NATIONAL:
1. Delimitation Commission
Why in news: Supreme Court (SC) asked Centre to set up a fresh Delimitation Commission
Key points:
• The directions were issued on a plea seeking a proportionate representation of the Limbu and Tamang tribal communities in Sikkim and West Bengal assemblies.
• The SC’s decision was made to ensure the rights as guaranteed under:
• Articles 330 (reservation of seats for SCs and STs in the House of People)
• Article 332 (reservation of seats for SCs and STs in legislative assemblies of states) of the Constitution.
• To prevent a violation of Article 14 (equality before law)
2. 525th Birth Anniversary Celebration of Sant Meerabai
Why in news: Prime Minister (PM) participated in the 525th birth anniversary celebration of Sant Meerabai in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
Key points:
• Meera Bai is one of the great saint poets of the Bhakti movement.
• She was a Saguna Bhakt and held a deep devotion to Lord Krishna, whom she considered her husband.
• She was born to Rajput King Ratan Singh in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
• In 1516, she was married to Bhoj Raj (son of Rana Sanga and prince of Mewar) who died in 1521.
3. The Right To Information (RTI) Act, 2005
Why in news: The Central government exempted the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) from the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005
Key points:
• Department of Personnel and Training issued a notification under section 24 (2) of the RTI Act, 2005 adding CERT-In in the Second Schedule of the RTI Act.
• CERT-In is the national nodal agency for responding to computer security incidents as and when they occur.
• It is operational since 2004.
• RTI act provides the right to citizens to secure access to information under the control of public authorities, to promote transparency and accountability.
4. ‘Krishi Sakhis’ for the Promotion of Natural Farming
Why in news: The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoA&FW) launched the training of Krishi Sakhis for the promotion of Natural Farming
Key points:
• The initiative aimed to train and certify 50,000 Krishi Sakhis in a phased manner by the National Centre for Organic and Natural Farming (NCONF).
• NCONF is a subordinate office of the MoA&FW.
• They will be trained under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY–NRLM).
• DAY-NRLM is a poverty alleviation program of MoRD that enables poor households in rural areas to access gainful self-employment and skilled-wage employment opportunities.
• Krishi Sakhis: They are practicing farmers and they encourage the adoption of environmentally friendly and economically viable agricultural methods by raising awareness.
INTERNATIONAL:
1. Christopher Luxon
Why in news: Christopher Luxon sworn-in as New Zealand’s prime minister
Key points:
• Christopher Luxon has been sworn in as New Zealand’s prime minister.
• Luxon leads a conservative coalition after his National Party struck a deal with two smaller parties following a general election last month.
2. Dubai Run 2023
Why in news: Dubai Run 2023 Set world record with 226,000 participants led by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed
Key points:
• Dubai witnessed an extraordinary display of community spirit as Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince led more than 226,000 participants in the fifth edition of Dubai Run, presented by Mai Dubai.
• Marking the conclusion of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) 2023, the event consolidated its position as the world's largest community fun run, surpassing last year’s numbers.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY:
1. Generic Drugs for Treating Four Rare Diseases
Why in news: For the first time, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare introduced generic drugs for treating four rare diseases
Key points:
• Price of these unbranded generic versions of medicine for the four rare diseases will be 100 times lower than the current market value of the branded drugs.
Four Rare Diseases:
• Tyrosinemia-Type 1: An autosomal recessive genetic metabolic disorder
• Gaucher's Disease: Inherited metabolic disorder characterised
• Wilson’s Disease: An autosomal recessive disorder
• Dravet or Lennox Gastaut Syndrome- seizures: A genetic epilepsy
2. Monkeypox (MPOX)
Why in news: WHO has confirmed sexual spread of MPOX in Congo for the 1st time as the country sees a record outbreak
About MPOX:
• It is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus.
• Symptoms: painful rash, enlarged lymph nodes, and fever.
• Person-to-person transmission of MPOX can occur through direct contact with infectious skin or other lesions.
• Initially limited to certain African countries until early 2022, it later spread globally.
ENVIRONMENT:
1. “Emissions from Oil and Gas Operations in Net Zero Transitions” Report
Why in news: International Energy Agency (IEA) released “Emissions from Oil and Gas Operations in Net Zero Transitions” report
Major Highlights:
• Around 15% of global energy-related emissions stem from the production, transport, and processing of oil and gas.
• Use of oil and gas contributes to another 40% of emissions.
• US$600 billion would be required to halve the emissions intensity of oil and gas operations globally by 2030.
AWARDS/ HONOUR/PRIZES:
1. Booker Prize
Why in news: Irish writer Paul Lynch won Booker Prize for novel 'Prophet Song'
Key points:
• Paul Lynch won for his novel presenting a dystopian vision of Ireland in the grips of totalitarianism, something the author describes as an attempt at radical empathy.
CULTURE:
1. 554th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev
Why in news: Guru Nanak Jayanti celebrated with religious fervor on 27th November, 2023
Key points:
• Guru Nanak Jayanti or Gurpurab is being celebrated with religious fervor across India and the world.
• It marks the birth of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, who laid the foundation of Sikhism.
• This year marks the 554th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
• The esteemed Sikh guru was born on the full moon day of the Kartik month in the Nanakshahi calendar.
• Guru Nanak Dev was born in 1469 in the village of Talvandi in the Punjab region of present-day Pakistan, now known as Nankana Sahib.
• The occasion is celebrated as 'Prakash Parv'.
BIHAR:
1. Gift to Mithila Region
Why in news: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated several other schemes including a 400-bed surgical block in the DMCH campus in Darbhanga.
Key points:
• CM inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of many schemes in Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital (DMCH). The Chief Minister laid the foundation stone of the following institutions:
• An educational building with 250 enrollment per year
• A 2100 bedded hospital
• The Government Maharani Rameshwari Indian Institute of Medical Sciences, Mohanpur under the redevelopment plan of DMCH at a cost of Rs 2742.04 crore.
POINTERS:
• Which institution has achieved the highest grading A++, from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)-Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University (CSMUJ) in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
• Who has become the first Indian Shooter to win a medal In 25m Rapid Fire At ISSF World Cup final-Anish Bhanwala
• The Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, inaugurated which city’s second floating CNG Mobile Refueling Unit (MRU) station at Ravidas Ghat-Varanasi
• Which state government recently made a significant announcement, declaring November 25 as “no non-veg day”-Uttar Pradesh government
• What is the logo and mascot for the first-ever Khelo India Para Games 2023-Ujjwala
• Which country opened Visa-free Travel for Indian visitors and Chinese citizens-Malaysia
• According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which country emerged as the foremost aid provider in 2022-The United States of America
• Eight former Indian Navy personnel were handed the death penalty in which country-A local court in Qatar
• Which country is setting up deportation centre for migrants who are in the country illegally, including an estimated 1.7 million Afghans-Pakistan
• Which country’s new populist Prime Minister Robert Fico announced halt of military aid to Ukraine-Slovakia
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