6th&7th November 2022

Puneeth Rajkumar conferred ‘Karnataka Ratna’ posthumously.

• The Karnataka government honored the late actor with the Karnataka Ratna award on 1st November 2022. The late Kannada Power Star Puneeth Rajkumar‘s last film, Gandhada Gudi, was released on 28th October 2022. Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar, Puneeth Rajkumar’s wife, received the state’s highest civilian award on her husband’s behalf.

  The event was also attended by Shiva Rajkumar, Appu’s elder brother. Puneeth Rajkumar became the ninth recipient of the prestigious award with his posthumous honor. The award was presented by renowned actors Rajnikanth and Junior NTR, along with the Infosys Foundation Chairperson Sudha Murthy.

Who among the following was conferred ‘Karnataka Ratna’ posthumously on 1 November 2022?

Bank of Baroda Launches BoB World Opulence, BoB World Sapphire premium debit cards.

Bank of Baroda and Visa has announced the launch of two new premium debit cards for Bank of Baroda customers – bob World Opulence – a super-premium Visa Infinite Debit Card (Metal Edition) and bob World Sapphire – a Visa Signature Debit Card.

The bob World Sapphire card will come in two sub variants – bob World Sapphire (Male) and bob World Sapphire (Female), offering customised privileges to customers.

Bank of Baroda has launched BoB World Opulence, BoB World Sapphire premium debit cards for its ____.

7 Indian states & 2 UTs celebrated their formation day on November 1st.

On November 1st, Seven of the 28 Indian states and two Union Territories observed their formation day. The states of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab besides the Union Territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry were formed on this day, though in different years. Besides 28 states, India has eight Union Territories.

While Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh came into being in 1956, Punjab and Haryana were carved out as separate states in 1966 while Chhattisgarh was granted statehood in 2002. It was the first time in 1956 that several states were formed on linguistic grounds under the State Reorganisation Act. All these states and the Union Territory of Puducherry celebrate their formation days on November.

In India, 7 states and 2 Union Territories celebrate their Foundation Day on November 1 every year. Which of the following state does not celebrate its foundation day on 1st November?

Indian Exim Bank Inks Pact With Southern Africa’s Leading Bank to Boost India-Africa Trade.

Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank) has concluded a Master Risk Participation Agreement for supporting trade transactions with FirstRand Bank (FRB) Limited. The agreement was signed in Johannesburg  on the sidelines of the India – Southern Africa Regional Conclave.

Which of the following has signed a Master Risk Participation Agreement for supporting trade transactions with FirstRand Bank (FRB) to boost India-Africa trade?

41st edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair Fall inaugurated at the Expo Centre.

Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi has opened, the 41st edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), which is taking place from November 2 to13 at the Expo Centre Sharjah, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM). Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, was also present at the inauguration of the event, which is organized by the Sharjah Book Authority, under the theme ‘Spread the Word.’

The ruler of Sharjah city of UAE Sheikh Sultan Al Qasimi has inaugurated which edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair?

Kerala to host Track Asia Cup 2022 Cycling Tournament.

Kerala is set to host the Track Asia Cup 2022 Cycling Tournament. Track Asia Cup is one of the biggest cycling events and will be held at LNCPE Outdoor Velodrome from 25th November 2022 to 28th November 2022. In the Track Asia Cup 2022, around 200 cyclists will participate from over 25 countries in Asia. The event is being conducted outside Delhi for the first time.

1. Track Asia Cup is sanctioned by the Asian Cycling Confederation and Cycling Federation of India.
2. The Cycling Association of Kerala informed that due to extreme heat, efforts are being made to hold the matches under flood lights.
3. Track Asia Cup also the selection of Asian Countries for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
4. Cycling Giants including China, Korea, Japan, and Kazakhstan are going to participate in the event.
5. Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Indonesia, and India will also be a part of the event.
6. An organizing committee has been formed under the patronship of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
7. Track Asia Cup 2022 will play a crucial role in developing cycling as a major sport event in the state.

Which state is all set to host Track Asia Cup 2022 Cycling Tournament?

Energy Efficiency Services Limited named Vishal Kapoor as CEO.

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has announced the appointment of Vishal Kapoor as its chief executive officer (CEO). He takes charge after completing his tenure as the joint secretary at the Ministry of Power. As joint secretary, he led various government interventions, schemes, and reforms in the distribution sector. He also spearheaded cyber security and IT initiatives in the power sector. He played an instrumental role in formulating the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme for the Operational and Financial turnaround of distribution utilities.

Among the following who named as CEO of Energy Efficient Services Limited?

ICC T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli becomes 1st player to register a hat-trick in the history.

Virat Kohli has hit the form and is scoring fifties in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup. After playing a match-winning knock of 82 not out again Pakistan, he amassed an unbeaten 62 against the Netherlands. After failing in a game with South Africa in Perth, the 33-year-old came back to his back and registered a crucial fifty against Bangladesh at the Adelaide Oval. Kohli is the first player in the history of the T20 World Cup to score 3 or more fifty-plus knocks on three occasions.

1. Virat Kohli (2014, 2016, 2022)
2. Matthew Hayden (2007) Gautam Gambhir (2007)
3. Tillakaratne Dilshan (2009)
4. Mahela  Jayawardene (2010)
5. Shane Watson (2012)
6. Chris Gayle (2012)
7. Marlon Samuels (2012)
8. Stephan Myburgh (2014)
9. Pathum Nissanka (2021)
10. David Warner (2021)
11. Babar Azam (2021)
12. Mohd. Rizwan (2021)
13. KL Rahul (2021)

Which Indian cricket player becomes the 1^st player to register a hat-trick in the ICC T20 World Cup history?

World Tsunami Awareness Day observed on 05th November.

In December 2015, the UN General Assembly designated November 5 as World Tsunami Awareness Day, calling on countries, international bodies and civil society to raise tsunami awareness and share innovative approaches to risk reduction. UN Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) facilitates the observance of World Tsunami Awareness Day in collaboration with the rest of the United Nations system. The date of November 5 was chosen to mark the story of “Inamura-no-hi” (burning of the rice sheaves) in western Japan. This earthquake occurred in 1858.The theme of World Tsunami Awareness Day 2022 in Asia-Pacific: Early Warning and Early Action Before Every Tsunami. This day is celebrated to raise awareness for early warnings and actions to protect people, save lives, and prevent the hazard from becoming a disaster.

UN General Assembly designated _________________ as World Tsunami Awareness Day.

Arunachal Pradesh MLA Jambey Tashi passes away.

Jambey Tashi, MLA from Lumla assembly seat in Arunachal Pradesh, passed away due to following illness. He was 48. Tashi was the sitting MLA from the Lumla Assembly constituency of Tawang district. He was holding the post of Advisor to the Planning and Investment Minister of the state. He died in a hospital in Guwahati.

Jambey Tashi who has recently passed away belongs to which of the following field of interest?