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Current Affairs for Competitive Exam – 13 April 2023
Aparesh Kumar Singh is new chief justice of Tripura HC
Aparesh Kumar Singh is new chief justice of Tripura HC: Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh has been named the new chief justice of the Tripura High Court, succeeding Justice Jaswant Singh, who retired recently. The Department of Justice in the Law Ministry issued a notification stating that President, under the powers conferred by Article 217 of the Constitution of India, has appointed Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh, who is a judge at the Jharkhand High Court, to assume the position of the Chief Justice of the Tripura High Court with effect from the date he takes charge of the office. Justice Singh was born on July 7, 1965, and began his legal profession in 1990.
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On January 25, the collegium approved the nomination of Justice Jaswant Singh, a judge of the Orissa high court, as chief justice of the Tripura high court. However, on February 19, 2023, a week after his appointment, Justice Singh announced his retirement from the service. The collegium then recommended that Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh be appointed chief justice of the Tripura high court. Since Justice Indrajit Mahanty retired from the Tripura High Court on November 10 of last year, the position of chief justice has been vacant.
Todupunuri Amarnath Goud, who took over as interim chief justice of the Tripura high court in February, has been replaced by Singh. Since 1990, Singh has worked as a lawyer in the high courts of Patna and Jharkhand. Later, in 2012, he was appointed as an additional judge to the Jharkhand High Court. From December 22, 2017 to February 19, 2018, he also served as interim chief justice of the Supreme Court.
SEBI unveils new logo on Its Foundation Day
SEBI unveils new logo on Its Foundation Day: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) revealed its new logo during an event in Mumbai on Sebi Foundation Day. The new logo represents SEBI’s commitment to facilitating economic growth through capital formation, while also incorporating the power of technology and data into policy-making.
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The new Logo of SEBI
The logo retains the traditional blue color palette but also reflects a vision for a modern and prosperous India. Former and present members of SEBI were present at the unveiling ceremony.
SEBI New LOGO
Significance of the new SEBI logo
The new design is intended to represent SEBI’s combination of historic values and its modern, technology-driven approach to its three areas of focus in the securities market: market development, market regulation, and investor protection, according to Madhabi Puri Buch, the Chairperson of SEBI. SEBI’s history is closely tied to significant events in India’s financial markets, such as the Harshad Mehta scam in 1992, which led to the establishment of the SEBI Act. Over time, SEBI has evolved to become more focused on protecting investors and promoting market growth, as reflected in its recent rebranding efforts.
About SEBI:
- SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) is a regulatory body for the securities and commodity market in India.
- It was founded on April 12, 1988, and is wholly controlled by the Ministry of Finance.
- SEBI was given more power and authority with the SEBI Act following the Harshad Mehta scam in 1992.
- SEBI has focused on protecting investors and promoting market growth over the years.
- The organization has rebranded itself as an investor-friendly body.
- SEBI has implemented significant rules and regulations to shape the securities and commodity markets in India.
Jallianwala Bagh massacre 104th anniversary
Jallianwala Bagh massacre 104th anniversary: The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred on April 13, 1919, in Amritsar, Punjab, and is remembered as a tragic incident and a symbol of the crimes performed against the Indian people during the British colonial era. The massacre played a significant role in India’s fight for independence, as it increased the nation’s determination to achieve self-rule and break free from British subjugation. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Day 2023 commemorates the 104th anniversary of the horrific tragedy that is regarded as a watershed moment in Indian history. It was this that led to Gandhi’s full commitment to the cause of Indian nationalism and independence from Britain.
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Why people’s are gathered in Jallianwala Bagh?
General Dyer, a British military officer, stormed the Jallianwala Bagh (Amritsar) with his forces on April 13, 1919, where people had congregated to peacefully protest the arrest of two nationalist leaders, Satya Pal and Dr Saifuddin Kitchlew. Without so much as a warning to the people to disperse, he ordered his troops to fire at the unarmed crowd. The onslaught lasted ten minutes till their ammunition was exhausted, after which the British soldiers left. A total of 1,650 rounds were fired, and more than 500 people were killed and murdered. The exact number of casualties remains unknown.
On the morning of Baisakhi, Colonel Reginald Dyer had announced the implementation of a curfew throughout Amritsar and a ban on all processions that even prohibited a group of 4 or more people to meet publicly. Dyer received sensitive intelligence about the Jallianwala Bagh meeting, which could lead to riots and protests, around 12:40 PM.
General Dyer’s Orders:
General Dyer had issued orders to his troops to shoot at the protesters without warning. He later defended his actions by saying that he wanted to teach the Indians a lesson and that he would have used even more force if he had more troops at his disposal. There were about 25,000 people present there at the time of the firing. Some tried to escape while some choose to jump in the solitude well built in the premises of Jallianwala Bagh. The troops were ordered to start shooting from the most densely crowded spot to harm the maximum number of people.
Who take revenge of Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
After the tragedy, Sardar Udham Singh avenged his people by killing the British officer serving as Governor General of Punjab, Michael O’Dwyer. He was Born on December 26, 1899, Udham Singh was a member of the Ghadar Party and the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA). The assassination of Michael O’Dwyer, the ex-lieutenant governor of Punjab, brought him widespread notoriety. Singh carried out the murder in retaliation for the 1919 slaughter at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar. The recognised martyr (born Sher Singh) was born in the region of Pilbad, some 130 miles from British India’s Lahore, to Tehal Singh, a manual laborer, and Narain Kaur, a housewife. His older brother Sadhu was two years older than him, making him the youngest. They lost both parents at an early age, both to separate mishaps.
The Memorial:
In 1951, a memorial was built at Jallianwala Bagh to commemorate the victims of the massacre. The park, which covers an area of approximately 6.5 acres, contains a museum that displays artefacts related to the incident. Every year on April 13, people gather at the park to pay their homage to the victims. The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre remains a dark chapter in India’s history, and its impact can still be felt today. The incident served as a catalyst for India’s freedom struggle and inspired many Indians to fight for their independence.
UP’s Suhelwa sanctuary records first photographic proof of tigers
UP’s Suhelwa sanctuary records first photographic proof of tigers: According to a recent census report on tigers in the country, Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary has been identified as a new area where photographic evidence of tigers has been captured for the first time. The sanctuary was established in 1988 and is located in Shravasti, Balrampur, and Gonda districts of Uttar Pradesh. It covers 452 square kilometres and is located on the border between India and Nepal. It was named after King Soheldev and is known for its natural riches, with the Shivalik hills of the Himalayas close. Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary is a significant area within the Bhabar-Tarai eco-system region, which is renowned for its diverse range of flora and fauna.
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Vegetation: Sal, Asana, Khair, Teak etc. are the main trees. The sanctuary area is rich in medicinal plants. Some species of medicinal plants are Safed Musuli, Kali Musuli, Piperwala Longum and Adhtoda Vasika etc.
Fauna: Various types of mammals are found here. Leopard, bear, wolf, hyena, jackal, wild boar, sambar, spotted deer etc.
What is the Bhabar region?
- The Bhabar region is a narrow strip of land located in the Northern Plains of India.
- As the rivers originating from the mountains flow down, they deposit pebbles in this region.
- It runs parallel to the slopes of the Shiwaliks and has a width of around 8 to 16 kilometres.
What is Terai Region?
It is South of the Bhabar region where the streams and rivers re-emerge and create a wet, swampy and marshy region known as terai.
Greenfield International Airport in Bhogapuram: Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony on May 3
Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy to lay foundation stone for Greenfield airport in Bhogapuram on May 3: Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will lay the groundwork for the Greenfield International Airport at Bhogapuram on May 3. The airport, spanning 2,200 acres, will soon commence construction, with the completion of the land acquisition process. Minister for Industries and Information Technology Gudivada Amarnath confirmed that the works are likely to be finished within 24-30 months.
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A long-standing dream of North Andhra to come true with Greenfield Airport at Bhogapuram
This airport has been a long-standing dream for the people of North Andhra, and the remaining land acquisition process will be completed as soon as possible, said the minister. The district administration has resolved the issues related to land acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement for the Project Displaced Families on priority. The Chief Minister will hold a public meeting and lay the foundation stone on Trumpet Road.
Greenfield International Airport to be built on 2,200 acres in Bhogapuram
The construction of the Greenfield airport was first proposed by the state government after the bifurcation of the state in 2014. Under the leadership of N Chandrababu Naidu, the former TDP government kickstarted the process of acquiring land for the airport and subsequently allocated an area of 2,700 acres to GMR Group to construct the airport. However, legal hurdles related to land acquisition prevented the project from taking off. The Jagan Mohan Reddy government restarted the land acquisition process with a new airport alignment on 2,200 acres and finalised tenders for construction by GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited under the Public-Private Partnership model.
Greenfield Airport Project Displaced Families to be Compensated for land acquisition in Bhogapuram
The district administration has identified 376 Project Displaced Families from four villages, including Rellipeta, Mudasarlapeta, Bollinkalapalem, and Maradapalem in Bhogapuram Mandal. The government paid Rs 9.20 lakh to each of the PDFs and developed necessary amenities such as roads, drainage systems, electrification, community buildings, overhead water tanks, drinking water, parks, Anganwadi centers, and primary schools for Rs 30 crore. The district administration has handled all legal, land acquisition, rehabilitation, and resettlement difficulties and is now preparing for the May 3 foundation stone ceremony.
China records world’s first human death from H3N8 bird flu
China records world’s first human death from H3N8 bird flu: The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that a woman from Guangdong, a southern province of China, has died from a rare strain of bird flu that is not commonly found in humans. Despite the fact that three people have been verified to be sick with the H3N8 subtype of avian influenza, this strain does not appear to spread from person to person. The deceased woman was 56 years old.
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What is H3N8 bird flu?
- H3N8 is a subtype of the influenza A virus.
- It primarily affects birds, particularly wild waterfowl and shorebirds.
- It is not commonly found in humans, but rare cases of human infections have been reported.
- Symptoms in humans are similar to other types of flu, including fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, and fatigue.
- Human infections are usually linked to exposure to infected birds or contaminated environments.
- There is no evidence of human-to-human transmission of H3N8 bird flu.
- Genetic mutations could potentially increase the virus’s transmissibility or virulence.
NSE Indices launches India’s first-ever REITs and InvITs index
NSE Indices launches India’s first-ever REITs and InvITs index: NSE Indices Ltd, an arm of the National Stock Exchange, has launched the country’s first-ever Real Estate Investment Trusts and Infrastructure Investment Trusts index -Nifty REITs and InvITs Index.
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Aim: To track the performance of REITs and InvITs that are publicly listed and traded on the NSE.
The weights of securities within the index are based on their free-float market capitalisation subject to a security cap of 33% each. The average weight of top 3 securities is capped at 72%.
The Nifty REITs and InvITs Index has a base date of July 1, 2019, and a base value of 1,000. The index will be reviewed and rebalanced on a quarterly basis. A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) or an Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) is an investment vehicle that owns revenue-generating real estate or infrastructure assets.
South Korea to conduct first launch of commercial-grade satellite
South Korea to conduct first launch of commercial-grade satellite: South Korea is planning to conduct its first launch of a commercial-grade satellite aboard a domestically built rocket as part of its space development program.It will blast off from the space launch center on a southern island in May 2023.
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It will carry one main satellite ‘Next Generation Small Satellite 2’ and seven other smaller cube-shaped satellites. The main satellite will verify imaging radar technology and observe cosmic radiation in near-Earth orbit.
ICICI Bank introduces EMI facility for UPI payments
ICICI Bank introduces EMI facility for UPI payments: The ICICI Bank has introduced an EMI facility for UPI payments made by scanning a QR code.Those customers, who are eligible for the PayLater facility, can avail of the EMI facility using the Bank’s ‘buy now, pay later’ option.
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Customers can pay amounts above Rs 10,000 in easy installments for 3, 6, and 9 months. The ICICI Bank’s PayLater facility was introduced in 2018 to enable customers to buy small ticket items in a completely paperless manner.
WhatsApp launches ‘Stay Safe’ campaign
WhatsApp launches ‘Stay Safe’ campaign: WhatsApp has launched a new campaign named ‘Stay Safe with WhatsApp’ to highlight the several safety features that are pre-built on the messaging app.
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It will run for three months with a focus on several safety-centric features like ‘Block and Report,’ ‘Two-Step Verification,’ and ‘Privacy and group settings.’
The campaign highlights why it is important to add two-step verification to WhatsApp, which requires a 6-digit pin and an OTP to authenticate a user.
Meta will also use this campaign to educate users about the block and report feature, where a user will be able to block a suspecting account and report the same to WhatsApp for further action. Similarly, it will also focus on highlighting several privacy features such as how to enable or disable profile photos, last seen, and status to select users. Lastly, it will also highlight various group safety features, including privacy settings and a group invite system.
