- National News:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled India’s Logo, Theme, and Website for its G20 Presidency that will be held in India in 2023. The theme of the G20 Summit 2023 will be, “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: One Earth, One Family, One Future” and the website is www.g20.in.
- Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the Netherlands became India’s top export destination for its petroleum product exports in the first two quarters (Q1 and Q2) of FY23.
- A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the State Bank of India (SBI) and the Business Association of Nagas (BAN) at the recently held National Integrate Innovate Expand (NIIE) Trade Fair, to finance 1000 entrepreneurs in Nagaland.
- Kerala became the first state in the country to launch uniform gold prices based on the bank rate. The state will implement uniform pricing on 916 purity 22-carat gold.
- With the objective to revive traditional arts, the Rajasthan Government launched the Rajasthan Handicraft Policy-2022.
- International News:
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launched a Satellite-Carrying Rocket, Ghaem 100. It is capable of carrying satellites of 80 kg in a 500 km orbit.
- The Austrian movie “Alma and Oskar” directed by veteran Director, Dieter Berner, will open the 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI). IFFI will be held from November 20- November 28 2022 in Goa.
- Military Exercises:
- 26th International Malabar Naval Exercise:
- Venue- Yokosuka, Japan
- Participants- India, Japan, Australia, and the USA
- Important Days and Weeks:
- Every year November 09 is observed as National Legal Services Day across the country. It is observed as on this day, the Legal Services Authorities Act 1987 came into force on 9th November 1995.
- Every year November 09 is observed as Uttarakhand Foundation Day aka Uttrakhand Divas. It is observed as on this day, the 27th state of India i.e. Uttarakhand came into existence under the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000.
- Every year November 09-14 is observed as the International Week of Science and Peace across the world. It is an initiative of the United Nations to encourage people to contribute towards global peace.
- Appointments:
- Bjorn Gulden was appointed as the Chief Executive of the German sportswear brand, Adidas. He will succeed Kasper Rorsted.
- Awards and Honors:
- Indian Physician and Scientist, Dr. Subhash Babu, became the first Indian to receive the prestigious 2022 Bailey K Ashford Medal and 2022 Fellow of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Award.
- Books and Authors:
- The former Australian all-rounder, Shane Watson, authored a book named, “Winning the Inner Battle: Bringing the Best Version of You to Cricket”.
- Nirmala James authored a new book named, “E. K. Janaki Ammal: Life and Scientific Contributions”. The book is published by Enview Research and Development.
- Sports:
- ICC Hall of Fame 2022 List:
- Shivnarine Chanderpaul (West Indies)
- Charlotte Edwards (England)
- Abdul Qadir (Pakistan)
- BWF Para-Badminton World Championship 2022:
- Venue- Tokyo, Japan
- Men’s Category Winner- Pramod Bhagat
- Women’s Category Winner- Manisha Ramadass
- BEE Join Hands with SIDBI to Promote Energy Efficiency
- LIC Buys Stakes in Voltas
- DRDO Launches Testing Facilities for SONAR
- DMRC Signs MoU with BEL
Question:
Q.1 Who became the first Indian to be awarded the 2022 Bailey K Ashford Medal and 2022 Fellow of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Award?a. Subhash Babu
b. Ramesh Babu
c. Sudeep Babu
d. Rajendra Babu
