nov hr pt 3 Flashcards
—-‘Maharatna’ and a Fortune Global 500 Company has once again achieved the No.1 rank in the Indian oil and gas sector for its sustainability performance in the 2022 edition of the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) rankings
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL),
The number of people forcibly displaced from their homes due to persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations and events seriously disturbing public order globally surged to 103 million in the first half of 2022, meaning that one in —- people on Earth is forcibly displaced, the UNHCR said in Geneva
103 mn
1/77
The — released the Global TB Report 2022 on October 27, 2022. The Report notes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the diagnosis, treatment and burden of disease for TB all over the world. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has taken note of the –Global TB Report 2022, and clarified that India has performed far better on major metrics as compared to other countries over time.
who
Glaciers at many UNESCO World Heritage sites including Yellowstone and Kilimanjaro National Park will likely vanish by —, the UN agency warned, urging leaders to act fast to save the rest. The warning followed a study of 18,600 glaciers at 50 World Heritage sites
2050
The government has declared certain databases related to the Census and the National Population Register (NPR) as critical information infrastructure. In a notification issued recently, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said the decision was taken after exercising the powers conferred to it under the Information Technology Act, 2000 (Amended —-).
amendedn 2008
The Ministry ——s has successfully completed a mother tongue survey with field videography of 576 languages and dialects across the country. According to the annual report of the home ministry for 2021-22, it has been planned to set up a web archive at the National Informatics Centre (NIC) to preserve and analyse the original flavour of each indigenous mother tongue
of Home Affair
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights which is mandated to spread child rights literacy held a one day Orientation cum Sensitization programme on ‘Child Rights: Contemporary Challenges in Telangana’ in —-, which was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Governor of Telangana and Lt. Governor of Puducherry, Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan
World Day Against Child Labour 2023 - when?
theme: Universal Social Protection to End Child Labou
hyderabad
12 June- World Day Against Child Labour 2023
—- ranks as India’s strongest telecom brand in India, ahead of Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea Ltd. The data was unveiled by the brand intelligence and data insights company TRA. TRA, formerly Trust Research Advisory, in its ‘India’s Most Desired Brands 2022’ ranked companies according to their brand strength
jio
India is projected to surpass China as the world’s most populous country in 2023, with each counting more than —- billion residents this year, according to the —th edition of the United Nations’ World Population Prospects, 2022.
1.4 bn ppl
27th ed
The launch of 5G services will strengthen India’s position as an economic and technology powerhouse globally and is expected to boost—% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), amounting to approximately $180 billion by 2030, according to a new report by industry body Nasscom.
2%
180 bn by 2030
— has saved around $4.2 billion in fuel costs through solar power generation in the first half of 2022. Along with this, — has saved about— million tonnes of coal. The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, and the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis found that the top 10 economies with solar capacity are now within Asia. The five countries include India, China, South Korea, Vietnam, and Japan.
india
19.4 mn coal
India has been ranked as the nation with the cheapest manufacturing cost ahead of China and Vietnam, according to a report. According to the US News and World Report, out of —- nations, India has bagged the –st position in the overall Best Countries ranking.
31st/85
India has been ranked as the nation with the cheapest manufacturing cost ahead of China and Vietnam, according to a report. According to the US News and World Report, out of —- nations, India has bagged the –st position in the overall Best Countries ranking.
31st/85
The Ministry of — released the Performance Grading Index (PGI) for 2020-21, an evidence-based comprehensive analysis of school education system across states and Union Territories. The prime objective of PGI is to promote evidence-based policymaking and highlight course correction to ensure quality education for all.
eduaction
A new study revealed that India has the widest gender wealth gap (—%) as compared to other APAC countries. This is largely due to the higher burden of caregiving responsibilities. The 2022 WTW Global Gender Wealth Equity report found that opportunities for women in leadership positions are also limited, with only —% of women in the workforce occupying senior positions in India
64%
3%
The State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) is one of the annual flagship report released by th—- It provides comprehensive insights into the various issues related to the field of food and agriculture based on science-based assessment. The report assessed various drivers of agricultural automation, including the recently developed digital technologies.
e UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
According to Forbes’ World’s Finest Employers rankings 2022, ——–, the nation’s largest corporation by revenues, profits, and market value, is India’s best employer and the –th best company to work for globally. Oil-to-telecom-to-retail conglomerate —, with 2,30,000 employees, is ranked 20th – the highest-ranked Indian firm. The global ranking was topped by South Korean giant — Electronics, followed by US giants Microsoft, IBM, Alphabet and Apple
Reliance Industries
20th best
Samsung
Forbes Asia has unveiled its annual ‘Asia’s Power Businesswomen’ list which features – women from the Asia-Pacific region. The first Indian women named on the list is —-, co-founder and chief innovation officer of Honasa Consumer, Mamaearth’s parent firm.
Second Indian businesswoman on the list is—, chairperson of Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL), the first to chair the state-run company.
—-, executive director at India business of Emcure Pharma, is the third Indian to be named of Forbes Asia’s Power Businesswomen 2022 list.
20 women
ghazal alagh
Soma Mondal, chair of SAIL
Namita Thapar
The global mean temperature in 2022 is estimated to be — degree Celsius above the pre-industrial (1850-1900) average, likely making the eight years from — the warmest on record, the World Meteorological Organisation said in a report
1.15 degree above
2015
— stood at 22nd rank in a global index that measures annual price appreciation of premium residential properties, according to Knight Frank. In its report on ‘Prime Global Cities Index Q3 (July-September) 2022’, Property consultant Knight Frank said that all three Indian cities: —-, Bengaluru and —, registered an increase in average annual prices in the third quarter
Mumbai - 22nd
New Delhi + bangalore + bombay
—- has become number one in the country in giving maximum number of tap connections in a month. Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, it has created history in providing tap connections to every household in rural areas. The names of —(1), Bulandshahr and —- have been registered among the best performing districts of UP in October. In the ranking of districts, –1_— topped the best performing category by scoring 689990 marks.
shahjahanpur
bareilly + shahjahan+bulandshahr
India has moved up by six slots to improve its position and rank —st as per the Network Readiness Index 2022 (NRI 2022) report prepared by a US-based Portulans Institute, an independent non-profit research and educational institute. The – — ranks first on the list, with an overall score of 80.3. Singapore comes in second with a score of 79.35, and —- comes in third with a score of 78.91. — leads Asia Pacific, followed by South Korea and Japa
61st (e:67Th)
us - 1st - 80. 3
sweden - 3rd - 78.91
singapore - 2nd in global, 1st in APAC
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), —i has been placed at the —th position in the Top 50 of Times Higher Education Global Employability University Ranking and Survey (GEURS). IIT— is the only Indian institute to rank in the top 50. The varsity was ranked 27th last year
iit delhi
28th (e: 27th) =gt worse
Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains the world’s most popular leader with an approval rating of —percent. This was revealed in a Global Leader Approval Ratings released by a US based consulting firm Morning Consult
77%
A study report, titled ‘Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage Policy Framework and its Deployment Mechanism in India’, was released. The report explores the importance of Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage as an emission reduction strategy to achieve deep decarbonization from the hard-to-abate sectors. The report outlines broad level policy interventions needed across various sectors for its application.
The Defence Ministry has informed that the —- edition of the India-Mozambique-Tanzania Trilateral Exercise commenced at Dar Es Salaam, – on 27th October 2022. The Indian Navy has participated in the Maiden Trilateral Exercise with Mozambique and Tanzania. Indian Navy is represented by the guided missile frigate, INS —-, a Chetak Helicopter, and MARCOS.
1st ed
tanzania
ins tarkash
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched 7— new projects including the virtual launch of two helipads, one in Hanle and one in — in Eastern Ladakh. These helipads are aimed to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Air Force in the region. Several other key infra projects were also unveiled which include bridges, roads, and helipads projects in Jammu and Kashmir border areas
75 new
thakung
India’s Ministry of — is the world’s biggest employer with 2.92 million people, which includes combined active service personnel, reservists and civilian staff, according to a report in ‘Statista’. A touch ahead of the United States equivalent, the Department of —
India’s Ministry of Defence is the world’s biggest employer with 2.92 million people, which includes combined active service personnel, reservists and civilian staff, according to a report in ‘Statista’. A touch ahead of the United States equivalent, the Department of Defense.
Operation —-: The U.S. Air Force and several of its allies in the Asia-Pacific area will improve combat readiness and interoperability through Operation , a four-day training exercise involving hundreds of aircraft. The Operation exercise, which is scheduled to take place between October 31 and November 4, has already drawn criticism from North Korea’s Foreign Ministry.
is a Defence Exercise that is held between the United States and South Kore
Vigilant Storm
Defense Research & Development Organization (DRDO) launched the Hull Module of the Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterization & Evaluation (SPACE) facility at Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) —. It is a state-of-the-art testing and evaluation facility for sonar systems developed for use by the Indian navy onboard various platforms which include ships, submarines, and helicopters
kochi
drdo-hull module-SPACE fcacility
Army Commanders’ Conference begins in — from the 7th of November to brainstorm on current and emerging security and administrative aspects and chart the future course for the Indian Army. It is an apex-level biannual event(occurs once in a 6 months) which is an institutional platform for conceptual level deliberations and culminating in making important policy decisions for the Indian Army.
New Delhi
India is participating in —th International Malabar Naval Exercise begins in Yokosuka of —.(host) In the Malabar Naval Exercise, Australia, Japan and the USA are also participating. The naval forces of these countries will take part in the exercise till the 18th of next month. Indian Naval Ships– and – are ready to demonstrate at the event
is annual.
26th - IMPORTANT
japan
ins Shivalik and Kamorta
Indian Army is celebrating the 242nd Corps of Engineers Day on —- November. The Corps of Engineers provides combat engineering support, develops infrastructure for armed forces and other defence organisations and maintains connectivity along our vast borders besides providing succour to populace during natural disasters. These tasks are executed through four pillars of the Corps – Combat Engineers, Military Engineer Service, Border Road Organisation and Military Survey
18 nov - army engineers day
For the first time in the history of the Indian Army, — women officers will attend the prestigious Defence Services Staff College (DSSC). Out of 15 women officers who appeared for this year’s examination for DSSC, six cracked the competition
6 females
The — edition of the ‘Pan-India’ Coastal Defence Exercise ‘—— 2’ will be conducted from 15 to 16 November 2022. This National Level Coastal Defence Exercise was conceptualized in — to validate various measures that have been instituted towards enhancing maritime security since ‘26/11’.
3rd ed
Sea Vigil-2
2018 const
— launched a single window facility “Veerangana Sewa Kendra” (VSK) for the welfare and grievances redressal of army wives. The “Veerangana Sewa Kendra” project was inaugurated by the President – Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) at the premises of the Directorate of Indian Army Veterans (DIAV) premises located at Delhi Cantt
Indian Army
Indian Army organizes fair/mela in continuation of Diamond jubilee = – yrs celebrations of Battle of Walong in Arunachal Pradesh. It is part of the Diamond jubilee celebrations of the Battle of —- to commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of the Indian Army while defending the Indian territory against the Chinese aggression of 1962
60 yrs
walong battle, 1962
— Shipyard signed an MoU with the Inland Waterways Authority of India to build the country’s first hydrogen fuel cell catamaran vessel for —– in Uttar Pradesh. Another MoU was signed by the Shipyard for the construction of six electric catamaran vessels for Uttar Pradesh and two more such vessels for Guwahati
cochin shipyard
varanaso
- The Indian Navy conducted a structured exercise to evaluate organizational effectiveness in protecting offshore assets off Mumbai on an Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) platform 150 km into the sea. The exercise was named ‘—-‘ by the Indian Navy. Prasthan is conducted —- a year under the aegis of Headquarters, – Naval Command. The exercise which is conducted every six months aims to integrate the efforts of all maritime stakeholders involved in offshore defense.
Prasthan- indian navy - twice a yr -(biannual)
western naval command
Indian Air Force is conducting the Annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise ‘—- 2022’ from 28 November 2022 to 30 November 2022 at Air Force Station —.
Samanvay 2022
agra
NS — is the second ship of Project 15B stealth destroyers being built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL). Iit was delivered to the Indian Navy on 24th November 2022.
Project 15B/vishakaptanam class/P-15 Bravo class was signed on 28th January —-, which is a contract of — ships. nov’21: The first ship of the four Project-15B state-of-the-art stealth guided missile destroyers i.e. —- was delivered to the Navy.
NS Mormugao
2011, 4 ships
1st- Visakhapatnam
p15 class is an upgraded derivative of its predecessor, the — class. Designed by the Warship Design Bureau (WDB), builty by –
other 2 are namd: — sn —
kolkata class
mdl
imphal and surat
