Current Affairs - November 7, 2023 Current Affairs

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal to provide maternity, childcare, and child adoption leave to both women soldiers, sailors, and air warriors, as well as women officers. This decision aligns with the principle of "inclusive participation" of all women in the armed forces, regardless of their ranks.

The Enemy Property Act, of 1968, specifically excludes the heirs of individuals who migrated to China and Pakistan during partition from claiming their ancestral properties left behind in India.

Vidit Gujrathi and R. Vaishali, from India, clinched the top titles at the FIDE Grand Swiss chess event, securing spots in the upcoming Candidates tournament.

HSBC India, in partnership with the National E-Governance Services Ltd (NeSL), launched electronic bank guarantee services to modernize trade finance processes and replace the traditional paper-based system.

APEDA has partnered with Lulu Hypermarket LLC, a global retail giant, to boost Indian agri-product exports and promote Brand India on a global scale.

Heeralal Samariya assumed the role of Chief Information Commissioner on November 6, 2023, in the Central Information Commission. The 63-year-old retired IAF officer of the 1985 batch was born in the remote village of Pahadi in the Bharatpur district of Rajasthan. Mr. Samariya has held positions as Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, and Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, Telangana.

The 33rd edition of the annual International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) meeting was held onboard INS Sumitra at the Indo-Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary Line off Point Calimere in Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar.

Max Verstappen demonstrated his driving skills by winning the Brazilian Grand Prix 2023, leading the race from start to finish.

The Indian women's hockey team secured the gold medal at the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023 by defeating Japan 4-0 in the final match.

National Cancer Awareness Day in India is observed on November 7th every year to raise awareness about the importance of early cancer detection, prevention, and treatment.

Mundra Port, operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), achieved the significant milestone of handling 16.1 million metric tons of cargo in October 2023.

Nokia partnered with TATA Play Fiber to launch India's first WiFi6-ready broadband network.

Fitch has increased India's mid-term GDP growth forecast to 6.2%, indicating a more optimistic economic outlook for the country.

IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Ltd (IndiaFirst Life) became the first life insurance company to obtain GIFT City IFSC registration, opening avenues for international operations after approvals from IRDAI and IFSCA.

The percentage of onions produced in the kharif and rabi seasons in India is approximately 30% and 70%, respectively. The Kharif season is typically shorter and less favourable for onion cultivation due to higher temperatures and humidity. However, it still contributes a significant portion of the annual onion production. The rabi season is the most productive season for onion growing in India, with cooler temperatures and longer daylight hours.

Bharat Botanics has recently announced the upcoming opening of a state-of-the-art wood-pressed cold oil processing facility in Gondal, Rajkot, Gujarat. This 16,000 square feet automated facility is a one-of-a-kind establishment dedicated to promoting 100% cleanliness and transparency.

IIT Madras has set up its first international campus on Zanzibar Island in Tanzania, marking a significant step in global education and cooperation between India and Tanzania.

According to the report released by The Energy Policy Institute at Chicago (EPIC), out of the 50 most polluted cities in the world, 39 are located in India.

All India Football Federation (AIFF) won the AFC President's Recognition Bronze award for Grassroots Football.

IIT Kanpur established the Center of Excellence (CoE) named ATMAN (Advanced Technologies for Monitoring Air-quality iNdicators) to monitor and improve air quality in urban and rural areas of India.