Important Days of November 2023
- World Tsunami Awareness Day: 05 November
Theme: Fighting Inequality for a Resilient Future - World Diabetes Day: 14 November
Theme: Access to Diabetes Care - World Television Day: 21 November
- International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women: 25 November
Theme: UNiTE! Invest to Prevent Violence Against Women & Girls! #No Excuse - National Milk Day: 26 November
Occasion: Birth anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien
Appointments
- Heeralal Samariya Appointed As The New Chief Information Commissioner of India.
- Bandhan Bank Board Approves Reappointment Of Chandra Shekhar Ghosh As MD & CEO
- Former PM David Cameron Appointed As The UK Foreign Secretary
Awards and Honours
- Indira Gandhi Peace Prize For 2022 Presented To COVID-19 Warriors
The prestigious Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for the year 2022 was jointly awarded to the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Trained Nurses Association of India. - Paul Lynch who is an Irish author won the 2023 Booker prize for his fifth novel ‘Prophet Song’ beating London-based Indian-origin author Chetna Maroo’s debut novel “Western Lane”.
- Suresh Wadkar Named For Maharashtra’s ‘Lata Mangeshkar Award 2023’
Sports affairs
- ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023
- Host: India
- Mascots: Tonk and Blaze
- Official theme song: Dil Jashn Bole composed Pritam
- Winner: Australia
- Runners-up: India
- Player of the series: Virat Kohli
- Most runs: Virat Kohli (765)
- Most wickets: Mohammed Shami (24)
2) Italy fulfilled their potential as one of the most promising tennis nations in the world defeating Australia 2-0 to become Davis Cup champions for the first time since 1976.
Business affairs
- India Ranks Third In Global Unicorn Rankings With 72 Unicorns
In the dynamic world of startups and unicorns, India has secured the third position globally with an impressive count of 72 unicorn companies. - The State-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has acquired Mercator Petroleum Limited (MPL) through an insolvency proceeding. The acquisition, valued at approximately Rs 148 crore, was approved the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) under the relevant provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declared former cricketer and ex-president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Sourav Ganguly, as the “Brand Ambassador of Bengal.”
National affairs
- Kozhikode, a city located in the southern Indian state of Kerala, has made its mark on the global stage being named one of the latest entrants into the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. Kozhikode’s new title as the ‘City of Literature’ marks a significant milestone, as it’s the first city in India to hold this coveted distinction.
- Chennai-based startup Agnikul is gearing up to launch its groundbreaking rocket, Agnibaan, featuring the world’s first 3D-printed engine.
- After Gir National Park and Sanctuary, the Barda Wildlife Sanctuary (BWLS) is set to become the second home to Asiatic lions. Barda Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Gujarat, India.
- Kishtwar saffron, a prized spice cultivated and harvested in the Kishtwar Region of Jammu and Kashmir, has recently been bestowed with the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag the Geographical Indications Registry.
International affairs
Nepal Becomes First South Asian Nation To Register Same-Sex Marriage
The Constitution of Nepal, adopted in 2015, took a bold step explicitly prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. Nepal became the first South Asian country to formally register a case of same-sex marriage.- COP28 will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from November 30, 2023, to December 12, 2023. It is expected that around 70,000 participants will attend. COP28 is an important opportunity for world leaders to come together and take action on climate change.
- Angkor Wat, located in the heart of Cambodia, has recently earned the prestigious title of the 8th wonder of the world, surpassing Italy’s Pompeii.
- Pablo Picasso’s famous painting “Femme à la montre” (“Woman with a Watch”) was sold for a record-breaking $139 million at a Sothe’s auction in New York on November 8, 2023.