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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

25 Jun 2024

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

US Designates Kenya as Major Non-NATO Ally, Enhancing Defence & Security Cooperation

  • The United States of America designated Kenya as its major non-NATO ally, MNNA.
  • As per a memorandum published by the White House, the MNNA status is a designation under US law that provides foreign partners with certain benefits in the areas of defence trade and security cooperation. President Biden had pledged to designate Kenya as a major non-NATO ally during Kenyan President William Ruto's three-day visit to the US in May 2024.
  • According to the US Department of State, the MNNA designation is a powerful symbol of the close relationship the United States shares with those countries. While the MNNA status provides military and economic privileges, it does not entail any security commitments to the designated country.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

ESAF SFB Chief Paul Thomas is Chairperson of Sa-Dhan

  • Paul Thomas, MD & CEO of ESAF Small Finance Bank, was elected as Chairperson of the board of Sa-Dhan, which is an association of microfinance and impact finance institutions. Thomas so far was the co-chair of the Association.
  • Sa-Dhan is an association of Microfinance and Impact Finance Institutions. It is an RBI appointed Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) for Microfinance Institutions. Sa-Dhan is the first and largest association of community development finance institutions in India formed over two decades back for supporting and strengthening the agenda of fostering Inclusive Impact Finance in India. It strives for creating a better understanding of the microfinance sector among policymakers, funders, banks, governments, researchers, and practitioners.

Sony Pictures Networks India Gets Gaurav Banerjee as New MD & CEO

  • Sony Pictures Networks India announced the appointment of former Disney executive Gaurav Banerjee as its Managing Director and CEO, pending regulatory approvals. Banerjee will succeed N. P. Singh, who will move into the role of Non-Executive Chairman after a 25-year tenure.
  • He holds a Master's degree in filmmaking and TV production from Jamia Millia Islamia University and an undergraduate degree in history from St Stephens, Delhi. Banerjee previously served as head of content for Hindi entertainment and Disney+ Hotstar, and business head for Star Bharat, Hindi and English movies, kids and infotainment, and regional (east). In these roles, he oversaw content curation across several languages and also spearheaded original series and films.
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SPORTS

AFMS Officers Create History at 43rd World Medical & Health Games in Saint-Tropez, France

  • Four officers from the Armed Forces Medical Service (AFMS) of India achieved unprecedented success at the 43rd World Medical and Health Games in Saint-Tropez, France. Lt Col Sanjeev Malik, Maj Anish George, Capt Stephen Sebastian, and Capt Dania James collectively secured a record-breaking 32 medals, comprising 19 gold, 9 silver, and 4 bronze. These achievements underscore their exceptional performance in the world's largest sporting event for health professionals.
  • Lt Col Sanjeev Malik dominated the Above 35 years Male Category with five gold medals in events such as 800m, 1500m, 3000m, 5000m, Cross Country, and 4x100m Relay.
  • Maj Anish George excelled in the Under 35 years Male Category, earning four golds, six silvers, and two bronzes across a diverse range of disciplines including sprints, throws, and powerlifting.
  • Capt Stephen Sebastian secured an impressive six gold medals in the Under 35 years Male Category, showcasing prowess in events like 100m, 200m, 400m, Long Jump, Hammer Throw, and 4x100m Relay.
  • Capt Dania James achieved four gold, three silver, and two bronze in the Under 35 years Female Category, excelling in events like sprints, throws, badminton, and powerlifting.

Records Tumble after Rohit Sharma's Disdainful 92 against Australia

  • Rohit Sharma was at his sizzling best as he tormented Australian bowlers in the final match of the Super 8 stage to put India in the driver's seat. Rohit smashed eight sixes and seven boundaries en route his 92-run innings off 41 deliveries.
  • Every Australian bowler, bar Josh Hazlewood was hit to all parts of the park. Australia's premier strike bowler, Mitchell Starc faced the ultimate wrath of Rohit who smashed him for 29 runs in one over.
  • During the innings, Rohit shattered Yuvraj Singh's record for the most sixes in an innings of a T20 World Cup match. Hitman also broke the record for the fastest fifty by a captain in T20 World Cup history, previously held by ex-Bangladesh skipper Mohammad Ashraful.

India Secure Olympic Team Quotas in Archery; Deepika, Tarun set for 4th Games appearances

  • India secured men's and women's team quotas in archery for this year's Paris Olympics based on the World Archery rankings that were updated on June 24.
  • India topped the rankings among the non-qualified nations in both men's and women's section to seal their team quotas.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Kerala Assembly Passes Resolution to Officially Change State's Name to 'Keralam'

  • In a unanimous decision, the Kerala Legislative Assembly passed a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to change the state's official name from 'Kerala' to 'Keralam'.
  • The resolution, moved by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, calls for invoking Article 3 of the Indian Constitution to effectuate this change in the First Schedule.
  • This is the second time the assembly has passed such a resolution, after the previous one sent to the central government last year (2023) faced some technical objections.
  • The assembly will now send the resolution to the central government for approval. This move by the Kerala government is part of a longstanding demand to officially recognise the Malayalam name of the state.

'India Africa Postal Leaders Meet' Held in India

  • The 'India Africa Postal Leaders Meet' was held in India from June 21 to 25, 2024, with the objective of further strengthening relationships among the administrations of African countries and India in the postal sector. This is an initiative under the 'South- South and Triangular Cooperation' programme of the Universal Postal Union, organized with the support of India Post and the United States Postal Service.
  • The key theme of the meet is 'capacity building, through study visits'. The study visits showcase India's successful model of service delivery through its extensive post office network. India Post's unique approach of combining digital services with traditional postal service delivery to maintain the human touch has garnered international attention and inspired the coordination of this meet by the Universal Postal Union.

E-medical Visas for Bangladeshis, New Embassy

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi, announced that India will commence an e-medical visa facility to facilitate Bangladeshis seeking medical treatment to come to India. He further said that both countries have agreed to open a new Assistant High Commission in Rangpur for the convenience of the people of the North West region of Bangladesh.
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DEFENCE

Intelligence Bureau Chief Tapan Kumar Deka Gets One Year Extension

  • Intelligence Bureau (IB) chief Tapan Kumar Deka was given a one-year extension till June 2025, according to a Personnel Ministry order.
  • Deka is a 1988-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre.
  • The Intelligence Bureau (IB) is India's internal security and counterintelligence agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It was founded in 1887 as Central Special Branch, and is reputed to be the oldest such organisation in the world.
  • Until 1968, it handled both domestic and foreign intelligence after which the Research and Analysis Wing was formed specifically for foreign intelligence; following that, the IB was primarily assigned the role of domestic intelligence and internal security. Tapan Deka, the current director of the IB, took over from Arvind Kumar on June 24, 2022.
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PERSONS IN NEWS

UNGA President Honours India's Hansa Mehta on International Day for Women in Diplomacy

  • On the occasion of the International Day for Women in Diplomacy, United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Dennis Francis paid tribute to Hansa Mehta, a feminist leader, activist and diplomat from India, highlighting her pivotal role in shaping the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) to be more inclusive.
  • Mehta is widely credited for successfully arguing against references to "men" as a synonym for humanity, and succeeded in changing the phrase, "All men are born free and equal" to "All human beings are born free and equal" in Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
  • Hansa Mehta, a prominent Indian scholar, educator, social reformer and writer born on July 3, 1897, was a champion of women's rights.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

IIT Madras Offers PG Diploma in Metro Rail Tech and Management, GATE Score Required

  • The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is inviting applications for a one-year postgraduate diploma in Metro Rail Tech and Management at the Indian Institute of Technology IIT Madras.
  • Students with a BE or BTech degree in civil, electrical, electronics and communication, electrical and electronics and mechanical engineering with 70 per cent marks and a valid GATE score can register for the programme.

J. P. Nadda Launches National STOP Diarrhoea Campaign 2024

  • Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda launched the National STOP Diarrhoea Campaign 2024 at a function in New Delhi. He launched the campaign by distributing oral rehydration salts (ORS) and zinc tablets to children in presence of Minister of States for Health Anupriya Patel and Patraprao Jadhav. The two-month campaign will begin from the 1st of July and continue till the 31st of August. The goal behind the STOP Diarrhoea Campaign is to attain zero child deaths due to childhood diarrhoea. While the existing diarrhoea strategy entailed a two-week campaign, the new strategy involved a two-month long campaign with the pre-positioning of two ORS packets and zinc as a co-packaging for under-5 children. It will also involve extensive IEC through different platforms and collaboration across multiple sectors, including health, water and sanitation, education, and rural development.

Kozhikode is India's First UNESCO 'City of Literature'

  • Kozhikode in north Kerala, known for its rich cultural heritage, was officially declared as India's first UNESCO 'City of Literature'. In October 2023, Kozhikode had earned a place in the 'Literature' category of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN).
  • The cradle of the freedom movement in Kerala, Kozhikode has also been an important destination for book festivals for many decades. Kozhikode is a city where there are over 500 libraries functioning, and has been the base of literary activities of legendary Malayalam writer M T Vasudevan Nair for several decades.
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ART AND CULTURE

Srinagar Gets Tag of 'World Craft City'

  • Srinagar became the fourth Indian city to be recognised as a 'World Craft City' by the World Craft Council (WCC), three years after it was designated as part of the UNESCO Creative City Network (UCCN) for crafts and folk arts.
  • This prestigious honour celebrates the rich heritage, craftsmanship and vibrant culture of Srinagar.
  • Jaipur, Malappuram and Mysore are the other Indian cities that have previously been recognised as World Craft Cities.
  • In April this year (2024), a three-member independent panel of craft specialists of the World Craft Council visited Srinagar.
  • The J&K administration had applied for the recognition of Srinagar as World Craft City in 2021 together with recognition as UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
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BOOKS AND AUTHORS

Maharashtra Governor Unveils Maritime History Book: 'Gateways to the Sea'

  • The Governor of Maharashtra, Ramesh Bais, released a book titled 'Gateways to the Sea: Historic Ports and Docks of Mumbai Region' at Raj Bhavan Mumbai, shedding light on the area's ancient and modern maritime history.
  • At the launch event the Governor honoured the Maritime Mumbai Museum Society (MMMS), 17 authors, and two editors who contributed to the book.
  • This book compiled by MMMS is a compilation of authoritative articles on the history of various ports and docks of the Mumbai Region like Sopara, Vasai, Versova, Mahim, Kalyan, Thane, Panvel, Alibag, Chaul, Mandad, and Janjira. Historians, researchers, maritime experts, conservation architects and writers have contributed all the 18 chapters. The publication of this book is an important milestone in creating awareness about the ancient ports stated above and it also covers the development of modern ports and docks of Mumbai including Mazagon Dock, Mumbai Port, Bombay Dock, Sassoon Dock and Ferry Wharf also known as Bhaucha Dhakka.
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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Three New Criminal Laws much Needed but Their Names Should be in English: Former CJI P. Sathasivam

  • Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) and former Kerala Governor P. Sathasivam urged the Central government to retain the English names for the three new criminal laws - the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.
  • The new laws are set to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and the Indian Evidence Act and will come into effect on July 1, 2024.
  • The former CJI sent an official communication to the Union government, the Law Minister and the Law Secretary asking them to retain the existing English nomenclatures of the criminal laws in the country, considering that Article 348 of the Indian Constitution too mandate that all proceedings in the Supreme Court and in every High Court shall be in English.
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