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Daily Current Affairs 13th and 14th May 2023 Daily GK Update
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National News
Kerala becomes first state to have Drone Surveillance in all police districts
- Kerala has become the first state in the country to have a drone surveillance system in all police districts in the state.
- Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan distributed the drones to all police districts and the drone pilot licences to the specially trained drone pilots.
- He also launched indigenously developed anti-drone software on the occasion.
- Kerala has been at the forefront of modernization of the police force and that since the use of drones has increased in society, the development of an anti-drone system is also important.
About Kerala
- Capital – Thiruvananthapuram
- Chief Minister – Pinarayi Vijayan
- Governor – Arif Mohammad Khan
Indian govt to launch faster immigration clearance scheme for ‘trusted travellers’
- With an aim to reduce congestion at airport check points, Indian government will soon launch a ‘Trusted Traveller Programme’ for faster immigration clearance of pre-verified travellers.
- The new scheme will be launched for travellers with Indian passports across international airports in India.
- The program will be started on a pilot basis at Delhi and Mumbai airports this year.
- Later it will be expanded to 15 more international airports by 2027 and all airports by 2032.
- For the implementation of the programme at Delhi airport, three electronic gates, two for arrival and one for departure, have already been established at the airport.
- The inititative will help Indian passport holders to use e-gates and help them avoid que for immigration clearance.
Mumbai to host first mining start-up Summit
- The first mining start-up summit will be held on 29th May in Mumbai to encourage the participation of start-ups in the mineral and mining sector.
- Start-ups in the fields of exploration, virtual reality, automation, drone technology, and consultancy will participate in it.
- The summit will mainly focus on innovation and techniques that will support and improve performance, safety, and help in building autonomy in the field of mining and metallurgy.
- It will also be focusing on interaction with leading industries in the mineral exploration sector, financial institutions, and banks.
- The students and young professionals working in the fields of exploration, virtual reality, automation, drone technology, and consultancy will also be benefited from the event.
Cisco to begin manufacturing in Tamil Nadu
- The technology firm Cisco has announced its plans to commence manufacturing operations in India, aiming to establish a more diverse and resilient global supply chain and support India’s vision of becoming a global manufacturing hub.
- The company’s CEO, Chuck Robbins, stated that the manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu would generate 1,200 job opportunities.
- Cisco has set a target of $1 billion in combined domestic production and exports in the upcoming years.
- Cisco plans to establish core manufacturing capabilities in India, including testing, development, logistics, and expanding in-house repair operations.
- This investment would facilitate the introduction of cutting-edge technologies to more people and businesses, thus accelerating India’s transformation into a leading digital economy.
About Tamil Nadu
- Capital – Chennai
- Chief Minister – M K Stalin
- Governor – R N Ravi
ICMR signs MoU with AYUSH Ministry for health research in Integrated Medicine
- Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has signed an MoU with AYUSH Ministry for collaborative and cooperative momentum on health research in the field of Integrated Medicine.
- This move will help Ayush departments in All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) evolve into departments of Integrated Medicine across the entire AIIMS infrastructure in India.
- The MoU will focus on identified areas of national importance in healthcare, promoting high-impact research to generate evidence utilizing modern scientific methods.
- The cooperation will also strengthen research capacity through the training of Ayush researchers.
Recent MoU
- IBM partners with NASA to convert satellite data into high-resolution maps
- BEL signs MoU with Emjay Control Systems to develop electro-mechanical bollards
- NTPC and NPCIL sign agreement for joint development of nuclear power plant
- Vedanta partners with 20 Korean firms to establish electronics manufacturing hub
- Drugmaker Cipla has signed a perpetual license agreement with Switzerland-based Novartis Pharma AG to manufacture and market Galvus and Galvus combination brands which are used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Varanasi’s LBSI airport gets India’s first reading lounge
- The Lal Bahadur Shastri International (LBSI) Airport, Varanasi (UP) has now become the first in India to have a free dedicated reading lounge, set up by the National Book Trust of India.
- Travellers going to and from the Varanasi Airport will now be able to read books for free.
- They can get books on Kashi at the lounge’s library which also boasts of a collection of literature and books in many international languages. Apart from these, the lounge has books of youth authors published under the Prime Minister Yuva Yojana.
- The lounge has been established with the assistance of National Book Trust (NBT), an Indian publishing house and autonomous body under the ministry of education of the Union government.
- The NBT will operate this lounge, created near the entrance point of the airport’s main lobby.
About Uttar Pradesh
- Capital – Lucknow
- Chief Minister – Yogi Adityanath
- Governor – Anandiben Patel
Congress wins clear majority in Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023
- Indian National Congress has won a clear majority in Karnataka Assembly Elections.
- According to the Election Commission of India, Congress has won 135 seats out of a total 224 Assembly seats.
- A party requires to won 113 seats for forming the government as it is the majority mark.
- The ruling BJP bagged 65 seats. JD(S) has come third winning 19 seats while others have won 4 seats.
- Outgoing Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai wins Shiggaon seat beating Congress candidate Pathan Yasir Ahmed Khan by nearly 36 thousand votes.
- Former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar, who joined Congress before the elections, was defeated from Hubbali – Dharwad Central seat by BJP candidate by a margin of over 34,000 votes.
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About Karnataka
- Formed- 1 November 1956
- Capital- Bangalore
- Governor- Thawar Chand Gehlot
- Total assembly seats- 224
- Rajya Sabha allotted Seats- 12
- Lok Sabha allotted Seats- 28
International News
Deepika Padukone appears on cover of TIME magazine
- Bollywood star Deepika Padukone has been featured on the latest cover of TIME magazine.
- The iconic American magazine described Padukone as a ‘global star’ bringing ‘the world to Bollywood’.
- It had previously named Padukone among its list of 100 most influential people in the world in 2018.
- Deepika is called ‘the most popular actress in the world’s most populous country’. On the cover, she is seen wearing a beige oversized suit and no shoes.
Appointment and Resignation
Karthik Balagopalan appoints as new MD of Puma India
- Sportswear retailer Puma has appointed Karthik Balagopalan as the new Managing Director of PUMA India.
- He will succeed Abhishek Ganguly, who worked for PUMA’s Indian business for 17 years and has been the Managing Director of PUMA India since 2014.
- Balagopalan earlier served as Global Director Retail and e-commerce at the company.
- Balagopalan has been with the company since 2006. Prior to leading PUMA’s global DTC business, he held management positions in retail operations and business development at Puma India.
- India has been one of the fastest-growing markets for the brand.
Recent Appointment
- Chairman of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port – Rathendra Raman
- Chairman and MD of Larsen & Toubro – SN Subrahmanyan (effect from 1 Oct 23)
- MD of Accenture India – Ajay Vij
- Administrator of the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) – P Krishna Bhat
- President of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) – Mark Nicholas
Rajiv Dhar appoints as interim CEO & MD of NIIF
- Rajiv Dhar has been appointed as interim Managing Director and CEO of the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF).
- He succeeds Sujoy Bose who is leaving after holding the position since 2016.
- Dhar is currently executive director and chief operating officer at NIIF, a collaborative investment platform anchored by the government for international and Indian investors.
- Dhar, with more than 30 years of experience, has been a critical member of the NIIFL leadership team since 2017.
- During this period, he oversaw some key achievements of the company. He served on the investment committee for all funds managed by NIIFL.
Recent Appointment
- Chairman and Managing Director of Coal India (CIL) – Polavarapu Mallikharjuna Prasad
- CEO of Qantas Airline – Vanessa Hudson
- Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission – Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty
- CEO of Vodafone – Margherita Della Valle
- Chief Operating Officer of SpiceJet – Arun Kashyap
Ayushmann Khurrana Joins Indian Team as Ambassador for Special Olympics Journey to Berlin
- Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana has been chosen to inspire and support the Indian contingent participating in the upcoming Special Olympics for individuals with intellectual disabilities, set to take place in Berlin from June 16 to June 25.
- The Special Olympics Journey to Berlin is a prestigious event that brings together athletes from around the world to showcase their talents and compete in various sports.
- By joining as the ambassador, Khurrana aims to amplify the voices of these athletes and create greater awareness about their remarkable achievements.
Awards
Jayant Narlikar awarded Lifetime Achievement Award by ASI
- Veteran astronomer Jayant Naralikar has been conferred the first Govind Swarup Lifetime Achievement Award instituted by the Astronomical Society of India (ASI).
- Naralikar, a past president of ASI, was the founding director of the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) and amongst the first to initiate cosmology research in the country.
- The award is named in honour of Prof. Govind Swarup (1929-2020), widely regarded to be the founder of radio astronomy in the country.
Recent Awards
- Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar Award – Yogi Adityanath
- UNESCO World Press Freedom Prize 2023 – Niloufar Hamedi, Elaheh Mohammadi, & Narges Mohammadi
- BAFTA fellowship -UK-based Indian-origin Meera Syal
- Leipzig Book Prize 2023 -Russian poet Maria Stepanova
- TAL Presents Lifetime Achievement Award – Dr. u Ram Pillarisetti
Sports
Yashasvi Jaiswal scores fastest IPL 50
- Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal etched his name in history by becoming the fastest fifty in the Indian Premier League 2023 against Kolkata Knight Riders.
- Jaiswal created history by scoring 50 off just 13 balls, surpassing KL Rahul’s 14-ball fifty in 2018.
- He also went past KKR’s Pat Cummins, who scored a 14-ball fifty in 2022.
- Yashasvi hit three sixes and seven fours in the first 50 runs.
Asian Kabaddi Championship to be held in South Korea
- The Asian Kabaddi Championship 2023 is scheduled to be held in Busan, South Korea from June 27 to 30.
- The continental kabaddi event will be played after a hiatus of six years. The last edition was held in Gorgan, Iran in 2017.
- India is the defending champions having beaten Pakistan 36-22 in the final in 2017.
- In the women’s category, too, India are the defending champions. They defeated South Korea 42-20 in the final in 2017.
- The Indian women’s kabaddi team is also the most successful side in the competition having won four gold medals while South Korea has claimed one title in the five editions so far.
About South Korea
- Capital – Seoul
- Currency – South Korean Won
- Prime Minister – Han Duck-soo
- President – Yoon Seok-youl
Important day
13 May 2023 – World Migratory Bird Day
- World Migratory Bird Day is observed every year second Saturday of May. This year celebrating on 13 May.
- Objective -To raise awareness about the importance of migratory birds and the need to conserve them.
- This bi-annual global event aims to raise awareness about the importance of migratory birds and their conservation.
- The event is celebrated around the world and typically takes place on the second Saturday in May and in October each year.
- The Secretariat of the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) and the Secretariat of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) started it in 2006.
Obituary
Former AIFF vice-president AR Khaleel passed away
- The former All India Football Federation (AIFF) Vice-President, AR Khaleel passed away at the age of 91.
- He also served as the president of the Karnataka State Football Association (KSFA) for 28 years till 2018.
- He was a footballer, who ran Jawahar Union FC, one of Bengaluru’s traditional clubs.
- He also donned managerial roles for the Indian National Teams in various age groups.
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