Daily Current Affairs 23rd and 24th September 2023 Quiz
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Q.1. The fourth International Infrastructure Working Group meeting has been organized in which city under India’s G20 presidency?
Exp. Fourth G20 Infrastructure Working Group meeting held in MP
Under India’s G20 presidency, the fourth International Infrastructure Working Group meeting was organized in Maharaja Chhatrasal Convention Center, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.
More than 50 delegates participated in this two-day meeting.
The delegates discussed various aspects of infrastructure investments, including developing infrastructure as an asset class, promoting quality urban infrastructure, Infratech, and identifying innovative instruments for mobilizing financial resources for investment towards resilient, sustainable, and inclusive urban infrastructure.
The meeting is being hosted and chaired by the Ministry of Finance with Australia and Brazil as co-chairs.
All G20 Infrastructure Working Group Meeting
1st G20 Infrastructure Working Group (IWG) Meeting – Pune (16-17 January 2023)
2nd G20 Infrastructure Working Group (IWG) Meeting – Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (28 – 29 March 2023)
3rd G20 Infrastructure Working Group (IWG) Meeting – Rishikesh, Uttarakhand (26 – 28 June 2023)
4th G20 Infrastructure Working Group (IWG) Meeting – Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh (21 – 22 September 2023)
Q.2. Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma has recently launched the Mukhyamantri Atmanirbhar Asom Scheme. What is the purpose of this scheme?
Exp. ECI ropes in Chacha Chaudhary & Sabu to educate young voters
“Chacha Chaudhary aur Chunavi Dangal” comic book has been launched by the Election Commission of India (ECI) & Pran Comics to inspire youth to enroll and participate in the festival of democracy.
Chacha Chaudhary, Sabu, Raaka, Dhamaka Singh, Billoo & other comic characters will now create awareness amongst children about elections
The characters brought to life by the renowned Cartoonist late Pran Kumar Sharma.
About Election Commissioner of India (ECI)
It is a constitutional body to conduct and regulate elections in the country.
It consists of a chief election commissioner (CEC) and two election commissioners (usually retired IAS or IRS officers)
Founded – 25 January 1950
25 January – Voter’s Day
HQ – New Delhi
1st Chief – Sukumar Sen
1st Women Chief – V.S. Ramadevi
25th Chief – Rajiv Kumar
Commissioner – Anup Chandra Pandey & Arun Goel
Tenure – 6/65yrs
Q.4. The government has recently launched an AI chatbot for which scheme, which is the first of its kind to be integrated with a major flagship scheme of the Central Government?
Exp. Government Unveils AI Chatbot for PM-Kisan Scheme
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has launched an AI chatbot — the first of its kind to be integrated with a major flagship scheme of the central government — for the PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi) scheme.
The AI chatbot was launched by Kailash Choudhary, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, in presence of Agriculture Secretary Manoj Ahuja and Additional Agriculture Secretary Pramod Meherda.
The AI Chatbot introduced with the PM-KISAN scheme serves as a comprehensive guide for beneficiaries, offering timely and accurate responses to their inquiries related to the scheme.
This marks the first instance of an AI Chatbot integration with a major flagship scheme of the Union Government. Developed and enhanced with the support of EK step Foundation and Bhashini, the Chatbot aims to empower farmers with a user-friendly and accessible platform.
Q.5. Which company has been awarded two contracts worth Rs 13,888 crore by the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) to install smart meters?
Exp. Adani Group bags contract for smart meter installation in Maharashtra
The Adani Group has been awarded two contracts worth Rs 13,888 crore by the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) to install smart meters.
A total of six tenders were awarded by the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) to install smart meters, of which two have been bagged by the Adani Group.
The diversified group has a sizeable presence in the power sector and had recently won a Rs 1,000 crore contract to install smart meters in the area serviced by BEST Undertaking in Mumbai.
The two zones awarded to Adani include Bhandup, Kalyan, and Konkan having 63.44 lakh meters, and Baramati and Pune having 52.45 lakh meters, it said.
The group’s transmission arm Adani Energy Solutions, which was earlier known as Adani Transmission, is active in the smart meter segment.
Adani Group will emerge as the largest smart meter supplier in the country, commanding a 30 percent share of the market. It has already won contracts to install such meters in four to five states.
Q.6. Which state government has introduced a bill in the assembly that seeks to empower it to “aid and advise” the governor in the appointment of vice-chancellors in two agriculture and horticulture universities in the state?
Exp. Himachal govt introduces bill to regulate appointment of VCs in State
The Himachal Pradesh government has introduced a bill in the assembly that seeks to empower it to “aid and advise” the governor in the appointment of vice-chancellors in two agriculture and horticulture universities in the state.
The proposed legislation — The Himachal Pradesh Universities of Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry (Amendment) Bill, 2023 — will be applicable to Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Krishi Vishvavidyalay, Palampur, and Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan.
At present, the VCs are appointed by the governor who is also the chancellor of the state-run universities on the recommendation of the selection committee consisting of a nominee of the governor, chairman of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and chairman of the University Grants Commission or his nominee.
The amendments to sections 23 and 24 of the Act provide that the governor shall appoint the vice chancellor on the “aid and advice” of the government.
The move would bring uniformity in financial arrangements and service conditions of employees of twin universities, as per the bill.
About Himachal Pradesh
Capital – Shimla (Summer), Dharamshala (Winter)
Chief Minister – Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu
Deputy Chief Minister – Mukesh Agnihotri
Governor – Shiv Pratap Shukla
Q.7. Which state government has launched an Officer Desk System to accelerate secretariat works and ensure prompt and transparent disposal of files?
Exp. UP govt launched ‘Officer Desk System’ to expedite Secretariat work
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched an Officer Desk System to accelerate secretariat works and ensure prompt and transparent disposal of files.
The Officer Desk System aims at expeditious file management and curbing corrupt practices while executing government schemes promptly.
The Desk Officer System will be formed in each department located at the secretariat.
Under the Desk Officer System, an officer is appointed as the nodal body, with wide autonomy in his work.
The desk officer at the central level could be either a section officer or an under-secretary level officer who functions according to the power delegated by the ministries and departments.
These powers could be like signing financial sanctions, affirming affidavits in court, handling confidential papers, etc.
About Uttar Pradesh
Capital – Lucknow
Chief Minister – Yogi Adityanath
Governor – Anandiben Patel
Q.8. Retirement fund body Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has recorded the highest net member addition of 18.75 lakh in July 2023. In which year EPFO was founded?
सेवानिवृत्तिनिधिनिकायकर्मचारीभविष्यनिधिसंगठन (ईपीएफओ) नेजुलाई 2023 में 18.75 लाखकीउच्चतमशुद्धसदस्यवृद्धिदर्जकीहै।ईपीएफओकीस्थापनाकिसवर्षमेंहुईथी?
(a) 1949
(b) 1950
(c) 1952
(d) 1957
(e) 1975
Answer & Explanation
Ans.8.(c)
Exp. EPFO records highest net member addition of 18.75 lakh in July
Retirement fund body Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has recorded the highest net member addition of 18.75 lakh in July 2023.
The labour ministry in a statement said that the addition of 18.75 lakh during the month is the highest since the first publishing of EPFO payroll data from April 2018 covering the period of September 2017 onwards.
A growing trend has continued for the last three months with an increase of around 85,932 net members over the previous month of June 2023. Around 10.27 lakh new members have enrolled during July 2023 which is the highest since July 2022.
The majority of new members joining EPFO are in the age group of 18-25 years constituting roughly 58.45 percent of total new members additions during the month.
About Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO)
Founded – 1952
Headquarters – New Delhi
EPFO is the statutory body under the ownership of Ministry of Labour and Employment
Q.9. Which of the following will launch a new credit rating agency next year in response to its concerns about what it views as unfair ratings given to countries?
Exp. African Union to launch own credit ratings agency
The African Union plans to launch a new African credit rating agency next year in response to its concerns about what it views as unfair ratings given to African countries.
The agency will generate its own evaluation of lending risks associated with African countries.
It will operate within the continent, self-funding its operations, and aims to provide additional context for investors when making decisions about purchasing African bonds or extending private loans to countries.
The African Union and its member nations’ leaders assert that the “big three” ratings agencies – Moody’s, Fitch, and S&P Global Ratings – do not fairly assess the lending risks associated with African countries. They also allege that these agencies are quicker to downgrade African countries, especially during crises such as the global health crisis.
A study by the UN earlier had shown that subjective biases in credit ratings had cost African countries a combined US$74.5 billion. This was through funding opportunities lost and excess interest paid on public debt.
Q.10. Who has recently climbed world’s eighth-highest mountain peak?
Exp. Indian banker first to scale world’s 8th highest peak this season
A 32-year-old Indian banker has successfully scaled Mt Manaslu in Nepal, achieving the feat of being the first Indian climber to summit the world’s eighth-highest mountain peak in this season.
Sunil Kumar, who hails from Haryana, reached the peak of Mt Manaslu which stands at 8,163 metres above sea level along with another Nepalese climber and two mountain guides.
Kumar climbed the mountain situated on the northern side of central Nepal in Gorkha district.
Q.11. Who has inaugurated a two-day International Lawyers Conference in New Delhi?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a two-day International Lawyers Conference in New Delhi.
The theme of the Conference is Emerging Challenges in the Justice Delivery System.
This Conference is being organized for the first time by the Bar Council of India.
The objective of the Conference is to act as a platform for meaningful dialogue and discussion on various legal topics of national and international importance.
It also aims to promote the exchange of ideas and experiences and strengthen international cooperation and understanding of legal issues.
PM Modi in News
PM inaugurated ‘International Lawyers’ Conference 2023’ in New Delhi
PM Modi laid foundation stone for Lord Shiva-themed Stadium in Varanasi, UP
PM Modi laid foundation of Sant Ravidas temple in Madhya Pradesh
Exp. Singapore – India annual Naval Maritime Bilateral Exercise started
The 30th edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) has commenced, marking another milestone in the strong and enduring partnership between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) in South China Sea.
This annual naval exercise, which began in 1994, stands as a testament to the deep-rooted maritime cooperation between the two nations.
Indian Naval Ships Ranvijay and Kavaratti, alongside the submarine INS Sindhukesari, have arrived in Singapore to participate in SIMBEX-2023. The exercise also sees the inclusion of the Long-Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft P8I.
The SIMBEX enhances interoperability and mutual understanding between two navies. The Exercise is conducted in two phases.
The Harbour Phase includes wide range of professional interactions, cross-deck visits, Subject Matter Expert Exchanges and sports fixtures. The Sea phase of SIMBEX includes exercises of air- defence, gunnery firing, anti-submarine and other maritime operations.
Recent Exercise
21st edition of Varuna 2023 between Indian Navy and French Navy – Arabian Sea
5th edition of AUSINDEX-23 between Indian Navy and the Royal Australian Navy – Sydney, Australia,
Exercise Bright Star-23 among US, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Qatar & India– Cairo Air Base, Egypt
Passage Exercise (PASSEX) 2023 between Indian Navy & Royal Saudi Navy – Red Sea, Saudi Arbia (INS Chennai participated)
27th edition of Malabar Multilateral Exercise – Sydney, Australia
First FALCON Shield-2023 Exercise between China & UAE – Xinjiang, China
Q.13. International Cricket Council has released the official Anthem for the Men’s Cricket World Cup beginning on the 5 October. The music for the anthem has been prepared by __________.
Exp. ICC releases official Anthem ‘Dil Jashn Bole’ for Men’s Cricket World Cup
International Cricket Council has released the official Anthem for the Men’s Cricket World Cup beginning on the 5 October.
The theme of the anthem is Dil Jashn Bole and it features Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh and other popular social media influencers.
The music for the anthem has been prepared by Pritam, and the singers are Pritam, Nakash Aziz, Sreerama Chandra, Amit Mishra, Jonita Gandhi, AKASA, and Charan.
The video showcases Ranveer Singh dancing in a train compartment on the song Dil Jashan Jashan Bole, and then travelers join him to dance.
The Cricket World Cup is being held in India after 12 years. It will be played across 10 cities. The opening match on 5th October will be played between England and New Zealand at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.
India will play its first match against Australia in Chennai.
Q.14. Who has won a bronze medal in the women’s 53 kg category at the World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia?
Exp. Antim Panghal wins bronze medal at World Championships
Young Indian wrestler Antim Panghal won a bronze medal in the women’s 53 kg category at the World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia.
Panghal’s victory also secured a quota for India in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
In the bronze medal match, Panghal defeated two-time European champion Emma Jonna Denise Malmgren by a score of 16-6, India’s first medal in the ongoing edition of the World Championships.
Antim became the first Indian wrestler male or female to qualify for the 2024 Paris Games.
She is only the sixth Indian woman to win a bronze medal at the World Championship.
Q.15. International Day of Sign Languages is observed every year on which day?
Exp. 23 September – International Day of Sign Languages
International Day of Sign Languages is observed every year on 23 September.
Objective – To raise awareness of the importance of sign languages in the lives of deaf communities and the need to protect them as an essential part of human diversity
Theme 2023 – A World Where Deaf People Everywhere Can Sign Anywhere
The date of September 23 was chosen to honour the day in 1951.
