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Team Europe wins the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome

Tags: Sports

The European men's golf team defeated their American opponents to win the 2023 Ryder Cup.

An Overview of the News

• The 44th Ryder Cup took place at the Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Guidonia, Rome, Italy.

• The European team was led by English golfer Luke Campbell Donald, and the American team was led by Zachary Johnson.

• The victory marked the 14th Ryder Cup title for the European team, while the United States team has won 27 Ryder Cup titles.

• The 2025 Ryder Cup is scheduled to be held in New York, United States.

About Ryder Cup

• The Ryder Cup is a biennial men's golf competition between Europe and the United States.

• It features the 24 best players from Europe and the United States competing for the Ryder Cup trophy.

• The tournament is named after English businessman Samuel Ryder, who donated the trophy.

• The Ryder Cup began in 1927 and was initially hosted by the United States.

Jaipur hosts a two-day regional conference on good governance

Tags: State News

A two-day regional conference on “Good Governance” began in Jaipur on October 4, 2023.

An Overview of the News

• The conference also saw the presentation of 2022 award winners under the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration.

• The program was presided over by Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Dr. Jitendra Singh.

• The conference featured 13 award winners from various categories, including the PM Award and National e-Governance Award winners from Rajasthan.

Highlights of the Conference:

• The conference included plenary sessions on "Administrative Reforms and Effective Redressal of Public Grievances" and "Technology in Governance".

• These sessions will feature presentations, short films and discussions on the journey of the Prime Minister's Awards Scheme and the role of technology in governance.

Objectives of the Conference:

• The primary objective of the conference is to facilitate the exchange of experiences and innovative ideas in public administration both at the national and state levels.

• It aims to promote good governance, e-governance, and digital governance by bringing together representatives from all the states and union territories of India to share their initiatives and practices.

About Rajasthan

• It is a state in northern India and is the largest Indian state by area and the seventh largest state by population.

• It is bordered by five other Indian states: Punjab to the north; Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in the northeast; Madhya Pradesh in the southeast; and Gujarat in the southwest.

• Rajasthan is also home to three national tiger reserves, Ranthambore National Park in Sawai Madhopur, Sariska Tiger Reserve in Alwar and Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve in Kota.

Formation - 30 March 1949

Capital - Jaipur

Districts - 33 (7 divisions)

Governor - Kalraj Mishra

Chief Minister - Ashok Gehlot (INC)

Assembly - Rajasthan Legislative Assembly (200 seats)

Rajya Sabha - 10 seats

Lok Sabha - 25 seats

India-Bangladesh SAMPRITI-XI: Joint Military Exercise Begins

Tags: Defence International News

India and Bangladesh began the 11th edition of their annual joint military exercise, SAMPRITI, in Umroi, Meghalaya on October 3, 2023.

An Overview of the News

• SAMPRITI is organized by both countries on a rotation basis and is a symbol of their strong bilateral defense cooperation.

• Around 350 troops from India and Bangladesh will participate in SAMPRITI-XI and the exercise is scheduled to last for 14 days.

• SAMPRITI-XI consists of a Command Post Exercise (CPX) and a Field Training Exercise (FTX).

• The CPX consists of 20 officials from each team and focuses on making decisions after thorough deliberations.

• FTX validates ground-level operations and includes joint tactical exercises for counter-terrorism operations, such as hostage rescue and crowd control measures.

Verification Exercises and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' Tools:

• A validation exercise will be conducted at Darrang Field Firing Range in Assam on October 14 and 15, 2023.

• During this exercise, participants will see the capabilities of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' equipment highlighting indigenous manufacturing.

Strengthening Bilateral Relations:

• SAMPRITI-XI aims to enhance defense cooperation between India and Bangladesh.

• It promotes deeper bilateral relations, cultural understanding and mutual benefit through shared experiences in sub-traditional operations.

• The exercise emphasizes on improving interoperability, sharing tactical expertise and promoting best practices between the two armies.

About Bangladesh

• It is located in South Asia and is bordered by India to the north, east and west and Myanmar to the southeast.

• The country is home to several major rivers, including the Padma (Ganga), Meghna and Jamuna, which flow through the country and create fertile plains important for agriculture.

Capital - Dhaka

Currency - Bangladeshi Taka

Official Languages - Bengali, English

Prime Minister - Sheikh Hasina

RBI appointed Munish Kapoor as Executive Director

Tags: Person in news

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially named Munish Kapoor as Executive Director, with his new role starting from October 3, 2023.

An Overview of the News

• Before his promotion as Executive Director, Munish Kapoor served as Advisor in Charge within the Monetary Policy Department.

• He also held the position of Secretary of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), where he played a key role in influencing the monetary policies of the country.

New Role and Expertise:

• As Executive Director, Munish Kapoor will now be responsible for overseeing the operations of the Department of Economic and Policy Research.

• The department plays an important role in shaping economic policies and conducting research critical to the decision-making processes of the RBI.

About Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

• Established - 1 April 1935, Kolkata

• Founder - British Raj

• Governor - Shaktikanta Das

World Nature Day - 3 October

Tags: Important Days

World Nature Day is celebrated every year on 3 October.

An Overview of the News

• World Nature Day was established by the World Nature Organization (WNO) on 3 October 2010.

• The 2023 theme of World Nature Day is 'Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet'.

Importance of World Nature Day

• It aims to combat ignorance of climate change and emphasize its urgency.

• Encourages recycling, reducing plastic use and adopting a sustainable lifestyle.

• Inspires responsibility towards the environment and collective action to protect it.

Celebration of World Nature Day 2023

• Tree planting: Communities plant trees to contribute to reforestation efforts.

• Awareness campaigns: Organizations organize seminars and workshops to educate people about climate change.

• Rallies and demonstrations: Peaceful rallies take place around the world to draw attention to environmental concerns.

• Social media engagement: The use of hashtags such as #WorldNatureDay allows participation to be shared globally.

Key facts about World Nature Day 2023

• Carbon dioxide levels: Atmospheric CO2 concentration is 408 ppm, the highest in 3 million years.

• Temperatures recorded: 2016 was the hottest year, with the average temperature 1.78°F above mid-20th century levels.

• Role of deforestation: Human-induced deforestation contributes 11% of global carbon emissions.

• Amazon Rainforest: Stores 50% of the region's carbon, highlighting its importance for conservation.

• Climate Vulnerability: About 11% of the world's population (800 million people) is vulnerable to the adverse impacts of climate change.

• Coastal Ecosystems: Coastal ecosystems store ten times more carbon than tropical forests.

• Impact of Deforestation: Approximately 1 million hectares of forests have been lost due to deforestation, causing habitat loss and carbon emissions.