Daily GK Update- 26th Nov, 2023

 

NATIONAL UPDATES:

 

1. Saffron of Kishtwar district receives GI tag from Geographical Indications Registry: Jammu and Kashmir, the Saffron of the mountainous Kishtwar district, which is cultivated and harvested in the higher reaches, has been given the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indications Registry. The spice is grown in some parts of the Kishtwar region of Jammu, along with parts of Kashmir.

 

2. Uttar Pradesh Govt Declares November 25 As ‘No Non-Veg Day’: The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has designated November 25 as a “No Non-Veg Day“. The decision is aimed at honouring the birth anniversary of spiritual leader Sadhu TL Vaswani and entails the closure of all slaughterhouses and meat shops across the state.

 

3. FICCI appoints Anish Shah as next president: Anish Shah, the managing director and CEO of the Mahindra Group, has been appointed as president-elect of industry body FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry). Shah is currently the senior vice president of FICCI. He will succeed Subhrakant Panda as president of the apex chamber at the conclusion of the 96th Annual General Meeting to be held on December 8-9, 2023 in New Delhi.

 

4. Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2023 Report: The Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2023 report, released by Union Minister Parshottam Rupala, highlights substantial growth in milk, egg, and meat production in India during the fiscal year 2022-23. The report, based on the Animal Integrated Sample Survey conducted between ..

 

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”.

 

2. Union Minister Inaugurates International Seminar in Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, kicked off the two-day ‘International Seminar on Santha Kavi Bhima Bhoi and the Legacy of Mahima Cult’ in Bhubaneswar today. The event, organized by a collaboration between the ..

 

 

 

 

OTHER UPDATES:

DEFENCE

 

1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Historic Tejas Jet Flight: Prime Minister Narendra Modi achieved a historic milestone recently as he completed a sortie in the supersonic multirole fighter jet Tejas. This makes him the first head of government to undertake such a feat, marking a significant moment for India’s ..

 

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

 

1. The Hidden Costs of Extreme Weather: Long-Term Impact on Economies: A recent study sheds light on the long-term economic consequences of extreme weather events, particularly tropical cyclones, and their impact on the social cost of carbon. The social cost of carbon is a crucial metric in shaping climate policies, estimating ..

 

BANKING AND FINANCE

 

1. ADB approves $500 M in loan for healthcare, medical education in Maharashtra: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million loan to enhance the quality and affordability of tertiary health care and medical education in Maharashtra. “ADB has been working with the state government of Maharashtra to achieve its vision of providing affordable and accessible tertiary health care to all by 2030 and strengthen a cadre of quality and professional medical practitioners.