Daily Current Affairs- 19 November 2024

Daily Current Affairs- 19th November 2024

International

India & Japan signs agreement on UNICORN Tech for Indian Navy

• India and Japan have signed a Memorandum of Implementation (MoI)/agreement for the co-production of the Japanese-developed Unified Complex Radio Antenna (UNICORN) system to be installed on Indian naval ships.
• The agreement was signed in Tokyo, Japan, on 15 November 2024. This is the first India-Japan joint production venture in defence equipment since the bilateral agreement on the transfer of defence equipment and technology in 2016. 

National

Amit Shah to inaugurate golden jubilee edition of All India Police Science Congress

• Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the golden jubilee edition of the All India Police Science Congress at Rashtriya Raksha University in Gandhinagar today (November 19), Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will also participate in the event. Mr Shah, who is on a two-day visit to Gujarat, will also attend several key events in Gujarat. 

Kerala to host Vizhinjam Conclave 2024, aims to boost global supply chain 

• In an effort to position Kerala as a critical node in the global supply chain, the state government is set to organise a global investment summit on January 29 and 30 - 2025 in Thiruvananthapuram to promote Vizhinjam International Seaport as a key link to drive growth in various sectors, including tourism, manufacturing and fisheries. 

India to host WADA GLDF Results Management Training in New Delhi from Nov 19

• India, in collaboration with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), will host the Global Learning and Development Framework (GLDF) Results Management Training in New Delhi starting tomorrow (November 19).
• The four-day training aims to standardize anti-doping procedures, foster collaboration among nations, and strengthen the global sport integrity framework. 

University of Wollongong Opens India Campus at Gujarat’s GIFT City

• Australia’s University of Wollongong (UOW) has officially inaugurated its India campus at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) in Gandhinagar. The new campus, offering Master’s degrees in Financial Technology and a Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology, marks a strategic entry into the Indian educational landscape, aligning with India’s rapidly growing fintech sector. 

Sports

Italian Jannik Sinner wins his first ATP Finals Singles Title and more

• In the repeat of the 2024 US Open finals, Jannik Sinner defeated American Taylor Fritz 6-4 6-4 in the final of the 2024 ATP Finals played at the Inalpi Arena, Turin on 17 November 2024. and The German pair of Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz won the season-ending ATP Finals doubles title. 

Appointment & Resignation

K Sanjay Murthy appointed new Comptroller and Auditor General of India

• President Droupadi Murmu has appointed K Sanjay Murthy, an IAS officer of the 1989 batch, as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, Murthy, who belongs to the Andhra Pradesh cadre, is presently the Secretary of the Department of Higher Education in the Union Ministry of Education. 

WeWork India appoints Virwani as non-exec chairman, Karan to be MD, CE

• Co-working major WeWork India announced the appointment of Jitendra Mohandas Virwani as Non-Executive Chairman of the company while Karan Virwani will now be Managing Director and CEO. 

Harbhajan & Sania Mirza Named Dubai Sports Council Ambassadors

• The Dubai Sports Council has appointed four global sports icons as its sports Ambassadors, including former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh and renowned tennis player Sania Mirza. This initiative aims to enhance Dubai’s reputation as a global sports destination and strengthen its sports ecosystem by attracting prestigious international events, nurturing local talent, and promoting sports tourism. 

Important Days

International Men’s Day

• International Men's Day is a global awareness day for many issues that men face, including parental alienation, abuse, homelessness, suicide, and violence, celebrated annually on November 19.
• International Men's Day 2024 theme is "Positive Male Role Models". This theme talks about men's mental health and the need for open discussions about emotional well-being. Society often places pressure on men to follow rigid expectations. 

World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW)

• World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) is an annual global campaign observed from 18-24 November. Its primary objective is to raise awareness and understanding of AMR and encourage best practices to mitigate the emergence and spread of drug-resistant infections.
• The campaign involves stakeholders from the One Health sectors, which include human health, animal health, plant health, and environmental health.