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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

14 Aug 2024

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Japan Set for New PM as Kishida Bows Out as Party Leader

  • Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will not seek re-election as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which he says needs a new start.
  • Kishida the LDP veteran is expected to step down as PM after the party elects a new leader in September.
  • Support for Kishida, who has been PM since 2021, has fallen in the wake of a corruption scandal involving his party, rising living costs and a slumping yen.
  • His approval ratings had plummeted to 15.5% last month - the lowest for a PM in more than a decade.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

PNB Launches Special Braille Debit Card for Visually Impaired Customers

  • Punjab National Bank (PNB) introduced the PNB ANTAH DRISHTI Braille Debit Card, a new initiative aimed at enhancing financial accessibility for visually impaired individuals. This contactless National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) debit card operates on the RuPay network and is designed to improve financial independence for its users.
  • The card features raised Braille dots, including the "PNB" brand name, enabling users to identify it easily. The accompanying welcome letter is also provided in Braille.
  • A rounded notch opposite the chip helps users orient the card correctly while using ATMs or POS terminals.

BHEL Wins 1,600 MW Thermal Power Project from DVC

  • State-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) was awarded a significant contract by Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) to set up a 1,600 MW thermal power project. This project, known as the Koderma Supercritical Thermal Power Project (STPP), will be implemented on an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) basis in the Koderma district of Jharkhand.
  • BHEL has a longstanding relationship with DVC, having installed over 80% of DVC's coal-based power stations in Jharkhand and West Bengal. For this project, BHEL will be responsible for the supply, erection, and commissioning of key equipment, as well as civil works. The necessary equipment will be sourced from BHEL's own manufacturing units.

Rana A. K. Singh takes charge as MD at SBI

  • Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh took over as Managing Director in charge of State Bank of India's (SBI) risk compliance and stressed assets resolution group (SARG) departments, following his nomination by the government.
  • As per reports, Mumbai Circle's former Chief General Manager Gajendra Singh Rana replaced Rana A. K. Singh as Deputy Managing Director (DMD) of retail and real estate.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Union Cabinet Approves Road Connecting Proposed Vadhvan Port to NH48

  • A 32-km long road connecting the proposed Vadhvan Port in Maharashtra's Palghar district to the national highway 48 was approved by the Union cabinet, the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) said.
  • The JNPA is developing the Vadhvan Port.
  • The National Highways Authority of India's Land Acquisition Committee (NHAI-LAC) approved road connectivity for Vadhvan Port from NH-48 of about 32 km and authorised the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to make relevant decisions.
  • JNPA chairman Unmesh Sharad Wagh, said, "The construction of the road is a critical activity necessary to initiate the work at Vadhvan Port. It is essential for transporting quarry material from the sites to the port, as local roads are too narrow for such heavy transportation. The declaration by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to designate this road as a National Highway will expedite the process significantly." Once the notification is issued by the NHAI, land acquisition will commence immediately.

China EV firm Claims World's Fastest-charging Battery

  • Chinese car maker Zeekr said that its new electric vehicle (EV) batteries charge faster than any of its rivals, including industry leader Tesla.
  • The firm's upgraded batteries can be charged from 10% to 80% capacity in 10 and a half minutes using its ultra-fast charging stations.
  • In comparison, Elon Musk's Tesla said a 15 minute charge allows its Model 3 to cover 175 miles (282km), a little under half the car's full range.
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SPORTS

Duleep Trophy 2024

  • The 2024-25 senior men's Indian domestic cricket season will begin with the Duleep Trophy tournament in early September.
  • Played primarily as a preparatory event ahead of India's home Test series and the tour to Australia later this year (2024), the Duleep Trophy will see a revamp in its structure and overall system. Usually played in the zonal format, across six zones of the country, the Duleep Trophy served as a tournament that offered India's red-ball hopefuls a chance to shine. Last season, Hanuma Vihari-led South Zone won the title, beating West Zone by 75 runs in the final in Bengaluru.
  • However, the BCCI has decided to do away with the six-team zonal format and zonal selections this time. Instead, four teams, namely India A, India B, India C and India D will feature in the tournament this time. The teams will be selected by the senior national selection committee chaired by Ajit Agarkar.
  • The Duleep Trophy will be played in a round-robin league-based format with no knockout matches this year. The team at the top of the standings after three rounds will be declared the winner.
  • The upcoming Duleep Trophy will predominantly be played at two venues within the Anantapur Cricket Ground complex in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. One match from the first round is also slated to be held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The tournament will run from September 5 to 22 across three rounds.

Pegula Beats Anisimova and Claim 2nd Straight Title

  • Jessica Pegula, the No. 3 seed and the sixth-ranked WTA Tour player, defended her National Bank Open women's singles title by defeating Amanda Anisimova 6-3 2-6 6-1 in all-American final. Pegula won last year's (2023) National Bank Open in Montreal and improved her all-time record at the Canadian tennis championship to 17-2 in picking up the sixth tournament victory of her career.
  • Pegula is the first woman to repeat at Canada's showcase event since Martina Hingis in 2000.

ICC Players of the Month for July 2024

  • The International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed the recipients of the ICC Players of the Month awards for July 2024. England's Gus Atkinson and Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu were crowned as the standout performers in men's and women's cricket, respectively, for their exceptional contributions to the sport during the month.
  • Gus Atkinson, the English fast bowler, made an unforgettable entrance into Test cricket during England's ICC World Test Championship series against the West Indies. His remarkable performance played a pivotal role in England's comprehensive 3-0 series victory on home soil.
  • Chamari Athapaththu, the influential captain of the Sri Lankan women's cricket team, continued to demonstrate her exceptional leadership and batting prowess in July. Her performance was instrumental in Sri Lanka's historic triumph in the Women's Asia Cup.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

President Murmu Opens Amrit Udyan in Rashtrapati Bhavan

  • A stone abacus, sound pipe and music wall are among the key attractions in the famed Amrit Udyan inside the Rashtrapati Bhavan, which opened for public viewing.
  • Visitors to Amrit Udyan were also given 'seed papers', a unique and eco-friendly memento, infused with seeds of Tulsi plant.
  • President Murmu inaugurated Amrit Udyan and the garden will remain open for public viewing till September 15.
  • Amrit Udyan is spread over a vast expanse of 15 acres in the Rashtrapati Bhavan — the office and residence of the President of India.

Delhi LG nominates AAP Minister Kailash Gahlot for Flag Hoisting Ceremony

  • While Kejriwal had earlier said that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Minister Atishi would do the honours in his absence, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V. K. Saxena nominated Delhi Home Minister Kailash Gahlot to hoist the flag at the Independence Day celebrations.
  • In a written communication to Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar, the LG's secretary Ashish Kundra said, "The Lieutenant Governor is pleased to nominate Minister (Home), GNCTD, Kailash Gahlot to unfurl the National Flag at the State level Independence day celebrations at Chhatrasaal Stadium."
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DEFENCE

US Approves $20 Billion in Weapons Sales to Israel amid Threat of Wider Middle East War

  • The US approved $20 billion in arms sales to Israel, including scores of fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles.
  • Congress was notified of the impending sale, which includes more than 50 F-15 fighter jets, Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles, or AMRAAMs, 120 mm tank ammunition and high explosive mortars and tactical vehicles and comes at a time of intense concern that Israel may become involved in a wider Middle East war.
  • However, the weapons are not expected to get to Israel anytime soon, they are contracts that will take years to fulfil. Much of what is being sold is to help Israel increase its military capability in the long term, the earliest systems being delivered under the contract aren't expected until the 2026 timeframe.

India Successfully Tests Indigenous Long-range Glide Bomb 'Gaurav' (14)

  • India carried out a successful maiden flight test of long-range glide bomb (LRGB) Gaurav from a Su-30 MK-I fighter jet of the Indian Air Force. During the flight test, the glide bomb hit the target erected at Long Wheeler's Island with pinpoint accuracy.
  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh complimented the DRDO, the Indian Air Force and the industry for the successful flight test of the glide bomb.
  • 'Gaurav' is an air launched 1,000 kg class glide bomb capable of hitting targets at long distance.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

Kenya's Rukia Bulle Wins 2024 BBC Komla Dumor Award (14)

  • Kenyan journalist Rukia Bulle won the 2024 BBC News Komla Dumor Award.
  • Bulle, who is the ninth recipient of the award and works for Kenya's Nation Media Group, specialises in human interest stories.
  • Bulle has also successfully built a strong following on TikTok through her relatable and informative content on the life of a journalist.
  • The award was created to honour Dumor, a Ghanaian journalist and presenter for BBC World News, who died suddenly aged 41 in 2014.
  • He had worked tirelessly to bring a more nuanced narrative of Africa to the world, representing a confident, savvy and entrepreneurial side.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

IIM-Raipur & SIDBI Introduce Advanced Certificate Programme on Entrepreneurship, New Venture Creation

  • The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur announced an advanced certificate programme on entrepreneurship and new venture creation, Swavalamban Skill to Enterprise Model (STEM). This 18-month-long programme is developed by IIM Raipur in collaboration with the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and aims to empower 30 early-stage entrepreneurs with the requisite skills and knowledge to build and scale successful business ventures.
  • Swavalamban is an integrated, blended-curriculum course that would impart academic and professional mentorship to its participants free of cost. It brings thirty aspiring professional entrepreneurs on board who want to equip themselves with practical training to ensure class-apart experience in terms of mentoring under industry stalwarts and exposure to real-time case studies.

IIT Gandhinagar & IIT Indore Launches cNARMADA

  • Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) set up the Centre for Narmada River Basin Management (cNARMADA) at its campus to conduct the Condition Assessment and Management Plan (CAMP) of the Narmada River basin. IITGN joined hands with Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IITI) for the assessment undertaken by the Ministry of Jalshakti.
  • cNARMADA will assess and identify existing conditions affecting the river ecosystem. It will also prepare a road map for comprehensive rejuvenation and conservation of the riverine ecosystems in their entirety by analysing anthropogenic impacts on them in detail and suggest future course of actions.
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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment of 9 Additional Judges of Allahabad HC as Permanent

  • The Supreme Court Collegium recommended that nine additional judges of the Allahabad High Court be made permanent.
  • A resolution published on the website of the apex court said that the Collegium in its meeting approved the following names: Justice Syed Qamar Hasan Rizvi, Justice Manish Kumar Nigam, Justice Anish Kumar Gupta, Justice Nand Prabha Shukla, Justice Kshitij Shailendra, Justice Vinod Diwakar, Justice Prashant Kumar, Justice Manjive Shukla and Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal.
  • In May the Collegium of the High Court had recommended that the nine judges be made permanent.
  • The Chief Minister and the Governor of Uttar Pradesh had concurred with the recommendation.
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