NATIONAL:
1. Battle of Walong
Why in news - Indian Army celebrated the 60th year of ‘Battle of Walong’ in Arunachal Pradesh.
Key Points –
• Aim - to commemorate sacrifices made by Indian Army against Chinese in 1962.
• Battle of Walong (Oct 23 to Nov 16)— Only Indian counterattack during the 1962 war.
2. 4-star Eat Right Station Certification
Why in news - Food Safety and Standard Association of India (FSSAI) awarded Bhopal Railway Station (WCR) a 4-star certificate.
Key Points –
• Reason - For providing high-quality, nutritious food to passengers.
• It is part of the ‘Eat Right India’ movement to ensure safe, healthy and sustainable food for all Indians.
• 5-star ‘Eat Right Station’ - Anand Vihar (Delhi), Chhatrapati Shivaji (Mumbai), Mumbai Central (Mumbai), Vadodara and Chandigarh.
3. Tashigang Village
Why in news – It has made history by logging 100% voter turnout for the assembly election.
Key Points –
• Tashigang village (Lahaul-Spiti district, HP) is the world’s highest polling station.
• It is located at a height of 15,256 feet above sea level.
INTERNATIONAL:
1. Currency Monitoring List
Why in news – US Department of Treasury (Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen) has removed India from the list.
Key Points –
• It means RBI can take robust measures to manage the exchange rates effectively, without being tagged as a currency manipulator.
• Janet Yellen addressed the US-India Businesses and investment Opportunities event in New Delhi.
• "Friendshoring" - Bringing supply chains to friendly countries.
• India has a $48 billion trade surplus with the US.
SUMMITS & CONFERENCES:
1. 6th India-US CEO Forum
Why in news – It was held virtually on Nov 10, 2022.
Key Points –
• It was chaired jointly by Piyush Goyal and Ms. Gina Raimondo (US Secretary of Commerce).
• EAM S Jaishankar also met with Gina Raimondo and discussed Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF).
• IPEF (13 countries) was launched jointly by the USA on May 23, 2022 in Tokyo.
2. 19th ASEAN-India Summit
Why in news – Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed the summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Key Points –
• 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of ASEAN-India relations and is being celebrated as the ASEAN-India Friendship Year.
• ASEAN countries - Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
3. 17th East Asia Summit
Why in news – Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed the summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Key Points –
• Members - ASEAN member states and its 8 dialogue partners i.e., India, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, New Zealand, USA and Russia.
ENVIRONMENT:
1. Saving Fuel Costs
Why in news – USD 4.2 billion has been saved by India in fuel costs through solar power generation in the first half of 2022.
Key Points –
• India also saved 19.4 million tonnes of coal.
• The report was released by the Ember (energy think tank), the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air and the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis.
• Top 5 Asian economies with solar capacity - China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Vietnam.
SECURITY:
1. Veerangana Sewa Kendra
Why in news – Indian Army has launched the facility for the welfare and grievances redressal of army wives.
Key Points –
• Motto - "Taking Care of Our Own, No Matter What”.
AWARDS & HONOURS:
1. Friendship Ambassador
Why in news – Switzerland Tourism has appointed Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra as its ‘Friendship Ambassador’.
IMPORTANT DAYS:
1. World Diabetes Day
Why in news – It is observed on Nov 14 to bring awareness regarding this chronic disease.
Key Points –
• Theme 2021-2023 - “Access to Diabetes Care.”
• Types of diabetes:
• Type 1 (insulin-dependent) - lack of insulin production.
• Type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) - Ineffective use of insulin. It often results from excess body weight and physical inactivity.
• Insulin was discovered by Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best.
2. Children's Day 2022
Why in news – It is celebrated on Nov 14 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Pt Jawaharlal Nehru.
Key Points –
• 2022 marks the 133rd birth anniversary of Pt Nehru.
• World Children’s Day - November 20.
SPORTS:
1. T20 World Cup 2022
Why in news - 8th edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup held in Australia from Oct 16 to Nov 13, 2022.
Key Points –
• England defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets in the final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Australia.
• Player of the Tournament - Sam Curran, England (12 wickets in six matches).
STATES/UTs:
1. Odisha Slum-Free by 2023
Why in news - CM Naveen Patnaik announced Odisha would be made slum-free by Dec, 2023.
Key Points –
• Jaga Mission (2017) - World's largest slum land settlement programme by government of Odisha.
2. Displaying of Firearms
Why in news - Punjab government has banned public display of firearms and songs glorifying weapons.
BIHAR:
1. 13th National Taxila Open Water Long Distance Swimming Competition
Why in news – It was organized by Bihar Swimming Association.
Key Points –
• This 13 km distance competition was conducted from Shiva Ghat (Digha) to Patna Law College Ghat.
• Top 3 (Boys) - Gaurav Kaveri (1st), Shobhik Das (2nd), Bikram Dutta (3rd).
• Top 3 (Girls) - Pritha Devnath (1st), Neelanjana Sheel (2nd), Richa Sharma (3rd).
POINTERS:
• Who has been appointed the brand ambassador of Navi Technologies Ltd - Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
• Who has won the “India Agribusiness Best State Award” recently – Haryana.
• Who has launched Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) online portal for “Maternity Benefit” - Bhupendra Yadav.
• Which city hosted the 11th edition of the “India Stone Mart” International Exhibition recently – Jaipur (Rajasthan).
• Which state government has celebrated Nov10 as Millet Day - Odisha.
• Which country announced to contribute $2.5 billion to Middle East Green Initiative - Saudi Arabia.
• IMF will provide $4.5 billion loan to which country to deal with the economic crisis - Bangladesh.
• Which bank has launched “Merchant One Account” for Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSME) - Kotak Mahindra Bank.
• Which tennis player has won the “2022 Men's Singles Paris Masters” title - Holger Rune.
• Which state will host 3 Ranji Trophy matches for the first time in 2022-2023 – Sikkim.