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Daily GK Current Affairs viable of 3rd November 2021

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Daily GK Current Affairs News viable of 3rd November 2021. – Here is the Regular current affairs viable of 3rd November 2021 covering the following news headlines: Uttam Beej portal, National Sports Awards 2021, SpaceX, Rujna Zora chess tournament, ‘Blue Flag 2021.

Daily Current Affairs update are incorporated with the important news that made the current affairs headlines for competitive exams. Daily Current Affairs Update is the complete box of the important news that held all day long. One should have complete knowledge about banking terms, current affairs news, etc.

So, here is the GK update of 3rd November 2021 to help you prepare the Current affairs part. After reading this section, you can successfully attempt current affairs quiz.

Here current affairs have been categorized which is as follows

  • National News
  • Banking News
  • Business News
  • Awards News
  • Sports News
  • Obituary News

National News

  1. President Ramnath Kovind to give away National Sports Awards on November 13, 2021
  • The National Sports Awards for the year 2021 were announced by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on November 02, 2021.
  • The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, will felicitate the awardees on November 13, 2021.
  • National Sports Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports.
  1. Azim Premji tops Edelgive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2021

  • Azim Premji, the founder-chairman of Wipro Ltd has topped the EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2021.
  • The 76-year-old, made the highest contribution of Rs 9,713 crore between April 2020 and March 2021 towards philanthropic causes to retain the top position for second year in a row.
  • Shiv Nadar, founder and chairman of HCL Technologies, retained second spot with an annual donation of Rs 1,263 crore.
  • India’s richest man and the chairman of Reliance Industries, Mukesh Ambani stood at the third spot with an annual donation of Rs 577 crore.
  • The EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2021 is compiled by the EdelGive Foundation and Hurun Research Institute. It is the eighth edition of the annual list.
  • The list ranks individuals from India who donated Rs 5 crore and above between April 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021 towards philanthropic contributions.

Banking News

  1. Axis Bank signed MoU with Indian Navy to offer ‘Power Salute’
  • Axis Bank signed an MoU with the Indian Navy to offer a defence service salary package under ‘’Power Salute’’ at New Delhi. Through the agreement, the bank will provide several benefits to all ranks of Indian Navy veterans and cadets.
  • ICICI Bank also renewed its MoU with the Indian Army to offer enhanced benefits and new features through its ‘Defence Salary Account’ (DSA) to all serving as well as retired Army personnel.
  • Major benefits included under “Power Salute” are an accidental cover up to INR 56 lakh, children education grants up to INR 8 lakh, total permanent disability cover up to INR 46 lakh, partial permanent disability cover of up to INR 46 lakh and air accidental cover of INR 1 crore, zero processing fee and 12 EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) waivers on the home loan.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • Axis Bank Founded: 3 December 1993;
  • Axis Bank Headquarters: Mumbai;
  • Axis Bank MD & CEO: Amitabh Chaudhary;
  • Axis Bank Chairperson: Shri Rakesh Makhija.
  1. RBI named Bandhan Bank as agency bank
  • The Reserve Bank of India has now appointed Bandhan Bank as the agency bank of RBI for conducting government business.
  • Bandhan Bank now joins several other private banks which have been listed as agency banks of RBI.
  • Bandhan Bank will now be authorized to handle transactions related to the collection of GST, VAT and State Taxes.

Business News

  1. CCI approves acquisition of 100% shareholding in Exide Life by HDFC Life
  • The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of 100% shareholding in Exide Life Insurance Company Limited by HDFC Life Insurance Company.
  • The acquisition has been approved under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002.
  • Post the acquisition, Exide Life will become a wholly owned subsidiary of HDFC Life.
  • Exide Life is proposed to be merged with HDFC Life.
  1. IRCTC and Truecaller join hands to reduce fraud activities

  • In an effort to reduce fraudulent activities, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has partnered with caller identification platform Truecaller.
  • The aim of this partnership is to reassure passengers that important communication like booking details or PNR status is being delivered by IRCTC and no one else.
  • Under the agreement, Indian Railways’ integrated helpline number 139 will now be verified by Truecaller Business Identity Solutions.

Awards News

  1.  National Sports Awards 2021 announced
  • The National Sports Awards for the year 2021 were announced by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, will felicitate the awardees on November 13, 2021.
  • National Sports Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports. Given below is the list of selected players to receive these awards this year.

Sports News

  1.  Indian GM P Iniyan won Rujna Zora chess tournament
  • Indian Grandmaster (GM) P Inian has won the 5th Rujna Jora chess tournament held in Serbia.
  • Russia’s International Master (IM) Makrian Rudik finished second and another Indian player VS Ragul finished third and IM S Nitin in fourth place.
  • P Inian is the 16th Indian Grand Master from Erode, Tamil Nadu. His current International Chess Federation (FIDE) rating is 2556.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • International Chess Federation (FIDE) Founded: 1924 in Paris, France;
  • International Chess Federation (FIDE) Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland;
  • International Chess Federation (FIDE) President: Arkady Dvorkovich.

Obituary News

  1. Former Afghanistan PM Ahmad Shah Ahmadzai passes away at 78
  • Ahmed Shah Ahmedzai, former prime minister of Afghanistan, has passed away. He was 78 years old.
  • He served as the acting Prime Minister of Afghanistan from 1995 to 1996.

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