NATIONAL:
1. Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP)
Why in news – Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has been awarded the work to develop the first MMLP in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Key Points –
• Estimated project cost - ₹1424 Crore.
• It is strategically located 52 Km from Chennai Port, 80 Km from Ennore Port and 87 Km from Katupalli Airport.
2. 41st India International Trade Fair (IITF)
Why in news – Piyush Goyal inaugurated the 41st edition of IITF has started on Nov 1 in New Delhi.
Key Points –
• Theme - Vocal For Local, Local to Global.
• Partner States - Bihar, Jharkhand and Maharashtra.
• Focus States - Uttar Pradesh and Kerala.
• It would continue till the Nov 27.
3. Ganga Vilas Cruise
Why in news – The world's longest luxury river cruise (4,000 km) would set sail in Jan 2023.
Key Points –
• It would commence on Jan 10, 2023 from Varanasi and would culminate in Dibrugarh, Assam on Mar 1, 2023.
• It would also be passing through Bangladesh covering 1,100 km.
• The 50-day long journey would cover 27 river systems including Ganga & Brahmaputra.
REPORTS & INDICES:
1. UN World Population Prospectus 2022
Why in news – It projected that the world’s population reach 8 billion people on Nov 15, 2022.
Key Points –
• Annual growth has fallen from a high of 2.1% between 1962 and 1965 to below 1% in 2020.
• Projection - 8.5 billion in 2030, 9.7 billion in 2050, and a peak of about 10.4 billion in the 2080s.
• India's population is expected to surpass China in 2023.
2. India’s Urban Infrastructure
Why in news – According to World Bank report, India’s urban infrastructure needs USD 840 billion in investments over next 15 years.
Key Points –
• Report name - Financing India’s Infrastructure Needs: Constraints to Commercial Financing and Prospects for Policy Action.
• By 2036, 600 million people would be living in urban cities in India, representing 40% of the population.
IMPORTANT DAYS:
1. National Bird Watching Day 2022
Why in news – It is observed on Nov 12 commemorating the birth anniversary of Indian ornithologist Salim Ali.
Key Points –
• He was the first person in India to organize bird surveys systematically across India.
• In India, he was also known as "bird man".
• Salim Ali was awarded 'Padmabhushan' in the year 1958 and 'Padmavibhushan' in the year 1976.
AWARDS & HONOURS:
1. National Sports Awards 2022
Why in news – M/o Youth Affairs & Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2022.
Key Points –
• President of India would give away the awards on Nov 30, 2022.
• Selection Committee was headed by Justice A. M. Khanwilkar.
• Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2022 - Shri Sharath Kamal Achanta (Table Tennis).
• 25 Sports persons would receive Arjuna Awards for outstanding performance in Sports and Games 2022. E.g., Ms Seema Punia (Athletics), Ms Nikhat Zareen (Boxing), Shri R Praggnanandhaa (Chess).
• Dronacharya Award –
• Regular Category - Shri Jiwanjot Singh Teja, Shri Mohammad Ali Qamar.
• Lifetime Category - Shri Dinesh Jawahar Lad, Shri Bimal Prafulla Ghosh.
• Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2022 - Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.
2. Doodle for Google 2022 Contest
Why in news – Kolkata's Shlok Mukherjee has been adjudged as the winner of the competition in India.
Key Points –
• His Doodle title - "India on the center stage."
• Theme of the contest - "In the next 25 years, my India will….".
• His doddle was featured on Nov 14, 2022.
3. Responsible Tourism Global Award
Why in news – The Kerala Tourism has bagged the award at the World Travel Mart held in London.
Key Points –
• The award was given for the STREET project.
• The 'street' initiative is a water protection and conservation project in Tourism sector.
• STREET - Sustainable, Tangible, Responsible, Experiential, Ethnic and Tourism hubs.
ENVIRONMENT:
1. Amur Falcon Festival
Why in news – 7th edition of the Amur Falcon Festival to be held in Tamenglong district, Manipur.
Key Points –
• Amur falcon is the world’s longest-flying migratory bird.
• Amur falcons migrate to their wintering grounds in South Africa, usually arriving in large numbers during October in Nagaland and Manipur (20,000 km).
• India is a signatory to an international agreement on conservation of migratory birds of prey.
SECURITY:
1. “Prasthan” Exercise
Why in news – Indian Navy conducted an offshore security exercise ‘Prasthan’ off Mumbai coast.
Key Points –
• Aim - to evaluate organisational effectiveness in protecting offshore assets off Mumbai.
• Indian Navy is the lead agency to protect the oil production platforms off the coasts of India.
APPS & PORTALS:
1. e-KUMBH Portal
Why in news – President Draupadi Murmu has launched a new portal named 'e-KUMBH'.
Key Points –
• 'e-KUMBH' - Knowledge Unleashed in Multiple Indian Languages.
• Engineering courses and related books would be available on this portal in 12 scheduled Indian languages.
• The books have been translated by 'All India Council for Technical Education'.
APPOINTMENTS:
1. Greg Barclay
Why in news – New Zealand’s Greg Barclay was re-elected as chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
PERSON IN NEWS:
1. RL Kashyap
Why in news – PM Modi paid his tributes to mathematician RL Kashyap.
Key Points –
• He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2021 for his considerable service in the field of studying the Vedas.
• He translated around 25000 Sanskrit mantras into English language.
SPORTS:
1. Kabaddi World Cup 2025
Why in news – It would be held in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.
Key Points –
• It would be hosted out of Asia for the first time.
BIHAR:
1. Acharya Somdev
Why in news – Maithili author Prof. Gaurishankar Prasad Srivastava alias Acharya Somdev passed away.
Key Points –
• He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in the year 2002 for "Sahasmukhi Chowk Par".
• He hailed from Darbhanga district.
POINTERS:
• Who will host the Interpol General Assembly in the year 2023 – Austria.
• Which country was chosen as the ‘Country of Honor’ for the 75th Cannes Film Festival 2022 – India.
• Prime Minister inaugurated ONGC U-field onshore facilities in which state - Andhra Pradesh.
• What is the name of India’s first privately developed rocket - Vikram- S.
• 42nd International Conference of Indian National Cartographic Association (INCA) held in which city – Dehradun.
• PM Modi has flagged off South India's first Vande Bharat train. It will run between which two stations – Chennai to Mysore.
• Who has become the President of All India Rubber Industries Association - Ramesh Kejriwal.
• Which Union Minister has launched Green Energy Open Access Portal - RK. Singh.
• Who has launched 'Fit India School Week' mascots Toofan and Toofani - PV Sindhu.
• “Bharat Gaurav Kashi Darshan” train will run between which two stations - Bengaluru to Varanasi.