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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

06 Jul 2024

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Keir Starmer New British PM

  • Keir Starmer vowed to rebuild Britain as he became the UK's new Prime.
  • Starmer assumed charge as the 58th Prime Minister after his customary audience with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, following ex-PM Rishi Sunak's meeting with the British monarch.
  • Cabinet ministers came to Downing Street shortly after Keir Starmer and his wife, UK First Lady, Victoria Starmer entered their new home. As per reports, the cabinet ministers were given berths that they have been shadowing.
  • A record number of around 28 Indian-origin members of Parliament have been elected to the House of Commons in the election.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

LIC Launches Agency Transformation Initiative 'Jeevan Samarth'

  • LIC launched the 'Jeevan Samarth', an initiative aimed at transforming the agency ecosystem. To achieve this, Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has partnered with a global consulting firm, which will undertake this agency transformation project by reviewing its existing agency framework on an end-to-end basis.
  • It will also entail revamping the agency operations at the branch, division and zonal level directed towards establishing global best practices in the wake of the fast-changing industry and regulatory landscape of the insurance sector.

SBI Announces Initiatives to Mitigate Risks in Agriculture Loan Portfolio

  • The country's largest lender SBI announced 11 new initiatives — including enhancement of its digital banking features and opening of 35 new Agricultural Centralised Processing Cells — to mitigate risks in its agricultural loan portfolio.
  • On the occasion of the 69th Foundation Day, State Bank of India announced these initiatives to widen the bank's accessibility to address the banking needs of its potential customers.
  • SBI has enhanced its digital payment experience, with the introduction of two exciting features like tap-and-pay on the BHIM SBI PAY app and end-to-end digital loans against mutual funds on the YONO app.
  • The bank also announced an initiative, which is a fully digital end-to-end journey for SBI Surya Ghar Loan, it said, adding that the users can opt for credit to install solar rooftops under the central government's PM Surya Ghar Scheme, offering loans for up to 10 KW capacity.
  • The entire process will be managed on SBI's digital platform from applicant registration on the MNRE/REC portal to loan disbursement.

Muthoot Finance Selected for FATF Mutual Evaluation Report 2023-24

  • Muthoot Finance was exclusively selected as the only Indian NBFC for the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) Mutual Evaluation report for 2023-24. This recognition highlights Muthoot Finance's global trustworthiness and compliance with stringent financial regulations.
  • The FATF, established in 1989, is a global authority that develops policies to combat money laundering, terrorism financing, and other significant threats to the financial system. The FATF conducted a comprehensive assessment of various entities in India, including law enforcement agencies, industry bodies, banks, and NBFCs, evaluating their efforts in combating financial crimes.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Two Gaganyaan Astronauts to Go to ISS Aboard the Axiom-4 Mission

  • The Indian Space Research Organisation selected two of its four trained Gaganyaan astronauts to go to the International Space Station (ISS) in collaboration with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) later this year (2024).
  • The mission will take place 'no earlier than October 2024', according to the information available on NASA website.
  • The astronauts will have to go to the United States ahead of the mission to train on the specifics of the ISS.
  • The Axiom-4 mission, which will take the Indian astronauts to the ISS, is the fourth private astronaut mission of NASA and a private US company Axiom Space. The mission is expected to dock with the ISS for fourteen days.
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SPORTS

BPCL Partners with Indian Olympic Association as Principal Sponsor

  • Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a 'Maharatna' and Fortune Global 500 Company, proudly announced its role as the official Principal Partner of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for four years, spanning from the Paris Olympics in 2024 to the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
  • BPCL's partnership aims to honour and support the relentless spirit of Indian athletes, many of whom hail from underprivileged backgrounds across the country. This collaboration underscores BPCL's commitment to nurturing sporting talent and fostering national unity through initiatives designed to inspire and uplift the Indian contingent heading to Paris and beyond.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Dhirendra Ojha Appointed Principal Spokesperson of Government

  • In a move to strengthen the government's communication strategy, senior Indian Information Service (IIS) officer Dhirendra K. Ojha was appointed as the principal spokesperson of the central government. This appointment marks an important day in the realm of government communications, as it brings fresh leadership to crucial information dissemination roles.
  • His appointment came with the additional responsibility of serving as the principal Director General of the Press Information Bureau (PIB). This dual role positions Ojha at the forefront of government-media relations and public information dissemination.
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DEFENCE

First Secretary-Level Meeting Between Defence Ministries of India & Democratic Republic Of Congo

  • The first Secretary-level meeting between the Defence Ministries of India and the Democratic Republic of Congo was held in New Delhi. The Defence Ministry said that the meeting was aimed at identifying areas for collaboration to fulfil the potential of defence cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held to promote cooperation in training and the defence industry. The Indian delegation also highlighted the significant progress India has made in defence manufacturing capability. The Democratic Republic of Congo side shared the need for modernization of their Armed Forces.
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PERSONS IN NEWS

Veteran Actor Smriti Biswas Dies

  • Veteran actress Smriti Biswas died at the age of 100. The actress was best known for her work in Bengali, Hindi, and Marathi films.
  • Biswas made her acting debut with the 1930 Bengali film Sandhya and appeared last in the 1960 movie Model Girl.
  • She worked in the films of Guru Dutt, V Shantaram, Mrinal Sen, Bimal Roy, BR Chopra, and Raj Kapoor. She also acted with Dev Anand, Kishore Kumar, Uttam Kumar, Balraj Sahni, and other notable artists in various films. Biswas retired from acting after marrying film director S. D. Narang in 1960.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

International Day of Cooperatives

  • The United Nations' (UN) International Day of Cooperatives is observed on the first Saturday of July each year.
  • On December 16, 1992, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed in resolution 47/90 "the first Saturday of July 1995 to be International Day of Cooperatives, marking the centenary of the establishment of the International Cooperative Alliance. Since 1995 the United Nations' International Day of Cooperatives has been observed jointly alongside International Cooperative Day.
  • The theme for International Day of Cooperatives 2024 is 'Cooperatives Building a Better Future for All'.

World Zoonoses Day

  • World Zoonosis Day is celebrated on 6th July every year. World Zoonosis Day is observed annually on July 6 to commemorate the first vaccinations against zoonotic diseases such as influenza, Ebola and West Nile virus. On July 6, 1885, French biologist Louis Pasteur administered the rabies vaccine to a small boy who had been bitten by a rabid dog. This vaccine saved the boy from infection. So every year this date is celebrated as World Zoonosis Day.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

Foxconn Chairman Young Liu Receives Padma Bhushan

  • Foxconn Chairman Young Liu is set to visit India later this year after being awarded the Padma Bhushan, the country's third highest civilian award. The honour was presented to him by Manharsinh Yadav, the Director General of the India Taipei Association, in Taipei.
  • Young Liu is a seasoned entrepreneur with a career spanning over four decades.

President Awards 6 CRPF Personnel, Including 4 Posthumously, for Gallantry

  • Six Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, including four posthumously, were decorated with military gallantry medals by President Droupadi Murmu during a defence investiture ceremony.
  • The family members of Inspector Dilip Kumar Das, Head Constable Raj Kumar Yadav and Constables Bablu Rabha and Shambhu Roy received Kirti Chakras (posthumous) from Ms. Murmu. They were recognised for displaying gallant action during an anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on April 3, 2021.
  • Assistant Commandant Bibhor Kumar Singh was awarded the Shaurya Chakra for displaying "exceptional" bravery and continuing to lead his troops despite losing his left leg to an improvised explosive device (IED) blast triggered by the Naxals in the Chakrabandha forest of the Aurangabad district in Bihar on February 25, 2022.
  • Constable Gamit Mukesh Kumar was also awarded the Shaurya Chakra for killing a terrorist in hand-to-hand combat and subsequent exchange of gunfire during a counter-terrorist operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar on December 19, 2021.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

Kerala Introduces New School Programmes, Sports Manual for Differently-abled

  • The Kerala government announced a series of academic and non-academic programmes in state-run schools, including a groundbreaking 'inclusive sports manual' for differently-abled children and a unique book for parents, both firsts in India.
  • Under the 'Helping Hand' initiative, the state aims to identify and support children struggling academically. Additionally, the "Beach-to-Bench' programme focuses on the holistic development of coastal children, covering academics, social skills, and sports.
  • State General Education Minister V Sivankutty introduced these initiatives for the 2024-25 academic year at a press conference. He highlighted the new book for parents were created as part of the state's curriculum revision.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami Initiates Centre of Excellence in Garhwal

  • Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami instructed the establishment of Centres of Excellence in both the Garhwal and Kumaon divisions to enhance technical education. During a review meeting of the Technical Education Department at the Secretariat, he emphasised the need for government technical institutes to maximise campus placements for their students.
  • CM Dhami also called for the inclusion of modern courses and up-to-date equipment in these institutes to meet the needs of industrial institutions.
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ART AND CULTURE

Divya Kala Mela & Shakti, India Celebrates Divyang Talent at KIIT Campus in Bhubaneswar

  • The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, in collaboration with the National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC), is hosting a remarkable event that celebrates the talents and craftsmanship of Divyang entrepreneurs and artisans from across the nation.
  • The Divya Kala Mela & Divya Kala Shakti is being held from July 5 to 11, 2024 at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Campus in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The event was inaugurated by the Minister of State, MSJ&E, Govt. of India, B. L. Verma. Prominent NGOs working for Divyangjan from six States including Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, and Odisha, along with other dignitaries, graced the inauguration.
  • The iconic cultural program "Divya Kala Shakti" features performances by Divyangjan artists from the six States mentioned above. Held at the KIIT University Auditorium, "Divya Kala Shakti" highlights the talents and capabilities of Divyangjan, promoting their inclusion in society through art and culture.
  • The fair "Divya Kala Mela" showcases vibrant products crafted by over 190 Divyang artisans, artists, and entrepreneurs. Visitors can explore a wide range of categories including home decor and lifestyle, clothing, stationery, eco-friendly products, packaged food, organic products, toys, gifts, personal accessories like jewelry & clutch bags, paintings, etc. This event encourages the "Vocal for Local" initiative, allowing visitors to purchase unique items made with immense determination by Divyang artisans.
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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS

Uttar Pradesh Govt. Partners with MakeMyTrip to Boost State's Tourism Sector

  • The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department signed an MoU with MakeMyTrip to promote tourism in the state.
  • The initiative aims to promote tourism and facilitate tourists in the state. Under the terms of the MoU, MakeMyTrip will work as a strategic partner with the government providing insights on consumer trends, tourist preferences and supply-side information, which will aid the department in future policy-making.
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