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Today's Current Affairs 30th November 2023

INTERNATIONAL

Nepal Becomes First South Asian Nation to Register Same-Sex Marriage

• Nepal, adopted in 2015, took a bold step by explicitly prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation.
• Nepal became the first South Asian country to formally register a case of same-sex marriage.
• Pushpa Kamal Dahal is the current Prime Minister of Nepal.

 NATIONAL

Government Extends PMGKAY Scheme for 5 More Years, to Cost 11.8 Lakh Crore

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has announced a five-year extension of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) scheme.
• This initiative aims to provide 5 kilograms of free foodgrains per month to 81.35 crore poor citizens, incurring a cost of approximately ₹11.80 lakh crore for the exchequer.

 Nitin Gadkari Inaugurates ‘Classic Imperial’ Luxury Cruise in Kerala

• Nitin Gadkari virtually marked the inauguration of ‘Classic Imperial,’ a luxury cruise vessel, in Kochi.
• The vessel, touted as the largest of its kind built in Kerala, can accommodate 150 people at a time.

Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra Launched in SWGH

• Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in South West Garo Hills, orchestrated by the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) at MFC, Ampati.

Union WCD Minister Launches ‘Anganwadi Protocol for Divyang Children’

• Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, recently launched the Anganwadi Protocol Divyang Children in a national outreach program at Vigyan Bhawan on November 28, 2023.

Railways to Upgrade ‘Kavach’ To LTE: Ashwini Vaishnaw

• Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the Ministry of Railways’ plans to upgrade its indigenous anti-collision system, Kavach, to 4G/5G (LTE-based) technology.
• Former railway board chairman and CEO: Anil Kumar Lahoti
• New Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Railways: Smt. Jaya Varma Sinha.

MAHASAGAR, Indian Navy’s Initiative between Maritime Heads

• On November 29, 2023, the Indian Navy marked a significant milestone with the inaugural edition of MAHASAGR.
• Chief of the Naval Staff is Adm R Hari Kumar.

 OBITURY

Henry Kissinger, Nobel Peace Prize winner, passed away

• Henry Kissinger, a towering figure in American foreign policy, passed away on November 29, 2023.
• He served as the United States Secretary of State under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.
• Henry Kissinger was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973 for his role in the Paris Peace Accords.
• He was also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1977.

 IMPORTANT DAYS

Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare 2023: 30 November

• Every year on November 30, the world solemnly observes the Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare.
• In 2005, the United Nations officially declared November 30 as the Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare.
• This day, designated by the United Nations.

 AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Abdullahi Mire Wins 2023 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award

• The UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award was established in 1954.
• Abdullahi Mire, a Somali refugee, has been named the 2023 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award Global Laureate.
• In addition to the Global Laureate, four regional winners have also been named for the 2023 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award:

1. Americas: Elizabeth Moreno Barco from Colombia
2. Middle East & North Africa: Asia Al-Mashreqi from Yemen
3. Asia-Pacific: Abdullah Habib, Sahat Zia Hero, Salim Khan, and Shahida Win from Myanmar
4. Europe: Lena Grochowska and Władysław Grochowski from Poland