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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

25 Dec 2023

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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Kotak Mahindra Bank Shareholders Approve Vaswani's Appointment as MD & CEO

  • Shareholders of Kotak Mahindra Bank approved the appointment of Ashok Vaswani as Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the bank and his remuneration.
  • In October 2023, the Reserve Bank of India cleared Vaswani's appointment as MD & CEO of the bank for a period of three years.
  • A graduate in Commerce, Economics, and Accountancy from the Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai, Vaswani has a proven track record of building and growing businesses at scale. He was initially with Citigroup and then with Barclays.
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SPORTS

Indian Sports Ministry Suspends Newly Elected Wrestling Federation of India Body Headed by Sanjay Singh

  • The Ministry of Sports, India suspended the newly elected Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) body headed by Chief Sanjay Singh. The suspension came after WFI failed to follow the provisions of the constitution of WFI while announcing a hasty plan to host the wrestling nationals.
  • The WFI had announced the plans to hold the nationals for U-15 and U-20 age group before the end of ongoing year, that is, in the next seven days.
  • The ministry, in its statement said the announcement was made in 'haste' as it didn't give the wrestlers sufficient notice. The ministry also found the decision to hold nationals on such short notice in breach of the WFI constitution.
  • The ministry also observed that the newly elected body "appears to be in complete control of former office bearers in complete disregard to the Sports Code."

England Ropes in Kieron Pollard in Coaching Staff for 2024 T20 World Cup

  • Veteran West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard was appointed England's assistant coach for next year's T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the USA, scheduled from June 4 to 30. Having retired from the international circuit in April 2022, Pollard will be part of England's backroom staff to provide expertise on the local conditions.
  • Pollard represented West Indies in more than 100 T20Is since his debut in 2007. He was part of their maiden T20 World Cup-winning campaign in 2012 in Sri Lanka. Having missed out on playing the 2016 edition in India, which they won for the second time, Pollard captained his national team in the 2021 edition in the UAE.

India Records Maiden Women's Test Victory against Australia

  • India registered their first victory against Australia in a women's Test match following their comprehensive eight-wicket win in the one-off contest at Wankhede Stadium.
  • A significant first-innings lead of 187 had put India in the box seat and they needed only 75 runs to clinch the contest after bowling out Australia for 261 in the touring side's second innings.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Sachin Pilot Gets Key Role in Congress' Major Reshuffle Ahead of Polls

  • Sachin Pilot was appointed Congress General Secretary in-charge of Chhattisgarh as the party continues its organisational overhaul with an eye on the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was replaced as the party's Uttar Pradesh in charge.
  • She continues to be the party's General Secretary "without any assigned portfolio. Avinash Pandey replaced her in the state.
  • Sachin Pilot's appointment is being seen as a move to pacify the leader, who has been seeking a greater role in the party. Pilot's dissatisfaction with the party's Rajasthan leadership almost cost Congress the desert state mid-term in 2020, when the disgruntled leader, then the Deputy Chief Minister, led a coup against Ashok Gehlot.
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DEFENCE

Indian Navy Commissions INS Imphal at Mumbai's Naval Dockyard

  • The Indian Navy commissioned its latest Stealth Guided Missile Destroyer INS Imphal at Mumbai's Naval Dockyard, in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as the Chief Guest.
  • The latest destroyer's commission marked the formal induction into the Navy of the third of four 'Visakhapatnam' class destroyers, indigenously designed by the Indian Navy's in-house organisation, Warship Design Bureau and constructed by Mumbai's Mazagon Dock Limited.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

Good Governance Day (India)

  • Every year, in honour of former Indian Prime Minister Atal Vihari Vajpayee's birthday, India observes 'Good Governance Day'.
  • The day is devoted to former Prime Minister Atal Vihari Vajpayee. Prime Minister Narendra Modi 2014 announced that 'Good Governance Day' will be observed annually on December 25 in memory of the former PM.
  • The day is celebrated to t make sure that the country's residents are treated fairly by the government and they receive the advantages of various government services.
  • In keeping with this principle, the Government of India has decreed Good Governance Day to be a working day for the government.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

Poet Sukrita Paul Kumar Wins Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize for 'Salt & Pepper'

  • The renowned Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize named poet-critic Sukrita Paul Kumar as its sixth recipient for her book, 'Salt & Pepper: Selected Poems'. This prestigious award recognises outstanding literary work from around the globe, promoting world peace, literature, art, education, and human rights.
  • Kumar received a cash prize of USD 5,000, a Tagore statue, and a certificate acknowledging her significant contribution to literature.
  • The Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize is a literary honour in India conferred annually to published works of Indian authors (residing in India or abroad) in novel, short stories, poetry and drama, originally written in any of Indian official languages and dialects, but translated to English. It was founded in 2018 by US-based independent and non-profit publishing house Maitreya Publishing Foundation (MPF) as a platform for world peace, literature, art, education and human rights. The winners receive USD 10,000 as the prize money along with a Rabindranath Tagore statuette while the shortlisted authors each receive USD 500.

National Sports Awards 2023

  • For the year 2023, 26 athletes will be honoured with the Arjuna Awards for their exceptional achievements in Sports and Games for the year 2023. As stated by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, the selection of the awardees follows thorough evaluation and recommendations by the Committee, with the final list being compiled by the Government. The National Sports Awards are an annual event, celebrating and acknowledging outstanding contributions and performances in the field of sports.
Ms. Aditi Gopichand Swami Archery
Shri Ojas Pravin Deotale Archery
Ms. Parul Chaudhary Athletics
Shri Sreeshankar M Athletics
Shri Mohameed Hussamuddin Boxing
Shri Mohammed Shami Cricket
Ms. R. Vaishali Chess
Ms. Divyakriti Singh Equestrian Dressage
Shri Anush Agarwalla Equestrian
Ms. Diksha Dagar Golf
Ms. Pukhrambam Sushila Chanu Hockey
Shri Krishan Bahadur Pathak Hockey
Ms. Ritu Negi Kabaddi
Shri Pawan Kumar Kabaddi
Ms. Nasreen Kho-Kho
Ms. Pinki Lawn Bowls
Ms. Esha Singh Shooting
Shri Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar Shooting
Shri Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu Squash
Ms. Ayhika Mukherjee Table Tennis
Ms. Antim Wrestling
Shri Sunil Kumar Wrestling
Ms. Naorem Roshibina Devi Wushu
Ms. Sheetal Devi Para Archery
Shri Illuri Ajay Kumar Reddy Blind Cricket
Ms. Prachi Yadav Para Canoeing
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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES

Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana achieves target of Rs. 1000 Crore in Sales in FY 2023-24

  • The government's Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) achieved a landmark of selling generic medicines worth Rs. 1,000 crore this year (FY 2023-24). A total savings of about Rs. 5,000 crore was made by people who purchased medicines from the Jan Aushadhi Kendras, which is present in more than 785 districts across the country.
  • This substantial growth is a testament to PMBI's commitment to serving more communities and reaching a broader audience.
  • With an objective of making quality generic medicines available at affordable prices to all, Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India in November, 2008.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

Bengal Governor Removes Jadavpur University Officiating VC on Disciplinary Grounds

  • West Bengal Governor C. V. Ananda Bose, who is also the chancellor of all state-run universities, removed Jadavpur University officiating Vice Chancellor Buddhadeb Sau on disciplinary grounds.
  • Bose has also constituted an enquiry committee to probe several complaints received against the interim VC.
  • Mathematics professor Sau was named as the JU's officiating VC in August 2023.

Mumbai University Partners with Oxford CHS for Temple Management Course

  • Mumbai University signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies for a specialised course on temple management. This initiative is part of a broader effort to diversify the university's offerings, featuring a range of diploma and certificate-level courses, both in traditional classroom settings and online platforms.
  • This newly established course provides a comprehensive exploration of Hindu philosophy, with a curriculum encompassing degree and certificate programmes.
  • The strategic partnership aims to enrich academic offerings and promote a deeper understanding of temple management within the framework of Hindu studies.

IIT Guwahati Researchers Develop Model to Understand Water Flow in Braided Rivers

  • Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IITG) in collaboration with the Brahmaputra Board, under the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti, developed a model to understand the flow of water in large braided rivers. The initiative is aimed at providing valuable insights to engineers to design sustainable structures for river bank protection measures.
  • The model - BRAHMA-2D (Braided River Aid: Hydro-Morphological Analyser) - was successfully validated on the Brahmaputra River near Majuli Island, the second-largest freshwater river island in the world and prone to river bank erosion.
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BOOKS AND AUTHORS

PM Modi Releases First Series of Eleven Volumes of Collected Works of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the first series of eleven volumes of Collected Works of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya in New Delhi. The programme was organised on the occasion of the 162nd birth anniversary of Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya.
  • The bilingual (English and Hindi) work in eleven volumes, spread across about four thousand pages, is a collection of the writings and speeches of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, collected from every nook and corner of the country. These volumes comprise his unpublished letters, articles, and speeches, including memorandums, the editorial content of the Hindi weekly 'Abhyudaya' started by him in 1907, statements given before the Royal Commission, and a diary written by him. The work of researching and compiling the documents written and spoken by Madan Mohan Malaviya was undertaken by the Mahamana Malaviya Mission, an institution devoted to propagating the ideals and values of Madan Mohan Malviya.
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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS

Air India Receives its First Airbus A350, Only Indian Airline to Fly It

  • Air India officially took delivery of its first Airbus A350-900, making history as the first Indian carrier to operate this aircraft type. In a statement, the carrier said that it had placed an order for 20 A350-900s and the first such aircraft arrived in New Delhi from the Airbus facility in Toulouse, France. Five more aircraft will be delivered in March 2024.
  • The delivery flight, operated using a special call sign AI350, was welcomed by Air India representatives. Air India's Senior Commander Capt. Monika Batra Vaidya, who is among the first few Indian pilots to be trained on A350, was on board as an observer.
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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Advocate Brijesh Trivedi is President of Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association

  • Advocate Brijesh Trivedi was elected the President of the Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association (GHCAA).
  • Trivedi was voted as the President with 1,060 votes defeating his nearest rival and former GHCAA President Pravinsinh Jadeja who secured 580 votes.
  • Advocate Virat Popat was elected the Vice President. Advocate Hardik Brahmbhatt retained the post of General Secretary bagging 835 votes. This is the third time that he was elected the General Secretary.
  • Advocates Bhavik Pandya and Darshan Dave were elected Joint Secretary and Treasurer, respectively.
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