DAILY GK 15-16 OCTOBER 2024
1.
FORTUNE 100 MOST POWERFUL WOMEN IN BUSINESS
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Fortune, an American global business
magazine, released the latest list of ‘2024 100 Most
Powerful Women (MPW) in Business’, which has featured 100 leading business
women across various sectors of business such as: finance, technology, health
care, telecommunication, retail, energy, and other industries.
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Mary Barra, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the USA based General Motors (GM) has topped the 2024
MPW in Business list and has featured on the list for the 13th time.
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Karen S. Lynch, President and CEO of Customer Value Store (CVS) Health Corporation, USA, has been
ranked at 2nd position
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Jane Fraser, CEO of Citigroup Inc, USA, Julie Sweet,
CEO of Accenture, USA ranked at 3rd and 4th position respectively.
2.
FORBES’ INDIA’S 100 RICHEST 2024 LIST
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Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and
Managing Director (CMD) of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), has retained the
top spot on Forbes India’s 100 Richest 2024 List with
an estimated net worth of USD 119.5 billion across
diversified assets, up by USD 27.5
billion compared to USD 92 billion in 2023.
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Gautam Adani, Chairman of Adani Group
, was ranked 2nd on the list with an estimated net worth of USD 116
billion.
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He is followed by Savitri Jindal,
the matriarch of the OP Jindal Group, jumped by 1 place to 3rd position
on the list for the 1st time with a net worth of USD 43.7 billion, up by USD
19.7 billion from 2023.
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Forbes Headquarters- New Jersey, USA
3.
PSLV-37 UPPER STAGE MAKES SAFE RE-ENTRY
IN EARTH’S ATMOSPHERE
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The successful re-entry of Indian Space
Research Organization’s (ISRO) upper stage of the Polar
Satellite Launch Vehicle C-37 (PSLV C-37) into Earth’s
atmosphere was made on October 6, 2024.
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This marks a significant milestone in
ISRO’s efforts and aim to achieve a Debris Free Space Mission (DFSM)
by 2030 through ongoing proactive
measures.
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The re-entry within eight years
aligns
with international debris mitigation guidelines of Inter-Agency Space
Debris Coordination Committee (IADC) specifically limiting the
post-mission lifespan of defunct objects in Low-Earth orbit (LEO) to 25
years.
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PSLV-C37,
launched on 15th February 2017, set a record by deploying 104
satellites, including the primary payload Cartosat-2D and
103 co-passengers.
4.
GRSE DELIVERED INS NIRDESHAK
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Kolkata (West Bengal, WB)-based Garden Reach
Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Limited delivered
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Nirdeshak (Yard 3026), the second of four Survey Vessel Large (SVL) ships,
to the Indian Navy (IN).
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In
December 2023, GRSE Limited had delivered (INS) Sandhayak (Yard
3025), the 1st of four SVL ships, to the IN.
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It
has an overall length of 110 meters (m), with displacement of about 3400 tons.
It has an indigenous content of over 80% by
cost.
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The
ship is powered two marine diesel engines and can achieve speeds in excess
of 18 knots.
5.
USA APPROVES 53 MK-54 TORPEDOES TO INDIA
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The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA),
the Government of the United States of America (USA), has approved the sale
of 53 MK-54 lightweight torpedoes All-Up Rounds (AURs)
to India.
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These torpedoes are valued at
approximately USD 175 million (Rs 14.7 billion).
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The torpedoes are intended for use with
India’s MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to enhance naval
capabilities.
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The
MK 54 torpedo is an advanced lightweight weapon developed by Raytheon
Integrated Defense Systems in collaboration with the US Navy.
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It
can be launched from various
platforms, including surface ships,
fixed-wing aircraft, and helicopters.
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It has replacing the older Mark 46 torpedo.
6.
IBSAMAR VIII MARITIME EXERCISE
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Indian Naval Ship (INS) Talwar,
frontline stealth frigate of Indian Navy
(IN) arrived at Simon’s Town in South Africa (SA) to participate in
the 8th edition of India-Brazil-South Africa Maritime (IBSAMAR VIII), a
joint multinational maritime exercise among
the navies of India, Brazil and South
Africa.
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This exercise takes place right before the
upcoming 2024 BRICS Summit in Russia.
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The exercise is based on Blue Water Naval
Warfare, covering the dimensions of Surface and Anti-Air Warfare.
7.
INDIAN ARMY UNVEILS ITS FIRST UPGRADED T-90 ‘BHISHMA’ TANK
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The Indian Army (IA)
unveiled its first upgraded T-90 ‘Bhishma’ tank,
marking a significant move toward enhancing the operational capabilities of its
armored units.
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The rollout ceremony was attended by the
Chief of the Army Staff(CoAS) of the IA, Upendra Dwivedi.
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The
T-90 tanks, manufactured under a license agreement with Russia, are
produced at the Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) in Avadi,
near Chennai, Tamil Nadu(TN).
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The
IA has ordered 1,657 T-90 tanks and currently
operates around 1,300 units. The first set is now undergoing a significant
overhaul.
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The
next round of testing for the upgraded T-90 ‘Bhishma’ tank will include missile
firing.
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
plans to complete various trials by January 2025.
8.
IN
LAUNCHES MISSILE-CUM-AMMUNITION BARGE LSAM 12
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The Indian Navy (IN) launched the ‘Missile Cum Ammunition Barge, LSAM 12 (Landing
Ship Ammunition) (Yard 80)’, which will enhance its naval logistics and
firepower.
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This is
the sixth vessel of 8 Missile Cum Ammunition Barge project, aimed at
strengthening the Navy’s operational capabilities.
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It is
built by M/s SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd (SEPPL), Visakhapatnam,
Andhra Pradesh (AP).
9. SAGAR KAVACH’ COASTAL SECURITY DRILL
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The Indian Coast Guard successfully
conducted the coastal security exercise
‘Sagar Kavach’ covering Gujarat,
Daman & Diu, as well as Goa and Maharashtra.
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The exercise included active participation
from agencies like the Navy, Border
Security Force (BSF), National Security Guard (NSG), Intelligence Bureau (IB),
and others, utilizing ships, boats, drones, and aircraft for surveillance.
10. INDIA’S FIRST INDIGENOUS
MULTI-PURPOSE VESSEL ‘SAMARTHAK’
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The Indian Navy launched the first ship, ‘Samarthak,’ under the Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) project at
L&T Shipyard in Kattupalli, Chennai.
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The MPV, measuring 106 meters in length and 16.8 meters in width, can achieve a
maximum speed of 15 knots.
11.
‘2024 IACP 40 UNDER
40’
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The United States of America(USA)
based International Association of Chiefs of Police(IACP) selected
an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Pritpal
Kaur, Superintendent of Police (SP) of the Phek
district(Nagaland) for ‘2024 IACP 40 Under 40’ award.
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She is the only Indian selected for this
year award.
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Pritpal Kaur is among 40 police officers selected from 6 countries around the world
for the award.
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The
professionals chosen as the ‘40 Under 40’ awardees represent the rising leaders
of policing, regardless of rank or title, and have served their agencies,
colleagues, and communities with excellence
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She
considers her tribal name ‘Themshao
Lam’, given by the Khaimnuingan Naga community as one of her greatest
honours.
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The
Khiamnuingans primarily inhabit the Noklak district in Nagaland.
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International Association of Chiefs of Police(IACP)
Headquarters Virginia, USA
12.
ASIA HRD LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
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Muthuvel
Karunanidhi Stalin (MK Stalin), Chief
Minister (CM) of Tamil Nadu (TN), was
honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award by the Asia Human Resource
Development (Asia HRD) Academy in recognistion of his exceptional contributions
to Human Resource (HR) management.
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The
Awards are presented in 5 categories –
Lifetime Achievement, Contribution to Society, Contribution to Organisation,
Contribution to HR Community, Movers and Shakers — of which, each has its own
set of criteria.
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The
recipients of each category are decided
based on the detailed biography, occupation and achievement record of the
nominees.
13.
SEEMS AWARD: GUJARAT’S SVPI AIRPORT WON PLATINUM AWARD
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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
International (SVPI) Airport in Ahmedabad (Gujarat),
managed by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), a subsidiary
of Adani Enterprises, has won the Platinum Award in
the Airport Sector under Facility
Category at the Society of Energy Engineers and Managers (SEEM) Awards held
in New Delhi
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The award highlights the airport’s
dedication towards creating a greener and more sustainable airport facility.
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SVPI
airport won the award for its sustainable and energy-efficient initiatives
like installing an efficient centrifugal chiller, resulting in 30% energy
saving.
14.
UNHCR’S NANSEN REFUGEE AWARD
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Sister Rosita Milesi (79),
Brazilian nun, lawyer and social worker was honoured with the 2024 United
Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Nansen Refugee Award’s Global
Laureate for championing the rights
and dignity of refugees and migrants of different nationalities in Brazil
for nearly four decades.
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Regional Winners 2024: Maimouna Ba (from Africa region), Jin Davod (from
Europe region); Nada Fadol (from Middle East
and North Africa region); Deepti Gurung (from
Asia-Pacific region).
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UNHCR Headquarters- Geneva, Switzerland
15. PATRICK J. MCGOVERN AWARDS
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Narayana
Murthy, the Founder of Infosys, received the India Lifetime
Achievement Award for his groundbreaking contributions to the tech industry.
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Shantanu
Narayen, Chair and CEO of Adobe, was awarded the Global
Lifetime Achievement Award,
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Abhinav
Asthana, CEO and Founder
of Postman, received the Exceptional Entrepreneurial
Achievement Award.
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The awards honor the legacy of Patrick J. McGovern, a pioneer in technology media and an early supporter of Indian
entrepreneurship.
16. 9TH CONSCIOUS COMPANIES AWARDS
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Mohanji,
a global humanitarian leader, received a special
recognition for his worldwide contributions at the 9th Conscious Companies Awards event held in
Johannesburg, South Africa
17. NATIONAL KISHORE KUMAR AWARD 2023
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The renowned filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani was conferred with the
prestigious National Kishore Kumar Award for the year 2023.
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The award ceremony took place in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, the birthplace of Kishore Kumar, on the
occasion of the 37th death anniversary
of the iconic singer.
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National
Kishore Kumar Award was instituted by the Madhya Pradesh Government’s Department
of Culture in 1997.
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This prestigious recognition comes with a cash prize of Rs. 5 lakh
18. V&A ILLUSTRATION AWARDS.
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Aditi
Anand, a graduate from Anglia
Ruskin University (ARU), has been named the winner of the prestigious Emerging Illustrator category at the
V&A Illustration Awards.
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Her
artwork, Marigolds, is set in India and highlights the theme
of child labor and lost childhoods.
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The V&A Illustration Awards, which are
held biennially and Aditi’s success further solidifies ARU’s strong reputation
in the field of illustration.
19. 5TH NATIONAL WATER AWARDS 2023
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In the Best State category, Odisha has claimed the top prize for its
exceptional work in water resource management and sustainability.
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Uttar
Pradesh secured second place, while Gujarat and Puducherry were honored as
joint third-place winners.
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The awards
were given in 9 categories, recognizing contributions from states,
districts, village panchayats, schools, colleges, industries, water user
associations, institutions, and civil society organizations.
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Best
Village Panchayat- Pullampara,Thiruvananthapuram,Kerala
20. IAF WORLD SPACE AWARD
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Dr. S. Somanath, Chairman of the Indian
Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has been honored with the prestigious International Astronautical Federation
(IAF) World Space Award.
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This accolade was awarded in recognition of the remarkable success of
Chandrayaan-3, India’s lunar mission
that made history with its soft landing on the Moon’s South Pole.
