NATIONAL UPDATES:
1. NMC to launch “one nation, one registration platform’‘
for doctors: The National Medical
Commission, the regulatory body for medical education and medical professionals,
is all set to launch its “one nation, one registration platform” for
doctors across the country Aim: To eliminate duplication and red tape and
allow the public to access information on any physician working in India. NMC
will unveil a patch pilot of the National Medical Register in the next 6
months, doctors will be allotted a unique identification number
2. 7 Indian States & 2 UTs Celebrated Their Formation
Day on November 1st: Grand events marked the formation day celebrations across seven
states and two Union Territories on November 1. The states celebrating
the formation day today are Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana,
Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab. The Union Territories
of Lakshadweep and Puducherry are also celebrating their formation
day. Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka and MP came into being in 1956, Punjab
and Haryana were carved out as separate states in 1966
3. Aligarh Muslim University To Launch Its Own Satellite: The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation
Centre has approved Aligarh Muslim University’s proposal for
development of the varsity’s first satellite, to be named after its
founder Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. The SS AMU SAT is a nano satellite project
which began in November 2021 under AMU Robo Club. It is a 3U CubeSat with
multiple objectives, including the study of economic growth in India's poorest
districts using satellite imagery.
4. PM Modi launched ‘Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)’: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the ‘Mera Yuva
Bharat (MY Bharat)’ platform for the youth of the country at Kartavya Path
on National Unity Day. In a momentous decision on October 11, 2023, the Union
Cabinet, chaired by PM Modi, gave its approval for the establishment of an
autonomous body known as “Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat).”
5. 1 November – 7 Indian States & 2 UTs celebrated
their Formation Day: 1st November is recognized as the formation day of seven
Indian states and 2 Union Territories. The states celebrating the formation day
today are Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya
Pradesh and Punjab. The Union Territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry are
also celebrating their formation day.
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur to Chair International Jury
Panel at IFFI: Renowned filmmaker Shekhar Kapur will be
the jury head for the international competition of the International Film
Festival of India 2023 in Goa. The five-member jury also includes
cinematographer Jose Luis Alcaine, producers Jerome Paillard, Catherine
Dussart and Helen Leake The International Jury will select the winner of the
coveted best film award which includes the Golden Peacock, Rs 40 lakh monetary
component and certificates for the director and producer.
2. Kozhikode Named India’s First ‘City of Literature’ by
UNESCO: Kerala’s Kozhikode
city was officially designated as a Unesco City of Literature. This
recognition makes Kozhikode the first city in India to
receive this title. Unesco formally conveyed the honour to the Kozhikode
Corporation as the city joined the ranks of 55 newly selected creative cities. Kozhikode
Corporation Mayor Beena Philip expressed her enthusiasm for achievement,
emphasizing that the "City of Literature" title is a remarkable
acknowledgement of the city's
3. India Submits ‘Letter of Request’ To France For 26
Rafale Fighter Jets: In a significant development, India has given the Letter
of Request to the French government for the procurement
of 26 Rafale Marine fighter aircraft for the Indian Navy under a
government-to-government deal. As per the proposal, the Indian Navy will
get 22 single-seated Rafale Marine aircraft along with four trainer
aircraft. The aircraft carriers INS Vikramaditya and Vikrant have been
operating the MiG-29s and need the Rafales for operations on both carriers.
4. Saima Wazed to lead WHO’s South-East Asia Region : Bangladesh’s Saima Wazed has been nominated to lead the World
Health Organization South-East Asia Region. Wazed is a clinical psychologist
and the daughter of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Member countries
voted to nominate her as the next Regional Director of the United Nation’s
health body, according to WHO South East Asia Region Office. She won against
Nepal’s candidate, Dr Shambhu Acharya, who has been working in the WHO
director-general’s office since 2013. Her nomination will be submitted during
the WHO executive board meeting in January 2024 and she will take office in
February. She will succeed India’s Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, who was the first
woman to hold the office and remained in the position for two five-year terms.
OTHER UPDATES:
SPORTS
1. Zahid Hussain Clinches Silver At Asian Shooting
Championship: Zahid Hussain secured the silver
medal at the prestigious Asian Shooting Championship 2023 held in
South Korea. He would be representing his nation on the international stage at
the Paris Olympics. Star India shooter Manu Bhaker secured her Paris 2024
Olympics quota after she finished fifth in the women’s 25m pistol final Arjun
Babuta in men’s 10 metre air rifle event and Sarabjot Singh in men’s 10 metre
air pistol event have also secured Paris 2024 quotas.
2. Max Verstappen Dominates Mexico City Grand Prix, Sets
New Record: Max Verstappen split the
Ferrari front row of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz to snatch the lead of the
Formula One Mexico City Grand Prix 2023 by the first corner, He drove off
to his record 16th victory of the season. Red Bull's three-time season champion
collected his third consecutive win at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez and
broke his own season victories record set last year. Verstappen started from
third and won from the same spot as he did in 2021.
3. Saudi Arabia to host FIFA World Cup 2034: Saudi Arabia was the only football association to present a
bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup before the deadline closed, soccer’s
global governing body FIFA confirmed. FIFA had invited bids from Asia and
Oceania for the tournament and Saudi Arabia announced it would bid only minutes
after the announcement. Australia said, it would not be presenting a bid to
host the tournament, leaving Saudi Arabia as the only candidate. It also
confirmed that the sole confirmation of interest in hosting the 2030 World Cup
came from Morocco, Portugal, Spain and Uruguay, hosting celebratory games.
BANKING AND FINANCE
1. SBI Card Partners With Reliance Retail To Introduce
‘Reliance SBI Card’: SBI Card and Reliance Retail came
together to launch the co-branded Reliance SBI Card. The
lifestyle-focused credit card will offer a holistic and rewarding shopping
experience to customers. Aim: To leverage the extensive network of SBI Card
with the vast consumer reach and unique retail proposition of Reliance Retail
to bring a spectrum of exclusive rewards. To unlock rewards and benefits while
transacting at Reliance Retail’s extensive and many more.
AWARDS AND HONOURS
1. Lionel Messi wins eighth Ballon d’Or 2023: Argentina captain Lionel Messi won a record eighth Ballon d'Or for the best player in the world beating Norway's UEFA player of the year and treble winner Erling Haaland of Manchester City to the prestigious prize. Spain's Women's World Cup winner and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati won the women's Ballon d'Or. Earlier, Messi's World Cup-winning team mate Emiliano Martinez won the Lev Yashin award for the world's best goalkeeper.
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