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International Students’ Day, is celebrated on November 17th to remember the courage of student
The first observance took place in 1941 at the International Students’ Council in London.
It was there that students decided to introduce International Students’ Day, to be observed every
November 17.
The day commemorates the anniversary of the 1939 death of Czech student Jan Opletal, who
On International Students Day 2022, Students will organize many events in their Universities
Students will bring different groups together for an engaging day of discussion, film, music, and
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17th November 2022
The Epilepsy Foundation of India created National Epilepsy Day as a national campaign to
National Epilepsy Day 2022 is observed to raise public awareness of epilepsy. Epilepsy is a
National Epilepsy Day will be observed in 2022 by several governmental and non-governmental
Since 1969, the Epilepsy Foundation has recognized November as National Epilepsy Awareness
Month (NEAM).
India Hydrogen Alliance & Kerala govt to build Kochi Green Hydrogen Hub in Kochi
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● The India Hydrogen Alliance (IH2A) and the Government of Kerala have jointly evaluated a
proposal for building the Kochi Green Hydrogen (KGH2) Hub, a large-scale green hydrogen hub
● The proposal envisages a potential capital expenditure of USD 575 mnto build a 60-tonnes per
day (TPD) green hydrogen plant with a 150 MW Electrolyser, Storage and Infrastructure, which
could achieve giga-watt scale and build the hydrogen economy in Kerala.
● IH2A’s KGH2 Hub plan is modelled after the Hydrogen Valley projects in the EU, to create
production, storage, transmission and end-use infrastructure for green hydrogen (in compressed
● The plan focuses on the transport use case in the first phase, aligning with the state
government’s plans for zero-emission transport, to power Hydrogen-ICE retrofitted bus fleets of
● In the second phase, industrial demand for green hydrogen from refineries, fertilizer and
chemical plants is expected to drive capacity expansion and scale up the KGH2 hub
● IH2A has also proposed a two-tier KGH2 governance structure, with a public-private advisory
group working with project consortia structures or special purpose vehicles (SPVs), to implement
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● IH2A will continue to advise the Government of Kerala on hydrogen commercialization and
● In July2022 IH2A proposed a roadmap for the creation of 25 national green hydrogen projects
and five hydrogen hubsin the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra
Pradesh by 2025.
About Kerala :
● Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
● Wildlife Sanctuaries: Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Periyar Wildlife
● Assam Chief Minister (CM) Shri HimantaBiswaSarma launched the second phase of Mission
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● The Assam government is working towards providing land rights to indigenous people based on
self-certification.
● A self-certification has to state that the claimant has been residing on the land for the last three
generations.
● No hasty decision will be taken in ‘doubtful cases’ about claims made over any land through the
self-certification process.
● Data from the National Register of Citizens (NRC), which is yet to be notified, and other such
● The first phase of Mission Basundharawas launched in 2021 to provide a time-bound solution to
● It wound up in May 2022, with six lakh people benefiting from it.
● It is a transitional mission and the government was looking for sustainable reforms, particularly by
cutting away the role of middlemen and digitalisation of all land-related services.
About Assam :
● Capital: Dispur
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17th November 2022
● The Arunachal Pradesh government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with
National Highway Logistics Management Limited (NHLML), an SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) of
the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), for infrastructure development in the state.
Signatories :
● The MoU was signed by state Transport department special secretary Parul Gaur Mittal and
NHLML CEO Prakash Gaur in the presence of Union Road Transport and Highways Minister
About MoU :
● Announced in the Union Budget (2022-23) for the construction of ropeways in hilly terrains
across the country for connecting inaccessible areas, decongesting urban areas and improve
tourism in states, the national ropeway programme, the ‘Parvatmala’ project, is being undertaken
● The MoU is expected to bring effective implementation, development, construction, operation and
● Governor: B. D. Mishra
● Capital: Itanagar
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17th November 2022
● The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revoked the certificate of authorisation (CoA) of Chennai-
based GI Technology Private Limited over governance concerns and non-compliance with
regulatory requirements.
● The company is in the business of issuance and operation of prepaid payment instruments.
● Following the revocation of the CoA, GI Technology cannot transact the business of issuance
● However, customers or merchants having a valid claim, if any, on the company as PSO, can
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17th November 2022
● King MisuzuluSinqobilekaZwelithini was formally enthroned as the head of South Africa's most
Durban,South Africa.
● Misuzulu Zulu ascended the throne once held by his late father, Goodwill Zwelithini, who died in
● The ceremony was the first Zulu coronation since South Africa became a democracy in 1994.
About MisuzuluZulu :
Africa.
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17th November 2022
● The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that the government has nominated Vivek Joshi to
● There are 5 official directors, the RBI governor, and not more than 4 deputy governors.
● 10 are nominated from different fields, 2 are government officials, and one director each from the
4 local boards.
● These non-official directors are appointed for a period of four years and are eligible for re-
appointment.
● He took charge as the Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS) under the
procurement policies for the Central Government and appraisal of publicly funded
projects/schemes.
● He is also currently posted as Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India under the
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17th November 2022
● Deputy governors: Mahesh Kumar Jain, M. Rajeshwar Rao,Michael Patra and T. Rabi
Shankar
Mary Kom, PV Sindhu, MirabaiChanu and Gagan Narang were elected as the members of IOA
Athletes Commission
● Olympic medallists MC Mary Kom, PV Sindhu, MirabaiChanu and Gagan Narang were
among 10 eminent sports persons elected as members of the Indian Olympic Association
● All the 10 elected members of the apex body, five men and as many women won
● The other six members of the elected panel are Winter Olympian Shiva Keshavan, table
tennis player Sharath Kamal, women’s hockey captain Rani Rampal, fencer Bhavani Devi,
rower Bajrang Lal and former shot putter Om Prakash Singh Karhana
themselves.
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● Former World and Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra and former hockey captain Sardara
Singh will also be part of the athlete’s commission as ex-officio members, for being
members of the athlete’s commission of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and
● The next main task of the athlete’s commission will be to choose eight sportspersons of
outstanding merit (SOM) for which the applications will close on November 15.
About IOA :
● Founded: 1927
● President :AdilleSumariwalla
● Ghana assumed the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), which is a
historic moment in the country’s two-year tenure at the Security Council from Nov 2022.
● Ghana has rolled out plans to address violent extremism and terrorism in Africa after assuming
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17th November 2022
● Council’s events in November will build on the “clear African focus” towards addressing threats
● The first of the two signature events for the month will be an open debate taking place on
operations for sustainable peace”, and will be chaired by Shirley AyorkorBotchwey, Ghana’s
● The second signature event on counter-terrorism in Africa will be held onNovember 10 and will
Key Highlights :
● Ghana was first allowed to serve on the council from1962 to 1963,& he was back from January
Note :
● Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Ghana to the United Nations in New York: Mr
Harold Agyeman
About UNSC :
● Membership: 15 countries
● The UNSC is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN)and is charged with
● The UNSC is the only UN body with the authority to issue binding resolutions on member states.
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About Ghana :
● Capital: Accra
Fossil India signs Anushka Sharma as brand ambassador for Michael Kors watches
● Fossil India Private Ltd.-owned Michael Kors watches has signed on actor Anushka Sharma as
● The collaboration will extend to promoting the watch vertical for women, with the actor slated to
● Michael Kors currently produces a range of products under the Michael Kors Collection, and
India Conducts Third Edition Of Largest Nationwide Coastal Defence Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-22’
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● The third edition of the ‘Pan-India’ Coastal Defence Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-22’ will be conducted on
● The exercise will be undertaken along the entire 7516 km coastline and Exclusive Economic
Zone of India and will involve all the Coastal States and Union territories along with other
● The exercise is being conducted by the Indian Navy in coordination with the Coast Guard and
● The exercise is a build-up towards the major Theatre Level Readiness Operational Exercise
Key Highlights :
● Assets of the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, Customs and other maritime agencies will participate in
Ex Sea Vigil.
● In addition to the Ministry of Defence, the conduct of this exercise is also being facilitated by the
Ministries of Home Affairs, Ports Shipping and Waterways, Petroleum and Natural Gas, Fisheries
Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Customs, and other agencies of Centre/ State.
● The National Level Coastal Defence Exercise was conceptualised in 2018 to validate various
measures that have been instituted towards enhancing maritime security since ‘26/11’.
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About MoD :
NASA partners with Pratt & Whitney to develop low-emission aviation engine technology
● The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has selected Pratt & Whitney to
develop advanced engine technologies to reduce fuel consumption and emissions for next-
● The agency’s Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC) project aims to improve aircraft engine
combustors to ensure the future of commercial flight is cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable
● Under HyTEC, NASA recently awarded a cost-share contract to Pratt & Whitney with a total
● The HyTEC project is part of NASA’s Sustainable Flight National Partnership, which will enable
breakthrough innovations in support of the aviation industry’s goal to significantly reduce CO2
emissions by 2050.
Key Highlights :
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● Through HyTEC, Pratt & Whitney will demonstrate the compatibility of sustainable aviation fuels
● The project includes developing and testing the fuel and air mixers for optimal efficiency and then
measuring the emissions and noise emitted using Jet A fuel and high blends of SAF.
● Collaboration between Pratt & Whitney and NASA has already led to several key advances in
● In October 2021, NASA awarded Pratt & Whitney two contracts under the HyTEC project to
develop technologies for a high-pressure turbine that will include next-generationceramic matrix
composites (CMC) materials capable of operating at higher temperatures than current CMCs.
About NASA :
Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games mascot unveiled - The Phryges
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● President of the Paris 2024 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Tony
Estanguethas unveiled the mascots for Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, The
● The Phryges are small Phrygian caps which represent a strong symbol of liberty, inclusivity and
● It is a red Phrygian cap, a type of hat that has become an enduring symbol of freedom
● Paralympic Phryge has a prosthesis and a racing blade, making it a role model for many and
● Its methodical mind and alluring charm are sure to inspire people to get involved with sports.
● It spreads the values of sport and will be there to celebrate the athletes in all the venues of Paris
2024.
Brazilian F1 Grand Prix 2022- Mercede’s George Russell Gets 1st Career Win
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● George Russell (United Kingdom) scored his first-ever Formula 1 victory after fending off
● The tournament was held at São Paulo’s Autódromo José Carlos Pace which is a car-racking
● With this, Mercedes have also picked up a long-awaited first win this season.
● Lewis Hamilton finished 2nd to make it a Mercedes one-two finish, while Ferrari’s Carlos
● Veteran Telugu actor and father of Mahesh Babu, Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna Murthy has
About Krishna :
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● He was an Indian actor, director and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu
cinema.
● Nicknamed ‘Daring and Dashing Hero’, he was a pioneer in experiments and adopting emerging
technologies.
● He had begun his career in the early 1960s and acted in about 350 films.
● He directed 17 feature films and produced many films under his Padmalaya Studiosproduction
company.
● He also produced and directed the first 70mm film in Telugu, Simhasanam.
Awards &Honors :
● In 1997, he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South in addition to an Honorary
● In 2009, the government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan for his contributions to
Indian cinema.
Daily CA on Nov 17 :
● International Students’ Day, is celebrated on November 17th to remember the courage of student
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● The India Hydrogen Alliance (IH2A) and the Government of Kerala have jointly evaluated a
proposal for building the Kochi Green Hydrogen (KGH2) Hub, a large-scale green hydrogen hub
● Assam Chief Minister (CM) Shri HimantaBiswaSarma launched the second phase of Mission
● The Arunachal Pradesh government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with
National Highway Logistics Management Limited (NHLML), a SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) of
the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), for infrastructure development in the state.
● The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revoked the certificate of authorisation (CoA) of Chennai-
based GI Technology Private Limited over governance concerns and non-compliance with
regulatory requirements.
● King MisuzuluSinqobilekaZwelithini was formally enthroned as the head of South Africa's most
Durban,South Africa.
● The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that the government has nominated Vivek Joshi to
● Olympic medallists MC Mary Kom, PV Sindhu, MirabaiChanu and Gagan Narang were
among 10 eminent sports persons elected as members of the Indian Olympic Association
● Ghana assumed the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), which is a
historic moment in the country’s two-year tenure at the Security Council from Nov 2022.
● Fossil India Private Ltd.-owned Michael Kors watches has signed on actor Anushka Sharma as
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17th November 2022
● The third edition of the ‘Pan-India’ Coastal Defence Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-22’ will be conducted on
● The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has selected Pratt & Whitney to
develop advanced engine technologies to reduce fuel consumption and emissions for next-
● President of the Paris 2024 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Tony
Estanguethas unveiled the mascots for Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, The
● George Russell (United Kingdom) scored his first-ever Formula 1 victory after fending off
● Veteran Telugu actor and father of Mahesh Babu, Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna Murthy has
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