Daily GK Update: 7th November 2023

 Honours & Awards

1. Kerala honored with Global Responsible Tourism Award 2023

• The Kerala Responsible Tourism Mission won the Global Responsible Tourism Award 2023 for promoting sustainable and women-inclusive initiatives.
• The award is instituted by the Responsible Tourism Partnership and International Centre for Responsible Tourism (ICRT) in the best for local sourcing, food, and craft category.
• This international award reflects the universal appeal of the Responsible Tourism projects that Kerala implemented.

 Honours & Awards

2. AIFF wins AFC President’s Recognition Bronze award for Grassroots Football

• All India Football Federation has secured its second Grassroots Football award in 2023, having earned the same recognition back in 2014.
• The accomplishment reflects AIFF’s commitment to promoting football at the grassroots level, characterized by several innovative initiatives.

AFC Member Association of the Year

• Platinum: Uzbekistan Football Association
• Diamond: Lebanese Football Association
• Gold: Football Association of Hong Kong
• Ruby: Guam Football Association

 Important Dates

3. National Cancer Awareness Day is observed on 7th November

• National Cancer Awareness Day in India is observed on 7th November to spread awareness around the types of cancer, need for early detection, and important lifestyle changes.
• The theme of National Cancer Awareness Day 2023 is Close the care gap.
• According to WHO, cancer is a large group of diseases that can start in any organ or tissue of the body and occurs when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably and even spread to other body parts 

 Sports

4. Sultan of Johor Cup 2023: Indian Hockey Team Wins Bronze Medal

• India’s junior men’s team beat Pakistan in penalty shootout to finish its campaign with a bronze medal at the Sultan of Johor Cup 2023
• Defending champion India bounced back from loss to Germany in the semifinals, defeating Pakistan to clinch its ninth medal in 11 editions of the under-21 tournament
• This victory marked India’s third title in the Sultan of Johor Cup. The junior men’s hockey team had previously won the prestigious Johor Bahru Cup twice in 2013 and 2014.

 National & International Organizations

5. IIT Kanpur’s Innovative Solution: ‘Artificial Rains’ to Tackle Delhi’s Air

• The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has reportedly developed a potential solution to address the problem of air pollution in Delhi and its neighbouring regions.
• They propose the use of "artificial rains" through cloud seeding to help clear pollutants and dust from the air.
• The premier institute has been working on creating the necessary conditions for artificial rains for over five years and conducted successful trials in July.

 International Affairs

6. Sweden’s Saab Secures India’s First 100% FDI in Defense Project

• India has approved its first 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in the defence sector, permitting Sweden's Saab to establish a facility for rocket manufacturing. 
• The FDI proposal, valued at less than Rs 500 crore, was given the green light last month, according to an ET report. 
• India currently allows up to 74% FDI in the defence sectorthrough the automatic route, with clearances beyond that available on a case-by-case basis.

 Sports

7. Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews becomes first Cricketer to get ‘timed out’

• Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews was given "timed out" in a World Cup clash against Bangladesh, becoming the first man to suffer in the 146-year history of international cricket
• The former captain took more than two minutes to take strike and opposition skipper Shakib Al Hasan appealed, which was upheld by the on-field umpire
• Mathews came into bat after the fall of Sadeera Samarawickrama in the 25th over but was unable to secure his helmet strap tightly enough

 National Affairs

8. Jal Diwali -“Water for Women, Women for Water Campaign” launched

• The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is all set to unveil a progressive initiative "Women for Water, Water for Women Campaign".
• Under its flagship scheme - Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation, in partnership with the Ministry's National Urban Livelihood Mission and Odisha Urban Academy is the knowledge partner. 
• Aim: To provide a platform for inclusion of women in water governance. 
• This campaign celebrates "Jal Diwali"  from, 7th Nov, 2023.

 Banking & Finance

9. IndiaFirst Life Becomes the First Life Insurance Company to Obtain GIFT

• IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Ltd became the first Indian life insurance company to get the Gujarat International Finance Tec (GIFT) City’s International Financial Services Centre Registration.
• Aim: To enhance our market presence and capitalize on the customer outreach opportunities at a global level. 
• Its foray into the hi-tech and ultra-modern financial ecosystem of GIFT City IFSC, will empower us to secure lives and create value for our international customers

 State Affairs

10. Bharat Botanics To Open India’s Largest Cold Oil Production Facility

• Bharat Botanics announced the opening of its wood-pressed cold oil processing facility in Gondal, Rajkot Gujarat. 
• This 16,000 square feet automated facility is one of its kind, promoting 100% hygiene and transparency.
• At Bharat Botanics facility, seeds are crushed using traditional "Wooden Ghani's" with the cold-pressed technique, resulting in natural, chemical-free edible oils rich in healthy nutrients, natural flavor, and a scintillating aroma