Daily GK Update - 10th July 2023 Current Affairs

                                           Current Affairs

                                                 National Affairs

India Joins Champions Group of Global Crisis Response Group.

• India's decision to join the Champions Group of the Global Crisis Response Group signifies its growing global leadership and commitment to addressing pressing global issues.

India and Singapore sign MoU on Public Administration.

• Government of Indian and Government of Singapore have signed a Memorundum of Understanding on Public Administration.

Odisha has launched Ama Pokhari Scheme.

• Government of Odisha has launched Ama Pokhari Scheme to rejuvenate Water Bodies in State of Odisha.

Gujrat Government is going to implement MISHTI Scheme.

• Gujrat Government has signed Memorundum of Understanding with 6 States to for protection of mangroves under MISHTI Scheme.

Urban 20 (U20) Mayoral Summit concludes.

• The two-day Urban 20 Mayoral Summit, hosted by the chair city Ahmedabad, in Gandhinagar from 7-8 July, concluded with the handover of the Communiqué from the Mayors to G20 leaders.

                                          International Affairs

China has launched its computer operating system, named OpenKylin.

• China launched country’s first open-source desktop operating system (OS) named as OpenKylin 1.0 with the motive to create an independent software system and cut reliance on US technology.

U.N. Security Council to hold first-ever meeting on threats of AI.

• The U.N. Security Council will host the first meeting on the potential threats of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to international peace and security, organized by the United Kingdom (UK).

Third World Hindu Conference to be organized in Bangkok.

• Third edition of the 'World Hindu Congress' 2023 will be organized in the Convention Center in Bangkok in November.

                                                       Economy

Indian Banking Association sets up five member committee to study Asset Reconstruction Companies.

• Indian Banking Association (IBA) has set up a five member committee under Sudarshan Sen to to study Asset Reconstruction Companies.
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                                                Appointment

Sheo Kumar Singh has been appointed as acting chairperson NGT.

• Justice Sheo Kumar Singh has been appointed as acting chairperson of National Green Tribunal.
• The National Green Tribunal has been established on 18.10.2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection

                                                         Sports

Max Verstappen Claims Victory at British Grand Prix 2023

• Max Verstappen reeled off his sixth straight wins British Grand Prix with Lando Norris for McLaren in second. Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton completed the Silverstone podium.