ALL EXAM QUIZ 04.09.2023

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IndiaAI 2023’ conference

• The inaugural edition of 'Global IndiaAI 2023' will be hosted by India in October.
• The responsibility for organizing this program will be of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
• The conference will attract leading figures in the field of AI, such as key players, researchers, startups, and investors from India and around the world.
• A variety of topics will be covered during the program, ranging from next-generation learning and foundational AI models to applications of AI in healthcare, governance and the advancement of electric vehicles.
• The conference will also discuss future trends in AI research, AI computing systems, investment prospects and strategies to promote AI talent.
• The proceedings of the conference are being monitored by Rajiv Chandrashekhar, Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Electronics and IT.

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• In an event organized by the South Indian Panchayat Association in Coimbatore, Piyush Goyal, the Union Minister of Textiles, inaugurated the statue of RK Shanmugam Chetty, who served as the first Finance Minister of independent India.
• Ramasamy Chetty Kandasamy Shanmukham Chetty, known as R.K. Shanmukham Chetty, was a prominent Indian lawyer, economist, and politician who played a pivotal role in the early years of independent India.

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• The appointment of Jaya Verma Sinha as the Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, making her the first woman to hold the coveted position in the Indian Railways.
• Jaya Verma Sinha assumed the post of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in Railway Board, Ministry of Railways on 1st September, 2023 at Rail Bhavan.
• Sinha's journey in the Indian Railways began in 1988 when she joined the Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS).
• In a career spanning 35 years, he has held various important positions, demonstrating his expertise and dedication.
• Prior to becoming the Chairperson and CEO, Sinha served as Member (Operations and Business Development), Railway Board.

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• World Coconut Day is celebrated on 2 September to commemorate the formation of the Asian Pacific Coconut Community (APCC).
• APCC is headquartered in Jakarta Indonesia and all major coconut producing countries including India are members of APCC.
• On 2 September the world celebrates one of nature's healthiest foods and promotes the use and importance of coconuts.

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• Dr. Vasudha Gupta, a senior officer of the Indian Information Service, has assumed the charge of Principal Director General of All India Radio and News Services Division.
• She was working on the post of Director General in All India Radio. Over the past year, Dr. Gupta has played an important role in the revival and revival of All India Radio.
• A 1989-batch officer, Dr. Gupta has held various positions in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in his career spanning over 33 years.
• He has also served as the Director General of the Press Information Bureau (PIB).
• During her tenure at PIB, Dr. Vasudha Gupta played a key role in formulating and implementing information dissemination products during the challenging period of the COVID pandemic.

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• India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra qualified for the Diamond League final. The final of this league will be held next month in Eugene, America on 16 and 17 September.
• Neeraj Chopra secured second place in the Zurich Diamond League Championships 2023 with a best throw of 85.71 metres.
• Jakub Wadlech of Czech Republic secured first place with 85.86 metres. Meanwhile, Germany's Julian Weber stood third with a throw of 85.04 metres.
• Neeraj Chopra's best throw is 89.94 meters, which is a national record.

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• Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma unveiled the state's longest flyover, the 2.63-km-long Nilachal Flyover, which connects Maligaon Chariali to Kamakhya Gate in Guwahati.
• Built at a cost of ₹420.75 crore, the project was completed within 35 months by Shree Gautam Construction Company Limited and Anupam Construction Private Limited.
• The flyover addresses traffic congestion in Guwahati and aims to provide smooth commuting facilities for the residents of the area.
• The Nilachal Flyover is the longest flyover in Assam, spanning 2.63 kilometers and connecting Maligaon Chariyali to Kamakhya Gate in Guwahati.
• Shree Gautam Construction Company Limited and Anupam Construction Private Limited were the two companies responsible for the construction of Neelachal Flyover.

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• Industrialist Anand Mahindra appointed Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the Brand Ambassador of Swaraj Tractors, a company of Mahindra & Mahindra.
• Swaraj Tractors is an Indian tractor manufacturing company headquartered in Mohali, Punjab, and a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra.
• Established in 1974, its mission was to be self-reliant and develop India's first indigenous tractor.
• Presently Swaraj Tractors is one of the leading tractor manufacturers in India with a market share of over 10%.
• The company manufactures a diverse range of tractors ranging from 15 HP to 65 HP, which are known for their fuel efficiency, durability, and performance.

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• The Ramon Magsaysay Award, 2023, described as the Nobel Prize of Asia, was announced on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Ramon Magsaysay in Manila on 31 August 2023.
• Surgical oncologist R, director of Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Center (CCHRC) in Assam. Ravi Kannan is one of the 2023 Ramon Magsaysay Award winners.
• He is credited with revolutionizing cancer treatment in Assam through people-centred and pro-poor health care.
• Dr. Kannan hails from Chennai, where he worked at the Cancer Institute, Adyar, before moving to Silchar (Assam) in 2007.

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• The International Aerospace Conference was inaugurated by Jyotiraditya M Scindia.
• It is being jointly organized by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
• It has been organized on 1 and 2 September 2023 in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
• The International Aerospace Conference is an initiative of the G20 in the aerospace sector.
• Its main objective is to promote trade and investment among G20 countries.
• This event will help India overcome global supply chain problems.