21 March 2023 Current Affairs – The Day’s Top News | GKSERIES
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Indian Industrialist Shri Ratan Tata appointed in ‘Order of Australia’ for distinguished service
Indian Industrialist Shri Ratan Tata appointed in ‘Order of Australia’ for distinguished service: Ratan Tata, an Indian industrialist and philanthropist, has been appointed as an Honorary Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AO) for his outstanding contributions to the Australia-India bilateral relationship, particularly in trade, investment, and philanthropy. The announcement was made by Australia’s Governor-General, following a recommendation by Australia’s High Commissioner to India, Barry O’Farrell.
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Ratan Tata: one of the richest entrepreneurs in the world:
Ratan Tata, who is the Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons and a former Chairman of the Tata Group, is recognized as one of the wealthiest entrepreneurs worldwide, with a net worth exceeding $1 billion as of 2022. Despite his enormous success, he remains one of India’s most understated business leaders. Ratan Tata is well-known for his philanthropic work and motivational speeches, in addition to his business achievements.
Ratan Tata: India-Australia Relations:
Ratan Tata has played a critical role in promoting and strengthening Australia-India relations, wielding significant influence in this regard. He has been a vocal proponent of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement, which was successfully concluded in 2022, and has lent his support to various delegations of business and government officials visiting India.
Tata and India-Australia cooperation:
Ratan Tata’s advocacy for stronger ties between Australia and India has been both resolute and impactful. He has been a vocal supporter of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement, which was ultimately finalized in 2022. Furthermore, he has assisted visiting business and government dignitaries in India, thereby strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been operating in Australia since 1998 and currently has the largest Australian workforce of any Indian company, employing approximately 17,000 staff and associates. In addition to its commercial operations, TCS also actively contributes to the Australian community through a noteworthy pro-bono program. This initiative provides free IT services to six not-for-profit Australian organizations that focus on health and Indigenous leadership.
G Krishnakumar appoints as Bharat Petroleum Corporation’s chairman
G Krishnakumar appoints as Bharat Petroleum Corporation’s chairman: G. Krishnakumar has been named Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a ‘Maharatna’ and Fortune Global 500 company. Krishnakumar, an electrical and electronics engineer from National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli and a postgraduate in finance management from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, was executive director in the company before his elevation. He replaces Arun Kumar Singh, who retired as chairman in October 2022. Post that, Gupta was holding additional charge of the chairman. According to an official order, Krishnakumar will serve as chairman and managing director until April 2025, or until further notice, whichever comes first.
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History of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
The Burmah Shell was acquired by the Indian government on January 24, 1976, resulting in the creation of Bharat Refineries Limited. It changed its name to Bharat Petroleum Company Limited on August 1st, 1977. Also, it was the first refinery to process Bombay High, a recently discovered indigenous crude.
Rohan Bopanna becomes oldest tennis player to win ATP Masters 1000 title
The Record of Bopanna & Ebden: Rohan Bopanna, a 43-year-old Indian tennis player, and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden have become the oldest duo to win an ATP Masters 1000 title. They defeated the top-seeded team of Wesley Koolhof and Neil Skupski in the men’s doubles final of the Indian Wells Masters 2023 tournament in California. The first set was won 6-3 by Bopanna and Ebden, but the second set was lost 2-6. However, they managed to win the match by clinching the deciding tie-breaker 10-8.
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About Bopanna career win: Bopanna has now won 24 ATP titles, including five ATP Masters 1000, and has become the oldest player to win an ATP Masters 1000 title, breaking the record of Canadian Daniel Nestor, who won the 2015 Cincinnati Masters at the age of 42. This was Bopanna’s second title of the year, following his win with Ebden at the Qatar Open last month. In the semi-finals of the Indian Wells Masters, the unseeded Bopanna-Ebden pair defeated the defending champions John Isner and Jack Sock of the USA in straight sets. They also won their quarter-final match against the Canadian pair of Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov in straight sets. Bopanna-Ebden received a walkover in the round of 16 and won their opening match against Rafael Matos of Brazil and David Vega Hernandez of Spain in three sets.
Bopanna, a former world No. 3 in men’s doubles, was ranked 15th in the ATP doubles rankings prior to the tournament. However, after winning the Indian Wells Masters, he has moved up to 11th in the live doubles tennis rankings.
List of 10 happiest countries in the world for 2023
10 happiest countries in the world for 2023: The World Happiness Report 2023 is now available. According to the World Happiness Index for 2023, Finland is the happiest country in the world for the sixth year in a row. Let’s take a look at the top ten happiest countries in the world as of 2023.
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10 happiest countries in the world for 2023: According to World Happiness Index
To determine where people are happy in the world, researchers looked at six important variables: social support, money, health, independence, charity, and lack of corruption. The survey discovered that, despite a number of converging crises, overall life satisfaction is on par with levels prior to the epidemic.
Finland, known for its beautiful landscapes and high standard of living, retains the top spot due to its simple way of life, commitment to sustainability, close connection to nature, and enjoyment of seasonal and local foods. Israel and the Netherlands completed the top five, placing second and third, respectively, behind Denmark and Iceland.
India has been ranked 125th out of 146 countries, a nine-position improvement from its 2022 ranking. However, India’s ranking is lower than even war-torn countries like Russia and Ukraine. Furthermore, India’s neighboring countries such as Nepal, China, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka have a higher ranking than India.
10 happiest countries in the world for 2023: Key Points
- The team behind the World Happiness Report 2023 discovered that many ordinary acts of kindness, such as lending a helping hand to a stranger, donating to charity, and volunteering, are all above pre-pandemic levels.
- Happiness has been demonstrated to increase as a result of acts of kindness, according to research co-author Lara Aknin.
- The 2023 also examined the Ukrainian survey data that was readily available.
- “The tragic impact of the conflict is clear to all, and thus we discover that Ukraine’s well-being has taken a serious hit,” says Jan-Emmanuel De Neve.
- Yet what is unexpected is that the state of the economy in Ukraine declined less than it did in 2014 when Russia annexed Crimea.
List of 10 happiest countries in the world for 2023
Below is the List of 10 happiest countries in the world for 2023:
1. Finland
Finland is a Northern European country bordered by Russia, Sweden, and Norway. Helsinki, the nation’s capital, is situated in the Baltic Sea on a peninsula and several nearby islands. Suomenlinna, a coastal castle built in the 18th century, as well as the chic Design District and other museums, can all be found in Helsinki. The nation’s Arctic Lapland province, a large wilderness with national parks and ski areas, offers the opportunity to view the Northern Lights.
2. Denmark
Denmark is a Nordic country comprised of the Jutland Peninsula and numerous islands. The resund bridge connects it to neighbouring Sweden. Copenhagen, the country’s capital, is home to royal palaces, the vibrant Nyhavn port, the Tivoli amusement park, and the well-known “Little Mermaid” monument. Hans Christian Andersen’s hometown is Odense, which has a historic centre with cobblestone streets and half-timbered homes.
3. Iceland
The stunning terrain of the Nordic island nation of Iceland, which has volcanoes, geysers, hot springs, and lava fields, defines the country. National parks Vatnajökull and Snaefellsjökull provide protection for enormous glaciers. The capital, Reykjavik, is powered by geothermal energy and is home to the National and Saga museums, which chronicle Iceland’s Viking history.
4. Israel
Israel, a Middle Eastern country on the Mediterranean Sea, is regarded as the biblical Holy Land by Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike. Jerusalem contains the holiest sites. The Temple Mount complex, which is located within its Old City, houses the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Dome of the Rock monument, the Western Wall, and the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Tel Aviv, the financial centre of Israel, is renowned for its Bauhaus style and beaches.
5. Netherlands
The Netherlands is a nation in northwest Europe with a flat topography that is home to canals, tulip fields, windmills, and bicycle paths. The Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, and the house where Jewish diarist Anne Frank hid during World War II are all located in Amsterdam, the country’s capital. From the city’s “Golden Period” in the 17th century, canalside homes and a collection of artwork by Rembrandt and Vermeer are still standing.
6. Sweden
Sweden is a Scandinavian country with tens of thousands of inland lakes, glaciated mountains, and coastal islands. Its major cities, including the capital and largest city in the east, Stockholm, and the coastal Gothenburg and Malmö. 14 islands make up Stockholm. Together with the mediaeval old town, Gamla Stan, royal residences, and museums like outdoor ones, it features more than 50 bridges. Skansen
7. Norway
A Scandinavian nation, Norway is home to mountains, glaciers, and extensive coastline fjords. The capital, Oslo, is a city with parks and museums. The Viking Ship Museum in Oslo has preserved Viking ships on display. The starting location for cruises to the breathtaking Sognefjord is Bergen, which has colourful wooden buildings. Very popular in Norway are hiking, skiing, and fishing, particularly in the Olympic ski resort in Lillehammer.
8. Switzerland
Switzerland is a hilly nation in Central Europe that is home to many lakes, towns, and the lofty Alps. Medieval neighbourhoods may be found throughout its cities, like the Zytglogge clock tower in Bern, the nation’s capital, and the wooden chapel bridge in Lucerne. The nation is renowned for its hiking trails and ski resorts. Key businesses include banking and finance, while Swiss goods like watches and chocolate are well-known worldwide.
9. Luxembourg
The small European nation of Luxembourg is bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It is primarily rural, with rocky gorges of the Mullerthal region in the east, the Moselle river valley in the southeast, and extensive Ardennes woodland and nature parks in the north. The iconic mediaeval old town of Luxembourg City, the nation’s capital, is guarded and set on sheer cliffs.
10. New Zealand
The island nation of New Zealand is located in the western Pacific Ocean. Around 700 smaller islands make up its two main landmasses, the North Island and the South Island. With 268,021 square kilometres, it is the sixth-largest island nation.
National Youth Conclave 2023 (NYC 2023) Organized under India’s G20 Presidency
National Youth Conclave 2023 (NYC 2023) Organized under India’s G20 Presidency:
About National Youth Enclave
The National Youth Conclave 2023 is an upcoming event in India that aims to bring the country’s youth and government leadership together. The event is being organized under the aegis of India’s G20 presidency and in conjunction with the Urban20 and Youth20 engagement groups. The objective of the conclave is to provide an opportunity for cross-learning between the youth and government leaders.
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What is Urban20?
The Urban-20 (U20) is a city diplomacy initiative launched during the One Planet Summit in Paris on December 12, 2017. The U20 provides a platform for cities from G20 countries to discuss critical urban development issues, such as climate change, social inclusion, sustainable mobility, and affordable housing, and propose collective solutions. C40 Cities (C40) and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) convene the U20, which is led by a rotating Chair city based in the G20 host country. For the U20 2023 Cycle, the City of Ahmedabad held the chair. As the chair city, Ahmedabad will showcase its unique urban development and climate change initiatives, as well as its rich culture and heritage to the participants.
What is Youth20(Y20)?
The Y20 is the official youth engagement group for the G20, which is a forum for the largest and most advanced economies in the world. The Y20 process aims to bring together young leaders from around the world to discuss and debate global challenges, as well as to propose policy recommendations that G20 leaders can put into action. These policy recommendations are compiled in a communiqué, which is publicly announced at the Y20 Summit and presented to world leaders as part of the official G20 summit. India recently hosted the Y20 summit for the first time and its key focus was to bring young leaders together from across the globe to discuss ideas and draft an agenda for action. During India’s presidency, the Y20 activities will focus on global youth leadership and partnership. Over the next eight months, there will be Pre-Summits on the five Y20 themes, as well as various discussions and seminars at various universities across the country leading up to the final Youth-20 Summit.
International Ayurvet conclave on ‘Veterinary and Ayurveda’ inaugurated at Haridwar
International Ayurvet conclave on ‘Veterinary and Ayurveda’ inaugurated at Haridwar: International Ayurvet conclave on the theme ‘Veterinary and Ayurveda’, was inaugurated at Rishikul campus of Ayurvedic University at Haridwar on Friday.
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Addressing the seminar, Union Minister of State for Animal husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Sanjiv Baliyan said, Ayurveda is being used for treatment of animals from times immemorial. He said that government has taken initiative to validate use of Ayurveda in the treatment of animals. He said that attempt will be made to include this subject in the syllabus of various universities. The event, which began on March 17, was inaugurated by Sanjiv Baliyan, the Union Minister of State for Animal Husbandry, Dairying, and Fisheries.
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During his address, Baliyan highlighted the historical use of Ayurveda in animal treatment and shared that the government is working towards validating its use. He also expressed interest in including the subject in the curricula of various universities. The seminar concluded on March 19.
Rajasthan CM announced 19 new districts and three new divisions
Rajasthan CM announced 19 new districts and three new divisions: During the discussion on the Finance and Appropriation Bill in the Legislative Assembly on March 17, 2023, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced the creation of 19 new districts and three new divisions in the state. Rajasthan will now have 19 new districts and 3 new divisions, taking the number of districts to 50 and divisions to 10.
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More about the new districts announced by CM Gehlot :
- Anupgarh, Balotra, Beawar, Deeg, Didwana-Kuchaman, Dudu, Gangapur City, Jaipur North, Jaipur South, Jodhpur East, Jodhpur West, Kekri, Kotputli-Behror, Khairthal, Neem Ka Thana, Phalodi, Salumbar, Sanchor, and Shahpura will become districts under Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.
- The CM also declared adding three new administrative: Sikar, Banswara and Pali.
- Jaipur North, Jaipur South, Dudu and Phalodi districts have been carved out of Jaipur district.
- Jodhpur East, Jodhpur West and Kotputli-Behror districts have been carved out of Jodhpur district.
- For the new districts and divisions, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot proposed a budget of Rs 2,000 crore for the first phase of implementation of infrastructure and human resource development.
Important facts about Rajasthan:
Rajasthan now has the third highest number of districts in the country after Uttar Pradesh (75) and Madhya Pradesh (52).
- Formation: 30 March 1949
- Total Area: 342,239 km2 (132,139 sq mi)
- Area Rank: 1st
- Population: 68,548,437
- Population rank: 7th
- Density: 200/km2 (520/sq mi)
- Literacy Rate (%): 79.19%
- Sex Ratio: 928(F)/1000(M)
- Legislative Assembly: 200 Seats
- Lower House: 25 Seats
- Upper House: 10 Seats
- Number of Districts: 52
- Language: Hindi, Malvi, Dhundhari,Marwari,Dhundhari, Harauti
Lalit Kumar Gupta named as CMD of Cotton Corporation of India (CCI)
CMD of Cotton Corporation of India (CCI): The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved Lalit Kumar Gupta as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) (ACC). CCI is a government-owned company that reports to the Ministry of Textile. An order from the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) has been issued, stating that Gupta will assume the role of CMD of CCI with immediate effect, for a period of five years or until his superannuation, or until further orders, whichever comes first.
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Gupta was suggested by the PESB panel for the position of CMD of CCI, and he currently holds the position of Director (Finnane) within the same organisation.
Gupta holds an MBA in Marketing from the ITM Business School in Navi Mumbai, as well as a Chartered Accountant (CA) certification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). He is also a member of the Institute of the Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). With significant experience in the Finance and related sectors, Gupta has a lengthy connection with the Cotton Corporation spanning approximately 25 years. He became a part of CCI in August 1994.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
Cotton Corporation of India Headquarters: Mumbai;
Cotton Corporation of India Founded: 1970
ISRO to conduct young scientist programme in Bengaluru
ISRO to conduct young scientist programme in Bengaluru : The Indian Space Research Organisation is organizing a young scientist program named Yuva VIgyani Karyakram (YUVIKA).
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Aim: To impart basic knowledge on space technology, space science, and space applications to students of Class IX.
Registration for the program has been started on March 20, 2023. The YUVIKA program will be conducted between May 15 and 26 at seven centers. Interested students studying in Class 9 as on 1 January 2023 within India are eligible to apply.
India on track to achieve energy independence by 2047
India on track to achieve energy independence by 2047 : According to the US Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, India can achieve energy independence by its 100th year of independence in 2047.
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Study title: Pathways to Atmanirbhar Bharat
It has been suggested that achieving this goal would result in significant economic, environmental, and energy benefits for India, including USD 2.5 trillion in consumer savings by 2047. It also reduces fossil fuel import expenditure by 90% ($240 billion) annually.
Africa-India field training exercise, AFINDEX-23 to be held in Pune, India
Africa-India field training exercise, AFINDEX-23 to be held in Pune, India : The 10-day Africa-India Field Training Exercise (AFINDEX 2023) will be organized in Pune, India from March 21-30, 2023 to strengthen the military ties between the countries. Over 22 countries are scheduled to attend the conclave while 20 countries are expected to be part of the exercise, Army officials said.
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“The objective is to continue to build upon the initiatives taken to strengthen India-Africa relations, with a focus on enhancing peace and security and create opportunities to exchange ideas and perspectives,” a Defence official said.
It is also an opportunity to learn from the African experience in cooperative security and management of security crisis situations, the official said. “It also helps to promote a collaborative approach in capacity enhancement of African Armies.”
The India-Africa Army Chiefs Conclave will be held in Pune from March 28-29, 2023. The exercise will promote the idea of Africa-India Militaries for Regional Unity (AMRUT). A comprehensive validation exercise on the theme “Humanitarian Mine Actions and Peace Keeping Operations”.