2 November 2023 : Latest Current Affairs 2nd November
Important Current Affairs 2nd November 2023
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 2nd November including national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 2nd November 2023 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 2nd November – National News
1. With the introduction of “Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat),” PM Modi
◉ On National Unity Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the “Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)” platform at Kartavya Path for the nation’s youth.
◉ On October 11, 2023, the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Modi, made a historic decision by approving the creation of an independent organization called “Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat).”
2. For gig workers, BigBasket leads the Fairwork Index 2023.
◉ BigBasket, owned by Tata, has risen to the top, while the worst platforms for gig workers are logistics startup Porter and ride-hailing giants Uber and Ola, according to research group Fairwork India 2023.
◉ In the Fairwork India Report 2023, Big Basket, BluSmart, Zomato, Urban Company, and Swiggy received the highest ratings, with Big Basket receiving the highest overall score of six out of ten points.
◉ The “Fairwork India 2023” report states that Ola and Porter received a score of zero on a scale of 1 to 10 for meeting the minimal requirements for fair labor in the platform economy.
◉ The study assesses twelve Indian platforms that provide location-based services in areas including home and personal care, food delivery, logistics, and transportation.
3. 10 days of Uttarakhand Mahotsav have commenced in UP by the Uttarakhand CM.
◉ At Pt Govind Ballabh Pant Parvatiya Sanskritik Upvan at Gomti Bank next to Khatu Shyam mandir in Uttarakhand, the 10-day Uttarakhand Mahotsav got underway. The chief guest for the event was Pushkar Singh Dhami, the chief minister.
◉ Several groups of well-dressed men and women, decorated in traditional Uttarakhandi costumes and jewelry, flocked to the venue on the first day of the ten-day Uttarakhand Mahotsav.
◉ The focal point of the event was the tastefully decorated stalls. A collection of twenty-one female performers showcased a cultural program that captured the hearts of the audience.
4. “Run for Unity” event in Lucknow on Sardar Patel’s birth anniversary
◉ The “Run for Unity” event, which celebrated the 148th anniversary of Iron Man of India Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth, was presided over by Rajnath Singh.
◉ The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in Lucknow was in charge of organizing the event.
◉ The 1.5-mile run concluded at KD Singh Babu Stadium, with the Raksha Mantri from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Pratima, Hazratganj, igniting it. Numerous individuals took part in the run, including schoolchildren, NCC cadets, athletes, runners, and HAL staff.
5. Rajeev Chandrasekhar took part in the 2023 “AI Safety Summit” in The UK
◉ Sync State Minister for Skills Development At the upcoming “AI Safety Summit 2023” in the United Kingdom, Rajeev Chandrasekhar took part.
◉ The UK government is in charge of organizing the summit, which will include ministers and delegates from a number of nations, including the US, UK, France, Indonesia, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea.
◉ based around the idea of “Al for Good.”
◉ Debating the hazards connected with AI, especially as it relates to its cutting-edge of development, and investigating methods for mitigating such risks through internationally coordinated efforts are the summit’s goals.
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Banking
6. GST revenue increased to 1.72 lakh in October.
◉ Through GST, the government was able to collect Rs 1,72,003 crore in October.
◉ This month’s collection is the second-highest after the Rs 1.87 lakh crore collected in April 2023.
◉ October’s gross GST revenue is 13% more than it was in the same month the previous year.
◉ Revenue from domestic transactions (including the import of services) during the month is also 13% more than revenue from these sources in the corresponding month of the previous year. As of ◉ FY 2023–24, the average gross monthly GST collection is Rs 1.66 lakh crore, an increase of 11% over the previous fiscal year.
Appointment
7. As BHEL’s CMD, Koppu Sadashiv Murthy assumes leadership.
◉ Koppu Sadashiv Murthy has been named Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd.’s (BHEL) chairman and managing director.
◉ Previous to this, Koppu Sadashiv Murthy served as both the Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Pumps and Compressors Limited (BPCL) in addition to his role as Executive Director of BHEL’s Corporate Operations Management group.
◉ Koppu Sadashiv Murthy, an MBA in Finance graduate of Bhopal University with a degree in Electrical Engineering, began working for BHEL in 1989 at the company’s Jhansi production facility.
8. To head the WHO’s Southeast Asia Region is Saima Wazed.
◉ Saima Wazed of Bangladesh has been proposed as the next leader of the World Health Organization’s South-East Asia Region.
◉ Wazed is a clinical psychologist and Sheikh Hasina, the prime minister of Bangladesh’s daughter.
◉ According to the WHO South East Asia Region Office, member nations decided to propose her for appointment as the organization’s next Regional Director.
◉ She triumphed over Dr. Shambhu Acharya of Nepal, a candidate who has been employed since 2013 in the WHO director-general’s office.
Awards
9. Lionel Messi wins his eighth Ballon d’Or, setting a record.
◉ Having led Argentina to the World Cup championship in Qatar last year, Lionel Messi achieved a record-breaking eighth time to win the men’s Ballon d’Or.
◉ Messi, who is 36, took home the 2009 Ballon d’Or. He now has three more awards than Cristiano Ronaldo, the second-most decorated player in the award’s history, who has eight.
◉ Erling Haaland of Manchester City and Kylian Mbappe, Messi’s former PSG teammate, were beaten by the 36-year-old Messi.
◉ After leading Spain to victory in the August Women’s World Cup, Aitana Bonmati was named the winner of the women’s award. She also contributed to Barcelona’s victories in the Spanish league and Women’s Champions League.
Sports
10. Following the 2023 World Cup, David Willey will retire from international cricket.
◉ After the ODI World Cup, England all-rounder David Willey will declare his retirement from international cricket.
◉ Since making his England debut in 2015, the 33-year-old has amassed 70 ODI and 43 T20I caps.
◉ In the 50-over format, he scored 627 runs and claimed 94 wickets with an economy of 5.57 at an average of 30.3.
◉ He amassed 226 runs and claimed 51 wickets with an economy of 8.18 and an average of 23.1 in T20I cricket.
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