Current Affairs - November 5, 2023 Current Affairs

India will host the 2024 World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (WTSA). The announcement was made by Union Communication & IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw at the India Mobile Congress 2023.

India and Italy signed a Mobility and Migration Partnership Agreement to facilitate the movement of workers, students, and professionals between the two countries.

Rajendra Menon was re-elected as the Chairman of the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) for a four-year term in 2023. He was initially nominated for the position in 2019. The Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) is a specialized tribunal that adjudicates disputes and complaints relating to the service conditions of personnel of the Indian Armed Forces. The AFT was established in 2009 to provide a speedy and efficient forum for the resolution of such disputes.

Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Environment, Forest & Climate Change, inaugurated the G20 Standards Dialogue 2023 in New Delhi on November 2, 2023. The 2-day event is being hosted by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the aegis of India's G20 presidency. The theme of this G20 Standards Dialogue is ‘Zero Defect Zero Effect,’ which reflects the critical role that standards play in our global community.

Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister for Labour & Employment, Environment, Forest & Climate Change, inaugurated the 71st Foundation Day of the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) on November 1, 2023 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. It was established in 1952 to provide social security to the Indian workforce. The EPFO provides various benefits to its members, including provident fund, pension, and insurance.

Zurich Insurance Group, a Swiss-based insurance company, is set to acquire a 51% stake in Kotak General Insurance, an Indian general insurance company. This investment is a significant move in the Indian insurance industry, and it is expected to bring innovation and growth to the market.

India and the UAE signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance educational collaboration. The agreement covers various aspects, including student and faculty mobility, exchange of information, capacity development, and academic collaboration between educational institutions in both countries.

International Day for Biosphere Reserves is celebrated on November 3rd every year. It is a day to raise awareness about biosphere reserves and their importance in conserving biodiversity and promoting sustainable development. Biosphere reserves are special places that are recognized by UNESCO for their natural and cultural significance. They are designed to promote biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, and environmental education.

The three-day 'India Manufacturing Show' was held in Bengaluru, Karnataka, in November 2023. The event was inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and had the central theme of 'Make in India, Make for the World.'

Surendra Adhana, a senior Indian diplomat, has been re-elected to serve on the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) at the United Nations for the term 2024-26. This re-election underscores his expertise and the confidence placed in him by the international community.

Thailand announced visa-free entry for Indian citizens from November 10, 2023, to May 10, 2024, to boost tourism. This move is expected to attract more Indian tourists to Thailand and help revive the country's tourism industry, which has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kerala is set to launch a series of microsites to boost religious tourism. These microsites will provide information in different languages about the state's rich heritage and its primary religious destinations.

World Tsunami Awareness Day is celebrated on November 5th every year. It is a day to raise awareness about tsunamis and the importance of preparedness. Tsunamis are large waves that can be caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides. They can travel very quickly and reach heights of over 100 feet. Tsunamis can be very destructive and can cause widespread damage and loss of life.