17th November 2022

World Diabetes Day observed on 14th November.

World Diabetes Day Is observed on November 14 every year to bring the attention of the people to health threats posed by diabetes and how to avoid
that. On this day, the enormous achievement of insulin discovery by two outstanding scientists, Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best, is celebrated
The International Diabetes Federation (1DF) will be involved in coordinating activities on the day, so keep an eye out for an event near youl Any help or
support you can give this cause will be greatly appreciated by everyone concened.
The theme of World Diabetes Day between the years 2021 and 2023 is a really important topic is “Access to Diabetes Care.”

What is the theme of World Diabetes Day 2022?

World Kindness Day celebrates on 13 November.

World Kindness Day is celebrated on November 13 every year. The day inspires people to appreciate the kindness and positive power in society. Kindness has no constraints and goes far beyond the feelings of race, religion, politics, and gender. This day help us to move forward in a helpful and kind spirit toward the people. There are many ways in which a person can show kindness toward the other person.This year the day is being celebrated with the theme is ‘Be kind whenever possible.’

What is the theme for World Kindness Day 2022?

Union Bank of India rings 104th Foundation Day with launch of Vyom App.

The country’s fifth largest public sector bank, Union Bank of India, marked its 104th foundation day on 11 November 2022, after being founded on 11 November 1919 and having its first head office inaugurated by the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. On this occasion, the bank introduced a super app called Union Vyom, as well as several other digital products.

Union Vyom App, the bank’s super app, is a one-stop shop for all financial goods. The Vyom app is equipped to provide consumers with a one-of-a-kind banking experience in which they may conduct transactions that go beyond traditional banking. Aside from online transactions, customers can obtain Retail, MSME loan, credit card, invest in 5000+ mutual fund schemes, and purchase insurance goods without requiring any assistance. The app is also enabled with lifestyle category products such as booking of flights, hotels, gift cards, cabs, donations & much more.

Union Bank of India marked its 104th foundation day on 11 November 2022. Union Bank of India is the _____ largest public sector bank in India.

New Zealand’s Greg Barclay unanimously re-elected as Chairman of ICC for 2 year.

New Zealand’s Greg Barclay unanimously re-elected as the International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman for another two-year term after his rival, Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) chairman Tavengwa Mukuhlani, pulled out of the contest late. Barclay, who served his first stint as ICC chair between 2022 and this November, will now be in the position until 2024. Barclay, an Auckland-based commercial lawyer, was originally appointed as the ICC Chair in November 2020. He was previously the Chair of New Zealand Cricket (NZC) and was a director of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2015. In July, Barclay publicly expressed his desire to continue for a second term.

Who has been re-elected as Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC)?

85-Year-old Renowned mathematician RL Kashyap passes away.

85-Year-old Renowned mathematician and great scholar Padma Shri Awardee Shri Rangasami Lakshminarayan Kashyap or RL Kashyap passed away. RL Kashyap translated around twenty-five thousand Sanskrit mantras into English language. Apart from Mathematics, RL Kashyap has also made many important contributions to the field of Veda. He received many international awards for his immense contributions to the fields of science and technology. Kashyap also wrote more than 250 research papers.

Padma Shri Awardee Shri RL Kashyap passed away recently. He was what?

Kerala Tourism won “Responsible Tourism Global award” at the World Travel Mart.

The Kerala Tourism has bagged the prestigious Responsible Tourism Global award at the World Travel Mart held in London. State Tourism Minister PA Mohammed Riyas received the award on behalf of the department at London. The award was given for the STREET project implemented by the Responsible Tourism Mission under the Kerala Government. The Jury made special remarks about the water street project implemented at Maravanthuruthu in Kottayam district.

Which tourism state has bagged the prestigious Responsible Tourism Global award at the World Travel Mart held in London?

PM Modi Unveiled 108-feet tall ‘Statue of Prosperity’.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a 108 feet tall bronze statue of Sri NadaprabhuKempegowda in Bengaluru. The ‘Statue of Prosperity’ is made to commemorate the contribution of NadaprabhuKempegowda who is the founder of Bengaluru.

The statue was conceptualized and sculpted by Ram V Sutar, who also curated the Statue of Unity. The ‘Statue of Prosperity’ is made with 98 tonnes of bronze and 120 tonnes of steel.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘Statue of Prosperity’ and paid floral tribute to the statue.
• The Prime Minister was accompanied by the Karnataka Chief Minister BasavarajBommai, the Governor of Karnataka, Thawar Chand Gehlot, and Union Minister Prahlad Joshi.
• PM Modi also flagged off the Chennai-Mysore Vande Bharat Express at Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna (KSR) railway station.
• He also flagged Bharat Gaurav Kashi Darshan Train at KSR railway station in Bengaluru.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled a 108-feet tall bronze statue of Sri NadaprabhuKempegowda in which city?

T20 World Cup 2022 Final: England beats Pakistan by 5 wickets.

England were crowned the champions after they defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets in the final at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Australia. They are the first team to hold the ODI and T20 World Cups at the same time after their memorable win over New Zealand in the 2019 50-over final at Lord’s. England also emulated West Indies to become only the second team in the history of the competition to lift two titles in the T20 World Cup.

England won the T20 World Cup 2022 trophy by defeating _________ by 5 wickets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Australia.

India’s longest river cruise to Sail from Varanasi in January 2023.

The government is set to launch the world’s longest luxury river cruise from Varanasi to Dibrugarh via Bangladesh next year. The world’s longest luxury river cruise aims to give a push to Indian inland waterways development.

The 50 days cruise will set sail from Varanasi and pass-through Kolkata and Dhaka before reaching Bogibeel in the Dibrugarh district of Assam. The cruise will sail on 10th January 2023 and will cover a distance of 4,000 km.

India’s longest river cruise to Sail from ___________ in January 2023.

7th Edition of Amur Falcon Festival Celebrated in Manipur.

The Manipur Forest Authority to celebrate the 7th edition of the Amur Falcon Festival in Tamenglong district, Imphal. The objective of the Amur Falcon Festival is to spread awareness about the protection and conservation of the Amur Falcon.

Amur Falcon is the world’s longest-flying migratory bird. It is a day-long festival that is generally celebrated in the first or second week of November to strengthen human-nature relationships and acknowledge the importance of the small raptor in the lives of people. The first edition of the Amur Falcon Festival was celebrated in 2015.

Which edition of Amur Falcon Festival Celebrated in Manipur?