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Daily Current Affairs 5th December 2023 Daily GK Update
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National News
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.
RK Singh inaugurates National Conference on “Energy Transition in India”
- Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable EnergyK. 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.
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.
- 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.
International News
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
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 2023.
- 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).
Banking and Financial
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’
Appointment
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
Awards
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
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 – 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
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.
Sports
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.
Vaishali Rameshbabu becomes India’s 84th grandmaster
- Vaishali Rameshbabu has become India’s 84th grandmaster after surpassing 2500 rating during the 2023 IV Elllobregat Open.
- Vaishali is now the third female grandmaster from India after Koneru Humpy and Harika Dronavalli.
- Vaishali and her younger brother R. Praggnanandhaa is now the first sister-brother pair to be grandmasters.
- She defeated Turkish FM Tamer Tarik Selbes (2238) in the second round to surpass rating and has started the tournament with two consecutive wins.
- She is now the current world number 11 in women’s ranking with a live rating of 2501.5 and India’s number two.
- In the memorable year, Vaishali has won FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss 2023 and qualified for Candidates 2024.
Recent Grand Masters of India
- 83rd – Aditya S Samant (Maharashtra)
- 82nd – Vuppala Prraneeth (Telangana)
- 81st – Sayantan Das (West Bengal)
- 80th – Vignesh N R (Tamil Nadu)
- 79th – Pranesh M (Tamil Nadu)
- 78th – Koustav Chatterjee (West Bengal)
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.
Important day
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.
5 December – International Volunteer Day
- 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.
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