Correct Answer :   K Chandrashekhar Rao

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Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao inaugurated Medha Rail Coach Factory, the largest private coach factory in India, at Kondakal in Shankarpally mandal of Rangareddy district on Thursday (22nd June 2023).

On behalf of the State government, he assured complete support to Medha Servo Group for its expansion in Telangana and was confident that it would create massive employment opportunities for the local youth.

Addressing the factory employees after the inauguration, Chandrashekhar Rao said he was impressed with the state-of-the-art facility created by the company founders Kashyap Reddy and Srinivas Reddy. He termed it as a proud moment as both sons of Telangana have established such a massive manufacturing facility to supply rail coaches to the entire world.

CM Chandrashekhar Rao emphasized the importance of a congenial eco-system for the progress of any state or country. He praised the Telangana State Industrial Project Approval and Self Certification System (TS-iPASS) for creating such an eco-system for industrial growth in Telangana. The establishment of the rail coach factory has led to the development of ancillary industries in the surrounding areas, thereby creating additional job opportunities for the local population.

Joint Venture and Investment : The rail coach manufacturing facility at Kondakal was established through a joint venture between Telangana-based Medha Servo Group and Stadler Rail, with a significant investment of Rs 1,000 crore. Despite the Central government’s failure to fulfill its promise of establishing a rail coach factory at Kazipet under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, the Industries Department, led by Minister KT Rama Rao, successfully attracted this substantial investment for the establishment of India’s largest private coach factory in Hyderabad.

The coach factory, which currently spans about 25 acres, will be further expanded in phases. It has already manufactured components for two Vande Bharat trains operating in the Telugu States and supplied 160 coaches to the Indian Railways. Additionally, the Medha Servo Group intends to establish a wagon manufacturing unit spanning an additional 75 acres, further contributing to the development of the region’s rail infrastructure.

Inaugural Ceremony Attendees : Ministers KT Rama Rao, T Harish Rao, P Sabith Indra Reddy, MPs, MLAs, and MLCs along with Chief Secretary A Santhi Kumari, Principal Secretary for IT and Industries Jayesh Ranjan, Medha Servo Group MD Kashyap Reddy and others participated in the inaugural ceremony.

Source : Telangana Today

Correct Answer :   June 23

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International Women in Engineering Day is observed every year on June 23 for improving the participation of young girls in the field of engineering.


International Women in Engineering Day 2023 Theme :

Every year the day is attributed to different themes and this year will mark the 10th celebration of International Women in Engineering Day. The theme of the special day this year is reported to be ‘Make Safety Seen’.


International Women in Engineering Day History :

The United Kingdom officially dedicated June 23 to lead a national campaign for women in the engineering field in 2014. Just two years later the day received UNESCO patronage thereby making awareness on a global scale. Finally, in 2017, the day was celebrated on an international level for the first time giving rise to the day that celebrates the vigilant efforts of women in the engineering society.

International Women in Engineering Day Significance :

The primary objective of the day is to raise awareness and encourage the participation of women in the engineering sector. International Women in Engineering Day recognizes the great contribution of female engineering pioneers who often go unnoticed. The awareness campaigns are to equip young girls with boundless opportunities to help them carve a niche for themselves..

Source : News18

Correct Answer :   June 23

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International Widows Day, observed on June 23, aims to raise awareness about the challenging circumstances faced by countless widows who often find themselves in poverty. In addition to financial difficulties, widows worldwide encounter discrimination and are often denied their rightful inheritance after the death of their husbands. This path to self-sufficiency becomes even more daunting when they are responsible for supporting their children. As we approach International Widows Day 2023, it is crucial to understand the historical background, significance, and importance of this day.

International Widows Day 2023 Theme :  Each year, the United Nations introduces fresh themes to draw attention to the challenges faced by widows in today’s global society. For the year 2023, the reported theme for International Widows Day is “Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality.” All official events arranged by the United Nations will revolve around this theme, aiming to highlight the role of innovative solutions and technological advancements in promoting gender equality.

International Widows Day Significance : International Widows Day not only raises awareness but also serves as a platform for advocating the daily challenges faced by widows. It emphasizes the significance of establishing new opportunities, policies, and support systems to ensure their survival. The day highlights the need for a secure environment for widows within the global society and emphasizes empowering women with the necessary resources to maintain their independence and self-sufficiency.

Observing this special day can involve participating in various campaigns, addressing the issue on a global scale, and increasing awareness among the general public. Individuals can contribute by donating or volunteering for initiatives that aim to improve the lives of widows.

International Widows Day History : The inaugural International Widows Day was established in 2005 by The Loomba Foundation. The choice of June 23 for this day holds significance as it was the date when the founder’s mother, Shrimati Pushpa Wati Loomba, became a widow in 1954. By selecting the same date, the foundation aimed to raise awareness about the plight of widows worldwide who experience poverty and hardship.

This day brings attention to the social stigma and economic challenges faced by countless women after the loss of their spouses. However, it took the concerted efforts of The Loomba Foundation, leading a vigorous five-year campaign, to gain recognition from the United Nations General Assembly. In 2010, the United Nations officially adopted International Widows Day to elevate its significance on a global scale.

Source : News18

Correct Answer :   June 23

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Olympic Day is a celebration of sport, health, and being together. It invites everyone around the globe to be active and move together with purpose on 23 June every year.

Participants from all over the world will commemorate the day the International Olympic Committee was founded at the Sorbonne in Paris, where Pierre de Coubertin rallied the revival of the Ancient Olympic Games on 23 June 1894.

It represents making the world a better place through sport.

Olympic Day celebrations can be traced all the way back to 1947.

Doctor Gruss, a Czech IOC member, presented the idea of a world Olympic day at the 41st Session of the International Olympic Committee in Stockholm, Sweden, which would set aside a day to celebrate everything that the Olympic Movement stands for.

A few months later the project got the nod at the 42nd IOC Session in St Moritz, Switzerland, in January 1948. The National Olympic Committees were put in charge of organising this event and the date celebrates a special moment in the history of the Olympic Movement.

What is the theme of Olympic Day 2023?

The theme of this year's Olympic Day is 'Let's Move' which aims to inspire people around the world to make time for daily physical activity.

While the world is moving faster than ever, people are moving less with research showing over 80 per cent of young people fail to reach the daily activity level recommended for optimum mental and physical health.

This 23 June is the start of a new global movement to make time to move.

"On Olympic Day, we celebrate the Olympic Movement's mission to make the world a better place through sport," said IOC President Thomas Bach..

Source : Olympics

Correct Answer :   Eddie Wu

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Alibaba announced a major leadership reshuffle on Tuesday (20th June 2023), with CEO and Chairman Daniel Zhang planning to step down this year (2023) and be replaced by veterans at the Chinese tech giant.

Eddie Yongming Wu will step in as CEO, While Joe Tsai will take over as chairman on September 10th, 2023.

He was appointed as the company's CFO until 2013.

The two executives are Alibaba veterans and close confidant of Alibaba’s billionaire founder Jack Ma.

Eddie Wu, incoming CEO :

Eddie Wu is one of the co-founders of Alibaba, who first served it as a technology director back in 1999. His experience is in the company’s core e-commerce business, monetization and technology, making him a well-rounded candidate to oversee the entire group.

After Alibaba decided to split into six units he was appointed as the chairman of the Taobao and Tmall Group — previously, the two units were the two biggest e-commerce services in China.

Wu has also been the chief technology officer of key businesses including Taobao and Alipay, the mobile payments service run by Alibaba affiliate Ant Group. He was in charge of Alibaba’s monetization platform on Taobao and Tmall, as well as directing efforts to push the Taobao mobile app that propelled the company into the smartphone era..

Source : CNBC

Correct Answer :   ₹145 Crores

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The Central government on Wednesday (21st June 2023) allocated ₹145 crore to Nagaland for the construction of a Unity Mall in Dimapur.

Aim : At promoting and showcasing the state’s One District One Product (ODOP) offerings, the ministry of commerce & industry said.

* The allocation is part of the Union Budget 2023-24, which has earmarked ₹5,000 crore for the establishment of Unity Malls across the country.

* The announcement was made during an ODOP Sampark event organized by the Department for the Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in collaboration with Invest India and the Department of Industries and Commerce, Nagaland.

* The event aimed to raise awareness about the ODOP and PM Gati Shakti initiatives, focusing on promoting local industries and improving logistics.

* Sumita Dawra, Special Secretary of DPIIT, emphasized the efforts of DPIIT and Invest India in conducting a National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) Drive in Kohima.

* The drive focused on chili farming, with over 30 farmers from Kohima participating in the workshop. .

Source: Mint

Correct Answer :   Himachal Pradesh

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The Himachal Pradesh government will collaborate with National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to set up a state-of-the-art milk processing plant at Dagwar in Kangra district, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Monday (19th June 2023).

* While presiding over a meeting at Oakover in Shimla on Monday (19th June 2023), Sukhu said the plant would come up at a cost of about Rs 250 crore and dairy development board’s assistance would be taken for its operation and marketing.

* The chief minister said the Dagwar plant’s capacity would range from 1 lakh to 3 lakh litres, in which high-quality milk products would also be prepared.

* He said the Congress had in its “Pratigya Patra” promised to buy cow’s milk at Rs 80 per litre and buffalo’s at Rs 100 per litre from the farmers.

* “The state government is swiftly moving towards fulfilling this promise as it’s committed to promoting the dairy based industry in Himachal,” he added..

Source : TOI

Correct Answer :   USA

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Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Ltd (IFFCO) on Thursday (22nd June 2023) said it has signed an agreement with California-based Kapoor Enterprises Inc for export of nano liquid urea to the US.

* The agreement comes at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a state visit to the US.

* “IFFCO now started exporting world’s 1st Nano Urea invented & manufactured indigenously in India by IFFCO to USA. An agreement in regard of exporting IFFCO Nano Urea to USA is signed between IFFCO & Kapoor Enterprises Inc, California," the cooperative said in a statement.

* As of now, IFFCO exports more than 5 lakh bottles of nano liquid urea to more than 25 countries.

* In June 2021, IFFCO launched the world’s first nano urea fertiliser, while nano DAP in April this year (2023).

* A report by E&Y said that “Green House Gas (GHG) saving from the usage of 5 bottles of Nano Urea is equivalent to 1 tree planted."

* A 500 ml bottle of IFFCO nano urea liquid will replace at least one bag of conventional Urea. The bottle can significantly bring down the cost of logistics and warehousing.

* IFFCO have already sold more than 5.7 Crore bottles of the nano urea liquid in India since its commercial rollout. Both Nano Urea and Nano DAP are the game changing innovations of the agriculture industry leading to sustainable agriculture.

Source : Mint

Correct Answer :   Rajnath Singh

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Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Integrated Simulator Complex (ISC) ‘Dhruv’ at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, Kerala on June 21, 2023.

The ISC ‘Dhruv’ hosts modern state-of-the-art indigenously-built simulators which will significantly enhance practical training in the Indian Navy.

These simulators are envisaged to give real-time experience on navigation, fleet operations and Naval tactics. These simulators will also be utilised for training of personnel from friendly countries.

Amongst the many simulators envisaged in the complex, the Raksha Mantri visited Multi-Station Handling Simulator (MSSHS), Air Direction and Helicopter Control Simulator (ADHCS) and Astronavigation Dome.

The Ship Handling Simulators produced by ARI Pvt Ltd, New Delhi have been exported to 18 countries. The Astronavigation Dome developed by Infovision Technologies Pvt Ltd is the first-of-its-kind in the Indian Navy.

The ADHCS - developed by Institute for Systems Studies and Analysis, a DRDO laboratory - would be able to provide real-time operational environment scenario to trainees.

These technologically advanced simulators are indicative of the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative and promise great defence export potential for the nation. Some of the other indigenously developed simulators in the Complex include Combat Management System and Maritime Domain Awareness Lab.

During the inauguration, Shri Rajnath Singh also interacted with senior representatives from the firms involved in the development of these simulators..

Source : PIB

Correct Answer :   Vienna

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Austria's Vienna has come up top again as the best city to live in globally, according to a report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).

The Global Liveability Index 2023 attributed Vienna’s success to its “winning combination” of stability, good culture and entertainment, reliable infrastructure, exemplary education and health services.

“It has occupied this position regularly over the past several years, with only the Covid-19 pandemic causing the city to vacate its place at the top spot,” the report added.

Copenhagen also retains its position as the second most livable city in the world, while Australian cities Sydney and Melbourne broke into the top five.

The annual report rated 172 cities across these categories that define livability : stability, health care, culture and environment, education and infrastructure.

The index rose last year to reach a 15-year high as the world recovered from the pandemic, said the EIU. The average index score is now 76.2 out of 100, up from 73.2 a year ago.

Top 10 cities to live in :

* Vienna (Austria)
* Copenhagen (Denmark)
* Melbourne (Australia)
* Sydney (Australia)
* Vancouver (Canada)
* Zurich (Switzerland)
* Calgary (Canada)
* Geneva (Switzerland)
* Toronto (Canada)
* Osaka (Japan), Auckland (New Zealand) — Tie.

Source : CNBC