NATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Amit Shah launches special winter-grade diesel
for Ladakh: Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the
supply of special winter-grade diesel for high altitude Ladakh, which faces
sub-zero temperatures during the winter months. Motorists in high-altitude
areas like Ladakh, Kargil, Kaza and Keylong face the problem of freezing of
diesel in their vehicles when winter temperatures drop to as low as minus
30-degree celsius.
Note: Lt.
Governors & Administrators of Ladakh(UT): Radha Krishna Mathur.
2. Home Ministry launches campaign to End
Violence against Women: The Home Ministry in
collaboration with the UN Women flagged off an awareness campaign To End
Violence Against Women from Sultanpur metro station in Delhi. The initiative is
part of the #OrangeTheWorld global campaign. As part of the campaign, people
would be made aware about India’s single emergency helpline 112, an
internationally recognised emergency number used in several countries. Under
the campaign, people would be made aware of India’s single emergency Response
Support System helpline 112, which is launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs
earlier in 2019. The 112 helpline services, available in 27 States/UTs (Union
Territories), can be reached through voice call, 112 India App, SMS (Short
message service), email, respective state’s 112 websites, and the panic button
on mobile phones.
Note:
Formation of United Nations Women: 2 July 2010; Headquarters: New York City,
United States.
3. Meghalaya-based insurgent group HNLC banned by
government: Meghalaya-based insurgent group, Hynniewtrep
National Liberation Council (HNLC) has been banned by the central government
for its increased activities of violence and other subversive acts. The
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said the HNLC along with all its factions, wings
and frontal organisations has been openly declaring as its objective the
secession of the state’s areas, which are largely inhabited by Khasi and
Jaintia tribals, from the Indian Union. The group continues to intimidate and
bully civilians to extort funds, maintains links with other insurgent groups of
the Northeast to carry out acts of extortion and intimidation, and maintains
camps in Bangladesh to give sanctuary and training to its cadre.
4. Assam Govt approves 1 Tola Gold to Brides free
of cost under Arundhati scheme: Assam Govt
approves Arundhati scheme to provide 1 Tola Gold to Brides free of cost. In a
cabinet meeting held in Guwahati, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal approved
this scheme to give 1 tola Gold (11.66 grams) to brides parents belonging to
the economically weaker sections of the society. With the aim to reduce child
marriage under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act that a girl in India can’t
get married before the age of 18, and a boy can’t get married before 21 years
of age, this scheme can be availed by formal registration of the marriage under
the Special Marriage (Assam) Rules, 1954 at the time of marriage. This is only
limited to the weaker section of the society whose annual income is below Rs 5
lakh irrespective of caste, creed, religion etc.
Note: Assam
Governor: Jagdish Mukhi; Capital: Dispur.
5. DSEJ launches special enrollment drive under
‘Aao School Chalein’: In Jammu, the Directorate
of School Education (DSEJ) has launched a special enrollment drive under the
banner ‘Aao School Chalein’ for increasing the enrollment in government
schools. As per the Directorate of School Education, the special enrollment
drive would be conducted across all the villages and catchment areas of the
government schools, under the supervision of chief education officers of all
the districts of Jammu Division. Apart from increasing the enrollment in the
Government schools, the prime focus of the drive is on the strengthening of
pre-schooling of children in the age group of 3 to 5 years.
6. Uttarakhand CM launches virtual classes
project: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat
launched a project that will connect 500 secondary schools to virtual
classrooms and schools in the state facing a shortage of teachers will benefit
from the new technology. Virtual classes are attended through video conferences
where students can meet the teacher on a real-time basis and ask questions. An
estimated 1.90 lakh students of 500 government-run secondary schools in the
state will benefit from the project.
Note: Capital
of Uttarakhand: Dehradun; Governor: Baby Rani Maurya.
7. Prez Kovind presents prestigious President's
Colour to Naval Academy at Kannur: President Ram
Nath Kovind presented the prestigious President's Colour to the Indian Naval
Academy at Kannur in Kerala. President's Colour is a visible symbol of
excellence and is earned through worthy contribution both during war and peace.
8. Golden Jubilee celebrations of IFFI begin in
Goa: India's biggest cinematic event, the 50th
International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has begun at the Shyama Prasad
Mukherjee Stadium in Panaji, Goa. (20th to 28th November). The opening ceremony
witnessed the versatile Shankar Mahadevan performing with his troupe! A
seven-minute film on late Manohar Parrikar (former defence minister and Goa
chief minister) has been also screened at the inauguration ceremony. The
ceremony's Theme of ‘Fusion Music’ will be a blend of various forms of national
and international music this evening. This 50 year’s edition will feature 26
feature films and 15 non-feature films including mainstream films like Uri: The
Surgical Strike, Gully Boy, F2 (a Telugu film), Super 30 and others. Russia is
the partner country of the IFFI 2019.
Note: IFFI is
jointly organised by the Directorate of Film Festivals, a Union Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting agency and the Goa government’s Entertainment
Society of Goa. The first-ever IFFI (in 1952) was organized by the Films
Division, Government of India, with the patronage of the Prime Minister of
India Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru.
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1. India and Singapore agree to strengthen
defence cooperation: India and Singapore have agreed to strengthen
bilateral defence cooperation and taking it to greater heights. Defence
Minister Rajnath Singh expressed satisfaction at the increasing engagement of
the Armed Forces of both the countries in conducting joint exercises. Mr. Singh
stressed that the Indo-Pacific for India means an open, inclusive and stable
region, connected through secure seas, integrated by trade and anchored by the
unity and centrality of ASEAN.
2. India ranks 59th on IMD World Talent Ranking
Report: The International Institute of Management
Development’s (IMD) World Talent Ranking (WTR) report for the year 2019 was
released. In the released report, India was ranked at 59th position, a slip by
6 places on a global annual list of 63 countries. The list was topped by
Switzerland. The top 10 countries that followed Switzerland were Denmark (2nd),
Sweden (3rd), Austria (4th), Luxembourg (5th), Norway (6th), Iceland (7th),
Finland (8th), Netherlands (9th) and Singapore (10th).
Note:
President of IMD: Jean Francois Manzoni; Established: 1990; Headquarters:
Lausanne, Switzerland.
3. UNICEF releases a booklet named ‘From Uttapam
to Sprouted Dal Parantha’: UNICEF (United Nations
Children’s Fund) has released a 28-page booklet called “From uttapam to
sprouted dal parantha”. It explains that nutritious food prepared at less than
20 rupees will help in dealing with problems like underweight, obesity and
anaemia in children. The book is based on the findings of the overall National
Nutrition Survey 2016-18, according to which 35 % of children under the age of
five are stunted (low height for age), 17 % are wasted (low weight for
height)and 33 % are underweight.
Note: UNICEF
Formation: 1946; Headquarters: New York City, U.S.
4. Universal Children's Day: 20 November: Universal Children’s Day is celebrated annually on 20th November. The
goal of Universal Children’s day is to improve child welfare worldwide, promote
and celebrate children’s rights and promote togetherness and awareness amongst
all children. The intergovernmental organisation is asking individuals, schools
and corporates worldwide to 'Go Blue' this Universal Children’s Day to help
build a world where every child goes to school and is safe from harm.
5. Africa Industrialization Day: 20 November: Africa Industrialization Day is celebrated on November 20 each year.
It is a time when governments and other organizations in many African countries
examine ways to stimulate Africa’s industrialization process. It is also an
occasion to draw worldwide media attention to the problems and challenges of
industrialization in Africa. The theme of 2019 is ‘Positioning African Industry
to Supply the AfCFTA Market’. On 22 March 2018, 44 member States of the African
Union signed the Agreement Establishing an African Continental Free Trade Area
(AfCFTA), thus creating a single African market for goods and services.
OTHER UPDATES:
SPORTS
1. Brazil beats Mexico to lift U-17 World Cup
title: The Brazilian football team defeated the football
team of Mexico in the finals for 2-1, to win the 18th edition of the FIFA
(Fédération Internationale de Football Association) under 17 World Cup trophy
held in Brasilia, Brazil. The victory added to Brazil’s successes in 1997, 1999
and 2003 as it moved within one of Nigeria’s record of five championships.
2. India-Pakistan Davis Cup tie shifted to
Kazakhstan capital Nur-Sultan from Islamabad: India will travel to Nur-Sultan to take on Pakistan in the upcoming
Davis Cup tie. The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has nominated the
Nur-Sultan (capital of Kazakhstan) to host upcoming India-Pakistan Davis Cup
tie. The Devis Cup tie was scheduled to be held in September but was pushed to
29-30 November after India expressed concerns about the safety of their
players. The side will be led by top singles players Sumit Nagal and Ramkumar
Ramanathan while veteran Leander Paes and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan are likely to
pair up for the doubles.
3. Max Verstappen wins Brazilian Grand Prix 2019:
Belgian-Dutch racing driver Max Verstappen (with
Red Bull) has won the Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix 2019. The Ferraris of
Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc clashed in the race due to which
Verstappen was able to take the lead and ultimately win the race. Pierre Gasly
(France) was on the second position and was the first podium position for him
while Lewis Hamilton remained on the third.
4. Sudhir Mital elected president of Gymnastics
Federation of India: Former Competition Commission of India chairman
Sudhir Mital and Shantikumar Singh were elected as president and general
secretary respectively, of the Gymnastics Federation of India (GFI). Sudhir
Mital is a retired IAS officer of Punjab cadre, was also a former president and
worked as GFI chief from 2003 to 2007. He served as chairman of Competition
Commission of India (CCI) in 2018 after joining the organization in 2014 as a
member. Shantikumar was a former national level gymnast from Manipur, had
served as GFI treasurer from 2011 to 2015 and then got elected as secretary in
the 2015 elections.
Note:
Gymnastics Federation of India (GFI) Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra;
Founded: 1952.
BANKING AND FINANCE
1. ICICI Lombard partners with Fino to offer
sachet based insurance products: ICICI Lombard
has been partnering with ‘Fino Payments Bank’ to offer non-life insurance
solutions to its customers. As part of this association, ICICI Lombard has
introduced several innovative insurance solutions that complement Fina’s
technology-enabled platforms and harness its customer reach. Some of these
offerings include Hospicash that provide customers with the means to cover
their loss of income, especially in the case of migrant workers, if they are
hospitalized. ICICI Lombard and Fino also launched Dengue and Malaria policy
which covers treatment to Dengue and Malarial diseases up to Rs. 10,000 at a
premium as low as Rs. 49.
Note: Chairman
of Fino Payment Bank: Mahendra Kumar Chouhan.
MD & CEO
of Fino Payment Bank: Rishi Gupta.
AWARDS AND HONOUR
1. Bajrang Punia, Mahant Gaurav Sharma honoured
in Dubai: Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia has been conferred
the Indian Personality of the Year Award (Sports) at the Indo Arab Leaders
Summit & Awards 2019 in Dubai. World powerlifting champion Mahant Gaurav Sharma
was also honoured with Visionary Leaders of the Year (Sports) award.
Note:
President of UAE: Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Capital: Abu Dhabi; Currency:
United Arab Emirates dirham.
2. Delhi Metro wins 2 awards at Urban Mobility
India Conference: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has been
conferred with two awards for its commendable initiatives in promoting the
metro as a green and sustainable mode of transport among the masses.
DMRC was
awarded for the ‘Last Mile Connectivity’ project in the category of best
non-motorised transport and the ‘Green Metro project – An Initiative for
Sustainable and Viable Urban Transport’ in the category of best green
initiative in urban transport, at the 12th Urban Mobility India Conference and
Expo 2019 held from November 15 to 17 in Lucknow.
Note: The
Delhi metro’s first service began in December 2002 on Shahdara-Tis Hazari
corridor of Red Line, Delhi. It currently spans over 350kilometers having over
250 metro stations.
Founded: 3 May
1995; Headquarters: New Delhi.
DEFENCE
1. Lt Col Jyoti Sharma appointed as Army’s first
female JAG officer: Lieutenant Colonel Jyoti Sharma has been
appointed as Indian Army’s first female Judge Advocate General officer to be
deployed on a foreign mission. She will serve the government of the East
African country of Seychelles as a legal expert & would give her opinion
about defence and military act.
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