13 May 2023 Current Affairs – The Day’s Top News | GKSERIES

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So, here is the Top News of the Day for 13 May 2023 to help you prepare the Latest Current Affairs part. After reading this section, you can successfully attempt Current Affairs Quiz.

Current Affairs for Competitive Exam – 13 May 2023

YUVA PRATIBHA – Culinary Talent Hunt Promoting Millets and Indian Heritage

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On May 12, 2023, MyGov and IHM, Pusa will start ‘YUVA PRATIBHA – Culinary Talent Hunt’. The competition’s goal is to promote India’s rich culinary heritage and highlight its worth and significance to the rest of the globe. It also aims to bring out lost recipes and promote the culinary talents of young chefs and home cooks.

Following India’s plan to promote itself as a worldwide millet hub, the United Nations named 2023 the “International Year of the Millets.” Millets have been a staple of Indian cuisine for generations. The competition aims to increase the production and consumption of millets and promote awareness about their versatility and health benefits.

The competition provides a unique opportunity for participants to showcase their creativity and innovation in cooking with healthy and sustainable ingredients, particularly millet. It aims to create awareness about the importance of millet in our diet and promote their consumption. The fusion of millets in this competition is expected to inspire young chefs and home cooks to explore and experiment with millets in their cooking.

Aim & Objective:

1. The aim is to encourage and showcase the culinary skills of young Indians.
2. The competition also aims to increase awareness of millet’s nutritional value and relevance in guaranteeing food security and enhancing nutrition.
3. The event aims to promote millets at a national level and increase their consumption.
4. Participants will be encouraged to incorporate millets into their cooking, promoting their versatility and health benefits.

How to Participate:

1. Visit the Innovateindia website to participate in the contest.
2. Only citizens of India aged between 18 to 40 years are eligible to participate.
3. Entries must be submitted on the MyGov portal. Entries submitted through any other mode will not be evaluated.
4. The dish/recipe must be homemade, and at least half of the ingredients must be millet.
5. Participants must submit 3 photographs: (i) a photo of the ingredients used; (ii) a photo of the dish prepared, and (iii) a photo of the participant with the dish.
6. The description of the dish should be clear and precise, including all the steps involved.
7. The content is available in both Hindi and English.
8. Participants are allowed to submit only one entry.
9. The top 3 winners will be announced in a physical event in New Delhi.

Reward & Recognition:

1. The first prize winner will receive ₹1,00,000/-, a trophy, and a certificate.
2. The second prize winner will receive ₹75,000/-, a trophy, and a certificate.
3. The third prize winner will receive ₹50,000/-, a trophy, and a certificate.
4. The twelve contestants who make it to the final round will be rewarded with a cash prize of ₹5,000/- each.

Mentorship:

The top three winners will receive mentorship for a month by executive chefs, along with a mentorship stipend in case the winner’s city is different from the mentor’s city.

World Migratory Bird Day 2023 Celebrates On May 13

World Migratory Bird Day 2023

World Migratory Bird Day is an annual global event conducted on the second Saturday of May and October. It brings together bird enthusiasts to support migratory bird conservation and create awareness about their importance. In 2023, the focus is on water and its importance for these birds. Today, May 13, marks the celebration of World Migratory Bird Day. World Migratory Bird Day 2023 will be officially held on 13 May and 14 October.

World Migratory Bird Day 2023- Theme

World Migratory Bird Day 2023 will focus on the topic of water and its importance for migratory birds.

World Migratory Bird Day 2023- Significance

World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is an annual global campaign that aims to raise awareness about the importance of migratory birds and their conservation. The campaign emphasises migratory birds’ ecological importance, the problems they face, and the need to take action to conserve them. Migratory birds play an important part in preserving nature’s balance and the proper functioning of ecosystems all around the world. They also provide important cultural and economic benefits to many communities. WMBD provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations, and governments to come together and take action to protect migratory birds and their habitats.

It encourages people to learn more about migratory birds, their migration routes, and the challenges they face. By raising awareness and taking action to protect migratory birds, we can help to ensure their survival for generations to come.

World Migratory Bird Day- History

The AEWA and CMS Secretariats jointly inaugurated World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) in 2006. It evolved from the United States’ International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) and Africa’s, Europe’s, and portions of Asia’s Migratory Waterbird Days (MWD). The first WMBD took place in Kenya in 2006 and has since been celebrated annually, gaining increasing popularity. The campaign is organized from Bonn, Germany, and in 2018, IMBD and WMBD merged under the unified name “World Migratory Bird Day” to strengthen global recognition and conservation efforts. Major events occur twice a year in May and October. The campaign has effectively raised awareness and promoted the protection of migratory birds and their habitats.

RBI collaborates with GFIN to prevent ‘greenwashing’

To participate in the Greenwashing TechSprint, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has partnered with the Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN). The purpose of the event is to address concerns about overstated, deceptive, or unfounded claims about environmental, social, and governance (ESG) credentials. The TechSprint will bring together 13 international regulators, firms, and innovators to develop a tool that could help regulators and the market more effectively tackle the risks of greenwashing in financial services.

RBI’s participation in the TechSprint:

The RBI will be among the 13 international regulators taking part in GFIN’s Greenwashing TechSprint. The central bank has invited Indian firms to participate in the event and has opened the application window for all India-based firms and innovators to apply. The window will close on May 21, 2023. RBI will participate in a virtual TechSprint hosted on the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Digital Sandbox.

Objective of the TechSprint:

The objective of the Greenwashing TechSprint is to develop a tool that can help regulators and the market more effectively tackle or mitigate the risks of greenwashing in financial services. Firms will get the opportunity to work with regulatory experts, a variety of stakeholders, and professionals from across the globe to develop the tool. The TechSprint will begin on June 5, 2023 and last three months, culminating in a showcase day in September 2023.

Support for firms interested in participating:

The GFIN will provide an information pack for firms interested in participating in the event to support the application process. Firms that are successful in their applications will proceed through to on-boarding, which will take place on June 1 and 2. This will provide firms with training on the Digital Sandbox and an in-depth overview of the TechSprint process.

Addressing concerns of greenwashing:

The TechSprint aims to address concerns surrounding greenwashing, which is the practice of making exaggerated, misleading, or unsubstantiated claims about the environmental benefits of a product, service, or investment opportunity. Greenwashing can mislead investors and consumers and harm the overall goal of promoting sustainable finance. The development of a tool to tackle greenwashing risks in financial services is, therefore, an important step towards promoting transparency and credibility in ESG investing.

Birthday of Indian football legend PK Banerjee will be celebrated as ‘AIFF GRASSROOTS DAY’

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced June 23 as ‘AIFF Grassroots Day,’ commemorating the birth anniversary of Indian football icon Pradip Kumar Banerjee. This decision was made in acknowledgment of PK’s remarkable contributions to Indian football, notably his instrumental role in leading the national team to a historic Gold Medal triumph in the 1962 Asian Games. Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran, Secretary General of the AIFF, revealed why PK’s birthday was chosen as an homage to his excellent career as a footballer.

PK Banerjee, renowned as the ‘Football Professor’ in international circles, demonstrated his dedication to football development by enrolling in FIFA’s inaugural coaching course held in Japan in 1969 under German coach Dettmar Cramer. PK completed the course successfully, receiving a First-Class degree. The AIFF Grassroots Day is in line with the Strategic Roadmap ‘Vision 2047,’ which aims to increase grassroots participation in Indian football. The objective is to involve 35 million children in football by 2026 and eventually reach 100 million by 2047. As part of this initiative, the Federation has introduced the Blue Cubs program, collaborating with NGOs, schools, clubs, academies, and other stakeholders to expand the grassroots ecosystem.

Career and Life of Pradip Kumar Banerjee:

Pradip Kumar Banerjee, born on June 23, 1936, in Jalpaiguri, is widely recognized as one of India’s greatest footballers. He played a significant role in India’s Gold Medal victory at the 1962 Asian Games, where he scored four goals, making him the country’s top goalscorer in the tournament. Banerjee had a remarkable international career, representing India in two Olympics (1956, 1960) and three Asian Games (1958, 1962, 1966). In 1961, he was the first recipient of the renowned Arjuna Award, and in 1990, he was awarded the Padma Shri. Banerjee furthered his contribution to football by enrolling in FIFA’s first coaching course in Japan in 1969, conducted by renowned coach Dettmar Cramer. He achieved a First-Class degree from the course and made various coaching achievements, including conducting a football coaching course on Doordarshan, a national television network in India. Banerjee passed away on March 20, 2020, in Kolkata.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams: 

• President: Kalyan Chaubey;
• AIFF has its headquarters at the Football House in Dwarka, New Delhi;
• The All India Football Federation (AIFF) was formed in 1937.

Puma Appoints Karthik Balagopalan as New MD for India

Sportswear retailer Puma has appointed Karthik Balagopalan as the new Managing Director of PUMA India. He formerly served as the company’s Global Director Retail and e-commerce, and he will succeed Abhishek Ganguly, who has been the Managing Director of PUMA India since 2014. Ganguly is set to pursue a career as an entrepreneur in his own venture. Balagopalan will report to Puma CEO Arne Freundt and will be based in Bengaluru.

Balagopalan has been with the company since 2006. Prior to leading PUMA’s global DTC business, he held management positions in retail operations and business development at Puma India. India has been one of the fastest-growing markets for the brand.

About the PUMA:

Puma is a globally recognized sportswear and lifestyle brand that traces its roots back to the mid-20th century. Puma was founded in 1948 by Rudolf Dassler in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Rudolf Dassler, the creator of Adidas, was Rudolf’s brother. The two brothers had founded it together. Puma is a well-known international firm that creates, manufactures, and sells athletic clothing, footwear, and accessories. The company is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

NIIF Appoints Rajiv Dhar as CEO & MD On Interim Basis

National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIFL) has appointed Rajiv Dhar, Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer as the Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of NIIFL on an interim basis, effective May 11, 2023. The planned succession follows Sujoy Bose’s request to relieve him from his current responsibilities as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, a position he held since 2016 in the company.

NIIFL manages over $4.3 billion of equity capital commitments across its three funds – Master Fund, Fund of Funds, and Strategic Opportunities Fund. NIIF Fund of Funds (FoF) is focused on building a portfolio of private equity funds across diversified sectors and investment strategies.

About the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited 

The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIF) is an Indian government-owned investment fund that was established in 2015. It was created to attract both domestic and international investment for infrastructure development projects in India.

The NIIF operates as a Category II Alternative Investment Fund and seeks to invest in infrastructure and related sectors, such as energy, transportation, and urban infrastructure. Its objective is to mobilize funds from various sources, including sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, and other long-term investors, to finance infrastructure projects in the country.

The fund is structured as a fund of funds, which means that it invests in and manages a portfolio of funds that, in turn, invest in infrastructure projects. It also has the flexibility to invest directly in infrastructure projects alongside other investors.

Varanasi’s LBSI Airport Gets India’s First Reading Lounge

The Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport here has become the first in India to have a reading lounge.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s advisor Awanish Awasthi inaugurated the lounge on Tuesday. Apart from books on Kashi, the lounge’s library has a collection of literature and books in many international languages besides books of youth authors published under the Prime Minister Yuva Yojana.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath’s advisor Awanish Awasthi has inaugurated the lounge. Apart from books on Kashi, the lounge’s library has a collection of literature and books in many international languages besides books of youth authors published under Prime Minister Yuva Yojana. The lounge has been established with the assistance of National Book Trust (NBT).

WHO Declares End of Mpox Global Health Emergency

The World Health Organization on Thursday declared an end to the global health emergency for mpox, the rare but potentially serious disease formerly known as monkeypox. Over the last three months, countries reported nearly 90% fewer cases compared to the previous three-month period, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Thursday.

In July 2022, WHO declared mpox, previously known as monkeypox, a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). This move indicates that the crisis due to mpox has come under control.

Mpox spreads through direct contact with body fluids and causes flu-like symptoms and pus-filled skin lesions. The WHO recently also declared an end of public health emergency status for COVID-19.

Ladakh Annual Festival ‘Monlam Chenmo’ Begins

The annual five-day-long Great Prayer Festival, “Ladakh Monlam Chenmo,” a mass prayer camp by Buddhist monks and nuns for world peace and happiness is starting 11th May 2023 in Leh, Ladakh. The event is being organized by the All Ladakh Gonpa Association.

Smonlam Chenmo is a major annual prayer of the Sangha Community of Ladakh gathered at one platform.

On the sidelines of the event, Ladakh MP, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal is organizing a special camp for Sangha Community, which is named “Seva for Sangha’, in collaboration with district administration Leh.

ASI Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award to Jayant Narlikar

An eminent astronomer, Prof Jayant V. Narlikar was awarded the first-ever Govind Swarup Lifetime Achievement Award by the Astronomical Society of India (ASI).

He was also a founder director of the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) in Pune. The ASI instituted the award in 2022 to recognize eminent Indian astronomers for their contributions to the field of astronomy and astrophysics.

Prof Narlikar is known for his study of the Universe.