Latest Current Affairs For Tuesday 26th April, 2022

Robert Golob becomes Prime Minister of Slovenia

Robert Golob has defeated three-time prime minister Janez Janša in the Slovenia PM election. 

State election authorities have confirmed that the Freedom Movement won nearly 34% of the votes as compared to around 24% for the governing conservative Slovenian Democratic Party.

The New Slovenia party with 7%, followed by the Social Democrats with more than 6% and the Left party with just 4%.

Slovenia Capital: Ljubljana; 

President: Borut Pahor;

Currency: Euro

PM Modi inaugurates 7th edition of Raisina Dialogue

PM Modi has inaugurated the 7th edition of the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi.

Chief Guest: Ursula Von Der Leyen (President of the European Commission)

Several former PMs of different countries and other officials will also participate in the event.

Theme - Terranova, impassioned, impatient, imperiled.

There are six broad thematic pillars of the Dialogue which include Rethinking Democracy, End of Multilateralism, Water Caucuses, and Achieving Green Transitions.

Indian Navy's NIETT signs pact with IIM Kozhikode to exchange best practice

The Indian Navy's Naval Institute of Educational and Training Technology (NIETT) has signed an MoU with the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM-K).

The MoU focused to build collaboration and exchange of best practices in the field of Educational Psychology, Instructional Leadership, and Management.

NIETT celebrating its 50 years in the service of the nation and this MoU achieves the exchange of expertise in the field of management of education.

Capgemini CEO Ashwin Yardi appointed UNICEF's YuWaah board co-chair

UNICEF's YuWaah (Generation Unlimited) has appointed Ashwin Yardi (CEO of Cap Gemini in India) as its co-chair.

He will be a co-chair along with Yasumasa Kimura (the UNICEF Representative).

YuWaah aims to work on improve skilling, community development and economic opportunity for young people.

It is a platform that brings young people together with the private sector, governments, and international and local organisations to turn them into active and engaged citizens. 

NMDC awarded with PRSI Awards 2022

The National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd (NMDC) has been conferred the Public Relations Awards 2022 by the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI).

Shri Srinivasa Rao, DGM (Corporate Communications) received the awards on behalf of the Navratna PSU.

The award was presented to the mining company for its Corporate Website, Annual Report, Newsletter Layout and Design, and CSR Corporate Video.

NMDC Chairman: Sumit Deb

Dhanlaxmi Bank signs pact with CBDT & CBIC for tax collection

Dhanlaxmi Bank has signed a pact with Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) for tax collection.

The bank has been authorised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) based on recommendation from the Controller General of Accounts for collection of various taxes.

This MoU will help customers to pay their direct taxes and GST payments and other indirect taxes through the branch network and digital platforms of the bank.

Former Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki dies

Former president of Kenya, Mwai Kibaki died at 90. He led the country from 2002 to 2013.

During his rule, more than 1,100 people died in bloody ethnic battles after disputed 2007 polls, but to prevent such unrest he adopted new constitution with reforms.

His rule was ruined by uncontrolled corruption and lavish spending on flagship projects which increased country's debt.

Kenya Capital: Nairobi; Currency: Shilling; President: Uhuru Kenyatta

Tamil Nadu will observe Minorities Rights Day annually on December 18

The Tamil Nadu government has announced that December 18, every year will be observed as Minorities Rights Day at the state level.

The state government promotes the upliftment and economic advancement of the minorities through effective implementation of schemes and welfare measures.

The minority girl students in rural areas to pursue their studies would provide education aid of Rs 500 to the students of Classes 3 to 5 and Rs 1,000 to the wards of Class 6.

India to host 21st World Congress of Accountants (WCOA) 2022

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) will host 21st World Congress of Accountants (WCOA) for the first time in 118 years. About 6000 top accountants from 130 countries will participate in the programme physically.

The event will be held from November 18 to 21 after outbidding France.

The event will be held at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.

The theme for 2022 would be `Building Trust Enabling Sustainability'.

ICAI president: Debashis Mitra

Kishore Das selected for Commonwealth Points of Light Award

Kishroe Kumar Das (Bangladesh) has been chosen for the Commonwealth Points of Light Award for his exceptional work in improving access to education for children from marginalised backgrounds.

He started an educational charity named Bidyanando in 2013 with just 22 students.

He also started a meal programme named Ek takay aahar (Meal for one Taka) which has provided more than 10,000 nutritious meals for vulnerable people (particularly children, homeless).

World Malaria Day observed on April 25

World Malaria Day is observed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) globally on April 25 every year, to spread awareness about the illness.

Theme 2022: Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and save lives

This day was instituted by WHO Member States during the World Health Assembly of 2007.

Parasite: Female Anopheles mosquitoes

Dr. Alphonse Laveran has discovered the Malaria parasite.

Eminent writer Padma Shri Binapani Mohanty dies

Noted writer of Odisha and Padma shri awardee (2020) Binapani Mohanty has passed away.

Her many short stories have been translated various languages (including: Hindi, English, Kannada, Marathi).

Her collection of short stories 'Pata Dei' has won Sahitya Akademi award. She also received Sarala Samman from the Government of Odisha.

She was born in Berhampur, started her teaching career as a lecturer in Economy in 1960.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy gets John F. Kennedy award

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has selected the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for acting to protect democracy.

Zelenskyy was selected because he marshaled the spirit, patriotism and untiring sacrifice of the Ukrainian people in a life-or-death fight for their country.

Caroline Kennedy and Jack Schlossberg will present the awards on May 22 at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston.

PM Narendra Modi to be awarded prestigious Lokmanya Tilak Award 2023

The Tilak Smarak Mandir Trust (Hind Swaraj Sangh) would confer the prestigious Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2023 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Pune on August 1, 2023.

Reason: This award recognizes PM Modi's supreme leadership under which India has climbed the ladder of progress

It is presented annually on the occasion of Lokmanya Tilak's death anniversary.

Other awardees: Indira Gandhi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Sharad Pawar, Cyrus Poonawalla, and Manmohan Singh. 

J&K Bank wins award for Best Performance in CASA

Jammu & Kashmir Bank has been felicitated for the Best Performance in CASA-India (1st Runner up in Small Bank Category) at ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave & Awards 2022.

The event was participated by banks from India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka & Myanmar.

The function was organized by the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Goa.

Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is a non-governmental trade association and advocacy group headquartered in Calcutta.

India poised to become world’s 2nd-largest economy by 2075: Goldman Sachs

According to the Investment Bank Goldman Sachs, India is poised to become the world’s second-largest economy by 2075.

As per the report, India would cross Japan, Germany, and the US With a population of 1.4 billion people.

India’s GDP is estimated to expand remarkably, reaching 52.5 trillion dollars surpassing the US GDP projection.

The labour force participation set to make India the second-largest economy in the world by 2075.

L&T and Spain's Navantia sign agreement for submarine project

L&T has signed a teaming agreement with Spanish-based Navantia for the submission of a techno-commercial bid for the Indian Navy’s prestigious P75 (India) submarine program.

P75 (India) Submarine Project is expected to be valued at €4.8 billion.

Navantia would carry out the design of P75(I) submarines based on its S80 class of submarines.

The first S80 class submarine was launched in 2021 and is undergoing sea trials prior to its delivery to Spanish Navy. 

India overtakes China as most attractive emerging market for investing

According to a study by Invesco Global Sovereign Asset Management, India has overtaken China to become the most attractive emerging market for investing in sovereign wealth funds this year.

Reason: This is due to its solid demographics, political stability, and proactive regulation. 

Positives for the nation also include the rapidly expanding demography, strong regulatory actions, and a welcoming climate for sovereign investors.

World Population Day 2023: 11 July

World Population Day is observed every year on July 11 in order to raise awareness about global population issues, including population control.

2023 theme: Unleashing the power of gender equality: Uplifting the voices of women and girls to unlock our world’s infinite possibilities. 

It was established by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 1989, after the day the world approximately reached a population of five billion, which was observed on 11 July 1987.

MoHUA conducts SBM-U 2.0 Planning & Implementation Review-cum-Workshop

The Housing Ministry organized a review-cum-workshop to evaluate and accelerate the planning and implementation of the SBM-Urban 2.0.

PM Modi launched the 2.0 versions of SBM-U and AMRUT on October 1, 2021.

SBM-U 2.0: Achieving 100% waste segregation in all households and premises and 100% door-to-door collection of segregated waste from each. 

AMRUT 2.0: To provide complete coverage of water supply to all households and sewerage and septage in 500 AMRUT cities. 

Gujarat CM launches pilot project of ‘Antyodaya Shramik Suraksha Yojana’

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel launched the Antyodaya Shram Suraksha Accident Insurance Scheme from Kheda

All those registered under the e-Shram portal from Nadiad will benefit from the scheme.

It is being implemented through the Indian Postal Department, the IPPB, and the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

Under this scheme, insurance with a premium of Rs. 289 and Rs. 499 per year will be a big support to workers in the event of death or partial disability.

OCA elects Sheikh Talal as the new President

Kuwait’s Sheikh Talal Fahad Al Ahmad Al Sabah has been elected as the new President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).

He replaced his older brother Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, who led the OCA for 30 years until 2021.

The OCA was founded in 1982 by his father Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who led it until 1990.

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is a governing body of sports in Asia, currently with 45 member National Olympic Committees.

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance wins Insurer Innovation Award 2023

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance has won the Insurer Innovation Award 2023 for the APAC region at the 8th World Digital Insurance Awards, hosted by TDI - The Digital Insurer.

Recognition: Bajaj Allianz Life's ground-breaking WhatsApp Conversational Platform - empowering customers to digitally services their policies seamlessly. 

The award entries were shortlisted by industry experts and the winner was selected by the community through pre-voting and live event voting.