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Daily Current Affairs 30th January 2023 Daily GK Update
Daily current affairs are extremely important for competitive exams because they help candidates stay updated on the latest events and developments in the world. This knowledge is essential for answering questions in the general awareness or current affairs section of the exam, which is often included in many competitive exams such as UPSC, SSC, Bank Exams, etc. Additionally, having a good understanding of current affairs can also help candidates in other sections of the exam, such as reasoning, English, and quantitative aptitude. In short, staying updated on current affairs is crucial for performing well in competitive exams and increasing the chances of success.
National News
Khadi Fest-23 inaugurated in Mumbai
- Chairman of Khadi and Village Industries Commission Manoj Kumar has inaugurated the Khadi Fest- 23 at the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) Headquarters in
- Khadi Fest- 23 will run from 27 January to 24 February 2023.
- The fest will showcase apparel made of Khadi, Pashmina, Kalamkari, Phulkari, Tussar silk, etc while Dry-fruits, Tea, Kahwa, Honey, Bamboo Products, Carpets, Aloe Vera Products and others will be up for sale.
- Events and exhibitions like Khadi Fest provide a platform to the Khadi Institutions, Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme – PMEGP and the Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries – SFURTI units to market the products of thousands of artisans directly to customers.
India & Egypt signed an MoU on Cultural Cooperation
- India’s Ministry of Culture signed an MoU with the Government of Egypt to strengthen cultural ties.
- The MoU was signed by the Culture Minister of India, G. Kishan Reddy and the Foreign Minister of Egypt, Sameh Hassan Shoukry.
- This MoU has been signed for a period of five years.
- Under the aegis of the MoU on Cultural Cooperation signed between India and Egypt, both countries will host cultural activities in the fields of music, dance, theatre, literature, libraries, organizing festivals in the respective countries, research and documentation etc.
About Egypt
- Capital- Cairo
- Currency- Egyptian pound
- Continent – Africa, Asia
- President – Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
Recent MoUs
- Indian High Commission signed MoU to establish Hindi Chair at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
- India signed an agreement with Austria for migration and mobility
- India & Cyprus sign agreement on defence and military cooperation
- India and Germany signed Migration and Mobility Agreement
- India & EU signed an agreement for climate, quantum tech
Third Interpol Young Global Police Leaders Program begins
- The third edition of the Interpol Young Global Police Leaders Program being held in New Delhi with the of theme ‘Trust’.
- The event which is being organized by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) began on the 25 January to 2 February 2023.
- As many as 59 participants from 44 countries are taking part in the programme.
- The event brings together young police leaders holding vital assignments in their respective countries and helps them develop an international perspective and understanding.
About International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)
- Founded- 7 September 1923, Vienna, Austria
- Headquarters- Lyon, France
- Member Countries – 195
- President- Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi
Jharkhand launched first survey of migrants
- Around 8.5 lakh migrants returned to their home state, Jharkhand, during the COVID crisis. To help these migrants with a good livelihood, the State Government of Jharkhand started the State and Responsible Migration Initiative in 2021.
- To achieve this, the Jharkhand Government recently launched the first survey of Migrants. Jharkhand is not the only state to launch such states. Several other states like Tamil Nadu and Punjab had already launched such surveys.
- The survey is to be conducted of 11,000 households in 24 districts.
- The purpose of it is to create a robust database of migrants and migration pattern in the state.
- The survey outputs will be used to create a state-level policy
- Survey will gather information about incoming migrants, outgoing migrants, quality of life of migrants, understanding the mindset of migrants, etc.
About Jharkhand
- Capital – Ranchi
- Chief Minister – Hemant Soren
- Governor – Ramesh Bais
India & South Africa signed MoU to introduce 12 African Cheetahs
- India and South Africa have signed an MoU to introduce 12 African Cheetahs annually over the next eight to ten years.
- In terms of the agreement, an initial batch of 12 cheetahs will be flown from South Africa to India in February 2023.
- The cats will join eight Cheetah brought in India from Namibia last year.
- The initiative to reintroduce cheetah to a former range state is being carried out following the local extinction of this iconic species due to overhunting and loss of habitat in the last century.
Recent MoUs
- India & EU signed an agreement for climate, quantum tech
- India signed an agreement with Netherlands to formalize bilateral Fast-Track Mechanism
- India signed an MoU with Japan to advance scientific cooperation for Indian Ayurveda
- India signed 4 MoUs with Cambodia in the areas of culture, wildlife, health
- Maldives signed an MoU with India for Hanimaadhoo International Airport Development Projects
- India signed an agreement with Armenia to export missiles, rockets & ammunition
Amit Shah laid the foundation stone for National Forensic Sciences University
- Union Home Minsiter Amit Shah has laid the foundation stone for a National Forensic Sciences University at the premises of the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad in Karnataka.
- It will help to create expert manpower for the country to combat crime and result in the prosecution of criminals.
- He was also part of a road show in Dharwad and addressed a public rally in the Belagavi district.
About Karnataka
- Capital – Bengaluru
- Chief Minister –Basavaraj Bommai
- Governor – Thawar Chand Gehlot
Recent Inauguration by Amit Shah
- Amit Shah inaugurated 120-feet-tall polo statue in Manipur
- Amit Shah has laid the foundation stone of the Central Detective Training Institute (CDTI) at Devanahalli in Karnataka.
- Amit Shah inaugurated Mega Dairy at Mandya, Karnataka
- Amit Shah launched the Prahari app of the Border Security Force
- Amit Shah inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 4 projects worth over Rs 6,600 cr in Faridabad.
International News
South Africa to host 15th BRICS summit in August 2023
- The 15th BRICS summit will be held in Durban, South Africa in August 2023.
- It was announced by the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov in a joint conference with Foreign Minister of the State of Eritrea Osman Saleh in Massawa, Eritrea.
- The foreign ministers of Brazil, Russia, India, and China met for the first time on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in 2006, kicking off BRIC cooperation. Later in April 2011, South Africa participated, for the first time, in the 3rd BRICS Summit held in Sanya, China.
- Earlier in 2013, the fifth annual BRICS summit was held in Durban, South Africa. It was attended by the head of state or heads of government of the five member states Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
- In June 2009, the BRIC leaders held their first meeting in Russia, upgrading BRIC cooperation to Summit level.
- The BRIC leaders met for the first time in Russia in June 2009, elevating BRIC cooperation to Summit status.
Note:
- BRICS: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
- BRIC was founded in 2006 and later, in 2010, South Africa was included and it became BRICS.
Banking and Financial
EPFO launched Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0 Program
- Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has launched “Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0”- A District Outreach Program for expanding its presence in more than 685 districts of the country.
- It was e-launched by Arti Ahuja, Secretary (Ministry of Labour & Employment) from the EPFO Headquarters, in the presence of the Central Provident Fund Commissioner (CPFC) and officers of EPFO.
- The Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0 will not only be the grievance redressal platform and information exchange network for employers and employees but also a platform for the exchange of information with the district-level authorities of various State and Central Government departments.
- In this programme, a help desk will be created where members will get online services like filing online claims. Grievance redressal of the members will be done on the spot.
- The aim of the programme is to reach out to all the districts in the country on the same day every month. The Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0 will be conducted on the 27th of every 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
Appointment and Resignation
NMDC signs up Champion Boxer Nikhat Zareen as its Brand Ambassador
- National miner and India’s largest producer of iron ore, National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) has signed an agreement with World Boxing Champion and gold medal winner of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Nikhat Zareen to represent NMDC as its brand ambassador.
- Nikhat Zareen represents the strength, courage, agility and national pride associated with the brand NMDC.
- She joins an elite list of Indian boxers, including Mary Kom, Sarita Devi, Jenny RL and Lekha KC, who have become world champions.
About NMDC Limited
- Headquarters: Hyderabad
- Founded: 1958
- Chairman & MD: Sumit Deb
- NMDC is under the ownership of the Ministry of Steel, Government of India.
Recent Brand Ambassador
- Smriti Mandhana – Herbalife Nutrition
- Sourav Ganguly – Jahaan Bandhan, Wahaan Trust campaign (Bandhan Bank)
- Anushka Sharma – Puma India
- Deepika Padukone – American furniture retailer Pottery Barn
- Virat Kohli – Wearables martwatch leader Noise
- Prasoon Joshi – Uttarakhand State
Petr Pavel elected as President of the Czech Republic
- Retired army general, Petr Pavel was elected as President of the Czech Republic.
- He defeated billionaire businesswoman Andrej Babis.
- During the election, General Pavel got 58.2 percent of the votes while Andrzej Babis got 42.8 percent.
- General Powell has been Chairman of the Military Committee of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
- Pavel has repeatedly expressed his support for providing military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine during Russia–Ukraine conflict.
About Czech Republic
- Capital – Prague
- Currency – Czech koruna
- Prime Minister – Petr Fiala
- President – Petr Pavel
Newly Appointed Prime Minister & President
- Prime Minister of New Zealand – Chris Hipkins
- Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand – Carmel Sepuloni
- Prime Minister of Nepal – Pushpa Kamal Dahal
- Prime Minister of Ireland – Indian-origin Leo Varadkar (2nd term)
- First female President of Peru – Dina Boluarte
- Prime Minister of Malaysia – Anwar Ibrahim
- President of Kazakhstan – Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (2nd term)
- First female president of Slovenia – Natasa Pirc Musar
Sports
Australian Open 2023 title
- Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open title for the 10th time by defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6, 7-6 in the first Grand Slam Australia Open 2023.
- With this victory, Djokovic has equaled Spain’s Rafael Nadal’s record of winning 22 Grand Slam titles.
Australian Open title 2023
Women’s Singles
- Winner – Arina Sabalenka (Belarus)
- Runner Up – Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstan)
Men’s Singles
- Winner – Novak Djokovic (Serbia)
- Runner Up – Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece)
Men’s Doubles
- Winner – J. Kubler & R. Hijikata (Australia)
- Runner Up – H. Nys (Monaco) & J. Zieliński (Poland)
Women’s Doubles
- Winner – Krejčíková & K. Siniaková (Czech Republic)
- Runner Up – S. Aoyama & E. Shibahara (Japan)
Mixed Doubles title 2023
- Winner – Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos (Brazilian)
- Runner Up – Rohan Bopanna and Sania Mirza (India)
Germany beat Belgium to win FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar
- Germany has won the Men’s Hockey World Cup Title 2023.
- Germany defeated defending champions Belgium 5-4 in a shootout in the final played at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
- Germany now has won the World Cup three times, first in 2002 and second in 2006.
- Germany had earlier won the quarter-finals against England and the semi-finals against Australia after coming from two goals down.
- Germany also took their world title tally to three, equaling Australia and the Netherlands.
- The record of winning the most titles in the Men’s Hockey World Cup is recorded in the name of Pakistan, which have won this title four times.
- Earlier in the day, the Netherlands beat Australia 3-1 to claim the bronze medal. It was the first time since 1998 that Australia failed to finish on podium at the FIH World Cup.
Awards of Hockey World Cup 2023 –
- Best Player- Niklas Wellen (Germany)
- Best Goalkeeper- Vincent Vanasch (Belgium)
- Best Junior Player- Mustapha Cassiem (South Africa)
- Hero Top Scorer- Jeremy Hayward (Australia)
- Best Team Goal Celebration Award- Korea
- Fan’s Choice Award- Christopher Ruhr (Germany)
- Fair Play Award- Belgium
- Maximum Team Goals Award- Netherlands
- Best Forward of the Tournament Award- Niklas Wellen (Germany)
- Best Midfielder of the Tournament Award- Victor Wegnez (Belgium)
- Best Defender of the Tournament Award- Jeremy Hayward (Australia)
India defeated England to win Women’s U -19 T20 World Cup
- In the first edition of the Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup, India defeated England by seven wickets to win the tournament.
- England was bowled out for 68 in 17.1 overs. In response, the Indian squad easily chased down the total by the 16th over.
- For the first time the Indian women’s team has been successful in winning any ICC tournament.
- Indian player Shweta Sehrawat scored the most runs in the Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2023. She scored 292 runs in 6 matches.
- Maggie Clarke was the top wicket-taker in the tournament with 12 wickets in 5 matches.
Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup
- Host Country – South Africa
- Participants – 16 teams
- Player of the match in the final – Titas Sadhu (India)
- Player of the Tournament – Grace Scrivens (Captain England)
- Indian Captain – Shafali Verma
Important day
28 January – Data Privacy Day
- Data Privacy Day is observed across the world on 28 January every year.
- Objective – To raise awareness about the right to data protection and various ways in which people can keep their data safe.
- Theme 2023 – Think Privacy First
- This important celebration was initiated by the Council of Europe.
- The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe decided to launch Data Protection Day in 2006. January 28 was chosen for the annual celebrations
29 January 2023 – World Leprosy Day
- World Leprosy Day is observed every year on the last Sunday of January.
- In 2023, World Leprosy Day is Sunday 29 January.
- Theme 2023 – Act Now. End Leprosy
- The purpose of this day is to raise awareness and dispel myths surrounding the disease, which is preventable and treatable.
- The aim is to create awareness about a disease that still reports over 200 thousand people every year, according to the World Health Organization.
- Hansen’s disease or Leprosy is an infectious disease caused by slow-growing bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae.
- According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, the bacteria affect the nerves, skin, eyes, and lining of the nose. It is totally curable if the disease is diagnosed and treated early.
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