Daily Current Affairs 5th November 2023: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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This post contains important current affairs of 5th November 2023. It includes all Major National, International, Business and Sports related current affairs of 5th November 2023. A brief explanation of every current affair is provided to further enhance your general knowledge. Once you have gone through these current affairs we would recommend to you to try 5th November 2023 Current affairs test.
Significant Days:
1. World Tsunami Awareness Day
- Observed globally on November 5, 2023, the United Nations’ World Tsunami Awareness Day focuses on enhancing awareness about tsunami risks and community preparedness.
- The theme for 2023 emphasizes “Fighting Inequality for a Resilient Future.”
Appointments and Resignations:
2. Surendra Kumar Adhana Re-elected to UN ACABQ
- Indian diplomat Surendra Kumar Adhana was re-elected to the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) for the 2024-2026 term.
- Adhana, a 2010 batch Indian Foreign Service officer, has been serving on the Committee since November 2022.
3. Saima Wazed Nominated as WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia
- Saima Wazed, daughter of Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was nominated as the WHO Regional Director for the South-East Asia Region.
- She secured 8 votes, including support from Bangladesh and India.
Science and Technology:
4. CSIR-NIIST and HAL Collaboration
- The CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST) and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) signed an MoU in Bengaluru.
- This collaboration aims to advance India’s aerospace and defense sectors through indigenization and import substitution.
Sports News:
5. India at Asian Shooting Championships 2023
- India won 55 medals, including 21 gold, 21 silver, and 13 bronze, at the Asian Shooting Championships 2023 in Changwon, South Korea.
- India secured second place in the medal tally at this event, which featured junior and senior-level competitions.
Important Days:
6. UNESCO’s International Day for Biosphere Reserve
- Celebrated globally on November 3, UNESCO’s International Day for Biosphere Reserve focuses on raising awareness about the importance of biosphere reserves.
- The day promotes conservation and sustainable use, emphasizing the balance between humans and nature.
