NATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Shivraj S Chouhan launched Nayi Chetna 3.0 – Pahal Badlaav Ki Campaign against Gender-Based Violence: Union Minister of Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan has launched the third edition of Nayi Chetna – Pahal Badlaav Ki, a national campaign against gender-based violence in Rang Bhawan Auditorium,New Delhi.The month-long campaign, organized by the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) under the aegis of the Ministry of Rural Development, will run across all Indian States and Union Territories until 23rd December 2024.The campaign is a collaborative effort in the spirit of “whole of government” approach and will witness participation of 9 Ministries/Departments namely Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Department of Justice.
2. India’s first Constitution Museum inaugurated at OP Jindal University: India’s first Constitution Museum was inaugurated at the O P Jindal Global University by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.This museum will acquaint present and coming generations with our constitution, how it was framed and what discussions and debates took place then.Notably, the museum is designed to provide a deep and engaging exploration of the Constitution’s essential elements and key provisions for the citizens to know demonstrating how its values and ideals have shaped the nation.The visitor can immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of pre-independence India, through 360-degree visual spectacle. Through cutting-edge technology and multimedia storytelling, the exhibit unfolds the chronological tapestry of events leading to the drafting of the Indian Constitution.
3. Cyclone ‘Fengal’: Low-pressure area developed on Bay of Bengal: A potential cyclone named ‘Fengal,’ suggested by Saudi Arabia, is forming in the Bay of Bengal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).It will move towards Tamil Nadu and further towards Sri Lanka. However, in most likeliness, it will weaken before crossing the land.This probable cyclone ‘Fengal’ will have no impact on Odisha as were weather forecasts.This comes on the heels of Cyclone Dana, which severely impacted Odisha in October 2024.
4. FSIB recommends Binod Kumar for the post of MD and CEO of Indian Bank: The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) recommended Binod Kumar for the post of Managing Director of Chennai-based Indian Bank.Kumar, who is serving as Executive Director of Punjab National Bank, will replace S L Jain on his superannuation next month.Earlier in April, the bureau had selected Asheesh Pandey for the position but the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had raised some reservation over his name. Therefore, the bureau held a fresh interview to choose a new person in place of Pandey.The final decision on the FSIB recommendation would be taken by the appointments committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
5. 23 November – Fibonacci Day: Fibonacci Day is observed every year on 23 November. November 23rd is a date that is brilliant yet curiously underappreciated. Because 11/23 neatly matches the first four numbers of the famous Fibonacci sequence: 1, 1, 2, 3.On November 23rd, we celebrate Fibonacci Day (a quirky nod to the genius of Leonardo of Pisa, better known as Fibonacci and his famous number sequence). This series, where each number is the sum of the two before it (1, 1, 2, 3, 5, and so on) has over centuries shaped the world of art, architecture and design.
6. 23 November- National Cashew Day: National Cashew Day is observed on November 23 annually. The term “cashew” is derived from the Portuguese word “caju” which is derived from the Tupian word “acajú,” referring to the fruit of the cashew tree. When cashews were first discovered in Brazil in 1558, Europeans reportedly thought they were inedible because they contained anacardic acid, which irritates skin. However, after studying the Tupi-Indians, the Portuguese learned how to roast the seeds to get rid of the irritants and became aware of how great cashews tasted. They made wine out of the fruit’s flesh as well.
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1. PM Modi inaugurated Global Cooperative Conference in New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the ICA Global Cooperative Conference at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
For the first time, in 130 years long history of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA), the Global Cooperative Conference and General Assembly was organized in India.On the occasion, Mr. Modi launched a commemorative stamp on the International Year of Cooperatives 2025.The Global Conference was hosted by Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited, in collaboration with ICA and the Government of India, and Indian Cooperatives AMUL and KRIBHCO.The International Cooperative Alliance was founded in 1895. It represents thirty lakh cooperative enterprises worldwide and has more than one billion cooperative members.
2. World agrees on USD 300 billion climate aid for developing nations: Countries at the COP29 summit in Baku adopted a $300 billion a year global finance target to help poorer nations cope with impacts of climate change.The agreement, clinched in overtime at the two-week conference in Azerbaijan’s capital, was meant to provide momentum for international efforts to curb global warming in a year destined to be the hottest on record.The agreement would provide $300 billion annually by 2035, boosting rich countries’ previous commitment to provide $100 billion per year in climate finance by 2020. That earlier goal was met two years late, in 2022, and expires in 2025.
The deal also lays the groundwork for next year’s climate summit, to be held in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil, where countries are meant to map out the next decade of climate action.The summit cut to the heart of the debate over financial responsibility of industrialised countries – whose historic use of fossil fuels has caused the bulk of greenhouse gas emissions – to compensate others for worsening damage from climate change.
3. PM Modi honoured with Global Peace Award For Indian-American Minority Welfare: The Association of Indian American Minorities (AIAM), a newly formed non-governmental organisation, was launched at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church, Maryland.The initiative aims to unite and promote the welfare of minority communities within the Indian American community in the United States.During the event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured with the Dr Martin Luther King Jr Global Peace Award for Minority Upliftment. The award was jointly presented by Washington Adventist University and AIAM, recognising his efforts towards inclusive development and minority welfare.Renowned Sikh philanthropist Jasdip Singh was appointed as the Founder and Chairman of AIAM, supported by a seven-member Board of Directors representing diverse Indian minority communities.These members include Baljinder Singh and Dr Sukhpal Dhanoa (Sikhs), Pawan Bezwada and Elisha Pulivarti (Christians), Dipak Thakker (Hindu), Juned Qazi (Muslim), and Nissim Reuben (Indian Jewish).
4. 24 November – World Conjoined Twins Day: Recognizing that the case of conjoined twins is a rare condition where the estimated incidence can be 1 in 50,000 births, the General Assembly decided to proclaim 24 November as World Conjoined Twins Day.The Assembly emphasized the need to address the condition of conjoined twins, by raising awareness of their cases at all levels and through a life-course approach, in cooperation with relevant United Nations agencies and other stakeholders, as well as by advocating for their well-being and social inclusion, while taking into account relevant agreed international standards.
OTHER UPDATES:
SPORTS
1. Rishabh Pant becomes most expensive player in IPL auction history, joins LSG for Rs. 27 crore: Rishabh Pant made history as the most expensive player in IPL auction history during the 2025 mega auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.The Indian wicketkeeper-batter was signed by the Lucknow Super Giants for an astonishing ₹27 crore.Earlier, the Delhi Capitals exercised its RTM (Right to Match) card at ₹20.75 crore to retain Pant, but Lucknow responded by raising the bid to Rs 27 crore, forcing DC to withdraw.With this record-breaking signing, Pant surpassed the mark set moments earlier by Shreyas Iyer, who was picked up by the Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. Samsung R&D Institute, Noida partners with IIT Bombay to Advance AI and Digital Health Research: In a significant step towards industry-academia collaboration, Samsung R&D Institute, Noida (SRI-Noida) has signed an MoU with the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay).The partnership aims to pioneer groundbreaking research in artificial intelligence (AI), digital health, and other emerging technologies over the next five years.This collaboration seeks to bridge the gap between academic research and industry practices, providing IIT Bombay students with practical experience and insights into cutting-edge technologies. It also enables Samsung engineers to receive specialized training and certifications in emerging fields, delivered by IIT Bombay faculty.
BANKING AND FINANCE
1. PNB becomes a PCAF signatory, strengthening its commitment to climate responsibility: Punjab National Bank (PNB), the country’s second largest public sector bank, has become a signatory to the globally recognised Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF).This move reinforces PNB’s commitment to transparency and proactive climate action, by adopting internationally benchmarked standards for measuring and disclosing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with its lending and investment activities.In the financial year 2023-24, PNB disclosed its financed emissions in the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) using the PCAF Standard, a globally accepted methodology.PNB’s decision to join PCAF aligns with the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) draft framework on climate-related financial risk disclosures, which requires banks to begin reporting on governance, strategy, and risk management for climate-related financial risks and opportunities from FY 2025-26 onwards, and on metrics and targets related to these risks and opportunities from FY 2027-28 onwards.
2. FSIB recommends Binod Kumar for the post of MD and CEO of Indian Bank: The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) recommended Binod Kumar for the post of Managing Director of Chennai-based Indian Bank.Kumar, who is serving as Executive Director of Punjab National Bank, will replace S L Jain on his superannuation next month.Earlier in April, the bureau had selected Asheesh Pandey for the position but the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had raised some reservation over his name. Therefore, the bureau held a fresh interview to choose a new person in place of Pandey.The final decision on the FSIB recommendation would be taken by the appointments committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
AWARDS AND HONOURS
1. Dr. Soumya Swaminathan Honored with FABA Lifetime Achievement Award: The Federation of Asian Biotech Associations (FABA) has announced Soumya Swaminathan, former Chief Scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO) and Principal Adviser to the National TB Elimination Programme, as the recipient of its esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024.The honour will be presented at the University of Hyderabad’s School of Life Sciences.Swaminathan’s distinguished career is marked by her exceptional contributions to global health, particularly in tuberculosis (TB) research and her pivotal role in the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Swaminathan’s recognition by FABA is a testament to her unwavering dedication to addressing critical health challenges through research, innovation, and compassionate leadersh
2. Upamanyu wins JCB Prize 2024 for ‘Lorenzo Searches for the Meaning of Life’ : Writer Upamanyu Chatterjee has won the JCB Prize for Literature for his book “Lorenzo Searches for the Meaning of Life“.Chatterjee’s book, published by Speaking Tiger, follows the story of a young Italian man who starts leading a life of spirituality after an accident only to discover the banalities of the path.Chatterjee received a cash prize of Rs 25 lakh along with a trophy sculpted by Delhi artist duo, Thukral and Tagra, titled Mirror Melting’.The prize, established in 2018, is presented to a distinguished work of fiction by an Indian author.In 2023, “Firebird” by Perumal Murugan, translated from the Malayalam by Janani Kannan won the prestigious award.
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