Current Affairs One - Liner : 30th November 2023

National: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu inaugurated a national conference on ‘Integration of Yoga in School Education System-Manifesting the thought’ , organized by Kaivalyadhama as part of its centenary year…

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RBI fines Bank of America, N.A., HDFC Bank

Current Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed fines on both Bank of America, N.A. and HDFC Bank for violating certain norms. The penalty on Bank of America, N.A. has been imposed for violation of RBI’s ins…

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International Jaguar Day 2023: 29 November

Current Context: International Jaguar Day is a day to celebrate and raise awareness about the jaguar, the largest feline species in the Americas and the third largest in the world. It is observed annually on November 29t…

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BBIL, Sydney University ink MoU to collaborate on vaccine R&D & infectious diseases

Current Context: The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL) and the University of Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute was announced on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 in Hydraba…

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Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan has been approved by the Cabinet

Current Context: The Union Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN). This scheme is designed to improve the socio-econ…

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SEBI introduced significant amendments at the 203rd Meeting of SEBI Board

Current Context: The significant amendments were introduced at the 203rd Meeting of the SEBI Board on November 25, 2023. The 203rd SEBI Board meeting introduced key amendments: Social Stock Exchange (SSE): Changes to boos…

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Current Affairs One - Liner : 29th November 2023

National: The word “Authentic” is indeed Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year for 2023. The vaccine maker Indian Immunologicals Ltd (IIL) has launched a measles and rubella vaccine called Mabella for children . This vaccine …

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First-Ever UN World Sustainable Transport Day – November 26, 2023

Current Context: The United Nations General Assembly designated November 26, 2023, as the first-ever World Sustainable Transport Day. This day recognizes the important role of safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainabl…

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The Currency Demand Paradox: RBI Paper Emphasizes Cybersecurity and Customer Protection

Current Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a paper titled “Cash versus Digital Payment Transactions in India: Decoding the Currency Demand Paradox” which discusses the simultaneous growth of cash and …

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Launch of the Centre of Data for Public Good (CDPG)

Current Context: The Centre of Data for Public Good (CDPG) was recently launched by the Foundation for Science Innovation and Development (FSID) within the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). The Centre of Data for Publi…

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The government launched the first tranche auction of critical and strategic minerals

Current Context: The Indian government has indeed launched the first-ever auction process for critical minerals on 29th November 2023. This initiative is aimed at boosting the economy and paving the way towards clean en…

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5th Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue held in New Delhi, 4 MoUs inked by NMF

Current Context: The 5th Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD-2023) was held in New Delhi from 15 to 17 November 2023. This annual apex-level regional strategic dialogue of the Indian Navy engaged globally renowned exper…

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Current Affairs One - liner : 28th November 2023

National: IndiGo Airlines is set to be the first airline to operate flights from the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) . The airport is scheduled to be operational by the end of 2024. Union Minister Hardeep Singh …

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“Guide on Gender-Inclusive Communication” launched on 28 November 2023

Current Context: “Guide on Gender-Inclusive Communication” launched on 28 November 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, by the UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child D…

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The Indian Coast Guard conducted the 9th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-IX)

Current Context: The 9th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-IX) was conducted by the Indian Coast Guard on 25 Nov 2023 off Vadinar, Gujarat. The exercise aimed to assess the preparedness and coordinat…

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Red Planet Day 2023: 28 November

Current Context: Red Planet Day is celebrated on November 28th. This day commemorates the launch of the Spacecraft Mariner 4 by NASA in 1964, which was the first craft to ever reach Mars. The day is dedicated to celebrat…

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RBI Adds 19 Unauthorised Forex Trading Platforms In Alert List

Current Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has added 19 more unauthorized forex trading platforms to its alert list. This is the second time this year that the RBI has updated this list. The entities added include B…

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Cambodia’s Angkor Wat becomes the 8th wonder of the world

Current Context: Angkor Wat, located in the heart of Cambodia, has indeed been declared the eighth Wonder of the World. Angkor Wat surpassed Italy’s Pompeii to earn this recognition. Here are some fascinating facts about…

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Current Affairs One - liner : 26th & 27th November 2023

National: The Central government has exempted the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) from the Right to Information (RTI) Act . CERT-In is the national nodal agency for responding to computer security incidents. The…

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HDFC Bank appoints former NABARD chairman Bhanwala as director

Current Context: HDFC Bank has indeed appointed former NABARD chairman Harsh Kumar Bhanwala as an additional independent director. Bhanwala has been appointed for a period of three consecutive years from January 25, 2024…

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