NATIONAL:
1. International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
Why in news – India has won the IEC vice presidency and Strategic Management Board (SMB) chair for the 2023-25 term.
Key Points –
• Vimal Mahendru would be the IEC Vice President representing India.
• IEC is an international standard-setting body that publishes international standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies.
• Its general meeting was held recently in San Francisco, US.
2. Republic Day Chief Guest
Why in news – Egypt President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi would be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations in January 2023.
Key Points –
• This is the first time that the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt would be the chief guest.
• Also, Egypt has been invited as a ‘guest country’ during India’s presidency of the G20 in 2022-23.
3. Export of Vande Bharat Trains
Why in news – The railways aims at becoming a major exporter of Vande Bharat trains by 2025-26.
Key Points –
• Destinations - Europe, South America and East Asia.
• They woild be manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory, Chennai.
• India to get 475 Vande Bharat Express trains by 2025.
4. Samanvay 2022
Why in news – Indian Air Force is conducting Exercise 'Samanvay 2022' from Nov 28, 2022 to Nov 30, 2022.
Key Points –
• It is annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR).
• It is being conducted at Air Force Station Agra.
INTERNATIONAL:
1. Parastronaut
Why in news – The European Space Agency named world’s first ‘parastronaut’ to work in space.
Key Points –
• Parastronaut name - John McFall, former British Paralympic sprinter.
• McFall won the 100-metres Bronze Medal at the Beijing Paralympic Games in 2008.
2. Russia as a State Sponsor of Terrorism
Why in news – The European Parliament designated Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism.
Key Points –
• In the EU, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Poland have so far designated Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism.
• The U.S. State Department currently names four countries – Cuba, North Korea, Iran and Syria – as state sponsors of terrorism.
3. Asim Munir
Why in news – Lt General Asim Munir has been appointed as the new Chief of Army Staff in Pakistan.
Key Points –
• He replaced General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
• He was appointed ISI chief in Oct 2018.
4. Iran Human Rights Probe
Why in news – The UN Human Rights Council voted to launch an independent investigation into Iran's deadly repression of protests.
Key Points –
• Mahsa Amini was killed in custody of the country’s ‘morality or hijab police’, igniting a nationwide uprising against the regime.
• The 35th special session was held following an official request submitted by Germany and Iceland.
REPORTS & INDICES:
1. Global Leader Approval Ratings
Why in news – The survey was conducted by Morning Consult Political Intelligence.
Key Points –
• Approval ratings –
• The ratings were based on over 20,000 global interviews conducted online daily.
SUMMITS & CONFERENCES:
1. China-Indian Ocean Region Forum
Why in news – China held a meeting on cooperation in Indian Ocean region on Nov 21, 2022.
Key Points –
• Theme - “Shared Development: Theory and Practice from the Perspective of the Blue Economy”.
• Venue - Kunming, Yunnan Province.
• Representatives from 19 countries and representatives of 3 international organizations were present.
• India was not invited.
IMPORTANT DAYS:
1. International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women 2022
Why in news – Every year, it is observed on Nov 25 to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls around the world.
Key Points –
• Theme - ‘UNITE! Activism to end violence against women and girls.’
• It pays tribute to the Mirabal sisters, the Dominican Republic activists who were murdered at the order of Rafael Trujilllo in 1960.
2. Constitution Day
Why in news – Nov 26 is observed as the Constitution Day of India or Samvidhan Divas.
Key Points –
• On Nov 26, 1949, the Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India.
• It came into effect on Jan 26, 1950.
• India began to observe Nov 26 as Constitution Day in 2015.
• The Constituent Assembly held its first session on December 9, 1946.
3. National Milk Day 2022
Why in news – It is observed on Nov 26 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien.
Key Points –
• Dr. Verghese Kurien is the father of India’s White Revolution.
• India is the largest producer of milk.
• In 1970, India's National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) started a rural development programme known as Operation Flood.
SECURITY:
1. 8th Garuda Shakti Exercise
Why in news – It is a bilateral exercise between Indian and Indonesian special forces.
Key Points –
• Venue - Karawang, Indonesia.
• It started on Nov 21, 2022 to enhance understanding, cooperation and interoperability between the Special Forces of both armies.
SPORTS:
1. Cristiano Ronaldo
Why in news – Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player ever to score in 5 different World Cup tournaments.
STATES/UTs:
1. Director General of Audit
Why in news – Tamil Nadu became the 1st state to create the role of Director General of Audit to oversee all audit departments.
2. Post Harvest Management Center
Why in news – Tripura CM Manik Saha inaugurated the Post Harvest Management Center and Rural Collection Center in Golaghati.
BIHAR:
1. Ganga Jal Aapurti Yojana
Why in news – Hon’ CM Nitish Kumar inaugurated the the Gangajal Aapurti Yojana at Rajgir on Nov 28, 2022.
Key Points –
• The project was initiated under the Jal Jeevan Hariyali mission.
• It is dedicated to Rajgir, Gaya, and Bodh Gaya (Buddhist circuits).
• Project cost – Rs 4475.
• It has two objectives –
• To conserve floodwater, preventing wastage
• To transform this precious resource into safe, drinkable water.
• This floodwater would be lifted through pumps at Hathidah and transported through a 151 km pipeline to 3 enormous reservoirs in Rajgir, Tetar, and Gaya.
• Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited (MEIL) has executed the entire first phase of the project.
• It is also Bihar's first and largest drinking water programme.
POINTERS:
• Which bank has recently launched the first sticker based debit card “FIRST” – IDFC FIRST Bank.
• Who has successfully launched the RH 200 sounding rocket recently – Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
• Which state government will give shelter to 270 tribes of “Chin Kuki” community who fled from Bangladesh – Mizoram.
• Which payment bank has recently launched case based eKYC – Airtel Payment Bank.
• The famous groundnut festival 'Kadalekai Parishe' began in which state – Karnataka.
• Where was the 27th Conference of Directors General of Police of North East held recently – Agartala (Tripura).
• Which author has recently released her new book “Now You Breathe” – Rakhi Kapoor.
• What is the name of India's first anti-poaching dog who passed away recently – Zorba.
• Who has been conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Federation of India Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FICCI) recently – Rajendra Pawar.
• Which city will host the first G20 Sherpa meeting in India recently – Udaipur (Rajasthan).