1.Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit was held on 17 and 18 November 2018 in Papua New Guinea.This is the first time Papua New Guinea, the poorest of the 21 countries in APEC, has hosted the summit.The capital of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby and its currency is ‘Papua New Guinean kina’.
2.The annual ‘Global Talent’ rankings was released by IMD Business School in Switzerland on 20 November 2018.The rankings are based on three factors: Investment and Development, Appeal, and Readiness. India got the 53rd rank.Switzerland has topped the global ranking for the fifth year in a row.Within Asia, Singapore got the 13th rank.
3.Universal Children’s Day is observed on 20 November every year.The aim of the day is to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare.United Nations Universal Children’s Day was established in 1954.
4.World Health Organisation (WHO) has released ‘World Malaria Report 2018’ on 19 November 2018.According to the report, India and 10 other countries in sub-Saharan Africa accounted for around 70% of estimated malaria cases (151 million) and deaths (274,000) in 2017.India registered a 24% decrease in malaria cases in 2017 as compared to 2016.
5.The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi launched the ‘Ease of Doing Business Grand Challenge’ on 19 November 2018.The objective of this challenge is to invite innovative ideas based on Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Big Data Analytics, Blockchain and other cutting-edge technology to reform Government processes.The platform for the Grand Challenge is the Startup India Portal.
6.The joint military exercise ‘Vajra Prahar’ between India and the United States commenced in Jaipur on 19 November 2018.The aim is to enhance the interoperability of the two armed forces.The armies will train on different aspects including hostage rescue, building intervention, desert survival, medical aid and combat firing.
7.Global education monitoring report 2019’ was released by UNESCO on 19 November 2018.According to the report, the literacy levels in rural households of India dip with seasonal migration.About 80% of seasonal migrant children in seven cities lacked access to education near work sites.The report said that the construction sector absorbs the majority of short-term migrants.
8.The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Central Board decided to constitute a ‘Board for Financial Supervision’ (BFS).BFS will examine the framework for banks under Prompt Corrective Action (PCA).The Central Board also decided to constitute an expert committee to examine the Economic Capital Framework (ECF).
9.Nari Sashaktikaran Sankalp Abhiyan’ or Women Empowerment campaign was launched in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on 20 November 2018.The month-long campaign is aimed to empower women in the state through various programmes.The campaign will educate women about the schemes being run by central and state governments for their welfare and security.
10.HDFC bank has disbursed over Rs 1,100 crore subsidy to over 51,000 customers under the government’s flagship scheme PMAY (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana).It has provided loans of over Rs 9,800 crore under PMAY-Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS).’The loans were provided to customers belonging to EWS (Economically Weaker Section), LIG (Low Income Group) and MIG (Middle Income Group) category.
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