Daily Current Affairs September 13

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September 13| Daily Current Affairs 2022

Sports – Daily Current Affairs September 13

1. Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan to lift ____Asia Cup title?
A) 6th
B) 3rd
C) 5th
D) 7th
E) 4th
Answer: A) 6th

• In Cricket, Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 23 runs to lift their 6th Asia Cup title at the Dubai International Stadium.
• Sri Lanka all-rounder WaninduHasaranga has been adjudged the Player of the Series while Bhanuka Rajapaksa has been named the Player of the Match for his batting performance in the final.

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Banking and Finance – Daily Current Affairs September 13

2. Lenskart and Mirae Asset Choosenwho among the following as their Trusted Payments Partner?
A) BHIM
B) Phone Pe
C) NPCI
D) Google Pay
E) Razorpay
Answer: E) Razorpay

• With a razor-sharp focus on customer centricity, Razorpay, India’s Leading full-stack Payments and Banking Platform for Businesses has been on a mission to build the financial backbone for all kinds of businesses in India, enabling each one to unlock uninterrupted business growth.
• Most recently, leading omnichannel eyewear brand Lenskart and reputed financial services conglomerate Mirae Asset Capital Markets (I) Pvt. Ltd. chose Razorpay as their trusted Payments Partner for online transactions.
• As their preferred payments partner, Razorpay will be simplifying the payment experience for thousands of their end customers.
• Compared to 2021, in 2022, stock trading and mutual funds saw growth in transaction volumes at 75% and 100% respectively.

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3. Inflation raised to how many percent in August?
A) 7%
B) 6%
C) 5%
D) 4%
E) 3%
Answer: A) 7%

• After declining for three months, retail inflation rose to 7 per cent in August due to higher food prices which may prompt the Reserve Bank of India to go for another rate hike later this month to tame price rise.
• The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation, which is factored in by RBI while deciding the monetary policy, has remained above the central bank’s comfort level of 6 per cent for eight months in a row.
• CPI inflation was 6.71 per cent in July and 5.3 per cent in August 2021.
• As per the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), the inflation in food basket was 7.62 per cent in August, up from 6.69 per cent in July and 3.11 per cent in August 2021.
• On an annual basis, the rate of price rise was in excess of 10 per cent in the case of vegetables, spices, footwear, and ‘fuel and light’.
• However, there was contraction in inflation in egg and almost flat in protein rich ‘meat and fish’ in August.
• Inflation had touched a high of 7.79 per cent in April before declining to 7.04 per cent in May.
• It touched 7.01 per cent in June and further decelerated to 6.71 per cent in July.
• The government has tasked RBI to ensure CPI inflation remains at 4 per cent with a margin of 2 per cent on each side.
• The RBI Governor-headed Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is scheduled to be held from September 28 to 30.

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4. Adani Enterprises became 4th Group firm will cross how many trillion market cap?
A) Rs 4 trillion
B) Rs 2 trillion
C) Rs 5 trillion
D) Rs 6 trillion
E) Rs 3 trillion
Answer: A) Rs 4 trillion

• Adani Enterprises became the fourth listed company of Gautam Adani Group to cross Rs 4 trillion market capitalisation (market cap).
• Adani Transmission is at top of the group companies list, with market cap of Rs 4.48 trillion, followed by Adani Total Gas (Rs 3.96 trillion), and Adani Green Energy (Rs 3.72 trillion).

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Acquisitions and Mergers – Daily Current Affairs September 13

5. HDFC Life Insurance stock raised by how many percent on Aberdeen?
A) 2%
B) 6%
C) 5%
D) 4%
E) 3%
Answer: A) 2%

• Aberdeen is planning to sell up to 4.3 crore shares representing 2 percent of HDFC Life’s outstanding shares through a block deal to raise over Rs 2,425 crore.
• On BSE, HDFC Life stock opened at Rs 601, then gained 2.60 percent to touch Rs 606 in initial deals.
• A similar movement was seen on the NSE as well, where shares of the company opened at Rs 605 apiece, then touched Rs 589.95, up 1.97 percent from its previous closing price.

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Appointments – Daily Current Affairs September 13

6. Who among the following appointed as Chief Financial Officer of India Prime Venture Partners?
A) Alok Pradhap
B) Alok Shekhel
C) Alok Kumar
D) Alok Garodia
E) Alok Sharma
Answer: D) Alok Garodia

• Company: India Prime Venture Partners
• Position: Chief Financial Officer
• Appointed: Alok Garodia(former Nike and Lenovo India CFO)
• Succeeded: Tulsi Swamy

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7. William Ruto will be president of which of the following country?
A) Australia
B) Madagascar
C) Bangladesh
D) Japan
E) Kenya
Answer: E) Kenya

• Country: Kenya
• Position: President
• Appointed: William Ruto (5th)
• Succeeded: Uhuru Kenyatta

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8. Sibi George appointed India’s next ambassador to which of the following country?
A) Australia
B) Madagascar
C) Bangladesh
D) Japan
E) Kenya
Answer: D) Japan

• Country: Japan
• Position: Ambassador
• Appointed: Sibi George
• Succeeded: Sanjay Kumar Verma

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Awards – Daily Current Affairs September 13

9. Which edition of Emmy Awards recently held?
A) 74th
B) 72nd
C) 78th
D) 73rd
E) 75th
Answer: A) 74th

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International Affairs – Daily Current Affairs September 13

10. India will host over how many meetings during its G20 Presidency?
A) 200
B) 100
C) 300
D) 250
E) 150
Answer: A) 200

• India is expected to host over 200 G20 meetings during its yearlong Presidency of the influential group which will culminate with an annual summit on September 9 and 10 next year.
• India will assume the Presidency of the G20 for one year from December 1, 2022, to 30 November 2023.
• The G20 Leaders’ Summit at the level of Heads of State/Government is scheduled to be held on September 9 and 10, 2023 in New Delhi,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
• The G20 or Group of 20 is an intergovernmental forum of the world’s major developed and developing economies.
• It comprises Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the UK, the US, and the European Union (EU).
• Collectively, the G20 accounts for 85 percent of the global GDP, 75 percent of international trade, and two-thirds of the world population, making it the premier forum for international economic cooperation.
• India is currently part of the G20 Troika (current, previous, and incoming G20 Presidencies) comprising Indonesia, Italy, and India.
• During India’s Presidency, India, Indonesia, and Brazil would form the troika.
• This would be the first time when the troika would consist of three developing countries and emerging economies, providing them a greater voice, the MEA said.
• In addition to G20 members, there has been a tradition of the G20 Presidency inviting some guest countries and international organizations to its G20 meetings and summit.
• Accordingly, in addition to regular international organizations like the UN, IMF, World Bank, World Health Organization and World Trade Organization, and International Labour Organization among others, India, as G20 Presidency, will be inviting Bangladesh, Egypt, Mauritius, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Singapore, Spain, and the UAE as guest countries.

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11. India signed MoU with which of the following country on training of diplomats?
A) Australia
B) Madagascar
C) Bangladesh
D) Japan
E) Kenya
Answer: B) Madagascar

• A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between India and Madagascar for the training of diplomats.
• During a special ceremony organized at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar Foreign Affairs Minister Richard Randriamandrato and Ambassador Abhay Kumar signed the MoU between the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service and the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Madagascar.
• The signing of this MOU will go a long way in enhancing cooperation between our two countries in the crucial arena of training of diplomats.
• It will encourage exchange of information and content of training programmes for diplomats.

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12. Which edition of Japan India Maritime Exercise began in Bay of Bengal?
A) 4th
B) 5th
C) 7th
D) 6th
E) 3rd
Answer: D) 6th

• The sixth edition of Japan India Maritime Exercise 2022 (JIMEX 22) hosted by the Indian Navy has begun in the Bay of Bengal, September 11.
• The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) ships are being led by R Adm Hirata Toshiyuki, Commander Escort Flotilla Four, and Indian Naval ships by R Adm Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet.
• The Indian Naval ships welcomed JMSDF ships Izumo, a Helicopter Carrier, and Takanami, a Guided Missile Destroyer, on their arrival in the Bay of Bengal.
• The Indian Navy is represented by three indigenously designed and built warships; Sahyadri, a multi-purpose stealth frigate, and Anti Submarine Warfare Corvettes Kadmatt and Kavaratti.
• Additionally, Guided Missile Destroyer Ranvijay,Fleet Tanker Jyoti, Offshore Patrol Vessel Sukanya, submarines, MIG 29K fighter aircraft, Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft, and ship borne helicopters are also participating in the exercise.
• JIMEX 22 involves two Phases; exercises at sea and a harbour phase at Visakhapatnam.
• This edition marks the 10th anniversary of JIMEX, which began in Japan in 2012.
• It also coincides with the 70th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between India and Japan.
• JIMEX 22 seeks to consolidate the high degree of interoperability that exists between maritime forces of the two countries, through complex exercises in the surface, sub-surface, and air domains.

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13. INS Satpura& P8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Participate in Multinational Naval Ex Kakadu hosted by which of the following country?
A) Australia
B) Madagascar
C) Bangladesh
D) Japan
E) Kenya
Answer: A) Australia

• INS Satpura and P8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft arrive in Darwin in Australia to Participate in Multinational Naval Ex Kakadu hosted by the Royal Australian Navy.
• The two-week-long Exercise, both in harbour and sea, involves ships and maritime aircraft from 14 Navies.
• During the harbour phase of the exercise, the ship’s crew will engage in operational planning interactions and sports activities with participating Navies.

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National Affairs – Daily Current Affairs September 13

14. Vedanta, Foxconn will invest how many billion USD in India’s Gujarat for chip project?
A) $ 20.4 billion
B) $ 16.3 billion
C) $ 19.5 billion
D) $ 18.1 billion
E) $ 17.2 billion
Answer: C) $ 19.5 billion

• Vedanta Ltd and Taiwan’s Foxconn will invest $19.5 billion (1.54 trillion rupees) under a pact signed to set up a semiconductor project in Gujarat.
• Reuters was first to report that the joint venture obtained subsidies including on capital expenditure and electricity from Gujarat.
• They plan to build separate units for semiconductor and display production near the western state’s largest city, Ahmedabad.
• Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel said the venture would create more than 100,000 jobs, and the state was prepared to extend any support to the project, which it won in a close race with India’s richest state, Maharashtra.

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15. Which of the following state signed MoU with Dell to impart cyber safety practices?
A) West Bengal
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Telangana
D) Andhra Pradesh
E) Karnataka
Answer: E) Karnataka

• Karnataka government’s cyber centre of excellence in cyber security ‘CySecK’ and IT major Dell Technologies entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to create enhanced cyber security practices in the State, especially among students.
• The MoU was inked in the presence of Minister for Higher Education and IT/BT C N Ashwath Narayan at VikasaSoudha.
• The agreement would facilitate imparting of cyber security awareness and practices to students, startups and public offices, and would also benefit small and medium-scale enterprises.
• As per the MoU, Dell would provide learning of cyber safety practices through its interactive courses and would be available both in Kannada as well as in English.
• Dell also has the objective of contributing to the startup eco system through its ‘Ascend’ initiative, he said, adding that this helps in expanding the startup market.
• Manish Gupta, vice-president, Dell Technologies, and RipuBajwa, its general manager, were present.

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16. Which of the following state topped milk producing state with 319 lakh MTPA of milk?
A) West Bengal
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Telangana
D) Andhra Pradesh
E) Karnataka
Answer: B) Uttar Pradesh

• With 319 lakh metric tonnes of annual milk production, Uttar Pradesh contributes 16 per cent of India’s dairy production and is the top milk producing state in the country, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
• In the organised sector, Uttar Pradesh has 110 functional dairies and it includes those from the cooperative sector.
• There are also 8,600 milk committees through which more than four lakh members engaged in milk production are active in the state.
• The Balinee Milk Producer company, which was set up in 2019 in Jhansi, by women self-help-group with over 41,000 members and now produces 1.35 lakh litres of milk daily from 795 villages in six districts of the Bundelkhand region.

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17. How many crores investments lined up to create industrial hubs in UP?
A) Rs 14000 crores
B) Rs 15000 crores
C) Rs 13000 crores
D) Rs 11000 crores
E) Rs 16000 crores
Answer: D) Rs 11000 crores

• Tier-II and -III towns in Uttar Pradesh have garnered investments of more than Rs 11,000 crore in the past two years for a gamut of projects, signaling the emergence of new industrial hubs.
• While the state government has been upgrading infra in smaller centres as well as mofussil towns, the private sector is exploring investment opportunities beyond the established industrial hubs owing to cheaper land rates and additional sops.
• According to officials, while investment to the tune of Rs 7,000 crore has been made in different industrial projects in smaller towns, the UP State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) enclaves have witnessed investment of about Rs 4,000 crore in the past six months.
• Now, big projects are coming up in smaller places like Mathura,Chitrakoot, Prayagraj, Sambhal and Sandila vis-à-vis mega industrial backyards of Noida, and Greater Noida, etc.

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18. In which of the following state Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages invested Rs 660 crore for new plant?
A) West Bengal
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Telangana
D) Andhra Pradesh
E) Karnataka
Answer: A) West Bengal

• Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), the bottling arm of Coca-Cola in India, announced the inauguration of its first greenfield, vertical factory at WBIIDC, Raninagar, Jalpaiguri in West Bengal.
• This is the company’s second plant in the state.
• Both units are located in the same industrial area.
• HCCB has invested Rs 660 crore In the new digitally-enabled facility.
• The unit was inaugurated by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee virtually from Kolkata, during a programme in the city,HCCB Chairman Neeraj Garg presented in the event.

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19. India’s agricultural & processed food products exports rose by how many percent?
A) 20%
B) 50%
C) 30%
D) 60%
E) 40%
Answer: C) 30%

• India’s overall agricultural and processed food products exports rose by 30 per cent to over nine thousand 598 million dollar in the first four months of the current fiscal compared to the same period last year.
• Commerce and Industry Ministry said the initiatives taken by the government have helped in achieving 40 percent of the total export target in the first four months of the current fiscal.
• The Ministry said an export target of over 23 billion dollar has been fixed in 2022-23 for the agricultural and processed food products basket.
• An export of around ten billion dollar has already been achieved in the first four months of the current fiscal.
• The export of fresh fruits and vegetables has registered four percent growth, while processed fruits and vegetables recorded a significant growth of 51 percent.
• The export of meat, dairy and poultry products increased by 11.69 percent.

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20. Per Capita Government spending on healthcare increased by how many percent since 2013-14?
A) 90%
B) 85%
C) 55%
D) 63%
E) 74%
Answer: E) 74%

• The per capita government spending on healthcare has increased by 74 per cent since 2013-14.
• As per National Health Accounts Estimates India 2018-19, the per capita government spending in 2013-14 was one thousand forty-two rupees, which has increased to one thousand eight hundred and fifteen rupees.
• It said, government’s share in the overall spending on health in the country is increasing steadily.
• The government’s share in current health expenditure has increased from 23.2 per cent in 2013-14 to 34.5 per cent in 2018-19.
• The government spending on primary healthcare has increased since 2013-14.
• The government health expenditure during that period on primary healthcare was around 51 per cent, which has increased to over 55 per cent in 2018-19.
• The per capita Out-of-pocket expenditure in the country has also decreased by eight per cent since 2013-14.

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