Daily GK Update - 28th November 2023 Current Affairs

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Here are the latest current affairs of 28th November 2023.

Launch of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra

Launched by the Prime Minister from Khunti, Jharkhand on November 15.
It aims to extend the benefits of Central government schemes nationwide.
Its on-spot services include the organization of Health Camps during the Yatra in Gram Panchayats to provide immediate healthcare services.

Demise of Veteran Gujarati photojournalist Zaverilal Mehta.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expresses profound sorrow at the passing of Veteran Gujarati photojournalist Zaverilal Mehta.
Zaverilal Mehta was conferred the Padma Shri award in 2018 for his contribution to the field of journalism for over four decades.

Launch of Guide on Gender-Inclusive Communication

Union Minister Smriti Zubin Irani to launch the "Guide on Gender-Inclusive Communication" on November 28, 2023, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
A collaborative effort involving the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), National Gender and Child Centre (NGCC), Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), with support from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and UN Women.
It aims to promote gender-inclusive communication and is a joint initiative focusing on effective communication strategies regarding gender-related issues.

United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28)

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stresses the need for tangible steps on climate change action.
The upcoming 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) is to take place from November 30 to December 12 in Dubai at Expo City.
The first United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), in short, the Conference of the Parties (COP) took place in 1995 in Berlin, Germany.

Important English Words from Today’s Current Affairs

Today's current affairs also brought forth important English words for defence aspirants gearing up for the NDA, CDS, AFCAT, and various competitive exams. The English part of these exams covers various questions related to vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms, etc. These important English words from today’s current affairs will help defence aspirants improve their English vocabulary to perform well in the upcoming exams.

1.	Word	Tangible
	Meaning	Perceptible by touch; clear and definite.
	Synonyms	Concrete, palpable, evident, real
	Antonyms	Intangible, abstract, unclear, indefinite

2.	Word	Inclusive
	Meaning	Including all; not excluding any particular group or part.
	Synonyms	Comprehensive, encompassing, all-encompassing, broad
	Antonyms	Exclusive, limited, restricted, selective

3.	Word	Demise
	Meaning	The death or end of something.
	Synonyms	Death, passing, expiration, downfall
	Antonyms	Birth, beginning, inception, rise

4.	Word	Grief
	Meaning	Intense sorrow, especially caused by someone's death.
	Synonyms	Sorrow, mourning, sadness, heartache
	Antonyms	Happiness, joy, elation, contentment

5.	Word	Profound
	Meaning	Intense, deep, or heartfelt.
	Synonyms	Deep, heartfelt, intense
	Antonyms	Superficial, shallow, trivial

6.	Word	Sorrow
	Meaning	A feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune.
	Synonyms	Grief, sadness, anguish, regret
	Antonyms	Happiness, joy, delight, contentment

7.	Word	Veteran
	Meaning	A person who has a lot of experience in a particular area or field, especially through long service or practice.
	Synonyms	Expert, seasoned, skilled, adept
	Antonyms	Novice, beginner, amateur, inexperienced

8.	Word	Initiative
	Meaning	An introductory step or action; a new plan or process to achieve something.
	Synonyms	Action, enterprise, drive, campaign
	Antonyms	Inactivity, apathy, passivity, lethargy

Daily GK MCQs - 28th November 2023 Current Affairs Quiz

Here are some important GK MCQs from today’s current affairs.

1. What is Global South often in the news?

Answer: The term "Global South" generally refers to countries located in the southern hemisphere, primarily in Africa, Latin America, Asia (excluding Japan), and Oceania.

2. From where was the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra launched?

Answer: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra on November 15 from Khunti, Jharkhand.

3. What is the aim of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra?

Answer: The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra aims to extend the benefits of Central government schemes nationwide.

4. Who was Javerilal Mehta who passed away recently?

Answer: Zaverilal Mehta was conferred the Padma Shri award in 2018 for his contribution to the field of journalism for over four decades.

5. Which Ministry will oversee the launch of the Guide on Gender-Inclusive Communication?

Answer: The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) will oversee the launch of the Guide on Gender-Inclusive Communication.

6. What is the venue of COP28?

Answer: Expo City, Dubai.

7. When will COP28 take place?

Answer: The COP28 will take place from November 30 to December 12 in Dubai at Expo City.