2nd December 2022

International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2022: 29 November.

November 29 is marked as the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People every year. Since 1978, the United Nations has commemorated the day as a way to express solidarity with the people of Palestine while the peace and resolution process remains stalled. The day aims to spread more awareness about the issues faced by the Palestinian people along with promoting a peaceful Palestine-Israel resolution.

International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People is observed every year on which day?

Odisha govt launched Anemia eradication programme ‘AMLAN’.

In a bid to ensure complete eradication of anaemia problem among women and children in Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has launched AMLAN- ‘Anaemia Mukta Lakhya Abhiyan’ in the state. The state has formulated a multi-pronged approach for accelerated reduction of anaemia among targeted groups. The programme will be rolled out in 55,000 government and government aided schools and 74,000 Anganwadi Centres across the state.

• The programme will be implemented with joint efforts of several departments including Health and Family Welfare, School and Mass Education, Women and Child Development, Mission Shakti and ST and SC Development Department.
• With intensive focus on public health schemes, Odisha has shown improvement in many health indicators like immunization, infant mortality rate, maternal mortality ratio, infant and young child feeding practices, and under-nutrition.

Which of the following state government has launched AMLAN (Anemia Mukta Lakhya Abhiyan) programme recently?

Udaipur to Host First G20 Sherpa Meeting in India.

Udaipur is gearing up to host the first G20 Sherpa Meeting in India from 4 to 7 December. The meeting is aimed at fostering growth and  building bonds amongst the member nations. Among the highlights will be the depiction of Indian culture with wall paintings and illumination of heritage sites across the city.

The G20 Sherpa meeting is expected to be held at the Darbar Hall at the City Palace Udaipur.  Arrangement is being made at Fateh Prakash Palace, Hotel Udai Vilas and Leela Palace to accommodate the delegates for this meeting. The Royal Dinner is expected to be held at Jag Mandir where the delegates will be treated to delicacies from the Indian cuisine as well as those of the member countries.

Which of the following city will host the first G20 Sherpa Meeting in India from 4 to 7 December?

Gurdeep Randhawa named to State Presidium of CDU in Germany.

Indian-origin German citizen, Gurdeep Singh Randhawa has been appointed to the Thuringia state Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party presidium in Germany. Randhawa has been an active member of the CDU and has served in the party for several years now. Earlier in August, Gurdeep Singh Randhawa was elected as the first representative of the Indian community in Germany. It is the first time that an Indian-origin German national has been appointed to a state presidium in Germany by the CDU.

Who has been appointed to the Thuringia state Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party presidium in Germany?

Tamil writer Imayam selected for Kuvempu national award.

Rashtrakavi Kuvempu Prathishtana Kuppali has selected Tamil poet V Annamalai aka Imayam for the Kuvempu National award for the year 2022 at the Kuvempu’s 118th birth anniversary program on December 29 at Kuppali in Thirthahalli taluk. ‘Kannada National Poet Kwembu Rashtriya Puraskar Award is presented annually in memory of the late poet Kwembu has been announced to Writer Institute for the Tamil language. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh, a silver medal and a citation.

Who has been selected for the Kuvempu Rashtriya Puraskar 2022?

‘Nai Chetna’ Gender Campaign Launched by Ministry of Rural Development.

‘Nai Chetna’, is a month-long campaign envisioned as a ‘Jan Andolan’ or people’s movement. The ‘Nai Chetna’ campaign is launched by the Ministry of Rural Development and involves sensitizing women, especially in rural areas. It seeks to enable women to acknowledge, prepare, and take support in situations of comprise.

• The Union Minister described that the ‘Nai Chetna’ campaign focuses on women.
• Women in rural areas are unaware of the various mechanisms available to raise their concerns.
• The campaign has an idea to bring the issue of gender-based violence into focus and make women aware of their rights and the mechanism available to help redress their grievances.
• The ‘Nai Chetna’ campaign was launched on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against women on 25th November 2022.
• The campaign aims to raise awareness about the institutional mechanisms available for women to fight gender-based violence.

‘Nai Chetana’ gender campaign was launched under which of the following schemes?

SEBI Releases Uniform Format for OTC Trades In Non-Convertible Securities.

Capital markets regulator SEBI came out with a uniform format for reporting over-the-counter (OTC) trades in listed non-convertible securities.The development comes after Sebi observed that information on OTC trades in listed non-convertible securities provided to the stock exchanges by the investors is incomplete and inaccurate.

SEBI has recently released uniform format for OTC trades in non-convertible securities. The new guideline would come into force from _____.

53rd edition International Film Festival of India concludes.

The 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) came to an end at a ceremony held at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium near Panaji on 28 November 2022. The 53rd edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has concluded with Spanish film ‘I Have Electric Dreams’ directed by Valentina Maurel winning the prestigious ‘Golden Peacock’ for the best film of the festival. The closing ceremony of IFFI was held at the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee indoor stadium in Taleigao, Goa.

Which of the following film won the ‘Golden Peacock’ for the best film of the 53rd edition of International Film Festival?

Ruturaj Gaikwad smashes 7 sixes in an over to make world record.

Ruturaj Gaikwad hit a world record seven sixes in the 49th over of Maharashtra’s Vijay Hazare Trophy quarter-final against Uttar Pradesh in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Rituraj Gaikwad, playing for Maharashtra, became the first batsman in List-A cricket to hit 7 sixes in an over in the quarter-finals. Gaikwad made this record against Uttar Pradesh in Ahmedabad. He remained unbeaten after scoring 220 runs off 159 balls. This is his first double century in List-A cricket, before that 187 not out was his best score. This is also his sixth century in the last 8 innings of Vijay Hazare Trophy. In the 49th over of the innings, he scored 43 runs including 7 sixes on left arm spinner Shiva Singh.

Which player hit a world record seven sixes in the 49th over of Maharashtra’s Vijay Hazare Trophy quarter-final against Uttar Pradesh?

World’s Largest Active Volcano Mauna Loa Erupted in Hawaii.

The world’s largest active volcano erupted in Hawaii for the first time in four decades. Mauna Loa erupted at 11.30 pm according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the first eruption since 1984. The eruption began in Moku’aweoweo, the summit caldera of Mauna Loa, inside the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

• The residents at risk from Mauna Loa lava flows were advised to review preparedness and refer to Hawaii Country Civil Defence information for further guidance.
• The early stages of the Mauna Loa eruption were dynamic and the advances of lava changed rapidly.
• Hawaii’s civil defense agency also helped meet across the island to help residents prepare for a possible emergency.
• Before the recent Mauna Loa eruption, it erupted 33 times, beginning from 1843.
• It is the most active volcano and covers half of the island.
• It is also one of six volcanoes in the state of Hawaii.

World’s largest active volcano Mauna Loa erupts in which place?