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Daily Current Affairs: 02/07/2022

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1. Who has been appointed as the head of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recently?

- T Raja Kumar

• The term of T Raja Kumar (Singapore) will start from 1st July 2022, who will replace 'Dr. Marcus Pleier' (Germany) and will continue in this position for the next 2 years.
• Recently the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has decided to retain Pakistan in the list of gray list.
• Along with this, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has included the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the list of gray watchlists.

What is FATF: Financial Action Task Force?

• FATF monitors a country to fight against money laundering and terrorist financing and deprives the ailing country of financial aid or credit facilities from any international financial institution.
• FATF Gray List: Gives an opportunity to address strategic deficiencies of a country to fight against money laundering and terrorist financing.
• FATF Black List: If a country fails and fails in its strategic effort to fight against money laundering and terrorist financing, it is placed on this list and denied financial assistance or credit facilities from any international financial institution.

2. Where has India's largest floating solar plant been commissioned recently?

- Telangana

• India's largest floating solar power plant with a total capacity of 100 MW has finally been commissioned by state-run power generation giant NTPC at its Ramagundam power plant in Telangana.
• Telangana
• Capital: Hyderabad
• Formation: 02 June 2014
• CM: K. Chandrasekhar Rao
• Governor: Tamilisai Soundrajan
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• NTPC: National Thermal Power Corporation
• Established: 07 November 1975
• HQ: New Delhi
• Chairman & MD: Gurdeep Singh

3. On which day "Goods and Services Tax" has been observed recently?

- July 1

What is the Goods and Services Tax (GST)?

• The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is an indirect tax (or consumption tax) used on the supply of goods and services in India. It is a comprehensive, multilevel, destination-based tax: comprehensive because it includes almost all indirect taxes except some state taxes.
• Goods and services are divided into five different tax slabs for tax collection: 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% and 28%.
• However, petroleum products, alcoholic beverages and electricity are not taxed under GST and are instead taxed separately by individual state governments as per the previous tax system.
• The Goods and Services Tax (GST) came into effect from 1 July 2017 by the Government of India through the implementation of the 101st Amendment to the Constitution of India which replaced the existing multiple taxes levied by the Central and State Governments.
• Goods and Services Tax Day: July 1

4. Recently, since when has the Central Government banned the use of 'single-use plastic' in the country?

- July 1

• The ban on the manufacture, import, storage, distribution, sale, and use of identified single-use plastic items has come into force across the country with effect from July 1, 2022.
• With effect from July 1, 2022, a complete ban on single-use plastic items has been announced to set up respective control rooms in the state and the center which will help in strict enforcement of this rule.
• World Environment Day: 5 June
• Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change; and Minister of Labor and Employment: Shri Bhupendra Yadav

5. Recently which state government has announced to issue of a "Parivar Card"?

- Uttar Pradesh

• The Uttar Pradesh government has announced to issuing of a "Parivar Card" to every family.
• With this "Family Card" of Uttar Pradesh, such families will be identified, in which there is no employment or any kind of job, business, or employment will be provided in the family.
• Uttar Pradesh
• Capital: Lucknow
• CM: Yogi Aditya Nath
• Governor: Anandiben Patel

6. On which day "International Cooperative Day" has been celebrated recently?

- July 2

• In 1995, the centenary of the ICA was officially declared by the United Nations General Assembly as "International Day of Cooperation".
• International Cooperative Day is celebrated annually on the first Saturday of July.
• The theme of "International Cooperative Day" 2022: "Cooperatives Build a Better World"

7. Recently who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Israel?

- Yair Lapid

• Yair Lapid has been appointed as the 14th Prime Minister of Israel.
• Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Yair Lapid on becoming the 14th Prime Minister of Israel.
• Lapid's term could be shortened as he takes over as a caretaker government ahead of Israel's election on November 1.
• Israel
• Capital: Jerusalem
• Currency: Israeli New Shekel
• PM: Yair Lapid
• President: Isaac Herzog

8. Rating agency CRISIL has projected India's GDP growth rate to be what percent for the financial year 2022-23?

- 7.3%

• Rating agency CRISIL has projected India's GDP growth rate to 7.3% for the fiscal year 2022-23, down from its earlier estimate of 7.83%.
• CRISIL, an Indian analytical company that provides ratings, research, and risk and policy advisory services, is a subsidiary of American company S&P Global.

9. According to the recently released report 'H1CY22' by Knight Frank, which city is the most affordable housing market in India?

- Ahmedabad

• According to Knight Frank India's Affordability Index for 'H1 2022', Ahmedabad is the most affordable housing market among the top eight cities with a ratio of 22%.
• According to this report, Mumbai (56%) continues to be the most expensive residential market in the country, followed by Hyderabad (31%), Delhi (30%), and Bengaluru (28%).
• Hong Kong is the most expensive city in the world according to 'Mercer's 2022 Cost of Living Survey'.
• According to 'Mercer's 2022 Cost of Living Survey', Mumbai is the most expensive Indian city for expatriates.
• "Knight Frank" LLP is a property agency, and residential and commercial property consultancy founded in London in 1896 by John Knight, Howard Frank, and William Rutley. Knight Frank, along with its US partner Cresa, is one of the world's largest global property advisors.

10. Which is the best city for students in the recently released "QS Best Student Cities Ranking 2023"?

- London

• In the "QS Best Student Cities Ranking 2023", London has emerged as the best city for students looking to study abroad in terms of student amenities and university standards.
• Seoul (South Korea) and Munich (Germany) are in second place, followed by Zurich (Switzerland) and Melbourne in fourth and fifth place respectively.
• In the "QS Best Student Cities Ranking 2023", the capital of Maharashtra, Mumbai is ranked 103rd and Mumbai is the first place on India's side.
• Mumbai is followed by Bengaluru, Chennai, and Delhi at 114,125 and 129th positions respectively.

11. Where has the fifth 'Global Film Tourism Conference' (GFCT) been inaugurated recently?

- Mumbai

• The Union Minister for Minority Affairs inaugurated the fifth "Global Film Tourism Conference (GFTC)" at Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach.
• The theme of the fifth 'Global Film Tourism Conference' (GFCT): is 'Unleashing the Power of Cinematic Tourism'
• GFTC provides a unique platform for film commissions, tourism boards, and production houses to promote their locations, incentives, and services to the vibrant Indian film industry. Film tourism is when a viewer is inspired to visit a particular place in a film after seeing it.
• Minority Affairs Minister: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

12. Recently which state government has launched the "Nari Ko Naman" scheme?

- Himachal Pradesh

• Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has launched the 'Nari Ko Naman' scheme.
• The objective of the 'Nari Ko Naman' scheme: 50% rebate in fares in Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) buses to women passengers within state limits.
• Himachal Pradesh
• Founded: 25 January 1971
• Capital: Shimla (Summer), Dharamshala (Winter)
• CM: Jai Ram Thakur
• Governor: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar

13. Recently which film actor has been appointed by the gaming company 'PokerBaazi' as its brand ambassador?

- Shaheed Kapoor

• Gaming company 'PokerBaazi' has appointed film actor Shaheed Kapoor as its brand ambassador.
• Objective: To create a strong ecosystem for poker in India.
• According to research firm Statista, the online gaming industry across India was valued at around ₹79 billion in 2021, a jump from around ₹65 billion in 2020.
• The sector is expected to exceed ₹150 billion by 2024, showing a compound annual growth of around 15%.

14. On which day "World Sports Journalists Day 2022" has been celebrated recently?

- July 2

• World Sports Journalists Day is observed every year on 2 July to celebrate the services of sports journalists in promoting sports.
• Sports journalism is a form of reporting that focuses on matters relating to any subject or topic related to sports.
• Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports of India: Shri Anurag Singh Thakur

15. Where is the 'NATO Summit 2022' organized recently?

- Madrid (Spain)

• The 'NATO Summit 2022' was held in Madrid, Spain from June 28 to 30, 2022
• This was the 32nd edition of the summit since the first summit was held in Paris in 1957.
• The summit was chaired by NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.
• The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an intergovernmental military alliance between 30 member states - 28 European and two North American.
• NATO: North Atlantic Treaty Organization
• NATO is a Military Alliance
• Established: 4 April 1949
• HQ: Brussels, Belgium
• Secretary-General: Jens Stoltenberg

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