07th November, 2023

1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the extension of Pradhan Mantri Gareeb Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) for another five years till 2028.
2. President Droupadi Murmu has inaugurated Navdurga Path skywalk and remodelled Navdurga Path skywalk at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir.
3. Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck has arrived in India on a high-profile trip,
4. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched “Women for Water, Water for Women“- Jal Diwali campaign.
5. 17th Jaipur Literature Festival 2024 is set to take place from February 1, 2024.
6. COLORS, India’s leading Hindi General Entertainment Channel (GEC), has announced its collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Development’s ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao‘ initiative.
7. Swedish firm Saab AB has become India’s first 100% FDI in defence sector.
8. NTPC Renewable Energy Limited has started commercial operation of its first project, 50 MW Dayapar wind project in Kachch, Gujarat.
9. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has acquired Mercator Petroleum for 148 crores in an insolvency proceeding.
10. Indian Army’s aviation unit has successfully tested a new generation rocket and turret ammunition system from Rudra attack helicopter.
11. ‘Surat’ has become the first warship to be named after a city in Gujarat.
12. Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2023 organised by Indian army in collaboration with Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS) has been concluded.
13. Kerala Responsible Tourism Mission has been awarded the Global Responsible Tourism Award 2023 in the category of “best for local sourcing, food, and craft.
14. International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
15. New York City has won the First US National Gatka Championship.
16. Sri Lankan player Angelo Mathews has become the first cricketer to get ‘Timed Out’ in International Cricket.
17. Indian men hockey team has won bronze medal at Sultan of Johar Cup 2023.
18. Appointment Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension of the term of two public sector banks.
19. Centre has appointed 12 nodal officers in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Central Bureau of Film Certification (CBFC) to act against film piracy.
20. Dabur India has appointed former Chief Election Commissioner as new non-executive independent director.
21. Rohit Rishi has been appointed as the Executive Director of Bank of Maharashtra New technology for converting CO₂ to CO has been developed to aid in the production of eco-friendly steel.
22. NASA has launched Integral Field Ultraviolet Spectroscope Experiment (INFUSE) mission to study the Cygnus Loop.
23. Indian poet Gieve Patel has passed away.

National News

1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the extension of Pradhan Mantri Gareeb Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) for another five years till 2028.
   • About PMGKAY–
     • The scheme was launched in 2020 as a response to the economic challenges faced during the covid pandemic.
   • Objective–
     • To provide 5kg of free food grains to eligible ration card holders under NFSA.
   • Operated by–
     • Department of Food and Public Distribution under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

2. President Droupadi Murmu has inaugurated Navdurga Path skywalk and remodelled Parvati Bhawan at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir.
   • About Skywalk–
     • It is a pedestrian flyover that is built of 20 feet above existing track to separate the to reach and return from the Bhawan.

   • About Parvati Bhawan–
     • It is a free of cost luggage deposit facility for pilgrims.
     • It is directly linked with the skywalk to ensure pilgrims directly reach the shrine after depositing their luggage.
     • It has costed ₹15 crore and has facilities of 1500 lockers.
       Source: The Hindu
3. Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck has arrived in India on a high-profile trip.
   • Objective–
     • To strengthen bond of friendship and cooperation between two countries.

4. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched “Women for Water, Water for Women“- Jal Diwali campaign.
   • Organised by– Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in in partnership with the National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM) and Odisha Urban Academy
   • Objective-
     • Increase inclusion of women in water governance
     • familiarizing and educating women about the AMRUT scheme and its widespread impact
   • About Jal Diwali campaign-
     • It is a transformative campaign, under the flagship scheme Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT).
     • The campaign has witnessed participation of over 14,000 women from various parts of the country.
     • The women have embarked on visits to around 500 Water Treatment Plants (WTPs)
     • Women have gained invaluable firsthand knowledge of the intricate processes involved in delivering clean and safe drinking water to households
       Source: PIB

State News

1. 17th Jaipur Literature Festival 2024 is set to take place from February 1, 2024.
   • It is gathering of smart and creative people that happens every year.
   • It is also referred as ‘greatest literary show on Earth’
   • Theme–
     • ‘Stories Unite Us’

   • Speakers–
     • There will be 25 awesome speakers from different areas, like writers, thinkers, and experts.

   • Objective–
     • The main goal of the festival is to have important and interesting conversations about books, ideas, and the world.

   • Venue–
     • JLF usually happens in the beautiful city of Jaipur, known for its history and culture.
   • Schedule–
     • February 1 to February 5, 2024.
       Source: NDTV

Banking and Economy

1. COLORS, India’s leading Hindi General Entertainment Channel (GEC), has announced its collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Development’s ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao‘ initiative.
   • Objective–
     • To generate popular conversation and raise awareness about the issue of girl child abandonment in society through the launch of a new fiction show named “Doree.

   • About collaboration–
     • As part of the collaboration, COLORS will actively promote the 24-hour emergency toll-free Child Helpline number (1098).
     • This helpline is intended to assist anyone seeking help for any abandoned girl child across the nation.

   • About the Show ‘Doree’–
     • The social drama “Doree” revolves around a six-year-old girl named Doree, who fights against a patriarchal society for her rights. The show features popular television actors such as Amar Upadhyay, Sudhaa Chandran, and child actor Mahi Bhanushali.

   
   

2. Swedish firm Saab AB has become India’s first 100% FDI in defence sector.
   • The permission is given for manufacture of latest system Carl-Gustaf M4 rocket system.
   • The FDI proposal is valued at less than 500 Crore.
   • FDI will be done through Saab FFV India Private Limited, a subsidiary of Saab incorporated in 2022.
   • Current FDI rules in defence sector–
     • Automatic route- FDI up to 74%
     • Clearence from Central government- FDI more than 74%

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3. NTPC Renewable Energy Limited has started commercial operation of its first project, 50 MW Dayapar wind project in Kachch, Gujarat.
   • It is the first capacity in India to be declared commercial under new Indian Electricity Grid code and General Network Access Regime.
   • Also, there are 15 other renewable energy projects under different stages of execution totalling to a capacity of 6,210 MW.
   • In addition to solar and wind capacity, NTPC REL is also investing in Green Hydrogen technologies.
   • The total installed capacity of NTPC Group has become 73,874 MW and the total RE operational capacity of NTPC Group now stands at 3,364 MW.

4. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has acquired Mercator Petroleum for 148 crores in an insolvency proceeding.
   • The resolution plan submitted by IOC for 100% stake in Mercator Petroleum Limited has been approved by National Company Law Tribunal.
   • Mercator Petroleum Limited has an onland oil and gas exploration block in Cambay Basin, Gujarat.

Source: ET

Defence News

1. Indian Army’s aviation unit has successfully tested a new generation rocket and turret ammunition system from Rudra attack helicopter.
   • About Rudra helicopter–
     • It is the first indigenous attack helicopter.
     • It is an advanced version of the Advanced Light Helicopter (Dhruv).
     • Usage– Reconnaissance, troop transport, anti-tank warfare and close troop support
     • Manufactured by– Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
       Source: TOI
2. ‘Surat’ has become the first warship to be named after a city in Gujarat.
   • About Surat–
     • It is the fourth ship of the indigenously designed and constructed Project 15B (Visakhapatnam Class) destroyers.
     • The warship carries indigenous BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missiles and indigenous Torpedo tube launchers.
   • About the Ship’s crest–
     • The crest of Indian Navy’s latest guided missile destroyer ‘Surat’ has been unveiled by Chief Minister of Gujarat in presence of Chief of Naval Staff.
     • The crest of under-constriction warship depicts the famous Hazira lighthouse that was built in 1836 at the southern entrance of Khambhat and an Asiatic lion which symbolises majesty and strength.
       Source: ET
3. Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2023 organised by Indian army in collaboration with Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS) has been concluded.
   • Theme– ‘Serving India and Indo Pacific Region- Collaborating for Comprehensive Security’
   • Venue & Date– Manekshaw Centre & 3-4 November
   • Key takeaways– Security Challenges in South Asia and the Indo-Pacific
   • Sessions–

Source: PIB

Awards

1. Kerala Responsible Tourism Mission has been awarded the Global Responsible Tourism Award 2023 in the category of “best for local sourcing, food, and craft.
   • The award is a recognition of the sustainable and women-inclusive initiatives promoted by Kerala’s Responsible Tourism Mission (RTM).
   • The RTM has been actively involved in implementing responsible tourism practices in the state.
     Source: The Hindu

Important Days

1. November 6– International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
   Source: UN

Sports

1. New York City has won the First US National Gatka Championship.
   • Organised by– Gatka Federation USA
   • Runner up– Kansas Gatka Association
     Source: The Print

   
   
2. Sri Lankan player Angelo Mathews has become the first cricketer to get ‘Timed Out’ in International Cricket.
   • The incident happened during the world cup match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in New Delhi.
   • What is timed out rule?
     • According to the men’s cricket World Cup 2023 playing conditions, “After the fall of a wicket or the retirement of a batter, the incoming batter must, unless Time has been called, be ready to receive the ball or for the other batter to be ready to receive the next ball within 2 minutes of the dismissal or retirement.”
     • If the batsman fails to do so, he will be considered out.
       Source: Indian Express

   
   
3. Indian men hockey team has won bronze medal at Sultan of Johar Cup 2023.
   • The junior Indian men’s hockey team beat Pakistan 6-5 in a shootout.
   • Venue– Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru, Malaysia
   • Germany has won the gold medal by defeating Australia.
   • Number of teams– 8

Source: Olympics.com

Appointments

1. Appointment Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension of the term of two public sector banks.
   • The term of office of AS Rajeev, MD & CEO of Bank of Maharashtra has been extended for six months till his superannuation.
   • The term of MV Rao, MD & CEO of Central Bank of India has been extended till July 31, 2025.

2. Centre has appointed 12 nodal officers in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Central Bureau of Film Certification (CBFC) to act against film piracy.
   • The complaints related to film piracy can be lodged and action will be taken within 48 hours.
   • The officers are empowered to issue direction to take down the pirated content from digital platform.
   • Working Mechanism–
     • Any original copyright holder or any person authorised by them for the purpose can file complaint with the nodal officers to take down the pirated content from online platforms.
     • The copyright holder will have to submit the proof of ownership
       Source: ET

3. Dabur India has appointed former Chief Election Commissioner as new non-executive independent director.
   • Tenure– 5 years

4. Rohit Rishi has been appointed as the Executive Director of Bank of Maharashtra.

Source: ET

Miscellaneous

1. New technology for converting CO₂ to CO has been developed to aid in the production of eco-friendly steel.
   • About Technology–
     • Technology is developed by Department of Science and Technology backed National Centre of Excellence in Carbon Capture and Utilization at IIT Bombay.
     • Method converts carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide using electro catalytic condition at ambient temperature.
     • The patented technology operates in presence of water.
       Source: ET

   
   
2. NASA has launched Integral Field Ultraviolet Spectroscope Experiment (INFUSE) mission to study the Cygnus Loop.
   • What is Cygnus Loop?
     • Cygnus Loop is a supernova remnant that took place 20,000 years ago.
     • It is about 2,600 light years away from the Earth.
   • Objective–
     • To study the Cygnus Loop and try to understand the life cycle of stars

   • What will INFUSE mission do?
     • The INFUSE mission is expected to collect information about the remnant for a few minutes from a height of 150 miles (240 km).
     • Specifically, the instrument will gather light streaming from the Cygnus Loop in far-ultraviolet wavelengths.
     • INFUSE will observe how the supernova dumps energy into the Milky Way by catching light given off just as the blast wave crashes into pockets of cold gas floating around the galaxy.
       Source: WION

3. Indian poet Gieve Patel has passed away.
   • He was famous in artistic field as a playwright, a poet and a painter.
     Source: TOI

   
   

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