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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

06 Oct 2024

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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Adani and Google Partner to Boost Clean Energy in India

  • In a new partnership aimed at enhancing sustainability, the Adani Group will supply renewable energy from its upcoming solar-wind hybrid project in Khavda, Gujarat, to Google starting in 2025. The Khavda project, located in the world's largest renewable energy facility, is set to begin commercial operations in Q3 2025. With a strong track record in large-scale renewable projects, Adani will provide tailored energy solutions to support Google's carbon-free energy goal and help reduce the carbon footprints of industrial clients.
  • This collaboration aligns with Google's target of achieving 24/7 carbon-free energy across its global operations and its commitment to reducing 50% of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2030.

RBI Appoints Aviral Jain as New Executive Director

  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) appointed Aviral Jain as the new Executive Director (ED).
  • Prior to being promoted as the ED, Jain was serving as Regional Director for Maharashtra. The new ED has experience of more than three decades in areas of supervision, currency management, foreign exchange regulation and human resource management.
  • Executive Director, Jain will look after Legal Department, Premises Department and Right to Information Act (First Appellate Authority).

Federal Bank Teams Up with Bhashini to Add Vernacular Support to Chatbot Feddy

  • Federal Bank signed an MoU with Bhashini, an AI-powered language translation platform, to integrate vernacular language support into its AI chatbot, Feddy. This collaboration, inspired by the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub's (RBIH) initiative for local language banking, aims to make banking services more inclusive and accessible across India. The enhancement allows Feddy to assist users in 14 Indian languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, and Marathi, among others. This move is seen as a crucial step toward bridging language barriers in financial services.
  • The partnership between Federal Bank and Bhashini boosts Feddy's capabilities, enabling it to handle queries in multiple Indian languages, which is expected to improve customer experience.
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SPORTS

Sumit Nagal to Compete in World Tennis League

  • India's top singles player Sumit Nagal will feature in the upcoming World Tennis League (WTL) which will have many global stars such as world number five Daniil Medvedev and women's US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka.
  • It is not yet known which team Nagal, ranked 83 in the world, would play for in the League, scheduled to take place at the iconic Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from December 19 to 22.
  • The WTL features two Olympic gold medallists, five Grand Slam champions, six of the top 12 male players, and six of the top 10 female players, including world No. 1 and French Open champion Iga Swiatek.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Cabinet Endorses National Mission to Enhance Oilseed Production

  • The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, approved the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds), a landmark initiative aimed at boosting domestic oilseed production and achieving self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat) in edible oils.
  • The aim of the mission is to increase primary oilseed production from 39 million tonnes (2022-23) to 69.7 million tonnes by 2030-31.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

World Cerebral Palsy Day

  • World Cerebral Palsy Day is observed annually on October 6 to raise awareness and advocate for the rights of individuals living with cerebral palsy (CP). This day serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by those affected by CP and underscores the importance of support and inclusion in society.
  • The history of World Cerebral Palsy Day dates back to its inception as a global initiative in 2012. Since then, it has evolved into a worldwide movement involving families, medical professionals, and advocacy groups. This day has played a pivotal role in increasing understanding about CP, its causes, and the importance of inclusivity. Through campaigns, events, and educational programs, communities worldwide continue to unite to dispell myths and promote awareness about cerebral palsy.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

Uttar Pradesh Govt. to Register IITs, IIMs, others for Scholarship Disbursal to Students

  • After a Dalit student from Uttar Pradesh almost lost his IIT seat due to delayed fee payment, the state government plans to register all IITs, IIMs and other premier institutes with its Department of Social Welfare to provide scholarships to students.
  • The first to be registered would be the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Dhanbad, which was directed by the Supreme Court to admit the student, Atul Kumar, the son of a daily wager from Muzaffarnagar's Titora village.
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ART AND CULTURE

Nagaland Gears Up for 25th Hornbill Festival Celebration

  • The Department of Tourism in Nagaland is set to celebrate the 25th Hornbill Festival, marking its silver jubilee from December 1 to 10, 2024 at the Heritage Village, Kisama. G. Hukugha Sema, Commissioner and Secretary for Tourism, expressed excitement, stating it's going to be a remarkable festival.
  • The Hornbill Festival came to life in 2000.
  • The Hornbill Festival is an effort to preserve and protect the diverse cultures of tribal communities by the Government of Nagaland.
  • The festival is named after the Hornbill bird, which is deeply respected in the state and features prominently in Naga folktales and songs.
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