16th-17th November, 2023

1. Government has launched software application ‘Dashboard’ for real-time, prompt and effective Parliament business.
2. Department of Telecom has granted licenses to Jio Satellite Communication and Bharti Enterprises backed OneWeb to provide satellite broadband internet service in India.
3. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Institute of Pathology (NIP), Delhi has launched Diagnostic Services in Healthcare: Availability and Geo-mapping of Laboratory services in India (DISHA).
4. Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan has been on a 3-day visit to United Arab Emirates from 1st to 3rd
5. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has co-chaired 1st Australia-India Education and Skill Council meeting (AIESC).
6. Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) has organised the maiden INDUS-X Investors Meet in New Delhi before the 2+2 Indo-US Ministerial Dialogue.
7. India has hosted 33rd conference of the WOAH (World Organization for Animal Health) Regional Commission for Asia and the Pacific from November 13 to 16, 2023 in New Delhi.
8. PM Narendra Modi has visited Jharkhand from 15th to 16th
9. Uttarakhand is set to become 1st state to implement Uniform Civil Code.
10. Federal Bank has launched UPI Lite for small-value digital payment.
11. InCred holding has become the 2nd Unicorn of 2023.
12. Clean energy has overtaken fossil fuels in global job market as per the International Energy Agency (IEA) World Energy Employment 2023 (WEE 2023) report.
13. International Olympic Committee has awarded Olympic Cup 2023 to Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation.
14. 15th edition of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) Healthcare Excellence Award has been held in New Delhi.
15. World Kindness Day
16. National Newborn Week
17. Children’s Day
18. International Day of Tolerance
19. National Press Day
20. World Philosophy Day
21. Samarkand Institute of Economics and Services, Uzbekistan has signed an MoU with University of Delhi.
22. International Atomic Energy Agency has launched Open Data Platform to make scientific data more accessible to decision makers, experts and the public.
23. Sahara India Pariwar founder And Chairman Subrata Roy has passed away
24. Padma Vibhushan Awardee and hospitality icon Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi has passed away.
25. Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has set a target for its members to adopt 5% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) usage by 2030.

National News

1. Government has launched software application ‘Dashboard’ for real-time, prompt and effective Parliament business.
   • Key points–
     • The portal will serve as a dashboard for all activities of DST.
     • DST officials can use Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven technology to analyse Parliament Questions on various parameters including member’s profile.
     • The portal will facilitate real-time, prompt and effective Parliament Questions, Acts of Parliament and Gazette Notifications of Government of India as well as cabinet notes.
   • Other initiative–
     • Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has also laid down the foundation stone of the new auditorium-cum-guest house complex in the premises of the ‘Technology Bhawan’ which is headquarter of Department of Science & Technology.
       Source: ET

2. Department of Telecom has granted licenses to Jio Satellite Communication and Bharti Enterprises backed OneWeb to provide satellite broadband internet service in India.
   • The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has already granted OneWeb and Jio Satellite the global mobile personal communication by satellite services (GMPCS) licence that is required to offer satellite-based broadband services in India.
   • While Jio Satellite received its ISP license a month back, OneWeb was given the ISP A (national area) and very small aperture terminal (VSAT) licences.
     Source: Business Standard

3. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Institute of Pathology (NIP), Delhi has launched Diagnostic Services in Healthcare: Availability and Geo-mapping of Laboratory services in India (DISHA).
   • Objective–
     • To make diagnostic services through Geo-mapping labs services in India

   • Key features–
     • It is a user-friendly and comprehensive dynamic online map to make available information of relevant laboratory services to users.
     • free DISHA website that catalogues diagnostic public healthcare facilities across country will enable increased utilisation of public health services.
       Source: The Hindu

4. Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan has been on a 3-day visit to United Arab Emirates from 1st to 3rd
   • Objective–
     • To foster collaboration, participation and synergy in critical areas of mutual interest in the education and the skill domain.
   • Key events during the visit–
     • He had discussions with officials, academicians, representatives from the Indian diaspora, and business leaders.
     • The discussions have focused on the education and skilling roadmap between the two countries.
   • Key agreements–
     • NSDC International has signed an agreement with We One to support the skill development and employment opportunities for the front-line workforce.
     • NSDC and EFS Facilities Services Group have entered into a MoU to facilitate Skilled International Workforce Mobility for Indian nationals.
       Source: PIB

5. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has co-chaired 1st Australia-India Education and Skill Council meeting (AIESC).
   • AIESC will build stronger knowledge bridges and establish knowledge vertical
   • 5 MoU’s were signed–
     • Innovative Research Universities consortium campus:
       • The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) is a coalition of 7 public universities across Australia: Flinders University, James Cook University, La Trobe University, Murdoch University, Griffith University, University of Canberra, and Western Sydney University.
       • Objective–
         • To provide a framework for closer cooperation between parties in strengthening the Australia-India education partnership. Under the MOU

     • Deakin University and National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC):
       • Deakin University has developed the ‘Global Job Readiness Program’ (GJRP) in partnership with India’s National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC) to address skills shortages in India.

       
       
     • Deakin University and IIT Gandhinagar:
       • MoU is signed with the aim to provide support for a quality higher education and research ecosystem in the local region.
     • Monash University and Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad:
       • This MoU is for the collaboration on academic and research activities in the area of critical minerals and other areas of mutual interest.
     • Monash University and International Centre of Excellence in Mining (ICEM):
       • MoU is signed to foster research and innovation collaboration between Monash and iCEM to in support of the mining and mineral development sector in India.
         Source: PIB

6. Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) has organised the maiden INDUS-X Investors Meet in New Delhi before the 2+2 Indo-US Ministerial Dialogue.
   • About INDUS-X (Gurukul)-
     • The first-ever INDUS-X Investors Event aimed to attract investors to startups and MSMEs in the defence sector under the INDUS-X initiative.
     • Stakeholders from both the US and India, including startups, investors, incubators, and industry representatives, participated.
       Source: PIB

7. India has hosted 33rd conference of the WOAH (World Organization for Animal Health) Regional Commission for Asia and the Pacific from November 13 to 16, 2023 in New Delhi.
   • Organised by– Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
   • Key features-
     • The event aligns Indian culture with the One Health movement, emphasizing collective efforts for human, animal, and environmental health.
     • Delegates and experts discussed issues like bird flu, rabies, and FMD, emphasizing collaborative regional approaches and preventive measures
     • The decision to host the event was made during the 90th general session of World Assembly of Delegates of the WOAH in Paris in May 2023.
     • Indonesia has expressed willingness to host the next WOAH regional conference for Asia and the Pacific.
       Source: PIB

State News

1. PM Narendra Modi has visited Jharkhand from 15th to 16th November.
   • Key highlights–
     • He has participated in various events and addressed celebration of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas 2023.
     • He has launched ₹24,000 crore project for development of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTGs)
     • He has released instalment of ₹18,000 crore under PM-KISAN scheme
     • He also laid the foundation of projects worth ₹7,200 crore in state.
     • PM has launched ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ and PM Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyaan (PM JANMAN).
       Source: TOI
2. Uttarakhand is set to become 1st state to implement Uniform Civil Code.
   • A five-member panel has been constituted to recommend on the issue.

Source: TOI, frontline

Banking and Economy

1. Federal Bank has launched UPI Lite for small-value digital payment.

2. InCred holding has become the 2nd Unicorn of 2023.
   • It has raised Rs 500 crore in its latest round of Series D funding.
   • The first company to become unicorn in 2023 is Zepto.

Source: Business Standard

Reports and Indices

1. Clean energy has overtaken fossil fuels in global job market as per the International Energy Agency (IEA) World Energy Employment 2023 (WEE 2023) report.
   • Key observations–
     • Clean Energy Job Growth Surpasses Fossil Fuels:
       • In 2021, clean energy jobs worldwide exceeded those in the traditional fossil fuel sector for the first time, totalling 35 million compared to 32 million in fossil fuels.

     • Global Trends in Job Growth:
       • Clean energy jobs are growing at more than 3.6 times the rate of fossil fuel jobs.
       • Clean energy sectors globally added 4.7 million jobs, outpacing the slower recovery of fossil fuel jobs after layoffs in 2020.
       • India and West Asia were the only major regions to experience growth in both clean energy and fossil fuel employment from 2019 to 2022.

     • Global Ranking of Energy Workers:
       • India has the third-highest number of workers in the energy sector, following China and the Asia-Pacific regions.
     • India’s Employment Scenario:
       • Fossil fuel employment in India rose above pre-pandemic levels, while the country also saw the fourth-highest number of new clean energy jobs generated.
     • Major Contributors to Clean Energy Job Growth:
       • More than half of the job growth in clean energy since 2019 is attributed to five sectors: solar photovoltaic (PV) cells, wind, electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing, heat pump, and critical mineral mining.

     • Key Clean Energy Sectors:
       • Solar PV is the largest among these sectors, with around 4 million jobs.
       • Manufacturing of EVs and their batteries is a significant source of growth, adding well over 1 million jobs globally since 2019.

Source: Business Standard, IEA

Awards

1. International Olympic Committee has awarded Olympic Cup 2023 to Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation.
   • Why?
     • To recognize its long-term commitment for supporting refugee athletes and refugees worldwide through taekwondo.

2. 15th edition of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) Healthcare Excellence Award has been held in New Delhi.
   • Objective–
     • To felicitate organisations and individuals for their invaluable contributions to the healthcare space in different categories on Thursday.
   • Categories of award–
     • Excellence in Patient Safety & Care
     • Excellence in Patient Service Delivery
     • Excellence in Community Engagement
     • Digital Transformation Initiative of the Year
     • Training & Skill Development Initiative of the Year

Source: ficci

Important Days

1. November 13– World Kindness Day; Theme– Be Kind Wherever Possible
   Source: Business Standard
2. November 14– Children’s Day (Bal Diwas)
   • It is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of 1st Prime Minister of Independent India Bharat Ratna Jawaharlal Nehru.
   • 14 November, 2023 marks 134th birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
     Source: HT
   
   
3. November 15-21– National Newborn Week; Theme– Safety, Quality and Nurturing care- Birth Right of Every Newborn
   Source: nhm
4. November 16– International Day of Tolerance
   Source: UNESCO
5. November 16– National Press Day; Theme– Media in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
   Source: AIR
6. November 16– World Philosophy Day
   Source: unesco

Memorandum of Understanding

1. Samarkand Institute of Economics and Services, Uzbekistan has signed an MoU with University of Delhi.
   • Objective–
     • To unlock a range of prospects for students, faculty and researchers hailing from Samarkand and Delhi, according to an official release.
     • This partnership will make significant contributions to the overarching objectives of global education and research, it added.
       Source: Financial Express

Miscellaneous

1. International Atomic Energy Agency has launched Open Data Platform to make scientific data more accessible to decision makers, experts and the public.
   • Objectives–
     • for stronger transparency and enhanced international knowledge sharing
   • About IAEA Data Platform–
     • It centralizes access to various publicly shared datasets on a single platform.
     • The data can be maintained and standardized more efficiently and data users such as Member States, researchers and scientists can visualize and download data in a variety of formats.

   • IAEA Data Platform categorizes datasets according to three main topics:
     • Nuclear Safety and Security
     • Nuclear Technology and Applications
     • Safeguards and Verification

   • Unique features of IAEA Data Platform–
     • The application programming interface (API) option, which allows access to the data through systems.
     • It contains useful tools such as filtering options and tags for different datasets as well as an activity panel which tracks how the data has changed over time.

2. Sahara India Pariwar founder And Chairman Subrata Roy has passed away.

Source: livemint

3. Padma Vibhushan Awardee and hospitality icon Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi has passed away.
   • He was the chairman emeritus of Oberoi Group
     Source: Hindu Business Line
4. Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has set a target for its members to adopt 5% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) usage by 2030.
   • Objective–
     • to reduce carbon emissions, signalling demand to fuel producers
     • The target was announced at the association’s 67th assembly of presidents.

Source: livemint

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