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DAILY DOSE 18TH NOV CURRENT AFFAIRS

DAILY DOSE 18TH NOV CURRENT AFFAIRS

 

1) National Epilepsy Day: 17th November

  • In India, November 17th is observed every year as National Epilepsy Day to create awareness about epilepsy.
  • Epilepsy is a chronic disorder of brain characterized by recurrent ‘seizures’ or ‘fits’
  • It can affect people at any age.
  • In India, about 10 million people suffer from seizures associated with epilepsy.
  • International Epilepsy Day is observed every year on the 2nd Monday of February.

 

2) Arvind Virmani appointed as full-time member of NITI Aayog

  • Former Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Virmani has been appointed as a full-time member of NITI Aayog.
  • Mr Virmani served as the chief economic adviser in the finance ministry (2007-2009).
  • He is also the founder-chairman of the non-profit public policy organisation Foundation for Economic Growth and Welfare.
  • NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) CEO: Parameswaran lyer

 

3) 26th edition of multinational maritime exercise Malabar culminates

  • The navies of India, Japan, Australia and the US concluded the 26th edition of the multinational maritime exercise “MALABAR 22” in the seas off Japan on 15th Nov 2022.
  • This edition also marked the 30th anniversary of the exercise and was hosted by the JMSDF (Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force).
  • The Indian Navy was represented by Eastern Fleet ships Shivalik and Kamorta.

 

4) Know About: IN-SPACe

  • Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACE) is a single-window autonomous agency under the Dept of Space of the Govt of India.
  • It acts as a link between ISRO and private sector companies.
  • IN-SPACE is an autonomous body with its own board-with some members from the private sector.
  • Established: 2020
  • HQ: Ahmedabad
  • Chairman: Pawan Goenka

 

5) Know About: National Commission for Women (NCW)

  • The National Commission for Women (NCW) is the statutory body of the Govt of India.
  • The objective of the NCW is to represent the rights of women in India and to provide a voice for their issues and concerns.
  • It regularly publishes a monthly newsletter, Rashtra Mahila, in both Hindi & English.
  • Founded: 1992
  • First Chairperson: Jayanti Patnaik
  • Current Chairperson: Rekha Sharma
  • HQ: New Delhi

 

6) Know About: Karakoram range

  • The Karakoram is a mountain range in Kashmir spanning the borders of Pakistan, China, and India.
  • The northwest extremity of the range extends to Afghanistan and Tajikistan.
  • Its highest peak (and world’s second highest), K2, is located in Gilgit-Baltistan.
  • It is the second-highest mountain range in the world.
  • It has eighteen summits over 7,500 m in height.
  • It is about 500 km in length.

 

7) Know About: Mizoram

  • Mizoram is a state in Northeast India.
  • Within India’s northeast region, it is the southernmost landlocked state, sharing borders with three of the Seven Sister States, namely Tripura, Assam and Manipur.
  • Capital: Aizawl
  • Chief Minister: Zoramthanga
  • Governor: Kambhampati Hari Babu
  • Major tribes: Ralte, Lushei, Pawi
  • Major rivers: Sonai, Barak, Tuichawng

 

8) Know About: Defence Services Staff College

  • The Defence Services Staff College is a defence service training institution of the Ministry of Defence, Government of India.
  • It trains officers of all three services of the Indian Armed Forces, selected officers from the Paramilitary forces and the Civil Services and officers from friendly foreign countries for command and staff appointments.
  • Founded: 1905
  • Commandant: Lt. Gen. S Mohan

 

9) Meta India appoints Sandhya Devanathan as country head

  • Meta has appointed Sandhya Devanathan as its new top executive for the country.
  • She will transition to her new role as country head of Meta India from 1 January 2023.
  • Devanathan currently serves as vice-president of gaming for Meta’s Asia-Pacific (APAC) division.
  • She will replace Ajit Mohan.
  • Meta Platforms, Inc., is an American conglomerate based in Menlo Park, California.

 

 


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