Daily Current Affairs November 13

Dear Champions, as you all know that a lot of competitive exams have been notified consequently. Candidates have to prepare themselves according to the level of competition and expectation of the Recruitment board. Regarding that one of the most important topic is Daily Current Affairs November 13. Current Affairs in the form of contemporary events of national & international play a crucial role in almost every competitive exams like Banking, Insurance, SSC, UPSC, TNPSC, Railway etc.

Current affairs are the most dynamic yet scoring among all sections and need to be prepared from the right source. Here, we cafunsta team, providing  Daily GK Updates, Current Affairs Questions, and Monthly  current affairs pdf.

TO PURCHASE OUR BANKING AWARENESS (2021 Edition) – CLICK HERE

November 13| Daily Current Affairs 2023

Important Days – Daily Current Affairs November 13

1. On which date is World Kindness Day observed globally?
A) November 5
B) November 10
C) November 13
D) November 15
E) November 20
Answer: C) November 13

• World Kindness Day will be observed globally November 13.
• The history of World Kindness Day traces back to 1997 when the World Kindness Movement conducted its first session in Tokyo, Japan to unite similar associations from around the world. It is a day of festivity in numerous nations, for instance, Australia, Canada, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates. It was only after 1998 that the day was laid out as a yearly event.
• After that, the kindness movement has been making headlines all over the planet. The UK began the Kindness Movement in 2005 and Singapore joined hands in 2009.
• The World Kindness Movement started in the UK in 2010, and by 2019 it had increased to 27 countries, including France (2015), the USA (2018), Australia (2012), and the UK (2010).
• The theme for the year 2023 is “Be Kind Wherever Possible”.

---

Sports – Daily Current Affairs November 13

2. VirenderSehwag, Diana Edulji, and Aravinda de Silva have recently been inducted into which organization’s Hall of Fame?
A) ICC (International Cricket Council)
B) BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India)
C) MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club)
D) IPL (Indian Premier League)
E) ACB (Afghanistan Cricket Board)
Answer: A) ICC (International Cricket Council)

• Two Indian veterans, VirenderSehwag and Diana Edulji, alongside Sri Lankan batting great Aravinda de Silva, are the latest inductees into ICC’s Hall of Fame.
• The cricket’s governing body announced their inclusion with all three acknowledging the utmost honour for the service they provided on the field.
• One of India’s greatest openers across formats, Sehwag deserves to be in ICC’s Hall of Fame for the impact he had on the game and Indian Cricket.
• Regarded by countless as perhaps the most destructive batter since the great Viv Richards, Sehwag was the first Indian to complete a triple hundred in Tests – scoring 309 against Pakistan in Multan, 2004. A few years later, he scored his second triple-century against South Africa in Chennai in 2008.
• Even during the 2011 World Cup, Sehwag was among the top run-getters and helped India clinch the coveted trophy for the first time in 28 years.
• Diana Edulji, the trailblazer for women’s cricket in India both on and off the field, is the first female cricketer from the country to be inducted into ICC’s Hall of Fame.
• Cricket’s most elegant batter from Sri Lanka, Aravinda de Silva, has also been inducted into ICC’s Hall of Fame. A pioneer of his game, Aravinda was instrumental in shaping Sri Lanka’s cricket during his playing days.

---

3. Para Asian Games gold medallist shuttlerPramodBhagat recently won a gold medal in which category at the Hulic Daihatsu Japan Para Badminton International tournament in Tokyo?
A) Men’s Singles
B) Women’s Doubles
C) Mixed Doubles
D) SL3 Singles
E) Para Badminton Singles
Answer: D) SL3 Singles

• Para Asian Games gold medallist shuttlerPramodBhagat continued his good run, bagging a gold medal in SL3 singles category at the just-concluded Hulic Daihatsu Japan Para Badminton International tournament in Tokyo.
• Bhagat defeated compatriot Manoj Sarkar 21-16 21-19 in the title clash that lasted 38 minutes.
• In mixed doubles, Bhagat and Manisha Ramdass went down to Chinese pair of Yang Jianyuan and Yang Qiu Xia 21-14 15-21 21-16, while Sukant Kadam lost to Malaysia’s Mohd Amin Burhanuddin in the semifinals to secure a bronze medal in the singles SL4 category.
• India’s Tarun secured a bronze in the same category after going down in the semifinal.
  Nehal Gupta and Naveen Sivakumar also secured a gold medal for India in men’s doubles SL3-SL4 category beating compatriots Deep RanjanBisoyee and Manoj Sarkar 21-19 18-21 21-17 in the final.
• Manisha Joshi secured a bronze medal in women’s SL3 category, while HardikMakkar and RuthickRagupathi bagged bronze in men’s doubles SU5 division.
• ThulasimathiMurugesan secured a silver in women’s SU5 category and Manish Ramdass secured the bronze.
• Manasi Joshi and ThulasimathiMurugesan then teamed up to win a gold medal in women’s doubles SL3-SU5 category, beating the Indonesian pair of LeaniRatriOktilaKhalimatusSadiyah 21-16 21-11 in the final

---

Banking and Finance – Daily Current Affairs November 13

4. India signed a $400 million policy-based loan agreement with which organization to create high-quality urban infrastructure, improve service delivery, and promote efficient governance systems?
A) World Bank
B) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
C) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
D) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
E) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Answer: E) Asian Development Bank (ADB)

• 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.
• The sub-programme 1, approved in 2021 with the financing of $350 million, established national-level policies and guidelines to improve urban services, while the latest sub-programme 2 supports investment planning and reform actions at the state and urban local body (ULB) levels.
• The loan agreement for the 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.
• Sub-programme 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 of water supply and sanitation
• The sub-programme also supports other mission objectives for ensuring urban water security through reducing water losses, recycling treated sewage for non-domestic use, rejuvenation of water bodies, and maintaining sustainable groundwater levels

---

Business and Economy – Daily Current Affairs November 13

5. The Adani Group has secured a substantial $553 million investment from which organization for a port terminal project in Sri Lanka?
A) World Bank
B) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
C) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
D) US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)
E) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Answer: D) US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)

• Gautam Adani-led Adani Group has secured a substantial $553 million investment from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) for a port terminal project in Sri Lanka, marking the US government agency’s most significant infrastructure foray in Asia to date.
• The move is seen as a strategic enhancement of Sri Lanka’s economic prospects and is anticipated to foster closer regional economic ties, particularly with India—a nation of mutual interest to both the US and Sri Lanka.
• The Adani Group begam the development of the Colombo Port’s Western Container Terminal (WCT) in November of the previous year
• The DFC’s financing is part of a broader ramp-up in its global investments, which have surged to an unprecedented $9.3 billion in 2023. This investment in Sri Lanka’s port infrastructure underscores the United States’ reinforced commitment to development across the Indo-Pacific region.
• In partnership with John Keells Holdings Plc and Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone, the DFC aims to leverage local expertise and uphold stringent quality standards.
• The Colombo port, a vital node in Indian Ocean maritime traffic, has been operating beyond its capacity, necessitating the expansion to accommodate the voluminous container traffic that its strategic location attracts.
• The construction and operation of the port terminal are structured under a 35-year build-operate-transfer (BOT) agreement, with Adani International Port Holdings securing a 51 per cent majority stake, John Keells holding 34 per cent, and the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) retaining 15 per cent.
• The project’s first phase is slated for completion by the end of 2024, with the second phase expected by mid-2026. Once finished, the upgraded facility will boast a significant cargo capacity, capable of handling 300 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs).

---

Science and Technology – Daily Current Affairs November 13

6. Faculty members, students, and alumni of which Indian institute have designed and developed a mobile application to facilitate easier and more efficient transportation of goods within cities?
A) Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
B) Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB)
C) Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)
D) Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)
E) Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)
Answer: D) Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)

• Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) faculty members, students, and alumni have designed and developed a mobile application to enable easier and efficient transportation of goods within cities.
• Called ‘OptRoute’, this mobile phone app connects a driver with the consumer and does not take any commission or on-boarding fee. The payment from the consumer goes directly to driver, with no intermediaries.
• The first version of the app has been developed and commercialised through OptRoute Logistics, an IIT Madras-incubated start-up co-founded by NS Narayanaswamy, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Madras and Anuj Fulia, an IIT Madras alumnus
• The start-up has also developed packing and efficient vehicle space utilisation methods, which will be included in the application once sufficient initial traction is achieved.
• The OptRoute application has two user modes – driver and customer. In the customer mode, users can place any goods transport request for which a vehicle is needed. In the driver mode, users can view the available requests and accept them.
• The key points of differences between OptRoute and existing services include zero-commission per transaction and nominal subscription based service model; direct payment from consumer to driver; high scalability of the software system and operations and single app for both drivers and customer.
• The app is currently available for operational in multiple cities including Chennai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Coimbatore, Delhi, Faridabad, Gurugram and Hyderabad

---

7. IIS Kanpur has partnered with which organizations to build capacities among youth in future skills?
A) NITI Aayog and FICCI
B) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
C) Ministry of Education and UNESCO
D) IIT Kanpur, HAL, and DASI
E) National Stock Exchange (NSE) and CII
Answer: D) IIT Kanpur, HAL, and DASI

• The MoUs were exchanged in the presence of the Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan in New Delhi
• Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) Kanpur announced three key partnerships with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Dassault Aircraft Services India (DASI), aligned with the objectives of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), which is to empower and prepare the local youth for the aerospace and defence sector particularly to support the Defence Industrial Corridor in Uttar Pradesh.
• The MoUs were exchanged in the presence of the Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan in New Delhi
• The partnerships focus on the holistic development of youth, especially those in Uttar Pradesh, giving them access to quality modules in new-age courses in Aviation and Defence sectors.
• This is the first time ever that as envisaged under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, we are witnessing a collaboration between education, skilling and leading industries to build the capabilities of IIS Kanpur.
• The thought of conceptualizing these IISs was envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself, during his visit to Singapore’s Institute of Technical Education, one of the leading institutions equipping students for jobs and career advancement.
• Similarly, IISs are being established in the country to enhance training standards in the current skill ecosystem

---

National Affairs – Daily Current Affairs November 13

8. The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which organizations to empower women entrepreneurs?
A) NITI Aayog and FICCI
B) Lean Campus Startups (Trust) and WEICI India
C) SEBI and RBI
D) Ministry of Women and Child Development and UNESCO
E) National Stock Exchange (NSE) and CII
Answer: B) Lean Campus Startups (Trust) and WEICI India

• The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and Lean Campus Startups (Trust) & WEICI India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Manesar, Gurugram.
• The signatories to the MoU were Dr.Lata Suresh, representing IICA, and Mr. UmeshRathod, representing Lean Campus Startups (Founder).
• The collaborative objective of IICA and Lean Campus Startups& WEICI India is to empower both corporate and women entrepreneurs, augmenting their knowledge, skills, and competencies in the effective establishment and management of a diverse workforce. In partnership with IICA, LCS will orchestrate programmes for women entrepreneurs and students.

---

9. The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu has collaborated with which organization to launch a STEM program for the youth in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh?
A) NITI Aayog
B) Ministry of Education
C) State Bank of India (SBI)
D) Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
E) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Answer: D) Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)

• Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) have collaborated to offer a specialised one-year-long Skill to Enterprise Module (STEM) programme for students in Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, according to an official.
• The programme will commence in two batches starting on December 4 and December 19 at the Srinagar and Jammu campuses of the institute
• It has been designed to equip the students with the necessary knowledge and guidance to start and grow their businesses in the future, the official added.
• It would provide comprehensive four weeks of residential training along with eight weeks of virtual training to help the participants develop an understanding of business management, compliance, finance, planning, and strategic aspects of a business
• The STEM programme is a joint initiative of IIM Jammu and SIDBI with a total of 60 selected participants to be trained over a period of one year free of cost

---

10. Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Balyan chaired the inaugural session of the 33rd Conference of which organization’s Regional Commission for Asia and the Pacific at New Delhi?
A) WHO (World Health Organization)
B) WFP (World Food Programme)
C) WOAH (World Organisation for Animal Health)
D) IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency)
E) UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)
Answer: C) WOAH (World Organisation for Animal Health)

• Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Balyan chaired the inaugural session of the 33rd Conference of the WOAH (World Organization for Animal Health) Regional Commission for Asia and the Pacific at New Delhi.
• Secretary, Dept of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Smt. AlkaUpadhyaya and the Indian delegate in WOAH, was appointed as the chairperson
• Delegates and experts from 24 member countries are participating physically, with others joining virtually

---

11. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma launched the “Water Smart Kids Meghalaya” school campaign, which is a significant initiative under which ministry’s mission?
A) Ministry of Education
B) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
C) Ministry of Jal Shakti
D) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
E) Ministry of Rural Development
Answer: C) Ministry of Jal Shakti

• Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma launched the “Water Smart Kids Meghalaya” school campaign, a significant initiative under the Jal Jeevan Mission of the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
• The campaign’s primary goal is to inspire action and educate children on water conservation and the protection of the state’s water bodies, intending to cultivate them into Water Conservation Ambassadors within their communities.
• Additionally, the Chief Minister recognised and awarded the “Water Guardians,” including villages and community members who have demonstrated innovative and inspiring efforts in the conservation of water bodies. The recipients of this commendation were the Lumshyiap Village Water and Sanitation Committee (VWSC) in RiBhoi District, Darechikgre VWSC in West Garo Hills District, and Dura Kantragre VWSC, also in West Garo Hills District.

---

12. Chandigarh Smart City has recently launched an AI-driven chatbot for what purpose?
A) Traffic Management
B) Environmental Monitoring
C) Healthcare Services
D) Citizen Services
E) Educational Programs
Answer: D) Citizen Services

• To provide efficient and user-friendly citizen services, Chandigarh Smart City Limited (CSCL) launched “BIRBAL” —an innovative artificial intelligence-driven chatbot.
• CSCL chief executive officer (CEO) AninditaMitra launched the interactive chat-based interface that merged all major citizen services provided by the UT administration and municipal corporation (MC) into one seamless platform
• The chatbot can address issues, including complaint management, citizen services, public transport services, online payment services, certificates/forms, health, suggestions, MC budget, property details and fire safety certificates, among other facilities.

---

13. Flying Wedge Defense and Aerospace has achieved what significant milestone, making it the first-ever entity to secure DGCA Type certification in India?
A) First Electric Car Manufacturer
B) First Satellite Launch
C) First Solar-Powered Aircraft
D) First Indigenous Unmanned Aircraft Technology
E) First Supersonic Jet Engine
Answer: D) First Indigenous Unmanned Aircraft Technology

• Flying Wedge Defense and Aerospace, has announced that the company has become the first-ever entity to secure DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) Type Certification for indigenous Unmanned Aircraft technology
• Under the regulatory framework established by the DGCA, no drone, aircraft, or aeroplane can operate in India without DGCA-type certification.
• This stringent certification process is a vital step in ensuring the safety and reliability of unmanned aircraft within the country.
• This milestone sets a new standard in India’s technological landscape especially with their Indigenous aircraft FWDA10.

---

14. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched the ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ portal. What is the official website for this portal?
A) www.smartcity.gov.in
B) www.mohua.gov.in
C) www.urbanaffairs.in
D) www.aaina.gov.in
E) www.citydashboard.in
Answer: D) www.aaina.gov.in

• The ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ portal www.aaina.gov.in has been made live by 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. ULBs would be free to update the information initially provided by them, anytime on the portal as per need.
• The Dashboard has been envisaged as a permanent platform for ULB related data, that would be updated on a regular basis. With 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.

---

---

Over All Review

DOWNLOAD TODAY’S CURRENT AFFAIRS PDF – CLICK HERE

You Must Also Read Daily Current Affairs November 11&12