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November - 2022 Current Affairs
A)
21st Nov 2022
B)
22nd Nov 2022
C)
23rd Nov 2022
D)
24th Nov 2022

Correct Answer : Option (C) - 23rd Nov 2022


Former Minister "Golak Bihari Naik" passed away at a private hospital here on Wednesday(23rd Nov 2022). He was 65.

* Naik is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son. He was reportedly suffering from kidney ailments.
 
* Born in August 1957, Naik was elected to Odisha Assembly thrice, twice as BJP candidate from Khunta and once as BJD nominee from Udala constituency. He also served as a minister in the Naveen Patnaik-led government from 2000 to 2009.
 
* Naik’s last rites were performed at his native village Budheirana in Badasahi block of Mayurbhanj district..

Source : New Indian Express

Published On : November 24, 2022
A)
Delhi University
B)
Visva-Bharati University
C)
Jawaharlal Nehru University
D)
Banaras Hindu University

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Delhi University


The Delhi University has launched a Financial Support Scheme (FSS) for students who come from an economically weaker background and have enrolled in full-time undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the University.
 
* Eligibility criteria :

Category 1 : Students whose family annual income is less than Rs 4 lakh will get up to 100% of fee relaxation.

Category 2 : Candidates whose family income is between Rs 4 and 8 lakh will get a fee waiver of 50%.
 
* To apply for the relaxations, candidates would require to submit a list of documents with their application forms. 
 
* The documents are : Marksheet of the last exam passed, ITR of parents, wherever applicable, copies of bonafide student in Degree/Post Graduate degree course, copies of fee receipt mentioning the amount under different heads separately, copy of bank pass showing the student’s name Account number, IFSC code and photograph pasted at the appropriate place, and annual family income certificate for the last financial year in the standard issue by Tehsildar or equivalent competent authority and per the committee’s access..

Source : Indian Express

Published On : November 24, 2022
A)
Anwar Ibrahim
B)
Muhyiddin Yassin
C)
Najib Razak
D)
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Anwar Ibrahim


Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was sworn in as the country's new Prime Minister on Thursday(24th Nov 2022).

* The new leader was appointed by King Al-Sultan Abdullah, after elections over the weekend resulted in an unprecedented hung parliament.
 
* Neither Mr Anwar nor ex-premier Muhyiddin Yassin had won the simple majority needed to form a government. After speaking to several lawmaker, the constitutional monarch, King Abdullah gave consent to appoint the 75-year-old leader Anwar Ibrahim as the 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia .

* Mr Anwar was deputy prime minister in the 1990s and the official prime minister-in-waiting in 2018.

Source : AIR

Published On : November 24, 2022
A)
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
B)
Ministry of Rural Development
C)
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers
D)
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying


Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Ministry on Wednesday(23rd Nov 2022) announced the National Gopal Ratna Awards 2022.

* The awards will be given to the winners on 26th of this month(November 2022) which will be celebrated as National Milk Day.
 
* The Award has been given in three categories. These categories are, Best Dairy Farmer Rearing Indigenous Cattle and buffalo Breeds, Best Artificial Insemination Technician and Best Dairy Cooperative, Milk Producer Company, Dairy Farmer Producer Organization.
 
* The award consists of a cash prize of 5 lakh rupees for first rank, 3 lakh rupees for second rank and 2 lakh rupees for third rank.
 
* National Gopal Ratna Award is one of the highest National Awards in the field of livestock and dairy sector...

Source : AIR

Published On : November 24, 2022
A)
ICICI Bank
B)
HDFC Bank
C)
Axis Bank
D)
Kotak Mahindra Bank

Correct Answer : Option (B) - HDFC Bank


HDFC Bank Limited, India’s largest private-sector bank, announced 21st Nov 2022 that it has partnered with Flywire Corporation, a global payments enablement and software company, to enable Indian payers to pay international education fees to higher education institutions all over the world in a seamless and digital manner
 
* The integration simplifies the process of making high-value tuition payments for students and families while also assisting them in meeting LRS standards.
 
* HDFC Bank works directly with Flywire’s platform, giving Indian students a fully digital checkout experience for everything from application fees to tuition payments. 
 
* Students can pay in Indian rupees and enjoy a safe and simple payment experience, with the confidence that the funds will be delivered to the educational institution. 
 
* Similarly, institutions accepting payments through Flywire benefit from timely payments in local currency as well as full transparency into transaction history, which simplifies reconciliation processes and streamlines operational efficiencies.
 
* As the demand for international higher education experiences remains high, Indian students are becoming an increasingly essential group from which to recruit. 
 
* According to the 2022 Open Doors Report, approximately 200,000 Indian students studied in the United States during the academic year 2021-2022, a 19 per cent increase over the previous year.
 
* According to another ICEF report, the Indian outbound student population will expand to a broader range of host countries and more than double over the next few years, reaching 1.8 million students by 2024..

Source : BFSI

Published On : November 24, 2022
A)
Kerala
B)
Tamil Nadu
C)
Karnataka
D)
Telangana

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Karnataka


Karnataka Chief Minister "Basavaraj Bommai" inaugurated the popular ‘Kadlekai Parishe’, a groundnut fair in Bengaluru’s Basavanagudi on Sunday.

The annual fair was halted for the last two years due to the pandemic, and this year, the fair is set to be held in a grand manner.
 
What is ‘Kadlekai Parishe?’
 
Every year, the Kadlekai Parishe is organised in the opposite lane of the famous Bull temple in Basavanagudi. During the fair, the groundnut farmers from all over the state - and even from neighboring areas of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh - bring the bags of groundnuts to sell them in the fair.

* Several thousands of residents from Bengaluru hop into the Kadlekai Parishe to buy the groundnuts and experience the cultural exchange. The groundnut fair is usually organised for a day but it extends till the farmers sell their stock of groundnuts.
 
* ‘Kadlekai Parishe’ also holds an interesting story behind its origin. Few centuries ago, the groundnut farmers in Karnataka’s Sunkenahalli, Mavalli, Dasarahalli and Hosakerehalli villages suffered huge losses after a bull rushed into their farms and destroyed the entire crop.

* To get rid of the bull, then Bengaluru’s king Kempegowda constructed a massive Basava(Nandi) temple at Bengaluru’s Basavanagudi and from then it has been a ritual for groundnut farmers to offer prayers at the temple with their first harvest. The Kadlekai Parishe takes place on the last Monday of the sacred month of Karthika Masa every year..

Source : Hindustan Times

Published On : November 24, 2022
A)
November 26
B)
November 25
C)
November 24
D)
November 23

Correct Answer : Option (C) - November 24


Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day is observed every year on November 24, commemorating Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Tegh Bahadur.
 
It is an auspicious occasion recognised by the Sikh community. Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji is the 9th Sikh guru .

He was a fearless leader who fought for the rights of people till his last breath and hence was entitled "Hind ki Chadar" or Shield of India. Guru Tegh Bahadur was martyred under the rule of  Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
 
The martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji is also recalled as Shaheedi Diwas. On the eve of Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day, Sikhs chant special mantras called Bachittar Natak. Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji is the father of Guru Gobind Singh - 10th Guru of Sikhs.
 
History and Significance of Shaheedi Diwas : During the rule of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, people were enforced to change their religion. This didn't go well with many people and they approached Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji for help.

The 9th Guru of Sikhs challenged the King saying, "If you become successful in converting my religion, other people will also follow me." Despite many attempts, Aurangzeb was unsuccessful and due to rage, he ordered that Guru Tegh Bahadur should be beheaded. On 24 November 1675, Guru Tegh Bahadur was mercilessly martyred in Chandni Chowk, Delhi.
 
The significance of observing the Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day is to pay honour and tribute to the sacrifice made by the 9th Guru of Sikhs while protecting the religious sentiments of people. Sikhs recognize the day by offering special prayers in Gurudwaras..

Source : The Quint

Published On : November 24, 2022
A)
Virat Kohli
B)
Rohit Sharma
C)
Hardik Pandya
D)
Suryakumar Yadav

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Suryakumar Yadav


Men's grooming brand UrbanGabru announced the star India cricketer "Suryakumar Yadav" as its new brand ambassador.
 
* Suryakumar joins the brand to endorse UrbanGabru's grooming range.
 
* Suryakumar Yadav, fondly known as SKY, is currently ranked second in men's T20 International batting. The youth icon has made his name in International cricket as a prolific run-getter, also garnering massive fan following.

* He is known for his comprehensive and innovative batting style, calm demeanour and never-give-up attitude that makes him the right match for the brand, which stands on the 'Upgrade Yourself' ethos.
 
* The ace cricketer will be endorsing the brand's latest product Hair Volumizing Powder Wax, which adds instant volume to hair and holds hairstyle for 24 hours. Along with the first-ever 'made-in-India' Hair Removal Cream Spray that offers a painless hair removal experience within 6 to 8 minutes.
 
About UrbanGabru : UrbanGabru, part of GlobalBees’ house of brands, offers high-quality, affordable men’s grooming and personal care products. The wide range includes facial, hair, beard, body, intimate area products, and more. UrbanGabru is a men’s grooming brand from the house of GlobalBees Brands Pvt. Ltd. Since 2017; the brand has been on a journey to revolutionize men’s grooming and lifestyle and inspire to help men chase a better version of themselves every single day. With an innovative approach, UrbanGabru has designed one-of-a-kind grooming solutions that are disrupting the status-quo of the male grooming industry today..

Source : ANI News

Published On : November 24, 2022
A)
Vinit Kumar
B)
M. Rajan Babu
C)
Sanghmitra
D)
Dr. Sukamal Deb

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Vinit Kumar


Shri Vinit Kumar (IRSEE) takes over the charge of Chief Executive Officer(CEO), Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVlC) Central Office, KVIC Mumbai on 21-11-2022.

He is appointed as CEO, Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVlC), Mumbai under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
 
Shri Vinit Kumar, an IRSEE officer of 1993 batch, has served as the Chairman of Syama Prasad Mukherjee Port, Kolkata (erstwhile Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Port, Kolkata) before taking over as the Chief Executive Officer of Khadi and Village Industries Commission and also served as Chief Electrical Engineer in Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd. and looked after World Bank funded MUTP project before joining as CEO, KVIC
 
Shri Kumar joined administrative post of Secretary, Central Railway and gained experience in general administration. He worked in Central Railway in Mumbai suburban system, one of the densest suburban system in the world in maintenance and operations of rolling stock and traction installations. He also worked in Pune and Nagpur in independent charge of traction assets and locomotive workshop. .

Source : PIB

Published On : November 23, 2022
A)
Ritesh Agarwal
B)
Ravi Kumar Sagar
C)
Kavita Shukla
D)
Byju Raveendran

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Ravi Kumar Sagar


Ravi Kumar Sagar, 22, one of the youngest founders and CEO of RK'S INNO group was conferred with the most prestigious Dr. Abdul Kalam Seva Puraskar.
 
* The award was presented to him for his persistent service to society and is one of the youngest entrepreneurs in India.
 
* Dr. Kalam Seva Purasakar is hosted every year by Vandhe Bharat Foundation and LeadIndia Foundation to commemorate the birth anniversary of the late former President of India Dr. APJ Adul Kalam.

* The award is conferred to the deserving candidates on the birth anniversary of Dr. Kalam for recognizing various people who have been doing extraordinary work for society.
 
* A young entrepreneur from the twin Telugu states, Ravi Kumar Sagar also known as RK'S nailed it as a budding entrepreneur during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.

* When other businesses suffered huge losses due to the lockdown and the spread of the pandemic, Ravi Kumar Sagar started his entrepreneurship journey by selling PPE kits, sanitizers, and face masks to medical stores and hospitals.

* With the initial investment of Rs 50,000, Ravi Kumar Sagar was a success in generating his business turnover to a whooping Rs 2 crore.
 
* When he turned 22 years old, Ravi Kumar Sagar founded INNO Group consisting of INNO Technologies Pvt Ltd, INNO Businesses Pvt Ltd, and Achieve Entrepreneurs Academy Pvt Ltd..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : November 23, 2022