Current Affairs - December, 2022

1 .

Central Government announced that it has extended the Rooftop Solar Programme till ___________.

A)

31 March 2024

B)

31 March 2025

C)

31 March 2026

D)

31 March 2027

Correct Answer : Option (C) - 31 March 2026

The government on Thursday(8th Dec 2022) said the rooftop solar programme has been extended till March 31, 2026, and therefore, subsidy under the programme will be available until the target for the scheme is achieved.

* The statement from the ministry of new and renewable energy said all residential consumers are hereby advised not to pay any additional charges to any vendor on account of fee for application on the National Portal or any additional charges for net-metering or testing which are not prescribed by the respective distribution company.

* In case such charges are demanded by any vendor or agency or person, the same may be intimated to the respective distribution company and to this ministry at email rts-mnre@gov.in.

* On the National Portal, any consumer willing to install rooftop solar from any part of the country can apply and track the complete process starting from registration to release of subsidy directly into his bank account, according to the ministry’s statement.

* According to the statement, the subsidy under National Portal has been fixed at Rs 14,588 per kW (for a capacity up to 3 kW) for the entire country and residential consumers have to install rooftop solar plant from any one of the vendors registered by the respective distribution company of their locality.

* The list of registered vendors is also available on the National Portal. To safeguard the interest of consumers, format of agreement to be signed between the vendor and the consumers has been given on National Portal, the ministry said..

Source : The Print

Published On : December 10, 2022

2 .

National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has appointed _________ as its Managing Director with effect from November 15.

A)

A.K. Khosla

B)

Sriram Singh

C)

Dr. V.A. Srinivasan

D)

Meenesh C Shah

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Meenesh C Shah

National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has appointed Meenesh C Shah as its Managing Director with effect from November 15.

* Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Parshottam Rupala informed that the Gujarat-based NDDB does not have regular chairman since December 2020.

* Varsha Joshi, the then Joint Secretary in the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, held the additional charge of the post of Chairman, NDDB, from December 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021.

* Meenesh C Shah has been functioning as the Executive Director, NDDB, and holding the additional charge of the Chairman NDDB from June 1, 2021 to November 14, 2022.

* On the basis of the decision taken by the NDDB Board, Shah has been appointed as Managing Director (MD) with effect from November 15, 2022.

National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) :

* National Dairy Development Board was set up in 1966 as a society under the Societies Act 1860. The first chairman of NDDB was Verghese Kurien. Kurien is also called as the father of White Revolution in India.

* NDDB was merged with Indian Dairy Corporation by the NDDB Act 1987 with effect from 12 October 1987. NDDB has been given Institution of national importance status. It comes under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.

* It launched operation flood in India which has made India, largest producer of milk in the world. The massive increase in the production of milk and dairy products in India is called as White revolution.

Published On : December 10, 2022

3 .

Which company has announced(8th Dec 2022) the appointment of Shenu Agarwal as its MD & CEO?

A)

Ashok Leyland

B)

Eicher Motors

C)

Force Motors

D)

BharatBenz

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Ashok Leyland

Ashok Leyland, the flagship company of the Hinduja group and India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, on Thursday(8th Dec 2022) announced the appointment of Shenu Agarwal as its new Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer(CEO).

* Shenu joins Ashok Leyland from Escorts Kubota Ltd, where he was president.

* He was chief executive for the agribusiness for more than seven years and associated closely with the transformation of Escorts into a leadership position by ushering in contemporary global standards of design, quality, and manufacturing.

* Assuming charge, Agarwal will drive the technology development, growth, and future strategy for the company towards achieving our vision to be among the top 10 Commercial Vehicle players globally.

* Dheeraj Hinduja, executive chairman, Ashok Leyland observed “Shenu has a proven track record as a leader from a business conglomerate and is an allrounder having worked in different capacities in many disciplines.

* Our focus on reliability, ambition to achieve global scale, and our constant pursuit of enhancing stakeholder value at Ashok Leyland all will get further strengthened with Shenu at the helm.

* I am optimistic that the company will carve new niches in the mobility sector soon under his stewardship and I wish him the very best for the future."

* “I am honoured and feel privileged to be part of Ashok Leyland, an institution with a rich 75-year legacy of pioneering technology leadership. I look forward to working closely with all the stakeholders and employees to help achieve in an accelerated manner Ashok Leyland’s Vision to be among the Top 10 CV manufacturers globally.” said Shenu Agarwal..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : December 10, 2022

4 .

Which Cabinet approves(7th Dec 2022) bill to create 'Safai Karamchari Commission'?

A)

Assam

B)

Bihar

C)

Karnataka

D)

Gujarat

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Assam

The Assam Cabinet on Wednesday(7th Dec 2022) approved a bill to create a Safai Karamchari Commission and decisions related to providing financial benefits to pregnant women, monitoring drug prices, protecting Safai Karmacharis’ rights and filling up vacancies in the Forest Department were also taken in the meeting.

For the first time in the history of Assam, the State Cabinet led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held the meeting at the historic Gandhi Mandap in Guwahati.

The Assam Cabinet also renamed the Dergaon Police Academy as Lachit Barphukan Police Academy.

The Chief Minister said as the site is dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, holding the meeting there provided us with the necessary motivation to carry out our constitutional obligations.

Addressing a press conference after the state cabinet meeting, the Assam Chief Minister said that Guwahati Smart City Limited had installed a beautiful sound and light show at Gandhi Mandap and it was started from October two this year..

Source : The Print

Published On : December 9, 2022

5 .

International Anti-Corruption Day is observed annually on ________.

A)

December 10

B)

December 9

C)

December 8

D)

December 7

Correct Answer : Option (B) - December 9

International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD) is observed annually on December 9 to raise public awareness on the malpractice of corruption and its harmful effects on progress and development.

“Corruption undermines democratic institutions, slows economic development and contributes to governmental instability,” notes the United Nations on its website.

It destroys the very foundation of democratic institutions by attacking the free and fair electoral process, which makes the observance of Anti-Corruption Day all the more significant.

International Anti-Corruption Day History : The UN General Assembly adopted the United Nations Convention against Corruption on October 31, 2003. The Assembly also designated December 9 as International Anti-Corruption Day, to raise awareness of corruption and of the role of the Convention in combating and preventing it.

International Anti-Corruption Day 2022 Theme : The theme for International Anti-Corruption Day 2022 is “Uniting the world against corruption.”

International Anti-Corruption Day Significance : This year(2022) marks the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC). The 2022 International Anti-Corruption Day seeks to highlight the crucial link between anti-corruption and peace, security, and development.

At the core of this year’s theme is the belief that tackling corruption is the right and responsibility of every person. Only through cooperation is it possible to overcome the negative impact of corruption and work towards safer, more sustainable societies.

The responsibility to fight corruption begins with the individual and goes all the way up. States, government officials, civil servants, law enforcement officers, media representatives, the private sector, civil society, academia, the public and youth alike all have the moral responsibility to eradicate corruption..

Source : Moneycontrol

Published On : December 9, 2022

6 .

Who has been appointed as the chair of B20 India which represents the entire G20 business community?

A)

Shapoor Mistry

B)

T. V. Narendran

C)

N Chandrasekaran

D)

Rajesh Gopinathan

Correct Answer : Option (C) - N Chandrasekaran

N Chandrasekaran will assume the chair of B20 India and lead the business agenda during India’s G20 presidency.

* Chandrasekaran is chairman of the board of Tata Sons, the holding company and promoter of more than 100 Tata group companies with aggregate annual revenues of more than $100 billion.

* The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is appointed as the B20 India Secretariat by the Centre to lead the B20 India process. CII assumed charge on 1 December 2022.

* “As India commences its leadership of B20 amid multiple global developments and transformations, the participation of businesses in global economic decision-making has never been more critical," Chandrasekaran said.

* He added that a renewed strategy for businesses to strengthen global collaborations will foster economic stability, progress and growth that is inclusive and sustainable.

* B20 India has identified priorities for deliberations under the theme "R.A.I.S.E – Responsible, Accelerated, Innovative, Sustainable, and Equitable" Businesses. About 100 business policy initiatives will be organised by CII under the B20 calendar across the country during the presidency year.

* “B20 has been instrumental in shaping economic policy statements by the G20 grouping over the years. As India takes over the G20 Presidency, Indian industry’s proactive participation through the B20 India platform will contribute to the G20 dialogue and help develop a conducive environment for businesses to drive growth," said Sanjiv Bajaj, president, CII, and chairman & managing director, Bajaj Finserv Limited..

Source : Mint

Published On : December 9, 2022

7 .

The "Climate Investment Opportunities in India's Cooling Sector" report was launched by which organization?

A)

UNESCO

B)

World Bank

C)

NITI Aayog

D)

World Economic Forum

Correct Answer : Option (B) - World Bank

The World Bank report titled "Climate Investment Opportunities in India's Cooling Sector" said the country is experiencing higher temperatures that arrive earlier and stay far longer.

* Severe heat waves, responsible for thousands of deaths across India over the last few decades, are increasing with alarming frequency and soon the country could become one of the first places in the world to experience heat waves that break the human survivability limit, according to a new report.

* "In April 2022, India was plunged into the grip of a punishing early spring heat wave that brought the country to a standstill, with temperatures in the capital, New Delhi, topping 46 degrees Celsius (oC) (114 degrees Fahrenheit). The month of March, which witnessed extraordinary spikes in temperatures, was the hottest ever recorded", it said.

* The report will be released during the two-day "India Climate and Development Partners' Meet" being organised by World Bank in partnership with the Kerala government here.

* Predicting that heat waves situation in India could break the human survivability limit, it said the recent heat wave supports what many climate scientists have long cautioned about with reference to rising temperatures across South Asia..

Source : Business Today

Published On : December 9, 2022

8 .

Who becomes the world's richest person Forbes on 9th Dec 2022?

A)

Elon Musk

B)

Jeff Bezos

C)

Bernard Arnault

D)

Gautam Adani

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Bernard Arnault

According to the Forbes, Chief executive of Louis Vuitton's parent company (LVMH), Bernard Arnault and Family replaced Tesla CEO, Elon Musk to become the world richest person.

As of December 9, 2022, the personal wealth of Bernard Arnault is $186.1 billion and net worth of Elon Musk is $185.0 billion.

But as per the Bloomberg's Billionaires Index, the Tesla CEO is still estimated to be the world's wealthiest person with a net worth of $171 billion (As of 9th Dec 2022).

Source : Business Insider

Published On : December 9, 2022

9 .

International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime is commemorated on _________.

A)

December 6

B)

December 7

C)

December 8

D)

December 9

Correct Answer : Option (D) - December 9

International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime is commemorated on December 9 of every year around the world. It is observed to raise awareness about the greatest crime perpetrated by man against man, the violation of human rights and how it can be prevented in the future.

International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime History : Genocide is considered one of the greatest crimes and evils perpetrated by man against man in history. There have been several incidents of genocide in history. Perhaps, the most talked about is the Holocaust, where approximately six million Jews were put to death by the Nazis under the leadership of Adolf Hitler in the 1930s.

* On December 9, 1948, the United Nations adopted the first human rights treaty, the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (the “Genocide Convention”). 2022 marks its 74th anniversary.

* The Convention signifies the international community’s commitment to preventing genocide crimes. It also gave the first international legal definition of “genocide,” widely adopted at national and international levels, as well as established a duty for State Parties to prevent and punish the crime of genocide.

* The United Nations General Assembly with a resolution in 2015 adopted December 9 as the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime.

International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime Significance : This day is commemorated to memorialize the victims of genocide. It is a reminder of all the innocent lives that have been lost as a result of genocide and to raise awareness about how the families of the victims can be supported and helped. Another aim of this day is to help remember not to repeat this heinous crime again. To remind the international community of their commitment toward minorities all around the globe and to avoid unnecessary killings. This day is marked to remember the importance of peace and security and why this should be cherished..

Source : News18

Published On : December 9, 2022

10 .

Which organization organized an event to launch the "Toolkit on Enabling Gender Responsive Urban Mobility and Public Spaces in India"?

A)

World Bank

B)

NITI Aayog

C)

World Economic Forum

D)

International Monetary Fund Show

Correct Answer : Option (A) - World Bank

The World Bank and the Chennai Urban Metropolitan Transport Authority jointly released the "Toolkit on Enabling Gender Responsive Urban Mobility and Public Spaces in India."

This toolkit contains practical tools that can assist governments and commercial or community-based groups in India in ensuring safe and inclusive public areas and public transportation for women.

Published On : December 9, 2022