09th-10th November, 2023
Global conference on Cooperation in Enforcement Matters, Bharat Organics brand, World Travel Market 2023, Uttarakhand Foundation Day, International Solar Alliance, Guaranteed Assured Income, Corporate Social Responsibility, Mutual Fund penetration, Adani’s Sri Lanka Port Terminal Project, PayGlocal, QS Asia University Ranking 2024, LEAP Ahead initiative, Earthshot prize 2023, ‘Eco Warrior Awards 2023, International Day of Radiology, International Day of Radiology, World Urbanism Day (World Town Planning Day), National Legal Services Day, World Quality Week, World Science Day for Peace and Development, International Week of Science and Peace
- Union Finance minister has inaugurated first global conference on Cooperation in Enforcement Matters (GCCEM) in New Delhi.
- Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has launched the Bharat Organics brand of newly created National Cooperative Organics Ltd (NCOL).
- Ministry Of Tourism has participated in World Travel Market 2023 held in London from 6th to 8th November, 2023 to showcase its diverse tourism offerings.
- President Droupadi Murmu has visited Uttarakhand on the occasion of Uttarakhand Foundation Day on 9th November.
- Chile has become 95th country to ratify the International Solar Alliance
- Canara HSBC has launched ‘Guaranteed Assured Income’ (GAIN)life insurance for Karnataka Vikas Grameen Bank
- IndusInd Bank has launched ‘IndusInd Bank Platinum RuPay Credit Card’ with Unified Payments Interface (UPI) integration.
- Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has launched Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) portal for enhancing transparency in its CSR initiatives.
- Maharashtra has highest Mutual Fund penetration in July-September quarter of FY24 as per Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) data.
- Sephora has partnered with Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) to redefine India’s beauty retail segment.
- US has announced USD 553 Million investment in Adani’s Sri Lanka Port Terminal Project.
- PayGlocal has received in-principle approval from RBI for Payment Aggregator license.
- India has highest number of universities QS Asia University Ranking 2024.
- Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) has launched LEAP Ahead initiative for startup to get access to investment, mentorship and global connect.
- UBS has revised India’s GDP growth forecast by 10 basis points to 6.3% and increased the FY25 GDP growth forecast by 20 basis points to 6.2%.
- Indian solar powered tech venture Science for Society Techno Services Private Limited (S4S Technologies) is among the winners of Earthshot prize 2023.
- Union Forest Minister has presented ‘Eco Warrior Awards 2023’ in India’s First Ever Dedicated Awards Show for Indian Forest Service Officers.
- International Day of Radiology
- World Urbanism Day (World Town Planning Day)
- National Legal Services Day
- World Quality Week
- World Science Day for Peace and Development
- International Week of Science and Peace
Table of Content
National News
- Union Finance minister has inaugurated first global conference on Cooperation in Enforcement Matters (GCCEM) in New Delhi.
- Host–
- The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has hosted the conference in collaboration with the World Customs Organisation (WCO).
- Theme–
- It takes a Network to fight a Network
- Objective–
- To facilitate sharing of insights and best practices
- To serve as a catalyst for enhancing collaboration with Indian Customs’ partner administrations and building new partnerships
- Participants–
- More than 75 delegates from over 40 Custom Administrations and organizations participated
- Launch of Operation Sesha:
- Union Finance Minister launched phase IV of ‘Operation Sesha’ by Indian Customs, in collaboration with RILO Asia-Pacific and RILO Middle-East, targeting illegal timber trade, including Red Sanders.
- Host–
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About Operation Sesha- • It was first launched in 2015 to bust organised syndicates of smugglers of precious woods. • Under this initiative Directorate of Revenue Intelligence of Indian Customs work in collaboration with probe agencies of several other countries to curb illegal trade of timber. • The name Sesha has been derived from Seshachalam forest in Andhra Pradesh. |
Source: PIB, Deccan Herald
- Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has launched the Bharat Organics brand of newly created National Cooperative Organics Ltd (NCOL).
- Union Minister has also launched NCOL’s logo, website, brochure and membership certificate to 5 cooperative societies.
- Website of National Diary Development Board has been launched.
- Other initiatives–
- Six organic products under Bharat Organics brand have been launched (arhar dal, chana dal, sugar, rajma, basmati rice and sona masoori rice)
- Total of 20 organic products will be launched by December 2023
- A retail outlet network of all organic products has been initiated under ‘Organic Under One Roof Concept’.
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About NOCL- • National Cooperative Organics Ltd is created with the aim to increase profit for organic farmer and cover the entire supply chain of organic product through cooperative network. • Headquarters- Anand, Gujarat • Established- 11 January, 2023 • Chairman- Meenesh Shah |
Source: Business Standard
- Ministry Of Tourism has participated in World Travel Market 2023 held in London from 6th to 8th November, 2023 to showcase its diverse tourism offerings.
- Theme– Incredible India! Visit India Year 2023
- The inauguration of the Indian Pavilion has been done with the objective of promoting India as a global tourist destination
- Under the Incredible India Pavilion, a total of 47 participants have represented India at WTM 2023
Source: PIB
State News
- President Droupadi Murmu has visited Uttarakhand on the occasion of Uttarakhand Foundation Day on 9th November.
- Formation- Uttarakhand was formed 27th state of India on 9th November,2000.
Source: PIB
- Formation- Uttarakhand was formed 27th state of India on 9th November,2000.
International News
- Chile has become 95thcountry to ratify the International Solar Alliance
- About International Solar Alliance–
- ISA was conceived as a joint effort by India and France to mobilize efforts against climate change through deployment of solar energy solutions
- It is an action-oriented, member-driven, collaborative platform for increased deployment of solar energy technologies as a means for bringing energy access, ensuring energy security, and driving energy transition in its member countries.
- It strives to develop and deploy cost-effective and transformational energy solutions powered by the sun to help member countries develop low-carbon growth trajectories.
- Signatories– 116 countries (94 countries have ratified)
Source: ET, ISA
- About International Solar Alliance–
Banking and Economy
- Canara HSBC has launched ‘Guaranteed Assured Income’ (GAIN)life insurance for Karnataka Vikas Grameen Bank
- Objective–
- To provide guaranteed benefits and income for life.
Source: Hindu Businessline
- To provide guaranteed benefits and income for life.
- Objective–
- IndusInd Bank has launched ‘IndusInd Bank Platinum RuPay Credit Card’ with Unified Payments Interface (UPI) integration.
- The credit card is launched in collaboration with National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI).
- It will enable customers to make payments through RuPay network using Point of Sale (POS) devices and e-commerce websites.
- Card will provide facility to convert reward points into statement credit, and air miles, or choose from multiple voucher options through IndusMoments.
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About NPCI- • The National Payments Corporation of India is an umbrella organization for operating retail payments and settlement systems in India • It is an initiative of RBI and Indian Bank Association (IBA) • It was set up under the provisions of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 • Headquarters- Mumbai • Established- 2008 • MD & CEO- Dilip Asbe |
Source: npci.org
- Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has launched Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) portal for enhancing transparency in its CSR initiatives.
- Objective–
- To facilitate transparency in receipt and disposal of CSR requests from various organizations and institutions
- About portal–
- Portal will be accessible to all 24×7, with a CSR policy and proposal checklist for examination of CSR requests.
- It was launched during Vigilance Awareness Week observed from 31st October to 5th November
- Objective–
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About IREDA- • Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited is formed in 1987 as a Mini Ratna Government of India Enterprise under Government of India and administratively controlled by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. • Headquarters- New Delhi • Established- 1987 • CMD- Pradip Kumar Das |
Source: PIB
- Maharashtra has highest Mutual Fund penetration in July-September quarter of FY24 as per Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) data.
- Maharashtra is followed by Gujarat and Karnataka.
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What is Mutual Fund penetration? • AMFI calculates MF penetration as the ratio of the states' assets under management in MFs and the gross state domestic product (GSDP). About AMFI- • Association of Mutual Funds in India is the association of all the asset management companies of SEBI registered mutual funds in India. • Headquarters- Mumbai • Established- 1995 • CEO- NS Venkatesh |
Source: Business Standard
- Sephora has partnered with Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) to redefine India’s beauty retail segment.
- As part of the partnership Reliance Beauty & Personal Care Limited will take over Sephora’s 26 stores across 13 Indian cities from Arvind Fashions Limited.
- The new partnership gives RRVL exclusive rights to build up Sephora’s presence in India across channels and add to the retailer’s existing beauty portfolio under its Tira retail brand
- Valuation of Indian beauty and personal care market- USD 17 billion
Source: livemint
- US has announced USD 553 Million investment in Adani’s Sri Lanka Port Terminal Project.
- Objective–
- To boost private-sector investments that support economic development and strategic partnerships in the region.
- The financing has been done through International Development Finance Corp (DFC).
- It is US government agency’s largest infrastructure investment in Asia.
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About DFC- • DFC was launched under President Donald Trump to aid developing nations while advancing US foreign policy. |
Source: ET
- PayGlocal has received in-principle approval from RBI for Payment Aggregator license.
- Benefit of licence–
- This license will allow PayGlocal to onboard merchants onto its platform for online payment processing.
- Benefit of licence–
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About PayGlocal- • PayGlocal offers a technology platform that facilitates secure online payments through various instruments, including cards and global alternative payment methods. What is Payment Aggregator? • Payment aggregators (also known as merchant aggregators) mean third-party service providers that allow merchants to accept payments from customers by integrating them into their websites or apps. |
Source: Hindu Business Line
- India has highest number of universities QS Asia University Ranking 2024.
- Key highlights–
- 148 universities of India found their place in QS Asia University Ranking 2024.
- Seven Indian universities were amongst the top 100 Asian universities.
- 37 new entrants are from India
- Total of 857 institutions from 25 Asian countries are ranked
- Top 3 Universities-
- Highest Indian Institution rank– IIT Bombay (40th rank)
- Best Private University– Chandigarh University
Source: livemint
- Key highlights–
- Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) has launched LEAP Ahead initiative for startup to get access to investment, mentorship and global connect.
- About LEAP Ahead–
- Objective–
- To provide a holistic support system for startups, addressing both financial and knowledge-based needs
- LEAP Ahead is a joint collaboration of Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) and The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Delhi-NCR.
- Funding Support:
- Startups can receive funding support of up to ₹1 Crore
- The objective of financial assistance is to aid startups in various stages such as scaling, growth, product diversification, and expansion into new geographical locations.
- Mentorship Program:
- A comprehensive three-month mentorship program will be provided
- The program integrates virtual and in-person sessions to offer a well-rounded learning experience for the participating startups.
- With this initiative, technology startups will gain entry into the market, experience rapid growth and diversify into new horizons.
- Learning Experience:
- The mentorship program is designed to cover various aspects crucial for startup success.
- It provides practical insights and knowledge to navigate challenges commonly faced during scaling, growth, and expansion phases.
- Objective–
- About LEAP Ahead–
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About STPI- • STPI is an organization under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology engaged in promoting software exports, nurturing tech startup ecosystem and working for the dispersal of the IT/ITES Industry. • STPI has been actively involved in strengthening the startup ecosystem in India through its Next Generation Incubation Scheme (NGIS) and 22 domain-specific Centers of Entrepreneurship innovation by providing requisite support and resources to the startups. About TiE Delhi-NCR- • TiE Delhi-NCR has continuously taken the lead in creating an increasingly positive ecosystem for entrepreneurs and investors. • TiE Delhi-NCR conducts a wide range of programs to help entrepreneurs. • These include TiEcon, Startup Expo, TiE Institute, TiE Young Entrepreneurs along with Special Interest Groups (SIGs) across sectors. |
Source: PIB
GDP Forecasts
- UBS has revised India’s GDP growth forecast by 10 basis points to 6.3% and increased the FY25 GDP growth forecast by 20 basis points to 6.2%.
- Factors responsible for near-term growth:
- UBS expects near-term growth to be supported by higher household spending during the festive season
- buoyant credit growth
- Growth Projections for Coming Years:
- UBS has anticipated India’s growth for long-run average of 6.2% and 6.5% in FY26 and FY27
- Export Outlook:
- As per the report, while exports could see marginal improvement, they are expected to remain tepid and dependent on global growth uncertainty
Source: Hindu Business Line
- As per the report, while exports could see marginal improvement, they are expected to remain tepid and dependent on global growth uncertainty
- Factors responsible for near-term growth:
Awards
- Indian solar powered tech venture Science for Society Techno Services Private Limited (S4S Technologies) is among the winners of Earthshot prize 2023.
- About Earthshot prize–
- The Earthshot Prize is a global environmental award that is rewarded to five winners each year for their contributions towards environmentalism.
- It is also known as Eco Oscars.
- Each winner receives a grant of £1 million to continue their environmental work.
- Award– £1 million per winner
- Established– 2021
- Winners for 2023-
- About Earthshot prize–
Category | Winner |
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Protect & Restore Nature | Acción Andina |
Clean Our Air | GRST |
Revive Our Ocean | WildAid Marine Program |
Build a Waste Free World | S4S Technologies |
Fix Our Climate | Boomitra |
Source: Earthshot.org, cnbc
- Union Forest Minister has presented ‘Eco Warrior Awards 2023’ in India’s First Ever Dedicated Awards Show for Indian Forest Service Officers.
- The award is presented to honour exceptional individuals and initiatives that have made significant contributions to environmental conservation and sustainable practices.
- Organised by- Indian Masterminds and Indian Forest Service Association
- Awards–
Category | Awardee |
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Forest Protection | Vasu Kanojia |
Wildlife Conservation | Dr Mohan Ram |
Wildlife Protection | Ritesh Sarothiya |
Best use of Technology for Conservation | Biswajit Mishra |
Award for Community Connect | Millo Tassar |
Source: Business Standard
Important Days
- November 8– International Day of Radiology
- Objective–
- To building greater awareness of the value that radiology contributes to safe patient care and improving public understanding of the vital role radiologists and radiographers play in the healthcare continuum.
Source: IDR
- To building greater awareness of the value that radiology contributes to safe patient care and improving public understanding of the vital role radiologists and radiographers play in the healthcare continuum.
- Objective–
- November 8– World Urbanism Day (World Town Planning Day); Theme– Learn Globally, Apply Locally
Source: APA - November 9– National Legal Services Day; Theme– Access to Justice for All: Empowering the Marginalised through Legal Awareness
- The day marks the anniversary of the enactment of the Legal Services Authorities Act in 1995.
Source: cnbc
- The day marks the anniversary of the enactment of the Legal Services Authorities Act in 1995.
- November 6-10– World Quality Week; Theme– Quality: realising your competitive potential
Source: quality.org - November 10– World Science Day for Peace and Development; Theme– Building Trust in Science
- November 9-14– International Week of Science and Peace
Source: UN
- November 9-14– International Week of Science and Peace
- November 9-14– International Week of Science and Peace
Source: ITD
Sports
- Tennis player Serena William has become the first player to receive Council of Fashion Designers of America’s (CFDA) Fashion Icon Award in 2023.
- Presenting partner of CFDA Fashion award- Amazon Fashion
- About Serena Williams-
- Serena Jameka Williams is an American former professional tennis player.
- Grand slam wins- 23
Source: ET
- Punjab has defeated Baroda to win Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023.
- About Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy–
- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is a domestic Twenty20 cricket championship in India
- It is played among the teams from the Ranji Trophy
- It is named after former Test cricketer Syed Mushtaq Ali
- Organised by– Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
Source: sportstar
- About Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy–
- Archer Deepika Kumari has won 2 Gold and 1 Silver Medal in National Games.
- She is representing Jharkhand state.
Source: sportstar
- She is representing Jharkhand state.
Memorandum of Understanding
- Solvent Extractor’s Association of India (SEA) has signed an MoU with Brazilian Association of Vegetable Oil Industries (ABIOVE) for soyabean oil import.
- Objective–
- To create a common platform to facilitate the joint interaction of both institutions under the governmental spheres of both countries
- To promote public-private partnerships of mutual interest towards economic integration between two countries in oilseed sector
- India is the largest importer of edible oil in the world.
Source: ET
- Objective–
- Axis Bank and the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) have signed an MoU.
- Objective–
- To accelerate the process of the advancement of financial inclusion (FI) and financial literacyin India.
- To conduct research, facilitate closer collaboration between industry and academia
- To promote thought leadership, and advocate for policy development
- Details of MoU–
- An Axis Bank Chair for Financial Inclusion will be set at IRMA for the duration of 5 years.
- The Chair will lead and manage field-based research efforts contributing to the development of national and state-level financial inclusion policies.
- IRMA and Axis Bank will establish a Joint Advisory Committee responsible for managing the Chair’s selection process, defining operational terms, and regularly evaluating performance.
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About Axis Bank- • Headquarters- Mumbai • Established- 1993 • CEO- Amitabh Chaudhry About IRMA- • Headquarters- Anand, Gujarat • Established- 1979 • Director- Umakant Dash |
Source: livemint
- India and Netherlands have signed a Memorandum of Intent (MoI) to cooperate on medical product regulation and enhance the quality of medical products and healthcare services for both countries.
- The MoI has been signed during a meeting of Bhagwant Khuba, Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers with Ernst Kuipers Minister of Health, Welfare and Sports of the Kingdom of Netherlands.
- An Indian delegation led by the Minister has participated in the second World Local Production Forum (WLPF) meeting being held in The Hague from 6 to 8 November 2023.
- What is World Local Production Forum (WLPF)?
- It is a platform created at the initiative of WHO with the aim of increasing access to medicines and other health technologies.
Source: PIB
- It is a platform created at the initiative of WHO with the aim of increasing access to medicines and other health technologies.
- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and the FSR Globalat IICA Campus in Manesar, Gurugram.
- Objective–
- To promote collaboration in academia and research on regulatory issues of the energy sector.
- To enhance operational capabilities within the regulatory landscape of the energy sector, both in India and worldwide.
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About IICA- • The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) is an institution established by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India as an autonomous body to act as a think-tank and a centre of excellence to support the growth of the corporate sector in India through an integrated and multi-disciplinary approach. About FSR Global • The FSR Global is an independent and neutral regulatory hub of excellence focused on the Global South. FSR Global fosters collaborations with energy stakeholders from around the world to improve the quality of infrastructure regulation and policy by co-creating knowledge that is accessible and actionable. |
Source: PIB
- IBM and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have joined hands to launch Generative AI Innovation Lab in Bengaluru.
- Kay features–
- Customers will be able to test prototypes of joint IBM-AWS solution
- Under the partnership 10,000 IBM consultants will be skilled and trained.
- Both companies will provide joint solution with generative AI capabilities for critical use cases.
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What is Generative AI- • Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence technology that can produce various types of content, including text, imagery, audio and synthetic data. About IBM- • The International Business Machines Corporation (nicknamed Big Blue) is an American multinational technology corporation. • Headquarters- Armonk, New York • CEO- Arvind Krishna About AWS- • Amazon Web Services, Inc. is a subsidiary of Amazon that provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments, on a metered, pay-as-you-go basis. • Headquarters- Seattle, Washington, US • CEO- Adam Selipsky |
Source: Businesstoday
Appointments
- Goverdhan S. Rawat and Ajay Kumar Sood have been appointed as the Deputy Managing Directors of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
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About NABARD- • NABARD is India’s apex development bank, established under an Act of Parliament to promote sustainable and equitable agriculture and rural development. • It is the apex regulatory body for overall regulation of regional rural banks and apex cooperative banks in India. • Headquarters- Mumbai • Established- 1982 • Chairman- Shaji KV |
Source: OD
- Government has appointed Sanjay Kallapur and Narayanaswamy as part-time members of National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA).
- Tenure of Appointment– 3 Years
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About National Financial Reporting Authority- • National Financial Reporting Authority is an independent regulator set up to oversee the auditing profession and the Indian Accounting Standards under the Companies Act 2013. • Duties of NFRA- o Recommend accounting and auditing policies and standards to be adopted by companies for approval by the Central Government; o Monitor and enforce compliance with accounting standards and auditing standards; o Oversee the quality of service of the professions associated with ensuring compliance with such standards and suggest measures for improvement in the quality of service; o Perform such other functions and duties as may be necessary or incidental to the aforesaid functions and duties. • Established- 2018 • Chairperson- Ajay Bhushan Pandey |
Source: ET, nfra.gov
- National Payment Corporation of India has appointed Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi as ‘UPI Safety Ambassador’.
- Objective–
- To strengthen safety awareness on digital payment platform
- He will tell users about the several initiatives taken by NPCI’s such as UPI, RuPay, and IMPS to make digital payments easy and secure.
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About NPCI- • The National Payments Corporation of India is an umbrella organization for operating retail payments and settlement systems in India • It is an initiative of RBI and Indian Bank Association (IBA) • It was set up under the provisions of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 • Headquarters- Mumbai • Established- 2008 • MD & CEO- Dilip Asbe |
Source: livemint
- Hitesh Kumar S Makwana has been appointed as Surveyor General of India.
Source: PTI - Santosh Kumar Jha has been appointed as the next CMD of Konkan Railway.
- The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) panel has recommended the name of Santosh Kumar Jha for the post of CMD of Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL).
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About Konkan Railway- • The Konkan Railway is one of the 19 railway zones in India. • Headquarters- Belapur in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra |
Source: psuwatch
Miscellaneous
- UN and International Atomic Energy Agency have collaborated to launch a new collection of stamps on Marie Curie on her 120th birth anniversary on 7th
- Objective–
- To honour the anniversary of her birth and recognize her significant contributions to nuclear science.
- About Marie Sklodowska-Curie–
- Marie Sklodowska-Curie is renowned for her pioneering breakthroughs in radioactive research and the discovery of radium and polonium.
- She coined the term ‘radioactivity,’ fundamentally transforming our understanding of the atomic and subatomic worlds.
- She is also the only person ever to receive two Nobel Prizes in different fields of science, one in physics in 1903 and one in chemistry in 1911.
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About International Atomic Energy Agency- • The International Atomic Energy Agency is an intergovernmental organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons. • Headquarters- Vienna, Austria • Established- 1957 |
Source: iaea.org
- Former SBI Chairman Dhruba Narayan Ghosh has passed away.
- He was the Chairman of SBI from 1985 to 1989.
- He has been credited for many financial reforms in the country.
- Books authored–
- Governance and Accountability: Essays on Indian Financial and Corporate Sectors (2007)
- Business and Polity: Dynamics of a Changing Relationship (2011)
- No Regrets (2015)
Source: TOI
- WHO has released Global TB report 2023.
- Key findings of the reports–
- TB Incidence in India:
- India continues to have the highest incidence of tuberculosis globally, accounting for 27% of the total TB cases worldwide.
- Positive Trends for India:
- The report has highlighted two positive trends for India-
- an increase in reporting of TB cases, reaching 24.2 lakh cases in 2022
- an improvement in treatment coverage, reaching 80%
- The report has highlighted two positive trends for India-
- Mortality Drop:
- Mortality has decreased from 4.94 lakhs in 2021 to 3.31 lakhs in 2022 based on India’s Sample Registration System dataset for calculations
- Global Contribution:
- India’s contribution to global TB mortality dropped from 36% in previous years to 26% in 2022
- National TB Prevalence Survey:
- India was the only country to complete a National TB prevalence survey since 2019, and the results have contributed to estimates of TB incidence in the WHO report.
- Treatment Coverage:
- India has witnessed a 19% increase in TB treatment coverage over the previous year, with over 80% treatment coverage achieved.
- Only four out of 30 high-burden countries globally achieved this level of treatment coverage
- TB Elimination Target:
- India’s target for TB elimination is set for 2025, aiming for no more than 44 new TB cases per lakh population by that year.
- current incidence of cases- 199 cases per lakh in 2023.
- TB Incidence in India:
- Key findings of the reports–
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About WHO- • World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. • Headquarters- Geneva, Switzerland • Established- 1948 • Director General- Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus |
Source: Indian Express
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