Daily GK Current Affairs viable of 01 December 2021

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Daily GK Current Affairs News viable of 01 December 2021. – Here is the Regular current affairs viable of 01 December 2021 covering the following news headlines: White-label ATMs, Barbados, All India Radio, STREET project, Lionel Messi, World AIDS Day, Border Security Force.

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International News
State News
Banking News
Awards News
Important Days
Obituaries News

International News

1st Indian Young Water Professionals Programme launched

The First Edition of the Indian Young Water Professionals Programme was launched virtually. The program was taken up under National Hydrology Project.
The India Young Water Professional Programme is unique and different from typical capacity building and training programs. It focuses on the engaged Training and Learning Model.
70% of this program is focused on project-based learning by means of Situation Understanding and Improvement Projects (SUIP).
It also focuses on gender equality and diversity, since sustainable water management can only benefit from the skills and views of all members of society.
For the first edition of the programme, about 20 participants have been selected, comprising of 10 men and 10 women, from central & state implementing agencies of the National Hydrology Project.

All India Radio launches youth programme AIRNxt

All India Radio has decided to begin a new programme called AIRNxt to offer youth a platform to air their voices as part of the ongoing Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations.
AIR stations will allow youngsters from local colleges, universities to take part in programming, allowing them to discuss and curate youth-centric shows.
This way, the youth can air their big dreams and define the future of India. It is the biggest single theme show on All India Radio involving thousands of youth and hundreds of Educational Institutions across the country. This talent hunt show #AIRNxt will be broadcast in all major Indian languages and dialects.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

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All India Radio Founded: 1936;
All India Radio Headquarters: Sansad Marg, New Delhi;
All India Radio Owner: Prasar Bharati.

Barbados becomes the World’s newest republic

Barbados has become the World’s newest republic, around 400 years after it became a British colony. Barbados is said to have been made a ‘slave society by the British.
It first became an English colony in 1625. It gained its independence in 1966. Barbados, the Caribbean Island nation, removed Queen Elizabeth II as the head of the state.
Dame Sandra Prunella Mason took over as the President of Barbados. He was selected to become the first president of Barbados in October 2021.
He was selected as President of Barbados, at a joint meeting of both the Houses of Parliament of Barbados. His name was announced by Speaker of the House of Assembly, Arthur Holder.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

Barbados Capital: Bridgetown;
Barbados Currency: Barbados Dollar.

State News

Nagaland Police launches ‘Call Your Cop’ mobile app

Nagaland DGP T. John Longkumer officially launched the ‘Call your Cop’ mobile App at Police Headquarters in Kohima. The App was developed by Excellogics Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd.
The App will enable all citizens of the state especially those in distress to get in touch directly with the police as easily available with just one click away.
The features in the App include a directory, alerts, tourist tips, SOS, nearest police station and search. Citizens can download the app from the google store on any android phone. One can download the app from the google store. With this app, you can also receive notifications like news, updates, advisory, etc.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

Chief Minister of Nagaland: Neiphiu Rio;
Governor of Nagaland: Jagdish Mukhi.

Varanasi became 1st Indian city to start Ropeway Service

Varanasi, a city in Uttar Pradesh is all set to become the first Indian city to start ropeway service as a mode of public transport in order to ease the traffic congestion.
The proposed ropeway will be constructed between Cantt Railway Station (Varanasi Junction) to Church Square (Godauliya) covering an aerial distance of 3.45 km.
Its outlay is over Rs 400 crore which is divided between Central Government and State Government at 80:20. India will be the third country in the world after Bolivia and Mexico to use a ropeway for public transport.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

UP Capital: Lucknow;
UP Governor: Anandiben Patel;
UP Chief minister: Yogi Adityanath.

Banking News

White-label ATMs : India1 Payments installed 10,000 white-label ATMs

India1 Payments has crossed a milestone by deploying 10000 white-label ATMs, which used to be called “India1ATMs”. India1 Payments is bound to IPO and is promoted by Banktech Group of Australia.
It was earlier known as BTI Payments. India1 ATM has become the second largest white label ATM brand in semi-urban and rural areas. With the deployment of 10000 ATMs, India1 Payments has become the largest player in this segment.
The Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) which are set up, owned and operated by non-bank entities are known as “White Label ATMs” (WLAs). Non-bank entities which are incorporated in India, under the Companies Act 1956, are allowed to run WLAs.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

India1 Payments Limited Founded: 2006;
India1 Payments Limited Headquarters location: Bengaluru.

Awards News

7th India International Science Festival to be held in Panaji, Goa

Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d’Or for the seventh time after being named by France Football as the best player of 2021.
Messi scored 41 goals and recorded 17 assists in 56 appearances in all competitions for club and country and led Argentina to the long-awaited Copa America victory in the summer.

Ballon d’Or 2021 Winners:

Ballon d’Or (Men): Lionel Messi (PSG/Argentina)
Club of the year: Chelsea Football Club
Yashin Trophy for best goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG/Italy)
Ballon d’Or (Women): Alexia Putellas (Barcelona/Spain)
Striker of the year: Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich/Poland)
Kopa Trophy for best young male player: Pedri (Barcelona/Spain)

Important Days

World AIDS Day 2021 Celebrates on 01st December

World AIDS Day is celebrated worldwide on 1 December every year since 1988.
The day provides an opportunity for people around the world to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to remember those who have died of an AIDS-related illness.
This year the theme of World AIDS Day is End inequalities. End AIDS and End Pandemics. With a special focus on reaching people left behind, WHO and its partners are highlighting the growing inequalities in access to essential HIV services. The day was first marked in 1988 and was also the first-ever international day for global health.

BSF celebrates 57th Raising Day on December 01, 2021

Border Security Force (BSF) is celebrating its 57th Raising Day on 01 December 2021. The BSF was formed on 1 December 1965 as a unified central agency after the Indo-Pak and Indo-China wars to ensure the security of India’s borders. and for matters connected therewith.
It is one of the five Central Armed Police Forces of the Union of India and stands as the largest border guarding force in the world. BSF is said to be the first line of defense of Indian territories.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

BSF Director General: Pankaj Kumar Singh;
BSF Headquarters: New Delhi.

Obituaries News

National Award-winning Choreographer Shiva Shankar Master passes away

Renowned National Award winning choreographer and actor, Shiv Shankar Master passed away in Hyderabad, Telangana.
He was born on 7 December 1948 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He was an Indian dance choreographer, worked in South Indian films.
He received the National Award for ‘Best Choreographer’ for the film ‘Magadheera’.

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