May 17 2023 Flashcards
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Significance of May 17
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- World Telecommunication Day, now called World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, is observed on May 17 under the auspices of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
- World Hypertension Day
Theme: World Hypertension Day 2023 will be celebrated on last year’s theme “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer.” There is no official announcement for any new theme as of now. The day was first established in 2005 by the World Hypertension League (WHL), an international organization that is dedicated to the prevention and control of hypertension.
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- World Telecommunications Day was established on __, to commemorate the founding of the ITU.
- ITU originally known as the __.
- The ITU was created with the signing of the inaugural __ on May 17, 1865, in Paris.
- In 1932, ITU changed its name to the __ and later became a specialized agency of the United Nations in 1947.
- The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared May 17 as __ in a resolution passed in March 2006.
- Subsequently, in November of the same year, the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference merged the two days together, forming __.
- ITU Headquarters
- Parent organization
- Secretary-General
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- May 17, 1969
- International Telegraph Union
- International Telegraph Convention
- International Telecommunication Union
- World Information Society Day
- World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
- Geneva, Switzerland
- United Nations Economic and Social Council
- Doreen Bogdan-Martin
3
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Slovakia
1. Currency
2. President
3. Capital
4. Official Language
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- Slovakia adopted the Euro as its official currency on January 1, 2009, replacing the Slovak koruna.
- Zuzana Čaputová (First woman to hold the position)
- Bratislava
- Slovak
4
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- __ now holds the second position in the country in terms of having the maximum number of GI-tagged goods.
- Expand GI
- The state has received GI tags for __ more ODOP crafts, taking the total number of GI-tagged products in the state to 48.
- Expand ODOP
- The newly-tagged ODOP crafts are __.
- __ leads with 55 GI-tagged goods, __ and __ follow with 48 and 46 GI products, respectively.
- GI tag is a sign used on products that have __.
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- Uttar Pradesh
- Geographical Indication
- three
- One District One Product
- Mainpuri tarkashi, Mahoba Gaura stone craft, and Sambhal horn craft
- Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka
- a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. The GI tag helps to protect the products from imitation and ensures that consumers get the genuine product.
5
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- Brazil, top __ exporter, confirms first ever avian flu cases in wild birds.
- President
- Capital
- Currency
- Official Language
- Avian Influenza (also known as bird flu) is a highlycontagious __ disease that primarily affects birds, but some strains can also infect humans.
- The __ subtype of Avian Influenza has raised concerns due to its high pathogenicity and potential for causing a global pandemic if it acquires the ability for sustained human-to-human transmission.
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- chicken
- Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, also known as Lula da Silva
- Brasília
- Brazilian Real (BRL)
- Portuguese
- viral
- H5N1
6
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- RBI Cancels Certificate of Registration of __ NBFCs and Surrender Permits of __ NBFCs.
- Expand NBFC
- Registered under which act?
- NBFCs are engaged in various financial activities which may include __.
- NBFCs do not include institutions primarily engaged in __.
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- 7, 14
- Non Banking Financial Companies
- Companies Act, 1956
- providing loans and advances, acquiring shares/stocks/bonds/debentures/securities, leasing, hire-purchase, insurance, and chit fund business.
- agriculture activity, industrial activity, purchase or sale of goods (other than securities), or providing services and sale/purchase/construction of immovable property.
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- The initial batch of 10 start-up companies participating in the (1) program between India and Bangladesh have returned to Dhaka after a successful visit to India from May 8-12.
- The exchange program facilitates visits between __ from Bangladesh and __ from India, aiming to foster partnerships, expand business relations, share experiences and knowledge, and promote collaboration among young entrepreneurs.
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- 50 start-ups exchange
- 50 start-ups, 50 start-ups
8
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- Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh is set to inaugurate the __ in Delhi on May 17.
- The All India Pension Adalat, launched on an experimental basis in 2017, organized by the __, has been instrumental in resolving pensioners’ grievances efficiently.
- Conducted by the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare, the __ workshops are designed to assist civil employees approaching retirement within the next six months.
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- 8th All India Pension Adalat
- Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare
- pre-retirement counselling (PRC)
9
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- National Dengue Day is observed on __ every year to raise awareness about the mosquito-borne disease.
- Dengue is caused by four distinct viruses and is spread by the __, which also transmit yellow fever, Zika viruses, and chikungunya.
- Symptoms of Dengue
- There is __ vaccine for dengue.
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- May 16
- female Aedes mosquitoes
- Fever
Headache
Muscle pain
Rash
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Joint pain
Swollen lymph nodes - No vaccine. There is no specific treatment for dengue. Treatment is supportive and includes rest, fluids, and pain medication. In some cases, hospitalization may be necessary.
10
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- Indonesia to participate in the 4th India-Indonesia Bilateral exercise, __ , from May 14 to May 19, 2023.
- President of Indonesia
- Capital
- Currency
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- Samudra Shakti-23
- Joko Widodo
- Jakarta
- Indonesian rupiah
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- The Union Minister for Communications, Ashwini Vaishnaw, launched the __ Portal during a function held in New Delhi.
- This citizen-centric portal aims to empower mobile phone users by providing essential services, such as __ lost mobile phones.
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- Sanchar Saathi
- tracking and blocking
12
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India to contribute (1)% to global GDP growth over 2023-24 reported by (2).
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- 16%
- Morgan Stanley
13
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Paytm
1. Founder and CEO
2. President and COO
3. Parent Organisation
4. Founded in
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- Vijay Shekhar Sharma
- Bhavesh Gupta
- One97 Communications
- August 2010
14
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- __ is planning to lodge a complaint with the World Trade Organisation about the European Union’s proposal to levy tariffs ranging from 20% to 35% on high-carbon goods like steel, iron ore, and cement from India.
- EU’s CBAM is a measure intended to __.
- Expand CBAM
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- India
- incentivize local industries to adopt cleaner technologies to reduce carbon emissions.
- Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
15
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According to the (1) report released by the United Nations, India’s economy is projected to grow by __% in the calendar year 2024.
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- World Economic Situation and Prospects
- 6.7%