Page-3 of Current Affairs – November, 2022

New Name for Monkeypox

November 29, 2022

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that mpox is currently the preferred name for monkeypox. Why was monkeypox renamed? Monkeypox was named in 1970 – more than 10 years after the virus that causes the disease was discovered in captive ..

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Abdel Fattah al-Sisi: India’s 2023 Republic Day Chief Guest

November 29, 2022

India has invited Egypt President Fattah al-Sisi as the chief guest on 2023 Republic Day. This makes al-Sisi the first Republic Day Chief Guest after a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic. Who is Abdel Fattah al-Sisi? Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, ..

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya

November 29, 2022

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya restoration project in Mumbai received this year’s Award of Excellence in UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. About Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya was established in 1922 ..

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UKIBC’s ‘Doing Business in India’ Report 2022

November 29, 2022

UK India Business Council released the eighth edition of the ‘Doing Business in India’ Report on November 24, 2022. About the ‘Doing Business in India’ Report 2022? ‘Doing Business in India’ Report 2022 was released by the UK India Business ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: November 29, 2022

November 29, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for November 29, 2022 IFFI 2022 – 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) ends in Panaji, Goa – Golden Peacock Award for Best Film was bagged by the Spanish language film ..

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UNGA Resolution on International Tax Cooperation Framework

November 28, 2022

The United Nations General Assembly has unanimously adopted a resolution to develop an international tax cooperation framework or instrument based on a UN intergovernmental process. Nigeria submitted this resolution on behalf of a consortium of 54 African countries. Why is ..

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Austra Hind 22

November 28, 2022

The Austra Hind 22 exercise commenced recently in Rajasthan. It is being held after the 26th edition of the quadrilateral maritime drill Exercise Malabar was concluded off the coast of Japan in early November 2022. What is Austra Hind 22? ..

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CITES COP19 Downgrades Status of Southern White Rhinos

November 28, 2022

In a major hurdle to Africa’s rhino conservation efforts, CITES COP19 has recently accepted the proposal to downgrade the status of southern white rhinos from Appendix I to Appendix II. Why was the white rhino’s conservation status downgraded? A proposal ..

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