06th December, 2023
Mars rover Perseverance, Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), world’s largest operational experimental nuclear fusion reactor JT-60SA, Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre, Sandhayak (Yard 3025), World’s Top 100 Arms Producing Companies 2022’ report, ISSA Vision Zero 2023, 35th Jimmy George Foundation Award, 19th India Business Leader Awards, International Volunteer Day, World Soil Day, Rizz
- Indian researcher Dr Akshata Krishnamurthy has become the first Indian woman to operate the Mars rover Perseverance and collect samples from Mars to bring back to Earth.
- India has been unanimously elected as a member representing Asian region in the Executive Committee of Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) during its 46th meeting held at Food and Agriculture Organization headquarters at Rome.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort in Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra.
- Japan has unveiled the world’s largest operational experimental nuclear fusion reactor JT-60SA.
- Pakistan has been elected as Vice Chair of UNESCO Executive Board from Asia Pacific Group for the term 2023-2025.
- Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) has launched a seed fund scheme for start-ups operating in the area of urban development and disaster management by using space technology.
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the licence of Kolhapur-based Shankarrao Pujari Nutan Nagari Sahakari Bank Limited.
- Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) has delivered Sandhayak (Yard 3025), the first of four Survey Vessel (Large) ships.
- Indian defence Public Sector Undertakings Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), Bharat Electronics (BEL) and Mazagon Docks (MDL) figure in the list of the top 100 arms-producing companies as per ‘World’s Top 100 Arms Producing Companies 2022’
- Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has won “ISSA Vision Zero 2023” award at the 23rd world congress on safety and health at work in Sydney, Australia.
- Olympian M. Sreeshankar, long jump silver medallist in the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, has won the 35th Jimmy George Foundation Award for the best sportsperson of Kerala.
- Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the Chandrayaan-3 team have been awarded with the “Outstanding Contribution to Brand India” award at the 19th India Business Leader Awards (IBLA), held in Mumbai.
- International Volunteer Day
- World Soil Day
- Vivek Kumar Gupta has been appointed as the part-time director of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL).
- Rajiv Anand has been appointed as the Chairman of Max Life Insurance.
- ‘Rizz’ has been named as the word of the year by Oxford University Press.
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National News
- Indian researcher Dr Akshata Krishnamurthy has become the first Indian woman to operate the Mars rover Perseverance and collect samples from Mars to bring back to Earth.
- More about Akshata Krishnamurthy–
- She is Principal Investigator and Mission Science Phase Lead at NASA after completing her Ph.D. in Space Systems Engineering at MIT, USA.
- She works as a Systems Engineer and Scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and leads project verification and validation for the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission.
- More about Akshata Krishnamurthy–
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About Mars rover Perseverance- • It was launched by NASA on July 30, 2020 • Objective- To seek signs of ancient life and collect samples of rock and regolith (broken rock and soil) for possible return to Earth. About NASA- • The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government responsible for the civil space program, aeronautics research, and space research. • Headquarters- Washington D.C., USA |
Source: livemint, NASA
- India has been unanimously elected as a member representing Asian region in the Executive Committee of Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) during its 46th meeting held at Food and Agriculture Organization headquarters at Rome.
- About Executive Committee–
- It is a crucial arm of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC).
- Membership in the EC provides countries, including India, with the opportunity to contribute to international standard-setting processes for various food product categories.
- Composition– It comprises the Chair, three Vice-Chairs, six regional coordinators, and seven elected representatives from various geographical regions of Codex.
- India’s Proposal for Millet Standards–
- India has proposed the establishment of global standards for millets during the CAC meeting which was accepted by the Commission, reflecting the acknowledgment of India’s initiative for global millet standards.
- About Executive Committee–
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About Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC)- • CAC is an international food standards body established jointly by the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization (WHO). • Established- May 1963 • Objective- o To protect consumer’s health and ensuring fair practices in food trade. |
Source: PIB
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort in Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra.
- Knowledge fact–
- Maratha empire founder Shivaji Maharaj’s seal inspired the new naval ensign that was adopted last year when PM Modi commissioned the first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant.
Source: The Hindu
- Maratha empire founder Shivaji Maharaj’s seal inspired the new naval ensign that was adopted last year when PM Modi commissioned the first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant.
- Knowledge fact–
International News
- Japan has unveiled the world’s largest operational experimental nuclear fusion reactor JT-60SA.
- Objective–
- To explore the viability of fusion as a secure, expansive, and carbon-neutral net energy source, where the energy produced surpasses is more than the input required for its production.
- More about JT-60SA–
- It is based on the concept of nuclear fusion.
- It is designed to contain and control plasma heated to a staggering 200 million degrees Celsius.
- Difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fission–
- Nuclear fission splits atoms for energy, while fusion merges them, mimicking the sun for a potentially safer and more abundant energy source.
Source: India Today
- Nuclear fission splits atoms for energy, while fusion merges them, mimicking the sun for a potentially safer and more abundant energy source.
- Objective–
- Pakistan has been elected as Vice Chair of UNESCO Executive Board from Asia Pacific Group for the term 2023-2025.
- Pakistan defeated India by securing 38 votes against India, which got 18 votes in out of 58-member executive board.
Source: livemint
- Pakistan defeated India by securing 38 votes against India, which got 18 votes in out of 58-member executive board.
Banking and Economy
- Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) has launched a seed fund scheme for start-ups operating in the area of urban development and disaster management by using space technology.
- More about seed fund–
- Selected start-ups will receive seed funding for transforming an original idea into a prototype using space technology.
- It is part of IN-SPACe’s efforts, supports Indian space startups for developing innovative space products and services to enhance the nation’s space capabilities and improve the quality of life for people in India and worldwide.
- Provision of financial and mentorship support–
- Financial assistance of up to ₹1 crore will be provided in addition to mentorship support, training and networking opportunities.
- More about seed fund–
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About IN-SPACe- • It is an independent nodal agency under Department of Space for allowing space activities and usage. |
Source: ET, ISRO
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the licence of Kolhapur-based Shankarrao Pujari Nutan Nagari Sahakari Bank Limited.
- Reasons for license cancellation–
- Bank does not have adequate capital and earning prospects to continue its business.
- Bank has failed to comply with certain sections of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
Source: livemint
- Reasons for license cancellation–
Defence News
- Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) has delivered Sandhayak (Yard 3025), the first of four Survey Vessel (Large) ships.
- More about Sandhayak (Yard 3025)-
- It has been built under the contract for four Survey Vessel (Large).
- It has been designed and built as per the rules of Indian Register of Shipping Classification society by M/s Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.
- Primary role of the ship would be full scale coastal and deep-water Hydrographic Survey of Port/ Harbour approaches and determination of navigational channels/ routes.
- It has an indigenous content of over 80% by cost.
Source: PIB
- More about Sandhayak (Yard 3025)-
- Indian defence Public Sector Undertakings Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), Bharat Electronics (BEL) and Mazagon Docks (MDL) figure in the list of the top 100 arms-producing companies as per ‘World’s Top 100 Arms Producing Companies 2022’ report.
- Report released by–
- Swedish think-tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- Rank of Indian firms–
- HAL was ranked 41st with $3.4 billion in arms sales, BEL 63rd with $1.9 billion and MDL 89th with $1 billion
- Global trend–
- Sales of arms and military services by the 100 largest armament companies in the world totalled $597 billion in 2022
Source: TOI
- Sales of arms and military services by the 100 largest armament companies in the world totalled $597 billion in 2022
- Report released by–
Awards
- Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has won “ISSA Vision Zero 2023” award at the 23rd world congress on safety and health at work in Sydney, Australia.
- Why ESIC is awarded?
- ESIC is awarded for its great success in outreach in the field of safety and health at work places.
- Why ESIC is awarded?
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About ESIC- • It is a statutory social security organization under the ownership of Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. • Headquarters- New Delhi • Established- 1952 • Director General- Dr Rajendra Kumar xInternational Social Security Association (ISSA) • It is the principal international institution bringing together social security agencies and organizations of the world. • Objective- o To promote dynamic social security as the social dimension in a globalizing world by supporting excellence in social security administration. • Established- 1927, • Headquarters- Located at the International Labour Office in Geneva |
Source: PIB
- Olympian M. Sreeshankar, long jump silver medallist in the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, has won the 35th Jimmy George Foundation Award for the best sportsperson of Kerala.
- Award carries a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh and a plaque.
Source: The Hindu
- Award carries a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh and a plaque.
- Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the Chandrayaan-3 team have been awarded with the “Outstanding Contribution to Brand India” award at the 19th India Business Leader Awards (IBLA), held in Mumbai.
- About India Business Leaders Award–
- It recognises leaders that drive innovation, growth and positive change across industries and make significant impact on Indian landscape.
- Hosted by– CNBC-TV18 has hosted IBLA 2023 award
- About India Business Leaders Award–
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About ISRO- • Indian Space Research Organisation is the national space agency of India. • Headquarters- Bengaluru • Established- 1969 • Chairman- S Somanath |
Source: moneycontrol
Important Days
- December 5– International Volunteer Day; Theme– the power of collective action: if everyone did
Source: UN - December 5– World Soil Day; Theme– Soil and Water: A Source of Life
Source: fao
Appointments
- Vivek Kumar Gupta has been appointed as the part-time director of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL).
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About RVNL- • It is an Indian central public sector enterprise which works as the construction arm of the Ministry of Railways for project implementation and transportation infrastructure development. • Headquarters- New Delhi • Chairman & MD- Pradeep Gaur |
Source: ET
- Rajiv Anand has been appointed as the Chairman of Max Life Insurance.
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About Max Life Insurance- • Headquarters- New Delhi • Established- 2000 • CEO- Prashant Tripathy |
Source: Hindu Business Line
Miscellaneous
- ‘Rizz’ has been named as the word of the year by Oxford University Press.
- Oxford University Press defines ‘Rizz’ as short for charisma, as “someone’s ability to attract another person through style, charm, or attractiveness.
Source: The Hindu
- Oxford University Press defines ‘Rizz’ as short for charisma, as “someone’s ability to attract another person through style, charm, or attractiveness.
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