ALL EXAM QUIZ 30.11.2023

Explanation:

• “Ayurveda Gyan Naipunya Initiative” (AGNI) was launched for physicians working in the field of Ayurveda.
• The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has launched this initiative.
• Interested eligible Ayurveda practitioners can send an Expression of Interest in the format available on the CCRAS website by December 15, 2023.

Explanation:

• Every year on 26 November, National Milk Day is celebrated in India.
• The day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr Verghese Kurien.
• He is popularly known as the Father of the White Revolution in India. He is also known as the “Milkman of India”.
• It was started by the IDA (Indian Dairy Association) in the year 2014. The first national milk day in India was observed on November 26, 2014.
• On 26 November, the National Gopal Ratna Awards 2023 has also been awarded by Union Minister Parshottam Rupala at Guwahati in Assam.
• The National Gopal Ratna Award is one of the highest national awards in the livestock and dairy sector.
• The livestock sector is important to the Indian economy, comprising one-third of the agriculture and allied sectors and with a compound annual growth rate of more than 8 per cent.

Explanation:

• RBI imposed penalties totalling Rs 10.34 cr on Citibank, BoB, and IOB.
• The Reserve Bank imposed penalties on Citibank, Bank of Baroda, and Indian Overseas Bank for violating various regulatory norms.
• For non-compliance of norms related to depositor education and awareness fund scheme, and code of conduct on outsourcing of financial services, a fine of Rs 5 crore has been imposed on Citibank.
• Rs 4.34 core fine has been imposed on the Bank of Baroda for violating directions related to the creation of a central repository of large common exposures, and others.
• Rs 1 crore fine has been slapped on Indian Overseas Bank for contravention of directions concerning loans and advances.
• RBI said that all these penalties are based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance.

Explanation:

• 2023 Booker Prize presented to Irish writer Paul Lynch for the novel 'Prophet Song.'
• He won the award by beating London-based Indian-origin author Chetna Maru's debut novel "Western Lane" at a ceremony in London on November 26.
• 46-year-old Lynch won the award for his novel presenting a dystopian vision of Ireland in the grip of totalitarianism, which the author described as an attempt at radical empathy.
• Lynch is the fifth Irish writer to win the award, while the last Irish writer Anna Burns won the award in 2018.
• In 2022, Shehan Karunatilaka had won the Booker Prize for ‘The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida.'

Explanation:

• Every year on 26 November, Constitution Day is celebrated in India.
• It is celebrated to commemorate the Constituent Assembly's adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1949.
• India's Constitution is the longest-written constitution of any sovereign country in the world.
• The Constituent Assembly of India enacted the Indian Constitution on November 26, 1949, and it came into effect on January 26, 1950.
• On November 19, 2015, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment announced the Government of India's plan to commemorate the 26 November each year as "Constitution Day" in order to promote constitutional principles among citizens.
• Dr. B R Ambedkar, widely known as the Father of the Indian Constitution, was a well-known social reformer, politician, and jurist.
• On August 29, 1947, he was assigned as the chairman of the constitution drafting committee.
• On the occasion of Constitution Day, President Draupadi Murmu unveiled the statue of Dr. Ambedkar in the Supreme Court.

Explanation:

• The 8th edition of the India Water Impact Summit (IWIS) was organized from 22 to 24, 2023.
• The summit was organized by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and the Center for Ganga River Basin Management and Studies (cGanga).
• ‘Development vis-à-vis Land, Water and Rivers’ was the theme of IWIS.
• Its main aim is to bring together scientific experts, stakeholders, and government representatives to address dynamic challenges and opportunities in India's water sector.
• Union Minister of Ministry of Roads, Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the summit.
• During the 8th India Water Impact Summit (IWIS), “Samarth Ganga and Productive Land” (highlighting the inter-dependability of Land and Rivers), and “Lifestyle for Rivers” (in the context of the ongoing national initiative of Lifestyle for Environment) themes were discussed.

Explanation:

• The Bihar government has decided to launch the 'Mission Daksh' on December 1 for around 25 lakh children who are lagging behind their peers in schools.
• The effective implementation of ‘Mission Daksh’ will be monitored by District-wise monitoring committees led by DM.
• Academically weak students will be identified and then Principals will coordinate with teachers to conduct additional classes, limited to five students at a time, after lunch.
• The main aim of the programme is to provide individual attention to academically weaker students.
• This targeted approach will help students grasp challenging concepts and bridge learning gaps.

Explanation:

• Christopher Luxon became Prime Minister of Christopher Luxon.
• The swearing-in ceremony was presided over by Governor-General Cindy Kiro.
• It ended the six years of left-wing governments in New Zealand.
• Christopher Luxon is leading a conservative coalition.
• Luxon has promised tax cuts and less government bureaucracy, including a 6.5% cut to the public service.
• Conservative coalition was formed after his National Party struck a deal with two smaller parties – libertarian ACT New Zealand and Populist New Zealand First.
• He quickly finalized a 100-day plan after the first cabinet meeting.

Explanation:

• Vikshit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is being organized in different parts of the country.
• Under the Yatra, Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) vans are reaching every corner of the country.
• Its objective is to disseminate information and create awareness about the major welfare programs and policies of the Central Government.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi started the yatra on the 15th of November.
• All stakeholders in Maharashtra are making every possible effort to make the Yatra a success.
• Active participation of people from all walks of life can be seen after the launch of Vikassheel Bharat Sankalp Yatra in five districts of the state in the initial phase.
• On November 28, this yatra was started in Nagpur, Thane, Nashik, Sambhaji Nagar, and Satara districts.
• 17 central welfare schemes including Ujjwala Yojana, and Ayushman Bharat were displayed on the vehicle and pamphlets and brochures containing information about the schemes were distributed among the general public.

Explanation:

• Dr. Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, head of the Mumbai-based Dawoodi Bohra sect of Islam, has been awarded Pakistan’s highest civilian honor ‘Nishan-e-Pakistan’.
• Dr. Syedna will be the fourth Indian to receive one of Pakistan’s highest civilian honors. The first Indian to be honored with ‘Nishan-e-Pakistan’ was Morarji Desai. He was given this honor in 1990.

Explanation:

• Ishwak Singh won the Best Actor Award at the Stars Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF) for his performance in the film ‘Berlin’.
• Ishwak Singh won the Best Actor Award at the Stars Asian International Film Festival for his performance in the film ‘Berlin’, which serves as a testament to the universal appeal of his work and not only his extraordinary talent but also his art. It also highlights his dedication towards.