2 November 2022 : Latest Current Affairs 2nd November
Important Current Affairs 2nd November 2022
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 2nd November about national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 2nd November 2022 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 2nd November – National News
1. Namma Metro Rail of Bengaluru has introduced QR ticketing on WhatsApp.
◉ The introduction of Namma Metro’s WhatsApp chatbot-based QR ticketing service has been announced in conjunction with cooperation between WhatsApp and Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL).
◉ ‘Namma Metro’ riders will be able to buy tickets and recharge their travel passes directly within WhatsApp thanks to the chatbot’s integration with UPI-powered payments on that platform.
2. Bharatiya Bhasha Diwas was proposed by UGC to be observed on December 11.
◉ All institutions of higher learning are required by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to mark “Bharatiya Bhasha Diwas” on December 11 each year.
◉ The UGC stated in a notice that the day will be marked to promote “language harmony” and foster an environment that is favorable to studying Indian languages.
In order to promote Indian languages, the central government will also open 22 Bhasha Kendras.
3. 42 telecom product proposals were accepted by the government under the PLI scheme.
◉ 42 businesses, including Nokia and Samsung, have received authorization from the Union Government to participate in the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for telecom and networking products.
◉ Investments of Rs. 4,115 crores have been committed by these 42 companies. Over the course of the scheme, this is anticipated to increase sales by Rs 2.45 lakh crore and produce 44,000 extra jobs.
4. Greater Noida hosted the opening of the first data center in north India by Yogi Adityanath.
◉ Yogi Adityanath, chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, has opened Yotta D1, Greater Noida’s first hyper-scale data center.
◉ It is located in the future Data Center Park in Greater Noida and was constructed by the Hiranandani Group at a cost of Rs 5,000 crore.
5. In Gujarat, PM Modi laid the cornerstone for projects totaling $860 million.
◉ In Jambughoda, Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated and laid the cornerstone for projects worth $860 crore.
◉ He opened the Shri Gobind Guru University (GGUnew )’s the green administrative building, which cost Rs 52.61 crore to build.
◉ Additionally, he dedicated the memorials to Raja Roop Singh Nayak and Saint Joria Parameshwar, two tribal freedom fighters.
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International News
6. Launch of the fourth Sharjah International Book Festival
◉ The 41st Sharjah International Book Fair was opened by Sheikh Sultan Al Qasimi, the ruler of Sharjah, an emirate in the United Arab Emirates.
◉ It will take place in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, from ◉ November 2–13, 2022, and is coordinated by the Sharjah Book Authority.
◉ Theme 2022: Get the Word Out
◉ This year’s honorable guest is Italy.
Banking
7. RBI began testing the Digital Rupee in the wholesale market.
◉ The Reserve Bank of India started the Digital Rupee pilot project in the wholesale sector.
◉ Government securities secondary market transactions will be settled using digital rupees.
◉ The State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Yes Bank, IDFC First Bank, and HSBC are the nine institutions that the RBI has selected to participate in the wholesale pilot project for the Digital Rupee.
Appointments News
8. Giridhar Aramane, an Andhra Pradesh-trained 1988 IAS officer, was appointed Defense Secretary. Taking over as Defense Secretary is Giridhar Aramane.
◉ He had previously served as the Cabinet Secretariat’s Additional Secretary.
◉ The Ministry of Defence’s top administrative official is the Defense Secretary.
Awards
9. Edward Kennedy was awarded the title of “Friends of the Liberation War”
◉ Former US Senator Edward M. Kennedy received the coveted “Friends of Liberation War” honor from Bangladesh Prime ◉ Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka.
◉ He received this honor in recognition of his involvement in the liberation of Bangladesh.
◉ Despite the US government’s involvement in the liberation conflict of 1971, Kennedy Senior took a courageous stance against the atrocities carried out by Pakistan against the defenceless Bengali people.
Book and Author
10. Nuclearization of Asia, a book by French novelist Rene Naba
◉ In Geneva, author Rene Naba published his most recent work, “Nuclearization of Asia.”
◉ His previous book, Pakistan, addresses the challenge of the post-Western world, was written.
◉ The book analyses South Asia’s nuclear emergency and threat stemming from Pakistan and China’s relationship.
Important Days
11. India Water Week is from November 1–5, 2022.
◉ The 7th India Water Week – 2022 (IWW-2022) will be held from November 1–5, 2022, at the India Expo Center in Greater Noida, organized by the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India.
◉ Invigorate participant conversations and idea sharing for the best possible management of water resources.
◉ The first event, with the topic “Water, Energy and Food Security: Call for Solutions,” was held in New Delhi in 2012.
◉ Water Security for Sustainable Development with Equity is the theme for 2022.
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