Today's Current Affairs 14th November 2023

NATIONAL

‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ portal launched

• The ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ portal www.aaina.gov.in has been made live by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) on 13th November 2023.
• The Dashboard will present the data submitted by the ULBs on the basis of indicators across five broad pillars namely, (i) Political & Administrative Structure, (ii) Finance, (iii) Planning, (iv) Citizen Centric Governance and (v) Delivery of Basic Services.

PM Modi to Launch PM-PVTG Mission and Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas

• On November 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch the PM-PVTG Development Mission.
• The launch ceremony is strategically planned to take place in Jharkhand’s Khunti district, specifically after a visit to Ulihatu village, the birthplace of Birsa Munda.

33rd Conference of the WOAH Regional Commission for Asia and Pacific in New Delhi

• India is playing host to the 33rd Conference of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Regional Commission for Asia and the Pacific. The event, slated from November 13 to 16, 2023, is unfolding in the city of New Delhi.
• Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala, will lead the inauguration and conclusion ceremonies.

Hon'ble MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar Joins India's Most Impactful Tech Event

• There has been growing anticipation surrounding Trescon's Digital Acceleration & Transformation Expo (DATE) as Shri Rajeev Chandrashekhar, Hon'ble Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, has confirmed his participation at the event. The event will take place on 23-24 November 2023 at the newly inaugurated Yashobhoomi (IICC Dwarka).

 IMPORTANT DAYS

World Diabetes Day 2023: 14th November

• According to reports, 1 in 10 adults worldwide is grappling with diabetes, with over 90% diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
• The theme for World Diabetes Day 2023, “Access to Diabetes Care,”
• The significance of November 14 lies in the celebration of the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, the co-discoverer of insulin alongside Charles Herbert Best in 1922.
• Established in 1991 by the International Diabetes Foundation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO), World Diabetes Day gained official recognition by the United Nations in 2006.

Children’s Day 2023: 14th November

• Children’s Day in India is a special occasion celebrated every year on November 14th.
• Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, a leader who deeply cherished children and believed in their potential to shape the nation’s future.
• The theme of this year’s Children’s Day, ‘For every child, every right’.
• The journey of Children’s Day dates back to November 5, 1948, initially observed as “Flower Day.”

SUMMIT'S & MOU's

42nd India International Trade Fair 2023 Inauguration at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

• The 42nd edition of the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2023 kicks off at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. The esteemed event will be inaugurated by Anupriya Patel, the Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry.
• Running until the 27th of this month, the fourteen-day fair centers around the theme of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.”

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

The Institution of Engineering and Technology Announces Winners of the 3rd Edition of the IET India Awards

• The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) successfully concludes the third edition of the IET India Awards and announces winners across seven categories.
• A key highlight of the event was the felicitation of Kris Gopalakrishnan, Co-Founder of Infosys with the IET India Lifetime Achievement Award.

 BANKING AND ECONOMY

Morgan Stanley Forecasts Robust 6.5% Growth for India’s Economy in FY24 and FY25

• In its recently released “2024 India Economics Outlook,” Morgan Stanley Research predicts that India’s economy will experience substantial growth, hovering around 6.5% for both FY2024 and FY2025.
• Moody’s Investor Service maintains India’s growth at 6.7% for 2023, applauding the country’s resilience.

 Jio and OneWeb Secure Licenses for Satellite Internet Services

• The Department of Telecom (DoT) has granted Internet Service Provider (ISP) licenses to Jio Satellite Communications and OneWeb.