{"id":61235,"date":"2021-11-13T07:45:38","date_gmt":"2021-11-13T07:45:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/?p=61235"},"modified":"2021-11-13T07:45:46","modified_gmt":"2021-11-13T07:45:46","slug":"daily-current-affairs-13-november-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/daily-current-affairs-13-november-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily Current Affairs \u2013 13 November 2021 | Gkseries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Current Affairs is the most important area in all competitive exams. But the difficulty level is very high. That\u2019s why; many aspirants get confused, how to select Current Affairs for Preparation of Competitive Examination? In this Post, Daily Current Affairs 13 November 2021, we have tried to cover each and every point and also included all important facts from National\/ International news that are useful for upcoming competitive examinations such as UPSC, SSC, Railway, State Govt. etc. Our gkseries team also provides\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/category\/daily-quiz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Daily Current Affairs Quiz<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for these exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-orange-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\"><strong>Daily Current Affairs 13 November 2021<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/download-2021-11-13T123222.080-e1636786978367.jpg\" alt=\"Mohammed Siraj appointed as My11Circle Brand Ambassador\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mohammed Siraj has been appointed as the new brand ambassador of Games24x7\u2019s fantasy cricket platform&nbsp;My11Circle. Apart from Siraj, My11Circle has got on board the likes of&nbsp;Ajinkya Rahane, Saurav Ganguly,&nbsp;VVS Laxman,&nbsp;and Ranveer Singh as brand ambassadors. Mohammed Siraj plays for the Indian team and represents Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a user base of over 25 million players, My11Circle is one of India\u2019s top fantasy sports platforms and is known for its innovative campaigns that have always kept the fans at the centre stage, allowing them to think, meticulously plan, strategize and test their skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/download-2021-11-13T123440.303-e1636787102276.jpg\" alt=\"Mitrabha Guha named as India\u2019s 72nd Grandmaster\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kolkata-based player Mitrabha Guha has become India\u2019s 72nd chess Grandmaster by bagging his third and final GM norm during a tournament in Serbia. The 20-year old Guha achieved the GM title after securing the final norm at the ongoing GM Third Saturday Mix 220 tourney in Novi Sad. He won this 3rd GM norm against GM Nikola Sedlak of Mitrabha Guha scored his 2nd GM norm at the Sheikh Russel International GM Tournament 2021, Bangladesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recent Indian Chess Grandmasters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>69<sup>th<\/sup>:\u00a0<\/strong>Harshit Raja (Maharashtra)<\/li><li><strong>70<sup>th<\/sup>:\u00a0<\/strong>Raja Rithvik (Telangana)<\/li><li><strong>71<sup>st<\/sup>:\u00a0<\/strong>Sankalp Gupta (Maharashtra)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/download-2021-11-13T123710.839.jpg\" alt=\"NPCI Bharat BillPay ties up with ICICI Prudential Life Insurance\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) the tie-up of its subsidiary NPCI Bharat BillPay with ICICI Prudential Life Insurance to provide the latter\u2019s customers the facility of ClickPay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ICICI Prudential Life Insurance claimed it is the first insurance company to offer the facility of ClickPay to its customers, helping them make payments of renewal premium with ease. To offer an automated and valuable insurance premium payment experience, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance will generate the ClickPay link and share it with the customers which will redirect them to the payment page comprising payment details. This convenient and secure two-step process will help customers pay the bills without the hassle of putting in the premium amount, remembering premium payment dates, and going through arduous steps to make the payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/download-2021-11-13T123957.747.jpg\" alt=\"Hardeep Singh Puri unveils statue of Maharani Lakshmi Bai in Hisar college\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs &amp; Petroleum and Natural Gas,&nbsp;<strong>Hardeep S. Puri<\/strong>&nbsp;has unveiled the statue of&nbsp;<strong>Rani Lakshmi Bai<\/strong>&nbsp;at the&nbsp;<strong>Maharani Lakshmi Bai college for Women, Bhiwani Rohilla<\/strong>&nbsp;in&nbsp;<strong>Hisar (Haryana)<\/strong>&nbsp;through video conferencing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Describing Rani Lakshmi Bai as a prominent symbol of rebellion against the suppression of the British Raj, the Minister said that her life has been an inspiration for generations of nationalism and Indian women who fought against the British for India\u2019s independence with the utmost bravery, skill, and force against British rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/download-2021-11-13T124149.686.jpg\" alt=\"Fumio Kishida re-elected as Prime Minister of Japan\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fumio Kishida was re-elected as Japan\u2019s prime minister by parliament after the ruling coalition won the general election last month, with his government making a fresh start to the work of reviving the coronavirus-hit economy and reducing income disparities. Fumio Kishida succeeded&nbsp;<strong>Yoshihide Suga<\/strong>&nbsp;who resigned as PM of Japan in September 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elected just over a month ago by parliament, Kishida called a quick election in which his governing party secured 261 seats in the 465-member lower house \u2014 the more powerful of Japan\u2019s two-chamber legislature \u2014 enough to maintain a free hand in pushing legislation through parliament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/download-2021-11-13T124337.715.jpg\" alt=\"Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launches e-GCA\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Union Minister of Civil Aviation,&nbsp;Jyotiraditya M. Scindia&nbsp;has launched&nbsp;GCA (e-Governance in Directorate General of Civil Aviation). This project has been aimed at automation of the processes and functions of DGCA, with&nbsp;99 services covering about 70% of the DGCA work&nbsp;being implemented in the initial phases, and 198 services to be covered in other phases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a single-window platform and will bring in monumental change- eliminating operational inefficiencies, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/download-2021-11-13T124529.200.jpg\" alt=\"SpaceX launches Indian-origin astronaut Raja Chari-led Crew 3 mission\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A new SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule led by Indian origin Raja Chari to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the company\u2019s Crew-3 mission has docked successfully. US Space agency&nbsp;NASA&nbsp;and&nbsp;SpaceX&nbsp;have launched&nbsp;Crew 3 mission&nbsp;named Endurance fixed to Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA\u2019s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under this mission, 4 astronauts have been sent to International Space Station (ISS) for a six-month science mission until April 2022. Crew 3 mission\u00a0(NASA\u2019s Tom Marshburn (pilot); and Kayla Barron, ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer)\u00a0consists of Indian-origin NASA astronaut Raja Chari as its mission commander.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/download-2021-11-13T124746.056.jpg\" alt=\"CBIC launches digital application for scheduling of cargo examination\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) launched an online application platform for scheduling of&nbsp;cargo examinations&nbsp;for traders at the Tughlakabad inland container depot in&nbsp;Delhi, with the aim of minimizing the physical interface of trade with Customs and other stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a multi-stakeholder application where Customs, CONCOR, Customs brokers, importers on the same platform have a shared view of scheduling examination of goods. It will ensure the fullest transparency alongside convenience for trade, stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/download-2021-11-13T125111.348.jpg\" alt=\"New RBI scheme to enable retail investors to invest in government securitie\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The central bank of India is all set to unveil&nbsp;RBI Retail Direct scheme&nbsp;through which&nbsp;retail investors can easily access the government securities market, both primary and secondary online. It will also allow the investors to open and maintain their gilt securities accounts online with the RBI without any extra charges. (G-sec).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>G-secs\u00a0are the\u00a0debt instruments (bonds and treasury bills)\u00a0issued by the Reserve Bank of India on behalf of the central government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/download-5-e1636788272341.png\" alt=\"World Antimicrobial Awareness Week\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW)<\/strong>&nbsp;is celebrated from&nbsp;<strong>18-24 November<\/strong>&nbsp;each year. The WAAW aims to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance and to encourage best practices among the general public, health workers, and policymakers to avoid the further emergence and spread of drug-resistant infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2021 theme,&nbsp;<strong>Spread Awareness, Stop Resistance,&nbsp;<\/strong>calls on One Health stakeholders,&nbsp;policymakers, health care providers, and the general public to&nbsp;be Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness champions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Current Affairs is the most important area in all competitive exams. But the difficulty level is very high. That\u2019s why; many aspirants get confused, how to select Current Affairs for Preparation of Competitive Examination? 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