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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

13 May 2024

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Putin Shuffles Security Team, Replaces Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin replaced Sergei Shoigu as Defence Minister in a Cabinet shakeup that comes as he begins his fifth term in office.
  • In line with Russian law, the entire Russian Cabinet resigned following Putin's glittering inauguration in the Kremlin, and most members were widely expected to keep their jobs, while Shoigu's fate had appeared uncertain.
  • Putin signed a decree appointing Shoigu as secretary of Russia's Security Council. The appointment was announced shortly after Putin proposed Andrei Belousov to become the country's Defence Minister in place of Shoigu.
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ENVIRONMENT

India-Oman Collaboration on Shark and Ray Research in Arabian Sea

  • In a significant move to bolster research and conservation efforts concerning sharks and rays in the Arabian Sea, India and Oman are set to embark on a joint initiative. This collaboration aims to enhance understanding, promote conservation, and facilitate capacity building in elasmobranch research, with a particular focus on the Arabian Sea region.
  • An upcoming workshop, to be hosted at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), will mark the commencement of this collaborative endeavor. This workshop, jointly organized by CMFRI and Oman's Marine Science and Fisheries Centre, will serve as the platform for initiating collaborative research activities and enhancing expertise in elasmobranch research.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Thomas Cook India Introduces TCPay: A Game-Changer in International Money Transfers

  • Thomas Cook India revolutionised international money transfers with the launch of TCPay, a user-friendly digital service designed to simplify and enhance the remittance process. Traditionally, sending money abroad involved tedious paperwork and limited operating hours. With TCPay, customers can now enjoy 24×7 remittances with ease and efficiency.

Indian Coast Guard Inks MoU with Hindalco for Indigenous Marine-Grade Aluminium

  • The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Hindalco Industries, a leading industry group, joined forces to promote the manufacturing and supply of indigenous marine-grade aluminium for the construction of ships. The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to enhance India's self-reliance in the shipbuilding sector.
  • The ICG fleet currently operates 67 ships with aluminium hulls, designed for operations in shallow waters. To further bolster coastal security, the Coast Guard has planned to induct more such vessels, and the indigenously manufactured marine-grade aluminium will be utilized in their construction.
  • Under the terms of the MoU, Hindalco Industries will manufacture and supply marine-grade aluminium to Indian public and private shipyards for shipbuilding purposes. The agreement also offers several benefits, including:
  • Quarterly pricing: Facilitating better planning and cost management for shipyards.
  • Priority in supplies: Ensuring timely delivery of aluminium for construction projects.
  • Turnover discount: Incentivizing the use of indigenous marine-grade aluminium.

N. Chandrasekaran to Chair Tata Electronics

  • Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran is set to assume the role of chairman at Tata Electronics, a significant move that underscores the Tata group's commitment to its $14 billion investment in the semiconductor business. Chandrasekaran will succeed Banmali Agrawala, who has held the position for several years and has recently taken on an advisory role within the group.
  • Chandrasekaran's appointment as chairman of Tata Electronics is seen as a strategic decision, signaling the importance of the semiconductor business to the conglomerate. His leadership and vision were instrumental in attracting top talent to the company, including Randhir Thakur, former Intel Foundry Services veteran, who joined as CEO & MD of Tata Electronics in 2023.
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SPORTS

Punjab's Veerpal Wins Gold, Vithya Pulls Out

  • Defending champion and national record holder Vithya Ramraj pulled out of the women's 400m hurdles event due to back pain as the Federation Cup made a low-key start. Vithya, part of the Indian women's 4x400m relay squad that booked a Paris Olympics berth in Bahamas, pulled out immediately after the start of the final race on the opening day.
  • Veerpal Kaur of Punjab won the gold medal with a very slow time of 59.43 seconds. Salini Valupararambil of Kerala was second with a time of 1:00.73, while Ramandeep Kaur of Punjab took the third spot in 1:01.29.

Aman Only Male Indian Wrestler to Win Quota for Paris Games; Jaideep, Sujeet Bow Out of Qualifiers

  • Sujeet Kalkal and Jaideep Ahlawat resisted their respective rivals well at the World Qualifiers but could not add more quotas to India's kitty for the Paris Olympic Games, where the country will have only one male wrestler presenting his challenge.
  • In his crucial 65kg bronze medal contest, Sujeet matched USA's Zain Allen Retherford in terms of skills but conceded a takedown on counter attack to lose 2-2 on criteria.
  • India will have six wrestlers in its contingent in Paris with five quotas coming through women.
  • Aman Sehrawat is the only male wrestler to have won a Paris quota.
  • Vinesh Phogat (50kg), Antim Panghal (53kg), Anshu Malik (57kg), Nisha Dahiya (68kg) and Reetika Hooda (76kg) qualified for Paris Games at different qualifying events.

Sai Breaks Sachin's Record, Becomes Fastest Batter to Score 1000 IPL Runs

  • Gujarat Titans batter Sai Sudharsan became fastest Indian batter to score 1000 runs in Indian Premier League. He leapfrogged Sachin Tendulkar, who took 31 innings to complete 1000 runs in IPL. Sudharsan took just 25 innings to reach the 1000 IPL runs.
  • Sudharsan achieved the landmark during GT's match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 in Ahmedabad.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Arvind Kejriwal Announces 10 Guarantees amid Ongoing General Election

  • Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal announced 'Kejriwal ki Guarantee', listing 10 works that will be done on war-footing, including to free Indian land from Chinese occupation, if the INDIA bloc forms government at the Centre.
  • The opposition bloc, which has parties such as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Congress, Trinamool Congress, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam among others as its members, was formed to take on the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance in the Lok Sabha polls.
  • On 'Kejriwal ki Guarantee', he said 24X7 power supply, good education and health facilities, and arranging two crore jobs for youths every year are part of it.
  • We worked on management to ensure 24x7 power supply in Punjab and Delhi. We can do it in the entire country. The government schools in the country are in a bad shape. We will arrange good quality education across the country. We know how to do it.
  • Kejriwal also promised to end the Agniveer scheme and ensure that farmers get MSP for their crops as per the Swaminathan Commission's report.
  • "Rashtra Sarvopari is our guarantee. China has occupied our land and we will free it from their occupation," he said. Kejriwal also promised to provide full statehood to Delhi.

Nagaland Govt. Constitutes Political Affairs Committee on Naga Political Issue

  • The Nagaland government constituted a 'Political Affairs Committee' comprising ministers and legislature party leaders of all political parties in the state Assembly to find an inclusive solution to the Naga Political issue.
  • The PAC was constituted during a high-level political meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio.
  • The PAC comprising the council of ministers and the legislature party leaders of all political parties in the current Nagaland Legislative Assembly was formed to find an inclusive solution to the long-drawn Naga Political issue as a facilitator.

India will Host a 'Bharat Parv' at the 77th Cannes Film Festival

  • It will be for the first time that the country will host a 'Bharat Parv' at the Cannes Film Festival.
  • The official poster and trailer of the 55th India International Film Festival, to be held in Goa from November 20 to 28, will also be unveiled at the Bharat Parv.
  • Bharat Parv will also see the release of the 'Save the Date' for the 1st World Audio-Visual and Entertainment Summit.
  • India is set to host a 'Bharat Parv' at the 77th Cannes Film Festival for eminent dignitaries and delegates from around the world to showcase the myriad creative opportunities in the country At the prestigious film gala, a delegation consisting of representatives from central and state governments as well as members of the industry will showcase India's creative economy in Marche du Films through a series of significant initiatives, the Information and Broadcasting ministry said.
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DEFENCE

Meghalaya Gets First Woman Police Chief

  • Meghalaya is all set to get its first woman head of police with Idashisha Nongrang, a 1992-batch IPS officer, being appointed its new DGP.
  • The outgoing DGP, L. R. Bishnoi, will demit office on May 19, following which Nongrang will take charge on May 20. Nongrang, who is currently Meghalaya Director General of Civil Defence and Home Guard, was appointed to the top post for a period of two years.
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PERSONS IN NEWS

Nepal's Mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa Climbs Mt. Everest for 29th Time

  • Nepal's legendary mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa made history by breaking his record for the highest number of ascents of Mt. Everest as he scaled the world's highest peak for the 29th time.
  • The expedition was organised by the Seven Summit Treks and had 20 climbers.
  • The climbing members were from countries including the USA, Canada and Kazakhstan besides thirteen climbers from Nepal.
  • Kami had climbed Everest for the first time in 1994.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

Author Ruskin Bond Receives Sahitya Akademi Fellowship

  • Eminent English author Ruskin Bond was awarded the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Fellowship at his Mussoorie home.
  • Bond was named a recipient of Akademi's highest honour in September 2021. However, due to his ill health, he could not be given the honour in person.
  • Bond has been actively writing for more than 50 years and has written in various genres of literature, including short stories, children's books, novels, autobiographical works and non-fiction.

Putin Critic Alexei Navalny Awarded Dresden Peace Prize Posthumously

  • Russia's most prominent opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died on February 16 under mysterious circumstances, received the Dresden Peace Prize.
  • The award was received by Navalny's wife Yulia Navalnaya during a ceremony, where former German President Joachim Gauck delivered the laudatory speech.
  • The Friends of Dresden have been awarding the Dresden Prize on the anniversary of the city's destruction in World War II since 2010. It is awarded to those individuals who have made a special contribution to peace and international understanding.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

Dr. Soumya Swaminathan Honoured with Honorary Doctorate by McGill University

  • Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, a globally renowned leader in public health and infectious diseases, was named among the 10 exceptional individuals to receive an honorary degree from Canada's prestigious McGill University during the Spring 2024 Convocation ceremonies.
  • Swaminathan has had an illustrious career spanning over 40 years in clinical care and research. She joined the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2017 as the Deputy Director-General (Programmes) and was appointed as the organization's first Chief Scientist in March 2019, a role she served through the COVID-19 pandemic until late 2022.
  • McGill University, a public research institution in Montreal with a history spanning more than two centuries, grants honorary degrees to individuals "who have lifetime records of outstanding scholarly, scientific, or artistic achievement, or of exceptional contributions to the public good through professional or philanthropic activity."
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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Central Govt. Notifies Appointment of Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal As Additional Judge of J&K High Court

  • The Central Govt notified the appointment of Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal as an Additional Judge of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh for a fresh term of one year. In exercise of the power conferred by clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, the President appointed Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Additional Judge of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

Arbitration Bar of India Inaugurated

  • The Arbitration Bar of India (ABI), an association for advancing Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms throughout India, was officially inaugurated at a ceremony held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
  • Some of the office bearers of ABI are:
  • Patron-in-Chief
  • Attorney General (AG) for India R. Venkataramani
  • President
  • Senior Advocate Gourab Banerji
  • Honorary Presidents
  • Justice (Retd.) Hemant Gupta
  • Solicitor General (SG) of India Tushar Mehta
  • Advisors
  • Senior Advocate Aditya Sondhi, Senior Advocate Satish Parasaran, Senior Advocate Darius Khambata and Senior Advocate Samrat Sen
  • Vice Presidents
  • Senior Advocate Madhavi Divan, Advocate Tejas Karia and Advocate Vyapak Desai
  • Of the 24 office bearers, 19 are men and 5 are women.
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