran lyricist-screenwriter Javed Akhtar will be felicitated with the Padmapani Lifetime Achievement Award at the Ajanta-Ellora Film Festival.
  • Akhtar, the co-writer of Hindi cinema classics such as "Zanjeer", "Deewaar", "Sholay", "Don", "Kaala Patthar" and "Mr India", will be honoured for his contribution to the Indian film industry on the opening day of the festival's ninth edition.
  • The award ceremony will take place at Rukmini Auditorium in MGM University campus of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on January 3, 2024.
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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES

Rajya Sabha Passes Bill on Appointment of Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners

  • In a significant development during the Winter Session, the Rajya Sabha passed the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023. The bill aims to regulate the appointment, conditions of service, and term of office for the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other election commissioners (EC), as well as outline the procedure for the functioning of the Election Commission. Originally introduced in August, the bill was moved for consideration and passage by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and passed the Upper House following a thorough debate.
  • Key provisions of the bill include the replacement of the Election Commission (Conditions of Service of Election Commissioners and Transaction of Business) Act, 1991. The new legislation covers aspects such as the appointment, salary, and removal of the CEC and other election commissioners. The President would appoint the CEC and ECs based on the recommendation of a selection committee, comprising the Prime Minister, a Union Cabinet Minister and the leader of the opposition or the leader of the largest opposition party in the Lok Sabha.

Atal Pension Yojana (APY) Enrolments Crosse the 6 crore Mark

  • The total enrolment under Atal Pension Yojana (APY) scheme crossed the 6 crore-mark, with enrolment of over 79 lakh in the current financial year 23-24. APY is a guaranteed pension scheme for Indians that focuses primarily on those working in the unorganised sector.
  • The Atal Pension Yojana was launched in May 2015.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

Jamia Millia Islamia to Offer FYUP with Flexible Entry and Exit Options

  • In a significant development, Jamia Millia Islamia University is set to introduce four-year undergraduate programmes (FYUP) with multiple entry and exit options, starting from the academic session 2024-2025. University officials announced this move, aligning the shift with the National Education Policy (NEP) of 2020.
  • Currently, the university's undergraduate programmes follow a three-year format. However, a notification released in December revealed that the Vice Chancellor, Najma Akhtar, approved the recommendations for amendments in Ordinance 15-B (XV-B) (Academic) to implement the UGC Guidelines on Multiple Entry and Exit Academic Programmes Offered in Higher Education Institutions.
  • Under the innovative multiple exit and entry options, students exiting after one year will receive a certificate, while those leaving after two years will be eligible for a diploma. Students who complete three years will be conferred with a bachelor's degree. The full four-year duration will lead to a bachelor's degree with honours or research.

IIM Kozhikode, Emeritus Launch Chief Product Officer Programme; CAT Score Not Needed

  • The prestigious Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) launched the first batch of the Chief Product Officer programme in India in partnership with Emeritus. This new programme is aimed at helping existing and emerging product leaders combine product capabilities, data, and insights to power up a product strategy and roadmap.

Lakshadweep Schools to Shift to CBSE English Medium

  • The Lakshadweep administration announced a major shift in its education system by deciding to transform all schools under the Department of Education in the union territory from Malayalam to CBSE English medium.
  • The Director of Education in the union territory issued an order in this regard.
  • Beginning from the academic year 2024-25, all schools under the department will exclusively admit students under the CBSE English medium stream from grade 1 onwards.
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ART AND CULTURE

Hornbill Festival 2023 Concludes in Nagaland

  • In Nagaland, after a ten-day long fanfare with a cultural extravaganza with performances of 18 cultural troupes from various tribes and communities, the curtain fell on the 24th edition of the Hornbill Festival 2023. The closing ceremony was held at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama.
  • The 10-day-long annual tourism promotional event of the Nagaland government, Hornbill Festival, concluded with visitors participating in 'Unity Dance' around a large bonfire to the tune of Naga folk songs.
  • Guests including United States Consul General Melinda Pavek, British Deputy High Commissioner Andrew Fleming, Nagaland Tourism Minister Temjen Imna Along and Miss Nagaland 2023 Neiketuno Sechü lit the bonfire to mark the closing of the 24th edition of the festival at the picturesque Naga Heritage Village at Kisama.
  • The Hornbill Festival is an annual festival celebrated from December 1 to 10 in the North-eastern Indian state of Nagaland. The festival represents all ethnic groups of Nagaland for which it is also called the 'Festival of Festivals'.
  • To encourage inter-ethnic interaction and to promote cultural heritage of Nagaland, the Government of Nagaland organises the Hornbill Festival every year in the first week of December. The first festival was held in December 2000.
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