Current Affairs is the most important area in all competitive exams. But the difficulty level is very high. That’s why; many aspirants get confused, how to select Current Affairs for Preparation of Competitive Examination? In this Post, Daily Current Affairs 5 November 2022, we have tried to cover each and every point and also included all important facts from National/ International news that are useful for upcoming competitive examinations such as UPSC, SSC, Railway, State Govt. etc.
Current Affairs for Competitive Exam – 5 November 2022
Union Agriculture Minister Chairs National Natural Farming Mission Meeting
Union Agriculture Minister Chairs National Natural Farming Mission Meeting: The first committee meeting of the National Natural Agriculture Mission was held at Krishi Bhawan under the chairmanship of Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar. Shri Narendra Singh Tomar launched the NMNF portal. Natural agriculture in India will be promoted with the cooperation of all.
Union Agriculture Minister asked the officers to coordinate with the State government and central departments and enable market linkage so that farmers can easily sell their products. The meeting was attended by Union Rural Development Minister Shri Giriraj Singh, Water Resources Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi, Union Agriculture Secretary Shri Manoj Ahuja, among other senior officials of other ministries.
Union Agriculture Minister Chairs National Natural Farming Mission Meeting- Key Points
- The National Natural Farming Mission has been launched by Union Agriculture Minister.
- The portal contains all the information about the mission, implementation outline, resources, implementation progress, farmer registration, blog, etc.
- The portal will be for the convenience and welfare of farmers.
- The Ministry of Water Resources has signed a MoU with Sahakar Bharathi and in the first phase, 75 Sahakar Ganga villages have been identified and a roadmap has been prepared to provide training to the farmers.
PM Modi Declared Mangarh Dham National Monument
PM Modi Declared Mangarh Dham National Monument: Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared Mangarh Dham a National Monument in Rajasthan’s Banaswara district. Prime Minister Modi said India’s past, present and future are incomplete without the tribal communities. Mangarh Dham symbolizes the determination and sacrifice of the tribals and added that it is the common heritage of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid tributes to Bhil freedom fighter Shri Govind Guru.
PM Modi Declared Mangarh Dham National Monument- Key Points
- Manghar holds special importance for the Bhil Community and other tribes of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat.
- The representative of the traditions and ideals of India were freedom fighters like Shri Govind Guru.
- He lost his family and his life while fighting for the freedom of his tribe.
- The Prime Minister also referred to the November 17, 1913 massacre at Mangar.
About Mangarh
India was fighting against the British and during the freedom struggle the Bhil community and other tribes were also having a long stand off against the British officers. On November 17, 1913, 1.5 lakh Bhils were holding a rally against the British, when the British opened fire on the gathering. The massacre killed 1,500 tribal people.
ADB to fund Smartchem Technologies’ farm efficiency initiative
ADB to fund Smartchem Technologies’ farm efficiency initiative: Smartchem Technologies Limited (STL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation (DFPCL), on Wednesday said the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will fund its farm efficiency initiative through a USD 30 million loan facility.
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The loan facility will be for a tenure of 5 years. The ADB has also given approval for a technical assistance grant of USD 5,00,000 for building capacity for Soil Nutrition Managemen in India. This loan would be the first agribusiness “Blue Loan” of ADB. STL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation.
”This financial association with ADB will help enhance our ongoing Specialty Fertiliser business, including the applied R&D and grass-root farmer training initiatives,” DFPCL Chairman and Managing Director Sailesh C Mehta said. ADB’s Director General for Private Sector Operations Suzanne Gaboury said that the private sector investment in agriculture is critical to help farmers adapt to climate change.
”The private sector can play an important role in bringing more advanced fertilizer products to the market, investing in local manufacturing to reduce reliance on imports, and training farmers in proper usage and soil management,” she added.
IPPB conducts India’s First Floating Financial Literacy Camp
IPPB conducts India’s First Floating Financial Literacy Camp : India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), stablished under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communication with 100% equity owned by the Government of India, conducted India’s First Floating Financial Literacy Camp with an initiative called ‘Niveshak Didi’ to promote Financial Literacy ‘By the women, for the women’, in Srinagar, J&K.
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Aim: To promote Financial Literacy ‘By the women, for the women’
It was launched with an initiative called ‘Niveshak Didi’. This concept is based on the ideology of women for women as rural area women feel more comfortable to share their queries with a female itself.
CEO: J. Venkatramu
Founded: 1 September 2018
Madhya Pradesh government launched Ladli Laxmi 2.0
Madhya Pradesh government launched Ladli Laxmi 2.0: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday launched the state government’s flagship ‘Ladli Laxmi 2.0’ financial assistance scheme to encourage girls to pursue higher education and make them independent. Chief Minister had launched the ‘Ladli Laxmi’ scheme in 2007, after he became the Chief Minister for the first time in 2005. The scheme provides monetary benefits to the eligible girl children to ensure they get good education and change the perspective of the society towards the birth of the girl child.
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On the occasion, Mr Chouhan also transferred a total of Rs 1.85 crore into the bank accounts of 1,477 Ladli Laxmi scheme beneficiary girls to enable them to pursue higher education, and said it was a “historic” day. The Chief Minister said that after becoming Lok Sabha member in 1991 from Vidisha, he started funding marriage of girls from the money he used to get as allowances in his capacity as MP.
He added that after becoming the state Chief Minister in 2005, he had directed the officials to formulate a scheme with the aim of making a daughter “lakhpati” from the day of her birth by depositing money into her name in phases which amounts to Rs 1.43 lakh when she turned 21 with a rider that parents should not marry her off before she is 18 years of age.
The scheme became very popular since its launch in 2007 and at present there are more than 43 lakh Ladli Laxmis in the state, he said. The scheme has been linked to the education of girls and aims to provide financial assistance to them for pursuing higher education, Ladli Laxmi Scheme 2.0 is launched and the government will arrange for paying their college fees, the Chief Minister said.
On the occasion, Mr Chouhan also said that ‘Ladli Laxmi Vatika’ (garden) is being developed in each district of the state and planted saplings at one such facility in the state capital along with some beneficiary girls.
President Droupadi Murmu launched govt projects in Sikkim
President Droupadi Murmu launched govt projects in Sikkim : President, Droupadi Murmu who is on her two day of Sikkim, will inaugurate and lay the foundation for various central and state government projects in the virtual mode from Gangtok.
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She inaugurated the Atal Setu viaduct connecting West Bengal and Sikkim at Rangpo on National Highway 10; the two-lane Chisopani traffic tunnel including approach roads in East Sikkim; and the Ganju Lama Girls Hostel, Ravangla in South Sikkim under Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram. The President laid the foundation stone for the National Institute of Technology, Khamdong, East Sikkim; widening and improvement of road from Namchi to Birdhang connecting West and South Sikkim; District Hospital, Singtam, East Sikkim; and the World Renewal Spiritual Brahmakumaris Centre, Namchi, South Sikkim.
The projects include:
Atal Setu viaduct: Connect West Bengal and Sikkim at Rangpo on National Highway 10.
Two-lane Chisopani traffic tunnel, which include approach roads in East Sikkim
Ganju Lama Girls Hostel, Ravangla in South Sikkim under Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram.
IMFA MD, Subhrakant Panda appointed as President of FICCI
IMFA MD, Subhrakant Panda appointed as President of FICCI : The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has appointed Subhrakant Panda as President, who is currently serving as Senior Vice President of FICCI. He is also serving as the Managing Director of Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd. (IMFA).
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He will succeed Sanjiv Mehta (CEO & Managing Director, Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL)) as President at the 95th Annual General Meeting, scheduled to be held on December 16 and December 17, 2022.
Mr Panda is Managing Director of Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd (IMFA) which is the country’s leading, fully integrated producer of ferroalloys with captive mining and power generation employing 6500 people. He has handled various responsibilities in IMFA, and implemented expansion plans after he was appointed Managing Director which led to significant growth in revenue & profitability.
Experience of Subhrakant Panda in FICCI:
- He is the first industrialist from Odisha to take up a leadership role in FICCI. India is seen to have emerged as a bright spot at a time when the global economy is facing turbulence; with his deep understanding of the economic and industry issues, Mr Panda is determined to further strengthen FICCI’s position as the leading industry chamber which will contribute to the India growth story through its engagement with various stakeholders.
- He has been active in FICCI for two decades, and was the first Chairman of the FICCI Odisha State Council besides heading the FICCI National Manufacturing Committee.
- Mr Panda is also Past President of the International Chamber of Commerce (India Chapter) and the Paris-based International Chromium Development Association (ICDA).
Awards and Honours:
Mr Panda graduated with honours summa cum laude from the Questrom School of Business, Boston University in 1993 with a dual concentration in Finance and Operations Management. He has been recognised for his outstanding scholastic achievement by being named to the Beta Gamma Sigma Honour Society for Collegiate Schools of Business and Golden Key National Honour Society. He is a keen reader and his interests include technology.
Vishal Kapoor appointed as CEO of Energy Efficiency Services Ltd
Vishal Kapoor appointed as CEO of Energy Efficiency Services Ltd : Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) on Wednesday announced the appointment of Vishal Kapoor as its Chief Executive officer. Kapoor has completed his tenure as Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Power.
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EESL, a joint venture of public sector undertakings under the ministry, has announced the appointment of Vishal Kapoor as the CEO,” a statement said. As joint secretary, he led various government interventions, schemes, and reforms in the distribution sector.
Kapoor graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Railways Institute of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering (IRIMEE) and also has a masters degree from the National University of Singapore. He has also done the Advanced Management Program in Public Policy from Indian School of Business.
Energy Efficiency Services Limited:
Ministry: Ministry of Power
Chairman: K. Sreekant
Niva Bupa partnered with IDFC FIRST Bank partner for Bancassurance
Niva Bupa partnered with IDFC FIRST Bank partner for Bancassurance: Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited has announced a partnership with IDFC First Bank to provide health-insurance solutions to the bank’s customers. The advanced digital capability of the bank combined with Niva Bupa’s best-in-class health insurance solutions will provide the best services for the customers. The partnership will empower the two institutions to serve customers better and help them lead healthier lives.
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Niva Bupa partnered with IDFC FIRST Bank partner for Bancassurance- Key Points
- Niva Bupa is known for introducing the most innovative health insurance benefits in India.
- They will be able to design and launch products for various customer segments which will retain IDFC First Bank to serve customers according to their needs.
- IDFC First Bank and Niva Bupa partnership marks first bank partnership this year for Niva Bupa.
- The partnership aims to provide growth for both businesses and to expand the reach to provide the best healthcare solutions.
- Both Niva Bupa and IDFC First Bank share synergy in terms of creating strong digital platforms for customers to enable seamless customer onboarding and excellent service experience.
Noted Malayalam writer Sethu received Ezhuthachan Award 2022
Ezhuthachan Puraskaram 2022: In recognition of his overall contribution to the Malayalam language and literature, renowned Malayalam fiction writer, Sethu (A. Sethumadhavan) has been selected for the Kerala government’s prestigious ‘Ezhuthachan Puraskaram’ this year. He focussed on modernising the literature by standing beyond the definitions of movements and trends.
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He also received several awards including both the Kendra Sahitya Akademi and Kerala Sahitya Akademi awards, his well-known works include Pandavapuram, Kaimudrakal, Adayalangal, Kiratam, Araamathe Penkutty and Kilimozhikalkkappuram.
Several of his works have been translated into various Indian and foreign languages and also inspired several movies.
The career of Sethu:
- A banker by profession, the 80-year-old’s noted works include ‘Pandavapuram’ and ‘Atayalangal’ (novels) and ‘Petiswapnangal’ and ‘Sethuvinte Kathakal’ (short story). Sethu is also a recipient of the Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award and the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for both novels and short stories.
- The state government’s highest literary honor is named after 16th century devotional poet Thunchathathu Ramanujan Ezhuthasan, considered the father of Malayalam language. The award includes a cash prize of Rs 5,00,000 and a citation.
About Ezhuthachan Puraskaram:
The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is the highest literary honour is given by the Kerala Sahitya Akademi, Government of Kerala. The award is named after Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan, the father of the Malayalam language and consists of a cash prize of Rs 5,00,000 and a citation. The prize money was enhanced by Rs 50,000 in 2011.
Aruna Sairam honoured with Chevalier Award by French govt
Chevalier Award: Carnatic vocalist Aruna Sairam will be conferred the Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite, the Knight of the Order of the Merit, by the French government. She has been selected for her singing talent and contribution to the development of Indo-France relations.
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Aruna Sairam started her classical training under her mother Rajalakshmi Sethuraman. She went on to become a disciple of the legendary vocalist Sangita Kalanidhi T Vrinda, thus continuing an illustrious line of female singers in the Tanjore tradition for more than eight generations. Later, she was mentored by several other maestros of our country.
Her music has erased geographical borders when she was the first to incorporate Abhang, a Western Indian musical form, into a traditional, South Indian concert. By interacting with national and international musicians, Aruna communicates beyond regional contexts, using melody as a language of human expression.
Chevalier Award: Apart from this
- Aruna Shairam has received several awards including the Padma Shri of the Central Government and the Sangeet Kalanidhi of the Sangeet Academy.
- She was also elected as the Vice-Chairperson of the Sangeet Natak Akademi.
- Apart from this, she is also the recipient of the Tamil Nadu government’s Kalaimamani Award and the Kalidas Samman Award of Madhya Pradesh.
- Aruna Sairam has also received the US Congressional Award of Excellence and was also conferred appreciation by the Mayor of the City of New York and the city of San Diego.
World Tsunami Awareness Day observed on 05th November
World Tsunami Awareness Day 2022: In December 2015, the UN General Assembly designated November 5 as World Tsunami Awareness Day, calling on countries, international organizations and civil society to share innovative approaches to raising tsunami awareness and reducing risk. UN Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) facilitates the observance of World Tsunami Awareness Day in collaboration with the rest of the United Nations system. The date of November 5 was chosen to mark the story of “Inamura-no-hi” (burning of the rice sheaves) in western Japan. This earthquake occurred in 1858.
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World Tsunami Awareness Day 2022: Theme
The theme of World Tsunami Awareness Day 2022 in Asia-Pacific: Early Warning and Early Action Before Every Tsunami. This day is observed to raise awareness for early warning and actions taken to protect people, save lives, and prevent hazards from turning into disasters.
What are tsunamis?
The word “tsunami” comprises the Japanese words “tsu” (meaning harbour) and “nami” (meaning wave). A tsunami is a series of enormous waves created by an underwater disturbance usually associated with earthquakes occurring below or near the ocean. Volcanic eruptions, submarine landslides, and coastal rock falls can also generate a tsunami, as can a large asteroid impacting the ocean. They originate from a vertical movement of the sea floor with the consequent displacement of water mass.
Tsunami waves often look like walls of water and can attack the shoreline and be dangerous for hours, with waves coming every 5 to 60 minutes.
The first wave may not be the largest, and often it is the 2nd, 3rd, 4th or even later waves that are the biggest. After one wave inundates, or floods inland, it recedes seaward often as far as a person can see, so the seafloor is exposed. The next wave then rushes ashore within minutes and carries with it many floating debris that were destroyed by previous waves.
World Tsunami Day: History
The first official World Tsunami Day was observed on 5 November 2016, following the declaration of the United Nations General Assembly on 22 December 2015. The UN General Assembly called all the countries in international bodies to raise awareness about this natural disaster and share product ideas.
In the last 100 years, 58 tsunamis have killed over 260,000 people, more than any other natural disaster. The highest number of deaths occurred in December 2004, when the Indian Ocean tsunami struck. It killed 227,000 people in 14 countries, including Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India and Thailand. Only three weeks after the tsunami, the international community gathered in Kobe, Japan, to adopt the 10-year Hyogo Framework for Action. This was the first comprehensive global disaster risk reduction agreement.
Arunachal Pradesh MLA Jambey Tashi passes away
Arunachal Pradesh MLA Jambey Tashi passes away: Arunachal Pradesh MLA Jambe Tashi passed away after illness. He was 48 years old. Tashi was the sitting MLA of Lumla Assembly constituency in Tawang district.He was holding the post of Advisor to the Planning and Investment Minister of the state. He died in a hospital in Guwahati.
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About the Jambey Tashi:
Born on October 7, 1974, Tashi was actively involved in social work from the beginning and in 2001 became a member of the Anchal Samiti. He was elected to the legislative assembly from his home constituency Lumla in 2009 unopposed and was appointed as Chairman State Medicinal Plants Board till 2011 and later became Parliamentary Secretary for Civil Aviation. He was re-elected to the Assembly for a second term and became Parliamentary Secretary.
During the 2019 assembly elections, he won the seat from Lumla for the third term. Tashi is survived by his wife, two daughters and one son. Deputy Chief Minister, Chowna Mein expressed extreme shock and sorrow on the sudden demise of Lumla MLA.
Adani New Industries installs India’s largest wind turbine, taller than Statue of Unity
Adani New Industries Ltd: As part of its renewable energy growth plan, Adani New Industries Ltd has built a wind turbine in Mundra, Gujarat that is taller than the Statue of Unity and has a blade wider than the wingspan of a jumbo jet.Adani New Industries Limited (ANIL) has announced the installation of the largest wind turbine generator (WTG) in the nation in Mundra, Gujarat.”
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About the Mundra Windtech Ltd:
- Mundra Windtech Ltd (MWL), an Adani Enterprises Ltd. wholly-owned company, installed the turbine (AEL). This prototype is also Adani New Industries Ltd.’s (ANIL) first addition to its portfolio and has paved the way for the installation of even larger wind turbine generators, according to the company.
- The 200m-high wind turbine can power over 4,000 households with 5.2MW of electricity.
- Its 160m diameter rotor makes it the most powerful wind turbine in the world. The hub height of a wind turbine generator is 120 meters or approximately the height of a 40 story structure.
- Over the past few years, the popularity of wind turbines has increased dramatically. Turbines of a capacity of 4 MW or more are typically installed offshore, where the machines can reach 14 MW in size.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
- Adani New Industries Ltd Founded: 1988;
- Adani New Industries Ltd Headquarters: Ahmedabad;
- Adani New Industries Ltd Owner: Gautam Adani.
