30th November, 2023
Ayushman Arogya Mandir, Anganwadi Protocol for Divyang Children, India’s first Telecom Centre of Excellence, world’s first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel flight, Health Supercharge, Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023, UNHCR Nansen Refugee Awards, Endless Borders, 54th International Film Festival of India, International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2023, 13th senior men’s national hockey championship, India’s Moment: Changing Power Equations Around the World
- Government has renamed Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (ABHWC) as ‘Ayushman Arogya Mandir’.
- Union Women and Child Development Minister has launched ‘Anganwadi Protocol for Divyang Children’ at National Outreach Program in New Delhi.
- Uttar Pradesh has announced India’s first Telecom Centre of Excellence (CoE) at IIT Roorkee campus in Saharanpur.
- Virgin Atlantic Airline has operated world’s first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel flight from Heathrow Airport, London to John F. Kennedy International Airport, USA.
- Tata AIG has introduced new insurance plan ‘Health Supercharge’ offering enhanced coverage for overall well-being.
- Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has constituted an 11-member taskforce to examine the implications of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023.
- SEBI has introduced important amendments in 203rd meeting of SEBI board.
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has announced Abdullahi Mire, a former refugee from Somalia as 2023 Global Laureate of UNHCR Nansen Refugee Awards.
- Persian film ‘Endless Borders’ has won Golden Peacock Award for Best Film at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.
- International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2023
- Punjab has defeated Haryana to clinch 13th senior men’s national hockey championship.
- Karnataka Government has signed a Letter of Intent with Meta for digital safety and awareness.
- Bharat Biotech has signed a MoU with University of Sydney to collaborate on vaccine research & infectious disease.
- Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) for procurement of 16 Upgraded Super Rapid Gun Mount (SRGM) at a total cost of ₹2956.89 Crore.
- Atal Dulloo has been appointed as chief secretary of Jammu & Kashmir.
- Puneet Vidyarthi has been appointed as the President of Rural Marketing Association of India (RMIA) for 2023-2025.
- Major shareholder and Director of Dhanlaxmi Bank, CK Gopinathan has passed away.
- High Commissioner of India to UK, Vikram K Doraiswami has launched a book ‘India’s Moment: Changing Power Equations Around the World’ in London.
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National News
- Government has renamed Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (ABHWC) as ‘Ayushman Arogya Mandir’.
- New tagline–
- ‘Arogyam Parmam Dhanam’
- New tagline–
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About ABHWC- • It provides comprehensive primary healthcare, including both maternal and child health services, and free essential drugs and diagnostic services close to people’s home. |
Source: ET
- Union Women and Child Development Minister has launched ‘Anganwadi Protocol for Divyang Children’ at National Outreach Program in New Delhi.
- Objective–
- It provides guidelines for Anganwadi workers to track and help children with disabilities up-to the age of 6 years.
- More about protocol–
- It is launched under Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi campaign.
- It has adopted the national Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) taskforce recommendations for play based and activity-based learning.
- Under the campaign 13.9 lakh Anganwadi centers will be up-skilled to adopt multi-sensory approach.
- Objective–
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About Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi campaign- • It is launched to fulfil the goal of strengthening the foundations of the country’s future generations. • In this government will target children’s development in every domain mentioned in the National Curriculum Framework. |
Source: ET
State News
- Uttar Pradesh has announced India’s first Telecom Centre of Excellence (CoE) at IIT Roorkee campus in Saharanpur.
- Objectives-
- To develop and promote new technology in the field of telecom.
- To boost research and development in the field of telecommunication and new employment opportunities for the youth of state.
- More about Center of Excellence–
- UP government will fund 30 crores in its establishment.
- The center will function as a hub for advance research and offer assistance to experts.
- The center will focus on the intersection of 5G technology and artificial intelligence (AI).
- It will lay the groundwork for the launch of 6G technology.
- It will serve as the platform for training and skill development in the telecom sector.
Source: ET
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International News
- Virgin Atlantic Airline has operated world’s first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel flight from Heathrow Airport, London to John F. Kennedy International Airport, USA.
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About Sustainable Aviation Fuel- • SAF is a liquid fuel currently used in commercial aviation which reduces CO2 emissions by up to 80%. • It can be produced from a number of sources (feedstock) including waste oil and fats, green and municipal waste and non-food crops. |
Banking and Economy
- Tata AIG has introduced new insurance plan ‘Health Supercharge’ offering enhanced coverage for overall well-being.
- Key features of plan–
- Enhanced Coverage Bonus:
- It Provides a 5X supercharge bonus with each renewal.
- Bonus accumulates up to 500% of the base sum insured in any policy year, irrespective of claims.
- Persistent Young Family Discount:
- Additional 5% discount for families under 40 years old at the initiation of their first policy.
- Discount applies not only at the beginning but also during policy renewals.
- Tailored Premiums:
- Specifically designed to accommodate Tier III and Tier IV populations.
- Focuses on the economically accessible customer segment in Tier I and Tier II cities.
- Customization Options:
- Offers two plan variants (Value Plan & Geo Plan) based on geographical location.
- Additional optional benefits, including unlimited restoration and reduced Pre-Existing Disease waiting period for specified ailments.
- Coverage Range:
- Provides a sum insured ranging from ₹5 lakhs to ₹20 lakhs
- It covers 10,000 hospitals nationwide.
Source: livemint
- Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has constituted an 11-member taskforce to examine the implications of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023.
- Chairperson of Taskforce–
- Randip Singh Jagpal, Executive Director (Non-Life) at IRDAI
- Task force is expected to submit the report within a period of 1 month from the issuance of the order.
- Chairperson of Taskforce–
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About DPDP Act 2023- • It is an act of the Parliament of India to provide the framework for the processing of digital personal data in a manner that recognises both the right of individuals to protect their personal data. • It includes the monetary penalty for non-compliance with the directions. • Scope- It covers the processing of digital data within India and data processing outside the country if it is done for providing goods or services for individual profiling in India. About IRDAI- • It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. • It is tasked with regulating and licensing the insurance and re-insurance industries in India. • It was established under Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999. • Headquarters- Hyderabad, Telangana • Chairperson- Debasish Panda |
Source: Business Standard
- SEBI has introduced important amendments in 203rd meeting of SEBI board.
- Major amendments–
- Social Stock Exchange (SSE) Framework Amendments:
- Reduction in minimum issue size for Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments (ZCZP) by NPOs from Rs. 1 Crore to Rs. 50 lakhs.
- Reduction in minimum application size for ZCZP by NPOs from Rs. 2 lakhs to Rs. 10,000 to encourage wider participation.
- Regulatory Framework for Index Providers:
- Approval of a regulatory framework for Index Providers to enhance transparency and accountability.
- Applicability to “Significant Indices” based on objective criteria in line with IOSCO Principles for Financial Benchmarks.
- Facilitation of Small & Medium REITs (SM REITs):
- Amendments to REIT Regulations for the creation of a regulatory framework for SM REITs with an asset value of at least Rs. 50 crores.
- Amendment to AIF Regulations:
- Fresh investments by AIFs, beyond September 2024, to be held in dematerialized form.
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About SEBI- • It is the regulatory body for securities and commodity market in India. • Headquarters- Mumbai • Established- 1988 • Chairperson- Madhabi Puri Buch |
Source: SEBI
Awards
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has announced Abdullahi Mire, a former refugee from Somalia as 2023 Global Laureate of UNHCR Nansen Refugee Awards.
- About the award–
- The prestigious award is given to people who have gone above and beyond to help forcibly displaced or stateless people.
- The awards will be presented at a ceremony in Geneva.
- Several regional winners will also be honoured this year-
- About the award–
| Elizabeth Moreno Barco (Americas) | A human rights defender who has advocated for communities affected by armed internal conflict in Colombia |
| Asia Al-Mashreqi (Middle East & North Africa) | Founder and chairperson of the Sustainable Development Foundation which has assisted nearly 2 million individuals in Yemen affected by conflict |
| Abdullah Habib, Sahat Zia Hero, Salim Khan and Shahida Win (Asia-Pacific) | Four Rohingya storytellers who have documented the experiences of stateless Rohingya refugees |
| Lena Grochowska and Władysław Grochowski (Europe) | A Polish couple whose hotel chain and foundation has provided shelter and training to refugees |
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About UNHCR- • United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is a United Nations agency mandated to aid and protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people, and to assist in their voluntary repatriation, local integration or resettlement to a third country. • Headquarters- Geneva, Switzerland • Established- 1950 • High Commissioner- Filippo Grandi |
Source: UNHCR
- Persian film ‘Endless Borders’ has won Golden Peacock Award for Best Film at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.
- Directed by– Abbas Amini
- About Endless Borders–
- Endless Borders shows the journey of Ahmad, an exiled teacher in Iran whose destiny collides with a Hazara Afghan family feeling the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan.
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About IFFI- • It is held annually in the state of Goa. • It provides a common platform for the cinemas of the world to project the excellence of the film art. • It contributes to the understanding and appreciation of film cultures of different nations. • Conducted by-National Film Development Corporation of India (under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting) and the state Government of Goa |
Source: The Hindu
Important Days
- November 29– International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2023
Source: UN
Sports
- Punjab has defeated Haryana to clinch 13th senior men’s national hockey championship.
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About senior men’s national hockey championship- • It is a state-level national field hockey competition contested by the state associations and government institutions. |
Source: AIR
Memorandum of Understanding
- Karnataka Government has signed a Letter of Intent with Meta for digital safety and awareness.
- About Online Safety Initiative–
- This initiative targets young people (18-24 years) from 100 colleges and universities across the state.
- Meta will train and deploy master trainers across these educational institutions.
- Objective–
- To provide digital awareness training and make them more mindful of evolving trends in digital safety.
- About Digital Citizenship Initiative–
- It is a joint program between the Ministry of ITBT (Information Technology and Biotechnology) and Meta,
- This initiative focuses on developing a WhatsApp chatbot for delivering information services across various government departments.
- Objective–
- To streamline citizen communications and create a Digital Safety Chatbot for citizen awareness.
Source: Business Standard
- To streamline citizen communications and create a Digital Safety Chatbot for citizen awareness.
- About Online Safety Initiative–
- Bharat Biotech has signed a MoU with University of Sydney to collaborate on vaccine research & infectious disease.
- More about MoU–
- The partnership aims to build strong sectoral and cross-organisational collaborations to design new methods to tackle future epidemics and infectious diseases.
- Also, it will leverage academia-industry strengths for advancing the science of vaccine and biotherapeutics.
Source: TOI
- More about MoU–
- Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) for procurement of 16 Upgraded Super Rapid Gun Mount (SRGM) at a total cost of ₹2956.89 Crore.
- About Super Rapid Gun Mount–
- It is a medium caliber anti-missile/anti-aircraft point defence weapon system which provides a sustained rate of fire and high accuracy.
- It is capable of multiple engagements in multi-threat scenarios and has a proven record of very good performance against missiles and highly maneuverable fast attack crafts.
- Manufactured by– Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Haridwar
- About Super Rapid Gun Mount–
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About BHEL- • It is a Central Public Sector Undertaking with Maharatna status. • Headquarters- New Delhi • Established- 1964 • Chairman & Managing Director- Koppu Sadashiv Murthy |
Source: PIB
Miscellaneous
- Major shareholder and Director of Dhanlaxmi Bank, CK Gopinathan has passed away.
Source: mtr - High Commissioner of India to UK, Vikram K Doraiswami has launched a book ‘India’s Moment: Changing Power Equations Around the World’ in London.
- Author of Book–
- Professor Mohan Kumar, Dean, Strategic and International Initiatives, OP Jindal Global University
Source: ANI
- Professor Mohan Kumar, Dean, Strategic and International Initiatives, OP Jindal Global University
- Author of Book–
About Anuj Jindal
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Anuj Jindal, the founder, is an ex-manager from SBI, with an M.Com from Delhi School of Economics. He also has a JRF in Commerce & Management and NET in HRM, along with more than 5 years of experience in the field of Education.
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