Daily GK Update - 22nd March 2023 Current Affairs

                                                           Current Affairs

                                                           National Affairs

Rajasthan becomes the first state in India to pass the “Right to Healthcare” Bill.

• Under this Bill, the People of Rajasthan will be entitled to free medical treatment in case of emergency in any hospital.

Anti-Submarine Warship INS Androth launched.

• This Anti-Submarine Ship has been built by Garden Reach Shipyard Limited.

With a 182 Million $ Brand Value, Ranveer Singh is India’s most Valued Celebrity.

• Top Most Valued Celebrity in India and their Brand Value-
• 1st- Ranveer Singh- 182 Million $ Brand Value
• 2nd- Virat Kohli- 181.7 Million $ Brand Value
• 3rd- Akshay Kumar- 153.6 Million $ Brand Value

The Supreme Court asks the Centre Government to explore less painful methods of capital punishment.

• The Supreme Court has said that It will declare hanging unconstitutional once there is a less painful method of execution.

                                                          International Affairs

Google launches ‘Bard’ to counter ChatGPT.

• Bard is Google's experimental, conversational, AI chat service. It is meant to function similarly to ChatGPT

Srilanka gets a loan from the International Monetary Fund.

• Sri Lanka defaulted over its debts a month ago.
• Now, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) gave a $330 Million Loan.
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a major financial agency of the United Nations, and an international financial institution, headquartered in Washington DC.

                                                                   Sports

ATK Mohun Bagan defeats Bengaluru FC to win Hero ISL 2022-23.

• Awards in Hero Indian Super League 2022-23
• Golden Boot- Diego Mauricio (Odisha FC)
• Golden Glove- Vishal Kaith (ATK Mohun Bagan).
• Hero of the League- Lallianzuala Chhangte.

Indian Archers win 10 Medals in Asia Cup 2023.

• Total Medals- 10
• Gold Medal- 5
• Silver Medal- 4
• Bronze Medal- 1

Rani Rampal becomes the first woman player in India to have a stadium named after her.

• Rani Rampal Hockey Stadium is the only stadium in India that has been named after a woman player.