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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

02 Oct 2024

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

NATO to Establish Northern Land Command in Eastern Finland

  • NATO will set up a new land command in Finland near the Russian border next year (2025), tasked with leading the alliance's land force operations in northern Europe in the event of a military conflict, the Finnish Defence Minister said.
  • Finland joined the NATO alliance last year, in response to neighbouring Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine that began in 2022, and is organising the alliance's presence on its territory.
  • The centre, which NATO calls Multi Corps Land Component Command, will operate under the alliance's U.S.-based Norfolk Joint Force Command and jointly with Finland's own land force command that is already located in Mikkeli, about two hour's drive from the Finnish-Russian border.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Shankh Air: India's Newest Airline Set to Launch

  • Shankh Air, India's latest airline, is poised to make its debut by the end of 2024 after receiving approval from the Civil Aviation Ministry. This marks a significant development for Uttar Pradesh as Shankh Air aims to become the state's first scheduled airline, establishing hubs in Lucknow and the upcoming Noida International Airport. The airline plans to focus on both inter- and intra-state routes, targeting areas with high demand and limited direct flight options.
  • Shankh Air is designed to connect major cities across India, with initial services planned for Lucknow, Varanasi, and Gorakhpur. The airline will operate as a twin-class, full-service carrier, utilising a fleet of new-generation Boeing 737-800NG aircraft.
  • Shankh Air received a No Objection Certificate (NOC) valid for three years, it must first secure clearance from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The approval letter from the civil aviation ministry emphasises the necessity for Shankh Air to adhere to all regulatory requirements.

A. K. Saxena Assumes Additional Charge as CMD in RINL

  • A. K. Saxena, CMD (Chairman and Managing Director), MOIL (Manganese Ore India Limited) assumed additional charge of the post of CMD (Chief Managing Director) at RINL (Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited), the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam steel plant.
  • Saxena is currently the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of MOIL, a PSU under the Ministry of Steel.
  • He took charge in the absence of Atul Bhatt who has been on leave.
  • Also Atul Bhatt will retire on November 30 that's why Saxena assumed additional charge to improve conditions and growth of RINL.
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SPORTS

France's Antoine Griezmann Announces Retirement from International Football

  • France's 2018 World Cup-winning star Antoine Griezmann announced his retirement from international football, bringing to an end a 10-year career with his country.
  • The Atletico Madrid forward made his France debut in March 2014 and won 137 caps, a figure beaten only by his former teammate Hugo Lloris (145) and 1998 World Cup winner Lilian Thuram (142).
  • Griezmann is also fourth in France's list of all-time goal-scorers with 44, behind only record marksman Olivier Giroud, Thierry Henry and current captain Kylian Mbappe.
  • Griezmann scored in France's 4-2 win over Croatia in the final of the 2018 World Cup in Moscow, having previously helped his country reach the final of Euro 2016, a tournament he ended as top scorer with six goals.

Virat Kohli Becomes Fastest Batter to Reach 27,000 Runs

  • India batting maestro Virat Kohli became the fourth batter to complete 27,000 international runs during the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur.
  • Kohli completed 27,000 runs across all formats, joining an exclusive club of batters which includes Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting and Kumar Sangakkara.
  • Kohli also broke Tendulkar's record to become the quickest batter to reach 27,000 runs in only his 594th innings, 29 innings faster than Tendulkar, who got there in 623 innings in 2007. Sri Lankan Sangakkara achieved the mark in 2015 in his 648th innings, while Ponting scaled the mark in his 650th outing for Australia.

India Set New Test Batting Records in Kanpur

  • On day four of the second Test match against Bangladesh, India smashed the record for the fastest team hundred and fastest team double hundred in Test cricket.
  • The team reached 50 runs in just three overs courtesy of explosive starts from Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
  • Despite the early loss of Rohit Sharma, India's aggressive onslaught continued as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill powered the team to the fastest team hundred in Test cricket history.
  • India achieved this goal in just 10.1 overs breaking their own world record from 2023 where they reached hundred in 12.2 overs against West Indies in Port of Spain.
  • India's aggressive batting continued as Virat Kohli scored 47 off 35 balls and KL Rahul added 68 off 43 balls, propelling the team to another record. With this performance, India shattered the record for the fastest team score of 200 in Test cricket, achieving the milestone in just 24.2 overs. The previous record was held by Australia, who reached 200 runs in 28.1 overs against Pakistan in Sydney in 2017.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

IBBI Celebrates Its 8th Annual Day

  • The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) celebrated its 8th Annual Day on October 1, 2024. Senior officers of the Government and regulatory bodies graced the occasion. Over the past eight years, the IBC has significantly accelerated the resolution of insolvency cases.
  • Ramalingam Sudhakar, the President of the National Company Law Tribunal, was the Chief Guest and delivered a keynote address.
  • Amitabh Kant, India's G20 Sherpa and Former CEO of NITI Aayog delivered the Annual Day lecture.
  • Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor, Ministry of Finance, Ms. Deepti Gaur Mukerjee, Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Mr. Ravi Mittal, Chairperson IBBI also addressed on the occasion.
  • IBBI was established on 1st October 2016 under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016.
  • It is responsible for the implementation of the IBC.
  • The IBC amends and consolidates the laws relating to insolvency resolution of individuals, partnership firms and corporate persons in a time-bound manner.
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DEFENCE

IIT Kanpur Unveils India's First Detonation Tube Research Facility

  • The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) unveiled a Detonation Tube Research Facility (DTRF) in the Combustion and Propulsion Laboratory of the institute. Funded by the Aeronautics Research and Development Board, DRDO, and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), this is the first facility of its kind in India and among only a few globally.
  • Developed by Prof. Ajay Vikram Singh and his research group from the Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT Kanpur, the facility successfully demonstrated the propagation of a detonation wave in a laboratory setting for the first time in India, accomplishing this feat in a record time of two years. Research conducted at the DTRF will help prevent mining, industrial, and home accidents; predict the path of wildfires; increase the efficiency of high-speed detonation-based engines; strengthen safety protocols in oil, gas, and pharmaceutical industries; and even enhance our understanding of supernovas.
  • Detonations are one of the most powerful phenomena in nature, where an enormous amount of energy is released almost instantaneously, propagated at a speed faster than the speed of sound, with typical velocities reaching ~2000-3000 m/s, making it highly difficult to achieve and control, especially in laboratory settings.

Army Signs 8th Procurement Contract through iDEX

  • In line with the commitment towards the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative, the Army signed the eighth procurement contract through the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) platform. The aim of iDEX is to create an ecosystem to foster innovations and encourage technological development in defence and aerospace by engaging research and development institutes, academia, and industries and providing them funding and other support to carry out R&D which has good potential for future adoption by Indian defence and aerospace organisation.
  • Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 12, 2018, during the Defence Expo India, iDEX under the Defence Innovation Organisation has emerged as a front-runner in establishing the right kind of contact with start-ups and innovators and has gained substantial traction in the defence start-up community.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

International Day of Non-Violence

  • The United Nations observes the International Day of Non-Violence annually on October 2, coinciding with the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the revered leader of India's independence movement and a pioneering figure in the philosophy of non-violent resistance. This observance was established through the General Assembly resolution A/RES/61/271 on June 15, 2007, with the support of an impressive 140 co-sponsors.
  • The day serves two primary purposes:
  • To disseminate the message of non-violence through education and public awareness
  • To reaffirm the universal relevance of non-violence principles
  • When introducing the resolution, India's Minister of State for External Affairs, Anand Sharma, emphasised the universal respect for Gandhi and the enduring relevance of his philosophy.

Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti

  • Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti is celebrated every year on October 2 to honour the birth anniversary of India's second Prime Minister, Lal Bahadur Shastri. A great leader known for his simplicity, integrity, and strong values, Shastri's contribution to India's development and freedom struggle is remembered on this day.
  • Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2024 marks the 120th birth anniversary of India's second Prime Minister, celebrated on October 2. Known for his integrity, simplicity, and leadership, Shastri played a pivotal role during the Indo-Pak war of 1965 and coined the slogan "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan." His contributions to India's freedom struggle and focus on self-reliance made him an enduring symbol of patriotism. In 2024, India will remember and honour his legacy, celebrating his values of humility and service to the nation.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

Kerala Launches New Training Programme Benefiting over 8 Lakh Students

  • The Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE), a state-run organisation, launched a groundbreaking initiative to support and guide over 8,00,000 students from public schools as they prepare for various undergraduate entrance exams.
  • KITE, the technology arm of Kerala's General Education Department, introduced a program titled 'Key to Entrance'. The initiative was officially inaugurated by General Education Minister V. Sivankutty.
  • The initiative aims to strengthen the state's dedication to expanding educational opportunities and offering support to students in the Science, Humanities, and Commerce streams.
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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS

Adventure Tourism Meet 2024 to Kick Off in Shillong on October 4

  • Shillong in Meghalaya will host the Adventure Tourism Meet (ATM) 2024 on October 4, organised by Indian Express Online in collaboration with Meghalaya Tourism.
  • This daylong event, which will take place at the State Convention Centre, aims to bring together tourism leaders, adventure enthusiasts, and industry stakeholders to discuss the potential of adventure tourism in India, particularly in Meghalaya.
  • The meet will feature prominent speakers, including Meghalaya Minister of Tourism Bah Paul Lyngdoh, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, and Meghalaya Commissioner and Secretary (tourism) Vijay Kumar D.
  • The panellists will discuss the role of adventure tourism as a driver of economic growth, particularly in rural and lesser-known regions. Experts will deliberate over the strategic involvement of state governments in developing essential infrastructure and policies to foster this sector.
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