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Daily Current Affairs 30th November 2023 Check Here
Updated On : December 20, 2023
Today's Current Affairs 30th November 2023
INTERNATIONAL
Nepal Becomes First South Asian Nation to Register Same-Sex Marriage
- Nepal, adopted in 2015, took a bold step by explicitly prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation.
- Nepal became the first South Asian country to formally register a case of same-sex marriage.
- Pushpa Kamal Dahal is the current Prime Minister of Nepal.
NATIONAL
Government Extends PMGKAY Scheme for 5 More Years, to Cost 11.8 Lakh Crore
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has announced a five-year extension of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) scheme.
- This initiative aims to provide 5 kilograms of free foodgrains per month to 81.35 crore poor citizens, incurring a cost of approximately ₹11.80 lakh crore for the exchequer.
Nitin Gadkari Inaugurates ‘Classic Imperial’ Luxury Cruise in Kerala
- Nitin Gadkari virtually marked the inauguration of ‘Classic Imperial,’ a luxury cruise vessel, in Kochi.
- The vessel, touted as the largest of its kind built in Kerala, can accommodate 150 people at a time.
Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra Launched in SWGH
- Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in South West Garo Hills, orchestrated by the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) at MFC, Ampati.
Union WCD Minister Launches ‘Anganwadi Protocol for Divyang Children’
- Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, recently launched the Anganwadi Protocol Divyang Children in a national outreach program at Vigyan Bhawan on November 28, 2023.
Railways to Upgrade ‘Kavach’ To LTE: Ashwini Vaishnaw
- Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the Ministry of Railways’ plans to upgrade its indigenous anti-collision system, Kavach, to 4G/5G (LTE-based) technology.
- Former railway board chairman and CEO: Anil Kumar Lahoti
- New Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Railways: Smt. Jaya Varma Sinha.
MAHASAGAR, Indian Navy’s Initiative between Maritime Heads
- On November 29, 2023, the Indian Navy marked a significant milestone with the inaugural edition of MAHASAGR.
- Chief of the Naval Staff is Adm R Hari Kumar.
OBITURY
Henry Kissinger, Nobel Peace Prize winner, passed away
- Henry Kissinger, a towering figure in American foreign policy, passed away on November 29, 2023.
- He served as the United States Secretary of State under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.
- Henry Kissinger was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973 for his role in the Paris Peace Accords.
- He was also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1977.
IMPORTANT DAYS
Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare 2023: 30 November
- Every year on November 30, the world solemnly observes the Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare.
- In 2005, the United Nations officially declared November 30 as the Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare.
- This day, designated by the United Nations.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Abdullahi Mire Wins 2023 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award
- The UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award was established in 1954.
- Abdullahi Mire, a Somali refugee, has been named the 2023 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award Global Laureate.
- In addition to the Global Laureate, four regional winners have also been named for the 2023 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award:
- Americas: Elizabeth Moreno Barco from Colombia
- Middle East & North Africa: Asia Al-Mashreqi from Yemen
- Asia-Pacific: Abdullah Habib, Sahat Zia Hero, Salim Khan, and Shahida Win from Myanmar
- Europe: Lena Grochowska and Władysław Grochowski from Poland
Daily Current Affairs 30th November 2023 Check Here
December 20, 2023
Today's Current Affairs 30th November 2023
INTERNATIONAL
Nepal Becomes First South Asian Nation to Register Same-Sex Marriage
- Nepal, adopted in 2015, took a bold step by explicitly prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation.
- Nepal became the first South Asian country to formally register a case of same-sex marriage.
- Pushpa Kamal Dahal is the current Prime Minister of Nepal.
NATIONAL
Government Extends PMGKAY Scheme for 5 More Years, to Cost 11.8 Lakh Crore
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has announced a five-year extension of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) scheme.
- This initiative aims to provide 5 kilograms of free foodgrains per month to 81.35 crore poor citizens, incurring a cost of approximately ₹11.80 lakh crore for the exchequer.
Nitin Gadkari Inaugurates ‘Classic Imperial’ Luxury Cruise in Kerala
- Nitin Gadkari virtually marked the inauguration of ‘Classic Imperial,’ a luxury cruise vessel, in Kochi.
- The vessel, touted as the largest of its kind built in Kerala, can accommodate 150 people at a time.
Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra Launched in SWGH
- Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in South West Garo Hills, orchestrated by the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) at MFC, Ampati.
Union WCD Minister Launches ‘Anganwadi Protocol for Divyang Children’
- Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, recently launched the Anganwadi Protocol Divyang Children in a national outreach program at Vigyan Bhawan on November 28, 2023.
Railways to Upgrade ‘Kavach’ To LTE: Ashwini Vaishnaw
- Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the Ministry of Railways’ plans to upgrade its indigenous anti-collision system, Kavach, to 4G/5G (LTE-based) technology.
- Former railway board chairman and CEO: Anil Kumar Lahoti
- New Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Railways: Smt. Jaya Varma Sinha.
MAHASAGAR, Indian Navy’s Initiative between Maritime Heads
- On November 29, 2023, the Indian Navy marked a significant milestone with the inaugural edition of MAHASAGR.
- Chief of the Naval Staff is Adm R Hari Kumar.
OBITURY
Henry Kissinger, Nobel Peace Prize winner, passed away
- Henry Kissinger, a towering figure in American foreign policy, passed away on November 29, 2023.
- He served as the United States Secretary of State under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.
- Henry Kissinger was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973 for his role in the Paris Peace Accords.
- He was also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1977.
IMPORTANT DAYS
Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare 2023: 30 November
- Every year on November 30, the world solemnly observes the Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare.
- In 2005, the United Nations officially declared November 30 as the Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare.
- This day, designated by the United Nations.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Abdullahi Mire Wins 2023 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award
- The UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award was established in 1954.
- Abdullahi Mire, a Somali refugee, has been named the 2023 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award Global Laureate.
- In addition to the Global Laureate, four regional winners have also been named for the 2023 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award:
- Americas: Elizabeth Moreno Barco from Colombia
- Middle East & North Africa: Asia Al-Mashreqi from Yemen
- Asia-Pacific: Abdullah Habib, Sahat Zia Hero, Salim Khan, and Shahida Win from Myanmar
- Europe: Lena Grochowska and Władysław Grochowski from Poland
