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Current Affairs 22 August 2024
PM Modi At Warsaw In Poland
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Warsaw on the first leg of his two-nation visit to Poland and Ukraine. He was accorded warm welcome at Warsaw Military airport, Poland. He also received a traditional welcome by the Indian diaspora at the Hotel.
- Mr Modi laid wreath at Jam Saheb Nawanagar Memorial and at monument to the battle of Monte Cassino and Kolhapur Memorial.
- Earlier, in his departure statement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, Poland is a key economic partner in Central Europe.
- India-Poland mutual commitment to democracy and pluralism further reinforces relationship between the two nations. Mr Modi said, his visit to Poland comes as both the countries mark 70 years of their diplomatic relations.
- During his two days official visit, Mr. Modi will meet Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Andrzej Duda.
- This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Poland in the past 45 years.
- On his Ukraine visit, the Prime Minister said, he will be visiting Ukraine at the invitation of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This is first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine since bilateral relations began in 1992.
- He expressed hope for an early return of peace and stability in the region. Mr. Modi said, he is looking forward to meet President Zelenskyy on strengthening bilateral cooperation and share perspectives on peaceful resolution of the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
- He expressed confidence that the visit will serve as a natural continuation of extensive contacts with the two countries and help create the foundation for stronger and more vibrant relations in the years ahead.
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Mission
- SpaceX’s upcoming Polaris Dawn mission is set to make history as the first private spacewalk. This five-day expedition will be led by American billionaire Jared Isaacman, who previously chartered the Inspiration4 mission in 2021.
- The mission will utilize a Falcon 9 rocket and the Crew Dragon capsule, Resilience, for its third flight. Crew Details
- Jared Isaacman: Mission Commander and the financier behind the Polaris Program.
- Scott “Kidd” Poteet: Pilot, a retired US Air Force Lt. Col.
- Sarah Gillis: Mission Specialist and SpaceX’s lead space operations engineer for astronaut training.
- Anna Menon: Mission Specialist, SpaceX’s lead operations engineer for crew operations development, and medical officer.
- The Polaris Dawn mission aims to conduct the world’s first private spacewalk and test new spacesuits developed by SpaceX. The crew will perform a planned 2-hour spacewalk during their five-day stay in orbit.
KVIC & DoP sign MoU
- Khadi and Village Industries Commission KVIC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding MoU with the Department of Posts.
- Under this MoU, the employees of the Postal Department will physically verify new units being set up across the Country under the Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme PMEGP.
- KVIC will also train the employees for the physical verification process.
- MoU was signed by Postal Department’s Deputy General Manager Dr Amanpreet Singh and Deputy CEO of PMEGP Rajan Babu on behalf of KVIC.
India-EU regional conference
- Ambassador of the European Union to India Hervé Delphin has called on for a joint and regional effort to tackle the challenges posed by terrorism and the exploration of the internet for extremist propaganda.
- Addressing the gathering at the EU-India conference in New Delhi, Mr. Delphin highlighted that the EU has a longstanding commitment and substantial experience in addressing the challenges posed by extremist and terrorist content online.
- He noted that the online network can reflect both the bright and dark sides of human activities. Former Foreign Secretary of India and current chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University Ambassador Dr. Kanwal Sibal said that the two-day discussions on terrorist content online promise to be substantive.
- He added that addressing this issue requires international collaboration. The European Union, in collaboration with the Global Counter-Terrorism Council and the Ministry of External Affairs, has organised a two-day EU-India Track 1.5 Conference on combating terrorist content online.
- This regional conference aims to address the multifaceted challenges posed by violent extremism in the digital sphere.
- It seeks to enhance counter-terrorism dialogues and partnerships in the region, consistent with the EU’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, which foresees a deeper and stronger engagement with partners that share common goals and face common challenges.
- The meeting will delve into topics such as the current context regarding processes of radicalisation in online spaces, especially on smaller and decentralised platforms. It will bring together experts, policymakers, academia, and law enforcement officials from South Asia and Europe who are at the forefront of the fight against digital extremism.
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been recognized as the top central banker globally for the second straight year by the US-based Global Finance magazine.
- He was awarded an ‘A+’ grade in the prestigious Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2024. The rankings are determined based on a grading scale from A to F, assessing performance in key areas such as inflation control, economic growth goals, currency stability, and interest rate management.
- An ‘A’ represents outstanding performance, while an ‘F’ denotes complete failure.
- Published annually since 1994, the Central Banker Report Cards by Global Finance magazine grade central bank governors from nearly 100 countries, territories, and districts, including regions like the European Union and the West African States. The report honors those central bankers whose innovative and effective strategies have set them apart on the global stage.
Amul Tops Global Food Brand Rankings
- Amul has been named the world’s strongest food brand in Brand Finance’s Global Food & Drinks Report 2024.
- With a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 91 and a valuation of $3.3 billion, Amul achieved an 11% increase in brand value from 2023.
- The company’s dominance in India’s dairy market and strong metrics in familiarity, consideration, and recommendation contributed to its AAA+ rating. Hershey’s, which shared the AAA+ rating with Amul, saw a slight dip in its brand value, placing it second.
- The company controls 75% of India’s milk market, 85% of its butter market, and 66% of the cheese market. D
- Despite Hershey’s slight decline, it remains a key player with a valuation of $3.9 billion. In addition to Amul and Hershey’s, the report notes that Nestlé remains the most valuable food brand globally at $20.8 billion, despite a 7% decline.
- Lay’s has moved up to the second position with a $12 billion valuation. In the non-alcoholic beverage sector, Coca-Cola leads, followed by Pepsi.
Liquid Water Found Deep In Mars’
- Recent research has revealed large amounts of liquid water hidden beneath the surface of Mars.
- The study, titled Liquid water in the Martian mid-crust, was published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
- It was conducted by a team from the University of California San Diego, led by scientists Vashan Wright, Matthias Morzfeld, and Michael Manga.
- Researchers used data from NASA’s Mars Insight Lander, which was active from 2018 to 2022.
- The lander had a special instrument called a seismometer that recorded vibrations or “quakes” on Mars, called Marsquakes.
- It detected over 1,300 Marsquakes and impacts from things like meteorites. By studying how fast seismic waves moved through the ground, the team could figure out what kinds of materials the waves were passing through.
- They found signs of a layer of cracked igneous rock (a type of volcanic rock) filled with liquid water, located about 10 to 20 kilometers (6 to 12 miles) below the surface.
- The study suggests that this liquid water might have come from rivers and lakes that existed billions of years ago on Mars. If this water is spread throughout the planet, it could make up a large underground ocean. This finding has big implications for understanding how water cycles and climate on Mars have changed over time.
Current Affairs 22 August 2024 Question
- Maharashtra Government Launched First ‘Solar Village’ In Which District
A. Wardha
B. Satara
C. Amravati
D. Konkan
ANSWER: B - Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Is Located In Which State
A. Rajasthan
B. Odisha
C. Bihar
D. Jharkhand
ANSWER: A - Which Institution Is Associated With RISE Accelerator Program
A. Reserve Bank of India
B. National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
C. Atal Innovation Mission
D. Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology
ANSWER: C - In Which Country Were Plastic Eating Fungi Capable Of Breaking Down
Polyurethane Discovered
A. Japan
B. Canada
C. Germany
D. Australia
ANSWER: C - Who Appointed As New Head Coach Of India’s Junior Men’s Hockey Team
A. Manpreet Singh
B. PR Sreejesh
C. Dhanraj Pillay
D. Sardar Singh
ANSWER: B - Which State Became The First In India To Introduce Digital Health Education
For All Medical Students
A. Karnataka
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Gujarat
D. Maharashtra
ANSWER: D - Which Company Developed India’s First Indigenous Dengue Vaccine, “
DengiAll,” Currently In Phase 3 Trials
A. Bharat Biotech
B. Panacea Biotec
C. Serum Institute of India
D. Zydus Cadila
ANSWER: B - In Which Country World’s Oldest Solar Calendar Discovered At Gobekli Tepe
A. Egypt
B. Turkey
C. Greece
D. Iraq
ANSWER: B - Which Date Partition Horrors Remembrance Day Observed Annually In India
A. August 14
B. August 15
C. August 16
D. August 17
ANSWER: A - Which Indian State Known For Successfully Using Bio Fertilisers For Cotton
Cultivation
A. Karnataka
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Telangana
ANSWER: D - Which Company Has Launched India’s First eSIM services
A. Jio
B. Airtel
C. Vodafone Idea
D. Matrix Cellular
ANSWER: D - Which Indian Airline Has Launched An Enhanced Flying Returns Loyalty
Program With Arrivia
A. Jet Airways
B. SpiceJet
C. Vistara
D. Air India
ANSWER: D - In Which Country Did Lei Muzi Perform A Historic Bharatanatyam
“Arangetram”
A. China
B. Japan
C. South Korea
D. Thailand
ANSWER: A - Which Country Has Recently Test-flown Its Largest Civilian Cargo Drone With
A 2 Ton Payload
A. India
B. China
C. United States
D. Japan
ANSWER: B - Who Has Been Appointed As India’s New Cabinet Secretary
A. Rajiv Gauba
B. Subhash Chandra Garg
C. Amitabh Kant
D. T.V. Somanathan
ANSWER: D - Who Was Posthumously Awarded Kirti Chakra For Their Sacrifices In Jammu
And Kashmir’s Anti Terror Operation
A. Colonel Manpreet Singh
B. Deputy Superintendent of police
C. Major Dharmendra Singh
D. Sepoy Pardeep Singh
ANSWER: A - What Position Did India Finish In The Medal Tally At The Paris Olympics 2024
A. 48th
B. 71st
C. 65th
D. 56th
ANSWER: B - What Position Did Natwar Singh Hold In Indian Government During 2004-05
A. Home Minister
B. Finance Minister
C. External Affairs Minister
D. Defense Minister
ANSWER: C - Which Country Recently Reported Its First Confirmed Case Of A Dangerous
Mpox Virus Variant Outside Africa
A. Germany
B. Sweden
C. United States
D. France
ANSWER: B - River Mithi Flows Through Which Of The Following Indian Cities
A. Mumbai
B. Ahmedabad
C. Kolkata
D. Delhi
ANSWER: A
