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Daily Current Affairs- 20 November 2023
Updated On : November 21, 2023
Today's Current Affairs 20th November 2023
INTERNATIONAL
UK stance on agri GI items remains hurdle in FTA talks with India
- The UK seeks heightened safeguards for its GIs, including renowned items like Scotch whisky, Stilton cheese, and Cheddar cheese.
About UK:
President: Rishi Sunak
India-bound ship hijacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in Red Sea, says IDF
- A cargo ship named “Galaxy Leader,” en route from Turkey to India, has been hijacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea.
About Yemen:
Capital: Sana'a
Currency: Yemeni Rial
President: Ali Abdullah Saleh
India Dispatches Second Round Of Aid to Gaza amidst Israel-Hamas Conflict
- The second batch of aid, carried by the Indian Air Force’s C17 aircraft, comprises 32 tonnes of essential supplies.
- The aircraft is destined for the El-Arish Airport in Egypt, approximately 45km away from the Rafah crossing, the sole entry point for humanitarian aid into Gaza.
About Israel:
Capital: Jerusalem
Prime minister: Benjamin Netanyahu
President: Isaac Herzog
NATIONAL
Droupadi Murmu to Confer President’s Colour Award to AFMC on Dec 1
- On December 1, President Droupadi Murmu is set to confer the prestigious President’s Colour to the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC).
- The President’s Colour, also known as ‘Rashtrapati ka Nishaan,’
OBITUARY
Dhoom Director Sanjay Gadhvi Passed Away At 56
- Renowned filmmaker Sanjay Gadhvi Best known for directing the blockbuster films “Dhoom” (2004) and its sequel “Dhoom 2” (2006) passed away.
APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS
Mira Murati Appointed As Interim Chief Executive Officer At OpenAI
- On November 18, OpenAI, the prominent artificial intelligence research and deployment company, made headlines by announcing the dismissal of its CEO and co-founder, Sam Altman.
- Founded in 2015, OpenAI has been at the forefront of AI research and deployment.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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.
Established: 1986
BANKING AND ECONOMY
India’s GDP Surpasses $4 Trillion Mark: A Historic Milestone
- In a significant economic achievement, India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has crossed the $4 trillion mark in nominal terms.
Bengaluru Tops in Women-Led Startups, Followed by Mumbai and Delhi
- Third-largest hub in the world, following the United States and China. Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, topped the list of women-led startups, boasting 1,783 women-led startups.
- Karnataka became the first state in India to provide a grant-in-aid of Rs.50 lakh to encourage innovators.
About Karnataka:
Capital: Bengaluru (Executive Branch)
Chief Minister: Siddaramaiah
Governor: Thawar Chand Gehlot
Global economy: Inflation eases in US, UK; India’s trade gap widens in Oct
- United States and the United Kingdom have experienced a slowdown in inflation. This has led to growing speculation that central banks.
About USA:
Capital: Washington, D.C.
President: Joe Biden
Daily Current Affairs- 20 November 2023
November 21, 2023
Today's Current Affairs 20th November 2023
INTERNATIONAL
UK stance on agri GI items remains hurdle in FTA talks with India
- The UK seeks heightened safeguards for its GIs, including renowned items like Scotch whisky, Stilton cheese, and Cheddar cheese.
About UK:
President: Rishi Sunak
India-bound ship hijacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in Red Sea, says IDF
- A cargo ship named “Galaxy Leader,” en route from Turkey to India, has been hijacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea.
About Yemen:
Capital: Sana'a
Currency: Yemeni Rial
President: Ali Abdullah Saleh
India Dispatches Second Round Of Aid to Gaza amidst Israel-Hamas Conflict
- The second batch of aid, carried by the Indian Air Force’s C17 aircraft, comprises 32 tonnes of essential supplies.
- The aircraft is destined for the El-Arish Airport in Egypt, approximately 45km away from the Rafah crossing, the sole entry point for humanitarian aid into Gaza.
About Israel:
Capital: Jerusalem
Prime minister: Benjamin Netanyahu
President: Isaac Herzog
NATIONAL
Droupadi Murmu to Confer President’s Colour Award to AFMC on Dec 1
- On December 1, President Droupadi Murmu is set to confer the prestigious President’s Colour to the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC).
- The President’s Colour, also known as ‘Rashtrapati ka Nishaan,’
OBITUARY
Dhoom Director Sanjay Gadhvi Passed Away At 56
- Renowned filmmaker Sanjay Gadhvi Best known for directing the blockbuster films “Dhoom” (2004) and its sequel “Dhoom 2” (2006) passed away.
APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS
Mira Murati Appointed As Interim Chief Executive Officer At OpenAI
- On November 18, OpenAI, the prominent artificial intelligence research and deployment company, made headlines by announcing the dismissal of its CEO and co-founder, Sam Altman.
- Founded in 2015, OpenAI has been at the forefront of AI research and deployment.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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.
Established: 1986
BANKING AND ECONOMY
India’s GDP Surpasses $4 Trillion Mark: A Historic Milestone
- In a significant economic achievement, India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has crossed the $4 trillion mark in nominal terms.
Bengaluru Tops in Women-Led Startups, Followed by Mumbai and Delhi
- Third-largest hub in the world, following the United States and China. Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, topped the list of women-led startups, boasting 1,783 women-led startups.
- Karnataka became the first state in India to provide a grant-in-aid of Rs.50 lakh to encourage innovators.
About Karnataka:
Capital: Bengaluru (Executive Branch)
Chief Minister: Siddaramaiah
Governor: Thawar Chand Gehlot
Global economy: Inflation eases in US, UK; India’s trade gap widens in Oct
- United States and the United Kingdom have experienced a slowdown in inflation. This has led to growing speculation that central banks.
About USA:
Capital: Washington, D.C.
President: Joe Biden
