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CURRENT AFFAIRS : BANKING & FINANCE

Government of India (GoI) and Asian Development Bank Ink $400 Million Loan Agreement to Enhance Urban Services through Improved Infrastructure, Service Delivery, and Governance Systems                                        

• India signed a $400 million policy-based loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to create high-quality urban infrastructure, improve service delivery, and promote efficient governance systems.
• The programme also envisages integrated planning reforms to control urban sprawls and foster systemic and planned urbanisation through enhancing the entire ecosystem of legal, regulatory, and institutional reforms.

Key Highlights :

Sub-Programme Structure :

• Sub-programme 1, approved in 2021 with $350 million financing, focused on establishing national-level policies and guidelines to improve urban services.
• Sub-programme 2 supports investment planning and reform actions at the state and urban local body (ULB) levels.

Loan Agreement Details :

• The loan agreement for sub-programme 2 was signed between Juhi Mukherjee, joint secretary, department of economic affairs, ministry of finance, and Takeo Konishi, country director of ADB’s India resident mission.

Support for AMRUT 2.0 :

• Sub-program 2 supports the reforms initiated by the states and the ULBs in operationalising the national flagship programme of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 targeted for universal access to water supply and sanitation.
• Innovative Financing and Urban Infrastructure Investments :
• The initiative aims to help cities mobilize innovative financing methods, including commercial borrowings, municipal bonds, sub-sovereign debts, and public–private partnerships.
• This approach is intended to bridge significant deficits in urban infrastructure investments.

About ADB : 

• Established : 1966
• Headquarters : Manila, Philippines
• President : Masatsugu Asakawa
• Membership : 68 members, including 49 regional members (countries in Asia and the Pacific) and 19 non-regional members (countries outside the region)

About Ministry of Finance :

• Cabinet Minister : Nirmala Sitharaman
• Minister of State : Bhagwat Karad, Pankaj Choudhar

US International Development Finance Corporation Commits $553 Million Funding for Adani Group’s Port Terminal Project

• The United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has committed $553 million (around Rs 4,600 crore) for the development of the Adani Group’s deepwater shipping container terminal in the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
• The West Container Terminal in the Port of Colombo is being developed by a consortium comprising Adani Ports and SEZ, John Keells Holdings, and the Sri Lanka Ports Authority.

Key Highlights :

Stakeholders and Ownership :

• Adani Ports holds a 51% stake in the container terminal of the port, which also has a terminal run by China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd.
• China Merchants Holdings Co Ltd and Sri Lanka Ports Authority are jointly developing Colombo’s South Container Terminal, the first terminal under expansion in the Colombo port.
• The Port of Colombo is the largest and busiest transhipment port in the Indian Ocean and has been operating at over 90% utilisation since 2021, signalling its need for capacity expansion.
• Adani Ports and SEZ holds majority equity in the West Container Terminal project, John Keells Holdings owns 34% and the rest is held by the state-run Sri Lanka Ports Authority. Dredging for the terminal commenced in November 2022 and the entire project is slated to be ready by the end of 2025.
• The consortium will develop Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) on a build, operate and transfer (BOT) basis for a period of 35 years.
• When commissioned, CWIT will be the largest and deepest container terminal in Sri Lanka.

About United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) :

• Established : December 20, 2019
• Headquarters : Washington, D.C, United States
• CEO : Scott A. Nathan
• The United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is a development finance institution and agency of the United States federal government.
• DFC invests in development projects primarily in lower and middle-income countries.

Deendayal AntyodayaYojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission and SIDBI Sign MOU Signifying a Milestone in Advancing Women-Led Enterprises                     

• DeendayalAntyodayaYojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) under the Ministry of Rural Development and the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that marks a significant milestone in the journey of women-led enterprises in India.
• The MOU is set to span 2 years.
• The MOU was inked by DAY-NRLM and SIDBI in the presence of Secretary Rural Development Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh and Chairman & Managing Director SIDBI Shri Sivasubramanian Ramann.
• This strategic partnership brings together the expertise of DAY-NRLM and SIDBI to create a transformative initiative aimed at promoting women-led enterprises among experienced members of Self Help Groups (SHGs).
• The primary focus of this collaboration is to demonstrate on-the-ground activities that establish a reliable and sensitive support structure for the capacity enhancement of women entrepreneurs (WEs).

DAY-NRLM Background :

• The National Rural Livelihood Mission was launched in June 2011 and is now known as the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) in honour of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, a noted philosopher and politician.

Objective of NRLM :

• To reduce poverty by promoting diversified and gainful self-employment and wage employment opportunities for rural households, especially women.
• The program aims to enhance financial inclusion by promoting community-based institutions and linking them with the formal banking sector.
• The Mission consists of 4 components,,

1. social mobilization, community institution, and capacity building;
2. financial inclusion;
3. livelihood promotion;
4. convergence

About Small Industries Development Bank of India :

• Established : 2 April 1990
• Headquarters : Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
• Chairman & MD : Sivasubramanian Ramann
• The SIDBI is the apex regulatory body for overall licensing and regulation of micro, small and medium enterprise finance companies in India.
• It is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Finance , Government of India (GoI).

CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL NEWS

Union Minister Narayan Rane inaugurates Khadi Theme Pavillion at IITF 2023 in New Delhi

• The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Minister, Narayan Rane inaugurated the Khadi Theme Pavillion at the India International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
• The minister visited the pavillion that features 214 stalls showcasing the diverse and traditional craftsmanship from across the country.
• Some of the key attractions of the pavillion include spinning wheel-charkha, khadi garments, handicrafts, wooden toys, and ayurvedic cosmetics.
• The Chairman of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission, Manoj Kumar said the pavillion has been designed to promote Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and the Vocal for Local initiative.
• The stalls embody the prosperity of India’s rich heritage, artistry, and craftsmanship.
• This time more than 85% stalls were allocated to first-time participants.
• 64 MSEs represented aspirational districts of the country.
• 66 % of stalls were allocated to women entrepreneurs and 55% to enterprises from SC/ST categories free of cost.
• The pavilion had representation from 29 States/UTs.

9th India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 to be held at Faridabad, Haryana from January 17th-20th, 2024

• The 9th edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 will be held at Faridabad, Haryana from January 17th-20th, 2024.
• India’s mega Science Fair will be held at the Campus of Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) and Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) of the Department of Biotechnology in Faridabad.
• The theme of the present edition is ‘Science and Technology Public Outreach in Amrit Kaal’.
• IISF 2023 aims to provide a platform for inspiring public at large and individuals with diverse levels of interests like students, educators, scientists, researchers, industry professionals, entrepreneurs and science communicators.
• IISF 2023 will have a total of 17 themes to showcase scientific achievements offering diverse benefits to participants and the general public.
• The event holds interface among all stakeholders through various activities such as seminars by national and international experts, interactions with speakers, exhibitions, competitions, workshops, knowledge-sharing activities, technology shows, etc.

KeY Highlights

• The IISF is dedicated towards fostering creativity in Science, Technology and Innovation for the advancement of prosperous India.
• This event was initiated under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi through collaborative efforts of the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Earth Sciences in association with Vijnana Bharati.
• Since 2015, the IISF has hosted eight editions in different geographical regions of India and expanded as a mega science festival.
• In 2021, the Department of Space and the Department of Atomic Energy became an integral part of IISF.

Centre approves digital ad policy, aims to leverage new-age platforms for information dissemination

• The Union government has approved a new policy allowing its advertising wing, the Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), to undertake advertisement campaigns on social media, OTT platforms and other digital media.
• The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting approved the “Digital Advertisement Policy, 2023 to enable and empower the Central Bureau of Communication to undertake campaigns in the Digital Media Space.
• In response to the evolving media landscape, the policy marks a pivotal moment in CBC’s mission to disseminate information and create awareness regarding various schemes, programs, and policies of the Government.
• The policy will enable CBC to empanel agencies and organisations in the OTT and Video on Demand Space.

Key Highlights

• CBC will also be able to leverage the growing number of listeners to Podcasts and Digital Audio platforms through empanelment of Digital Audio platforms.
• Apart from rationalising its process of empaneling Internet Websites, CBC now for the first time will be able to channelize its public service campaign messages through Mobile Applications too.
• With Social Media Platforms becoming one of the popular channels of public conversations, the policy further streamlines the process through which CBC can place advertisements for government clients on these platforms.
• Central Bureau of Communication (CBC) is a unit of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
• The CBC has the mandate of providing 360-degree communication solutions to Ministries, Departments, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), and autonomous bodies.
• It was set up in 2017 by the integration of the erstwhile Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP), Directorate of Field Publicity (DFP), and Song & Drama Division (S&DD).
• With 23 Regional Offices and 148 Field Offices, CBC is engaged in the process of educating people, both rural and urban, about the Government’s policies and programmes.
• As per TRAI’s Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicators January–March 2023, the internet penetration in India as of March 2023, is over 880 million, and the number of telecom subscribers as of March 2023 is over 1172 million.

‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ portal launched

• The ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ portal www.aaina.gov.in has been made live by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) where Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across the country can participate in this pioneering initiative to voluntarily submit their key data on a regular basis, through a simple, easy-to-fill, data entry form on the portal.
• The primary objectives of the AAINA Dashboard are to help cities to (i) see how they are faring vis-à-vis other cities, (ii) inspire them by pointing to possibilities and areas of improvement and (iii) providing opportunity to learn and engage with frontrunners.
• While not ranking the ULBs, the AAINA dashboard would serve as a tool for comparing similarly placed cities and promoting peer learning among cities.
• The Dashboard will present the data submitted by the ULBs on the basis of indicators across five broad pillars namely, (i) Political & Administrative Structure, (ii) Finance, (iii) Planning, (iv) Citizen Centric Governance and (v) Delivery of Basic Services.
• The ULBs will submit their data, including audited accounts, and self-reported performance metrics by logging in to the dashboard’s portal.
• With the active cooperation of all ULBs, the ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ aims to create a robust database of the key performance metrics of Urban Local Bodies, which could be accessed by all stakeholders, and subsequently would open for public view once it gets populated.
• The Ministry through Digital India Corporation will provide handholding support to ULBs / States in the data submission process on a need basis.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : INTERNATIONAL NEWS

APEDA Facilitates Inaugural Shipment of Fresh Bananas to  Netherlands

• In a significant boost to the prospects of fresh fruit exports, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the export of the first trial shipment of fresh bananas to the Netherlands via a sea route.
• The trial shipment of bananas to Europe was carried out by the APEDA-registered ‘INI Farms – a top exporter of fruits and vegetables from India.

India’s Banana Production and Export Scenario :

• Despite being the world’s largest banana producer, India’s export share is currently only one percent in the global market.
• India accounts for 26.45% of the world’s banana production at 35.36 million metric tonnes (MMT).

Export Statistics :

• In the fiscal year 2022-23, India exported bananas worth $176 million, equivalent to 0.36 MMT.

Top Banana-Producing States :

• Andhra Pradesh is the largest banana-producing state in India, followed by Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh.
• These five states collectively contribute around 67% to India’s banana production in the fiscal year 2022-23.

About APEDA :

• Headquarters : New Delhi, Delhi
• Chairman : Dr.Abhisek Dev
• APEDA was established by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry under the Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act, passed by Parliament in December 1985.
• The Act came into effect on February 13, 1986.
• APEDA replaced the Processed Food Export Promotion Council (PFEPC).

Responsibilities and Functions :

• Monitoring the import of sugar.
• Serving as the Secretariat to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) for the accreditation of Certification Bodies under the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) for organic exports.

Functions:-

• Providing financial assistance for the development of industries related to scheduled products.
• Registration of exporters of scheduled products.
• Fixing standards and specifications for scheduled products for export.
• Inspection of meat and meat products.
• Improving packaging and marketing of scheduled products.
• Promoting export-oriented production and development of scheduled products

APEDA is mandated with the responsibility of export promotion and development of the following scheduled products:

• Fruits, Vegetables and their Products.
• Meat and Meat Products.
• Poultry and Poultry Products.
• Dairy Products.
• Confectionery, Biscuits, and Bakery Products.
• Honey, Jaggery, and Sugar Products.
• Cocoa and its products, chocolates of all kinds.
• Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages.
• Cereal and Cereal Products.
• Groundnuts, Peanuts, and Walnuts.
• Pickles, Papads, and Chutneys.
• Guar Gum.
• Floriculture and Floriculture Products.
• Herbal and Medicinal Plants.
• De–oiled rice bran.
• Green pepper in brine.
• Cashew Nuts and Its Products.
• Basmati Rice (included in the Second Schedule of the APEDA Act).

About Netherlands :

• Capital : Amsterdam
• Currency : euro

Russia Agrees to Supply Igla Anti-Aircraft Missiles to India and Allows Local Production

• Russia has signed a deal to supply Igla-S hand-held anti-aircraft missiles to India.
• As part of the deal, Russia will also allow production of the Igla in India under licence.

Key Highlights :

What is Igla-S?

• Igla-S is a man-portable air defence system (MANPADS) designed to be fired by an individual or crew to target and bring down enemy aircraft.

India’s Arms Import Status :

• India is the world’s largest arms importer.
• Russia remains India’s biggest weapons supplier.
• Russia’s Dominance in Indian Arms Imports :
• From 2016-2021, it accounted for more than 50% of India’s arms imports.
• As per the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Russia accounted for 45% of India’s arms imports between 2018 and 2022.

Other Major Arms Suppliers to India :

• France accounted for 29% of India’s arms imports between 2018 and 2022.
• The United States accounted for 11% of India’s arms imports between 2018 and 2022.

Joint Production of AK-203 Assault Rifles :

• India and Russia also began producing AK-203 Kalashnikov assault rifles together at the beginning of the year.

About Russia :

• President : Vladimir Putin
• Prime Minister : Mikhail Mishustin
• Capital : Moscow
• Currency : Ruble

Japan gets a new island after undersea volcano erupts                               

• Japan, known for its volcanic activity and numerous islands, has witnessed the emergence of a new island near the Ogasawara island chain.
• A new island has now emerged within the vicinity of Japan’s Ogasawara island chain, after the eruption of an underwater volcano in late October 2023.
• A phreatomagmatic eruption built a new island near Japan’s Ogasawara Island group.

Phreatomagmatic Eruption Details :

• Phreatomagmatic eruptions involve the interaction of magma with saltwater, leading to explosive bursts of steam and ash.
• These eruptions are primarily responsible for the formation of islands in volcanic regions.
• This latest island is not the first instance of volcanic activity giving birth to a new island in the vicinity.
• The Ogasawara island chain, also known as the Bonin Islands, constitutes a volcanic arc comprising over 30 islands and islets, some of which remain volcanically active.
• The Ogasawara Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean’s northwestern hemisphere.
• The Ogasawara Islands are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in Japan.

About Japan :

• Prime Minister: Fumio Kishida
• Capital: Tokyo
• Currency: Japanese yen

CURRENT AFFAIRS : STATE NEWS

Uttarakhand is set to become the first state to implement a Uniform Civil Code                      

• Uttarakhand is set to become the first state to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
• The state government is likely to convene a special session of the legislative assembly for this purpose.
• The Uniform Civil Code bill is expected to pass during the special session, granting it legal status.
• The drafting of the UCC for Uttarakhand has been completed and will be submitted to the state government soon.

Key Highlights :

Committee Formation and Report :

• The Uttarakhand government had on May 27, 2022, set up the expert committee for the implementation of the UCC and to check all relevant laws that control personal citizen matters for people living in the state.
• The five-member committee, led by former Supreme Court judge, Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, is expected to hand over its report to the government soon.

Constitutional Basis :

• The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is mentioned in Article 44 of the Constitution.

Scope of UCC :

• The Uniform Civil Code is a set of laws that deals with marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption, among other personal matters which apply to all citizens equally regardless of their religion.
• In the Shah Bano case in 1985, the Supreme Court ruled that “Parliament should outline the contours of a common civil code as it is an instrument that facilitates national harmony and equality before the law.”
• Gujarat is also planning to implement the Uniform Civil Code before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

About Uttarakhand:

• Capital: Dehradun
• Chief Minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami
• Governor: Gurmit Singh
• National Parks: Govind National Park, Nanda Devi National Park, Gangotri National Park, Rajaji National Park, Jim Corbett National Park

Rescue Operations Initiated for Trapped Labourers in Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse

• About 40 workers are trapped inside a tunnel after the under-construction tunnel structure collapsed in Uttarakhand.
• The affected tunnel is part of the Char Dham all-weather road project, which began in 2016.
• This has prompted the authorities to launch a mega search and rescue operation.

About the Tunnel :

• The total length of the tunnel, which is meant to connect Silkyara to Dandal gaon in Uttarkashi district, is 4.5 km.
• The double-lane tunnel is pegged as one of the longest tunnels under the Char Dham all-weather road project and aims to reduce the journey from Uttarkashi to Yamunotri Dham by 26 kilometres.
• From the Silkyara side, 2.3km of tunnel has been constructed, while 1.6km of tunnelling work has been completed from the Barkot end.
• Approximately, a 400m stretch of the tunnel is yet to be constructed.
• The workers are trapped in the Silkyara Tunnel located on the Uttarkashi-Yamnotri Road.
• The collapse happened about 270m from the entrance of the Silkyara side.
• Char Dham all-weather road project is a highway expansion project to widen 889 km of hill roads to provide all-weather connectivity in the Char Dham circuit.
• The project, envisaged in 2016, covers Uttarakhand’s 4 major shrines – Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri in the upper Himalayas.
• The National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) engaged M/s Navyuga Engineering Company Limited for the project on EPC mode, with a contract signed on June 14, 2018, amounting to Rs. 853.79 Crore.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: AWARDS AND HONOURS

Dvara E-Registry Announced As Winner In World Economic Forum’s Smarter Climate Farmers Challenge

• Dvara E-Registry has been adjudged as one of the winners of the ‘Smarter Climate Farmers Challenge’, organised by UpLink, the open innovation platform of the World Economic Forum.
• The Smarter Climate Farmers Challenge’ by UpLink was initiated to combat the pressing agricultural challenges of the time, seeking innovative solutions in the realms of knowledge enhancement, resource efficiency and sustainability, inclusive technology and innovative financing.

About Dvara E-Registry

• Dvara E-Registry is an ag-fintech start-up building a digital platform to improve access to agricultural services, both financial and advisory, for all stakeholders in the agri value chain.
• Dvara E-Registry was recently named the Dun & Bradstreet Start-Up 50 Trailblazer 2023.
• Tharakeswar Ganta, Co-Founder and Head of Financial Products at Dvara E-Registry

CURRENT AFFAIRS : DEFENCE NEWS

Highly Awaited Joint Exercise ‘Trishakti Prahar’ Commences Near Western Border in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer

• The much-anticipated joint military exercise ‘Trishakti Prahar’ has commenced near the western border of Rajasthan in Jaisalmer.

About Trishakti Prahar :

• It is a joint military exercise involving the Indian Army, the Indian Navy, and the Indian Air Force (IAF).

Objectives of the Exercise :

• It aims to enhance mutual coordination and operational efficiency.
• It seeks to create new strategies and assess operational capabilities in the context of modern warfare.

Key Highlights :

• During the exercise, all three wings of the Indian Army actively engage in live practice sessions, simulating real war scenarios with complete coordination.
• The exercise includes long-range attacks by reconnaissance aircraft, emphasizing precision and high-volume attacks to neutralize hypothetical adversaries.
• It involves a diverse array of military assets, including various types of howitzers, helicopters, and weaponry. This encompasses the deployment of the Army’s T-90s and Arjun main battle tanks.
• A major highlight of the exercise is the demonstration of the operational capability and readiness of the Pune-based Southwestern Command of the Indian Air Force.
• This segment showcases the Air Force’s preparedness for integrated air-land operations, combined arms operations, and its fast mobility and deep strike offensive capabilities.
• Fighter aircraft, Apache attack helicopters, Chinook heavy lift helicopters, and various Navy aircraft contribute to the multifaceted nature of the exercise.
• It serves as a platform to evaluate the effectiveness of modern warfare technologies such as unmanned aerial vehicles, precision-guided missiles, loiter munitions, counter-drone systems, communication systems, and automatic spectrum monitoring systems in a simulated operational environment.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

“Chandigarh Smart City Introduces AI-Powered Chatbot ‘BIRBAL’ to Enhance ‘Ease of Living’                                 

• Chandigarh Smart City Limited (CSCL) has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven interactive chatbot named ‘BIRBAL’ to enhance citizen-centric services.

Objective of the Chatbot :

• To provide efficient and user-friendly citizen services within the local civic body.

About the Chatbot :

• ‘BIRBAL’ is equipped to address a wide range of issues, including complaint management, citizen services, public transport services, online payment services, certificates/forms, health-related queries, MC budget inquiries, property details, and fire safety certificate requests.
• With the new chatbot citizens can interact with ‘BIRBAL’ using keywords, predefined questions, and voice commands.
• The AI chatbot incorporates various features such as voice assistance, live agent support, and AI-based response updates to ensure a seamless user experience.
• ‘BIRBAL,’ the AI virtual assistant, is developed using ai, a generative AI-powered conversational AI platform.
• The development of ‘BIRBAL’ aligns with the government’s commitment towards ‘ease of living’ by leveraging innovative technology solutions.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS NEWS

ICC Hall of Fame welcomes De Silva, Edulji and Sehwag as Class of 2023 inductees

• The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced new names to be included in its Cricket Hall of Fame.
• The new names announced by the ICC are India’s legendary opener Virender Sehwag, former Indian Women Test skipper Diana Edulji and Sri Lanka’s iconic star Aravinda de Silva.
• With these 3 more additions, there will now be 112 cricketers to be on the ICC Hall of Fame list.
• Currently eight Indian cricketers hold the prestigious honour for their stellar achievements.
• They include Sunil Gavaskar, Bishan Singh Bedi, Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Vinoo Mankad, Diana Edulji, Virendra Sehwag.
• Sehwag dynamism a destructive opener of the modern era holds a record that is still hard to match.
• He is the first Indian with a Triple century and has in fact scored two Triple Hundreds.
• Edulji has become the 1st Indian female inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. As per ICC statement, Edulji participated in three ICC Women’s Cricket World Cups, leading India as captain in 1978 and 1993, when she claimed 14 wickets.
• The third inductee of the ICC Hall of Fame was a winner of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup with Sri Lanka in 1996.
• The Sri Lankan batter was known for his consistency, scoring 20 Test centuries during an 18-year international career which is the third most by any Sri Lanka men’s player.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS

International Students Day: 17th November

• International Students Day 2023 is observed on the 17th of November 2023
• When Adolf Hitler came to power in 1933, the Third Reich started aggressive claims over territories outside Germany’s borders.
• The Nazis first captured Austria in 1938, Hitler’s home country.
• Next, they forced Czechoslovakia to surrender half of its territories. Germany occupied the Czech regions, forcing Slovakia to split into a satellite state.
• In 1939, students of the Medical Faculty at Charles University in Prague held a meeting to commemorate the formation of an independent Czechoslovak Republic.
• The Nazis brutally suppressed the gathering, resulting in a student Jan Opletal’s death. As a result, the students formed Anti Nazis demonstration.
• On 17th November 1939, the Nazis rounded up nine protesters, executing them without trial.
• They arrested over 1,200 students and sent them to concentration camps. Only a few survived in the camp.
• International Students’ Day, is celebrated on November 17th to remember the courage of student activists during the 1939 Nazi attack at the University of Prague.
• The first observance took place in 1941 at the International Students’ Council in London.
• It was there that students decided to introduce International Students’ Day, to be observed every November 17.

National Epilepsy Day: 17th November

• National Epilepsy Day 2023 is observed on the 17th of November 2023.
• National Epilepsy Day was first observed by the Epilepsy Foundation of India to reduce Epilepsy conditions in India.
• Epilepsy Foundation in India is a non-profitable charity Organisation.
• Epilepsy Foundation of India was formed by Dr Nirmal Surya located in Mumbai.
• The Charity helps a lot of people who are suffering from Epilepsy and they are conducting awareness programs to reduce the fear of Epilepsy among people.

Daily CA One- Liner: November 17

• The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Minister, Narayan Rane inaugurated the Khadi Theme Pavillion at the India International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi
• The 9th edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 will be held at Faridabad, Haryana from January 17th-20th, 2024.
• The Union government has approved a new policy allowing its advertising wing, the Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), to undertake advertisement campaigns on social media, OTT platforms and other digital media.
• The ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ portal www.aaina.gov.in has been made live by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) where Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across the country can participate in this pioneering initiative to voluntarily submit their key data on a regular basis, through a simple, easy-to-fill, data entry form on the portal.
• Dvara E-Registry has been adjudged as one of the winners of the ‘Smarter Climate Farmers Challenge’, organised by UpLink, the open innovation platform of the World Economic Forum.
• The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced new names to be included in its Cricket Hall of Fame.
• India signed a $400 million policy-based loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to create high-quality urban infrastructure, improve service delivery, and promote efficient governance systems.
• The United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has committed $553 million (around Rs 4,600 crore) for the development of the Adani Group’s deepwater shipping container terminal in the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
• DeendayalAntyodayaYojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) under the Ministry of Rural Development and the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that marks a significant milestone in the journey of women-led enterprises in India.
• In a significant boost to the prospects of fresh fruit exports, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the export of the first trial shipment of fresh bananas to the Netherlands via a sea route.
• Russia has signed a deal to supply Igla-S hand-held anti-aircraft missiles to India.
• Japan, known for its volcanic activity and numerous islands, has witnessed the emergence of a new island near the Ogasawara island chain.
• Uttarakhand is set to become the first state to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
• About 40 workers are trapped inside a tunnel after the under-construction tunnel structure collapsed in Uttarakhand.
• The much-anticipated joint military exercise ‘Trishakti Prahar’ has commenced near the western border of Rajasthan in Jaisalmer.
• Chandigarh Smart City Limited (CSCL) has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven interactive chatbot named ‘BIRBAL’ to enhance citizen-centric services.
• International Students Day 2023 is observed on the 17th of November 2023.
• National Epilepsy Day 2023 is observed on the 17th of November 2023