Daily Current Affairs November 24 2022

 

CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL NEWS

Shri Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated the “53-Hour Challenge”:

• Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs and Sports, launched the ’53 Hours Challenge’ for ’75 Creative Minds Tomorrow.’
• This is the second edition of 75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow, and we have already created a community of 150 strong individuals united by their mutual passion for cinema, creativity, and culture.
• The winners of the ’75 Creative Minds for Tomorrow’ competition will be challenged to create a short film on their notion of India@100 in 53 hours.
• This is accomplished by the National Film Development Corporation (NDFC).

Key Highlights:

• The ’53-Hour Challenge,’ which was launched today by Union Minister Anurag Thakur, is being held in conjunction with the 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
• The 75 ‘Creative Minds’ will be challenged to create a short film on their notion of India@100 in 53 hours.
• This IFFI 53 part is sponsored by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) in collaboration with Shorts TV.
• L. Murugan, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, and Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Ministry of I & B, were among the dignitaries in attendance.

About NFDC:

• Founded: 1975, Mumbai
• Headquarters: Mumbai
• Owner: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting; Government of India

SARAS AAJEEVIKA MELA 2022 was inaugurated by Giriraj Singh in New Delhi:

• Shri Giriraj, Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj launched the “SARAS AAJEEVIKA MELA, 2022″ at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
• Shri Singh revealed that the Ministry of Rural Development has received over 60,000 applications from three states for start-up initiatives in speciality products and crafts.

Key Highlights:

• According to Shri Singh, StartUp India was established by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in 2015 from the Red Fort’s ramparts, and as of now, there are more than 80,000 start-ups, up from around 400 in 2014.
• In terms of the startup ecosystem, India is ranked third in the world, and there are currently more than 100 unicorns operating there.
• As the ministry is actively considering the ideas, women who are SHG members will launch their businesses.
• According to the rural development minister, NRLM has been making many attempts to help rural SHG women-run companies that are involved in making food goods, handicrafts, handlooms, etc.
• Additionally, States/UTs have made attempts to register SHGs products on e-commerce sites like Flipkart, Amazon, Meesho, etc…

CURRENT AFFAIRS: INTERNATIONAL NEWS 

DGCA grants aerodrome license to Jaipur International Airport

• Jaipur International Airport Limited has received the Aerodrome license from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) following which the airport has embarked on an expansion drive.
• The license was previously held by the Airport Authority of India (AAI), the government body which was earlier operating the airport.
• Furthermore, the license has been granted to the airport operator to provide full access to the management and control operations of the airport by the concession agreement.

 Key Highlights : 

• The airport management has conducted an extensive survey at Jaipur airport which revealed that present passenger traffic of 50 lakh per annum will reach 1 crore by 2025.
• Considering future requirements, the management is now planning to reopen Terminal- 1 which has been non-operational for the last 10 years.

About Terminal- 1 :

• Terminal- 1 will be developed on the lines of the presently operational Terminal 2.
• Massive IT-related infrastructure, food and beverage services, and retail outlets, measures for zero carbon emission and environment sustainability, and security arrangements will be in place on the lines of T-2
• The Jaipur airport, as per the environmental guidelines, is developing a mini-forest near Dudu town where 4,400 trees will be planted and maintained for 5 years
• A requirement of about 240 CISF security personnel has also been raised by the airport administration for making T-1 operational.

About Terminal-2 : 

• At Terminal-2, the airport management has installed new e- boarding gates, an electronic helpdesk, 50 retail and branded outlets for customers, automated parking, and transport mechanisms where private cab operators like WTI, Ola, and Uber have been given a place to operate.

About DCGA : 

• Headquarters:  New Delhi, Delhi, India
• Director General: Arun Kumar
• Minister of Civil Aviation: Jyotiraditya Scindia
• The DCGA is a statutory body of the Government of India to regulate civil aviation in
• It became a statutory body under the Aircraft (Amendment) Act, of 2020.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: STATE NEWS

Tripura CM Launches ‘Amar Sarkar’ Web Portal To Deliver Benefits Among Citizens

• Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha launched a new portal, ‘Amar Sarkar’, to act as a bridge between the people and the government at the Muktadhara Auditorium in Agartala, Tripura.

About Amar Sarkar :

• The portal will help people to register their problems and complaints through village committee officials. 
• It is worth mentioning here that various problems and complaints of the people will be registered through the village and village committee level workers in this URL https://amarsarkar.tripura.gov.in/
• The web portal will help to bridge the gap between the public representatives at all levels and the common people of the state.
• A total of 78 departments, including the panchayat department, have been included in the web portal.
• Earlier in September 2022, the state government launched the ‘Har Ghar Sushasan’ initiative to mark the birthday of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. 

About Tripura :

• Governor : Satyadeo Narain Arya
• Chief Minister: Manik Sarkar
• Capital : Agartala
• Tribes : Riang, Jamatia
• Festival : Neermahal Water festival, Poush Sankranti fair

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik approves “PRARAMBH” – Odisha State Policy for Children 2022

• The Chief Minister of Odisha Shri Naveen Patnaik-led State Cabinet approved the ‘Prarambh – The Odisha State Policy for Children 2022 &  Odisha State Port Policy -2022 two major policies related to port development and children’s welfare besides 15 other proposals.

About ‘Prarambh – The Odisha State Policy for Children 2022 : 

• The Department of Women and Child Development, in collaboration with other State departments and organizations, has brought about a policy document for children in the State called PRARAMBH- the Odisha State Policy for Children, 2022.

The policy has 7 focus areas: 

1. Survival- which includes health, nutrition, water, sanitation, and hygiene.
2. Education and holistic development.
3. Child Protection
4. Identity, Family/Alternative Care, Birth Registration, and Quality of Life.
5. Special Measures for Vulnerable children,
6. Dispensation of Justice and Legal Provisions for Children.
7. Children’s Participation.

• For this policy, and in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), childhood includes the period from conception to 18 years of age.

About Odisha State Port Policy -2022 : 

• The Odisha State Port Policy -2022 envisages holistic development of the maritime ecosystem in the state, promotion of private sector development in the maritime sector, and creation of employment opportunities for youths.
• The state currently has 14 notified non-major ports
• The Cabinet also approved the implementation of a master plan for the transformation of Odisha University of Technology and Research with an outlay of Rs 1,500 crore.

About Odisha : 

• Governor: Ganeshi Lal
• Chief minister: Naveen Patnaik
• Capital: Bhubaneswar
• National Park: Simlipal National Park, Bhitarkanika National Park
• Wildlife Sanctuaries: Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary, Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary, Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary, Kotagarh Wildlife Sanctuary
• Dance : Ghumura Dance, Ranapa Dance
• Tribes : Bagata, Banjara, Munda

CURRENT AFFAIRS : BANKING & ECONOMY

Union Bank of India Ranks Second in IBA’s EASE Reform Index

• As per the report on Enhanced Access & Service Excellence (EASE) Reforms Index for Q1 FY 2022-23 by Indian Banks’ Association (IBA),  Union Bank of India is the 2nd Best Bank in adopting reforms prescribed for Public Sector Banks.

Top 5 on EASE Reforms Index : 

1. State Bank of India (SBI) – 58.4
2. Union Bank of India (UBI) – 58.3
3. Bank of Baroda (BoB)- 52.3
4. Punjab National Bank (PNB) – 41.1
5. Canara Bank – 39.1

Key Highlights : 

• Union Bank of India has been doing well in areas related to enabling various

1. Digital journeys for customer convenience
2. Upgrading analytics & big data capabilities for personalized offerings & proactive reach out to customers
3. Adopting modern technology capabilities for integrated banking experience,
4. Collaborative banking for higher efficiency
5. Employee development and better governance measures

• The performance of PSBs is measured under EASE 5.0 on five themes, with Union Bank of India setting benchmarks under two themes, i.e., ‘Modern Technology Capabilities’ and ‘Employee Development and Governance.
• The Bank has also secured the first runner-up position in the theme ‘Digital-Enabled Customer Offering’.

About EASE : 

• EASE is an initiative by the DFS (GOI) as part of the PSB Reforms Agenda and is currently under its fifth iteration which focuses on Enhanced Digital experience, Integrated and Inclusive Banking.

About Indian Banks’ Affiliation (IBA):

• Founded: 26 September 1946
• Chief Government: Sunil Mehta
• Headquarters: Mumbai. Maharashtra
• IBA was formed as a representative body of management of banking in India operating in India – an association of Indian banks and financial institutions based in Mumbai.

India’s economy to grow up to 6.3% in Q2 of FY23: RBI

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) expects India’s economy to record growth between 6.1% and 6.3% for the second quarter of the financial year FY23. 
• RBI stated that if these growth rates are realized then the country is on course for a growth rate of about 7% in 2022-23.

Over 73% of cryptocurrency users lost money

• According to a working research paper published in the Bank for International Settlements, over 73% of cryptocurrency users lost money.
• After the United States (US). and Turkey, India has the third highest number of registered downloads of crypto exchange apps.

Key Highlights :

• As of June 2022, there were over 30 million crypto exchange app downloads in India.
• But in terms of downloads per capita, India features among the countries with the lowest number of downloads.
• This is because of its vast population and crypto awareness being mostly limited to urban pockets.
• Countries such as the U.S., Canada, Australia, and the U.K. rank much higher in terms of per capita downloads.
• India also features among those countries with the lowest average monthly app usage per 1 lakh people.
• According to the study, 73%-81% of the users would have lost money.

About Cryptocurrency : 

• Cryptocurrencies are digital or virtual currencies in which encryption techniques are used to regulate the generation of their units and verify the transfer of funds.
• The first and most famous cryptocurrency, bitcoin was introduced in 2009.
• A median investor would have lost $431, corresponding to 48% of the total $900 invested.
• Most cryptocurrencies of the world are built on blockchain technology.
• Blockchain is a decentralized and distributed database on a peer-peer network that works based on a consensus mechanism involving every node (computer) on the network.
• Blockchain is a peer-to-peer distributed network that records a public history of transactions without actually recording the identities of the parties or the transaction details.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: BUSINESS NEWS

Ministers’ Panel Could Suggest 28% GST for Online Gaming:

• The group of state finance ministers is expected to recommend a 28 per cent GST duty on internet gambling, regardless of whether it is a game of skill or chance.
• Online gaming currently gets an 18% GST.
• The tax is levied on gross gaming income, which is the amount of money paid to online gambling portals.
• The Group of Minister’s report is nearly complete and will be submitted to the GST Council for consideration soon.
• However, it is likely to propose a revised formula for calculating the amount subject to the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
• The Group of Ministers (GoM), chaired by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, proposed a 28 per cent GST on the full value of the consideration, including the contest entry fee, paid by the player, without distinguishing between games of skill or chance in its previous report submitted to the Council in June.
• The Council, on the other hand, has requested that the GoM reconsider its report.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: AWARDS AND HONOUR

Google creates an interactive doodle in honour of American geologist Marie Tharp:

• Google honours Marie Tharp, an American geologist and oceanographic cartographer who contributed to the validation of continental drift theories.
• She contributed to the first ocean bottom map of the world.
• The Library of Congress recognized Tharp as one of the best cartographers of the 20th century on November 21, 1998.
• An interactive biography of Ms. Tharp is featured on Google Doodle.
• Her tale is narrated by three well-known women, Caitlyn Larsen, Rebecca Nesel, and Dr. Tiara Moore, who are actively continuing Marie Tharp’s legacy by making strides in the traditionally male-dominated fields of ocean research and geology.
• Tharp was exposed to map-making by her father, who worked for the United States Department of Agriculture.
• She earned a master’s degree in petroleum geology from the University of Michigan, which was noteworthy given the lack of women in science jobs at the time.
• She moved to New York City in 1948 and worked as the first female employee at the Lamont Geological Observatory.

About Google:

• CEO: Sundar Pichai
• Founded: 4 September 1998
• Headquarters: California, United States
• Founders: Larry Page, Sergey Brin
• Parent organization: Alphabet Inc.

Danish Manzoor Bhat received the first JaipurFoot USA Global Humanitarian Award:

• Danish Manzoor Bhat, originating from Kashmir Valley, was honoured this week at the Consulate General of India in New York with Jaipur Foot USA’s first Global Humanitarian Award.
• Consul General Randhir Jaiswal, IAS, and Prem Bhandari, Chairman, JaipurFoot USA accepted the award at the Indian High Commission in New York.
• Varun Jeph, Deputy Consul General, was also present for the private event.
• The award was created to honour and recognize the selfless work of Indians who, without regard for their own lives, serve others in need and are always a phone call away when it comes to humanitarian operations that cross boundaries.
• He was recognized for his dedication and efforts in assisting hundreds of people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, notably during the lethal second wave in India.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Retired IAS officer Shri Arun Goel takes charge as election commissioner of India

• President Ms. Droupadi Murmu appointed Retired Punjab cadre Indian Administrative (IAS) officer Shri Arun Goel as the new Election Commissioner (EC) of India.
• There was a vacancy in the EC following the retirement of Shri Sushil Chandra as CEC in May 2022.
• Shri Arun Goel will be in office till December 2027.
• He will join Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and Election Commissioner Anup Chandra Pandey in the Election Commission.
• A person can hold the office of an EC or CEC for six years or till the age of 65, whichever is earlier.

About Arun Goel : 

• He had served as secretary in the Union Ministry of Culture, and vice-chairman of the Delhi Development Authority.
• He had served as secretary in the Union finance, urban development, and labour & employment ministries. 
• He has also headed the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) in the Prime Minister’s Office.
• He has represented India at many multilateral and bilateral forums.
• Goel served as the secretary of the Union Ministry of Heavy Industries, & he took voluntary retirement on November 18, 2022.

Real11 appoints Kuldeep Yadav as brand ambassador

• Real11 has announced the appointment of Indian Cricketer, Kuldeep Yadav as its brand ambassador.
• The association with the cricketer will help it reach a wider audience in the nation.
• This partnership will play a pivotal role for the brand as the game of skill industry is growing at a brisk pace and the brand strives to set a benchmark in the space in near future.
• Real11 is a fantasy sports platform known for its innovations and creative solutions within the skill game realm

About Kuldeep Yadav :

• Kuldeep Yadav was born in  Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
• He first came into the spotlight during 2014 Under 19 World Cup where he acquired the distinction of becoming the only Indian bowler to take a hat trick in the history of the tournament.
• In 2020, in the second ODI against Australia, Yadav became the fastest spin bowler for India, in terms of innings, taking 100 wickets in ODI cricket, in his 58th innings.

Bob Iger returning to Disney as CEO for two years 

• Former Walt Disney Company. Chief Executive Bob Iger is returning to the Walt Disney Co as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
• He will replace Bob Chapek, who took over as Disney CEO in February 2020.

About  Bob Iger : 

• Robert Allen Iger served as the President of ABC Television between 1994 and 1995.
• Iger spent nearly his entire career at Disney and served as its CEO for 15 years from 2005 to 2020.

About The Walt Disney Company : 

• Founded: October 16, 1923
• Headquarters: California, United States

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS NEWS

Sebastian Vettel has announced his retirement from Formula One racing:

• Sebastian Vettel, a German racing driver, has announced his retirement from Formula One.
• Vettel won four Formula One World Championships for Red Bull between 2010 and 2013, and he previously spent six seasons with Ferrari.
• Sebastian Vettel finished 10th in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, his final race of the season.
• Before the race, Vettel was given a guard of honour by his fellow rivals.

About His Career:

• Vettel began his Formula One career in 2006 as a test driver for BMW Sauber, making one race appearance in 2007.
• Vettel appeared for Toro Rosso later that year as part of the Red Bull Junior Team and was retained as a full-time driver for 2008.
• In 2009, Vettel was promoted to Red Bull. From 2010 to 2013, Vettel won four straight titles with Red Bull, the first of which crowned him the sport’s youngest World Champion.
• He achieved the record for the most consecutive race wins in 2013 with nine.
• Vettel joined Ferrari in 2015, replacing Fernando Alonso, and became Mercedes’ and Lewis Hamilton’s closest opponent in two title campaigns in 2017 and 2018, finishing runner-up in both years.
• He left Ferrari at the end of the 2020 season to race with Aston Martin for the 2021 and 2022 seasons before announcing his retirement from Formula One at the end of the 2022 season.

Novak Djokovic has won his sixth ATP Finals Singles title:

• Novak Djokovic won his sixth ATP Finals singles championship, defeating Norway’s Casper Ruud.
• Novak Djokovic defeated his opponent 7-5, 6-3 to earn a remarkable $4.7 million payday.
• Novak Djokovic has matched Roger Federer’s record of six ATP titles.
• Novak Djokovic took advantage of all five break-point opportunities in the game.
• The ATP champion in Rome, Wimbledon, Tel Aviv, and Astana now has titles in three distinct cities.
• He also won the title in Shanghai in 2008 and has since added victories in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015.
• Novak Djokovic is also the oldest ATP Tournament champion in history.
• Casper Ruud became the first Scandinavian to compete in the ATP Finals.
• He also had his greatest year, winning in Buenos Aires, Geneva, and Gstaad.

India won the 15th Asian Airgun Championships with 25 out of 28 gold medals:

• India finished the 15th Asian Championships in South Korea with 25 gold medals.
• Manu Bhaker and Samrat Rana of India won the 10-meter Junior Air Pistol Mixed Team event.
• In qualification, Bhaker and Rana shot 578 shots and finished second to Uzbekistan’s Nigina Saidkulova and Mukhammad Kamalov.
• In the comparable senior event, the Indian duo Sangwan and Vijyaveer Sidhu won the yellow metal.
• Valeriy Rakhimzhan and Irina Yunusmetova of Kazakhstan were completely outshot by Sangwan and Vijyaveer.
• They won the qualification round with a score of 579, while the Kazakhs came in second with 577.
• In the 15th Asian Championships in South Korea, India won 25 of the 28 events.

Manika Batra is the first Indian woman to win an Asian Cup Table Tennis medal:

• Indian table tennis player Manika Batra became the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Asian Cup Table Tennis Tournament.
• Manika defeated World No.6 Hina Hayata of Japan in the women’s singles bronze medal match at the Asian Cup 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand.
• Union Minister Kiren Rijiju praised Manika Batra for her outstanding effort and achievements.

Key Highlights:

• In the medal match, Manika Batra defeated Hina Hayata 4-2.
• Manika Batra led the match 2-1, but Hayata appeared to be on the verge of tying the match with a 10-6 advantage in the fourth game.
• She scored six points and successfully turned the tide in her favour.
• Manika is India’s top-ranked table tennis player, currently rated 44th in the world.
• Manika Batra lost in the Semi-Finals to Mima Ito of Japan on the same day.
• Mima Ito won a bronze medal in Tokyo 2020.
• Manika Batra defeated World No. 23 Chen Szu Yu of Chinese Taipei in the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup 2022 Table Tennis Tournament.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: OBITUARIES

Veteran Actress Tabassum Govil passes away 

• Veteran actress Tabassum Govil, who was popularly known as Baby Tabassum passed away at the age of 78.

About Tabassum Govil :

• Tabassum was born in 1944 in Mumbai.
• She started her career as a child artist in 1947 with Nargis.
• The actress later starred in films like Mera Suhaag (1947), Manjhdhar (1947), Bari Behen (1949), Deedar (1951), and Swarg (1990).
• Tabassum hosted the popular Doordarshan celebrity talk show Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan – India’s first talk show from 1972 to 1993
• Her last film was Rajesh Khanna and Govinda-starrer “Swarg” in 1990 in which she made a guest appearance as herself.
• In the 2000s, she appeared in the daily soap “Pyaar Ke Do Naam: Ek Raadha, Ek Shyaam”.

Veteran Punjabi actress Daljeet Kaur Khangura passes away

• Veteran Punjabi film actress Daljeet Kaur Khangura passed away at the age of 69 in Raikot, Punjab.

About Daljeet Kaur Khangura : 

• Kaur was born on 15 November 1982 in Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
• She has acted in more than 10 Hindi and 70 Punjabi films.
• She is an Indian television actress primarily known for her portrayals of Niyati in Kulvaddhu, Anjali in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? and Manjiri in Kaala Teeka.
• She has appeared in several successful films, including Mamla Garbar Hai, Putt Jattan De, Patola, Ki Banu Duniya Da, and Saida Jogan.
• She participated and became the winner of Nach Baliye with Shalin Bhanot.
• In 2019, she participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 13
• Daljeet was also a national hockey and kabaddi player.

Daily CA on November 24:

• Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs and Sports, launched the ’53 Hours Challenge’ for ’75 Creative Minds Tomorrow.’
• Shri Giriraj, Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj launched the “SARAS AAJEEVIKA MELA, 2022″ at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
• The group of state finance ministers is expected to recommend a 28 per cent GST duty on internet gambling, regardless of whether it is a game of skill or chance.
• Google honours Marie Tharp, an American geologist and oceanographic cartographer who contributed to the validation of continental drift theories.
• Danish Manzoor Bhat, originating from Kashmir Valley, was honoured this week at the Consulate General of India in New York with Jaipur Foot USA’s first Global Humanitarian Award.
• Sebastian Vettel, a German racing driver, has announced his retirement from Formula One.
• Novak Djokovic won his sixth ATP Finals singles championship, defeating Norway’s Casper Ruud.
• India finished the 15th Asian Championships in South Korea with 25 gold medals.
• Indian table tennis player Manika Batra became the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Asian Cup Table Tennis Tournament.
• Jaipur International Airport Limited has received the Aerodrome license from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) following which the airport has embarked on an expansion drive.
• Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha launched a new portal, ‘Amar Sarkar’, to act as a bridge between the people and the government at the Muktadhara Auditorium in Agartala, Tripura.
• The Chief Minister of Odisha Shri Naveen Patnaik-led State Cabinet approved the ‘Prarambh – The Odisha State Policy for Children 2022 &  Odisha State Port Policy -2022 two major policies related to port development and children’s welfare besides 15 other proposals.
• As per the report on Enhanced Access & Service Excellence (EASE) Reforms Index for Q1 FY 2022-23 by Indian Banks’ Association (IBA),  Union Bank of India is the 2nd Best Bank in adopting reforms prescribed for Public Sector Banks.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) expects India’s economy to record growth between 6.1% and 6.3% for the second quarter of the financial year FY23. 
• According to a working research paper published in the Bank for International Settlements, over 73% of cryptocurrency users lost money.
• President Ms. Droupadi Murmu appointed Retired Punjab cadre Indian Administrative (IAS) officer Shri Arun Goel as the new Election Commissioner (EC) of India.
• Real11 has announced the appointment of Indian Cricketer, Kuldeep Yadav as its brand ambassador.
• Former Walt Disney Company. Chief Executive Bob Iger is returning to the Walt Disney Co as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
• Veteran actress Tabassum Govil, who was popularly known as Baby Tabassum passed away at the age of 78.
• Veteran Punjabi film actress Daljeet Kaur Khangura passed away at the age of 69 in Raikot, Punjab.