Current Affairs - 02 Apr 2022

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International Children’s Book Day celebrates on 02 April

The International Children’s Book Day (ICBD) is organised annually on the 2nd of April since 1967, by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY). IBBY is an international non-profit organization, to inspire a love of reading and to call attention to children’s books.

In 2022, Canada is hosting International Children’s Book Day with this chosen theme: “Stories are wings that help you soar every day.” Every year, a different international section of IBBY hosts a children’s books event on or around April 2 (which is the birthday of classic children’s book author Hans Christian Andersen). The host country picks a theme and invites a well-known author and illustrator to create a message for children around the world.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

International Board on Books for Young People Founder: Jella Lepman.
International Board on Books for Young People Founded: 1953, Zürich, Switzerland.
International Board on Books for Young People Headquarters: Basel, Switzerland.

Anurag Thakur launches logo, mascot jersey & anthem of Khelo India University Games 2021

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur and Governor of Karnataka, TC Gehlot launched the logo, jersey, mascot and anthem of the Khelo India University Games 2021 (KIUG 2021) on April 01, 2022, at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. The theme song has been composed by Kannada rapper Chandan Shetty. The KIUG 2021 will be held in Karnataka between April 24 and May 3, 2022.

This will be the second edition of KIUG. The first edition was hosted by Odisha in 2020. KIUG 2021 was postponed for 2022 due to the Covid crisis. A Khelo India App for live updates on the Games has also been launched by Karnataka. Around 4500 athletes, representing 20 sports from across the country will participate in the KIUG 2021.

Dr. S Raju takes charge as DG of Geological Survey of India

Dr S Raju has taken over as the Director-General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) with effect from April 01, 2022. He succeeds R. S. Garkhal who superannuated on March 31, 2022. Prior to this, Dr Raju was holding the post of Additional Director General and National Head, Mission-III & IV at GSI HQ.

Dr.S. Raju joined the Geological Survey of India in 1988. During the initial period of his career, he was instrumental in geological mapping of Bundelkhand Granitic Complex in Uttar Pradesh and also executed an investigation on gold mineralization and carried out a geo-environmental appraisal of Jhansi district of Bundelkhand Region, Uttar Pradesh. With his expertise, he has also supplemented in the geology of Tamil Nadu especially, establishing the metamorphic and techtono-magmatic history of the Satyamangalam Group of rocks.

Mahesh Verma named as chairperson of NABH

Vice-Chancellor of Indraprastha University, Mahesh Verma has been appointed as the new chairperson of the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH). NABH is a constituent board of the Quality Council of India (QCI). This is responsible for setting benchmarks for quality and certifying hospitals and other health facilities. NABH is also a member of the board of the Asian Society for Quality in Healthcare (ASQua).

About the Dr Verma

Dr Verma is a recipient of Padma Shri as well as Dr. B. C. Roy award. He has also received the National Science and Technology award. He is currently the vice-chancellor of Delhi’s Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, and Professor Emeritus at Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences. He is the president of the India chapter of the International Association for Disability and Oral Health and the Indian Academy of Restorative Dentistry. He is also the president-elect of the International Association of Dental Research, India Division, and the Indian Society of Dental Research.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

NABH Founded: 2006, India;
NABH Headquarters: New Delhi.

Ukraine War New: Russia-Ukraine War update today

According to the governor of the Poltava region, Russian missiles struck two cities in central Ukraine early Saturday, causing damage to infrastructure and residential buildings. “Poltava. Overnight, a missile hit one of the infrastructure facilities “In an online article, Dmitry Lunin Kremenchuk expressed his thoughts. . In the morning, there were numerous attacks on the city. Poltava city, east of Kyiv, is the seat of the Poltava region, while Kremenchuk is one of the region’s important cities.

Ukrainian forces have captured a crucial road in eastern Kharkiv following severe fighting, according to UK military intelligence. Ukrainian forces are advancing against withdrawing Russian soldiers in the neighbourhood of Kyiv, according to UK military intelligence. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the president of Ukraine, has refused to say whether he ordered an attack on a Russian fuel station.

In an interview with FOX News, Zelenskyy stated that any instructions he issues as commander in chief are not discussed. Earlier, the secretary of Ukraine’s national security council refuted Moscow’s claims that two Ukrainian helicopter gunships had hit a facility north of the border in Belgorod.

Ukraine in EU?

On June 27, 2014, the new president of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko, signed the economic section of Ukraine–European Union Association Agreement. Ukraine entered the DCFTA with the EU on January 1, 2016.

Ukraine’s Condition

Ukraine is one of Europe’s poorest countries. It has a poor life expectancy and severe corruption as of 2020. Ukraine, on the other hand, is one of the world’s top grain exporters due to its vast fertile territory.

Ukraine’s relations with India

At the international level, Ukraine enjoys a positive relationship with India. Ukraine supports the Simla Agreement as a basis for resolving the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. Ukraine is also a supporter of India. In December 1991, the Republic of India recognised Ukraine as a sovereign entity, and diplomatic ties were established in January 1992. The Indian Embassy in Kyiv was established in May 1992, and the Ukrainian Embassy in New Delhi was established in February 1993. From 1962 to March 1999, the Consulate General of India in Odessa was in operation. After Russia, Ukraine is India’s second-largest trade partner in the former Soviet Union.

Mirabai Chanu Biography 2022

Mirabai Chanu, who started lifting firewood as a toddler, is now one of India’s most well-known weightlifters. At the Tokyo Olympics, Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, a girl from Manipur’s East Imphal district, made history by winning the silver medal in the Women’s 49kg Weightlifting event. She began competing on the international scene at a young age, earning international medals and gaining notoriety. In the women’s 49kg category at the Tokyo Olympics 2020, Mirabai Chanu was considered a favourite.

Mirabai Chanu, a native of Manipur’s capital city Imphal, is 26 years old and was born on August 8, 1994. When she was 11 years old, she earned her first gold medal in a local weightlifting competition. She went on to compete in the World and Asian Junior Championships, winning medals in both. Kunjarani Devi, an Indian weightlifter, is her idol.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Mirabai Chanu debuted on the international stage at the age of 20 when she won a silver medal in the 48kg division at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
In 2017, Mirabai won gold at the World Weightlifting Championships in Anaheim, California. She was the first Indian weightlifter to do so in two decades.
Chanu had a lower back issue in 2018, which prevented her from competing in any of the tournaments throughout the year. In 2019, she made an incredible return at the World Championships in Thailand. She made the event memorable by breaking the 200kg barrier for the first time in her career, despite finishing fourth.
Mirabai Chanu set a new world record in the women’s 49kg clean and jerk with a lift of 119kgs at the Asian weightlifting championships in Tashkent in April. Due to a lackluster performance in the snatch, Chanu had to settle for a bronze medal in the Asian championships. Manipur’s Chief Minister, N. Biren Singh, praised Chanu and presented her with a gift of 2 million rupees.
In 2018, she received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, India’s highest civilian sporting honour. Chanu was awarded the Padma Shri by the Indian government in 2018.
Mirabai Chanu, the only Indian weightlifter competing in the Tokyo Olympics 2020, won a silver medal.

OTHER LIFE EVENTS

In the 2016 national trials for the Rio Olympics, Chanu smashed former Indian weightlifter and her idol Kunjarani Devi’s 12-year-old record, winning her a spot on the national roster for the Rio Olympics. She failed to complete any of her three ‘clean and jerk’ attempts at the Rio Olympics and only had one successful snatch attempt. Mirabai had a DNF and did not get a medal, but she kept her positive attitude and competed again later in 2017.

Axis Bank takes Citibank’s India consumer business in a Rs 12,325 crores

Citigroup has announced that Axis Bank will be acquiring Citibank’s India consumer business for an amount of USD 1.6 billion (Rs 12,325 crores) in an all-cash deal. This transaction will be including Citibank India’s consumer banking businesses, which include retail banking, credit cards, consumer loans, and wealth management.

After acquiring:

This transaction will also be including the sale of Citibank’s non-banking financial company consumer business, Citicorp Finance (India) Limited, which comprises a financing business that is asset-backed and also includes construction equipment and commercial vehicle loans, and a portfolio of personal loans.
It is an exchange of assets or a single asset for cash and no other monetary means, such as exchange of stocks or financing are used. The most common way of settling all-cash deal are wire transfers or check and the physical form of cash is generally avoided.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

Axis Bank Founded: 3 December 1993;
Axis Bank Headquarters: Mumbai;
Axis Bank MD & CEO: Amitabh Chaudhary;
Axis Bank Chairperson: Shri Rakesh Makhija;
Axis Bank Tagline: Badhti Ka Naam Zindagi.

UP become India’s top vegetable producer

Uttar Pradesh has become the top producer of vegetables, getting back its first position by demoting West Bengal to the second position, with a difference of a million tonnes in production in 2021–22 Crop Year (CY) (July–June), after two years since 2020.

Key points

Vegetable production in Uttar Pradesh is expected to be 29.58 million tonnes (mt) in the 2021–22 crop year (July–June), down from 29.16 mt in 2020–21, while West Bengal output is expected to dip to 28.23 mt in 2021-22 from 30.33 mt in 2020-21.
Other top producers of vegetables as per the data in the current year 2021-22 include Madhya Pradesh at 20.59 mt, Bihar at 17.77 mt and Maharashtra at 16.78 mt.

Top fruit producer:

Andhra Pradesh remains the top fruit producer. India’s horticulture output is likely to drop marginally by 0.4% to 333.25 mt in 2021–22 from the previous year (2020–21) as production of vegetables, spices, and plantation crops is set to decline.
In 2021–22, Andhra Pradesh is expected to produce 18.01 million tonnes of fruit, up from 17.7 million tonnes in 2020–21. Maharashtra is anticipated to produce 12.3 million tonnes of fruit, up from 11.74 million tonnes in 2020–21.

World’s Biggest Electric Cruise Ship made its maiden voyage in China

The largest electric cruise ship in the world has returned back to port in Yichang in central Hubei province, China after travelling up and down the Yangtze River for its maiden voyage. This cruise ship has been powered by a 7,500-kilowatt-hour massive-sized marine battery. This battery has been provided by Contemporary Amperex Technology, the No. 1 battery manufacturer for electric cars in the world.

The developer of this ship, China Yangtze Power has plans to use this electric ship as the starting point for expanding the marine electric vehicle market in China. The name of the ship is Yangtze River Three Gorges 1 and it is a 100 per cent electric cruise ship that has been developed and built in China. This ship is 16 meters wide and 100 meters long and has the capacity to carry around 1,300 passengers.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

China Capital: Beijing;
China Currency: Renminbi;
China President: Xi Jinping.

India’s Aprajita Sharrma selected for the prestigious ITU position

An Indian official has been selected as vice-chairperson of the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Council Standing Committee on Administration and Management, giving India a leadership position. Ms Aprajita Sharma, an IP&TAF Service officer, has been appointed vice-chair of the Standing Committee on Administration and Management at the International Telecommunication Union’s Council sessions in Geneva from March 21 to March 31, 2022.

Key Points:

Aprajita will continue to serve as vice-chairperson of the Council Standing Committee in 2023 and 2024, and as chairman in 2025 and 2026.
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the United Nations’ information and communication specialised organisation. The Plenipotentiary Conference and the Administrative Council manage the ITU.
The Union’s top organ is the Plenipotentiary Conference. It is the decision-making body that determines the Union’s and its operations’ direction.
During the time between Plenipotentiary Conferences, the Council serves as the Union’s governing body.
Its objective is to examine broad telecommunication policy issues in order to guarantee that the Union’s actions, policies, and initiatives are adequately responsive to today’s dynamic and fast-changing telecoms environment.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

International Telecommunication Union Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland;
International Telecommunication Union Founded: 17 May 1865;
International Telecommunication Union Secretary-General: Houlin Zhao.

Centre extended foreign trade policy till Sept 30

The Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 has been extended by six months, until September 30, 2022. The present Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20, which is effective through March 31, 2022, has been extended until September 30, 2022, according to a notification from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade. Following the Covid-19 outbreak, the policy was first extended for a year, until the end of March 2020, and subsequently for another year, until September 30.

Key Points:

The strategy lays out recommendations for boosting exports to boost economic growth and create jobs, as well as incentives under various programmes like Duty-Free Import Authorisation (DFIA) and Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) (EPCG).
Tea, steel, chemical, and pharmaceutical exporters to Russia are pleading with the government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to intervene, as millions of rupees are at stake.
According to industry sources, tea, steel, chemical, and pharmaceutical exporters to Russia are seeking government and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) intervention because millions of dollars in payments are stuck due to sanctions imposed by the West, which have isolated Russian banks from the global financial system.
According to them, the interruption in Indian companies’ cash flows might cause them to delay payments to workers and suppliers, as well as skip payments to lenders.
As part of the restrictions, Russian firms have been barred from using the global Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, or SWIFT, platform.

Effect of Russia Ukraine War:

Many South Indian tea exporters have yet to receive payment from Russian purchasers.
The rupee payment has arrived, but not the dollar payment.
India exports the most tea to Russia, averaging 43-45 million kg per year. South Indian plantations export 20-25 million kg of this total.
Companies have addressed inquiries to Russian banks with a presence in India, which have opened letters of credit (LCs) on behalf of Russian importers.
Some steel producers are reportedly likely to write to the central bank over unpaid invoices.
According to figures from the Bank of Baroda Economic Research, India’s exports to Russia totaled $2.85 billion in the first ten months of FY22, compared to $7.90 billion in imports.
VTB, Sberbank, and Gazprombank are among the major Russian banks with operations in India. The VEB, Russia’s state-owned development bank, is likewise involved in such transactions.
As a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, freight charges have risen again, worsening container scarcity.

VEB and RBI:

The VEB and the RBI have collaborated on a project.
After Western sanctions blocked Moscow’s access to SWIFT, the VEB and the RBI are set to finalise an alternative transaction platform to facilitate bilateral trade, according to ET on March 30.
“Delayed payments are affecting more than just tea,” said Ajay Sahai, director-general of the Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO). “Engineering, chemicals, and plastics are all suffering as a result of payment delays.”
According to FIEO, the penalties will have a particularly negative impact on low-value, high-volume cargo, which will affect various Indian exporters.

Chandrapur district of Maharashtra records third hottest place in the world

According to the El Dorado weather website, Chandrapur was the third hottest city in the world, with a maximum temperature of 43.2 degrees Celsius. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Nagpur was also the hottest city in Vidarbha, with a maximum temperature of 41.6 degrees Celsius, followed by Akola.

As per the El Dorado Weather, Kayes city of Mali is the hottest place on earth with 44.4 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, Segou of Mali is second in the list with 43.8 degrees Celsius whereas Chandrapur is third in the list.

Key Points:

The highest temperature in Nagpur has also surpassed 40 degrees. On Wednesday, the city’s maximum temperature was 41.1 degrees Celsius, about three degrees above usual.
According to the projection from the Met Department, the city’s highest temperature will reach 42 degrees Celsius this week.
There is currently no heatwave warning in effect for the city.
On April 2, heatwaves are forecast in Chandrapur and Yavatmal.
Citizens have been advised to exercise caution and keep as indoors as possible.

Meghalaya would be hosting 83rd National Table Tennis Championship 2022

Meghalaya is geared up to host the 83rd National Table Tennis Championship 2022, which will take place at the SAI Indoor Training Centre, NEHU in Shillong from April 18 to 25. This is the second time the Northeast has hosted the world’s largest table tennis tournament.

Key Points:

During a press conference, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma stated that the tournament is one of the largest sports events that the state has hosted to date, among others.
The State is expecting around 650 people to attend, with 450 of them being players and the rest being coaches and support personnel. He went on to say that the state is expecting a variety of officers from several states, including Haryana’s Deputy Chief Minister.
This tournament is being hosted in honour of the State’s 50th anniversary of statehood, he said, adding that the cost of hosting the tournament is projected to be 1.5 crore rupees, with a total of 10 players from the State scheduled to compete.