15 March 2023 Current Affairs – The Day’s Top News | GKSERIES
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Current Affairs for Competitive Exam – 15 March 2023
International Day to Combat Islamophobia 2023: March 15
International Day to Combat Islamophobia 2023: The United Nations established the International Day to Combat Islamophobia in 2022, which is observed annually on March 15 in 140 countries. March 15 was selected as the date because it marks the anniversary of the Christchurch mosque massacres, which left 51 people dead.
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The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution designating March 15 as the International Day to Fight Islamophobia, proposed by Pakistan and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. The resolution was passed three years to the day after a right-wing fanatic attacked two mosques in New Zealand with a bomb, killing over 50 Muslims. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) had 60 member states, and the UN General Assembly approved a resolution that declared March 15 to be the International Day to Fight Islamophobia. No religion, nation, civilization, or ethnic group should be associated with terrorism or violent extremism, according to the statement. It urges an international conversation about fostering a culture of peace and tolerance based on adherence to human rights.
What is Islamophobia?
Islamophobia is a fear, prejudice, and hatred of Muslims that leads to provocation, hostility, and intolerance by threatening, harassing, abusing, inciting, and intimidating Muslims and non-Muslims both online and offline. Motivated by institutional, ideological, political and religious hostility that transcends into structural and cultural racism, it targets the symbols and markers of being a Muslim.
World Consumer rights Day 2023 observed on March 15th globally
World Consumer rights Day 2023: The International Consumer Rights Day is observed every year on March 15 with the goal of promoting consumer protection and increasing global awareness of consumer rights. The day is also used to highlight global market inequities. The yearly celebration of cooperation among the global consumer movement. On this day, consumers around the world advocate for their fundamental rights, demand their protection and observance, and condemn unfair trade practises.
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World Consumer rights Day 2023: Theme
The theme of World Consumer Rights Day 2023 is “Empowering Consumers Through Clean Energy Transitions.” It aims to increase awareness of consumer empowerment and their responsibility to fight for a more rapid transition to renewable energy.
World Consumer rights Day 2023: Significance
The major purpose of International Consumer Rights Day is to protect consumers from unfair treatment or market exploitation that could compromise their rights. Customers understand their rights and how to exercise them in everyday life.
World Consumer rights Day: History
The day was established on March 15, 1983, in response to US President John F. Kennedy’s speech to the US Congress on the same day in 1962. He spoke about the subject of consumer rights, emphasised how important it was, and made history by being the first head of state to do so. Every year on this day, a number of organisations, including Consumer International, mark the occasion by hosting events and launching campaigns to defend consumer rights.
Consumer rights in India:
The Indian Parliament enacted the consumer protection act on December 9, 1986, giving customers more power. The act is primarily concerned with the creation of consumer councils, forums, and appellate courts for the resolution of consumer complaints.
The act embeds the following rights:
- Right to be heard at an appropriate forum
- Right to seek redressal in case of unfair trade practices
- Right to consumer education
- Right to goods and services at competitive prices
- Right to be informed about the quality, potency, purity, standard and price of goods and services
- Right to be protected against wrong marketing of goods and services which are hazardous to the life and property
What is Jago Grahak Jago?
Jago Grahak Jago is a consumer awareness programme launched by the Government of India’s Department of Consumer Affairs under the Ministry of Consumer and Public Distributions in 2005.
Main Features of the Jago Grahak Jago programme
- Media advertisements.
- Video campaigns.
- Printings.
- Posters.
- Audio campaigns.
H3N2 Influenza: Signs and symptoms of severe illness to watch out for
H3N2 Influenza: Signs and symptoms of severe illness to watch out for— According to the World Health Organization (WHO), H3N2 is a variant of the common flu. According to WHO, seasonal influenza is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses that circulate throughout the world. These are classified into various subtypes. Currently circulating in humans are subtype A (H1N1) and A (H3N2) influenza viruses.
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The H3N2 Influenza: Signs and symptoms:
Most of the country is suffering from a flu-like illness. Almost everyone knows someone who is suffering from fever, cough, runny nose and body ache. While flu is not uncommon at this time of the year when the weather changes from extremely cold to warm, this is not the seasonal flu warn experts.
Common symptoms of H3N2 influenza:
The flu symptoms caused by H3N2 are similar to symptoms caused by other seasonal influenza viruses. Symptoms typically appear suddenly and can include:
- cough
- runny or congested nose
- sore throat
- headache
- body aches and pains
- fever
- chills
- fatigue
- diarrhea
- vomiting
How does H3N2 Influenza spread:
Seasonal influenza, according to the WHO, spreads quickly. Crowds increase the likelihood of the spread. The spread also occurs when an infected person sneezes or coughs. Droplets coming out of the nose or mouth containing viruses are dispersed into the air and may affect people as far as a meter away and those in close proximity alike.
Diagnosis of H3N2:
The flu has some symptoms in common with other respiratory illnesses, such as the cold. This is one reason why it’s impossible to know whether a person has the flu just by observing their physical symptoms.
A healthcare professional can perform a lab test to confirm whether you have the flu or some other illness. If you have flu-like symptoms during the traditional flu season (October to May), they may diagnose you with the flu without using a lab test.
Vaccine for H3N2:
Each year, the annual flu vaccine protects against either three or four strains of flu. These are known as trivalent and quadrivalent vaccines, respectively. An H1N1, H3N2, and influenza B strain are included in the trivalent vaccine, while an extra influenza B strain is included in the quadrivalent vaccine.
LIC appoints Tablesh Pandey and M Jagannath as new MDs
LIC appoints Tablesh Pandey and M Jagannath as new MDs: Tablesh Pandey and M. Jagannath have been appointed as the managing directors of the Life Insurance Company (LIC). On April 1, 2023, Tablesh Pandey will take over, and M. Jagannath will start working on March 13, 2023. The two managing directors who left the company this week are Raj Kumar and BC Patnaik. There are currently four managing directors at LIC.
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M. Jagannath joined the LIC in 1988 as a Direct Recruit Officer. He has a wealth of marketing expertise, has held numerous significant positions, and has effectively managed sizable teams. Between 2009 and 2013, he spent 4 years as the Chief Executive Officer and Management Director of LIC (Lanka) Ltd. in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The insurance company’s executive director right now is Tablesh Pandey.
Recently, the Center appointed Siddhartha Mohanty as the interim chairman of the Life Insurance Company of India for a three-month term beginning March 14. (LIC).
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
- LIC Founded: 1 September 1956;
- LIC Headquarters: Mumbai;
- Siddhartha Mohanty as the interim chairman.
A new initiative called ‘beggar-free city’ started in Nagpur, Maharashtra
A new initiative called ‘beggar-free city’ started in Nagpur, Maharashtra: A new project known as “beggar-free city” has been launched in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Amitesh Kumar, the Nagpur City commissioner of police, announced that notification 144 CrPC has been issued in this regard. The social welfare division of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) and the Nagpur City Police are partners in this effort. In order to accommodate homeless people in its shelters, the NMC has developed particular provisions.
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The Nagpur police will strictly enforce this, and begging is not permitted in public places. The social welfare division of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) and the Nagpur City Police are partners in this effort. In order to accommodate homeless people in its shelters, the NMC has developed particular provisions. The civic organisation has a bus and an ambulance on standby to transport beggars apprehended by police to its shelter residence.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
Maharashtra Capital – Mumbai;
Maharashtra Chief Minister – Eknath Sindhe;
Maharashtra Governor – Ramesh Bais.
Ministry of Culture administers ‘Financial Assistance to Veteran Artists’ scheme
Ministry of Culture administers ‘Financial Assistance to Veteran Artists’ scheme: The Ministry of Culture administers the ‘Financial Assistance for Veteran Artists’ Scheme (formerly known as the ‘Scheme for Pension and Medical Aid to Artistes’) to provide financial assistance to veteran artists of the country aged 60 and up in the form of a monthly artists’ pension.
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More About the ‘Financial Assistance to Veteran Artists’ scheme:
It has been the endeavor of the Government to make continuous efforts to ensure that pension to the beneficiaries is disbursed in a timely manner. However, the disbursement of financial assistance to the recommended artists is subject to submission of requisite documents by the beneficiaries selected under the Scheme such as Digital Life Certificate, Income Certificates etc.
Ministry of Culture has entrusted the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) vide an MoU in 2009 for disbursing the monthly artists pension to selected beneficiaries prior to the year 2017. The performance of LIC is reviewed from time to time and advisories are issued to them for timely disbursal of artists beneficiaries upon receipt of requisite documents from them and to submit a quarterly report in this regard. To cut down the delay in disbursal of pension to the old artists, release of artists pension to the selected beneficiaries is made by the Ministry itself upon receipt of requisite documents from them from the year 2017-18.
G20 flower festival begins in New Delhi
G20 flower festival begins: A two-day flower festival, which will see the participation of several G20 nations, was inaugurated at Central Park, Connaught Place, in the Capital.
The festival, which is being held at Central Park and is being organised by the New Delhi Municipal Council, was opened by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav. Japan, Singapore, and the Netherlands are among the G20 nations taking part.
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The objective of the festival is to showcase the vibrancy and colourful display of G20 members and guest countries, the New Delhi Municipal Corporation said in a statement.
For the purpose of showcasing the richness of the Indian subcontinent, flower plants in a variety of hues and kinds are on display in various configurations and installations. In addition, paintings and photographs of flowers from G20 members and invited nations are on display at the festival. The festival is open to everyone from 10 AM to 7 PM and admission is free. The event’s venue will also host the musical and cultural programmes. The festival also showcases paintings or photographs of flowers such as national flowers or major flower gardens of G20 members and guest countries.
SIBC, Maharashtra Govt sign MoU in sustainable infrastructure and Defence
SIBC, Maharashtra Govt sign MoU in sustainable infrastructure and Defence : Sweden India Business Council (SIBC) has signed an MoU with the Maharashtra government for cooperation in waste to energy, sustainable infrastructure & transportation, defense manufacturing, and investment.
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The MoU was signed between SIBC and Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) in the presence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Both have also agreed to work together to explore and facilitate funding opportunities.
India’s retail inflation drops to 6.44% in February 2023
India’s retail inflation drops to 6.44% in February 2023 : According to the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), India’s retail inflation has lowered to 6.44% in February 2023 from 6.52% in January 2023.
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The inflation rate for the food basket was 5.95 per cent in February, lower than 6 per cent in January. Except for November and December 2022, retail inflation has remained above the RBI’s upper tolerance level of 6 per cent since January 2022. The Reserve Bank has projected retail inflation at 6.5 per cent for 2022-23, with the January-December quarter at 5.7 per cent.
But it remained above the upper band of the 4+/- 2 percent medium-term target of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for the second consecutive month. While food inflation eased marginally to 5.95 percent in February 2023 from 6% in January 2023, inflation for cereals, milk, and fruits picked up.
Suryoday Small Finance Bank launches special women’s savings account
Suryoday Small Finance Bank launches special women’s savings account: Suryoday Small Finance Bank on Monday launched a new savings account for women. Suryoday’s Blossom Women’s Savings Account is built on a strong proposition of giving women a complete, simplified, and rewarding banking experience.
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Features:
Women can earn up to 7% interest rate per annum. An exclusive and free Rupay Platinum Debit Card that rewards women customers with discounts and cashback. Monthly Interest Pay-out in the account. One complementary account for child (Savings Aditya Account). Average Monthly Balance (AMB) of ₹10,000.
R Baskar Babu, MD, and CEO, of Suryoday Small Finance Bank said, “We are committed to providing best-in-class customer experience and solutions to our customers. We believe that Blossom Women’s Savings Account will help women to confidently save, invest and move towards achieving their financial goals.”
CEO of Suryoday SFB: R Baskar Babu.