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India extends USD 100 million credits to Maldives to overcome financial crisis

India handed over USD 100 million to the Maldives to ease the financial challenges faced by the archipelagic state in the Indian Ocean. Read below to check the details. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/india-extends-usd-100-million-credits-to-maldives-to-overcome-financial-crisis-1669811511-1

Current Affairs Quiz: 30 November 2022

Current Affairs Questions for UPSC: The Current Affairs Quiz section of Jagran Josh aims to help every competitive exam aspirant to revise the Current Affairs of the day at ease. The Current Affairs questions and answers cover topics such as Zombie Virus, woman Police Commissioner and World Cup among others.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-quiz-30-november-2022-1669807487-1

Current Affairs in Short: 30 November 2022

As many as 100 monuments in India will be lit up with the G20 Logo on December 1, 2022, as India will formally take over the G20 Presidency. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-30-november-2022-1669805986-1

Restoration of Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya wins UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award

Mumbai's century-old museum is part of the Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai’s World Heritage property. It was established as the Prince of Wales Museum of Western India in 1922. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/restoration-of-mumbais-chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-vastu-sangrahalaya-wins-unesco-asia-pacific-award-1669794632-1

Zombie Virus: Scientists revive 48,500-year-old virus buried in ice in Russia

The scientists revived and characterized 13 new pathogens, what they termed ‘Zombie Viruses’, and found that they remained infectious despite spending many millennia trapped in the frozen ground. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/scientists-revive-48500-year-old-zombie-virus-buried-in-ice-in-russia-1669790895-1

Current Affairs in Short: 29 November 2022

The Reserve Bank of India announced the launch of the first pilot for the retail digital rupee on December 1, 2022. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-29-november-2022-1669726763-1

Vistara to merge with Tata-owned Air India, announces Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines and Tata Group aim to complete the merger by March 2024, subject to regulatory approvals. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/vistara-to-merge-with-tata-owned-air-india-announces-singapore-airlines-1669724418-1

Agnikul Cosmos inaugurates India’s first private space vehicle launchpad in Sriharikota

The launchpad is specifically built keeping in mind the ability to support the liquid stage controlled launches, while also addressing the need for ISRO’s range operations team to monitor the key flight safety parameters during the launches. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/agnikul-cosmos-inaugurates-indias-first-private-space-vehicle-launchpad-in-sriharikota-1669721085-1

Hawaii’s Mauna Loa: World’s largest active volcano erupts for first time in nearly 40 years

Mauna Loa volcano in Hawaii had last erupted in March and April of 1984 and had sent a flow of lava within 5 miles (8.05 km) of Hilo, Hawaii’s largest city. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/hawaiis-mauna-loa-worlds-largest-active-volcano-erupts-for-first-time-in-nearly-40-years-1669699619-1

Current Affairs in Short: 28 November 2022

The 14th edition of Aero India will take place at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Karnataka’s Bengaluru from February 13, 2023. It is Asia’s largest aero show. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-28-november-2022-1669640126-1

ISRO launches PSLV-C54 rocket carrying 9 satellites, 8 nanosatellites in orbits

EOS-06 is a third-generation satellite in the Oceansat series. This is to provide continuity services of Oceansat-2 spacecraft with enhanced payload specifications as well as the application areas. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/isro-launches-pslv-c54-rocket-carrying-9-satellites-8-nanosatellites-in-orbits-1669637776-1

5G Services: Gujarat becomes first state to get Jio 5G Services in all districts

Jio announced that it will also launch a series of True 5 G-powered initiatives across health, education, agriculture, industry 4.0, and Internet of Things (IoT) sectors in Gujarat and then later extend it across the country. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/gujarat-becomes-first-state-to-get-jio-5g-services-in-all-districts-1669622763-1

Telangana to get India’s first Integrated Rocket Facility by Skyroot Aerospace

India’s first Integrated Rocket Design, Manufacturing, and Testing Facility, by Skyroot Aerospace facility, will be based in Telangana. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/telangana-to-get-indias-first-integrated-rocket-facility-by-skyroot-aerospace-1669619107-1

Republic Day 2023: Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to be Chief Guest at Republic Day celebrations

India and Egypt are also celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/egypts-president-abdel-fattah-al-sisi-to-be-chief-guest-at-republic-day-2023-celebrations-1669613838-1

PT Usha, former Indian Sprinter, to become the first woman President of Indian Olympic Association

PT Usha is set to become the first woman President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) as the former Indian Sprinter emerged as the lone candidate for the top post for the elections to be held on December 10, 2022. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/pt-usha-becomes-the-first-woman-president-of-indian-olympic-association-1669607607-1

Weekly Current Affairs Questions and Answers: 21 November to 27 November 2022

This week, we have compiled 10 weekly current affairs questions and answers relevant for government exams, including topics such as Indian Film Personality of the Year, UN’s highest environmental award, and Anwar Ibrahim among others.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/weekly-current-affairs-questions-and-answers-21-november-to-27-november-2022-1669527017-1

APSC Recruitment 2021:: 45 रिसर्च असिस्टेंट पदों की निकली भर्ती, 30 नवंबर तक होगा आवेदन

असम लोक सेवा आयोग (APSC) ने असम सरकार के तहत परिवर्तन और विकास विभाग के तहत प्लानिंग सर्विसेस में रिसर्च असिस्टेंट के पदों पर भर्ती के लिए एक अधिसूचना जारी किया है.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/articles/apsc-recruitment-2021-1633325111-2

India wins Vice-Presidency of International Electrotechnical Commission & Chair of SMB

The Representation of the BIS (India) in policy and governance bodies of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) and IEC ensures that Indian viewpoints on important strategic and policy matters are put forth. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/india-wins-vicepresidency-of-international-electrotechnical-commission-chair-of-smb-1669375850-1

Supreme Court launches online RTI Portal- All you need to know

The online RTI Portal has been initiated to make it convenient for the citizens of India to access information about the Supreme Court.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/supreme-court-launches-online-rti-portal-1669363780-1

FIRSTAP: IDFC First Bank launches India’s first sticker-based debit card

India’s first sticker-based Debit Card is one-third the size of a regular debit card, thus, making the sticker applicable on a wide range of devices and objects as well as significantly enhancing customer convenience.   source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/firstap-idfc-first-bank-launches-indias-first-sticker-based-debit-card-1669360796-1

Wildlife Summit: India’s proposal for enhanced protection to Leith’s softshell turtle adopted

The transfer of Leith’s Softshell turtle from the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Appendix II to Appendix I would ensure that the legal international trade in the species does not take place for commercial purposes. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/indias-proposal-for-enhanced-protection-to-leiths-softshell-turtle-adopted-at-wildlife-summit-1669355876-1

Current Affairs Quiz: 24 November 2022

Current Affairs Questions for UPSC: The Current Affairs Quiz section of Jagran Josh aims to help every competitive exam aspirant to revise the Current Affairs of the day at ease. The Current Affairs questions and answers cover topics such as Pakistan’s new Army Chief, biodiversity heritage site, and Sangai Festival, among others.    source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-quiz-24-november-2022-1669292681-1

Current Affairs in Short: 24 November 2022

The Government of Uttarakhand has announced the plans of launching an integrated portal for the filmmakers and investors coming to the state for film shooting and investments. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-24-november-2022-1669292082-1

Lt. Gen Asim Munir appointed as the new Army Chief of Pakistan

Lt. Gen Asim Munir will take charge as the new Army Chief of Pakistan on November 29 when the incumbent, General Qamar Javed Bajwa leaves office at the scheduled end of his 6-years tenure. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/lt-gen-asim-munir-appointed-as-the-new-army-chief-of-pakistan-1669288959-1

ASEAN Summit: India calls for free, Open and Inclusive Indo-Pacific in Defence Ministers meet

India at the 9th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting called for a peaceful resolution of disputes while respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/asean-summit-india-calls-for-free-open-and-inclusive-indo-pacific-in-defence-ministers-meet-1669275267-1

Arittapatti Village in Madurai notified as Tamil Nadu’s first biodiversity heritage site

Arittapatti Village being declared Tamil Nadu’s first biodiversity heritage site will strengthen the biodiversity and conservation efforts with the participation of local communities. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/arittapatti-village-in-madurai-notified-as-tamil-nadus-first-biodiversity-heritage-site-1669271374-1

Current Affairs Quiz: 23 November 2022

Current Affairs Questions for UPSC: The Current Affairs Quiz section of Jagran Josh aims to help every competitive exam aspirant to revise the Current Affairs of the day at ease. The Current Affairs questions and answers cover topics such as the UN’s highest environmental award, Manchester United, and e-Governance, among others.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-quiz-23-november-2022-1669210030-1

Current Affairs in Short: 23 November 2022

For the first time, people from across the world will vote to choose the Oxford Word of the Year 2022. The announcement was made by Oxford Languages. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-23-november-2022-1669209256-1

Continuous Marine Water Quality Monitoring System inaugurated- All you need to know

The Continuous Water Quality system and electric monitoring vehicle will assist in managing the marine water and air quality in the port area, regulating the environmental quality within the port area.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/continuous-marine-water-quality-monitoring-system-1669206596-1

2022 JCB Prize for Literature: Urdu writer Khalid Jawed wins prestigious prize

Khalid Jawed’s ‘The Paradise of Food’ tells the story of a middle-class joint Muslim Family over a span of 50 years where the narrator struggles to find his place, at odds in his home and the world outside. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/urdu-writer-khalid-jawed-wins-prestigious-prize-2022-jcb-prize-for-literature-1669201966-1

Film Bazaar: Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurates largest South Asian film market

Film Bazaar, the largest South Asian Film market organized on the sidelines of the 53rd International Film Festival of India encourages creative and financial collaboration between the South Asian and International Film Communities. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/film-bazaar-union-minister-anurag-singh-thakur-inaugurates-largest-south-asian-film-market-1669187600-1

Current Affairs Quiz: 22 November 2022 - Network Readiness Index 2022, President of Kazakhstan

Current Affairs Questions for UPSC: The Current Affairs Quiz section of Jagran Josh aims to help every competitive exam aspirant to revise the Current Affairs of the day at ease. The Current Affairs questions and answers cover topics such as Indian Film Personality of the Year, Network Readiness Index 2022, and President of Kazakhstan among others. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-quiz-22-november-2022-1669122621-1

Current Affairs in Short: 22 November 2022

Kathak veteran Uma Sharma received the Sumitra Charat Ram Award in recognition of her contribution to the field of Indian classical music and dance. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-22-november-2022-1669121648-1

India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement receives approval from Australian Parliament

Once India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement is implemented, it will provide duty-free access to the Australian market for over 6,000 broad sectors of India. It will include textiles, furniture, leather, machinery, and jewelry. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/india-australia-economic-cooperation-and-trade-agreement-receives-approval-from-australian-parliament-1669118483-1

WHO to identify Pathogens that could cause future outbreaks, updated list to be out by early 2023

As per the World Health Organisation, the aim of identifying the pathogens that could cause future outbreaks was to update a list used to guide global research and development and investment, especially in vaccines, tests, and treatments. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/who-to-identify-pathogens-that-could-cause-future-outbreaks-updated-list-to-be-out-by-early-2023-1669103706-1

Dalai Lama conferred Gandhi Mandela Award for efforts to promote peace

Gandhi Mandela Award is given to the personalities who have carried forward the legacies of Gandhi and Mandela by making significant contributions in the fields of social welfare, peace, Environment, Culture, Education, Healthcare, Sports, and Innovation. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/dalai-lama-conferred-gandhi-mandela-award-for-efforts-to-promote-peace-1669098897-1

India’s first National Centre of Excellence for Green Port & Shipping launched- All you need to know!

The National Centre of Excellence for Green Port & Shipping will act as a technological arm of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways for providing the needed support on Policy, Research, and Cooperation on Green Shipping areas for Ports, DG Shipping, CSL, and other institutions. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/national-centre-of-excellence-for-green-port-and-shipping-1669095004-1

Top 5 Current Affairs of the Day: 21 November 2022 - Network Readiness Index 2022, Bureaucrat Arun Goel

India improves its rank by 6 slots and is now placed at 61st rank, according to the Network Readiness Index 2022 Report released recently. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/top-5-current-affairs-upsc-ssc-govt-jobs-21-november-2022-1669024614-1

Current Affairs in Short: 21 November 2022

Novak Djokovic claimed a record-equalling sixth ATP Finals Title by beating Casper Rudd to top a fantastic finish to the season for the Serb. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-21-november-2022-1669032274-1

India to assume Chair of Global Partnership on AI for 2022-23

India joined the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (AI) group as a founding member in 2020. GPAI is a first-of-its-type initiative for evolving a better understanding of challenges and opportunities around AI using the experience and diversity of participating countries. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/india-assumes-chair-of-global-partnership-on-ai-for-2022-23-1669029820-1

Network Readiness Index 2022: India ranks at 61st, climbs up 6 slots

Network Readiness Index Data: India has not only improved its ranking in the Network Readiness Index 2022 but has also improved its score from 49.74 in 2021 to 51.19 in 2022. It is noteworthy that India leads in several indicators. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/network-readiness-index-2022-india-rank-1669015780-1

Asian Cup 2022 Table Tennis: Manika Batra becomes first Indian woman to win medal at Asian Cup

Indian Table Tennis Player Manika Batra defeated World No. 6 Hina Hayata of Japan in the Asian Cup 2022 women’s singles bronze medal match in Bangkok, Thailand.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/manika-batra-becomes-first-indian-woman-to-win-medal-at-asian-cup-table-tennis-1669012303-1

Airport in Arunachal Pradesh: Prime Minister Modi inaugurates first greenfield airport in Itanagar

Donyi Polo Airport in Arunachal Pradesh is expected to play a significant role in improving connectivity. The airport will also contribute to the growth of trade and tourism in the Northeast region. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/donyi-polo-airport-in-arunachal-pradesh-1669007846-1

Former Bureaucrat Arun Goel appointed Election Commissioner

Once Arun Goel takes up the position as the Election Commissioner, he will be in line to be the next Chief Election Commissioner after Rajiv Kumar demits office in February 2025. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/former-bureaucrat-arun-goel-appointed-election-commissioner-1669003491-1

Weekly Current Affairs Questions and Answers: 14 November to 20 November 2022

This week, we have compiled 10 weekly current affairs questions and answers relevant for government exams, including topics such as  President of Slovenia, Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2022, and full-time member of NITI Aayog among others.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/weekly-current-affairs-questions-and-answers-14-november-to-20-november-2022-1668943801-1

Top 10 Weekly Current Affairs: 14 November to 19 November 2022

Weekly Current Affairs 2022:  Check the top 10 latest current affairs of this week only at Jagran Josh. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/top-10-weekly-current-affairs-14-november-to-19-november-2022-1668796430-1

Twitter shuts offices amid mass resignations after Musk’s ultimatum: Reports

As per the reports, Twitter closed off its offices to restrict access to non-compliant employees, who it fears might sabotage the company’s operations. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/twitter-shuts-offices-amid-mass-resignations-after-musks-ultimatum-reports-1668774611-1

EXCELL Awards 2022: India wins excellence in leadership in family planning awards

EXCELL Awards 2022 recognizes and applauds India’s achievements in ensuring increased access and the adoption of modern contraceptive methods and significantly reducing the unmet needs for family planning. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/india-wins-excellence-in-leadership-in-family-planning-awards-1668769682-1

PM Modi attends ‘No Money for Terror’ Ministerial Conference- Check Details

Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the ‘No Money for Terror’ Ministerial Conference on Countering Financing of Terrorism stressed that there must be a cost imposed on countries that support terrorism. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/pm-modi-attends-no-money-for-terror-ministerial-conference-1668755470-1

Current Affairs in Short: 17 November 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Arunachal Pradesh’s first greenfield airport Donyi Polo on November 19, 2022. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-17-november-2022-1668688782-1

Sandhya Devanathan becomes Meta’s India head, replaces Ajit Mohan

Sandhya Devanathan joined Meta in 2016 and helped in building out Singapore and Vietnam businesses and teams as well as Meta’s e-commerce initiatives in Southeast Asia. In her new role, she will spearhead Meta’s India charter and strengthen the strategic relationships with the country’s leading brands.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/sandhya-devanathan-becomes-metas-india-head-1668685598-1

Arvind Virmani, former CEA appointed as a full-time member of NITI Aayog

Arvind Virmani, founder-chairman of the non-profit public policy organization Foundation for Economic Growth and Welfare, served as the Chief Economic Advisor in the Finance Ministry during Manmohan Singh led Government from 2007 to 2009. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/arvind-virmani-appointed-as-a-full-time-member-of-niti-aayog-1668673264-1

Sharath Achanta Kamal: Star paddler becomes first Indian to be elected in ITTF’s Athletes Commission

Sharath Achanta Kamal from India got 187 votes, the second-highest number, behind Elizabeta Samara of Romania, who received 2012 votes, the difference was of a mere 8.83 percent votes polled from their continents- Asia and Europe- respectively. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/sharath-achanta-kamal-becomes-first-indian-to-be-elected-in-ittfs-athletes-commission-1668669392-1

6 women officers to enter prestigious Indian Army’s Staff College for the first time

The completion of the DSSC course enables the Army personnel for staff appointment to Lt Col Rank and also gives them an advantage in the promotions to the rank of Colonel, which takes place via selection. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/6-women-officers-to-enter-prestigious-indian-armys-staff-college-1668663703-1

IFSCA signs MoU with RBI for supervision of regulated entities

The Memorandum of Understanding signed between IFSCA and RBI will facilitate technical cooperation and the exchange of information. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/ifsca-signs-mou-with-rbi-for-supervision-of-regulated-entities-1668657398-1

Current Affairs in Short: 16 November 2022

The Government of the United Kingdom has given its approval for three thousand work visas for young professionals from India to work in the country each year. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-16-november-2022-1668603259-1

PESA Act: Madhya Pradesh Govt implements act to preserve tribal population from exploitation

Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act has been implemented by Madhya Pradesh Government to preserve the tribal population from exploitation with the active involvement of the Gram Sabhas. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/panchayat-extension-to-scheduled-areas-act-in-madhya-pradesh-1668599689-1

Indian-Origin Nobel Laureate Venki Ramakrishnan awarded UK’s Order of Merit

UK’s Order of Merit is awarded in recognition of distinguished service to the armed forces, science, literature, art, or for the promotion of the culture. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/indian-origin-nobel-laureate-venki-ramakrishnan-awarded-uks-order-of-merit-1668584231-1

Current Affairs in Short: 15 November 2022

Senior IAS Officer Gaurav Dwivedi has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of public broadcaster Prasar Bharati. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-15-november-2022-1668517195-1

World Population reaches 8 billion, doubles since 1974

In the year 2022, the two most populous regions were both in Asia: Eastern and South Eastern Asia with 2.3 billion people and Central and Southern Asia with 2.1 billion. India and China, with more than 1.4 billion each, accounted for the most population in these regions. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/world-population-reaches-8-billion-doubles-since-1974-1668513158-1

Australian of the Year Award 2023: Indian-Origin Sikh Amar Singh wins award for supporting community

Australian of the Year Award 2023 winner Amar Singh founded ‘Turbans4Australia' 7 years ago. It is a charity organization that works towards supporting the displaced and vulnerable impacted by natural calamities. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/indian-origin-sikh-amar-singh-wins-australian-of-the-year-award-2023-1668497861-1

G20 Summit in Bali: PM Modi calls for ceasefire, diplomacy in Russia-Ukraine war- Check Highlights

G20 Summit 2022 Bali: Prime Minister Modi, while addressing the G20 working session on Food and Security, reiterated India’s long-standing position in the favour of dialogue and diplomacy in Ukraine and said that a way has to be found to return to the path of the ceasefire. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/g20-summit-2022-in-bali-1668494928-1

IFFI: Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award 2022 to be given to Spanish Film Director & Writer Carlos Saura

Carlos Saura, Award-winning Spanish Film Director will be honoured with the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at the 53rd edition of the International Film Festival of India. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/satyajit-ray-lifetime-achievement-award-2022-to-be-given-to-spanish-film-director-writer-carlos-saura-1668491283-1

National Sports Awards 2022: Achanta Sharath Kamal awarded Khel Ratna Award; Check full list of winners

National Sports Awards in India: Table Tennis Player Achanta Sharath Kamal has been awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Check National Sports Awards 2022 winners list below.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/national-sports-awards-2022-winners-1668483674-1

Current Affairs in Short: 14 November 2022

Tournament’s leading run-getters Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav were named in the ‘Most Valuable Team’ of the ICC T20 World Cup. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-14-november-2022-1668429638-1

Natasa Pirc Musar elected as the first Female President of Slovenia

Natasa Pirc Musar won 53.86 percent of votes in the runoff, while her rival, right-wing politician and former Foreign Minister Andze Logar won 46.14 percent of votes. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/natasa-pirc-musar-elected-as-the-first-female-president-of-slovenia-1668425336-1

G20 Ministers officially launch billion-dollar fund to tackle next pandemic

The G20 countries have agreed to build a pandemic fund to prevent and prepare for the pandemic. Donors from G20 and non-G20 members, as well as philanthropic organizations, have contributed to the funds. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/g20-ministers-officially-launch-billion-dollar-fund-to-tackle-next-pandemic-1668412341-1

Cochin Shipyard to build India’s first Hydrogen Fuel Cell Catamaran Vessel- All you need to know

The introduction of the zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell passenger catamaran vessel in Varanasi will pave the way for the reduction in the usage of fossil fuels and thereby further reducing the emissions in India’s national waterways. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/indias-first-hydrogen-fuel-cell-catamaran-vessel-1668406846-1

T20 World Cup 2022 winner: England beats Pakistan by 5 wickets to clinch their second T20 WC Title

T20 World Cup 2022: England by sealing their second T20 World Cup has now become the first country to hold both global white-ball trophies. They won the 50-over World Cup on home soil in 2019. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/t20-world-cup-winner-2022-england-beats-pakistan-by-5-wickets-to-clinch-their-second-t20-wc-title-1668402184-1

Doodle for Google 2022 India winner announced, Kolkata’s Shlok Mukherjee wins contest

Doodle for Google contest received over 1,15,000 entries from children in classes 1 to 10 from over 100 cities across India responding to the theme ‘In the next 25 years, my India will…’. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/doodle-for-google-2022-india-winner-is-kolkatas-shlok-mukherjee-1668397532-1

Weekly Current Affairs Questions and Answers: 7 November to 13 November 2022

This week, we have compiled 10 weekly current affairs questions and answers relevant for government exams, including Word of the Year 2022, ICC Player of the Month Award, and Mother Tongue Survey of India among others.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/weekly-current-affairs-questions-and-answers-7-november-to-13-november-2022-1668316418-1

Top 10 Weekly Current Affairs: 7 November to 12 November 2022

Weekly Current Affairs 2022:  Check the top 10 latest current affairs of this week only at Jagran Josh. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/top-10-weekly-current-affairs-7-november-to-12-november-2022-1668228664-1

Top 5 Current Affairs of the Day: 11 November 2022 - PM Modi, IBDC, Veerangana Sewa Kendra

Prime Minister Modi in Bengaluru flagged off Chennai-Mysuru Vande Bharat Express which is the fifth Vande Bharat Express train in India and the first such train in South India. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/top-5-current-affairs-upsc-ssc-govt-jobs-11-november-2022-1668163992-1

Current Affairs in Short: 11 November 2022

The year 2022 has been declared as the ASEAN-India Friendship year, as ASEAN and India commemorate 30 years of partnership. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-11-november-2022-1668171567-1

India set to host Women’s World Boxing Championship 2023, announces Boxing Federation of India

India has got the hosting rights of the women’s world championship. The event is expected to be held around the end of March and the first week of April 2023.   source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/india-to-host-womens-world-boxing-championship-2023-1668167953-1

PM Modi in Bengaluru: PM flags off South’s first Vande Bharat, inaugurates airport Terminal

PM Modi in Bengaluru flags off Vande Bharat Express, Bharat Gaurav Kashi Darshan Train. Prime Minister also inaugurated Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport. Check details.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/pm-modi-in-bengaluru-pm-flags-off-souths-first-vande-bharat-inaugurates-airport-terminal-1668153726-1

Aadhaar Rules: Government amends rules, supporting documents ‘may’ be updated at least once in 10 years

As per the gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Electronics and IT, Aadhaar number holders may , on completion of every 10 years from the date of enrolment for Aadhaar, update their supporting documents in Aadhaar, at least once, by submitting Proof of Identity (POI) and Proof of Address (POA) documents. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/aadhaar-rules-government-amends-rules-supporting-documents-may-be-updated-at-least-once-in-10-years-1668148971-1

Veerangana Sewa Kendra: Single window facility launched for welfare, grievance redressal of Army’s Veer Naris

Indian Army with a motto of ‘Taking Care of our Own, No Matter What’ launched a single-window facility named ‘Veerangana Sewa Kendra’ for the welfare and grievance redressal of ‘veer naris’. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/veerangana-sewa-kendra-single-window-facility-by-indian-army-for-welfare-grievance-redressal-of-veer-naris-1668138444-1

Current Affairs in Short: 10 November 2022

India has joined the Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC) at the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) at Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-10-november-2022-1668079806-1

Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary notified as Tamil Nadu’s 17th Wildlife Sanctuary

Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary will connect Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary of Tamil Nadu with Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary in neighboring Karnataka, thereby forming a large, contiguous network of protected areas of wildlife. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/cauvery-south-wildlife-sanctuary-notified-as-tamil-nadus-17th-wildlife-sanctuary-1668077854-1

ICC Hall of Fame: Chanderpaul, Edwards & Qadir inducted in the prestigious list of cricket legends

Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Charlotte Edwards, and Abdul Qadir have been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/chanderpaul-edwards-qadir-inducted-in-icc-hall-of-fame-1668067427-1

Government permits rupee settlement in export promotion schemes

The decision to allow settlement of the trade in Indian rupees has come amid the increasing pressure on the Indian currency in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/government-permits-rupee-settlement-in-export-promotion-schemes-1668063496-1

India’s first Sovereign Green Bonds Framework receives approval- All you need to Know

Green Bonds are the financial instruments that generate proceeds for investment in environmentally-sustainable and climate-sustainable projects. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/indias-first-sovereign-green-bonds-framework-1668052006-1

Current Affairs in Short: 9 November 2022

Aruna Miller has scripted history by becoming the first Indian-American politician to win the race of Lt Governor in the state of Maryland, adjoining the US Capital. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-9-november-2022-1667997680-1

Mother Tongue Survey of India: Government completes survey of 576 languages in India

The Mother Tongue Survey of India is a project that surveys the mother tongues, which are returned consistently across two and more census decades later. The survey also documents the linguistic features of the selected languages. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/mother-tongue-survey-of-india-government-completes-survey-of-576-languages-in-india-1667993823-1

Vikram-S: India’s first private rocket set to launch between November 12-16

Skyroot Aerospace is set to become the first private sector company in the country to launch a rocket into space. It will start a new era for the space sector which was opened in 2020 to facilitate private sector participation. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/vikram-s-indias-first-private-rocket-set-to-launch-between-november-12-16-1667978792-1

Earthquake in Nepal: 6 Killed as 6.3 magnitude Earthquake hits West Nepal; tremors felt across North India

At least 6 people were killed and five others were injured as an earthquake of 6.2 magnitude struck West Nepal early on November 9, 2022. The tremors were also felt in the early morning in Delhi and the surrounding areas of Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and even in Lucknow, jolting people out of their sleep.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/earthquake-in-nepal-63-magnitude-earthquake-hits-west-nepal-tremors-felt-across-north-india-1667975723-1

COP27: Presidency launches plan to build climate resilience for 4 billion by 2030

COP27 Egypt: Each outcome outlined in Adaptation Agenda presents the global solutions that can be adopted at a local level to respond to the local climate contexts, needs, and risks and deliver systems transformation require to protect vulnerable communities from rising climate hazards. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/cop27-presidency-launches-plan-to-build-climate-resilience-for-4-billion-by-2030-1667971743-1

G20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveils logo, theme & website of India's G20 Presidency

India will assume G20 Presidency from the current chair Indonesia from December 1, 2022. G20 or Group of G20 is an intergovernmental forum of the world’s major developed and developing nations. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/logo-theme-website-of-indias-g20-presidency-1667965789-1

Current Affairs in Short: 8 November 2022

World Health Organisation has said that at least 15,000 people have died in Europe because of the hot weather in 2022 so far. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-8-november-2022-1667897490-1

Top 5 Current Affairs of the Day: 07 November 2022 - Floating Financial Literacy Camp, IPPB, ISRO

The Supreme Court of India upheld the 103rd constitution Amendment providing for a 10 percent quota for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) from the unreserved categories. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/top-5-current-affairs-upsc-ssc-govt-jobs-07-november-2022-1667817744-1

2015 to 2022 likely to be eight warmest years, says WMO Report

WMO Report titled ‘WMO Provisional State of the Global Climate 2022’ which was released at the 27th Conference of Parties at UNFCCC has stated that the rate of the sea level rise has doubled since 1993 and has risen by nearly 10mm since January 2020 to a new record high in 2022. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/2015-to-2022-likely-to-be-eight-warmest-years-says-wmo-report-1667825306-1

ICC Player of the Month 2022: Virat Kohli, Nida Dar bags Player of the Month award for October

Virat Kohli, apart from a brilliant half-century against the Netherlands in Sydney, also produced an unforgettable inning in the stunning victory over Pakistan to kickstart their Super 12 Campaign in the Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/virat-kohli-nida-dar-wins-icc-player-of-the-month-for-october-2022-1667821714-1

EWS Quota: SC upholds 10 per cent quota for Economically Weaker Sections

The Supreme Court of India upheld the 103rd constitution Amendment providing for a 10 percent quota for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) from the unreserved categories. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/ews-quota-sc-upholds-10-per-cent-quota-for-economically-weaker-sections-1667814881-1

India’s first floating financial literacy camp- All you need to know

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) conducted India’s first floating financial literacy camp in Dal Lake with an initiative called ‘Niveshak Didi’ to promote financial literacy. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/indias-first-floating-financial-literacy-camp-1667810415-1

ISRO: India plans to send rover to moon’s shadow region in collaboration with Japan

According to the initial plans, a lunar lander and a rover built by the Indian Space Research Organisation will be put into orbit by a Japanese rocket with a planned landing near the moon's South pole. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/isro-india-plans-to-send-rover-to-moons-shadow-region-in-collaboration-with-japan-1667793427-1

Weekly Current Affairs Questions and Answers: 31 October to 6 November 2022

This week, we have compiled 10 weekly current affairs questions and answers relevant for government exams, including the President of Brazil,  FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022, and  Ela Bhatt among others. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/weekly-current-affairs-questions-and-answers-31-october-to-6-november-2022-1667713612-1

Top 10 Weekly Current Affairs: 31 October to 5 November 2022

Weekly Current Affairs 2022:  Check the top 10 latest current affairs of this week only at Jagran Josh. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/top-10-weekly-current-affairs-31-october-to-5-november-2022-1667651535-1

Current Affairs in Short: 4 November 2022

India’s Hyderabad based- Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited has received the letter of authorization for the Mongol Refinery Project, which entails building Mongolia’s first oil refinery in the country. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-4-november-2022-1667566672-1

Squash: Indian men’s team win their first ever gold medal at Asian Test Championship

The Indian Men’s team, led by the seasoned Saurav Ghosal, has won its first-ever Gold Medal at the Asian Squash Test Championships.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/indian-squash-mens-team-win-their-first-ever-gold-medal-at-asian-test-championship-1667563239-1

Indian Army to procure 120 Kamikaze Drones, aerial targeting system

Loitering systems and aerial targeting systems, as per the officials, are being purchased through a fast-track process under the ‘buy Indian’ category. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/indian-army-to-procure-120-kamikaze-drones-aerial-targeting-system-1667548454-1

Lionel Messi becomes BYJU’s brand ambassador for its social initiative

The engagement of BYJU’s with Lionel Messi will enhance the visibility of the edtech firm overseas as the football has roughly 3.5 billion fans worldwide. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/lionel-messi-becomes-byjus-brand-ambassador-for-its-social-initiative-1667544577-1

Spanish Legend Gerard Pique announces retirement from Football

Spanish Footballer Gerard Pique has announced his retirement from the sport after Barcelona’s next La Liga Match.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/spanish-legend-gerard-pique-announces-retirement-from-football-1667539908-1

Current Affairs Quiz: 3 November 2022

Current Affairs Questions for UPSC: The Current Affairs Quiz section of Jagran Josh aims to help every competitive exam aspirant to revise the Current Affairs of the day at ease. The Current Affairs questions and answers cover topics such as Ela Bhatt, ResponsibleSteel Certification, and the world’s No.1 T20I batter among others.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-quiz-3-november-2022-1667480158-1

Current Affairs in Short: 3 November 2022

The Supreme Court of India has affirmed the death penalty awarded to Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorist Mohammed Arif for the 2000 Red Fort Attack case. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-3-november-2022-1667479226-1

Ballistic Missile Defence Interceptor successfully tested by DRDO

India conducted the first successful flight test of the Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) interceptor missile. It is capable of neutralizing long-range missiles and aircraft. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/ballistic-missile-defence-interceptor-successfully-tested-by-drdo-1667476783-1

Gujarat Election Date 2022: ECI announces poll schedule; Voting in two phases, results on Dec 8

Gujarat Assembly Election 2022:  The voting will be held in two phases and the counting of votes will take place on December 8, 2022. Notably, the term of the 182-member Gujarat Assembly ends on February 18, 2023. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/gujarat-election-date-2022-voting-in-two-phases-election-results-on-december-8-1667460663-1

Ela Bhatt, Padma Bhushan recipient, SEWA Founder & Women’s empowerment activist passes away

Elaben Bhatt was globally recognized as a woman leader who had founded many welfare institutions. SEWA (Self-Employed Women’s Association) founded by Elaben Bhatt in 1972 became one of the largest cooperatives working for women with a base of over 2 million members.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/ela-bhatt-padma-bhushan-recipient-sewa-founder-womens-empowerment-activist-passes-away-1667457350-1

In a first, two CRPF Women Officers get promoted to Inspector General Rank

Inspector General Seema Dhundiya will head the Bihar sector of the Central Reserve Police Force while IG Annie Abraham will be posted as the head of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) of the CRPF. This is also the first time RAF will be headed by a woman Inspector General.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/two-crpf-women-officers-get-promoted-to-inspector-general-rank-for-the-first-time-1667452843-1

Current Affairs Quiz: 2 November 2022

Current Affairs Questions for UPSC: The Current Affairs Quiz section of Jagran Josh aims to help every competitive exam aspirant to revise the Current Affairs of the day at ease. The Current Affairs questions and answers cover topics such as Chief of Southern Command, Karnataka Ratna Award, and India Chem 2022 among others. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-quiz-2-november-2022-1667393609-1

Current Affairs in Short: 2 November 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 3,024 newly constructed EWS flats at Kalkaji, Delhi. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-2-november-2022-1667393072-1

ICC Rankings: Suryakumar Yadav becomes world’s No.1 T20I batter, ends Mohammed Rizwan’s reign

Suryakumar Yadav has become the world’s number-one batter in T20 Internationals. Yadav is now at 863 points while Mohammed Rizwan is at 842 points.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/suryakumar-yadav-becomes-worlds-no-1-t20i-batter-1667391230-1

Lt. General Ajai Kumar Singh takes over as Southern Command Chief

Lt. General Ajai Kumar Singh is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Pune, and the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. He was commissioned into the 7/11 Gorkha Rifles in December 1984. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/lt-general-ajai-kumar-singh-takes-over-as-southern-command-chief-1667376093-1

Mengtian: China successfully launches final part of its three-module space station

Mengtian weighs in at about 20 tons with a length of 17.9 meters and a diameter of 4.2 meters. It will provide space for science experiments with zero gravity, an airlock for exposure to the vacuum of space, and a small robotic arm to support the extravehicular payloads. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/mengtian-china-successfully-launches-final-part-of-its-three-module-space-station-1667372538-1

Current Affairs in Short: 1 November 2022

A 1988 batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre, Giridhar Aramane assumed the office of Defence Secretary on November 1, 2022. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-1-november-2022-1667304822-1

PM Modi in Rajasthan: Prime Minister declares Mangarh Dham as National Monument

According to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mangarh hill holds special importance for the Bhil community and other tribes of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/mangarh-dham-declared-as-national-monument-1667301931-1

श्री रामस्वरूप मेमोरियल यूनिवर्सिटी का इंडस्ट्री ऑनर प्रोग्राम है बेस्ट

श्री रामस्वरूप मेमोरियल यूनिवर्सिटी और टीसीएस आईओएन मिलकर करेंगे इंडस्ट्री ऑनर प्रोग्राम का विस्तार. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/articles/shri-ramswaroop-memorial-university-and-tcs-ion-to-jointly-expand-industry-honor-program-1667297174-2

BCCI names Shikhar Dhawan, Hardik Pandya to lead in New Zealand; Check complete India Squad below

Hardik Pandya has been announced as India’s Captain for the upcoming three-match T20I series in New Zealand. Check the complete India Squad for T20I, ODI, and Test Match below.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/bcci-names-shikhar-dhawan-hardik-pandya-to-lead-in-new-zealand-check-complete-india-squad-1667289694-1

Uttar Pradesh: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurates North India’s first data centre

The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath inaugurated North India’s first hyper-scale data centre Yotta Yotta D1. It has been built at the cost of Rs. 5,000 crores. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/north-indias-first-data-centre-in-greated-noida-1667282880-1

Arunachal Pradesh to get India’s first Aqua Park & Northeast’s first fish museum

Northeast's first fish museum will be part of the Integrated Aqua Park which is sanctioned by the Union Ministry of Fisheries to be established in Tarin (Ziro) in the Lower Subansiri district in Arunachal Pradesh. It will also be India's first-ever Aqua Park.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/arunachal-pradesh-to-get-indias-first-aqua-park-and-northeasts-first-fish-museum-1667275534-1