Science & Technology
1. ISRO conducts 200th consecutive launch Of 'RH-200' sounding rocket
- ISRO has conducted the 200th consecutive successful launch of RH200 (sounding rocket) from Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Sounding Rockets: It is used for the scientific community for carrying out experiments on meteorology, astronomy and similar branches of space physics.
- RH-200: It is a two-stage rocket capable of climbing to a height of 70 km bearing scientific payloads.
- The ‘200’ in the name denotes the diameter of the rocket in mm.
Defense
2. 8th joint military EX GARUDA SHAKTI organised in Karawang, Indonesia
- The eighth edition of joint military exercise between India and Indonesia, "Garuda Shakti" has been organised in Sangga Buana Training Area, Karawang, Indonesia.
- The exercise was commenced on 21 November 2022.
- Aim: To enhance understanding, cooperation and interoperability between the Special Forces of both armies
- It also focus on a high degree of physical fitness, tactical drills, and techniques.
- Chief of Indian Army: General Manoj Pande
Honours & Awards
3. Sports ministry announced 2021 Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards
- The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced the 2021 Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award and will be awarded on 30th November 2022.
- The National Selection Committee was constituted under the chairpersonship of Secretary (Youth Affairs).
- Winners: Naina Dhakad (Land Adventure category); Shubham Dhananjay Vanmali (Water Adventure), and Group Captain Kunwar Bhawani Singh Samyal (Life Time Achievement)
- Award: Statuettes, certificates and Rs. 15 lakh each
Defense
4. India successfully test-fires intermediate range ballistic Agni-3 missile
- India has successfully launched an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-3 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha.
- It is a routine user training launch, carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command.
- Agni series missiles: Agni-1 (700km), Agni-2 (2,000km), Agni-3 (3,000 km), Agni-4 (4,000 km) and Agni -5 (longest striking range of 5,000 km).
- With Agni and BrahMos (tactical cruise missile), India can easily take care of targets between 30 to 5,000 kms.
Banking & Finance
5. Balances under SDF to be included in Liquidity Coverage Ratio
- As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the overnight balances under the standing deposit facility (SDF) will be eligible as ‘Level 1 High Quality Liquid Assets (HQLA)’ for computation of the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR).
- Reason: To enhance the ability of banks to achieve LCR.
- LCR promotes short-term resilience of banks to potential liquidity disruptions.
- It also ensures that banks have sufficient HQLAs to survive an acute stress scenario lasting for 30 days.
Banking & Finance
6. Credit-deposit ratio of Northern and Western regions declined in 2022
- As per the recent RBI data, the Credit-Deposit (CD) ratio of the Northern and Western Regions have been declined in 2022.
- While the North-Eastern, Eastern, Central and Southern Regions improved.
- CD ratio indicates that how much of each rupee of deposit goes towards credit markets in a particular region.
- Low CD ratio: It suggests relatively poor credit growth compared with deposit growth.
- High CD ratio: Strong demand for credit, relatively slower deposit growth.
National Affairs
7. JNPA inaugurates Continuous Marine Water Quality Monitoring Station
- Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) and Department of Civil Engineering (IIT Madras) have developed a Continuous Marine Water Quality Monitoring Station (CMWQMS) and launched Electric Environmental Monitoring Vehicle (EV).
- The monitor station and vehicle were inaugurated by Chairman of JNPA, Sanjay Sethi.
- Aim: To assist in managing the marine water and air quality in the port area.
- With this, JNPA will be able to reduce the greenhouse gas footprint of vehicles.
National Affairs
8. DPIIT launches startup applications for registration on MAARG portal
- The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has launched startup applications for registration on the MAARG portal.
- Purpose: To provide further boost the startup ecosystem by catalysing the startup culture and building a strong and inclusive ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship in India.
- The MAARG is National Mentorship Platform by Startup India.
- MAARG portal refers to Mentorship, Advisory, Assistance, Resilience and Growth.
Obituaries
9. Former minister Golak Naik passes away
- Former Minister, Golak Bihari Naik has been passed away at the age of 65.
- He started his political career with BJP and later joined the Biju Janata Dal.
- He was elected to Odisha Assembly thrice, twice as BJP candidate from Khunta and once as BJD nominee from Udala constituency.
- He served as a minister in the Naveen Patnaik-led government from 2000 to 2009.
- He had served as minister of the Textiles, Fisheries and Animal Resources in the BJD-BJP coalition government.
Honours & Awards
10. NIIT Chairman, Rajendra Pawar awarded Lifetime Achievement Award by FICCI
- The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) has honoured Rajendra Singh Pawar (Chairman & Founder, NIIT) with 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award 2022.
- The award ceremony held at the 8th FICCI Higher Education Excellence Awards in New Delhi.
- Reason: For his contribution and exemplary work in the field of education as well as creating the IT Training industry.
- FICCI:
- President: Sanjiv Mehta
- Founded: 1927
- Headquarters: New Delhi
Schemes
11. Delhi University launches Financial Support Scheme
- The Delhi University has launched a Financial Support Scheme (FSS) for those 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%
Sports
12. Army Red Team wins 72nd Inter Services Volleyball Championship 2022-23
- The Army Red Team has won the 72nd Inter Services Volleyball Championship 2022-23 title, after defeating the Army Green.
- The closing ceremony of the Championship was conducted at Eagles Indoor Volleyball Stadium in Secunderabad.
- The event provided an opportunity to outstanding sportsmen for getting selected to the Services Volleyball team.
- The trophy was presented by Telangana and Andhra Sub Area officiating GoC, Brigadier K Somashankar.
Banking & Finance
13. BillBox unveils contactless wearable payment solution
- BillBox has launched TapTap, a wearable device that enables contactless payments.
- This card was launched in association with NSDL Payments Bank and Visa.
- Aim: To simplify payments and offer users convenience.
- It has been launched with silicon band, silicon strap and silicon loop which will be available in white, black and blue colours
- MD & Group CEO of BillBox: Viraj Majmudar
- NSDL Payments Bank MD & CEO - Abhijit Kamalapurkar; Headquarters - Mumbai, Maharashtra
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