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Current Affairs - 01 April 2022
1. IPU vice-chancellor Mahesh Verma is now NABH chairperson
- Vice-Chancellor of Indraprastha University Mahesh Verma has been appointed as a new
chairperson of the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH). - NABH is a constituent board of the Quality Council of India (QCI)
- This is responsible for setting benchmarks for quality and certifying hospitals and other health facilities.
- NABH is also a member of the board of the Asian Society for Quality in Healthcare.
Foot Notes:
About NABH:
Founded: 2006, India
Headquarters: New Delhi
Founder: Harish Nadkarni
2. Utkal Diwas is Observed on April 1 every year
- The formation day of Odisha is observed on April 1 as Utkal Diwas or Odisha Day in
remembrance of the struggle to make Odisha an independent state on April 1, 1936. - After the 113th amendment act, Orissa was renamed Odisha.
- The official language of Odisha, Odiya also listed in the 8th schedule of the Constitution of India.
- On 19 August 1949, Bhubaneswar replaced Cuttack as capital.
- UNESO Sites: Sun Temple, Konarak (1984)
Foot Notes:
About Odisha:
CM: Naveen Patnaik
Governor: Ganeshi Lal
Capital: Bhubaneswar
3. Google Pay offers ‘Tap to Pay’ for UPI users in partnership with Pine Labs
- Google Pay offers the Tap to Pay for Unified Payment Interface (UPI) users in
partnership with Pine Labs. - Earlier, Tap to Pay was available for cards, but now this payment function is available on the phone also.
- Near Field Communication (NFC) enabled Android smartphones can do transactions using any Pine Labs Android POS terminal across the country.
- Noida based Pine Labs is an Indian merchant platform company.
Foot Notes:
About Google:
CEO: Sundar Pichai
Founded: 4 September 1998
Headquarters: United States
Founders: Larry Page, Sergey Brin
4. Lepakshi Nandi, Veerabhadra temple on World Heritage tentative list
- The Sri Veerabhadra Swamy temple was placed on the UNESCO World Heritage
tentative list with the Monolithic Bull (Nandi) at Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh. - The Sri Veerabhadra Swamy temple is also known as the Lepakshi temple is dedicated to Veerabhadra (Shiva)
- The temple is known for the Vijayanagara sculpture and mural painting on the ceiling as traditional art.
- India World Heritage sites: 40
5. Chief Justice of India N V Ramana launches software to transmit court orders swiftly
- Chief Justice of India, N V Ramana has launched FASTER (Fast and Secured
Transmission of Electronic Records), to communicate interim orders, stay orders, bail orders, etc., of the Supreme Court to concerned authorities through a secured electronic communication channel. - The aim: Eliminate the delay in to release of inmates even after the Supreme Court grants them bail.
- A digital platform FASTER was initiated led by CJI Ramana bench.
6. Navy presented with ‘Best Marching Contingent’ trophy for Republic Day Parade
- The Best Marching Contingent Trophy for Republic Day Parade 2022 to personnel of the
Naval Contingent was presented by Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff. - The contingent was led by Lt Cdr Aanchal Sharma with Lt Shubham Sharma as platoon commanders and comprised 96 young sailors.
- Uttar Pradesh won the best state tableau for Republic Day 2022 for the showcase of One District One Product and Kashi Vishwanath Dham.
Foot Notes:
About The Indian Navy:
Motto(s): शं नो वरुणः
Founded: 26 January 1950
Fighter: MiG-29K
Commander-in-Chief: President Ram Nath Kovind
7. India- Seychelles Joint Military Exercise Lamitiye 2022 Concluded
- The 9th edition of Lamitiye 2022 held at Seychelles Defence Academy, Seychelles was
concluded. - The themes for Lamitiye 2022 Joint Training Exercise were both relevant and contemporary for planning & execution of operations based on scenarios in a Semi-Urban environment.
- The 10 days long exercise focused on enhancing interworking to develop the capability to undertake joint operations in a semi-urban environment.
Foot Notes:
About Seychelles:
Capital: Victoria
President: Wavel Ramkalawan
Currency: Seychellois rupee
8. Vishwas Patel re-elected as chairman of Payments Council of India
- Executive director of Infibeam Avenues Vishwas Patel has been re-elected as chairman
of the Payments Council of India (PCI). - Payment Council of India is the apex industry for digital operators in India’s payments and settlement system that operates under the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).
- The PCI was set in 2013 with the aim to promote digital India.
- Payment Council of India is located in Mumbai.
9. Microsoft launches Founders Hub platform in India to empower startups
- Microsoft launched Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub platform in India to provide
support of USD 300,000, including technology and tools from the tech giant and partners. - After the USA and China, India is the third-largest ecosystem for startups globally.
- The hub was set up with an aim to empower entrepreneurs to innovate and grow by connecting them with mentors.
- National Startup Day – 16th January
Foot Notes:
About Microsoft:
CEO: Satya Nadella
Founded: 4 April 1975
Headquarters: United States
Founders: Bill Gates, Paul Allen
10. ADB provides USD 143 million to Bangladesh
- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan package of USD 143 million
for Bangladesh to support government efforts to speed up the growth by improving the efficiency, predictability, and security of cross-border trade. - The ADB loan package includes a $90 million International policy-based loan, a $53 million project loan that will construct integrated land customs and $1.5 million in technical assistance
Foot Notes:
About ADB:
Headquarters: Mandaluyong, Philippines
President: Masatsugu Asakawa
Founded: 19 December 1966
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