ALL EXAM QUIZ 11.09.2023

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• African Union officially took its seat as a new member of the G20 at the invitation of summit host and Indian PM Modi.
• A Leaders Declaration will be adopted at the conclusion of the G20 Summit.
• The 18th G20 summit is being held at the state-of-the-art Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
• India’s G20 presidency theme is “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam- One Earth, One Family, One Future”.

Explanation:

• Chief of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and formed CM of Andhra Pradesh N Chandrababu Naidu was arrested over the charges of corruption.
• He has been arrested in connection with an alleged scam of 317 crore in Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation during his tenure.
• AP State Skill Development Corporation was established to provide skill training to youth during TDP regime from 2014 to 2019.
• The formed CM has been charged under sections for criminal conspiracy, cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property and 465.
• The Prevention of Corruption Act has also been invoked.
• YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is the current Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. He is the founder and president of YSR Congress Party.

Explanation:

• After two years of post-Brexit impasse regarding science funding, the United Kingdom has decided to rejoin the European Union's Horizon science research programme.
• The move is seen as a significant development in bilateral relations between Britain and the EU following the resolution of the trade dispute seven months ago.
• The UK's decision to rejoin the Horizon science research program is a positive step in its relationship with the EU.

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• Indian Navy's INS Sumedha arrived at Port Alexandria, Egypt to participate in 'Exercise Bright Star-23'.
• This edition of the multinational tri-services military exercise will see participation from 34 countries.
• It is the largest ever joint military exercise in the Middle East and North Africa region.
• This joint military exercise, conducted in Egypt, is a historic milestone for the Indian Navy and strengthens India's diplomatic and strategic ties with partner countries.

Explanation:

• Salem Starch and Sago Manufacturers Service Industrial Cooperative Society Ltd (SAGOSERVE) received GI tag for Salem sago recently.
• Salem district of Tamil Nadu is famous for Sago.
• Sago was produced first in Salem district, the main centre for sago production in India (on a cottage scale basis).
• Sago is obtained from the wet starch powder crushed from tapioca roots.
• Sago is the form of small hard globules or pearls and is pearl white in color.

Explanation:

• World Physiotherapy Day is celebrated every year on 8 September.
• The theme of World Physiotherapy Day 2023 is "Prevention and Management of Osteoarthritis".
• This theme emphasizes the role of physiotherapists in preventing and managing osteoarthritis and highlights two types of inflammatory arthritis: rheumatoid arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis.

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• Jharkhand cabinet led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren approved the inclusion of the transgender community in the state's universal pension scheme.
• Transgender persons will now be eligible to receive monthly financial assistance of Rs 1000 under the 'Chief Minister's State Social Security Pension Scheme'.
• Eligibility for this scheme is determined on the basis of age, persons of 18 years and above who have voter ID cards are eligible.

Explanation:

• National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) launched two conversational payments initiatives: 'Hello UPI' and 'Bharat BillPay Connect.'
• These initiatives were unveiled at the Global Fintech Fest with the goal of increasing user convenience and accessibility in digital transactions.

Hello UPI

• Hello UPI' enables users to make payments through interactive interactions using their smartphones.
• It simplifies various payment tasks, including splitting restaurant bills, sending money to friends, and settling utility bills.

Explanation:

• 48th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) began on 7 September in Canada.
• India will actively participate in the 48th TIFF, which will run from September 7 to September 17, and highlight its talent, content, and entertainment industry.
• The official Indian delegation participating in TIFF will be led by Prithul Kumar, Joint Secretary (Films), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

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• 'International Aerospace Conference: Moving Towards Inclusive Global Value Chains' was jointly organized by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
• It is a G20 initiative in the aerospace sector under the G20 and B20 priority that focuses on developing inclusive global value chains for global trade and investment and aims to promote and strengthen trade and investment among G20 countries.