- National News:
- According to the Special Bulletin on Maternal Mortality in India 2018-2020, released by the Office of Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) of India dipped to 97 per lakh live birth for 2018-20 from 130 per lakh live birth for 2014-16.
- As per the data of the Election Commission of India, the BJP received INR 614.53 Cr as contributions during the fiscal year 2021-22 and the INC received INR 95.46 Cr for the same period. The AAP also received a contribution of INR 44.54 Cr during FY2021-22.
- Renowned journalist and Magsaysay Awardee, Ravish Kumar, resigned from NDTV following the Adani Group’s acquisition of 29.18% stakes in the channel.
- According to a Refinitiv analyst and Refinitiv ship tracking data, India is set to receive its first cargo, BW Helios, from Indonesia's Tangguh Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant at Gujarat’s Dahej terminal.
- A Kochi-based solar-electric boat manufacturer, Navalt Solar, received its first export order worth USD 650,000 from Maldives.
- International News:
- The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) successfully used a steam (water) propulsion system to propel its CubeSat EQUilibriUm Lunar-Earth Point 6U Spacecraft (EQUULEUS) that was launched by NASA’s Orion spacecraft.
- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) gave the "intangible cultural heritage status" to French baguettes. Baguette is a type of bread, made of Flour, Water, Yeast, and Salt, that has its origin in France.
- Citing racism and discrimination, the World Health Organization (WHO) changed the name of “Monkeypox” to “mpox”.
- Important Days:
- Every year December 01 is observed as World AIDS Day across the globe. It is an initiative of UNAIDS. The theme for the 2022 World AIDS Day is “Equalize”.
- Every year December 01 is celebrated as BSF Raising Day across the country. The 58th Raising Day Parade of the BSF will be held at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.
- Appointments:
- Screenwriter and Lyricist, Prasoon Joshi, was appointed as the Brand Ambassador of the Uttarakhand Government.
- Rohit Jain was appointed as the Chairperson of the Digital Entertainment Committee by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) till 2024.
- Awards and Honors:
- Forbes India’s 100 Richest 2022:
- Gautam Adani (INR 1,211,460.11 Cr) bagged the top spot.
- He was followed by Mukesh Ambani (710,723.26 Cr).
- Obituary:
- The former President of the People's Republic of China (PRC), Jiang Zemin, passed away at the age of 96. Zemin was the President of the PRC from 1993 to 2003.
- Eminent industrialist and the Vice-Chairperson of Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), Vikram Kirloskar, passed away at the age of 64.
- Sports:
- FIFA Men’s World Cup-2022:
- Day 10 updates-
- Tunisia beat France (1-0)
- Australia beat Denmark (1-0)
- Mexico beat Saudi Arabia (2-1)
- Argentina beat Poland (2-0)
- Meltwater Champions Chess Tour-2022:
- Venue- SHACK15, San Francisco
- Winner- Magnus Carlsen
- Runner-up- Jan-Krzyszt of Duda
- SEBI Restructures Advisory Panels
- Star Health Launches Policy for Outpatients
- YES Bank Partners with Turtlefin
- Vistara to Merge with Air India
Question:
Q.1 According to the Special Bulletin on Maternal Mortality in India 2018-2020, released by the Office of Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) of India for 2018-20 was?a. 87
b. 97
c. 107
d. 130
