NATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Meghalaya’s launches ‘Water Smart Kid Campaign’ to
foster water conservation awareness among young minds: With the aim to sensitizing the
young minds on the importance of water
conservation, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday launched
the ‘Meghalaya Water Smart Kid Campaign’. The campaign is an initiative
under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to
create awareness about water conservation amongst the children.
2. Rahul Gandhi Faces Election
Commission Notice for “Panauti” Remark:The
Election Commission (EC) recently issued a showcause notice to Congress leader
Rahul Gandhi for his comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, referring
to him as a “pickpocket” and a “panauti.” These remarks were made during
election rallies in Rajasthan. ..
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1. November 26: World Sustainable Transport Day 2023: The United Nations General Assembly, in a decisive move
towards fostering sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation, has
designated November 26 as World Sustainable Transport Day. World Sustainable
Transport Day 2023 focuses on the theme “Sustainable transport, sustainable
development”.
OTHER UPDATES:
DEFENCE
1.India- Nepal Joint Military
Exercise Surya Kiran- Xvii Commences At Pithoragarh: The Nepal Army contingent comprising of 334 personnel
arrived in India to participate in 17th
edition of Joint Military Exercise SURYA KIRAN. The exercise will be
conducted in Pithoragarh,
Uttarakhand from 24th November to 07th December 2023. It is an
annual event and conducted alternatively in the two countries. Aim of the exercise is to enhance
interoperability in jungle warfare, counter terrorism operations in mountainous
terrain and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief under United Nations
Charter on peace keeping operations.
2. Indian Navy and DRDO Achieve
Milestone in Indigenous Naval Anti-Ship Missile Trials:In a significant stride towards self-reliance
(Aatmanirbharta), the Indian Navy, in collaboration with the Defence Research
and Development Organisation (DRDO), has successfully conducted Guided Flight
Trials of the first indigenously developed Naval Anti-Ship Missile. The
milestone achievement occurred from a
3. Ten New Trilobite Species Unearthed
in Thailand: Researchers
have made a significant discovery in Thailand, unearthing ten new species of
trilobites, extinct arthropods that provide valuable insights into the Earth’s
geological history spanning 490 million years. These fossils, hidden in a
little-studied part of Thailand, could serve
SPORTS
1. Max Verstappen Won Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Max Verstappen concluded his exceptional season with a
comfortable victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, securing his 19th win of the
campaign and 54th overall. This accomplishment propels him to third place on
the all-time list of Formula One champions.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. High-Energy Particle “Amaterasu”: Astronomers have made a
puzzling discovery, detecting a rare and incredibly high-energy particle named
Amaterasu falling to Earth. This mysterious particle, named after the Japanese
sun goddess, is causing confusion as it appears to originate from an apparently
empty region ..
BANKING AND FINANCE
1. ADB unleashes USD 170 million wave to transform
Kochi’s water landscape: Asian Development Bank (ADB) has given the nod to a USD 170 million loan aimed at modernizing water supply services in Kochi, a bustling city in the
southern Indian state of Kerala. According to ADB, this move is expected to
play a pivotal role in elevating urban living standards, ensuring clean water
access, and bolstering climate resilience.
2. Bandhan Bank Board Approves Reappointment Of Chandra Shekhar Ghosh As MD & CEO: The board of directors at Bandhan Bank has given the green light for the reappointment of Chandra Shekhar Ghosh as the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD&CEO). The Kolkata-based private sector lender has extended Ghosh’s tenure for a period of three years. The current term is set to expire on July 09, 2024.
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