Current Affairs for Competitive Examinations: November 10, 2022
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Current Affairs: Awards and Honours
National Florence Nightingale Award-2021
Harinder Kaur, a nursing officer at the Government Multi-Specialty Hospital Chandigarh, was recently felicitated with the National Florence Nightingale Award 2021 by President Droupadi Murmu.
The award was conferred on as many as 51 nurses from across the country at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.
Kaur joined GMSH-16 in Chandigarh in 2001, before which she had worked under the Punjab government since 1991. After joining GMSH-16, Kaur focused primarily on the welfare of pregnant women and newborns in the hospital.
About the award:
The awards are given to recognise the meritorious services rendered by nurses and nursing professionals to society.
It was instituted in 1973 by the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry.
Who Is Florence Nightingale?
Florence Nightingale, known as “the Lady with the Lamp” (born 12th May 1820, in Florence, Italy—died 13th August 1910, in London, England), was a British nurse, statistician, and social reformer, who was the foundational philosopher of modern nursing.
Nightingale was put in charge of nursing British and allied soldiers in Turkey during the Crimean War.
She spent many hours in the wards, and her night rounds giving personal care to the wounded established her image as the “Lady with the Lamp”.
Question:
Which field is associated with the recent National Florence Nightingale Award-2021 that the president conferred?
A. Sports
B. Literature
C. Nursing
D. Music
Answer: C
Current Affairs: Environment
Middle-East Green Initiative Summit 2022
Union Minister for Environment Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav spoke at the Middle East Green Initiative Summit 2022 on the sidelines of COP 27, going on in Sharm El-Sheikh and highlighted India’s efforts towards fighting climate change.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Arab Republic of Egypt hosted the Middle-East Green Initiative Summit.
COP 27 has brought nations from around the world together under one roof, seeking to create the infrastructure needed to reduce emissions and protect the environment.
Highlights:
Saudi Arabia led an initiative to plant 50 billion trees across the Middle East, applauded
The Green fuel production of Egypt in the pursuit of net-zero shipping appreciated
National Hydrogen Mission signifies India’s commitment to clean and green energy
International Solar Alliance, a testimony to India’s vision to bring clean and affordable energy
Countries across the globe invited to join Lead IT and CDRI
Theme:
The theme of this initiative was “Succeeding the Transition to Green Economies: The Role of Sustainable Finance”.
What Is the Middle East Green Initiative?
The Middle East Green Initiative (MGI) summit is a Saudi Arabia-led initiative to drive unified climate action.
Broader Objectives:
Under it, Saudi Arabia will work with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and regional partners to plant an additional 40 billion trees in the West Asian region to reduce 2.5 per cent of global carbon levels.
Saudi Arabia has been sharing its expertise and know-how with its neighbouring countries to reduce carbon emissions resulting from hydrocarbon production in the region by 60 per cent and globally by 10 per cent.
Under it, the annual summit will host leaders from the government, scientists and environmentalists to discuss the details of implementation.
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince hosted the inaugural MGI Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2021.
Question:
Where was the Middle East Green Initiative (MGI) summit 2022 recently held?
A. Egypt
B. Saudi Arab
C. Iran
D. Syria
Answer: A
Current Affairs: International
PM Unveils Logo, Theme and Website of India’s G20 Presidency
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently unveiled the logo, theme and website of India’s G20 Presidency. India will assume the G20 Presidency on December 1, 2022.
India will assume the presidency of the grouping of the world’s 20 largest economies for one year starting 1 December this year, following the G20 Summit hosted by Indonesia in Bali this year during 15-16 November.
Logo Explanation:
The G20 logo draws inspiration from the vibrant colours of India’s national flag – saffron, white and green, and blue.
It juxtaposes planet Earth with the lotus, India’s national flower that reflects growth amid challenges.
The Earth reflects India’s pro-planet approach to life, one in perfect harmony with nature. Below the G20 logo is “Bharat”, written in the Devanagari script.
Theme Explanation:
The theme of India’s G20 Presidency – “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One Earth, One Family, One Future” – is drawn from the ancient Sanskrit text of the Maha Upanishad.
Essentially, the theme affirms the value of all life – human, animal, plant, and microorganisms – and their interconnectedness on the planet Earth and in the wider universe.
G20 Website:
The Prime Minister also launched the website of India’s G20 Presidency, www.g20.in
The website will seamlessly migrate to the G20 Presidency website www.g20.org on 1 December 2022, the day India takes over the G20 Presidency.
G20 App:
In addition to the website, a mobile app, “G20 India”, has been released on both Android and iOS platforms.
Question:
Recently the PM unveiled the Logo, Theme and Website of India’s G20 Presidency. The logo juxtaposes planet Earth with which of the following flowers?
A. White lily
B. Lotus
C. Tulip
D. Marigold
Answer: B
Current Affairs: Science and Technology
India’s First Private Sector Rocket Vikram-S
India’s first privately developed rocket – Vikram-S – is set for a launch between November 12 and 16, Hyderabad-based space startup Skyroot Aerospace announced recently.
The maiden mission of Skyroot Aerospace, named ‘Prarambh’ (the beginning), will carry three customer payloads and is set for launch from the Indian Space Research Organisation’s launchpad at Sriharikota.
What Is the Vikram-S Rocket?
The Vikram-S rocket is a single-stage sub-orbital launch vehicle that would carry three customer payloads and help test and validate most of the technologies in the Vikram series of space launch vehicles.
Skyroot has been developing three variants of the Vikram rocket.
While the Vikram-I can carry 480 kilograms of payload to Low Earth Orbit, the Vikram-II is equipped to lift off with 595 kilograms of cargo.
Meanwhile, Vikram-III can launch with an 815 kg to 500 km Low Inclination Orbit.
Skyroot’s launch vehicles are named ‘Vikram’ as a tribute to the founder of the Indian space programme and renowned scientist Vikram Sarabhai.
What Is Skyroot Aerospace?
Skyroot builds state-of-the-art space launch vehicles for launching commercial satellites into space.
It aims to disrupt entry barriers to cost-efficient satellite launch services and spaceflight by advancing its mission to make spaceflights affordable, reliable and regular for all.
Question:
What is the name of India’s first privately developed rocket made by Skyroot Aerospace recently?
A. Satish-M
B. Vikram-S
C. Kalaam-A
D. Chandrashekhar-Y
Answer: B
Current Affairs: National
Mother Tongue Survey of India
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has completed the Mother Tongue Survey of India (MTSI) with field videography of the country’s 576 languages.
According to the annual report of the home ministry for 2021-22, it has been planned to set up a web archive at the National Informatics Centre (NIC) to preserve and analyse the original flavour of each indigenous mother tongue.
What Is the MTSI?
According to the report, the Mother Tongue Survey of India is a project that “surveys the mother tongues, which are returned consistently across two and more Census decades”. It also documents the linguistic features of the selected languages.
Where Does the Mother Tongue Feature in the Education of Children?
The new National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for the foundational stages of education, launched by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan last month, has recommended that the mother tongue should be the primary medium of instruction in schools for children up to eight years of age.
Facts:
As per an analysis of 2011 linguistic census data in 2018, more than 19,500 languages or dialects are spoken in India as mother tongues.
According to the 2011 linguistic census, Hindi is the most widely spoken mother tongue, with 52.8 crore people or 43.6 per cent of the population, declaring it as the mother tongue.
The next highest is Bengali, the mother tongue of 9.7 crore individuals, accounting for 8 per cent of the population.
Question:
How many languages are there in India as per the recently completed Mother Tongue Survey of India with field videography by the Ministry of Home Affairs?
A. 430
B. 576
C. 812
D. 987
Answer: B
Current Affairs: Appointments and Resignations
Ex-CJ Awasthi Appointed as Law Commission Chief
The Central Government recently appointed Justice Rituraj Awasthi, Retired High Court Chief Justice of Karnataka as chairperson along with five other members for the 22nd Law Commission.
The appointment comes more than two years after the Law Commission was notified on 24 February 2020. The Law Commission is constituted for three years.
About Justice Rituraj Awasthi:
Justice Rituraj Awasthi served as Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court from 11 October 2021 to 2 July 2022.
From 13 April 2009, he worked as Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court until 10 October 2021.
Prior to that, Justice Awasthi served on the Allahabad High Court’s Lucknow bench, where he practised Civil, Service and Educational Affairs.
Justice Rituraj Awasthi also served as an Assistant Solicitor General of India at Lucknow before his elevation.
About the 22nd Law Commission?
The Central Government is likely aiming at reviving the Indian Law Commission, by appointing a new chairman and five-panel members.
The last chairman of the committee retired in August 2018 and has yet to be reconstituted since.
Major Functions of the Law Commission:
The primary function of the Commission is to research and advise the Government of India on legislative matters and its reforms.
It consists of legal experts and is headed by a retired judge.
The Commission is constituted for a fixed tenure and serves as an advisory body to the Ministry of Law and Justice.
The Law Commission has played the key role of both advisory and a critic of the Government’s policies.
Question:
Who has been recently appointed as the chairperson of the Law Commission of India?
A. Justice Rituraj Awasthi
B. Justice Abhay Shreeniwas Oka
C. Justice Dinesh Maheshwari
D. Justice D.H. Waghela
Answer: A
Current Affairs: Environment and Economy
MNRE Notifies National Bio Energy Programme
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, has recently notified the National Bioenergy Programme.
MNRE has continued the National Bioenergy Programme for the period from FY 2021-22 to 2025-26.
The programme has been recommended for implementation in two phases.
The Phase-I of the programme has been approved with a budget outlay of ₹858 crores.
The National Bioenergy Programme Will comprise the Following Sub-schemes:
Waste to Energy Programme (Programme on Energy from Urban, Industrial and Agricultural Wastes/Residues) to support the setting up of large Biogas, BioCNG and Power plants (excluding MSW to Power projects).
Biomass Programme (Scheme to support the manufacturing of Briquettes and Pellets and promotion of Biomass (non-bagasse) based cogeneration in industries) to support setting up of pellets and briquettes for use in power generation and non-bagasse based power generation projects.
Biogas Programme to support setting up of family and medium size Biogas in rural areas.
About National Bio Energy Programme:
The National Bioenergy Programme will include the three Sub-schemes: Waste to Energy Programme, Biomass Programme and Biogas Programme.
The Waste to Energy Programme (Programme on Energy from Urban, Industrial and Agricultural Wastes/Residues) will support the setting up of large Biogas, BioCNG and Power plants (excluding MSW (municipal solid waste) to power projects).
Question:
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy recently notified the National Bioenergy Programme for the period from FY 2021-22 with a budget outlay of
A. ₹858 crores
B. ₹900 crores
C. ₹980 crores
D. ₹1,020 crores
Answer: A
Current Affairs: National
Rajasthan’s First Handicraft Policy
The first handicraft policy released by the government in Rajasthan has laid emphasis on attracting investments for the promotion of cultural heritage and revival of traditional arts and crafts.
The export of handicraft items from the State, which touched ₹6,205 crores in 2020-21, is constantly on the rise.
About the Handicraft Policy 2022:
The Handicraft Policy 2022 is expected to boost the creation of essential infrastructure for the sector and generate new employment opportunities.
It will make the State’s products exportable and help them gain an international reputation while making better marketing arrangements to revive traditional and extinct arts.
Rationale:
The policy would empower the artisans with provisions for holding a national-level handicrafts week every year, giving State-level awards in various categories, e-marketing, social security, loan facility, and providing assistance for participation in fairs and exhibitions.
Status of Rajasthan’s Handcraft Industry:
The state of Rajasthan is home to over 6 lakh craftsmen and artisans. In 2020 and 2021, the handcraft export value touched ₹6205.32 crores.
Gem and jewellery products worth ₹4067.36 crores, textiles worth ₹5729.29 crores, readymade garments worth ₹1764.40 crores and carpet/dari worth ₹464.70 crores reached the global market.
In recognition of the growing value of Rajasthan’s handcraft industry, the World Crafts Council (WCC) declared Jaipur as the “World Craft City” in 2016.
Questions:
Which of the following states/UT recently released its first handicraft policy?
Gujarat
Delhi
Arunachal Pradesh
Rajasthan
Answer: D
Current Affairs: Science and Technology
Broadcast Air-Time Scheduler (BATS)
In view to streamline and automate the commercial operations of Prasar Bharati (PB), Shri Mayank Agarwal, CEO, PB and Shri D.P.S. Negi, Member (Finance), PB inaugurated a fully integrated Traffic and Billing application software, “Broadcast Air-Time Scheduler (BATS)”, for all Commercial Operations of All India Radio”.
This will ensure that revenue leakages are avoided and provide 100% revenue assurance for the services rendered. It can be said that it’s a great milestone in the history of All India Radio to roll out BATS.
What Is a Broadcast Air-Time Scheduler (BATS)?
BATS is a fully integrated Traffic and Billing application software.
It allows monitoring of booking, billing and payment receipts at various stages, and the system can provide various reports, which are very essential in taking many management decisions.
How Can It Be Useful?
It will make the Receivable Management more effective and transparent. This will ensure that revenue leakages are avoided and provide 100% revenue assurance for the services rendered. Increases operational efficiency and reduces cost.
Contracts are handled seamlessly from Release Order entry to single or multi-invoice billing.
Ensures accurate billing by effectively managing account hierarchy, different Packages and Products.
Question:
What is the name of the recently launched fully integrated Traffic and Billing application software which will be used for the Commercial Operations of All India Radio?
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