NATIONAL:
1. Dhamma Dipa International Buddhist University (DDIBU)
Why in news - The foundation stone for the International Buddhist University, the first in India, was laid in Tripura.
Key Points –
• Foundation was laid by Shakya Gasan, chief monk of the World Buddhist Pope Association of South Korea.
• Location - Manu Bankul in Sabroom of South Tripura district.
• It is being set up by the Bahujan Hitaya Education Trust (BHET).
2. True 5G Network
Why in news - Gujarat became the 1st state in India to get Jio True 5G coverage in 100% of the district headquarters.
Key Points –
• Alongside, Jio has also announced a True 5G-powered initiative named ‘Education-For-All’ in the state.
3. Yaanam
Why in news - Sanskrit documentary ‘Yaanam’ was portrayed at 53rd IFFI 2022.
Key Points –
• It is based on the autobiographical book “My Odyssey: Memoirs of the Man Behind the Mangalyaan Mission” by Dr K. Radhakrishnan.
• ‘Yaanam’ movie portrayed India’s dream project Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan).
• It is the first science documentary in the Sanskrit language in the history of world cinema.
GOVERNMENT SCHEMES:
1. “Nai Chetna” Campaign
Why in news - Nai Chetna gender campaign was launched under the leadership of Kudumbashree.
Key Points –
• It was launched by the Ministry of Rural Development.
• Aim - to enable women to acknowledge gender-based violence and prepare them to raise their voices against it.
• It was launched on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against women on Nov 25, 2022.
ECONOMY:
1. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
Why in news - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a trial for retail digital rupee (e ₹-R) beginning Dec 1, 2022.
Key Points –
• RBI has identified 8 banks for gradual participation.
• The 1st phase would begin with 4 banks: State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank and IDFC First Bank.
• The remaining 4 banks are Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India, HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank.
• Initially covered cities - Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru and Bhubaneswar.
• Extension cities - Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Kochi, Lucknow, Patna and Shimla.
REPORTS & INDICES:
1. Carbon Capture Report
Why in news - The report was recently released by NITI Aayog.
Key Points –
• Report title – “Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Policy Framework and its Deployment Mechanism in India”.
• India’s updated NDC targets –
A. 50% of its total installed capacity from non-fossil-based energy sources
B. 45% reduction in emission intensity by 2030
C. Net Zero by 2070.
• CCUS estimates that about 750 mtpa of carbon capture by 2050 can create employment opportunities of about 8-10 million on full time equivalent (FTE).
AWARDS & HONOURS:
1. Award of Excellence
Why in news - Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS) was conferred with the ‘Award of Excellence’ by UNESCO.
Key Points –
• It was awarded at UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation-2022.
• Reason - “heroic” restoration of CSMVS in Mumbai.
• It was established as the Prince of Wales Museum of Western India in 1922.
2. ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal
Why in news - Iranian film ‘Nargesi’ on the struggles of a person with Down’s Syndrome wins ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal at 53rd IFFI.
Key Points –
• Director - Payam Eskandari.
• Since 1994, the ICFT UNESCO Gandhi Award is being given to a film that best reflects Mahatma Gandhi's ideals of peace, tolerance and non-violence.
3. National Awards to Master Craftspersons
Why in news - Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar conferred Shilp Guru and National Awards to master craftspersons for 2017, 2018, and 2019.
Key Points –
• Mohammad Yusuf Khatris was honoured with a gold medal and Tamra Patra.
SUMMITS & CONFERENCES:
1. 7th Global Technology Summit
Why in news - EAM S Jaishankar addressed the 7th edition of the Global Technology Summit.
Key Points –
• It is co-hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs and Carnegie India.
• Theme - Geopolitics of Technology.
SCIENCE–TECH:
1. Private Launchpad
Why in news - Agnikul inaugurated India’s first private space vehicle launchpad in Sriharikota.
Key Points –
• It was inaugurated by ISRO chairman S Somanath on Nov 28.
• Agnikul plans to launch its Agnibaan rocket from this launchpad.
• The Agnibaan rocket would be powered by the company’s 3D-printed Agnilet engines.
SECURITY:
1. Harimau Shakti(2022)
Why in news - India-Malaysia joint military exercise commenced on Nov 29 and would culminate on Dec 12, 2022.
Key Points –
• Location - Pulai, Kluang, Malaysia.
• Garhwal Rifles Regiment of the Indian Army and the Royal Malay Regiment of the Malaysian Army is participating in the exercise.
COMMITTEES:
1. Shiavax Jal Vazifdar Committee
Why in news – A panel set up to review takeover rules.
Key Points –
• The 20-member committee is chaired by Shiavax Jal Vazifdar.
APPOINTMENTS:
1. Sundararaman Ramamurthy
Why in news - SEBI approved Sundararaman Ramamurthy as MD and CEO of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
STATES/UTs:
1. AMLAN Program
Why in news – OD CM Naveen Patnaik launched AMLAN- ‘Anaemia Mukta Lakhya Abhiyan’ in the state.
BIHAR:
1. Rs 1 lakh to Liquor Ban affected Families
Why in news – Bihar cabinet has approved Rs 1 lakh each to the families affected by liquor ban in Bihar.
Key Points –
• Budget - Rs 610 crores.
• On April 1, 2016, Bihar became the 5th state in the country where consumption and storage of liquor was banned.
• As per NFHS 5-- 15.5% men drink alcohol in Bihar.
2. Maithili Thakur
Why in news – Maithili Thakur made the brand ambassador of Bihar Khadi Handicrafts and Handlooms.
POINTERS:
• Who has recently become the first Indian-origin German to be appointed to the Thuringia State Christian Democratic Union Party Presidium - Gurdeep Singh Randhawa.
• Which packaged drinking water company to be acquired by Tata Consumer Products – Bisleri.
• Which lab has recently launched India's first co-working research hub lab - PIDEAX Labs.
• Which minister has recently attended the 22nd Council of Ministers of the Indian Ocean Rim Association in Dhaka - Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh.
• Which platform has recently won the Best E-learning Platform award by ASSOCHAM - NIIT Digital.
• Who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Peru recently – Betssy Betzabet Chávez Chino.
• Recently, in which state, a draft of sanitation system will be prepared on the lines of Indore in the matter of cleanliness – Uttar Pradesh.
• Which South Indian actress has recently won the title of Most Popular Female Star – Samantha Prabhu.
• Where has the 22nd meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Indian Ocean Rim Association been held recently – Bangladesh.
• Who has recently been awarded the Dr. Mangalam Swaminathan National Award 2022 for excellence in journalism - Vishnu Tripathi.