ALL EXAM QUIZ 19.08.2023

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• A team of engineers and researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) is currently developing a humanoid robot named ‘Pibot’ that can fly aircraft without needing to modify the cockpit.
• It is the world’s first humanoid pilot.
• It can fly an aeroplane just like a human pilot by manipulating all the single controls in the cockpit, which is designed for humans.

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• Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) launched a new mobile application called SAMUDRA for seafarers and the fishing community.
• Smart Access to Marine Users for Ocean Data Resources and Advisories (SAMUDRA) application offers comprehensive information on all ocean related services.
• It is a cutting-edge tool helping users to navigate the marine domain with confidence on their safety, and profitable fishing operations.
• It embodies the institute vision and mission in serving the nation with ocean data, information, and advisory services.
• It will catalyse sustainable ocean activities, thus enabling a way forward for the Blue Economy.

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• Raj Chetty, an Indian-American economist, and Michael Springer, a biologist, have been awarded Harvard University’s George Ledlie Prize for their groundbreaking work in their respective fields.
• Chetty, a professor of economics at Harvard University, is known for his work on economic mobility. He has used big data to study the factors that influence a person’s ability to move up the economic ladder.
• His research has shown that the American Dream is not as attainable as many people believe, and that there are significant obstacles that prevent people from achieving upward mobility.

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• The Reserve Bank of India has launched a centralized web portal named Udgam (UDGAM) to find out 'unclaimed deposits' deposited in banks, with the help of which any common person can find out the unclaimed deposits deposited in banks.
• RBI told that at present the information about unclaimed deposits deposited in 7 banks is available on the portal.
• The Reserve Bank of India is the central bank of India. It is the operator of all the banks in India. The Reserve Bank controls the economy of India.

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• The rocket Agnibaan Suborbital Technological Demonstrator of Chennai-based private space company AgniKul Cosmos is ready for launch at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
• Launching will be from Satish Dhawan Space Center. If this rocket successfully reaches the Earth's Lower Earth Orbit, Agnikul will become the country's second private rocket sending company.
• Earlier, Skyroot Aerospace had sent its rocket. Agnibaan rocket is a single stage rocket. The name of its engine is Agnilet engine. This engine is completely 3D printed.
• It is a semi-cryogenic engine producing 6 kilonewton thrust. This rocket will not be launched from the conventional guide rail. This will do vertical lift off. Will go on a predetermined route.

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• Wipro Limited has announced the establishment of a groundbreaking Center of Excellence (CoE) on Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in partnership with the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi.
• This collaboration manifests Wipro’s commitment to drive continuous innovation in emerging technologies, solidifying its position as a frontrunner in the tech industry.
• The CoE’s launch resonates as a significant milestone within Wipro’s larger strategic vision, the Wipro ai360 ecosystem, which earmarks a staggering $1 billion investment toward catalyzing AI-led innovation.

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• Indian wrestler Priya Malik won the gold medal at the 2023 U20 World Wrestling Championships in Jordan.
• Priya has become the second female wrestler from India to win the U20 World Championship title.
• Last year, Panghal was the first woman from India to win the junior world title in wrestling.
• Priya Malik defeated Laura Celine Kuehn of Germany in the women's 76 kg freestyle wrestling final.

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• Indian athlete Dutee Chand has been banned for four years in December 2022 for failing two out-of-competition dope tests for selective androgen receptor modulator.
• This ban on 29-year-old Dutee Chand will be effective from January 3, 2023 and will remain till January 3, 2027.
• The Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel (ADDP) has taken this decision. Dutee won two silver medals in the 2018 Asian Games.

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• The history of photography, which preserves everyone’s history through pictures, is very old. Let us tell you that the celebration of World Photography Day started in France in 1837.
• Joseph Nicephore and Louis Daguerre of France started this day on 19 August.
• After this, the then government there had announced to celebrate this day.
• Since then, World Photography Day is celebrated every year on 19 August.

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• In a significant step towards preserving and celebrating India’s rich socio-cultural heritage, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant unveiled an unprecedented initiative – The Biodiversity Atlas of Mayem Village.
• This unprecedented atlas provides a comprehensive socio-cultural history that traces back to the 12th century, making it a remarkable repository of historical and ecological knowledge.