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Daily Current Affairs 7th December 2023 Daily GK Update
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National News
UP Municipality passed proposal to rename Firozabad as Chandra Nagar
- Firozabad Municipal Corporation in Uttar Pradesh has approved the proposal to rename Firozabad as Chandra Nagar.
- Firozabad is famous for the construction of bangles. It is located 40 kilometres from Agra and 250 km from the capital city on the east side. Uttar Pradesh’s capital Lucknow is about 250 km east from here. Two towns come under Tundla and Shikohabad under the Firozabad district.
- Earlier the Indian Railways in October announced the renaming of three railway stations -Pratapgarh, Antu and Bishnathganj — in the Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh.
- Railways informed that the Pratapgarh station was renamed as ‘Maa Belha Devi DhamPratapgarh Junction’, Antu as Maa Chandika Devi Dham Antu, and Bishnathganj as ‘Shanidev Dham Bishnathganj’.
- Varanasi’s Manduadih Rail Station has also been renamed as Banaras.
- Uttar Pradesh government also renamed the Jhansi railway station as Veeranagana Laxmi Bai railway station.
- Previously, the state government had renamed Mughalsarai and Allahabad railway stations as Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction and Prayagraj Junction stations respectively.
Kolkata declared safest in India for 3rd consecutive year: NCRB report
- Kolkata emerged as the safest city in India for the third consecutive year, recording the least number of cognizable offences per lakh population among metropolises, according to the report published by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).
- The eastern metropolis, which reported 86.5 cases of cognizable offences per lakh people in 2022, was followed by Pune (280.7) and Hyderabad (299.2).
- Cognizable crimes are those for which cases are registered under sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and SLL (Special and Local Laws).
- According to the NCRB report, Kolkata had registered 103.4 cases of cognizable crimes per lakh people in 2021, which dropped to 86.5 this year. In 2020, the count was 129.5.
- In 2021, Pune and Hyderabad had reported 256.8 and 259.9 cognizable offences per lakh population, respectively.
- The rankings were issued after comparison among 19 cities with over 20 lakh population.
- Kolkata, however, recorded an increase in crimes against women as the number of cases rose from 1,783 in 2021 to 1,890 in 2022.
- The crime rate against women in Kolkata was at 27.1 per lakh population, greater than Coimbatore’s 12.9 and Chennai’s 17.1.
- This year, the eastern metropolis also witnessed a drop in violent crimes with only 34 murder cases beig reported, down from 45 last year.
- The NCRB report ‘Crime in India 2022’ is based on data collected from 36 states and Union territories and central agencies.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched “Gram Manchitra”
- Ministry of Panchayati Raj has launched the Geographic Information System (GIS) application “Gram Manchitra” (https://grammanchitra.gov.in).
- This application facilitates and supports Gram Panchayats to perform planning at Gram Panchayat level using geo-spatial technology.
- It provides a single/ unified Geo Spatial platform to better visualize the various developmental works to be taken up across the different sectors and provide a decision support system for Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP).
- Ministry has also launched mActionSoft, a mobile based solution to help in capturing photos with Geo-Tags (i.e. GPS Coordinates) for the works which have asset as an output.
India provides $250 million Line of Credit to Kenya for agricultural modernization
- India has extended a $250 million Line of Credit for modernization of agriculture in
- Under this initiative, both sides will carry out joint military exercises and will collaborate on counter-terror projects.
- Government of India has undertaken to encourage Indian companies to invest in the Kenyan agri sector inclusive of “equipment and technology”.
- Both sides noted that enhancing bilateral agricultural cooperation would increase bilateral trade and contribute to food security in Kenya,” the Joint Statement declared.
- The two sides also agreed to cooperate in cyber security, anti-money laundering, small arms and light weapons, drugs and human trafficking.
About Kenya
- Capital- Nairobi
- Currency- Kenyan Shilling
- Continent – Africa
- President- William Ruto
- Official languages- Swahili, English
Garba of Gujarat makes it to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list
- Gujarat’s traditional dance form ‘Garba’ has been included in the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- The popular dance form is the 15th cultural item from India to make it to the UNESCO list. Kolkata’s Durga Puja was the last one added two years ago.
- The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage inscribed ‘Garba of Gujarat’ on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during its 18th session, taking place in Kasane, Botswana.
- The inclusion has been made under the provisions of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
- The international cultural body described the ‘Garba’ as a ritualistic and devotional dance performed throughout the State of Gujarat and across India.
- “Garba is celebrated for nine days during the festival of Navaratri. The festival is dedicated to the worship of the feminine energy or Shakti. The cultural, performative, and visual expressions of this feminine energy are expressed through the Garba dance.
About United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
- UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes cooperation among nations through education, science, culture, and communication.
- Formation – 16 November 1945
- Headquarters – Paris, France
- Director General – Audrey Azoulay (France)
- Member countries – 193
International News
World’s biggest experimental nuclear fusion reactor JT-60SA inaugurated in Japan
- The world’s largest and most advanced nuclear fusion reactor ‘JT-60SA’ started its official operations in Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture.
- JT-60SA is a joint initiative between the European Union and Japan
- The experimental nuclear fusion reactor is quite a new technology. However, some say that it is the answer to humanity’s future energy needs by establishing nuclear fusion as a clean energy source.
- Notably, fusion differs from fission, the technique currently used in nuclear power plants. The process includes fusing two atomic nuclei instead of splitting one.
- The JT-60SA reactor is a six-storey-high machine, which is kept in a hangar in Naka north of Tokyo. It comprises a doughnut-shaped “tokamak” vessel set to contain swirling plasma heated up to 200 million degrees Celsius.
About Japan
- Capital – Tokyo
- Currency – Yen
- Prime Minister – Fumio Kishida
Appointment
Captain Geetika Koul becomes first woman medical officer to be deployed at Siachen
- Captain Geetika Koul has become the first woman medical officer in the Indian Army to be deployed at Siachen, the world’s highest battlefield.
- This achievement follows her successful completion of rigorous induction training at the esteemed Siachen Battle School, which includes high-altitude acclimatization, survival techniques, and specialized medical procedures.
- Captain Geetika Koul from the Snow Leopard Brigade becomes the first woman medical officer of the Indian Army to be deployed at the world’s highest battlefield, Siachen after successfully completing the induction training at Siachen Battle School.
- Siachen, located in the northern Himalayas, poses challenges due to its strategic importance, harsh climate, and demanding terrain.
Recent Appointment
- CM of Telangana – Revanth Reddy
- DG of Dehradun-based Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) – Kanchan Devi
- 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
Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi appoints as VC of Naval Staff
- The Government of India has appointed Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi as the new Vice Chief of Naval Staff.
- Currently, at the helm of the Indian Navy’s Western Command headquartered in Mumbai, Vice Admiral Tripathi is set to assume his new responsibilities on January 4, 2024.
- The present Vice Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral SJ Singh, will be stepping into the role of the new Western Naval Commander.
- Vice Admiral Tripathi has served in various prestigious roles, including Chief of Personnel at the Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence (Navy).
- An alumnus of Sainik School Rewa and the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, he joined the Indian Navy in July, 1985. Specialising in Communication and Electronic Warfare, Tripathi has held key roles on frontline warships, such as Signal Communication Officer and Electronic Warfare Officer.
- He has also served as the Executive Officer and Principal Warfare Officer of Guided Missile Destroyer INS Mumbai. Notable commands include Indian naval ships including Vinash, Kirch, and Trishul.
Recent Appointment in Defence Sector
- Chief of Special Protection Group (SPG) – Alok Sharma
- Command of The Eastern Fleet – Rear Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar
- Deputy Chief of Naval Staff – Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti (replace Sanjay Mahendru)
- Interim director of Enforcement Directorate (ED) – Rahul Navin (replace Sanjay Kumar Mishra.)
- DG of Railway Protection Force – Manoj Yadava (replace Sanjay Chander)
Deven Parekh appointed to IDFC board
- President Joe Biden has nominated prominent Indian-American global venture capitalist Deven Parekh as a member of the Board of Directors of the International Development Finance Corporation, a development finance institution and agency of the US government.
- Parekh is the managing director at software investment firm Insight Partners. His nomination will be for a period of three years.
- By statute, the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Board of Directors includes four members recommended to the President from Senate and House leadership.
- In 2020, Parekh was nominated to the Board of Directors of the DFC by then-President Donald Trump.
- Parekh also served on the Overseas Private Investment Corporation board from 2016 to 2018 and was a member of the United States Export-Import Bank advisory board from 2010 to 2012.
Recent Appointment (Indian Origin)
- Chief Financial Officer of Tesla –Vaibhav Taneja (Indian-origin)
- As special agent in FBI in US – Shohini Sinha (Indian-American)
- President’s Export Council by US Prez. – Shamina Singh (Indian-American businessman)
- Deputy CEO of US Finance Agency – Nisha Biswal (Indian-American)
Akshata Krishnamurthy becomes first Indian to operate Mars rover
- Akshata Krishnamurthy is an Indian woman who created history as she became the first person from the country to operate the Mars rover with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the United States.
- Akshata is a PhD holder from the MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). She is among the few Indians who joined NASA for a full-time opportunity.
- Akshata’s journey began 13 years ago when she came to the United States with a dream to work at NASA and lead science and robotic operations on Earth and Mars.
- However, she was discouraged from having unrealistic goals as she was a foreign national on a visa. People told her to have a different plan or change her field entirely. However, Akshata blocked those comments and persevered until she reached the goal.
Jithesh John took charge as Executive Director of IBBI
- Jithesh John took charge as Executive Director of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI).
- John has a postgraduate degree in Economics. He has completed more than 21 years in Government of India in various capacities.
- He has also worked in various sectors such as financial, energy, infrastructure, and small and medium enterprises
- IBBI is a key institution in implementing the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
Recent Appointment in Banking & Insurance Sector
- MD of State Bank of India – Vinay M. Tonse (till 2025; for 2 years)
- Director of Jio Financial Services – Isha Ambani, Anshuman Thakur, and Hitesh Kumar Sethia
- MD & CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank – Ashok Vaswani (replace Dipak Gupta) effect from 1 Jan 2024
- Executive Director of Bank of Maharashtra – Rohit Rishi (replace Asheesh Pandey)
- Executive Director of RBI – Manoranjan Mishra
Sports
India bags 3 gold, 5 silver, and 1 bronze medals in IBA Junior World Boxing
- India bagged three gold, five silver, and one bronze medals at the IBA Junior World Boxing Championship 2023 in Yerevan, Armenia.
- Akansha won gold in 70 kg category, Pari clinched gold medal in 48 kg weight category, while Nisha won gold in 52 kg category.
- In 52 kg weight category, Vini won silver medal, while Srishti Sathe won silver medal in 63 kg weight category.
- In the boys’ category, Jatin won the silver medal in the 54 kg category.
Books and Author
Huma Qureshi launches 1st novel ‘Zeba’
- Popular Bollywood actor Huma Qureshi has now turned author with her debut novel titled ‘Zeba: An Accidental Superhero’.
- Set in a fantasy land with its own geo- and socio-political spin, she launched her book at the 12th edition of the Bangalore Literature Festival (BLF).
- The book is a fantasy fiction novel set very specifically between 1992 and 2019. It talks about a make-believe kingdom and an evil king and how this girl, Zeba, who has these superpowers, manages to defeat him.”
Recent Books
- Welcome to Paradise – Twinkle Khanna
- Breaking the Mould – Raghuram Rajan & Rohit Lamba
- The Book of Life: My Dance with Buddha for Success- Vivek Agnihotri
- The Day I Became a Runner – S Chattopadhyay
- Tales from the Home of Wags & Wiggles – V Raghavan
Important day
7 December – International Civil Aviation Day
- The International Civil Aviation Day is observed every year on 7 December across the globe.
- The day aims to raise awareness of the importance of civil aviation and its significant contribution to the world economy as well as other fields.
- Theme 2023 – Advancing Innovation for Global Aviation Development
- The celebration of the day is linked to the establishment of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which is the regulatory body behind effectively managing international travel, security, and cooperation. ICAO is a United Nations body, which was formed 75 years ago and aims to maintain aviation safety worldwide
- The celebration day of International Civil Aviation was established in 1994 while commemorating the 50th anniversary of signing the Convention on International Civil Aviation by the International Civil Aviation Organization.
- Later in 1996, the United Nations General Assembly declared December 7 to be observed as International Civil Aviation Day. The date marks the establishment of ICAO on December 7, 1944.
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