Daily Current Affairs- 20 November 2023

Today's Current Affairs 20th November 2023

INTERNATIONAL

UK stance on agri GI items remains hurdle in FTA talks with India

• The UK seeks heightened safeguards for its GIs, including renowned items like Scotch whisky, Stilton cheese, and Cheddar cheese.

About UK:

Capital: London

President: Rishi Sunak

India-bound ship hijacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in Red Sea, says IDF

• A cargo ship named “Galaxy Leader,” en route from Turkey to India, has been hijacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea.

About Yemen:

Capital: Sana'a

Currency: Yemeni Rial

President: Ali Abdullah Saleh

India Dispatches Second Round Of Aid to Gaza amidst Israel-Hamas Conflict

• The second batch of aid, carried by the Indian Air Force’s C17 aircraft, comprises 32 tonnes of essential supplies.
• The aircraft is destined for the El-Arish Airport in Egypt, approximately 45km away from the Rafah crossing, the sole entry point for humanitarian aid into Gaza.

About Israel:

Capital: Jerusalem

Prime minister: Benjamin Netanyahu

President: Isaac Herzog

NATIONAL

Droupadi Murmu to Confer President’s Colour Award to AFMC on Dec 1

• On December 1, President Droupadi Murmu is set to confer the prestigious President’s Colour to the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC).
• The President’s Colour, also known as ‘Rashtrapati ka Nishaan,’

OBITUARY

Dhoom Director Sanjay Gadhvi Passed Away At 56

• Renowned filmmaker Sanjay Gadhvi Best known for directing the blockbuster films “Dhoom” (2004) and its sequel “Dhoom 2” (2006) passed away.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Mira Murati Appointed As Interim Chief Executive Officer At OpenAI

• On November 18, OpenAI, the prominent artificial intelligence research and deployment company, made headlines by announcing the dismissal of its CEO and co-founder, Sam Altman.
• Founded in 2015, OpenAI has been at the forefront of AI research and deployment.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Indira Gandhi Peace Prize for 2022 Presented to COVID-19 Warriors

• The prestigious Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for the year 2022 was jointly awarded to the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Trained Nurses Association of India.

Established: 1986

BANKING AND ECONOMY

India’s GDP Surpasses $4 Trillion Mark: A Historic Milestone

• In a significant economic achievement, India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has crossed the $4 trillion mark in nominal terms.

Bengaluru Tops in Women-Led Startups, Followed by Mumbai and Delhi

• Third-largest hub in the world, following the United States and China. Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, topped the list of women-led startups, boasting 1,783 women-led startups.
• Karnataka became the first state in India to provide a grant-in-aid of Rs.50 lakh to encourage innovators.

About Karnataka:

Capital: Bengaluru (Executive Branch)

Chief Minister: Siddaramaiah

Governor: Thawar Chand Gehlot

Global economy: Inflation eases in US, UK; India’s trade gap widens in Oct

• United States and the United Kingdom have experienced a slowdown in inflation. This has led to growing speculation that central banks.

About USA:

Capital: Washington, D.C.

President: Joe Biden