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Current Affairs for Competitive Exam – 2&3 April 2023
World Autism Awareness Day 2023 observed on 2nd April
World Autism Awareness Day 2023: Every April, Autism Speaks, an organisation that advocates for people with autism, observes World Autism Month, which begins on April 2nd with World Autism Awareness Day. This year marks the 16th anniversary of the day, which is recognized by the United Nations and aims to promote awareness and advocacy for the rights of people with autism. Autism is a condition that usually begins during childhood and can continue into adulthood.
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World Autism Awareness Day: Theme
Every year, a different theme is chosen to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day. This year’s theme for World Autism Awareness Day 2023 is “Contribution of Autistic Individuals at Home, Work, the Arts, and Policymaking.”
What is Autism?
Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior. It is called a spectrum disorder because it affects individuals differently and to varying degrees.
Some common signs of autism may include difficulty in social interaction and communication, delayed language development, repetitive behaviors, and difficulties with sensory processing. Some people with autism may also have intellectual disabilities or other health conditions.
It is critical to remember that each person with autism is unique, and there is no single set of symptoms or characteristics that define autism. However, early diagnosis and intervention can greatly improve outcomes for individuals with autism, and there are many therapies and interventions available to help individuals with autism learn and develop new skills.
History of Autism Day
Following a proposal from the State of Qatar, the United Nations General Assembly declared April 2nd as World Autism Awareness Day in 2007. The resolution, titled “World Autism Awareness Day,” was co-sponsored by 62 countries and adopted without a vote.
The first World Autism Awareness Day was observed in 2008, and since then, it has been marked by various events and activities worldwide. The day serves as an opportunity to increase public understanding of autism and encourage individuals, communities, and organizations to take action to support people with autism and their families.
Vice-Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh is new Vice-Chief of Navy
Vice-Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh is new Vice-Chief of Navy: Vice-Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh was appointed Vice-Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS) on April 2nd, as part of a series of high-level changes in the Indian Navy. Vice Admiral Singh graduated from the National Defence Academy in Pune in 1986 and joined the executive branch of the Indian Navy. Over his 37-year career, he has served on various types of ships and held many leadership roles, including Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (CSNCO), Flag Officer Commanding of the Western Fleet, Commandant Naval War College, and Controller Personnel Services. Prior to becoming VCNS, he served as Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Operations). He received the Nao Sena Medal in 2009 and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2020 in recognition of his distinguished service.
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As part of the recent high-level changes in the Indian Navy, Vice-Admiral Suraj Berry has assumed the position of Chief of Personnel (COP), while Vice-Admiral Atul Anand has taken over as Director-General Naval Operations (DGNO). Vice-Admiral Anand joined the Navy’s Executive Branch in 1988 and served as the Flag Officer Commanding of the Maharashtra and Karnataka Naval Areas before being promoted to three stars and taking on the role of DGNO. Vice-Admiral Berry, who specializes in gunnery and missile warfare, was commissioned in 1987 and had previously served as Controller-Personnel Services at naval headquarters before taking up his new role as COP.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
- Chief of Naval Staff: Admiral R Hari Kumar;
- Indian Navy Founded: 26 January 1950;
- Indian Navy headquarters: New Delhi
India’s forex reserves rise $5.98 billion to $578.78 billion
India’s forex reserves rise $5.98 billion to $578.78 billion: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported that India’s foreign exchange reserves increased for the second week in a row, reaching USD 578.778 billion in the week ending March 24. This indicates a rise of USD 5.978 billion in the week.
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Current Trends In India’s Forex Reserves:
In the previous week, the forex reserves had gone up by USD 12.8 billion, bringing the total forex reserves to USD 572.8 billion. The rise in reserves is primarily due to an increase in foreign currency assets, which increased by USD 6.48 billion to USD 536.99 billion in the week ending March 24.
It is worth noting that India’s forex reserves hit a record high of USD 645 billion in October 2021, but have since been declining due to the central bank using the reserves to defend the rupee against pressures caused by global developments.
Component of the Forex Reserves:
The value of gold reserves has remained constant at USD 39.59 billion. The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) special drawing rights fell by USD 6 million to USD 1.53 billion, while India’s reserve position with the IMF fell by USD 47 million to USD 5.71 billion.
Indian-origin robotics engineer to head NASA’s newly-established Moon to Mars Programme
Indian-origin robotics engineer to head NASA’s newly-established Moon to Mars Programme: Amit Kshatriya, an Indian-American engineer with experience in software and robotics, has been named the first director of NASA’s new Moon to Mars Program. This programme was designed to establish a long-term presence on the Moon, which is essential for preparing for future Mars missions. Kshatriya will take over as NASA’s first chief operating officer immediately. He will immediately assume the role of leading the office, which will oversee the agency’s human exploration activities on the Moon and Mars. As the head of the office, Kshatriya will be responsible for planning and executing human missions to these celestial bodies for the betterment of humanity.
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Kshatriya has previously served as the director of the Space Launch System, Orion, and Exploration Ground Systems programs, where he provided leadership and integration. He has also been involved in a number of Artemis Campaign Development Division initiatives aimed at supporting NASA’s Moon to Mars goals. Kshatriya was the acting constable associate administrator for the Common Exploration Systems Development Division prior to his current position. Kshatriya’s career in the space program began in 2003, where he worked as a software engineer, robotics engineer, and spacecraft operator primarily focused on the robotic assembly of the International Space Station.
About the Moon to Mars Programme
The newly-established Moon to Mars Programme Office has been created to assist NASA in achieving its ambitious goal of landing humans on Mars and conducting exploration missions on the Moon. The office is responsible for critical hardware development, mission integration, and risk management functions that support the agency’s exploration approach, according to the 2022 NASA Authorisation Act. This approach is based on using Artemis missions to the Moon as a means of unlocking new scientific discoveries and preparing for future human missions to Mars, as stated in the press release.
Fiscal deficit till February hits 83 per cent of FY23 target at Rs 14.5 lakh crore
Fiscal deficit till February hits 83 per cent of FY23 target at Rs 14.5 lakh crore: According to data released by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), the central government’s fiscal deficit reached 82.8% of the full-year target at the end of February. The fiscal deficit represents the gap between the government’s expenditure and revenue collection during the April-February period, and it amounted to Rs 14.53 lakh crore in actual terms.
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All About The Controller General of Accounts (CGA) New Data On Fiscal Deficit, Tax Collection, Govt Expenditure and more:
- When compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year, the fiscal deficit at the end of February this year was marginally higher, reaching 82.8% of the current fiscal year’s Revised Estimate (RE). The CGA’s data also showed that the net tax collection during the first 11 months of the current fiscal year was Rs 17,32,193 crore, which is equivalent to 83% of the RE for 2022-23. In contrast, during the same period last fiscal year, the net tax collection stood at 83.9% of the RE for 2021-22.
- According to CGA data, the government’s total expenditure during the April-February period of the current fiscal year was Rs 34.93 lakh crore, accounting for 83.4% of the year’s Revised Estimate (RE). Out of this amount, Rs 29,03,363 crore was spent on Revenue Account, while Rs 5,90,227 crore was spent on Capital Account. A significant portion of the revenue expenditure was spent on interest payments, which amounted to Rs 7,98,957 crore, while Rs 4,59,547 crore was spent on major subsidies.
- While there may be some deviations from revised estimates for corporate tax, disinvestment receipts, and certain categories of expenditures as a result of the supplementary demand for grants, the rating agency Icra does not expect the fiscal deficit to exceed the revised target of Rs 17.6 lakh crore for 2022-23.
- The government aims to bring the fiscal deficit below 4.5% of the GDP by 2025-26, and the fiscal deficit target for 2023-24 was set at 5.9% of the GDP in the Union Budget presented in February. The government borrows from the market to finance its fiscal deficit.
Georgia became first American state to pass resolution condemning Hinduphobia
Georgia became first American state to pass resolution condemning Hinduphobia: The Assembly of the US state of Georgia has passed a resolution condemning Hinduphobia (Prejudice towards Hinduism). Georgia has become the first US state to implement such a legal measure.An overview of the newsThe resolution condemns Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry, stating that “Hinduism is the world’s largest and oldest religion,” with 1.2 billion adherents in more than 100 countries.
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The resolution said that this religion incorporates diverse traditions and faith with values of acceptance, mutual respect and peace. According to the resolution, the American-Hindu community has made significant contributions to fields such as medicine, science and engineering, information technology, hospitality, finance, education, manufacturing, energy, and retail. The proposal was introduced by Representatives Lauren McDonald and Todd Jones from Atlanta’s Forsyth County. A large number of Hindu and Indian-American communities live in Atlanta. The resolution also states that the contribution of the Hindu community in the fields of yoga, Ayurveda, meditation, food, music and art has enriched the cultural fabric.
What is Hinduphobia?
Hinduphobia is a set of hostile, destructive and derogatory attitudes towards Hinduism and Hindus that may manifest as prejudice, fear or hatred. It is true that Hindu Americans have faced discrimination across America.
About Georgia
Prime Minister – Irakli Garibashvili
President – Salome Zurabishvili
Capital -Tbilisi
Currency – Georgian lari (GEL)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Foundation day – 1st April
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Foundation day – 1st April: The Foundation Day of the Reserve Bank of India is celebrated on 1st April every year.About Reserve Bank of IndiaRBI was established on April 1, 1935 as per the provisions of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. It started functioning from 1 April 1935. The central office of the Reserve Bank was established in Kolkata which was permanently shifted to Mumbai in the year 1937.
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It was nationalized in 1949 and now the government of India is the owner of RBI. It has the power to regulate Banks under the Banking Regulation Act 1949. It has the power to regulate the Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) under the RBI act 1934.
RBI is also the regulator of the digital payment system under the Payment and settlement act 2007. Before independence till 1942 RBI used to issue currency not only for India but also for Myanmar which was then known as Burma. However, it was discontinued after 1947.
Headquarters of RBI: Mumbai
Governor of RBI : Shaktikanta Das
Major functions of RBI
Formulation, implementation and monitoring of monetary policy. To maintain price stability keeping in view the objective of growth. Sir Osborne Smith was made the first Governor of RBI. To lay down broad norms for banking operations. To protect the interests of the depositors and to provide affordable banking services to the general public. Administration of Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999. Issuance and exchange of currency. Role of merchant bank for central and state governments.
ISRO successfully conducts landing experiment of the Reusable Launch Vehicle
ISRO successfully conducts landing experiment of the Reusable Launch Vehicle: The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on 2 April successfully conducted the Reusable Launch Vehicle Autonomous Landing Mission (RLV LEX).
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An overview of the news
The test was conducted at the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR), Chitradurga, Karnataka. A Chinook Helicopter of the Indian Air Force carried the launch vehicle to a height of 4.5 kms and released it in mid-air. The RLV took off at 7.10 am and landed at the ATR airstrip at 7.40 am.
It is noteworthy that the rocket can be launched again with the help of a reusable launch vehicle. This has successfully achieved the autonomous precise landing of the Space vehicle. ISRO had developed the navigation system, instrumentation and sensors on its own. With this successful test, the dream of developing a reusable spacecraft in India can become a reality.
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
It was established on 15 August 1969. It is the national space agency of India. It launches its space rocket from Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
Headquarters: Bengaluru
Chairman: S Somnath
Former cricketer Salim Durani passes away at the age of 88
Former cricketer Salim Durani passes away at the age of 88: Former India all-rounder cricketer Salim Durani passed away on 2 April after a prolonged illness. He was 88 years old.An overview of the newsSalim Durrani was living in Gujarat’s Jamnagar with his younger brother, Jahangir Durani. He was born on 11 December 1934 in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. Later Durrani’s family settled in Karachi. During the India-Pakistan partition, Durani’s family had settled in India.
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He was known as a brilliant all-rounder. He made a significant contribution in the series against England in 1961-62. In the last two Tests, Salim led India to victory. He took 8 wickets in Kolkata and 10 wickets in Chennai Test. India won the 5 match test series 2-0. He was the first cricketer to be honored with the Arjuna Award. He was given this honor in 1961.
He played the last Test match for India in February 1973 against England at Brabourne Stadium Mumbai. After this he retired from cricket. After retirement, he also tried his hand in the film industry. He worked in the Bollywood film ‘Charitra’. Durani played 29 Tests for India and scored 1202 and took 75 wickets. In first-class cricket, Durani has 8545 runs and 484 wickets in 170 matches.
Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launches Sagar Setu Mobile App
Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launches Sagar Setu Mobile App: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal launched the App Version of National Logistics Portal (Marine) ‘Sagar-Setu’ in the presence of Shri Shripad Y. Naik, MoS, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Shri Sudhansh Pant, Secretary and other senior officials.
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The app has been envisaged with deliverables covering features like Login Module, Service Catalogue, Common Application Format, Letter of Credit, Bank Guarantee, Certification, and Track & Trace etc. It will provide real-time information of activities that are generally not in reach of the importer, exporter, and customs broker including vessel-related information, gate, container freight stations and transactions on fingertips. It also enables digital transactions for payments required for the clearance process of import and export like container freight station charges, shipping line charges, transportation charges, etc.
While launching this app Shri Sonowal mentioned, ‘the SAGAR-SETU app of the National Logistics Portal (Marine) would help custodians in easier access to functionalities on a handheld device. Mobile App will ensure data mobility such that approvals & monitoring shall be at the finger tips of port & ministry officials and stakeholders as well’.
Benefits for Traders
Improve convenience with the reduced turnaround time for approval and compliance. Increase the visibility of operations and tracking.
