NATIONAL:
1. India Water Week (IWW)
Why in news - President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 7th edition of IWW (Nov 1 to Nov 5) in Greater Noida, UP.
Key Points –
• Theme - Water Security for Sustainable Development and Equity.
• Denmark, Singapore and Finland are the partner countries for IWW 2022.
• It is being organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.
• India’s aim – to ensure 100% water availability across India by 2024.
2. Shri Govind Guru
Why in news - PM Modi paid tribute to Bhil freedom fighter Shri Govind Guru in Rajasthan’s Banswara.
Key Points –
• PM Modi on Nov 1, 2022, declared Mangarh Dham as a National Monument.
• Mangarh massacre (Nov 17, 1913) - Britishers opened fire at a Bhil rally where approx. 1500 tribals were martyred.
• Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas - November 15.
3. Integrated Aqua Park
Why in news - Union Government has approved the establishment of India’s first-ever ‘Integrated Aqua Park’ in Arunachal Pradesh.
Key Points –
• Location - Tarin (Ziro) in Lower Subansiri District of Arunachal Pradesh.
• It was sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
SUMMITS & CONFERENCES:
1. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation CHG Meeting
Why in news - EAM S Jaishankar represented India at a virtual meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of SCO.
Key Points –
• It focuses on the trade and economic agenda and approves its annual budget.
• India’s total trade with SCO Members is only $141 billion.
• The annual SCO summit took place in the Uzbek city of Samarkand in Oct 2022.
2. UN Anti-Terrorism Committee
Why in news - India held a special meeting of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (UNSC-CTC) in New Delhi on Oct 28-29, 2022.
Key Points –
• Aim - to discuss threat posed by drones, terror funding through cryptocurrency and the use of internet by terrorist outfits.
• This is the first such meeting in India since the establishment of the UNSC-CTC in 2001.
• Chairperson of the CTC for 2022 - Ruchira Kamboj.
PERSON IN NEWS:
1. Jamshed J Irani
Why in news - Jamshed J Irani, the “Steel Man of India” died in Jamshedpur.
Key Points –
• He was conferred with the Padma Bhushan in 2007.
• He received an honorary knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in 1997.
SCIENCE–TECH:
1. Coronal Holes
Why in news - A phenomenon called "coronal holes" (smiling sun) was spotted on the sun.
Key Points –
• The image was captured by the NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory.
• These are regions on the sun’s surface from where fast solar wind gushes out into space.
• It can be seen in ultraviolet light but are typically invisible to our eyes.
2. Pathogen Reduction Machine
Why in news - Asia’s first pathogen reduction machine has been launched in KGMU Lucknow.
ENVIRONMENT:
1. Ranipur Tiger Reserve
Why in news - On Oct 31, 2022, Ranipur TR has become the 53rd tiger reserve in India (4th in UP).
Key Points –
• It is located in Ranipur of Chitrakoot district having an area of 529.36 sq.km.
• Fauna - Tiger, leopard, bear, sambar, spotted deer, chinkara etc.
• It is the 4th tiger reserve in UP after Dudhwa, Pilibhit and Amangarh.
• According to tiger census 2018, 173 tigers are in Uttar Pradesh.
SECURITY:
1. Shyok-Setu
Why in news - Rajnath Singh has inaugurated Shyok-Setu in Leh, Ladakh.
Key Points –
• He also said that henceforth Shyok River shall be called 'River of Life' (earlier called - River of Dead).
• Shyok River is a tributary of the Indus River that flows through Northern Ladakh.
• 120 meters long Shyok Setu has been prepared on Durbuk Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldie road.
2. Garuda VII Air Exercise
Why in news - The Indian and French air forces are undertaking an 18-day military exercise in Jodhpur.
Key Points –
• It began on Oct 26 and would culminate on Nov 12.
• India is hosting it for the fourth time.
REPORTS & INDICES:
1. Global TB Report 2022
Why in news - Recently WHO has released the report for the year 2022.
Key Points –
• It includes data on disease trends from 215 countries and territories.
• Around 6 million people worldwide were diagnosed with tuberculosis in 2021 (4.5% increase from 2020).
• Top 5 TB burden countries - India (24%), Indonesia (13%), the Philippines (10%), Pakistan (6.6%) and Nigeria (6.3%).
• The burden of drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) increased by 3% globally between 2020 and 2021.
• India’s Initiatives to Tackle TB –
A. PM TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan - to provide additional nutritional support to people on TB treatment.
B. Ni-kshay Mitra Initiative - Promoting citizens to adopt one or more patients.
C. Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana - Cash transfers of Rs 500 every month to TB patients.
APPOINTMENTS:
1. Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma)
Why in news - Spiritual leader Amritanandamayi has been appointed as civil society President of G20 summit.
IMPORTANT DATES:
1. Bharatiya Bhasha Divas
Why in news - University Grants Commission (UGC) has instructed all higher educational institutions to observe it on Dec 11.
Key Points –
• It marks the birth anniversary of poet Subramania Bharati (Tamil poet).
• The move came after recommendations of a committee constituted by Minister of education to emphasise the importance of Indian languages.
SPORTS:
1. Pay Equity Policy for Cricketers
Why in news - BCCI announced equal match fee for men and women cricketers.
Key Points –
• Fee - ₹15 lakh (test cricket match), ₹6 lakh (ODI) and ₹3 lakh (T20).
2. Sultan Johor Hockey Cup 2022
Why in news - Indian junior men's hockey team has won the 2022 title.
Key Points –
• India defeated the Australian team in a penalty shootout.
• India has won the title for the third time.
BIHAR:
1. Science and Math Club
Why in news - Under the National Invention Campaign, such clubs would be opened in 75,424 schools of Bihar.
Key Points –
• This would include schools from class 6th to 12th.
• Rs 2000 would be given to the schools where the club will be opened.
POINTERS:
• Who has inaugurated the “Saras Food Festival 2022” in New Delhi on Oct 28, 2022 - Faggan Singh Kulaste.
• Where was the ASEAN-India Startup Festival 2022 inaugurated recently – Indonesia.
• In which city the Election Commission of India hosted an international conference on 'Role, Framework and Capacity of Election Management Bodies' - New Delhi.
• Who has recently authored the book “Delhi University - Celebrating 100 Glorious Years” - Hardeep Singh Puri.
• Who has recently inaugurated 75 projects of Border Road Organization (BRO) in 6 states and union territories - Rajnath Singh.
• Who became the second Indian to reach the finals of the 2022 World Badminton Junior Championships – S Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian.
• Recently the use of which chemical compound has been banned by the Government of India – Glyphosate.
• Who has inaugurated the 'AYUSH Utsav' in Kashmir - Sarbananda Sonowal.
• Which country's Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has become the busiest airport in the world recently - USA.
• Which Chinese company has closed financial services business in India - Xiaomi.