30 -31

th October 2023
st

Current Affairs
National Unity Day

• National Unity Day is celebrated in India on 31 October. It was

introduced by the Government of India in 2014.

• India's first home minister Vallabhbhai Patel was dubbed

“Sardar” (chief) for his leadership skills in leading the country
through the struggle for independence and beyond but most
notably during the integration of the princely states
114th Birth Anniversary Of Homi Jehangir Bhabha
• Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha, the “Father
of the Indian Nuclear Programme”,
was born on October 30, 1909, in
Mumbai.

• He was the founding director of the

Tata Institute of Fundamental
Research (TIFR) in Mumbai and the
founding chairman of the Atomic
Energy Commission of India.

• In 1956, India’s first nuclear reactor,

Apsara, was commissioned at
Trombay.
SBI Ropes in Cricket Icon MS Dhoni as Brand Ambassador/एसबीआई ने
*+केट आइकन एमएस धोनी को 2ांड एंबेसडर बनाया

State Bank of India has roped in cricketing legend

Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the bank's official Brand
Ambassador to strengthen its connection, especially with
the younger population.

Dhoni will play a pivotal role in various marketing and

promotional campaigns of SBI.

Among public sector banks, Bob had appointed Rahul

Dravid as its brand ambassador.

Delhi-based Punjab National Bank had also taken Virat

Kohli on board as its brand ambassador.
Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan's new book 'Breaking
the Mould’/आरबीआई के पव ू ; गवन;र रघरु ाम राजन क@ नई
*कताब '2े*कंग द मोDड'
Former RBI governor, Raghuram Rajan has
teamed up with economist Rohit Lamba to write
a book, "Breaking the Mould: Reimagining India's
Economic Future",

Goal: To give the reader a rare glimpse into

India's economic future.

The book is being published by Penguin Random

House India and is set to be released on
December 7.
PM Modi releases three books at Tulsi Peeth in Chitrakoot, MP/पीएम
मोदE ने एमपी के FचHकूट मI तल ु सी पीठ मI तीन पL ु तकM का Nवमोचन
*कया

PM Modi visited Tulsi Peeth and released three books -

‘Ashtadhyayi Bhashya’, ‘Rambhadracharya Charitam’ and
‘Bhagwan Shri Krishna ki Rashtraleela’, written by
Rambhadracharya Maharaj.

Ashtadhyayi is a thousands-year-old text of India's

linguistics, India's intellectuality, and our research culture.”

Tulsi Peeth is an important religious and social service

institution in Chitrakoot, MP established by Jagadguru
Rambhadracharya in 1987.
• It is one of the leading publishers of Hindu religious literature

• He has authored more than 100 books and 50 papers, including four epic
poems. In 2015, he received Padma Vibhushan from the government of India.

• Governor of Madya Pradesh: Mangubhai C. Patel

• Madhya Pradesh is called the “The Tiger State of India.”
• There are three UNESCO World Heritage sites in Madhya Pradesh: Bhimbetka,
Sanchi, and Khajuraho.
• UNESCO Biosphere Reserve: Pachmarhi
Nita Ambani’s 2023 USISPF Global Leadership Award,
Philanthropy Champion/नीता अंबानी का 2023
यए
ू सआईएसपीएफ Tलोबल लEडरUशप अवाड;, परोपकार चXNपयन

Nita Ambani, Founder and Chair of Reliance Foundation, was

honored with the prestigious 2023 USISPF Global Leadership
Award for her exceptional philanthropic and social responsibility
work.

The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) celebrated

Nita Ambani’s dedication to social responsibility, arts, sports,
culture, and education.
Baijnath Aggarwal, Trustee Of Geeta Press Gorakhpur, Passes Away/गीता
&ेस गोरखपरु के /0ट2 बैजनाथ अ9वाल का <नधन
• Earlier this year, the Centre had conferred the Gandhi Peace
Prize for the year 2021 on Gita Press, Gorakhpur.

• Instituted by the Government of India in 1995, the Gandhi

Peace Prize is an annual award as a tribute to the ideals
espoused by Mahatma Gandhi.
Kerala becomes the first State to have hallmarking centres/केरल हॉलमा*क[ग
कI\ बनाने वाला पहला रा]य बन गया है
Kerala became the first state in India to have hallmarking centres in all 14
districts.

Aim: It will make Kerala a hub of gold business and further strengthen its
claim to being the most reliable market in the country to buy gold
ornaments

There are about 12K gold merchants in the State with majority holding
BIS registration.

Gold merchants gave hallmarking and hallmarking unique identification

numbers even for pieces with weight below two grams
Banni festival
Recently, three people lost their lives and more than a hundred were injured in the
traditional Banni festival at Devaragattu in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh.

It is a traditional stick-fight

It is celebrated on the night of Dussehra celebration (Vijaya Dasami) every year.

This festival was celebrated by people under the Vijayanagara Empire.

It is celebrated on account of the victory of Lord Mala Malleswara Swamy and

Goddess Parvati over demonish Mani and Mallasura, who troubled the people
Global Declaration For River Dolphins:
In a ground-breaking development, 11 Asian and South American
countries recently signed a global declaration, the “Global Declaration
for River Dolphins,” aimed at preserving the world’s six remaining river
dolphin species.

Global Declaration for River Dolphins is designed to guide 14 nations

where river dolphins inhabit, with a focus on responsible freshwater
dolphin conservation.

It aims to halt the decline of all river dolphin species and increase the
most vulnerable populations.

Countries that adopted the declaration include Bangladesh, Bolivia,

Brazil, Cambodia, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Peru, and
Venezuela.
• The countries involved agreed to improve water quality in the dolphins’
habitat, create protected areas, tackle overfishing, and involve Indigenous
communities in the affected regions in protecting the animals.

• River dolphins:
• River dolphins are any of six species of small, usually freshwater aquatic
mammals that are related to whales (Order Cetacea).
• A seventh river dolphin species, the Chinese river dolphin, or baiji, was
declared extinct in 2007.
• All six species of river dolphins are classified as Endangered or Critically
Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
• The six surviving species of river dolphins are the Amazon, Indus, Ganges,
Irrawaddy, Tucuxi, and Yangtze
Indians to pay a special fee for entry in El Salvador /अल साDवाडोर मI
_वेश के Uलए भारतीयM को एक Nवशेष शD ु क दे ना होगा
The tiny Central American country El Salvador has started charging USD 1000 fee
from the African and Indian travelling to the country.

Why did El Salvador take such a step?

• This is seen as a move by the El Salvadoran government to stop migration to the
United States of America (USA) through El Salvador.
• The new fee which works out to be USD $1,130 after inclusion of Value Added
Taxes (VAT) on the travellers of Africa and India came into effect from 23rd
October 2023.
• Central American countries are one of the popular routes for illegal migration to
the USA.
• According to the El Salvadoran government the money raised through the special fee will be
used to improve the nation’s main international airport.

• The El Salvador government has made it mandatory for the airlines flying to the country to
notify Salvadoran authorities about the passengers coming from the list of countries in Africa,
and India.

• One of the major sources of migrants to the US has been from countries of the Northern
Triangle- Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala.

• In 2022 more than 5 lakh people tried to cross into the US through the Mexico border.
• Many of these people try to enter the US illegally through the Mexico border.
UNGA Adopted Gaza Resolution, India Abstained from
Voting/यए
ू नजीए ने अपनाया गाजा &0ताव, भारत मतदान से
अनपु ि0थत
India abstained from voting in the UN General Assembly for a resolution titled
'Protection of civilians and upholding legal and humanitarian obligations', which
Jordan drafted.

The resolution urged for an immediate humanitarian truce on the ongoing Israel-
Hamas conflict and for unhindered humanitarian access in the Gaza Strip.

About Jordanian-drafted Resolution

The resolution was drafted by Jordan and co-sponsored by over 40 countries,
including Bangladesh, Maldives, Pakistan, Russia and South Africa.
• The Jordanian-created resolution neglected to mention the militant group
Hamas, which led to the US expressing outrage at the "omission of evil".

• The 193-member General Assembly adopted the resolution, which called for an
immediate, long-lasting and consistent humanitarian truce that would result in
a cessation of hostilities.

• The resolution received 120 votes in favour, 45 abstentions (including India),

and 14 member states voted against it. The resolution also demanded the
immediate, continuous, sufficient and unrestricted provision of vital goods
and services to civilians throughout the Gaza Strip.
In terms of fintech unicorns, the US leads the world, with India coming in
third./*फनटे क यbू नकॉन; के मामले मI , अमेcरका दbु नया मI सबसे आगे है ,
भारत तीसरे Lथान पर है ।

With 17 such businesses, India now ranks third in the world for the
quantity of financial technology (fintech) unicorns.

Taking the top two spots in terms of quantity and overall value,
respectively, the United States and the United Kingdom continue to
dominate the fintech industry.

There are 134 fintech unicorns in the U.S., compared to 27 in the UK.

Additionally, the Silicon Valley is still a major finance hub.

CCI Becomes A Member Of International Competition Network
Committee/सीसीआई अंतराIJ/2य &<त0पधाI नेटवकI सKम<त का सद0य बन
गया
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has achieved a
significant milestone by becoming a part of the prestigious 18-
member steering committee of the International Competition
Network (ICN).

International Competition Network (ICN):

• The concept for the ICN originated from recommendations

made by the International Competition Policy Advisory
Committee (ICPAC), a group formed in 1997.
• It was established in October 2001 by officials of 15
competition agencies from around the world.
• The steering committee is the ICN's apex body.
• The ICN, comprising 140 competition agencies

• The Steering Group members shall elect a Chair from among Steering Group representatives
at the ICN Annual Conference in odd-numbered years.

• It is the only global body devoted exclusively to competition law enforcement and its
members represent national and multinational competition authorities.

• It has no formal Secretariat or premises.

• CCI
• It is a statutory body of the Government of India and was established in March 2009 under
the Competition Act, 2002.
IAF signs contract for procurement of automatic weather stations/IAF ने
LवचाUलत मौसम Lटे शनM क@ खरEद के Uलए अनब ु ंध पर हLताhर *कए

The Indian Air Force recently signed a contract with an Indian

manufacturer for the procurement of Automatic Weather Stations at
82 IAF locations.

Aim: To provide a major boost to Aerospace Safety by making

available real-time weather updates during flying operations and
training.

The IAF is working on the upgrade program of the Su-30MKI fleet

where 84 planes would be upgraded indigenously with advanced
made-in-India radars ( Virupaaksha ) and weapon systems.
Indian Army, IAF participate in India-Kazakhstan Joint Military
Exercise/भारतीय सेना, IAF ने भारत-कजा*कLतान संयj ु त सैkय अlयास
मI भाग Uलया
Indian Army and Indian Air Force contingent comprising 120 personnel departed for
Kazakhstan to take part in the 7th edition of Joint Military ‘Exercise KAZIND-2023’.

The Exercise will be conducted at Otar in Kazakhstan from 30th October to 11th
November.

The Joint Exercise between India and Kazakhstan was instituted as ‘Exercise PRABAL
DOSTYK’ in 2016.

After the second edition, the Exercise was upgraded to a company-level exercise and
renamed as ‘Exercise KAZIND(2018)’.

2022: last Edition ,Meghalaya

India’s 1st Satellite Based Gigabit Broadband Service/भारत क' पहल+
सैटेलाइट आधा3रत गीगा6बट 8ॉडब;ड सेवा
Reliance Jio introduces ‘JioSpaceFiber’, India’s first
satellite-based gigabit broadband service to extend
high-speed internet access to remote regions in
India for nationwide coverage.

This groundbreaking initiative was officially unveiled

at the India Mobile Congress and represents the
nation’s first satellite-driven giga fiber service.

The primary goal of this satellite broadband service

is to extend high-speed internet access to previously
underserved and remote regions in India.
By enabling this connectivity, Jio aims to bring millions of homes and
businesses in India online, many of which are experiencing broadband
internet for the first time.

In an effort to enhance the availability of Jio True5G, even in far-flung

areas, the satellite network is set to add mobile backhaul capacity.

Jio has entered into a collaboration with SES, a global satellite operator,
to tap into the latest medium earth orbit (MEO) satellite technology.

This partnership provides Jio with access to SES’s O3b and O3b mPOWER
satellites, positioning the company uniquely in offering reliable and
scalable broadband at competitive rates across India.
Short News
• A Chinese research ship, Shi Yan 6 docked at Colombo port.

• 24th Hornbill Festival 2023 To Kick Off In Nagaland From December 1

• One97 Communications Ltd (OCL), owner of brand Paytm announced that it is

the official sponsor for the National Games being held in Goa.

• Punjab defeated Tamil Nadu to win the men’s basketball title in the National
Games while Kerala beat Karnataka and took the women’s trophy.
• The Indian government has introduced a Star Labelling Programme for solar
panels to enhance consumer awareness and promote the use of high-quality
and energy-efficient solar photovoltaic modules.

• The Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival made a return after a four-year interval
with a grand ceremony at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC)
in Mumbai on October 27. The festival opened with a spectacular master
ceremony, led by Priyanka Chopra Jonas, the chairperson of Jio MAMI.

• The Jharkhand Cabinet recently approved the ‘Abua Awas Yojna’ (AAY), a
housing scheme designed to provide eight lakh pucca houses to homeless
individuals in the state.
• Norway has embarked on a significant initiative to support India’s ‘Hunger
Project‘ in Uttarakhand. With a budget of ₹44.7 million and a three-year
duration until September 2026
Question of the day
• The European Union (EU) and India conducted their first joint naval
exercise in which place?
• [A] Gulf of Guinea
• [B] Indian Ocean
• [C] South China Sea
• [D] Gulf of Finland
Eight former Indian Navy personnel have been sentenced to death by a
court in which country?
[A] UAE
[B] Qatar
[C] Saudi Arabia
[D] Iran
1 stNovember 2023
Current Affairs
Rajyotsava Day (Karnataka Formation Day)
• On November 1st, Seven Indian states and two Union Territories observed
their formation day.

• The states of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala,

Madhya Pradesh and Punjab besides the Union Territories of Lakshadweep
and Puducherry were formed on this day, though in different years.

• The state of Kerala was formed on November 1, 1956. Before its formation, it
was divided into three independent provinces that is, Malabar, Travancore and
Cochin.
• On November 1, 2000, Chattisgarh was carved out of Madhya Pradesh.

• Haryana was carved out from Punjab on November 1, 1966.

• Madhya Pradesh was formed on November 1, 1956. It is the second largest

state in India with respect to area.

• Andhra Pradesh was created on November 1, 1956.

• Kerala and Karnataka were formed under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956.

• As per States Reorganisation Act 1956, the country was divided into six union
territories and 14 states.
30 Oct To 5 Nov 2023 – Vigilance Awareness Week 2023
Central Vigilance Commission is observing Vigilance Awareness Week 2023 from 30 October to
5 November.

Every year Vigilance Awareness Week is observed as an outreach measure to create greater
awareness about the importance of integrity and ethics in public life.

Theme 2023 – Say no to corruption; Commit to the Nation.

Central Vigilance Commissioner Praveen Kumar Srivastava and Vigilance Commissioner Arvinda
Kumar

The CVC was set up through the Resolution of the Government of India on the
recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption formed under the
Chairmanship of Shri K. Santhanam in 1964.
It was given statutory status through CVC Act 2003.
 World Vegan Day

• World Vegan Day originated in England in 1994,

when vegan animal rights activist Louise Wallis was
looking for a suitable setting to celebrate the 50th
anniversary of the Vegan Society.
Lionel Messi Wins Eighth Ballon D’Or 2023/!लयोनेल मेसी
ने आठवां बैलन डी'ओर 2023 जीता
Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmati have been
honored as the 2023 Ballon d’Or recipients.

Lionel Messi wins best player award for record-

extending eighth time

Messi, who won his first Ballon d’Or in 2009 and

claimed four in a row until 2012.

This remarkable achievement places Messi three

Ballons d’Or ahead of his rival Cristiano Ronaldo,
who last won the award in 2017.
• Aitana Bonmati, who won her first Ballon d’Or
Feminin in 2023

• In other awards, Manchester City and FC

Barcelona Femeni won the Men’s and Women’s
Club of the Season award.

• 67th annual ceremony of the Ballon d'Or,

presented by France Football magazine,
recognising the best footballers in the world in the
2022–23 season.
Renowned Bangladeshi Scientist Saleemul Huq Passed Away At
71/!"स$ध बां*लादे शी वै2ा3नक सल6मल ु हक का 71 वष= क> उ@ मA
3नधन हो गया
Famous climate change expert Professor Saleemul Huq has
passed away in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

He was the director of the International Center for Climate

Change and Development. He was a resident of Bangladesh.

Salimul Haq was a professor at Independent University

Bangladesh (IUB).

Last year, Dr. Huq was honored with the Order of the British
Empire for his efforts to combat climate change.
FATF Removes Cayman Islands From Its ‘Grey List’
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has removed offshore tax haven
Cayman Islands from its ‘grey list’.

Besides Cayman, Panama, Jordan, and Albania have been removed from
the list, which requires jurisdictions to be placed under increased
monitoring until the identified deficiencies are resolved in their
framework.

FATF has added Bulgaria in the grey list.

Cayman was added to the grey list in 2021.

In 2020, the European Union had added Cayman to its black list of tax
havens, citing lack of necessary tax reforms.
• The Caribbean Island was in the news during the probe into charges made by
Hindenburg Research against the Adani group. Some foreign portfolio investors
(FPIs) linked to the investigation were domiciled there.

• The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an inter-governmental body responsible

for setting international standards to combat money laundering, terrorist
financing, and proliferation financing.

• The FATF’s Grey List

• The FATF maintains a ‘grey list,’ which consists of jurisdictions that do not meet
the organization’s anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism financing
(CFT), and proliferation financing standards.
Countries placed on this list are subject to increased monitoring until
identified deficiencies in their regulatory frameworks are resolved.

Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

Founded – 1989
Headquarters – Paris, France
Membership – 39
President – T Raja Kumar (Singapore)
Rashtriya Gokul Mission:
The Gir indigenous cow breed is being promoted under the Rashtriya
Gokul Mission.

Rashtriya Gokul Mission has been implemented for the development and
conservation of indigenous bovine (an animal of the cattle group, which
also includes buffaloes and bison)breeds since December 2014.
(improving the quality of all the indigenous breeds)

It is continued under the umbrella scheme Rashtriya Pashudhan Vikas

Yojana from 2021 to 2026.

Objectives:
To enhance the productivity of bovines and increase milk production in a
sustainable manner using advanced technologies.
Ejecta halo : Chandrayaan 3
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) revealed that the
“Chandrayaan-3 Lander Module generated a spectacular ‘ejecta halo’ of
lunar material.

The Vikram lander of the Chandrayaan-3 mission landed near the south
pole of the moon.

During the action of descent stage thrusters and the consequent landing,
a significant amount of lunar surficial epi regolith material got ejected,
resulting in a reflectance anomaly or ejecta halo”,

Scientists from Indian Space Research Organisation estimate that about

2.06 tonnes of lunar epi regolith were ejected and displaced over an area
of 108.4 m² around the landing site
• Ejecta halo is an irregular, bright patch surrounding the lander.

• This discovery sheds light on the behaviour of lunar materials during such
events.

• It opens up new avenues for research and understanding lunar geology.

Aligarh Muslim University To Launch Its Own Satellite, Gets Nod From IN-
SPACe/अल#गढ़ मिु *लम +व-व+व.यालय अपना खद ु का उप7ह लॉ:च करे गा,
इसे IN-SPACe से मंजरू # Dमल गई है
• The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has initiated work on its own ambitious
space programme which has been approved by the Indian National Space
Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe), working under the
Department of Space.

• The project involves the development of 'SS AMU SAT', the first satellite
programme named after its founder, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.

• The SS AMU SAT is a Nanosatellite Project which began in November 2021

under the AMU Robo Club.
• The satellite is a 3U CubeSat with multiple objectives which include the study
of economic growth in India's poorest districts using satellite imagery and the
implementation of an in-house developed image compression technology for
faster multimedia transmission.

• The project was submitted to IN-SPACe in January 2023, for approval,

registration, frequency allocation and launch of SS AMU SAT.

• SS AMU SAT to its launch into the Lower Earth Orbit.

• The students’ team, which is involved in the development of the project, is led
by Poorti Varshney and mentored by Dr. C. A. Prabhakar (Former Project
Director, ISRO)
Indian Navy Launches 25T Bollard Pull Tug ‘MAHABALI’ In
Gujarat/भारतीय नौसेना ने गजु रात मA 25T बोलाड= पल
ु टग 'महाबल6'
लॉQच Sकया
Indian Navy recently commissioned Mahabali Tug Shoft
Shipyard Pvt. Ltd., Gujarat.

‘Mahabali’ will play a vital role in towing, berthing, and

salvage operations, enhancing the Navy’s operational
efficiency.

It is a 25-ton Bollard Pull (BP) Tug.

Navy continues to invest in advanced technology to

maintain its superiority in the Indian Ocean Region.
Thallium Poisoning:
Cases of Thallium poisoning have been rising in India, particularly in
the Maharashtra

Thallium is a toxic metal element (symbol Tl) with atomic number

81, known for its extreme toxicity. It does not freely occur in nature.

Thallium has no colour, odour or taste. Its use is regulated in India.

Thallium is also called the “poisoner’s poison”.

Historically used in low-temperature thermometers.

Radioactive isotopes are used in medical imaging.

Extremely toxic when ingested or inhaled.
• Can cause severe health issues, including nerve and kidney damage.

• contact with thallium can cause poisoning as it is highly soluble in water and
can easily pass through the skin.

• Antidote Prussian blue is used to remove thallium from the body.

• Interesting Fact Thallium is known for its high toxicity and was historically
used as a rat poison

• Saddam Hussein, the former president of Iraq, is alleged to have used it to

murder his political opponents.
Short News
• Fincare Small Finance Bank (Fincare SFB) is set to merge with AU Small
Finance Bank (AU SFB) in 2024.

• Mera Houchongba 2023 celebrations in Imphal.

• Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the

fourth annual conference of the Indian Economics & Allied Sciences
Association at the University of Kashmir, Srinagar.
• Beautyworld Middle East 2023 will be held from October 30 to November
1, 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

• Indian female shooter Manu Bhakar secured the 11th Paris Olympic quota
for India in the Asian Shooting Championship. She finished fifth in the
women's 25 meter sports pistol event at the Asian Championships in
Changwon, Korea.

• Union Finance Minister launches phase IV of ‘Operation Sesha’ to curb the

illegal trade of Timber, including Red Sanders.
 Ans:b
• Who has been appointed by State Bank of India as its new brand
ambassador?
• (a) Sachin Tendulkar

• (b) Mahendra Singh Dhoni

• (c) Rohit Sharma

• (d) Virat Kohli

Ans:c
• How many total medals did India win in the 4th Asian Para Games?

• (a) 99

• (b) 105

• (c) 111

• (d) 121
Ans:c
• Which state government has launched the Swayampurna e-bazaar online
platform to give market to different kinds of products made by self-help
groups and women?

• (a) Maharashtra / महारा&'

• (b) Tamil Nadu / त)मलनाडु

• (c) Goa / गोवा

• (d) Himachal Pradesh / 1हमाचल 4दे श

Ans:d
• Which state has become the first state in India to have hallmarking
centres in 14 districts of the state?

• (a) Maharashtra / महारा&'

• (b) Tamil Nadu / त)मलनाडु

• (c) Odisha / ओ/डशा

• (d) Kerala / केरल

Ans:c
• The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has removed the offshore tax haven
Cayman Islands from its ‘grey list’. Where is the headquarters of FATF?

• (a) Nyon, Switzerland / 8योन, ि<व=जरल?ड

• (b) Berlin, Germany / ब)लAन, जमAनी

• (c) Paris, France / पेDरस, Fांस

• (d) Sofia, Bulgaria / सोHफया, बJ

ु गाDरया
 Ans:c
• Which small finance bank is set to be amalgamated into AU Small
Finance Bank, effective February 1, 2024?

• (a) ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited

• (b) Capital Small Finance Bank Limited

• (c) Fincare Small Finance Bank Limited

• (d) ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited

Ans:a
• Who was honored with the USISPF Global Leadership Award 2023 for
Philanthropy and Corporate Social Responsibility?
• (a) Nita Ambani / नीता अंबानी

• (b) Nina Kothari / नीना कोठार:

• (c) Roshni Nadar / रोशनी नादर

• (d) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw / <करण मजम

ू दार-शॉ
 Ans:a
• Who has released three books named Panini Ashtadhyayi Bhashya,
Ramanandacharya Charitam, and Rashtraleela of Lord Shri Krishna, written
by Rambhadracharya Maharaj in Madhya Pradesh?

• (a) Narendra Modi / नरK L मोदM

• (b) Amit Shah / अ)मत शाह

• (c) Rajnath Singh / राजनाथ )संह

• (d) Droupadi Murmu / LौपदM मम

ु ुA
 Ans:b
• Central Vigilance Commission is observing Vigilance Awareness Week 2023
from __________ to ______________.

• (a) 29 October to 5 November / 29 अQटूबर से 5 नवंबर

• (b) 30 October to 5 November /30 अQटूबर से 5 नवंबर

• (c) 31 October to 5 November /31 अQटूबर से 5 नवंबर

• (d) 30 October to 6 November /30 अQटूबर से 6 नवंबर

Ans:d
• Which country has recently been removed by the Financial Action Task
Force from its 'grey list'?

• (a) Pakistan

• (b) Malaysia

• (c) Myanmar

• (d) Albania
 Ans:B
• iPhone maker Wistron approved the sale of its India unit to which Indian
company?
• [A] Reliance Industries
• [B] Tata Electronics
• [C] Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing
• [D] Videocon Industries
Ans:A
• Which company launched India’s inaugural satellite-based gigabit
broadband service?
• [A] Reliance Jio Infocomm
• [B] Bharti Airtel
• [C] Vodafone Idea (Vi)
• [D] BSNL
Ans:c
• Agartala-Akhaura Rail Project is related to India and which country?

• (a) Nepal

• (b) Bhutan

• (c) Bangladesh

• (d) Sri Lanka

Ans:b
• Who has been awarded the prestigious Ballon d'Or Award for the year
2023?

• (a) Emiliano Martinez

• (b) Lionel Messi

• (c) Erling Holland

• (d) Vinicius Junior

Question of the day
• Who is the author of the book titled “Breaking the Mould”?

• (a) Amartya Sen / अमVयA सेन

• (b) Arvind Subramanian / अरWवंद सX

ु मYयम

• (c) Raghuram Rajan / रघरु ाम राजन

• (d) Dr. Manmohan Singh / डॉ मनमोहन )संह

2 ndNovember 2023
Current Affairs
Gwalior and Kozhikode join UNESCO Creative Cities Network/!वा$लयर और
को,झकोड यन ू े2को 34ए6टव $सट9 नेटवक: म< शा$मल हो गए

Gwalior and Kozhikode of India were included in the UNESCO Creative

Cities Network (UCCN). UNESCO announced this on its official website.

Gwalior and Kozhikode from India are among the 55 new cities which
have joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.

Gwalior of Madhya Pradesh has made it to this prestigious list in the

'Music' category, while Kozhikode of Kerala has been included in this list
in the 'Literature' category.

UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay

A total of 55 cities from across the world are included in UCCN:
• Gwalior :- Music
• Kozhikode:- Creative field of literature
• Rio de Janeiro:- Literature
• Bukhara:- Crafts and Folk Arts,
• Kathmandu:- Involved in the Film sector.
• Ulaanbaatar – Crafts and Folk Art.

The newly designated Creative Cities are invited to participate in the 2024 UCCN
Annual Conference (July 1-5, 2024) in Braga, Portugal, under the theme "Bringing
Youth to the table for the next decade"
Duties of cities included in UCCN:
By joining UCCN, cities are committed to sharing their best practices and
developing partnerships involving the public and private sectors as well as civil
society.

UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN):

Established: Started in 2004.
The objective of Sustainable Development Goal 11 is related to sustainable cities
and communities.
The seven creative areas at UCCN:
• Crafts and folk art,
• media arts,
• Movie,
• design,
• gastronomy,
• literature and
• Music included.
• Indian cities included in UCCN:
• Jaipur:- Crafts and Folk Arts (2015).
• Varanasi:- Creative City of Music (2015).
• Chennai:- Creative City of Music (2017).
• Mumbai:- Film (2019).
• Hyderabad:- Gastronomy (2019).
• Srinagar:- Crafts and Folk Arts (2021).
• Gwalior:- Sangeet (2023).
• Kozhikode:- Creative in Literature (2023).
Sachin Tendulkar's Statue To Be Unveiled at Wankhede
Stadium/वानखेड़े 2टे Bडयम म< सCचन त< दल ु कर कH IJतमा का अनावरण
3कया जाएगा
Ahead of the World Cup match between India and Sri Lanka, a life-
size statue of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar will be unveiled at the
Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

The statue depicts Tendulkar in motion, playing a stroke, and is

placed next to the Sachin Tendulkar stand.

The statue has been created by Pramod Kamble, a painter-sculptor

from Ahmednagar in the state.

It has been installed nearly a decade after Tendulkar's last game for
India in Mumbai against the West Indies in a two-match Test series in
November 2013.
Achievements of Sachin Tendulkar
He received the Arjuna Award in 1994, Khel Ratna in 1997, Padma Shri in 1998
and Padma Vibhushan in 2008,Bharat Ratna in 2013.

He retired in 2013 at his home ground of Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Since

then, he has published his autobiography titled 'Playing it My Way’
10-Year-Old Bangalore Kid Wins ‘Wildlife Photographer Of The Year’
Award/ब<गलO ु के 10 वषSय बTचे ने जीता 'वाइXडलाइफ फोटोZाफर ऑफ द
ईयर' का परु 2कार
Vihaan Talya Vikas, a 10-year-old prodigy from Bengaluru, has captured the hearts of
photography enthusiasts and conservationists alike by winning the top prize in the ‘10 years
and under‘ category renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPY) competition.

This prestigious competition, often hailed as the ‘Oscars of Photography,’ is organized by the
Natural History Museum and serves as a global platform for showcasing the world’s most
exceptional wildlife photography.

Vihaan’s winning photograph portrays a spider in a fascinating pose, positioned alongside a

sculpture of Lord Krishna, nestled on the outskirts of his city
Social Worker Deenanath Rajput From Bastar Wins Rohini Nayyar
Prize/ब2तर के सामािजक काय:कता: द9नानाथ राजपत ू ने रो6हणी नैaयर
परु 2कार जीता
Deenanath Rajput, a dedicated social worker, was honoured
with the Rohini Nayyar Prize for Outstanding Contribution to
Rural Development in Chhattisgarh.

Recognized for his exceptional efforts in improving the lives of

tribal women, Rajput established a Farmers Producers
Organisation (FPO) in 2018.

Deenanath Rajput received the award at an event, which

featured N.K. Singh, Chairman of the Fifteenth Finance
Commission, as the chief guest.
• The prize comprises a cash award of ₹10 lakh, along with a trophy and a
citation.

• This award marks the second edition of the Rohini Nayyar Prize, which was
established in honour of the distinguished economist Rohini Nayyar, who sadly
passed away in 2021.
Saudi Arabia To Host 2034 FIFA World Cup
Saudi Arabia is ready to host the 2034 Men’s FIFA World Cup. This development
right after Australia unexpectedly pulled out from the bid race just hours before
the deadline.

Saudi Arabia will host the FIFA World Cup 2034, the president of the
International Football Federation (FIFA), Gianni Infantino

Three countries from the continent of North America, the United States of
America, Mexico and Canada will host the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Morocco, Portugal and Spain will host the World Cup 2030 and matches will be
held also in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.
AQI Report 2023- Delhi's Air Quality continues to remain
'Very Poor'
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital Delhi stood at 336 on
November 1. According to SAFAR-India, it continues to remain in the 'very
poor' category.

According to the Commission for Air Quality Management, starting November 1,

only electric, CNG, and BS VI-compliant diesel buses would be permitted
between Delhi and towns in the National Capital Region.

What is the National Air Quality Index?

An Air Quality Index (AQI) is data used by government agencies to assess and
report on air pollution levels. `Description' to help the average person estimate
the air quality in his or her neighbourhood.
• The AQI report assesses the density of various pollutants in the air (such as PM2.5, PM10,
nitrogen dioxide, ozone, and so on) at various monitoring sites.

• The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) created it in collaboration with IIT-Kanpur and
other experts.
• It is measured in micrograms per cubic meter.

• The AQI is intended to inform people about how local air quality affects their health.

• Which Pollutants are Measured by AQI?

• Particulate matter PM 10, PM2.5, Ozone (O3), Sulphur dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen dioxide (NO2),
Carbon monoxide (CO), Lead (Pb), and ammonia (NH3) are the principal pollutants used to
calculate an AQI of an area.
System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR)
The System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) is a
national initiative to measure the air quality of a metropolitan city.

Invented by - Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)

SAFAR is an essential component of India's first operational Air Quality Early

Warning System in Delhi.

It was created by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, India
Meteorological Department (IMD), and National Centre for Medium Range Weather
Forecasting (NCMRWF).

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act gives the Central Pollution Control
Board (CPCB) the authority to set air quality standards.
Toll Operate Transfer (TOT) Model :
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) recently awarded two
highway monetisation projects worth Rs 6,584 in the toll, operate, and
transfer (TOT) mode.

In 2016, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) authorised

the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) to monetise public-funded
national highway projects and approved the ToT model.

In the TOT model, public-funded projects, operational for two years, are
put up for bidding, wherein the right of collection and appropriation of
fees is assigned for a predetermined concession period (30 years) to
concessionaires (developers or investors) against the upfront payment of a
lump sum amount to NHAI.
• Such assignment of rights shall be based on the toll revenue potential of the
identified NH projects.

• Operation & Maintenance (O&M) obligations of such projects shall be with the
concessionaire till the completion of the concession period.

• proceeds of such project monetisation) by the Government to meet fund

requirements for future development and O&M of highways in the country,
including in unviable geographies.

• TOT model has been developed to encourage private participation in

Highway sector.
Hostile Activity Watch Kernel (HAWK) System:
The Karnataka Forest Department, along with the Wildlife
Trust of India, launched the Hostile Activity Watch Kernel
(HAWK) system.

Hostile Activity Watch Kernel (HAWK) system is Cloud Based

Information Management System designed to manage
interlinked databases of wildlife crime, wildlife criminals,
and wildlife mortality.

It will help officials analyse the information and develop

actionable intelligence to prevent wildlife crimes and curb
Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT).

The system connects the entire state forest department in

real-time and the access is restricted through access levels.
All the data managed by the HAWK system is secured with the government and
industry standard security measures are applied to ensure data security.

The development of HAWK started in 2017 in the state of Kerala by a joint team of
Kerala Forest Department & Wildlife Trust of India.

The system was officially launched in 2019 in Kerala, and since then it has been the
official system of the state forest department.

The implementation of a customised version of HAWK was initiated in 2022 in

Karnataka in partnership with the ICT cell of Karnataka forest department, and the
system is being implemented across the state.
India, Bangladesh PMs to Inaugurate Three Development Projects/भारत,
बां!लादे श के Iधान मंfी तीन gवकास पhरयोजनाओं का उkघाटन कर< गे
On November 1, 2023, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and
the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, H.E. Sheikh Hasina, jointly
launch three Indian-assisted development projects.

The three projects are the Akhaura-Agartala Cross-Border Rail

Link, the Khulna-Mongla Port Rail Line, and the Maitree Super
Thermal Power Plant Unit II. These projects will improve regional
connectivity and energy security.
Akhaura-Agartala Cross-Border Rail Link project

This rail link is 15 kilometers long, with 5 kilometers in India and 10 kilometers in
Bangladesh.

The project was carried out with a grant of INR 392.52 crore from the Government
of India to Bangladesh.

The train link will promote cross-border trade and reduce travel time between
Agartala and Kolkata via Dhaka significantly.

Khulna-Mongla Port Rail Line Project

The Khulna-Mongla rail line project has received 69.18 percent of its finance from
Indian Lines of Credit (LoC).

The project was included in India's first Line of Credit given to Bangladesh in 2010.
The Khulna-Mongla rail line project
comprises the building of roughly 65
kilometers of wide gauge rail connecting
Mongla Port and the existing Khulna rail
network.
Maitree Super Thermal Power Project
The Maitree Super Thermal Power Project construction was started in April 2017.

It is a 1320 MW Super Thermal Power Plant (MSTPP) in Rampal, Bangladesh's Khulna Division.

Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Company (Private) Limited (BIFPCL) is the organization in

charge of carrying out the implementation of the project. BIFCL is a 50:50 joint venture
between NTPC Ltd of India and the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB).

Unit I of the Maitree Super Thermal Power Plant was launched by Prime Ministers of India and
Bangladesh in September 2022, while Unit II launched on November 1, 2023.

The completion of the Maitree Super Thermal Power Plant improve energy security in
Bangladesh.
Short News
• Three S-400 Missile Units Are Deployed by the IAF Along
Pakistani And Chinese Borders

• In 2018-19, India agreed with Russia to procure S-400

missiles worth ₹35,000 crore (approx).

• Every year, on November 2nd, the festival of Parumala

Perunnal is celebrated in Kerala.
 Ans:B
• ‘Operation Sesha’, which was launched recently, aims to curb the illegal
trade of_:
• [A] Tortoises
• [B] Timber
• [C] Exotic Birds
• [D] Tusk
Ans:B
• Saleemul Huq, who passed away recently, was associated with which
profession?
• [A] Scientist
• [B] Climate Change Expert
• [C] Economist
• [D] Writer
Ans:B
• Which state/UT launched the ‘Abua Awas Yojna’?
• [A] Gujarat
• [B] Jharkhand
• [C] Assam
• [D] West Bengal
Ans:c
Which Country Is Hosting The ‘AI Safety Summit’ 2023
A. India
B. United States
C. United Kingdom
D. France
Ans:B
• ‘SS AMU SAT’ Project Initiated By
• A. Delhi University
• B. Aligarh University
• C. Panjab University
• D. Anna University
Question of the day
• Which Jurisdiction Was Recently Added To FATF’s ‘Grey List’
• A. Bulgaria
• B. Cayman Islands
• C. India
• D. Saudi Arabia
3rdNovember 2023
Current Affairs
‘Vision India@2047’ plan
• Government preparing to release Vision India 2047 document

• Focus is on making India a developed nation by 2047 and ensuring that the country
doesn’t slip into a middle-income trap

• NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam said a vision document is being prepared for India to
become a developed economy of about USD 30 trillion by 2047.

• The vision document will outline the institutional and structural changes/ reforms that will
be needed for the country to become a developed nation by 2047.
The draft Vision India @2047 will be ready by December 2023
• The preliminary results from NITI Aayog’s forecasting also predict that India’s exports
will be valued at $8.67 trillion in 2047 while its imports will be valued at $12.12 trillion.

• The apex policy think tank also predicts India’s average life expectancy to jump to 71.8
from 67.2 in 2021 and its literacy rate to 89.8 per cent from 77.8 per cent in 2021.

• Last week, it was announced that the consulting firm BCG has also been hired by the
government to assist in preparing the ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047’ document, which was first
envisaged by PM Modi in December 2021.

• NITI Aayog is also helping Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh prepare their vision documents
while other states like Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Goa, and Uttarakhand are preparing
their documents independently.
UPSC Tightens Guidelines for Appointment of State
DGPs/यपू ीएससी ने रा,य प.ु लस महा2नदे शक6 क7 2नयिु 9त के
.लए ;दशा2नद< श कड़े >कये
• The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has tightened its guidelines for
the appointment of State Directors General of Police (DGPs).

• The UPSC guidelines now mandate that candidates eligible for the position of
DGP must have at least six months of active service left before their
retirement.

• This ensures that the appointed DGP will have a reasonable period to serve in
the position, preventing short tenures and promoting stability in the
leadership of state police forces.
• Several States have appointed acting DGPs to avoid UPSC process; officials say
guidelines were revised to discourage States from appointing “favourite
officers” on the verge of retirement

• What do the guidelines say?

• It says officers with 25 years experience to be appointed as a DGP, against the

earlier requirement of a minimum 30 years of service.

• The number of shortlisted officers cannot exceed three, but may consist of less
than three officers in ‘exceptional circumstances’.
• The list is supposed to be given to UPSC six months before the incumbent DGP is
to retire.

• An empanelment committee headed by the UPSC chairman, and with the union
home secretary, state chief secretary, state DGP, and the chief of a central police
organisation in it, is supposed to select a panel of three officers “based on
merit”.

• Background:
• The UPSC had first framed guidelines for the preparation of a panel for
appointment to the post of State DGPs in 2009, after the Supreme Court
judgement on police reforms in Prakash Singh vs Union of India was followed.
• The DGP should have a fixed tenure of 2 years in the post, irrespective of the date of
retirement. A DGP can be removed only in exceptional circumstances.

• Issues with Appointments

• Interim Status: The appointed DGP officer spent their entire tenure in interim status
which is against the supreme court order where the SC has said there must be no
temporary or ad hoc appointments of police chiefs.
• Seniority vs Merit issue: The senior officers challenge the appointment of Junior
officers as DGP on grounds of seniority. The UPSC defended its decision in court on
the grounds of merit over seniority.
• Extension of Tenure: Sometimes the officers are given an extension of tenure
beyond the stipulated term of 2 years.
Que:India’s first-ever Lavender Farm is constructed in which state/UT?
!"न: भारत का पहला लैव0डर फाम4 5कस रा7य/क0: शा<सत !दे श म0 बनाया
गया है ?
Ans:Jammu and Kashmir

India’s first-ever Lavender Farm is coming up at Challa village in Jammu

and Kashmir’s Kathua district.

It is spread over two hectares of land owned by the Department of

Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare.

A native of Europe, lavender was introduced by the Indian Institute of

Integrative Medicine (IIIM) in the temperate regions of the Jammu
division under the CSIR-Aroma Mission in 2018, and Doda became the
birthplace of India’s purple revolution.
“One Nation, One Registration Platform”
The National Medical Commission (NMC) is all set to
launch its “one nation, one registration platform” for
doctors across India.

The NMC will unveil a patch pilot of the National Medical

Register (NMR) in the next six months, where doctors will
be allotted a unique identification number.

Doctors can also apply for their licence to work in any State
depending on where they are.

The idea is to provide a masked ID to undergraduate

students on the NMR, and depending on when they
complete their course, the ID will be unmasked and
allotted.
This ID can be used to update any further qualifications, and all State registers for
licences to work in any part of the country will be linked here.

Aim: To eliminate duplication and red tape and allow the public to access information
on any physician working in India.

The NMR will supersede the current Indian Medical Register (IMR) and will be publicly
accessible through the NMC’s official website.

It will provide comprehensive information about registered doctors, including:

Unique Identification Number (UID): Each doctor will receive a unique identification
number.
• Registration Number: The doctor’s registration number for verification.

• Name and Place of Work: Details concerning the doctor’s identity and
workplace.

• Qualifications: Information pertaining to the doctor’s educational

credentials.

• Specialization: The doctor’s field of expertise.

• Institute/University: The name of the institution or university where the

qualifications were obtained.
• National Medical Commission:

• It has been constituted by an act of Parliament known as the National Medical

Commission Act, 2019.

• It has replaced the Medical Council of India (MCI), which was constituted under
the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.

• Functions:
• It regulates medical education and medical professionals.
• Headquarters: New Delhi
• It consists of 33 members, including the Chairman (medical professionals only),
10 ex-officio members and 22 part-time members.
J&K Adjudged as Best Performing State & UT Under AKAM & MMMD
Programme/AKAM और MMMD काय'(म के तहत ज.म-ू क1मीर को सव'6े7ठ
9दश'न करने वाले रा>य और क?@शाAसत 9दे श के Bप म? चन
ु ा गया
Shri Narendra Modi provided the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Awards to
the top three performing States or Union Territories, as well as
Ministries or Departments, at the closing ceremony of Meri Mati Meta
Desh at Kartavya Path, New Delhi.

Presents Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Awards to top 3 performing States

or Union Territories - 1. Jammu and Kashmir, 2. Gujarat and 3. Haryana
and Rajasthan

Presents Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Awards to top 3 performing

Ministries - 1. Ministry of External Affairs, 2. Ministry of Defence; and
Ministry of Railways and Ministry of Education for joint 3rd position
Famous Writer T Padmanabhan Awarded Kerala Jyothi Award/!"स$ध लेखक
ट, प$मनाभन को केरल 4यो6त परु 9कार से स:मा6नत ;कया गया

T Padmanabhan, a renowned writer, has been honored with the

Kerala Jyothi Award for his remarkable work in the field of
literature.

Retired Justice M Fathima Beevi has been recognized for her

contributions to social service and civil service, Nataraja
Krishnamoorthy, also known as Surya Krishnamoorthy, was
recognized for his contributions to the arts field and was awarded
the Kerala Prabha Award.
About Kerala Awards
The Kerala Jyothi Award, the highest civilian honour instituted by the state
government, was first awarded to writer M T Vasudevan Nair. The Kerala Awards
have been created on the lines of the Padma awards given by the Indian
government.

The Kerala Awards are divided into three categories:

- Kerala Jyothi: the highest award, given to only one person.

- Kerala Prabha: the second highest award, given to three individuals.

- Kerala Sree: the third highest award, given to six persons.

Established in 2021, the Kerala Awards are state-level civilian awards conferred on
individuals who have made "priceless contributions to the society".
India-Born Author Nandini Das Wins 2023 British Academy Book Prize/भारत
म' ज)मी ले-खका नं2दनी दास ने 2023 892टश अकादमी प?
ु तक परु ?कार जीता

• Recently India-born author Nandini Das was named the winner of the 2023 British
Academy Book Prize.

• Nandini Das who is a Professor in the English faculty at the University of Oxford, won the
award for her book ‘Courting India: England, Mughal India and the Origins of Empire’

• The winner gets the £25,000 prize cash award, and each of the shortlisted works will
receive £1,000 each.
• British Academy Book Prize:
• This was formerly known as the Nayef Al-Rodhan Prize.
• It was established in 2013.
Short News
• Famous filmmaker Shekhar Kapur will chair the international jury panel at the
'India International Film Festival'. The 54th edition of this film festival will be
organized from November 20 to November 28, 2023 in Goa. It is one of the
largest film events in South Asia. It was established in 1952.

• England cricket player David Willey has announced his retirement from
international cricket after the World Cup.

• Pakistan's fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has become the fastest bowler to take
100 wickets in ODI cricket.
• Deepesh Nanda Appointed As CEO & MD Of Tata Power Renewable Energy

• Bangladesh’s Saima Wazed, daughter of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,

emerged victorious in the election for the next World Health Organization
(WHO) Regional Director for South-East Asia
Alarming Rise in Road Accidents and Fatalities: India’s Road Safety
Crisis/सड़क दघु ट
@ नाओं और मEृ यु दर मF Gचंताजनक व$ ृ Gध: भारत का सड़क
सरु Lा संकट
The number of road accidents in India went up by an alarming 12% to over 4.6 lakh
in 2022, resulting in death of 19 persons every hour, according to a report by the
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).

The report further stated that 53 road accidents take place every hour in the
country.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has set a target to reduce the number of accidents in
the country and the resulting deaths by half by 2024.

The severity of road crashes, measured by the number of people killed per 100
accidents, rose significantly from 28.2% in 2012 to 36.5% in 2022.
• Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest share of deaths at 13.4%, followed by
Tamil Nadu at 10.6% and Maharashtra at 9%. Over speeding was identified as
the leading cause, accounting for a staggering 72.3% of accidents and 71.2%
of deaths.
CM Khattar Launches two Healthcare Initiatives on Haryana Diwas
2023/सीएम खOटर ने हQरयाणा Sदवस 2023 पर दो हे Wथकेयर पहल कY
श[
ु आत कY
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, on November 1 2023,
launched two healthcare initiatives - an expanded Ayushman Bharat-
Chirayu Haryana Yojana and a cashless health facility for government
employees, pensioners, and accredited journalists.

The initiative was launched by CM Khattar in a function held in

Chandigarh on the occasion of Haryana Diwas. The chief minister also
distributed the Ayushman Bharat-Chirayu Haryana scheme cards to
eligible families.

Haryana was founded on November 1, 1966, after partitioning the

former state of Punjab into Hindi-speaking Haryana and Punjabi-
speaking Punjab.
Ayushman Bharat-Chirayu Haryana Yojana

The Ayushman Bharat -Chirayu Haryana Yojana was launched by CM Khattar on 21

November 2022. It was basically an extension of the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat
scheme.

Here CHIRAYU stands for "Comprehensive Health Insurance of Antyodaya Units".

The Ayushman Bharat -Chirayu Haryana Yojana extended the same health care benefits to
eligible families having annual income up to Rs 1.80 lakhs.

This limit has been now extended to families having Rs 3 lakhs per annum.

The beneficiary families can avail treatment for his family of up to Rs. 5 lakh free of cost
from any Government Hospital and Empanelled Private Hospital in State.
Project Kusha
India is on track to operationally deploy its own long-range air defense system by
2028-29.

This indigenous system is designed to detect and destroy a wide array of threats,
including stealth fighters, aircraft, drones, cruise missiles, and precision-guided
munitions at ranges of up to 350 km.

The ambitious project, known as Project Kusha, is under the purview of the
Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO).

India Aims to Deploy Indigenous ‘Iron Dome’ by 2028: India is working on its own
manufactured long-range air defense system, aiming to deploy it by 2028-2029. This
indigenous surface-to-air missile (LR-SAM) system is being developed under ‘Project
Kusha’ by DRDO, promising to possess capabilities similar to the Russian S-400.
AI named Collins Dictionary word of the year; Bazball

Recently the word 'Bazball' related to cricket has been included in the prestigious
Collins Dictionary.

This word is used to adopt an aggressive approach in the game of cricket. This
term was first used by Andrew Miller.

The term was coined after former New Zealand captain and opener MCcCullum,
who is popularly known as ‘Baz’, took over the reigns as England’s Test coach in
May 2022.

Listed as a noun, Bazball is described “a style of Test cricket in which the batting
side attempts to gain the initiative by playing in a highly aggressive manner,” in
the dictionary.
Iconic ‘Throne Room’ at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata named after Sardar
Patel/कोलकाता के राजभवन मF !6ति^ठत '"संहासन कL' का नाम सरदार पटे ल
के नाम पर रखा गया
• The iconic British-era 'Throne Room' at the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata has been
named after Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first Deputy Prime Minister and
Home Minister of Independent India

• The Governor has also taken a decision that a new academic chair named
after Patel will be set up at the Calcutta University, where Bose by virtue of his
chair is also the Chancellor.

• The 'Throne Room', as the name suggests, has a collection of thrones of iconic
historical personalities such as Lord Wellesley and Tipu Sultan, among others.
• The room contains a collection of oil paintings of Mahatma Gandhi, Subhas
Chandra Bose, Jawaharlal Nehru, and former West Bengal Chief Minister B.C.
Roy.

• An urn used to carry the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi is also displayed at the
'Throne Room’.

• Governor C.V. Ananda Bose:WB

• The room will henceforth be known as 'Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Unity Room'.
Ans:A
• What is the name of the platform launched by Prime Minister on the
National Unity Day?
• [A] Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) platform
• [B] PM YUVA Platform
• [C] Meri Maati Platform
• [D] Kartavya Platform
Ans:B
• Project Kusha, India’s long-range air defense system project, is under the
purview of which institution?
• [A] HAL
• [B] DRDO
• [C] L&T
• [D] BHEL
Ans:B
• Which institution was tasked with the preparation of ‘Vision India@2047’
plan?
• [A] NASSCOM
• [B] NITI Aayog
• [C] RBI
• [D] Election Commission of India
Ans:A
• ‘City Of Literature’ In UNESCO Creative Cities Network Is
• A. Kozhikode
• B. Gwalior
• C. Delhi
• D. Mumbai
Ans:C
• What Is The Theme Of World Food India 2023
• A. “Feeding The Future”
• B. “Food For All”
• C. “Processing For Prosperity”
• D. “Culinary Delights”
 Ans:A
• Second Rohini Nayyar Prize Is Awarded To
• A. Deenanath Rajput
• B. Prof. RK Singla
• C. Dr. Govind Sahay
• D. Dr. Deenanath Singh
 Ans:A
• Which Country Is Providing Financial Assistance To India’s “Hunger Project”
In Uttarakhand
• A. Norway
• B. Sweden
• C. Denmark
• D. Finland
Ans:C
• New Speaker Of US House Of Representatives In October 2023
• A. Kevin McCarthy
• B. Patrick McHenry
• C. Mike Johnson
• D. None of the above
Question of the day
• Banni Festival Is An Annual Religious Festival Celebrated In
• A. Odisha
• B. Bihar
• C. Andhra Pradesh
• D. Gujarat
4 thNovember 2023
Current Affairs
Koppu Sadashiv Murthy takes charge as CMD of BHEL/को#पू सदा*शव म.ू त0
ने BHEL के सीएमडी के 6प म7 काय0भार संभाला
Koppu Sadashiv Murthy has been appointed as
the Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat
Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL).

He will succeed Nalin Shinghal who has been the

CMD since July 8, 2019.

The government has approved the grant of

Maharatna status to Bharat Heavy Electricals
Limited (BHEL) and Gas Authority of India
Ltd.(GAIL).

This decision was communicated on 1st February

2013. BHEL was founded in 1964.
Shiv Nadar Tops The Hurun India Philanthropy List 2023/हु?न इंAडया
परोपकार सच ू ी 2023 म7 *शव नादर शीष0 पर हG
• Hurun India’s Philanthropy List for 2023:HCLTech founder
Shiv Nadar retained the country’s most generous title for
the third time in five years, having donated Rs 2,042
crore.
‘ENCORE’
The Election Commission of India has designed in-house software for complete
Candidate and election management through ‘ENCORE’ which stands for Enabling
Communications on Real-time Environment.

This provides a seamless facility for Returning Officers to process candidate

nomination, affidavit, Voter turnout, counting, results and data management.

The ENCORE counting application is an end-to-end application for returning

officers to digitize the votes polled, tabulate the round-wise data and then take
out various statutory reports of counting.
• An application called candidate Affidavit portal is for displaying information about a
candidate’s finances, assets and their liabilities. Whereas through the ENCORE Nodal App,
various departments like fire, education, police, environment, CPWD give ‘no objection’
certificate before any permission request from political party or candidates, received for
holding rallies, road shows and meetings.

• The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body. It was established on January 25th,
1950, under the Constitution of India.

• ECI also has apps related to the electoral process, such as Saksham App, cVigil App, Candidate
App, Booth App, BLO App, and Observer App.

• Tenure: The President appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners,
who have a tenure of six years or until the age of 65, whichever comes first.
IAF’s No. 4 Squadron Replaces MiG-21 Bison with Sukhoi-30 MKI/IAF के
नंबर 4 JKवाLन ने *मग-21 बाइसन को सख ु ोई-30 MKI से बदला
• The Indian Air Force (IAF) has retired one of its three remaining squadrons of
the aging MiG-21 fighters. The No. 4 Squadron based at Uttarlai in Rajasthan has
phased out the latest MiG-21 Bisons.

• The No. 4 Squadron has been operating the MiG-21 since 1966 and is now being
re-equipped with the Sukhoi-30 MKI aircraft

• The Indian Air Force (IAF) has retired one of its three remaining squadrons of
the ageing MiG-21 fighters, which will gradually be replaced by the indigenous
light combat aircraft (LCA) Mk-1A aircraft

• After this, only three squadrons of the MIG 21 Bison planes will remain in
service and will be phased out by 2025, with one squadron being retired each
year.
• The Soviet Union designed the MiG series of fighter jets, which India inducted
in 1963, for a total of 874 planes.

• LCA Mk-1As Will Replace the MiG-21

• The LCA Mk-1As, which will replace the MiG-21s, will be inducted by the IAF
next year onwards. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has the capacity to
build 16 LCA Mk-1As every year in Bengaluru, and a new production line in
Nashik will help the firm ramp up production to a total of 24 jets.

• The first Mk-1A will be delivered to the IAF in February 2024, and the last of
the 83 on order by 2027-28.
Light Combat Helicopter Prachand:
The Indian Army’s Light Combat Helicopter (LCH)
Prachand successfully carried out the inaugural firing of
70 mm rockets and 20 mm turret guns both day and
night.

Light Combat Helicopter Prachand is India’s first

indigenous multi-role combat helicopter, developed by
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

It is designed to meet the needs of the Indian armed

forces operating in deserts and mountainous areas.

The helicopter is fitted with Shakti Engine, which is co-

developed by HAL and France’s Safran.
• The helicopter received operational clearance in 2017.

• It can fly at a maximum speed of 288 kmph and has a combat radius of 500 km,
which can go up to a service ceiling of 21,000 feet.

• The helicopter will be equipped with Helina missiles, the air force version of
which is called Dhruvastra.
What is the INFUSE Mission?
• Recently, the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA) launched a sounding rocket as part
of its INFUSE mission.

• The Integral Field Ultraviolet Spectroscope Experiment

(INFUSE) was launched from the White Sands Missile
Range in New Mexico.

• It was launched to study the Cygnus Loop, a supernova

remnant.
• It will observe how the supernova dumps energy into the Milky Way by catching
light given off just as the blast wave crashes into pockets of cold gas floating
around the galaxy.

• It will study the Cygnus Loop and try to understand the life cycle of stars.

• What is the Cygnus Loop?

• It is the remnant of a star that was once 20 times the size of our Sun.
• Some 20,000 years ago, that star collapsed under its own gravity and erupted
into a supernova.
Isthmus of Kra Land Bridge Project
• The initial idea was of a 90-km canal joining the Andaman
Sea and the Gulf of Thailand.
• The project could take away the critical value of the Strait
of Malacca.
• Location: Southern Thailand, separating the Malay
Peninsula
• Width: Approximately 44 km
• Geographic Features: Connects Andaman Sea (west) to
South China Sea (east)
• Strategic Importance: Historical trade route; potential
shortcut for maritime trade
penny drop’ verification
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has made ‘penny drop’
verification mandatory for the withdrawal of funds by subscribers of the National Pension
System (NPS), Atal Pension Yojana and NPS Lite as well as modifications in bank account
details.

Under the process, Central Recordkeeping Agencies (CRA) check the active status of the
savings bank account and match the name in the bank account number with the name in
the PAN or according to the documents submitted.

Atal Pension Yojana, formerly known as Swavalamban Yojana is a government-backed

pension scheme in India, primarily targeted at the unorganised sector. It was mentioned in
the year 2015 Budget speech by the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. It was launched by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi on 9 May 2015 in Kolkata.
• Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority is the regulatory body for
overall supervision and regulation of pensions in India. It operates under the
jurisdiction of Ministry of Finance in the Government of India.

• Founded: 23 August 2003

• Sector: Pension
• Headquarters: New Delhi
Candolleomyces albosquamosus : A New Species Of
Mushroom/कG डोलेमाइसेस अSबोJKवामोसस: मश6म कU एक
नई Vजा.त
Researchers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and
Research Institute (JNTBGRI) at Palode identified a new mushroom
species, which has been named Candolleomyces albosquamosus

Candolleomyces albosquamosus is a new species belonging to the genus

Candolleomyces, which is relatively small genus with just 35 species
recognised worldwide.

It has white woolly scale-like structures on its cap.

It grows to a height of just about 58 mm.

• Habitats of Candolleomyces albosquamosus include dead logs or bamboo
culms in the natural forest.

• What are mushrooms?

• Mushrooms constitute secondary saprophytic fungi of the forest ecosystem.

• Secondary saprophytic fungi play a very important role in the decomposition
of plant litter.
• The Western Ghats region in Kerala is rich in fungi, many of which could also
be described as endemic to the region
India’s First Wifi6 Ready Broadband Network/भारत का पहला
Wifi6 रे डी -ॉडब0ड नेटवक4
Nokia, a prominent global technology innovator, has made significant strides in the
Indian broadband market through its collaboration with TATA Play Fiber, unveiling
the country’s inaugural WiFi6-ready broadband network.

By integrating Wi-Fi 6, TATA Play Fiber aims to offer customers a distinctive service
experience and superior indoor connectivity.

This advanced technology supports low-latency applications, making it ideal for

activities such as gaming, while delivering gigabit speeds to multiple devices on the
Wi-Fi network.
Short News
• Paid Version of ChatGPT Launched by China’s Baidu

• Southeast Asian country Thailand has recently provided the facility to Indians to
travel without visa. Indians can travel to Thailand without a visa during the period
from November 10, 2023 to May 10, 2024.

• The world's first AI Safety Summit has started in the European country Britain,
many countries including India, America, France, Singapore are participating in this
conference.
• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the branch of State Bank of India in
Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay and SBI
Chairman Dinesh Khara were present on the occasion.

• The King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will arrive in India tomorrow on
an eight-day official visit.
• The United States military recently conducted a Minuteman III missile
launch, developed by Boeing Co/संय% ु त रा*य अमे.रका क0 सेना ने हाल ह4
म5 बोइंग कंपनी <वारा >वक?सत ?मनट ु मैन III ?मसाइल लॉCच Eकया
 Ans:d
• Which country will host the FIFA Men's World Cup 2034?

• (a) Argentina

• (b) Japan

• (c) Germany

• (d) Saudi Arabia

Ans:b
• Who has been appointed as the new CEO and MD of Tata Power
Renewable Energy Limited?

• (a) Alok Joshi

• (b) Deepesh Nanda

• (c) Deepak Kapoor

• (d) Ajay Sinha

 Ans:c
• Who has been awarded the British Academy Book Prize for the year 2023?

• (a) Ankita Sinha

• (b) Amitabh Ghos

• (c) Nandini Das

• (d) Vikram Seth

Ans:b
• In which stadium of India was the statue of great cricket player Sachin
Tendulkar unveiled?

• (a) Arun Jaitley Stadium

• (b) Wankhede Stadium

• (c) Brabourne Stadium

• (d) Eden Gardens

Ans:b
• Who has been nominated to lead the World Health Organization South-
East Asia Region?

• (a) Anshika Singh / अं?शका ?संह

• (b) Saima Wazed / साइमा वाजेद

• (c) Vasudha Gupta / वसध

ु ा गKु ता

• (d) Ipsita Dasgupta / इिKसता दासगुKता

New speaker of US House – Mike Johnson

Head coach of Indian women’s cricket team – Amol

Muzumdar

Director of General Hospital Services (Armed Forces) – Air

Marshal Sadhna Saxena Nair

Election Commission’s national icon – Rajkummar Rao

 Ans:a
• David Willey has recently announced his retirement from international
cricket after ODI World Cup 2023. Which country does he belong to?
• (a) England / इंMलNड

• (b) New Zealand /Cयज

ू ीलNड

• (c) Australia / ऑRSे ?लया

• (d) South Africa / दTUण अW0का

 Ans:d
• Who among the following has won the men’s Ballon d’Or award for a
record-extending eighth time?
• (a) Cristiano Ronaldo / EXिRटयानो रोनाYडो

• (b) Sadio Mané / साZदयो माने

• (c) Robert Lewandowski / रॉबट[ लेवानडॉRक0

• (d) Lionel Messi / ?लयोनेल मेसी

Ans:b
• Who has been awarded the best photographer in the ’10 years and under’
category at the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
held in London?
• (a) Anshika Singh / अं?शका ?संह

• (b) Vihaan Talya Vikas / >वहान तYय >वकास

• (c) Vasudha Gupta / वसध

ु ा गुKता

• (d) Ipsita Dasgupta / इिKसता दासगKु ता

Ans:A
• What Does ‘ENCORE’ Stand For Related To ECI
• A. Enabling Communications On Real-time Environment
• B. Election Commission’s Official Reporting Software
• C. Election Nomination And Candidate Registration
• D. Electoral Notarization And Candidate Online Reporting
 Ans:B
• Who Won The 2023 Formula One Mexico City Grand Prix
• A. Charles Leclerc
• B. Max Verstappen
• C. Carlos Sainz
• D. Sergio Pérez
Ans:B
• Who Is The Chair Of International Jury Panel For 54th Edition Of
International Film Festival Of India
• A. Steven Spielberg
• B. Shekhar Kapur
• C. Quentin Tarantino
• D. Martin Scorsese
Question of the day
• India procured ‘S-400 air defence missile squadrons’ from which
country?
• [A] USA
• [B] Israel
• [C] Russia
• [D] France
5 thNovember 2023
Current Affairs
World Tsunami Awareness
Day
In December 2015, the UN General
Assembly designated November 5 as
World Tsunami Awareness Day

The Current Theme: World Tsunami

Awareness Day’s 2023 theme, “Fighting
Inequality for a Resilient Future,”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi as Elected Chairman of Shree Somnath Trust
for Five-Year Term/!धान मं(ी नर+ , मोद/ पांच साल के काय7काल के 8लए :ी
सोमनाथ <=ट के अ@यA चन ु े गए
PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi was elected as the chairman of the
Shree Somnath Trust (SST), the religious charitable trust which owns and
manages the iconic Somnath temple near Veraval , for five years

This is the first time in the 74-year-long history of Shree Somnath Trust
that the chairman of the board of trust has been elected for a five-year
term. So far, the term of the chairman has been one year.

PM Modi has been elected the chairman of the SST board of trustees for
the third time. He was elected chairman for the first time in 2021 after
the post had fallen vacant due to the death of then-incumbent chairman
Keshubhai Patel in 2020.
RBI appoints Manoranjan Mishra as Executive Director/आरबीआई ने
मनोरं जन -म.ा को 1 नवंबर से काय5कार6 7नदे शक 7नय; ु त =कया है

The Reserve Bank of India was established on April 1, 1935 in

accordance with the provisions of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
NASA Apollo astronaut Thomas Kenneth Mattingly II passed away at
age of 87/नासा अपोलो के अंतEरA या(ी थॉमस केनेथ मैHटंगल/ II का
87 वष7 कM आयु म+ Oनधन हो गया

• Ken Mattingly, the renowned astronaut best known for his vital role in
the safe return of the damaged Apollo 13 spacecraft to Earth, has
passed away at the age of 87.
ECI signs MoU with the Ministry of Education to bring Electoral Literacy
to Classrooms across the country/ECI ने दे श भर कA कBाओं मD चन ु ावी
साBरता लाने के -लए -शBा मंHालय के साथ समझौता Lापन पर
हNताBर =कए।

The Election Commission of India has signed a

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of
Education to bring electoral literacy in schools across the
country.

Its objective is to include voter education and electoral

literacy in the curriculum from classes 6th to 12th in all
schools.

Under the MoU, study material on electoral literacy will be

included in NCERT school textbooks and state education
boards will also be advised to follow the same.
• The right to vote is not just a privilege, but a basic human right. It is
protected by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)

• The right to vote in the Constitution of India is guaranteed under Article

326.

• In India, the voting age has been reduced from 21 years to 18 years by the
61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988.

• The bill came into force on 28th March 1989.

'Costa Serena'
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Sarbananda Sonowal launched the domestic sailing
of 'Costa Serena', the first international cruise liner
in India, in Mumbai.

The target of 50 million cruise passengers in India

by the year 2047 has also been discussed in the
recently concluded Global Maritime India Summit
2023. Such cruise initiatives are part of 'Dekho
Apna Desh'.
Kerala’s Religious Tourism:
Kerala is set to introduce a series of microsites to
provide information in different languages and
showcase the state’s rich heritage along with the
features of all the tourist destinations.

The microsite on Sabarimala will share some

fascinating details about the religious destination in a
total of 5 languages.

The languages are English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, and

Telugu. Not just about the Sabarimala temple, the
microsite will also share details about other religious
places and temples as well.
LCA-Tejas Deployed In Eastern Sector During Exercise Poorvi
Akash/पवू Q आकाश अSयास के दौरान एलसीए-तेजस को पव ू Q BेH मD
तैनात =कया गया
The Eastern Air Command (EAC) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) is conducting its annual command-
level exercise, 'Exercise Poorvi Akash' from October 30 to November 5.

Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas deployed in eastern region:

This year's exercise holds special significance as it marks the first time the indigenously
developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas has been deployed in the eastern region of India.

Exercise Eastern Sky is a comprehensive exercise which showcases the capabilities and
readiness of the Eastern Air Command.

The primary objective of Exercise Poorvi Akash is to demonstrate the application of air power in
all its roles.
Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas:
The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) program was started by the Government of India in the year
1984.

Subsequently, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) was established by the

government to manage the LCA programme.

The LCA has been developed to replace the aging MiG-21 fighter aircraft in the Indian Air
Force.

The LCA is built by the public sector company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).LCA Tejas
has been developed to carry a range of air-to-air, air-to-surface, precision-guided, weapons.

• Tejas is capable of refueling in the sky during the journey.

• Its maximum payload capacity is 4000 kg.
• It can achieve a maximum speed of 1.8 Mach.
• The range of this aircraft is 3,000 km.
Lucy Mission : Successfully Completed Its First Flyby Of An
Asteroid/लस ु ी -मशन: BुWXह कA अपनी पहल6 उड़ान
सफलतापव ू क
5 परू 6 कA
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft successfully completed its first
flyby of an asteroid named Dinkinesh.

It is a first-of-its-kind mission of NASA that will explore

Jupiter’s elusive Trojan asteroids.

It was successfully launched on October 16, 2021,

from the Kennedy Space Centrein Florida, US.

Trojan Asteroids occupy a stable Lagrangian point in a

planet’s orbit around the Sun.
• Asteroids that share an orbit with a planet but are located at the leading (L4) and
trailing (L5) Lagrangian points are known as Trojan asteroids.

• They are some of the oldest remnants from the formation of our solar system5
billion years ago.

• Over its 12-year mission, Lucy will explore a record-breaking number of asteroids:
it will fly by two in the belt of asteroids that circle the Sun between the orbits of
Mars and Jupiter, and then 10 Trojans, which includes five asteroid targets and the
satellites of three of those.
 Ans:A
• Which Organization Launched Integrated Expenditure Monitoring
Software
• A. Election Commission of India
• B. Ministry of Education
• C. Indian Ports Association
• D. Union Minister of Ports
 Ans:C
• Who Retained Top Spot On Hurun India Philanthropy List 2023
• A. Mukesh Ambani
• B. Narayan Murthi
• C. Shiv Nadar
• D. Gautam Adani
 Ans:B
• TOT’ Model, Seen In The News, Is Associated With Which Field
• A. Finance
• B. Infrastructure
• C. Electronics
• D. Economics
Ans:B
• Which Institution Was Tasked With Preparation Of ‘Vision India@2047’
Plan
• A. NASSCOM
• B. NITI Aayog
• C. RBI
• D. Election Commission of India
Ans:B
• India’s First Ever Lavender Farm Is Constructed In Which State/UT
• A. Uttarakhand
• B. Jammu and Kashmir
• C. Himachal Pradesh
• D. Sikkim
Ans:B
• Which Of The Following Organizations Is Set To Launch Its “One Nation,
One Registration Platform
• A. Election Commission of India
• B. National Medical Commission
• C. Reserve Bank of India
• D. National Human Rights Commission
 Ans:A
• The Term “Kavach” Often Seen In The News Refers To _.
• A. The Indigenously Developed Train Collision Avoidance System
• B. A New Type Of Armour Developed For The Indian Army
• C. An Anti-missile System Developed By The DRDO
• D. The Satellite Was Developed By The ISRO
Ans:C
• Name Of The Submersible Used In India’s Deep Ocean Mission
• A. Sagar K6
• B. Rounaq
• C. Matsya6000
• D. Deep Rover
Question of the day
• Which country is associated with ‘Integral Field Ultraviolet
Spectroscope Experiment (INFUSE)’?
• [A] USA
• [B] UK
• [C] China
• [D] Germany
 Thank You
• India is set to host the World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (WTSA) in
2024, a significant event for advancing 5G and 6G networks.
6 -7
th November 2023
th

Current Affairs
International Day for Preventing the Exploitation
of the Environment in War

The International Day for Preventing the

Exploitation of the Environment in War
and Armed Conflict is a global day
observed on November 6 every year.

Aim: To raise awareness about the

devastating effects of war on the
environment.

Theme 2023: Together for a more

sustainable and peaceful future

Since 2001
Infant Protection Day

u Every year, Infant Protection Day is celebrated on

November 7.

u Theme for 2023: 'Ensuring Every Child's Right to Thrive'

National Cancer Awareness Day

u National Cancer Awareness Day was kickstarted by Dr

Harsh Vardhan, the Union Minister of Health and Family
Welfare in India in September 2014.
Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman Birthday
u Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman was born at
Tiruchirappalli in Southern India on November 7th,
1888.

u He discovered the Raman Effect on 28 February,

1928 and for this discovery, he was honoured by
the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930.

u He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1954, the

highest civilian award in India.

u In 1957, he was awarded the Lenin Peace Prize.

Justice Rajendra Menon appointed as Chairman of
Armed Forces Tribunal/!यायम&ू त( राज,- मेनन को सश45
बल !याया8धकरण के अ<य= के >प म, &नयA ु त Bकया गया
Former Delhi High Court Chief Justice Rajendra Menon has been re-
appointed as Chairman of the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT).

Justice Menon will serve as Chairman of the Tribunal till he attains the age of
70 years on June 6, 2027.

Justice Menon also served as Welfare Commissioner for the Bhopal Gas
Victims Compensation

He was elevated as Chief Justice of the Patna High Court on March 15, 2017
and remained at the post till his transfer to the Delhi High Court.

This marks his second consecutive term as Chairman, having initially been
nominated for the position in 2019.
RBI wins Business Line’s Changemaker of the Year award/आरबीआई
ने Gबजनेस लाइन का च, जमेकर ऑफ द ईयर परु 4कार जीता

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conferred the businessline’s

‘Changemaker of the Year’ 2023 award.

The utterly butterly beloved brand, Amul, was crowned

iconic changemaker of the year.

Also, the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) was

recognised with the ‘Changemaker - Financial
Transformation’ award for its significant role in India's
economic revolution.

5th Edition
India lifts Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023 title over
Japan/भारत ने जापान पर मNहला एQशयाई चRSपयंस UॉफW 2023 का [खताब
जीता
In Hockey, the Indian women’s team
dethroned Japan to crown themselves Asian
Champions Trophy 2023 winners.

India won their maiden Asian Champions

Trophy title in 2016 in Singapore, while Japan
bagged the crown twice, in 2013 and 2021.

Asian Games champions China beat South

Korea to secure third place.

Venue Ranchi
Bangladesh to host 24th Asian Archery Championships in
2025/बां]लादे श 2025 म, 24वीं एQशयाई तीरं दाजी चRSपयनQशप कW मेजबानी
करे गा
Bangladesh will host the 24th Asian Archery
Championships in 2025 after winning votes in
the bid at the World Archery Asia Congress
held in Bangkok, Thailand.

A total of twenty four member countries of

the Asian continent participated in the
congress.

The 23rd Asian Archery Championship begin

on Sunday (Nov 5) in Bangkok, Thailand.
Short news
u Mohammed Shami has become India’s highest wicket-taker in
ODI World Cup history during the India versus Sri Lanka 2023
World Cup match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

u The city of New York has been declared the winner of the US
National Gatka Championship, the first-ever American national
championship of the popular Sikh martial arts.
u Virat Kohli hit an unbeaten 101 runs equaling Sachin Tendulkar's record of
highest number of 49 centuries in One Day Internationals.

u ISRO Chief Withdraws Release Of His Autobiography ‘Nilavu Kudicha

Simhangal (which roughly translates to ‘Lions that drank the Moonlight’)

u Suyash Jadhav, an Indian para swimmer, revealed his experience

obtaining the Asian Para Games Bronze medal autographed by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi. Suyash was the sole Indian swimmer to earn a
medal in the Hangzhou - Asian Para Games in October 2023.
India beats Pakistan in penalty shootout, wins
bronze at Sultan of Johor Cup 2023
The Indian junior men's hockey team won the bronze medal by defeating
Pakistan in the penalty shootout at the 11th Sultan Johor Cup.

The Indian junior men's hockey team won the final of the Sultan of Johor
Cup 2022 by defeating Australia in October 2022. This was the junior men's
hockey team's third Johor Bahru title.

The 11th Sultan of Johor Cup 2023 was held in Johor, Malaysia from 27
October to 4 November 2023. A total of eight teams participated in this
year's edition, expanded from the traditional six.

The Indian team led by Uttam Singh will now play in the FIH Junior World
Cup. This Junior Hockey World Cup will be played in Kuala Lumpur from 5 to
16 December 2023.
Surendra Adhana
Senior Indian diplomat, Surendra Adhana, has been
re-elected to serve on the Advisory Committee on
Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) at
the United Nations for the term 2024-26.

The ACABQ is an expert committee comprising 21

members elected by the General Assembly.

The committee is elected for a three-year term and

is carefully structured to ensure broad geographical
representation.

To examine and report on the budget submitted by

the Secretary-General to the General Assembly;

To advise the General Assembly concerning any

administrative and budgetary matters referred to it
Prime Minister Modi Extends Free Ration Scheme For
5 More Years/aधानमं5ी मोदb ने मc
ु त राशन योजना को 5
साल के Qलए बढ़ाया
u Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that the central government
would continue to provide free foodgrains to beneficiaries under the
National Food Security Act, 2013 for the next five years

u The PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) scheme was to end this
December.

u PMGKAY is a part of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package

(PMGKP) to help the poor fight the battle against Covid-19.

u Its nodal Ministry is the Ministry of Finance.(26 March 2020)

Jal Diwali -“Water For Women, Women For Water
Campaign” Launched
u The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is all set to unveil a progressive
initiative "Women for Water, Water for Women Campaign" under its flagship
scheme - Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), in
partnership with the Ministry's National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM).

u Odisha Urban Academy is the knowledge partner.

u This campaign celebrates "Jal Diwali" and commences from, 7th November,
2023. It will continue till 9th November, 2023.

u The campaign aims to provide a platform for inclusion of women in water

governance. They will be given first-hand knowledge about water treatment
processes through visits to Water Treatment Plants (WTPs) in their respective cities.
COLORS Joins Forces To Support The ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’
Initiative/कलस$ 'बेट* बचाओ, बेट* पढ़ाओ' पहल का समथ$न करने के 6लए
एकजट ु हुआ
The entertainment channel COLORS has
collaborated with the Ministry of Women and
Child Development to support the Beti Bachao,
Beti Padhao initiative.

The collaboration will help to raise awareness

around girl child abandonment through their
latest show Doree.

The Ministry said, television as a medium has

played a huge role in holding a mirror to society
and led to many women becoming agents of
change.
u Raise awareness of our Child Helpline Number 1098 amongst
viewers and provide the much-needed popular support to this
initiative.

u BBBP Scheme:
u It was launched in January 2015 with the aim to address sex
selective abortion and the declining child sex ratio which was
at 918 girls for every 1,000 boys in 2011.

u This is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Women and Child

Development, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and
Ministry of Human Resource Development.
‘Surat’ Becomes The First Navy Warship To Be Named After A
City in Gujarat/'सरू त' गज
ु रात के एक शहर के नाम पर रखा जाने वाला
पहला नौसेना यgु धपोत बन गया
The crest of the Indian Navy's latest warship 'Surat' will be unveiled by
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.

This is the first warship to be named after a city of Gujarat and this is also the
first time the unveiling of the crest of a warship is being undertaken in the
very city after which it has been named

This tribute is significant because Surat has a remarkable maritime heritage.

During the 16th to the 18th century, Surat was a thriving center for maritime
trade and shipbuilding activities.
u ‘Surat’ is part of the ‘Project 15B‘ program, which involves the
construction of four next-generation stealth guided missile
destroyers. It is the fourth and final ship in this program.

u In 2011, the deal to build four warships -- Visakhapatnam,

Mormugao, Imphal, and Surat -- was signed under the Project-
15B programme

u These ships are equipped with BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles

and long-range Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAM).
State Food Safety Index
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
(FSSAI) recently released the State Food Safety
Index (SFSI) 2022-2023, which assesses the
performance of Indian states and union territories in
ensuring food safety.

The latest index introduced a new parameter,

‘Improvement in SFSI Rank,’ altering the weights of
existing parameters and shedding light on states’
progress over the previous year.

SFSI was started in 2018-19 to create a competitive

and positive change in the food safety ecosystem
in the country.
u Tamil Nadu emerged as the leading state in consumer
empowering initiatives, followed by Kerala and Madhya
Pradesh.

u Gujarat and Kerala were the top performers in Food testing

category, while Andhra Pradesh performed the worst.

u In the new parameter 'Improvement in SFSI Rank,' only Punjab

showed significant improvement.
First Australia India Education &Skill Council meeting
held at IIT Gujarat/आईआईटb गज ु रात म, पहलb ऑ4Uे Qलया
भारत Qश=ा एवं कौशल पiरषद कW बैठक आयोिजत कW गई
The First Australia India Education and Skill Council
(AIESC) meeting is being held at IIT
Gandhinagar,Gujarat.

AIESC is a bi-national body established in 2011 to

guide the strategic direction of the education and
research partnerships between the two countries.

Aim: To provide a platform for academic and skill

experts to discuss a wide range of mutually agreed
priorities, with the ultimate aim of shaping the future
of education and skilling in both our nations.
Protection Of Women From Domestic Violence Act, 2005:
The Supreme Court recently agreed to examine whether a transgender
woman can claim maintenance under the Protection of Women from
Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (DV Act).

The DV Act was enacted by Parliament on September 13, 2005, and extends
to the whole of India.

It is basically meant to provide protection to a wife or female live-in partner

from violence at the hands of the husband, a male live-in-partner, or his
relatives.

Domestic violence under the Act includes actual abuse or the threat of
abuse, whether physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, or economic.

Harassment by way of dowry demands is also covered under the definition of

domestic violence.The Act covers all women who may be mother, sister, wife,
widow, or partners living in a shared household.
Philippines Announces Exit From China’s BRI/Bफलbपींस
ने चीन के BRI से बाहर &नकलने कW घोषणा कW
The full termination of major infrastructure projects under the Belt and
Road Initiative has been announced by the Philippine Department of
Transportation in favour of competitors from the West and Japan.

The Belt and Road Initiative, known within China as the One Belt One
Road is a global infrastructure development strategy adopted by the
Chinese government in 2013 to invest in more than 150 countries and
international organizations.
Ans:B
u Which city is the host of ‘World Food India 2023’?
u [A] Mumbai
u [B] New Delhi
u [C] Varanasi
u [D] Gandhi Nagar
Ans:B
u Where Will 1st Australia India Education & Skill Council
Meeting Be Held
u A. IIT Bombay
u B. IIT Gandhinagar
u C. IIT Delhi
u D. IIT Madras
Ans:C
Which Country Recently Exited From China’s Belt & Road
Initiative
A. Japan
B. South Korea
C. Philippines
D. Indonesia
Ans:B
u In Which Year Will Bangladesh Host 24th Asian Archery
Championship
u A. 2024
u B. 2025
u C. 2026
u D. 2027
Ans:C
u Which Entertainment Channel Collaborated With Ministry
Of WCD To Support Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Initiative
u A. Zee TV
u B. Sony TV
u C. COLORS
u D. Star Plus
Ans:C
u Who Has Been Re-elected To Advisory Committee On
Administrative & Budgetary Questions
u A. Anand Ahuja
u B. Sneha Dubey
u C. Surendra Adhana
u D. Ruchira Kamboj
Ans:A
u According To State Food Safety Index 2022-2023, Which
State Emerged As Leading State In Consumer Empowering
Initiatives
u A. Tamil Nadu
u B. Telangana
u C. Odisha
u D. Kerala
Question of the day
u Koraput Kalajeera Rice Got GI Status, Is Cultivated In
Which State
u A. Punjab
u B. Odisha
u C. Andhra Pradesh
u D. Uttar Pradesh
8 th November 2023Current
Affairs
World Radiography Day

• World Radiography Day marks the anniversary

of the discovery of X-rays in 1895.

• 11th International Day of Radiology (IDoR

2023)

• Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen’s discovery of X-

radiation, he was awarded the first Nobel
Prize in Physics in 1901.
Information Commissioner Heeralal Samariya was sworn-in as the Chief
Information Commissioner/सच
ू ना आय* ु त ह-रालाल साम1रया ने म3 ु य
सचू ना आय*ु त पद क7 शपथ ल-।
• Senior bureaucrat and former information commissioner
Heeralal Samariya was sworn in as the chief of the Central
Information Commission (CIC) by President Droupadi Murmu

• First person from the Dalit community to hold the post.

• Heeralal Samariya was appointed as an information

commissioner on November 7, 2020
• The Chief Information Commissioner Heeralal Samariya also administered the
oath of office to Information Commissioners Anandi Ramalingam and Vinod
Kumar Tiwari at a swearing-in ceremony organised by Central Information
Commission.

• Establishment: The CIC was established by the Central Government in 2005,

under the provisions of the Right to Information Act (2005). It is not a
constitutional body.

• Members: It consists of a Chief Information Commissioner and not more than

ten Information Commissioners.

• The members shall hold office for such term as prescribed by the Central
Government or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
NMDC Inaugurates its 1st Gold Mine, Mount Celia Gold
Operation/एनएमडीसी ने अपनी पहल- सोने क7 खान, माउं ट
सेEलया गोGड ऑपरे शन का उIघाटन Kकया
• This marks NMDC’s first venture into gold mining.

• The Mt Celia project is located 180km northeast of Kalgoorlie. Kalgoorlie is

famous for its rich gold mining history.
NMDC Expands Its Mineral Portfolio With Inauguration Of
MCGO/एनएमडीसी ने एमसीजीओ के उ-घाटन के साथ अपने ख5नज
पोट7 फो9लयो का <व>तार Aकया
Nagendra Nath Sinha, Secretary, Ministry of Steel, unveiled a foundation stone laying
ceremony for mining operations at Mount Celia Gold Project located in Western Australia.

This initiative taken by Legacy Iron Ore Limited, a government-owned steel CPSE, a
subsidiary of NMDC Limited, has been met with great anticipation.

Establishment of the first gold mine in NMDC's extensive portfolio, which is a remarkable
achievement for the organization.

In another development in the mining sector, NMDC is in talks with Australia's Hancock
Prospecting Pvt Ltd for exploration and mining of lithium.
National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC):
• Established: 1958
• Headquarters: Hyderabad
• NMDC, incorporated as a wholly owned public enterprise of the Government of India, is under
the administrative control of the Ministry of Steel, Government of India.
• NMDC since inception has been involved in exploration of a wide range of minerals including
iron ore, copper, rock phosphate, limestone, dolomite, gypsum, bentonite, magnesite,
diamond, tin, tungsten, graphite, beach sand etc.
• It is the country's largest iron ore producer, producing about 35 million tonnes of iron ore.
• NMDC was classified as a 'Navratna' Public Sector Enterprise by the Department of Public
Enterprises in 2008.
Jagannath Puri Heritage Corridor Project (JPHCP) Will Be Dedicated To The
Devotees On January 17, 2024/जगCनाथ परु E हे Gरटे ज कॉGरडोर पGरयोजना
(जेपीएचसीपी) 17 जनवरE, 2024 को भSतT को सम<प7त कU जाएगी
Raja Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb of Puri has informed that
the Jagannath Temple Corridor Development Project or
Jagannath Puri Heritage Corridor Project (JPHCP) would
be dedicated to the devotees on 17 January next year.

Shri Mandir Parikrama is being built at a cost of Rs 943

crore:

The 1.5 km long and 60 meter wide Shree Setu - Odisha's

first trumpet bridge - will allow vehicles coming from
Bhubaneswar and Brahmagiri to reach the Jagannath
Vallabh parking lot near the temple, temple officials said.
Land acquisition for the project began in November 2019, with over 600 people living around the
temple giving up a crucial 15.64 acres of land for the development of the security zone.

Earlier there was no Parikrama Marg in Puri:

The Puri Heritage Corridor project was first conceived in 2016 and unveiled in December 2019
with the aim of transforming the pilgrimage town into a heritage site of international
importance.

Jagannath Puri is one of the four Dhams of the country:

The great reformer and philosopher Shankaracharya (Adi Shankaracharya) created the original
Char Dham (Puri, Dwarka, Badrinath and Rameshwaram).
Three of the original Char Dham places are Vaishnav (Puri, Dwarka and Badrinath). While one is
Shaivite (Rameshwaram).
Panna Tiger Reserve:
A delegation of senior forest officers and frontline
staff from Cambodia came for training at Panna
Tiger Reserve (PTR) and studied India’s tiger
reintroduction programme and all its aspects.

Panna Tiger Reserve is a critical tiger habitat

located in the Vindhyan mountain range in the
northern part of Madhya Pradesh.

It was declared a Project Tiger Reserve by the

Government of India in 1994

Ken River flows from south to north through the

reserve.
Bharat Botanics To Open India’s Largest Cold Oil Production Facility In
Gujarat/भारत बोटे Nन*स गज ु रात मP भारत क7 सबसे बड़ी शीत तेल उRपादन
सSु वधा खोलेगा
• Bharat Botanics announced the
opening of its 16,000 square feet
automated wood-pressed cold oil
processing facility in Rajkot,Gujarat,
aimed at promoting 100% hygiene
and transparency.
• At Bharat Botanics’ facility, seeds are crushed using traditional “Wooden
Ghani’s” with the cold-pressed technique, resulting in natural, chemical-free
edible oils rich in healthy nutrients, natural flavor

• Bharat Botanics offers a wide range of natural products, including a variety of

wood-pressed oils, such as Groundnut oil, Coconut (Kopra) Oil, Sesame (Til) Oil,
Mustard (Rai) Oil, Castor (Arandia) Oil, Sunflower (Surajmukhi) Oil, Safflower Oil,
Almond Oil, and many more.
State News
• Uttarakhand's Minister of Health and Education, declared that the state's medical
institutes would provide MBBS courses in Hindi. After Madhya Pradesh,
Uttarakhand would be the second state in the country to launch such a project.

• The Karnataka Health Department has launched Dr Puneeth Rajkumar Hrudaya

Jyoti Yojana to treat people suffering from sudden heart attacks and cardiac issues.

• Uttar Pradesh government has decided to conduct a comprehensive census of

cows to find out the actual number of them and then plan accordingly for their
welfare.

• Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Gives Nod To Caste Survey

CBSE to open new administrative Office in UAE/सीबीएसई संय*
ु त अरब
अमीरात मP नया WशासNनक कायाXलय खोलेगा
In a significant development for the Indian expatriate community in the United Arab
Emirates, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan held a meeting with the Principals of
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) affiliated schools in Dubai.

One of the significant announcements made during the meeting was the acceptance of a
long-standing demand by CBSE schools to open a regional administrative office in UAE,
recognizing the country’s central role in overseeing CBSE-affiliated schools in the GCC
region.

Capital – Abu Dhabi

Currency – Dirham
President – Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Global Responsible Tourism Award 2023
• The Kerala Responsible Tourism Mission wins the Global Responsible Tourism Award 2023 for
promoting sustainable and women-inclusive initiatives.

• The Global Responsible Tourism Awards, which cater to Africa, India and Latin America regions,
were given in six categories including Best for Tackling Plastic Waste; Best for Meaningful
Connections; Best for Local Sourcing - Craft and Food; Addressing Climate Change; Best for
Diversity and Inclusion and Best for Nature-Positive Tourism.

• Kerala received recognition for its 'Best for Local Sourcing - Craft and Food' category
submission in the 2023 Global Responsible Tourism Awards.
AIFF Wins AFC President’s Recognition Bronze Award For Grassroots
Football/एआईएफएफ ने XासYट फुटबॉल के 9लए एएफसी अ[य\ का माCयता
कां>य परु >कार जीता
• India received the AFC President’s Recognition Award for
Grassroots Football in the Bronze Category at the AFC
Annual Awards in Doha.

• All India Football Federation has secured its second

Grassroots Football award, with the previous one being
earned in 2014.

• AIFF President Mr. Kalyan Chaubey

• Asian Football Confederation:Founded: 8 May 1954,
Manila, Philippines
AFC Regional Association Central Asian Football
of the Year Association

AFC President Gold: Football Australia

Recognition Awards for
Grassroots Football
Silver: Guam Football
Association

Bronze: All India Football

Federation
Short News
• Senior IPS officer Pravin Madhukar Pawar has been appointed as Joint Director in the
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for five years.

• Rohit Rishi has been appointed as Executive Director of the Bank of Maharashtra.

• IIT Madras Zanzibar, the Africa Campus, is to be inaugurated today.

• Electronics and IT Ministry has issued an order
to block 22 illegal betting apps and websites,
including Mahadev Book.

• Collins Dictionary has declared “AI” as the

Word of the Year for 2023, reflecting the
increasing prominence of Artificial Intelligence
in our daily lives.

• Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has a

quick-fix solution to offer to Delhi and its
neighbouring regions choking in toxic air – it
can help the city wash down pollutants and
dust with “artificial rains”.
• The Jaipur Literature Festival, often dubbed the “greatest literary show on
Earth,” is an annual gathering of the world’s sharpest intellects. The 17th
edition, from February 1 to February 5, 2024

• Mumbai-based life insurance company, IndiaFirst Life, has achieved a

noteworthy milestone by becoming the first life insurance company to
obtain registration within the GIFT City International Financial Services
Centre (IFSC).

• Angelo Mathews, a senior Sri Lanka all-rounder, has been the first player in
men's or women's international cricket to be removed using the "timed out"
rule.
• Chess: Vaishali and Vidit Gujrathi win
FIDE Grand Swiss women’s and open
titles.
• Vaishali became the first Indian to win
the Grand Swiss
• Chess: Vaishali, along with her younger
brother Praggnanandhaa, became the
first brother-sister duo to qualify for the
respective Candidates.

• Indian Navy Sailing Championship 2023

begins in Mumbai
• Vibrant Gujarat International
Roadshow held in Dubai
 Ans:d
• Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will open its new Regional
Administrative Office in which country?

• (a) Netherland / नीदरल'ड

• (b) Mauritius / मॉर+शस

• (c) USA / यए
ू सए

• (d) UAE / यए
ू ई
Ans:A
• Which country is the host of World Telecommunication
Standardisation Assembly (WTSA) 2024?
• [A] India
• [B] China
• [C] Bangladesh
• [D] Saudi Arabia
Ans:b
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been re-elected as the Chairman of
which of the following temple trust?
• (a) Badrinath Temple Trust / ब3+नाथ मं8दर 9:ट

• (b) Shree Somnath Trust /<ी सोमनाथ 9:ट

• (c) Ayodhya Ram Mandir Trust /अयो?या राम मं8दर 9:ट

• (d) Sabarimala Temple Trust / सबर+माला मं8दर 9:ट

Ans:d
• The Minuteman III missile has been seen in the news recently. Which
country does this missile belong to?
• (a) India / भारत

• (b) Russia / Bस

• (c) Israel / इजराइल

• (d) USA / यए
ू सए
Ans:c
• Who has been appointed as the 'Chief Information Commissioner' of
India?
• (a) YK Sinha

• (b) Vikram Kumar

• (c) Hiralal Samaria

• (d) Vinay Ojha

Ans:B
• Which Ministry Is Launching Women For Water, Water For Women
Campaign
• A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
• B. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
• C. Ministry of Women & Child Development
• D. Ministry of Water Resources
Ans:b
• Who won the title of Women's Hockey Asian Champions Trophy?
• (a) Japan

• (b) India

• (c) Malaysia

• (d) Singapore
Ans:d
• Which Indian chess player won the FIDE Women's Grand Swiss 2023 title?

• (a) Harika Dronavalli

• (b) Tania Sachdev

• (c) Divya Deshmukh

• (d) R Vaishali
Ans:a
• Which batsman has equaled Sachin's centuries in ODI cricket?

• (a) Virat Kohli

• (b) Kane Williamson

• (c) Steve Smith

• (d) Rohit Sharma

 Question of the day
• Rafah Border Crossing Is Located Between Which Of The Following
• A. Egypt And Israel
• B. Gaza Strip And Israel
• C. Egypt And The Gaza Strip
• D. Israel And The West Bank