INTERNATIONAL:
1. Timor Leste in ASEAN
Why in news - Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has agreed in principle to admit Timor Leste as its 11th member.
Key Points –
• It formally applied for membership in 2011.
• Timor Leste voted for independence from Indonesia in a 1999 U.N.-supervised referendum.
• It was officially recognized by the United Nations in 2002, making it Asia’s youngest democracy.
2. ‘Global Shield’ Climate Funding
Why in news - Pakistan, Ghana and Bangladesh are among the first recipients of funding from G7 ‘Global Shield’ initiative.
Key Points –
• It is an initiative to provide funding to countries suffering climate disasters.
• It was announced at the COP27 summit in Egypt.
• It was developed in collaboration with the ‘V20’ group of 58 climate vulnerable economies.
3. Natasa Pirc Musar
Why in news - Natasa Pirc Musar became the first female President of Slovenia.
SUMMITS & CONFERENCES:
1. 17th G20 Summit
Why in news – Two-day 17th G20 Summit took place in the city of Bali, Indonesia.
Key Points –
• Theme - “Recover Together, Recover Stronger”.
• G20 president 2022 - Indonesia.
• India would assume the G20 presidency on Dec 1, 2022 from Indonesia, and would convene the G20 Summit for the first time in India in 2023.
About G20 –
• G20 is an intergovernmental forum made up of 19 countries and the European Union.
• It represents over 2/3rd of global population, 85% of global GDP, 80% of global investment, and over 75% of global commerce.
• G20 Troika – Indonesia (current), Italy (previous) and India (incoming) presidencies.
2. Pandemic Fund
Why in news - Pandemic Fund was officially launched on the margins of the G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia.
Key Points –
• It was established on September 8, 2022.
• It was developed with Indonesia’s and Italy’s leadership during their respective G20 presidencies.
• It has US$1.4 billion in seed funding committed by 24 donors.
ENVIRONMENT:
1. Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS)
Why in news - Tamil Nadu has notified the Cauvery South WLS as its 17th wildlife sanctuary.
Key Points –
• It was notified under Section 26-A of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
• Spread - Reserve forest areas in Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts.
• Fauna - Leith’s soft shelled turtles, smooth coated otters, Grizzled giant squirrel, Lesser Fish Eagle, marsh crocodile and four horned antelopes.
SECURITY:
1. 3rd “Sea Vigil” Exercise
Why in news - The 3rd edition coastal defence exercise “Sea Vigil-22” held on Nov 15-16, 2022.
Key Points –
• It was undertaken along the entire 7516 km coastline and EEZ of India and involved all the Coastal States and UTs.
• Sea Vigil and TROPEX together will cover the entire spectrum Maritime Security challenges.
• TROPEX - Theatre Level Readiness Operational Exercise.
IMPORTANT DAYS:
1. International Day for Tolerance 2022
Why in news - It is commemorated on Nov 16 every year to raise awareness about the significance of tolerance in society.
Key Points –
• To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, UNESCO created a prize known as UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize in 1995.
• UNESCO adopted the Declaration of Principles on Tolerance on Nov 16, 1995.
• In 1996, the UN General Assembly announced Nov 16 as the International Day for Tolerance.
2. Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas 2022
Why in news – It is celebrated on Nov 15 to honour tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda.
Key Points –
• On Nov 10, 2021, the Union Cabinet declared November 15 as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Divas’.
• Born in 1875, Birsa Munda led a rebellious movement against British colonial rule and conversion activities.
FESTIVALS:
1. 46th Wangala Festival
Why in news - Meghalaya’s most famous post-harvest carnival began on Nov 10, 2022.
Key Points –
• It is also known as the 100 Drums Festival.
• It is a harvest festival held in honour of Saljong, the Sun-God of fertility.
• It is a popular among the Garos tribes.
SPORTS:
1. Blind Football Championship 2022
Why in news - India hosted IBSA Blind Football Women’s Asian/Oceania Championship 2022.
Key Points –
• Kerala Governor Arif Muhammad Khan inaugurated the championship at Kochi, Kerala.
• It is a qualifier for the World Championships Birmingham 2023 and the Paris Paralympics 2024.
BIHAR:
1. Bihar MoU with ICCR
Why in news - Bihar signed an MoU with ICCR to give international recognition to Bihar's artefacts and handicrafts.
Key Points –
• Top priority would be given to Madhubani and Mithila paintings, traditional folk dance and music, popular festivals etc.
POINTERS:
• Recently, Army Chief General Manoj Pandey has gone on a four-day visit to which country – France.
• Who has recently won 4 awards at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2022 - Taylor Swift (Singer).
• Who has recently been appointed as the CEO of Prasar Bharati - Gaurav Dwivedi.
• Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO) has been renamed as - “Grid Controller of India Limited.
• Which organization has asked higher education institutions to adopt 'Professor of Practice' guidelines – UGC.
• In which city the 55th National Library Week has been inaugurated – Vijayawada.
• Global Carbon Budget 2022 report was released by which organisation - Global Carbon Project.
• Which campaign was launched by India at COP 27 - In our LiFEtime.
• The Fifth edition of the Paris Peace Forum held at which place - Palais Brongniart.
• NASA partners with which company to develop low-emission aviation engine technology - Pratt & Whitney.