Current Affairs - November 6, 2023 Current Affairs

According to the report 'Road Accidents in India-2022', Uttar Pradesh had the highest number of deaths due to road accidents (13.4%), followed by Tamil Nadu (10.6%). Tamil Nadu recorded the highest number of road accidents in 2022, with 13.9% of the total accidents, followed by Madhya Pradesh with 11.8%.

Sweden's Saab has received approval for 100% FDI to establish a new manufacturing facility in India, marking a significant milestone as the first foreign company to receive such approval in the country's defence sector.

The world's first Artificial Intelligence Safety agreement is called the Bletchley Declaration. It was signed by 28 countries and the European Union on November 1, 2023, at a meeting in the United Kingdom. The Bletchley Declaration establishes a shared understanding of the opportunities and risks posed by frontier AI and the need for governments to work together to meet the most significant challenges.

Former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews became the first player to be timed out in an international cricket match during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

IIT Kanpur has developed a solution to tackle Delhi's air pollution crisis using artificial rain. The institute has been working on this project for over five years and has conducted successful trials.

The International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict is observed on November 6th each year. It is a significant day that aims to raise awareness about the severe consequences of war and armed conflicts on the environment. The day calls on individuals, nations, and organizations to speak out and reiterate their commitment to protecting our threatened planet.

The INFUSE mission, focused on studying the Cygnus Loop supernova remnant, is conducted by NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

The Indian Navy's latest warship, 'Surat,' is the first warship to be named after a city in Gujarat. The warship's crest will be unveiled today by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in the city of Surat.

The Indian junior men's hockey team won the bronze medal at the Sultan of Johor Cup 2023 after defeating Pakistan in a penalty shootout. The medal winners of the 2023 Sultan of Johor Cup are Germany (Gold), Australia (Silver) and India (Bronze).

New Delhi in India has topped the list of most polluted cities in the world, according to the data from the Swiss Group IQAir. With an Air Quality Index of 483, New Delhi is in the top position in both the list of most polluted cities in the world as well as the most polluted cities in India.

Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) in schools and colleges is a flagship scheme of the Election Commission of India (ECI). SVEEP is a multi-intervention program that reaches out through different modes and media to educate citizens, electors, and voters about the electoral process to increase their awareness and promote their informed participation. It is designed according to the socio-economic, cultural, and demographic profile of the state as well as the history of electoral participation in previous rounds of elections.

Collins Dictionary has declared "AI" as the Word of the Year for 2023. The publisher chose the word because of its rapid development and increasing impact on our lives. The use of the word "AI" has quadrupled in the past year, and it is now used in a wide range of contexts, from business and technology to healthcare and the arts.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was featured on the cover of Time Magazine as the world's longest-serving female head of government.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana for another five years. This scheme provides free ration to 80 crore impoverished individuals. The extension of this scheme is a significant step towards ensuring food security for the poor and marginalized sections of society.

India has the highest rate of workplace burnout in 2023, according to a McKinsey Health Institute survey. The survey found that 59% of Indian respondents reported experiencing burnout symptoms.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) received the 'Changemaker of the Year' award in 2023 from the Hindu BusinessLine newspaper for playing a pivotal role in handling the Indian economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has named Manoranjan Mishra as its new Executive Director, starting on November 1, 2023. With more than 30 years of experience at RBI and a strong background in banking and finance, Mishra's appointment adds significant expertise to the central bank.

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is launching the "Women for Water, Water for Women Campaign" also known as “Jal Diwali” in collaboration with the Ministry's National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM) and in partnership with the Odisha Urban Academy. The primary aim of the campaign is to provide a platform for the active participation of women in water governance.

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), a state-owned company, has bought Mercator Petroleum Limited (MPL) for about Rs 148 crore in an insolvency proceeding. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved the deal under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

Rohit Rishi is the newly appointed Executive Director at the Bank of Maharashtra, taking over from A.B. Vijayakumar, and his term began on November 1, 2023.