Current Affairs Today 15th April 2024 Daily GK Update

Daily Current Affairs 15th April 2024 Daily GK Update

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National News

Swiggy launches ‘Swiggy Pawlice’ initiative for finding missing pets

  • Swiggy has launched a new initiative ‘Swiggy Pawlice’ for finding missing pet.
  • This feature empowers pet parents to report a missing pet directly on the Swiggy app, harnessing the network of Swiggy’s delivery partners as compassionate allies in the search efforts.
  • Pet parents can report their missing pets directly through the Swiggy app, providing all necessary details and pictures.
  • Swiggy’s vast network of over 3.5 lakh delivery partners plays a crucial role in this initiative. If a delivery partner spots a missing pet, they simply need to inform a dedicated team at Swiggy, providing details and location.

Election Commission introduces Home Voting for elderly and Persons with Disabilities

  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced home voting for the first time in a Lok Sabha Election.
  • This initiative aims to make voting easier for elderly citizens and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
  • Now, voters above 85 years of age and PwDs with 40% benchmark disability can choose to vote from home.
  • Over 81 lakh voters are aged 85 or above, and there are more than 90 lakh registered PwD voters across the country.
  • The process to avail this facility is simple. Eligible voters must complete Form 12D within five days of the election notification and submit it to the returning officer. PwD voters need to include a baseline disability certificate with their applications.
  • A dedicated team, including polling officials and security personnel, visits the voter’s residence to collect their votes. Voters are informed in advance about the visit, ensuring a smooth voting experience. The entire process is recorded for transparency.
  • This initiative showcases the ECI’s commitment to using technology to improve the electoral process. With digital notifications and videography, voting becomes more transparent and accessible.

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 – Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Gyanesh Kumar
  • Tenure – 6/65yrs

Coal production target set at 170 million tonnes for 2024-25

  • The government has set the target of producing 170 million tonnes of coal from captive and commercial coal blocks in the country during the 2024-25 financial year.
  • In FY24, captive and commercial coal blocks produced 147.12 million tonnes (MT) of dry fuel, 26 per cent higher from 116 MT produced in FY23.
  • Out of the total output of 147.2 MT in FY24, power sector captive mines produced around 121.3 MT, captive mines of the non-power sector produced 8.4 MT while commercial mines generated 17.5 MT of fuel.
  • The country’s coal import rose to 244.27 MT in the April-February period of FY24 from 227.93 MT in the year-ago period, according to data compiled by B2B e-commerce company junction.

International News

Iran launches operation ‘True Promise’ against Israel

  • Iran has launched hundreds of drones and missiles against Israel.
  • Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have stated that Operation ‘True Promise’ is a response to Israeli actions and is part of their strategy to punish Israel for its perceived crimes.
  • The attack was in response to the April 1 Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus that killed seven IRGC members, including two generals in charge of leading operations in Syria and Lebanon, along with six other people.
  • It was mainly aimed at strengthening Iran’s deterrence, which critics said had been compromised after increasingly confrontational policies and military strikes by the United States and its allies across the region, especially following the January 2020 assassination of top general Qassem Soleimani in Iraq.
  • Iranian officials also appeared to have exercised a degree of “strategic patience” after the late December assassination of another top IRGC commander in Syria, Razi Mousavi, in an Israeli air raid amid the fallout of the war on Gaza.

Other Operations in News

  • Operation Ajay – To evacuate Indians from Israel
  • Operation Kaveri – To evacuate Indians from Sudan
  • Operation Karuna – To help Myanmar affected by cyclone Mocha
  • Operation Dost – Help to earthquake affected Turkey
  • Operation Ganga – To bring back Indians from Ukraine

World Cybercrime Index: India at 10th; topped by Russia

  • India ranked number 10 in cybercrime, with frauds involving people to make advance fee payment being the most common type, according to new research that surveyed cybercrime experts around the world.
  • An international team of researchers has compiled the ‘World Cybercrime Index’ that ranks roughly 100 countries and identifies key hotspots according to various categories of cybercrime, including ransomware, credit card theft and scams.
  • Russia topped the list, and was followed by Ukraine, China, the US, Nigeria and Romania.
  • North Korea was at the 7th position, while the UK and Brazil were at the 8th and 9th positions, respectively, according to the research published in the journal PLoS ONE.
  • Through the survey, the researchers asked the experts to consider major types of crime in the virtual world and nominate countries that they thought contributed significantly to each of them.
  • The major categories that the researchers identified were – technical products and services such as malware and compromising systems; attacks and extortion including ransomware; data and identity theft including hacking, compromising accounts and credit cards; scams such as advance fee fraud; and cashing out or money laundering involving illegitimate virtual currency.
  • Invites to respond to the survey were sent out from March to October 2021. The team received 92 complete survey responses.

Recent index

  • Henley Passport Index 2024 – India at 85th; topped by Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain, France
  • Corruption perception index 2023 – India ranked 93rd; topped by Denmark
  • Mercer’s Quality of Living City Index 2023 – Rank 1. Vienna (Austria), Rank 2. Zurich (Switzerland), Rank 3. Vancouver (Canada), Hyderabad (153rd), Pune (154th), Chennai (161st), Mumbai (164th), Kolkata (170th), New Delhi (172nd), Khartoum (Sudan) at the bottom-most position (241st spot).
  • Climate Change Performance Index 2023 – India ranked 7th
  • World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2023 – India ranked 49th; topped by US

Banking and Financial

RBI rejects two applications for small finance bank

  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has rejected two more applications for setting up small finance banks: Dvara Kshetriya Gramin Financial Services Private Limited and Tally Solutions Private Limited.
  • So far, the regulator has received 13 applications to set up banks under the guidelines for ‘on tap’ licensing of Universal Banks and Small Finance Banks.
  • In January 2024, Fino Payments Bank applied to the RBI for a small finance bank licence. Bhubaneswar-based micro-lending Annapurna Finance Private Limited applied for a universal bank licence in January last year. Both applications are still under consideration.

Karnataka Bank collaborates with FISDOM to provide 3-in-1 accounts via Mobil app

  • The private lender Karnataka Bank has partnered with FISDOM to offer 3-in-1 accounts (savings, demat, and trading) through its mobile banking app, KBL Mobile Plus.
  • This strategic partnership will strengthen the present value proposition by allowing users to invest in equities and mutual funds.
  • The 3-in-1 facility enables customers to streamline their investment journey by consolidating their demat and trading accounts. This integration eliminates the need for multiple platforms, simplifying account management and enhancing overall user experience.

Recent MoUs Signed in Banking Sector

  • PhonePe partners with eSewa and Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN) Pokhara to promote UPI in Nepal
  • ICICI Lombard ties up with Policybazaar to offer insurance products
  • SINE, IIT Bombay Collaborates with Canara Bank for Financing of Startups
  • J&K Bank partnered with Paymart India to launch virtual ATM Facility
  • SIDBI partners fintech platform KarmaLife for micro loans to gig workers

Appointment

Suryoday SFB appoints Deepak Kumar Sharma as Additional Director

  • The Board of Directors of Suryoday Small Finance Bank have appointed Deepak Kumar Sharma as an Additional Director (under the independent category) on the Board of the Bank.
  • This appointment, which is on the basis of the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and subject to the approval of Shareholders of the Bank, is for a period of five consecutive years per the Bank’s regulatory filing.
  • The Bank said Sharma has nearly three decades of proven track record in building successful ventures within banking, telecom, and service sectors. He has spent 20+ years in Banking in different leadership positions.
  • Sharma’s last assignment in the Banking sector was with Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB), where he worked for over 15 years (till October 2023).

Recent Appointment in Banking & Insurance Sector

  • Independent director of RBL Bank -Murali Ramakrishnan
  • Chief Distribution Officer of Future Generali India Insurance Company – Ramit Goyal (replace Raghavendra Rao)
  • CFO of Punjab & Sind Bank – Arnab Goswamy (replace Mahima Agarwal)
  • Chief Risk Officer of Bank of Maharashtra – Subhasish Roy
  • MD & CEO of Axis Capital – Atul Mehra

Justice Aniruddha Bose appointed as head of National Judicial Academy

  • Supreme Court Justice Aniruddha Bose has been appointed as the new director of the National Judicial Academy (NJC) Bhopal.
  • Supreme Court Chief Justice DY Chandrachud announced the decision to appoint him during a ceremonial bench held in honour of the retired judge.

About National Judicial Academy (NJA)

  • The National Judicial Academy (NJA) in Bhopal was established in 1993 as an independent society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
  • NJA is a fully funded by the Government of India.
  • The NJA works under the instructions of the Supreme Court of India.
  • The mandate of the NJA is to conduct training to assist judges in their adjudicative role and in the performance of court administration work.
  • A Governing Council (GC) and General Body (GB) are established to control the functioning of the NJA.
  • The Chief Justice of India is the Chairman of both the GC and GB of the NJA.

Recent Appointment

  • As a Member of University Grants Commission (UGC) –Sachidananda Mohanty
  • As member of 16th Finance Commission – Manoj Panda
  • National women’s hockey coach – Harendra Singh (replace Janneke Schopman)
  • Head of committee to protect Delhi’s forests – Justice Najmi Waziri
  • CEO of Wipro – Srinivas Pallia (replace Thierry Delaporte

Awards

Avantika Vandanapu named South Asian Person of the Year by Harvard

  • Indian-American actress Avantika Vandanapu, who is best known for playing Karen Shetty in the musical comedy Mean Girls (2024), has been honoured with the “South Asian Person of the Year” award and title by Harvard University.
  • The 19-year-old actress was recognised for her outstanding achievements and contributions to the arts and society.
  • As one of the key leads in the new adaptation of Mean Girls, Avantika proved her acting prowess. She also recently made her OTT debut with the Indian series Big Girls Don’t Cry.
  • In 2014, Avantika won second place in Dance India Dance L’il Masters (North America Edition). The subsequent year she entered the Telugu film industry. She officially debuted as a child artist in Brahmotsavam, starring Mahesh Babu, Kajal Aggarwal, Samantha and Pranitha Subhash.
  • In 2021, Avantika played the lead role of Rhea Kumar in Disney’s Spin, which also featured Meera Syal, Abhay Deol and Aryan Simhadri.

Recent Awards

  • American President’s Volunteer Award 2024 – Lokesh Muni
  • John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award 2024 -Dr Gagandeep Kang
  • John L “Jack” Swigert, Jr Award 2024 – ISRO (for Chandrayaan -3)
  • Best Scientific Poster Award’ 2024 – Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital
  • “Medal of Honour” at Consular Day 2024 – Neeraj A Sharma

Science

Russia successfully launches Angara A5 rocket

  • Russia has successfully launched the Angara-A5 rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome.
  • The Angara family of rockets, developed to replace the Soviet-designed Proton rockets, is central to Russia’s strategy to secure its independence in accessing outer space and to reduce reliance on the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
  • According to mission control that launched the rocket, it reached an altitude of more than 25,000 kilometers (15,500 mi) per hour within minutes as it blasted off into space.
  • The Angara rocket is a 54.5 meter (178.81 ft) three-stage rocket. Its weight is about 773 tons, about 24.5 tons of which can be carried into space.

Books

Vice President releases the book “The Law and Spirituality”

  • Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar has released the book titled “The Law and Spirituality: Reconnecting the Bond”.
  • The book was written by Prof. Raman Mittal and Dr. Seema Singh.
  • Attorney General R. Venkataramani and Vice Chancellor of Delhi University Prof. Yogesh Singh have also launched this book.

Recent Books

  • I Can Coach – Siddharth Rajsekar
  • The Idea of Democracy – Sam Pitroda
  • From A Car Shed To The Corner Room & Beyond – S Raman
  • The Man Who Lot India – sMeghna Pant
  • Conspiracy to oust me from the Presidency – Gotabaya Rajapaksa
  • The Gems of Indian Art – Harish Khullar

Important day

13 April – International Turban Day

  • International Turban Day is celebrated every year on 13 April.
  • 13 April is dedicated to honoring Sikh heritage and values. The day acknowledges the importance of the turban in Sikh culture and promotes religious harmony and inter-cultural understanding.
  • On this day on 13 April 1699, the tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh established the Khalsa Panth at Anandpur Sahib which made it a meaningful date for Sikhs around the world.
  • International Turban Day has been celebrated on 13 April since 2004 in Sikh culture to bring awareness about the need to wear a turban as an essential part of their religion.
  • 2024 Turban Day marks the 555th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev and the festival of Baisakhi.
  • A turban, also referred to as a “dastar” or “pag,” is a traditional headwear worn in various cultures, especially in South Asia and the Middle East. It is considered a gift from Guru Gobind Singh.

14 April – World Quantum Day

  • India celebrates World Quantum Day 2024 on 14 April with aspirations to become a global leader in various fields of Quantum Science and Technology.
  • Quantum Mechanics, the study of atoms and sub-atomic particles, has now advanced to such an extent that it has now moved to the engineering domain and is leading to novel and varied applications.
  • Researchers worldwide have utilized its principles to develop technologies such as LEDs, lasers, and ultra-precise atomic clocks used in the Global Positioning System.
  • To advance the awareness and appreciation of quantum science and technology among the public worldwide, an international initiative was taken in 2022, commemorated annually as the World Quantum Day on April 14th.

14 April – Ambedkar Jayanti

  • Ambedkar Jayanti, also known as Bhim Jayanti, is celebrated on April 14 every year to honor the memory of “Father of Indian Constitution” Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar on his birth anniversary.
  • This year, Ambedkar Jayanti 2024 marks 134th birthday of Baba Shaeb.
  • Ambedkar was not only the principal architect of the Indian Constitution, but the first Law Minister of Independent India, a jurist, economist, and a social reformer.
  • He dedicated his life to eradicate discrimination against the untouchables and fight for the rights of women and labour. Hence, his birth anniversary is also known as ‘Equality Day’
  • B.R. Ambedkar was born on April 14, 1891, near Indore, which is now in Madhya Pradesh. The first public celebration of Ambedkar’s birthday was organized on April 14, 1928, in Pune by activist Janardan Sadashiv Ranapisay.
  • On March 31, 2011, the Government of India declared April 14 a public holiday in the honor of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birthday.
  • In 1990, Dr. Ambedkar was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, which is India’s highest civilian honour. His birthday is celebrated every year as Ambedkar Jayanti, honoring his legacy and contributions to Indian society.

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