- National News:
- The Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, RK Singh, announced a waiver of inter-state transmission charges on wheeling electricity for new hydropower projects for 18 years.
- The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Comptroller General of the Republic of Chile in Santiago to enhance institutional and professional capabilities by learning each other’s best practices.
- Tata Play became the first company to file a confidential Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI for its Initial Public Offering (IPO).
- In order to maintain the “sanctity and purity” of places of worship, the Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu government to ban the use of mobile phones in temples across the state.
- The Meghalayan Cabinet approved the Meghalaya Mental Health & Social Care Policy to address the issues of mental health and social care.
- International News:
- Cost of Living Index 2022:
- Released by Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU)
- New York and Singapore tied for the top position
- They were followed by Tel Aviv (Israel)
- Pakistan’s central bank said that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia extended its term for a USD 3 billion deposit to support the fragile economy of the cash-strapped country.
- Important Days:
- Every year 03 December is observed as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities around the world. It is an initiative of the UNGA (United Nations General Assembly). This year’s theme for the day is “Transformative Solutions for Inclusive Development: The Role of Innovation in Fuelling an Accessible and Equitable World”.
- Appointments:
- Rajeeva Laxman Karandikar was appointed as the part-time Chairperson of the National Statistical Commission (NSC) of India for a period of 3 years by the Government of India.
- Former West Indies all-rounder and an IPL veteran, Dwayne Bravo, was appointed as the bowling coach of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Bravo is the highest wicket-taker (183) in the IPL.
- Awards and Honors:
- Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF Book Prize 2022:
- Winner- “The Chipko Movement: A People’s History” by Shekhar Pathak
- Baillie Gifford Prize 2022:
- Winner- “Super-Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne” by Katherine Rundell
- Obituary:
- Renowned film producer, K Muralidharan, passed away at the age of 65 years. He was known for producing movies like “Anbe Sivam”, “Ulavathurai”, “Priyamudan”, “Pudhupettai”, “Unnai Thedi”, etc.
- Sports:
- FIFA Men’s World Cup-2022:
- Day 12 updates-
- South Korea beat Portugal (2-1)
- Uruguay beat Ghana (2-0)
- Switzerland beat Serbia (3-2)
- Cameroon beat Brazil (1-0)
- Vijay Hazare Trophy Finals-2022:
- Venue- Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Result- Saurashtra beat Maharashtra by 5 wickets
- Player of the Match- Sheldon Jackson 133*(136)
- SEBI Reduces Timeline for Listing Debt Securities
- India Signs an Agreement with South Korea
- Fino Payments Joins Hands with Protean
- Germany to Fund Energy Transition Projects in India
Question:
Q.1 Who won the 2022 Vijay Hazare Trophy?a. Maharashtra
b. Saurashtra
c. Punjab
d. Railways
