NATIONAL:
1. Two Plus Two Dialogue
Why in news: India and Australia exchange views on deepening multifaceted ties in several areas in two plus two dialogue in New Delhi
Key points:
• The second India-Australia Two plus Two Dialogue was held in New Delhi.
• Participants: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar Australian and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong.
• Both sides also exchanged views on shared priorities for strengthening mini-lateral and multilateral cooperation.
• The inaugural India-Australia 2 plus 2 Ministerial Dialogue was held on 11 September 2021.
2. Global Fisheries Conference India 2023
Why in news: Global Fisheries Conference India 2023 starts at Science City in Ahmedabad
Key points:
• The first ever Global Fisheries Conference India 2023 kicked off at Science City in Ahmedabad.
• It was hosted by India's Department of Fisheries, which is part of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairy.
• Theme: Celebrating Fisheries and Aquaculture Health
• Aim: It seeks to chart a course for the Indian Fisheries and Aquaculture sector in collaboration with stakeholders throughout the fisheries value chain.
Value Addition:
• The Department of Fisheries came up with the idea for the Global Fisheries Conference India 2023.
• India is the third largest fish-producing country, accounting for around 8% of world fish output.
• The nation is also the world's second largest producer of aquaculture.
• The event is set for November 21 and 22, coinciding with World Fisheries Day.
3. National Education Campaign - New Education for New India
Why in news: Murmu will launch the National Education Campaign - New Education for New India, organised by Brahma Kumaris at Sambalpur.
Key points:
• President Droupadi Murmu is visiting Odisha on a three-day tour to attend various programmes in Mayurbhanj and Sambalpur districts.
• The President will attend the inaugural session of the 36th Annual Conference and Literary Festival of All India Santali Writers' Association at Baripada.
• She will also inaugurate an Eklavya Model Residential School at Kuliana in Mayurbhanj district.
• She will also launch the National Education Campaign.
INTERNATIONAL:
1. Cases of Dengue surpassed 300,000 Marks
Why in news: Bangladesh reports cases of dengue surpassed 300,000 marks.
Key points:
• The nation has tallied a staggering 301,255 dengue infections and 1,549 deaths attributed to the viral disease in the current year.
Value Addition:
• Dengue viruses are spread to people through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito.
• These mosquitoes also spread Zika, chikungunya, and other viruses.
• Dengue is caused by one of any of four related viruses: dengue virus 1, 2, 3, and 4.
• A person can be infected with dengue multiple times in their life.
2. Javier Milei
Why in news: Argentina elects right-wing libertarian Javier Milei as its new president
Key points:
• Argentina has elected right-wing libertarian Javier Milei as its new president yesterday.
• With 97.6% of votes tallied in yesterday’s presidential runoff vote, Milei had 55.8% and Economy Minister Sergio Massa 44.2%.
IMPORTANT DAY:
1. World Television Day (21 November)
Why in news: World Television Day is globally observed on 21st November.
Key points:
• Aim: to highlight the importance of visual medium and to recognize its increasing impact on decision-making and potential role in shaping global conversations.
• Theme: 'Accessibility'.
• About World Television Day (21 November):
• On this day in 1996, the United Nations held the First World Television Forum and decided to observe 21st November every year as World Television Day.
Value Addition:
• TV was invented by a Scottish engineer, John Logie Baird in 1924.
• It was introduced in India on 15th September, 1959 in New Delhi with the assistance of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
• Daily transmission began in 1965 as a part of Akashvani.
• National telecast was introduced in 1982 and in the same year, color television was introduced in the Indian market.
• During this time, there was only one national channel, the government-owned Doordarshan.
• 'Krishi Darshan' was telecast in 1967 as the first and Indian television's longest running programme.
SPORTS:
1. ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup
Why in news: Australia lifts ICC Men’s Cricket world cup beating India in Ahmedabad
Key points:
• Australia lifted the ICC Men’s Cricket world cup defeating India by six wickets in the final at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad.
• Virat Kohli was awarded with the "player of the tournament" title for his exemplary performance.
• Mohammed Shami finished off as the leading wicket taker of the World Cup 2023.
ECONOMY:
1. Skills on Wheels
Why in news: In a bid to empower rural communities, the government is set to launch the ‘Skills on Wheels’.
Key points:
• Objective: To deliver skill training directly to the doorsteps of rural individuals, with a particular focus on equipping rural youth, especially women, with foundational digital skills.
• The foundational skills training will cover essential digital skills, emphasizing the use of digital public infrastructure, including Aadhaar, digilocker, and UPI.
• Additionally, the program aims to educate participants on obtaining a driving license.
• Moving to the next level, the training will incorporate financial skills, providing information and access to loans, credit, insurance, CIBIL, and EMIs.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY:
1. Solar-Powered ‘Ramayana’ Vessels
Why in news: Solar-Powered ‘Ramayana’ Vessels to Navigate Saryu River in Ayodhya
Key points:
• In a remarkable initiative, two solar-powered ‘mini-cruise’ ships are set to commence operations in the sacred Saryu River in Ayodhya.
• Varanasi-based Alaknanda Cruise, under the leadership of director Vikas Malviya, will pioneer this unique service, providing an immersive experience centered on the life and teachings of Lord Ram.
STATES:
1. Uttar Pradesh bags First Prize for Best State in Inland Fisheries
Why in news: Uttar Pradesh, under the leadership of the Yogi Adityanath government, has secured a notable ‘Best State’ award for inland fisheries (plain areas).
Key points:
• The fisheries department (UP) reported a remarkable increase in fish production, with this year’s value reaching 9.15 lakh metric tonnes compared to last year’s 8.09 lakh metric tonnes.
BIHAR:
1. Bihar Governor Approved Bill Raising Reservation from 50% to 65%
Why in news: The Governor of Bihar, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, approved the ‘Bihar Reservation Amendment Bill’ on November 17 which raises the reservation quota from 50% to 65%.
Key points:
• The bill raises the reservation quota for Backward, Extremely Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes from 50% to 65%, surpassing the 50% ceiling set by the Supreme Court.
• The amendments include raising the quota for Extremely Backward Class (EBC) from 18% to 25%, Backward Classes (BC) from 12% to 18%, Scheduled Caste (SC) from 16% to 20% and doubling the reservation for Scheduled Tribe (ST) from 1% to 2%.
• The 3% reservation for BC women has been eliminated.
POINTERS:
• Which player made history on November 19, by securing his seventh ATP Finals title in Turin, Italy-Novak Djokovic
• What is the theme of the World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week which took place from November 18 to 24, 2023-Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together
• Who has been awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development, 2022-Indian Medical Association and the Trained Nurses Association of India.
• Which organisation has launched the Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) portal in multiple regional languages-FSSAI
• Which state government has banned labeling halal on eatables such as dairy products, sugar, bakery items, peppermint oil, savories and edible oil-Uttar Pradesh
• What is the Cambridge Dictionary’s Word of the Year for 2023-Hallucinate
• Who has been crowned Miss Universe for the year 2023-Nicaragua’s Sheynnis Palacios
• Which country’s President Mohamed Muizzu requested India to withdraw military personnel-Maldives
• Which high court has quashed the Haryana government’s law guaranteeing 75% reservation for local people in private sector jobs in the State-Punjab and Haryana High Court
• Which country has conducted the second edition of the Voice of Global South Summit (VOGSS) in a virtual format-India
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