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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

15 Jun 2024

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Cyril Ramaphosa Re-elected President of South Africa after ANC Stitches Together Coalition

  • The South African parliament re-elected the African National Congress's President Cyril Ramaphosa as President during the first sitting of the National Assembly of the 7th Parliament.
  • South Africa's African National Congress party has a broad agreement with the main opposition and other parties to form a coalition government and end a political deadlock after the ANC lost its 30-year majority in an election two weeks ago.
  • Ramaphosa was sworn in as the President of South Africa for the first time in February 2018.
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ENVIRONMENT

World Bank Partners with Chennai for Zero Waste Goal

  • The World Bank will lend support to the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) to achieve sustainable waste management in the city.
  • At a meeting, the World Bank held discussions on solid waste management with officials of the State government and the GCC to stop waste dumping in Kodungaiyur by 2026-2027. In a bid to achieve sustainable waste management, the GCC intends to take initiatives to minimise the amount of solid waste that is disposed of on landfills or through incineration.
  • The World Bank intends to improve solid waste management in the city and various parts of the State over a period of 20 years. It will also conduct a study of the status of solid waste management in the city.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Centre Approves Rs. 50 Lakh Grants Each for 7 Start-ups in Technical Textiles to Boost Innovation and Sustainability

  • In a move to boost innovation in textiles, the Centre approved grants of Rs. 50 lakh each for seven start-ups in the technical textiles sector under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM).
  • This initiative aims to promote innovation and sustainability while fostering transformative developments in the industry.
  • The ministry has set a target to support 150 start-ups to promote innovations in technical textiles. These seven are in addition to one that was approved earlier.

Mumbai, Delhi Luxury Real Estate among Top 5 Globally: Knight Frank

  • Mumbai and Delhi emerged as top performers in the global luxury real estate market, according to Knight Frank's report, 'Prime Global Cities Index January-March 2024'. Both cities recorded significant increases in house prices, positioning them among the top five global cities for prime residential price growth.
  • Mumbai saw a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 11.5% in prime residential prices during the January-March 2024 quarter, placing it third globally, up from sixth in the same period in 2023.
  • The National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi experienced a 10.5% YoY rise in house prices, moving up to fifth place from seventeenth in the previous year (2023).
  • Manila led the index with a 26.2% increase in prices, followed by Tokyo, which saw a 12.5% rise. Tokyo's significant growth is attributed to favourable mortgage terms and increased foreign investment.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Woman-led Start-up Develops AI Tool that Creates Multi-faceted Authentication System

  • A woman-led start-up successfully developed an AI-based tool that creates a robust and multi-faceted authentication system by combining facial recognition with gait analysis.
  • This innovative solution marks a significant advancement in biometric authentication technology, offering enhanced accuracy and reliability in identifying individuals.
  • The start-up was established by woman entrepreneur Shivani Verma after winning the prestigious 'Dare to Dream 2.0', a pan India theme-based contest organised by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
  • Ingenious Research Solutions Pvt Ltd successfully developed an AI tool 'Divya Drishti' that integrates face recognition with immutable physiological parameters such as gait and skeleton.
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SPORTS

UEFA Euro 2024: Full Schedule, Groups, Dates, and Venues

  • The 2024 edition of the European Championship started with 24 teams vying the title in Germany from June 14 and conclude on July 14, 2024. The opening match of the contest saw Germany lock horns with Scotland.
  • The 24 teams are divided into 6 groups. The Championship is being held across 10 venues.

Tata Communications Secures Five-Year Broadcasting Deal with World Athletics

  • Tata Communications finalized a significant five-year agreement with World Athletics to provide broadcasting services, enhancing global coverage of premier events starting from the Tokyo World Championships. This partnership marks Tata Communications as a pivotal supplier, committed to innovation and audience engagement.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Andhra Portfolios: Chandrababu Naidu Keeps Law & Order, Pawan Kalyan is Dy CM

  • Portfolios were allocated in Andhra Pradesh, two days after the Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government took oath of office in the southern state.
  • While Chief Minister and TDP president N. Chandrababu Naidu kept Law and Order, among other portfolios, Jana Sena Party (JSP) chief Pawan Kalyan was given the post of Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
  • Some of the other are: Payyavula Keshav - Finance, Planning, Commercial Taxes & Legislative; Anitha Vangalapudi - Home Affairs & Disaster Management; Satya Kumar Yadav - Health; Family Welfare & Medical Education, Nasyam Mohammed Farook - Law & Justice; Minority Welfare.

National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) Launches Mobile App 'NCRB Sankalan of Criminal Laws'

  • National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) launched a Mobile App 'NCRB Sankalan of Criminal Laws' to serve as a comprehensive guide providing complete information about the new criminal laws at one place. The New criminal laws will come into force from the 1st of next month (July 2024).
  • This App is a compilation of new criminal laws namely Bharatiya Nayaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. It provides an Index linking all Chapters and Sections of the new laws. This App is useful for the General Public, Court Officers, Advocates, Law Students as well as for Police Officers in enhancing their knowledge about the New Criminal Laws. Sankalan app will be available for download on Google Play Store, Apple Store and its desktop version may be downloaded from official websites of MHA and NCRB.
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DEFENCE

Lt Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman Appointed Army Chief of Bangladesh

  • Lieutenant General Waker-Uz-Zaman was named Bangladesh's next Army chief for a three-year term.
  • Lieutenant General Waker is an alumnus of the Defence Services Command and Staff College, Mirpur, and the Joint Services Command and Staff College, UK. He holds a master's degree in defence studies from the National University of Bangladesh and a master of arts in defence studies from King's College, University of London.
  • During his more than three and a half decades of illustrious career, Zaman has an enormous experience in holding key command, staff and instructional appointments, according to the Defence Ministry's Inter Service Public Relations Department (ISPR).
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DAYS AND EVENTS

Global Wind Day

  • Global Wind Day is observed on June 15 every year to raises awareness about the importance of wind energy and its power to alter the globe. It is an effort to promote the use of wind energy as a sustainable and renewable source of energy.
  • The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) hosted the first Wind Day in 2007, ushering in this historic event. However, in 2009, the EWEA collaborated with the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) to develop Wind Day into a global celebration, broadening its reach and effect around the world.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

  • World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is celebrated on June 15 every year.
  • World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was established by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations with an aim to raise awareness about the issue of elder abuse and neglect, as well as to promoting understanding and respect for older people.
  • The theme of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2024 is 'Spotlight on Older Persons in Emergencies.'
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

Jaxa Chartered Accountants Bags an Award for Excellence in Accounting and Tax

  • One of the leading chartered accountants firms in Dubai, JAXA Chartered Accountants, won the Best Accounting & Tax Consultant from UAE at the just-concluded Finance World 2024 Accounting and Tax Awards.
  • JAXA was founded in 2007 by Jiby Joseph & Jisho Joseph with a group of chartered accountants with many years of experience, and since then it has been offering businesses in Dubai and across the UAE a whole host of services in audits, bookkeeping, and financial advisory.
  • The award of Best Accounting and Tax Consultant 2024 was recognition of great service delivery and innovation in accounting and tax consulting.
  • This award-winning event is renowned on the international stage in the world of finance. It brings together top accounting and tax consultancies from every corner of the globe, all competing for the prestigious award granted to those who excel in their respective fields.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

Gujarat Issues New Rules for Class 11 Students Seeking Admission in Science Streams

  • The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) issued rules for Class 11 students opting for Science streams – group A (non medical) and group AB (both biology and maths).
  • As per the rules issued by GSHSEB, the students should have cleared basic maths subject in their Class 10 board examination with not less than 33 per cent marks, excluding any grace marks, for admission to Class 11.
  • Further, the board has directed schools to conduct a separate test of 30 marks based on standard maths subject to assess the ability and aptitude of students. The test will have 15 multiple-choice questions and 15 subjective questions and students will have to score 33 per cent marks to be eligible for admission in Class 11 A or AB groups.

Shobha Das New Dean of Ahmedabad University's Amrut Mody School of Management

  • Professor Shobha Das was appointed as the new Dean of the Amrut Mody School of Management at Ahmedabad University.
  • Professor Das, who joined from the IFMR Graduate School of Business, Krea University, has served there as Dean and as Professor, PhD Committee Chair and Strategy Area Chair. She has a three-decade long experience that includes Nanyang Business School at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and Qatar University.
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BOOKS AND AUTHORS

A Book Titled 'A Fly on the RBI Wall' by Alpana Killawala

  • When Alpana Killawala joined the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the bank's communication department was just beginning to take shape. Over a career that spanned more than two decades, Alpana not only witnessed but actively contributed to the evolution of the RBI's communication strategies. Her book, 'A Fly on the RBI Wall: An Insider's View of the Central Bank', offers an insightful glimpse into her journey and the institution's transformation over 25 years.
  • A Fly on the RBI Wall is more than just a memoir; it is a collection of anecdotes that provide a no-holds-barred account of her experiences at the central bank. Alpana candidly discusses both her own limitations and those of the institution, while also giving credit where it is due. This balanced perspective offers a rare look at the inner workings of the RBI.
  • The book delves into the RBI's evolution over the last 25 years, highlighting significant changes as India embarked on its journey of economic and trade reforms. Alpana's narrative details how the RBI adapted to these changes, positioning itself as a key player in the country's economic landscape.
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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS

Madhya Pradesh CM Inaugurates PM Shri Tourism Air Service from Bhopal

  • Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav launched an intra-state air service to promote tourism from Raja Bhoj International Airport in the state capital Bhopal. It is called 'PM Shri Paryatan Vayu Seva' and the first flight was flagged off from the capital Bhopal to Jabalpur. The service operated by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB) with two aircraft will connect eight cities across the State- Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Khajuraho, Ujjain, Rewa, and Singrauli.
  • Madhya Pradesh Tourism in partnership with M/s Jet Serve Aviation Private Limited under the PPP mode brought the 'PM Shri Tourism Air Service' to promote tourism in the state. It will connect eight cities within the state.
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