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Q.1. Which edition of the India Internet Governance Forum IIGF’23 has been conducted under the overarching theme ‘Moving Forward–Calibrating Bharat’s Digital Agenda’ in New Delhi?
Exp. India Internet Governance Forum IIGF’23 held in New Delhi
The third edition of the IIGF has been conducted under the overarching theme ‘Moving Forward–Calibrating Bharat’s Digital Agenda’ Calibrating Bharat’s Digital Agenda’ in New Delhi.
The first two editions of the IIGF were convened in 2021 and 2022.
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a multi-stakeholder platform bringing together representatives from various groups, considering all to be at par to discuss public policy issues related to the Internet.
About IIGF
The India Internet Governance Forum is an initiative associated with the UN Internet Governance Forum (UN IGF).
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a multi-stakeholder platform bringing representatives together from various groups, all at par to discuss public policy issues related to the Internet.
The Indian chapter of the United Nations IGF, called India IGF or IIGF, was created in 2021, and is supported by a 14-member multi-stakeholder Committee(s) representing Government, Civil Society, Industries, Technical community, Think Tanks, Industry Associations, etc.
Q.2. Union Minister R.K. Singh has inaugurated the National Conference on “Energy Transition in India – Road Travelled and Opportunities Ahead” in which city?
Exp. RK Singh inaugurates National Conference on “Energy Transition in India”
Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy R.K. Singh has inaugurated a two-day National Conference on “Energy Transition in India – Road Travelled and Opportunities Ahead” in Gandhinagar.
Organized as a part of the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024, the event is being attended by more than 250 Indian and foreign representatives of power and renewable energy sector.
The two-day conference was focused on scaling up renewable energy, generation and consumption by considering challenges related to grid integration, financing tools and developing supporting infrastructure.
The main objective of this conference is to move forward with an ambitious vision of promoting clean energy and facilitating the energy transition.
India is committed to reducing the emission intensity of its GDP by 45 percent by 2030 compare to 2005 level. 80 percent of the carbon emission burden lies with developed countries, which account only one-third of the world’s population.
Q.3. In December 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the statue of _____________ at Rajkot Fort in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district.
दिसंबर 2023 में, प्रधानमंत्रीनरेंद्रमोदीनेमहाराष्ट्रकेसिंधुदुर्गजिलेकेराजकोटकिलेमें _____________ कीप्रतिमाकाअनावरणकिया।
(a) Subhas Chandra Bose / सुभाष चंद्र बोस
(b) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj / छत्रपति शिवाजी महाराज
Exp. PM Modi unveiled the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district.
Mr. Modi paid homage to the rich maritime heritage of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj who constructed several coastal and sea forts, including the Sindhudurg Fort.
The Maratha empire founder’s seal inspired the new naval ensign that was adopted last year when PM Modi commissioned the first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant.
Q.4. What is the rank of India in the World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2023?
Exp. World Digital Competitiveness Ranking: India ranked 49th; topped by US
The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) unveiled its 2023 World Digital Competitiveness Ranking (WDCR) revealing India’s position at 49th among 64 economies.
According to IMD’s study, India has made significant in terms of cybersecurity knowledge but lacks on fronts like technology and future readiness.
This ranking shed light on crucial elements contributing to a nation’s digital prowess, a quality gaining paramount importance as technology continues to reshape societies globally.
According to IMD, the United States has reclaimed the top spot in this year’s ranking, solidifying its position as a “digital nation” that actively integrates digital technologies, including AI, across governmental, corporate, and individual domains.
The Netherlands secured the second position, advancing four places, while Singapore, leading in the technology factor, secured the third spot.
Denmark, the previous overall leader, slipped to fourth place due to declines in future readiness and technology factors. Switzerland, excelling in the knowledge factor, maintained its top position, completing the top five.
In the Asia-Pacific region, India has descended to the 12th position among 14 countries, a drop from its consistent 11th place in the previous four years. On a global scale, among the 27 nations with populations exceeding 20 million, India now ranks 18th, a decline of two positions from the previous year.
Recent index
Global Unicorn Rankings – Rank 1. USA, Rank 2. China, Rank 3. India
Inclusiveness index by US varsity – India ranked 117th; topped by – New Zealand
Global Pension Index 2023 – India ranked 45; Topped by Netherland
Global Hunger Index 2023 – India ranked 111th
Global Innovation Index 2023 -India at 40th; topped by Switzerland
Q.5. Which word has been chosen by the Oxford University Press as its word of the year for 2023?
Exp. The word “Rizz” chosen as the Oxford Word of the Year 2023
Often associated with celebrities and other famous figures, “rizz” has been chosen by the Oxford University Press as its word of the year.
It’s a term Gen Z has mainly embraced, and it beat out words such as “prompt,” “situationship” and “Swiftie” that were considered by Oxford University Press, which publishes the Oxford English Dictionary.
While Merriam-Webster’s word of the year was “authentic,” rizz was also under consideration. Collins Dictionary selected “artificial intelligence” as their word of the year in November
Last year, the slang term “Goblin mode” took the prize as Oxford’s 2022 word of the year. Oxford described it as a type of behavior when someone is “unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or expectations.
What does Rizz mean?
Under Oxford’s definition, it’s a noun that means style, charm, attractiveness or the ability to attract a romantic or sexual partner. Oxford said rizz was a shortened form of the word charisma
The word ‘rizz’ can also be used as a verb, often in the phrase ‘rizz up’, which means ‘to attract, seduce, or chat up (a person). [/su_spoiler]
Q.6. In December 2023, which insurance company has launched a special scheme, named Jeevan Utsav?
(b) Life Insurance Corporation of India / भारतीय जीवन बीमा निगम
(c) SBI Life Insurance / एसबीआई लाइफ इंश्योरेंस
(d) Max Life Insurance / मैक्स लाइफ इंश्योरेंस
(e) Edelweiss Insurance / एडलवाइस इंश्योरेंस
Answer & Explanation
Ans.6.(b)
Exp. LIC introduces new whole life insurance policy Jeevan Utsav
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has launched a special scheme, named Jeevan Utsav.
LIC’s Jeevan Utsav is a non-linked, non-participating, individual, savings, whole life insurance plan based on the selected Premium Paying Term (Regular Income to Flexi Income), 10% of the Sum Assured is paid back annually after the specified years.
The fact that this plan offers life insurance coverage for the duration of the policyholder’s life is a plus point.
This plan is available for age starting from 90 days to 65 years. It gives guaranteed lifelong income and lifelong risk cover.
Recent Facilities Launched in Banking & Insurance Sector
SEBI unveiled Investor Risk Reduction Access platform
Federal Bank introduces UPI lite for small-value digital payments
SIDBI launches ‘Sumpoorn’ MSME Economic Activity Index with Jocata
HSBC India launches e-bank guarantee services for MSMEs
AU Small Finance Bank launches ‘Planet First-AU Green Fixed Deposit’
Q.7. Who has been appointed as director general of the Dehradun-based Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE)?
Exp. Kanchan Devi first woman DG of Doon-based ICFRE
Kanchan Devi, an IFS officer from the 1991 batch of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, was appointed as director general of the Dehradun-based Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE).
This marks a historic moment as Kanchan becomes the first woman officer to hold this prestigious position in the premier council under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change.
The ICFRE, headquartered in Dehradun, plays a crucial role in advising the Government of India, state governments, and various stakeholders, including farmers, industries, and academicians, on forestry research and technologies. It addresses emerging challenges in the field of forest conservation.
Recent Appointment
Chairman of India Debt Resolution Co Ltd (IDRCL) – Narayan Seshadri
Interim CEO at OpenAI – Mira Murati (replace Sam Altma)
Indian envoy to the Caribbean Community – Amit S Telang
Advisor to board of the US-India Strategic and Partnership Forum (USISPF) – Ajay Kumar
UK Foreign Secretary – David Cameron
Q.8. Which of the following has bagged the “ISSA Vision Zero 2023” Award at the 23rd World Congress on Safety and Health in Sydney, Australia?
Exp. ESIC bagged “ISSA Vision Zero 2023” Award at the 23rd World Congress
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has bagged the “ISSA Vision Zero 2023” Award at the 23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work in Sydney, Australia
“Vision Zero” is a transformational approach for the prevention of accidents at workplaces integrating the three dimensions of safety, health, and well-being at all levels of work.
ESIC had great success in outreach in the field of safety and health at workplaces by aligning the prevention strategy besides post-accidental mechanism for medical care and cash benefits to the workers and their dependents.
The award also underlines the improvements that have been made in the service delivery of the ESI Corporation as well as increase in its administrative and operational efficiency using IT-enabled initiatives
Recent Awards
Champions of Change Award by the Interactive Forum on Indian Economy – Dr. Somdutta Singh
19th Kalakar Puraskar’ Award – Apolinaris D’Souza
Global Responsible Tourism Award 2023 – Kerala
Businessline’s Changemaker of the Year’ 2023 Award – Reserve Bank of India
Iconic changemaker of the year – Amul
Q.9. Who has become the first Indian woman to bag the Qatar WISE Prize 2023?
Exp. India’s Safeena Husain honoured with Qatar WISE Prize 2023
Safeena Hussain, founder of ‘Educate Girls,’ has become the first Indian woman to bag the WISE Prize worth 5 lakh USD for mobilizing 14 lakh out-of-school girls in Indian villages to get back to mainstream education.
The prize, awarded by the Qatar Foundation at the 11th Edition of the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Summit earlier this week in Doha, is one of the most prestigious awards in education.
Safeena said, Sixteen years back, when ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ was unheard of, I had decided to set up Educate Girls, an NGO to bring out-of-school girls back to mainstream education. Even in the 21st century, there are villages in India where goats are considered assets but girls are considered liability.
The WISE prize was established in 2009 by the Qatar Foundation.
Recent Awards
Sharon Stone Award at Red Sea Film Festival – Ranveer Singh
Dhahan Prize for Punjabi literature – Deepti Babuta (first woman to bag)
JCB Prize for Literature – Perumal Murugan (for Fire Bird novel)
Maharashtra’s Lata Mangeshkar Award 2023 – Suresh Wadkar
First ‘Lifetime Disturbing the Peace Award’ – Salman Rushdie
Q.10. Which of the following has won the National Award for Empowering Individuals with disabilities?
Exp. Amazon won National Award for empowering individual with disabilities
Amazon India received the National Award for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities for fostering an inclusive environment for individuals with disabilities awarded by Gol.
The award underscores their commitment to diversity and inclusion, making significant strides in empowering persons with disabilities.
Amazon India’s focus on inclusivity includes diverse workplace representation.
Q.11. Who has become the fastest Indian to accomplish 4,000 runs in men’s T20 cricket?
Exp. Ruturaj Gaikward becomes the fastest Indian to 4,000 T20 runs
Ruturaj Gaikwad has become the fastest Indian to accomplish 4,000 runs in men’s T20 cricket. He accomplished this remarkable feat in only 116 innings.
He achieved the feat in the fourth T20I against Australia at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur.
The fastest to achieve this landmark is the legendary Chris Gayle, who accomplished it in just 107 innings.
Gaikwad’s name sits among illustrious company, with players like Shaun Marsh (113 innings) and Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam (115 innings) also ahead of him in this regard.
The 26-year-old only needed seven runs to achieve 4,000 runs in the shortest format of the game.
Exp. Amazon acquires ICC cricket rights for Australia till 2027
E-commerce giant Amazon’s streaming service Prime Video has signed a four-year deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to provide exclusive live broadcast rights in Australia for ICC cricket, which will be available on Prime Video Australia.
The partnership will see Prime Video Australia exclusively stream all men’s and women’s events, including the Men’s and Women’s Cricket World Cups, T20 World Cups, Champions Trophy, U19s, and the World Test Championship Final.
The deal includes streaming rights in Australia for 448 live games from 2024 to 2027.
The new partnership, which begins in January 2024, will give cricket fans across Australia exclusive access to all matches in every tournament of elite ICC competition in all cricket formats, at no extra cost to a Prime membership.
Q.14. World Soil Day is observed every year on which day?
विश्वमृदादिवसप्रत्येकवर्षकिसदिनमनायाजाताहै?
(a) 2 December / 2 दिसंबर
(b) 6 December / 8 दिसंबर
(c) 5 December / 5 दिसंबर
(d) 4 December / 4 दिसंबर
(e) 3 December / 3 दिसंबर
Answer & Explanation
Ans.14.(c)
Exp. 5 December – World Soil Day
World Soil Day is observed every year on 5 December.
Objective – To highlight the significance of maintaining healthy soil and advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources.
Theme for 2023 – Soil and water, a source of life
The International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) recommended establishing an international day for celebrating soil in 2002.
In December 2013, the UN General Assembly designated 5 December 2014 as the 1st official World Soil Day.
Q.15. International Volunteer Day is celebrated every year on 5 December. What is the theme of International Volunteer Day 2023?
International Volunteer Day is celebrated every year on 5 December.
Objective – To highlight the contributions of volunteers worldwide and recognize the impact of their selfless actions on communities and societies.
Theme 2023 – The Power of Collective
International Volunteer Day, established by the United Nations in 1985, provides an opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of millions of volunteers who dedicate their time, skills, and resources to make a positive difference.
