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AWARDS AND HONOURS
NAME OF THE AWARD AWARD WINNER KEY POINTS TO NOTE 2017 Newton Award Andrew Shennan, Both teams were awarded £200,000 or Rs Shivaprasad Goudar 1.7 crore 53rd Jnanpith Award Krishna Sobti She is Renowned Hindi littérateur
Vishnudas Bhave award Mohan Joshi For his contribution to theatre
Miss Earth 2017 Karen Ibasco She is hails From Philippines
For professional achievement and 2018 Jewish Nobel Prize Natalie Portman commitment to Jewish values
Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Girish Karnad ─ Achievement Award
Prof. Sanghamitra Bandyopadhya, Ananya Jahanara Kabir, Upinder To make DNA machines to study living Infosys Prize 2017 Singh Bhalla, Ritabrata cells Munshi, Yamuna Krishnan, Lawrence Liang.
National Child Award for Performing Arts on the occasion of Zaira Wasi Exceptional Achievement 2017 Children’s Day
Miss International 2017 Kevin Lilliana She is from Indonesia
Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar She is from India
DSC Prize for South Asian Anuk Arudpragasam He is Sri Lankan author Literature
Lifetime achievement award at Atom Egoyan He is a Canadian filmmaker IFFI
Indira Gandhi Peace Prize Dr. Manmohan Singh Former Prime Minister Dr
For his outstanding contribution in the Lifetime Achievement Award Girish Karnad field of theatre.
‘Life Time Achievement Award’ Manik Banerjee He is also Veteran journalist by the Indian Mountaineering
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Foundation (IMF).
2017 Climate and Clean Air He is Founder and Director of Greentech Sameer Maithel Award Knowledge Solutions
Big Little Book Award Nabaneeta Dev Sen He is an Author in Bengali language
Indian Institute of Information Technology and NITI Aayog prize ─ Management-Kerala (IIITM- K)
Asia Pacific Screen Awards Actor Rajkummar Rao For his performance in “Newton
Anil Madhav Dave
‘Ozone Award’ Chandra Bhushan Policy and Implementation Leadership R S Agarwal
Atul Bagai Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters She is from from South Africa
Conferred by Chandigarh Literary Lifetime Achievement Award Ruskin Bond Society
APPOINTMENTS NAME DEPT/FIELD Sudhanshu Jain Paytm Payments Bank Shamika Ravi Part-time member of PM economic panel Hasmukh Adhia Finance Secretary Mary Kom Youth World Championships ambassador Ajay Bisaria India’s high commissioner to Pakistan
Tulsi Gabbard Chairperson of World Hindu Congress 2018 Audrey Azoulay Director-General of UNESCO Phanindra Sama Chief Innovation Officer of Telangana Debjani Ghosh President of NASSCOM Ombudsman of All India Football Federation Bhaskar Ganguly (AIFF) Sethurathnam Ravi Chairman of Bombay Stock Exchange Gordon Watson CEO of Global insurance company AXA, Asia Urjit Patel Financial Stability Institute Advisory Board or
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the Bank of International Settlement (BIS) Vijay Prasad Dimri President of 36th Intl Geological Congress Vice-chairman of International Fisheries T Prasad Rao Dora Cooperative Federation Chairman of Damodar Valley Corporation Andrew W K Langstieh (DVC) Chakravarthi AVPS Ambassador of World Packaging Organisation Shaji Prabhakaran president of the Delhi Soccer Association (DSA) Gautam Bambawale Indian envoy to China Tamil actor Trisha Krishnan UNICEF celebrity advocate status Ira Joshi Doordarshan News Director General Quarraisha Abdool Karim UNAIDS Special Ambassador Justice Dalveer Bhandari Judge of International Court of Justice (ICJ) Aga Hussain President of Asia Rugby Shubhangi Swaroop First female pilot in Indian Navy Emmerson Mnangagwa President of Zimbabwe President of the Institute for Defence Studies and Nirmala Sitharaman Analysis (IDSA) Upendra Prasad Singh Secretary of water resources Ajay Kumar Secretary of defence production NK Singh Chairman of 15th Finance Commission Chairman of National Anti-profiteering N. Sharma Authority Pradeep Singh Kharola CMD of New Air India Shaktikanta Das India’s G20 Sherpa Snehlata Shrivastava Lok Sabha Secretary General UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador for Dia Mirza India Preet Didbal US’ first Sikh woman Mayor
NATIONAL AFFAIRS
FSSAI all set to launch ‘One Nation, One Food Law’
In a bid to bring in consistency in enforcing food safety regulations and standards across States, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is set to launch its ‘One Nation One Food Law’ initiative.
Under this initiative, FSSAI is launching the Food Safety Compliance through Regular Inspections and Sampling (FoSCoRIS) platform.
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President of India inaugurates Global Clubfoot Conference
The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the Global Clubfoot Conference being organised by the CURE India in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, in New Delhi on November 1, 2017.
The clubfoot is one of the most common orthopaedic birth defects. It can cause permanent disability if not treated early.
PM to inaugurate World Food India 2017
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, will inaugurate World Food India 2017 on 3rd November 2017 from Vigyan Bhavan New Delhi.
This is the first time that India is hosting such an event for the Food processing sector. World Food India platform will strengthen India’s position as a Global Food Factory and is a positive step towards making the Country Food Secure.
ONGC gets government nod for acquiring HPCL
ONGC has received the Information Memorandum from the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management for acquiring majority stake in fellow public sector undertaking HPCL.
The Cabinet approval for the merger came around July, and then we went to our board and took the in-principle approval in the third week of August.
National Mission for Clean Ganga Organises Ek Shaam Ganga Ke Naam
River Ganga has been an unceasing source of livelihood for more than 40 percent of India’s population. It has been unconditionally providing for our needs and has been the very essence of spirituality.
In order to acknowledge the river’s importance and celebrate its magnificence, National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) organised a cultural evening – “Ek Shaam Ganga ke Naam” in New Delhi. On this date in 2008, Ganga was declared as the National River of India.
First Heli Expo India & International Civil Helicopter Conclave Inaugurated
The 1st Heli Expo India and International Civil Helicopter Conclave-2017 is inaugurated in New Delhi by the Uttrakhand Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaja ji.
The theme of this conclave is ‘Enhancing Connectivity’ at the Pawan Hans Heliport, Rohini, New Delhi.
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Inauguration of Three-Day International Conference – ‘FIPSPHYSIOCON 2017’
“FIPSPHYSIOCON 2017”, Conference on Human Physiology – VII Congress of Federation of Indian Physiological Societies (FIPS) along with XXIX Annual Conference of the Physiological Society of India (PSI) organised by Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Science (DIPAS) of DRDO was inaugurated at Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute (VPCI), University of Delhi.
CIL launches ‘Grahak Sadak Koyla Vitaran App’
Public sector undertaking Coal India has launched the ‘Grahak Sadak Koyla Vitaran App’ aimed at benefitting customers of the company that are being supplied coal by road.
The app will allow users to monitor, whether the despatches are made on the fair principle of ‘First in First Out’ and keeps track of all the activities from issuance of sale order to physical delivery of coal by road.
Maneka Gandhi launches ‘first of its kind’ portal for sexual harassment complaints
Union Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi has launched an online portal for registering complaint related to sexual harassment in non-government and government organisations.
The comprehensive online complaint system- ‘SHe-box’ (sexual harassment electronic box) – will be hosted on the website of the Ministry Of Women and Child Development.
Railway launches new gold standard trains as part of Swarn Project
As part of Railways’ Swarn project, Indian Railways will showcase its first train with enhanced features and upgraded utilities. New Delhi-Kathgodam Shatabdi Express will bear a new look. The Swarn project aims to upgrade premium trains like Rajdhani and Shatabdi.
At a cost of Rs 50 Lakh each, the trains will provide additional security with more CCTV cameras and more RPF personnel on board. Punctuality has also been identified as a focus area for these trains.
Indian Railways launches main arch on world’s highest bridge on Chenab
The Indian Railways has launched the main arch of the world’s highest bridge on the River Chenab in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district which will provide direct connectivity to the Kashmir Valley.
The iconic bridge will soar 359 metres above the bed of the River Chenab and will be 30 metres higher than the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris.
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Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana launched to promote philately
Minister of Communications Manoj Sinha has launched a Pan India scholarship program for school children called Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana to increase the reach of Philately.
It is proposed to award annual scholarships to children of Standard VI to IX having good academic record and also pursuing Philately as a hobby through a competitive selection process in all postal circles.
SHe-Box launched for both public and private sector
The Minister of Women & Child Development, Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi launched an online complaint management system titled Sexual Harassment electronic–Box (SHe-Box) for registering complaints related to sexual harassment at workplace in New Delhi.
The complaint management system has been developed to ensure the effective implementation of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act (the SH Act), 2013.
Kiren Rijiju inaugurates the ‘India Disaster Response Summit’
The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju has said that India need to prepare itself for moving towards Disaster Risk Management (DRM) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) from an approach of traditional Disaster Management.
Rijiju was inaugurating the ‘India Disaster Response Summit’, organised jointly by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Facebook.
WCD Ministry to celebrate Child Rights Week by hosting an inter CCI Festival “Hausala 2017”
T he Ministry of Women and Child Development will celebrate the Child Rights Week (Hausla 2017) from 16th to 20th November, 2017.
The commemoration of the festival “Hausala 2017” will provide an occasion to showcase the talents of children from CCIs from various child care institutions across the country and provide them with a space to express their dreams and aspiration.
Govt to launch project to connect 1.5L rural areas with WiFi
The government will start its second and final phase of BharatNet project – with an outlay of around Rs 34,000 crore — to provide high-speed broadband in all panchayats by March 2019.
Under the project, the government aims to connect 1.5 lakh panchayats through 10 lakh kilometres of additional optical fibre and give bandwidth to telecom players at nearly 75 per cent cheaper price for broadband and wifi services in rural areas.
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India’s first ever ‘Air Dispensary to start soon in North-East
Northeast is all set to get India’s first-ever “Air Dispensary” based in a helicopter and the Union Ministry of Development of Northeast (DONER) has already contributed Rs. 25 crore as part of the initial funding for this initiative.
The DoNER Ministry had been exploring the idea of introducing a helicopter based Dispensary/OPD service in such far flung and remote areas, where no doctor or medical facility was available and the patient, in need, also did not have any access to any medical care.
India to become world’s 3rd largest economy by 2028: BofA
India is likely to achieve strong growth over the next decade and will overtake Japan in nominal GDP by 2028, to emerge as the world’s third-largest economy, says a foreign brokerage Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BoAML).
The country has already overtaken Brazil and Russia to emerge as the second-largest Brics economy after China and is well on track to cross France and Britain to emerge as the world’s fifth-largest economy after Germany by 2019.
Apple to help Indian government develop anti-spam app
Apple Inc has agreed to give limited help to the Indian government to develop an anti-spam mobile application for its iOS platform, after refusing to do so based on privacy concerns.
The government app was launched on Google’s Android platform last year, but an industry source with direct knowledge of the matter said Apple pushed back on requests for an iOS version due to concerns that a government app with access to call and text logs could compromise its customers’ privacy.
K. Singh launches ‘Saubhagya’ Web-Portal
R.K. Singh, Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, launched the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana – ‘Saubhagya’ Web Portal. The portal can be accessed at http://saubhagya.gov.in.
The Saubhagya Dashboard is a platform for monitoring household electrification progress, which would disseminate information on Household Electrification Status (State, District, village-wise), Household Progress on live basis, State-wise Target vs Achievement, Monthly Electrification Progress, etc.
Health Ministry introduces Daily Drug Regimen for treatment of Tuberculosis
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has recently announced the launch of daily regimen for TB patients across the country under The Revised National TB Control Programme (RNTCP).
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The Health Ministry has been providing the thrice weekly regimen for the treatment of tuberculosis (TB), however it has now decided to change the treatment strategy for TB patients from thrice weekly to daily drug regimen using fixed dose combinations (FDC) for treatment.
India receives international fund to promote sustainable fishing practices
India has special reason this time to celebrate the World Fisheries Day on November 21, as it received international fund for the promotion of sustainable fishing practices.
The London based Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), an international non-profit organization, has awarded £43,373 (Rs 37,25,740) fund for promoting sustainable practices in the country’s fisheries sector.
42nd International Congress of Military Medicine Begins
The 42nd World Congress of the International Committee of Military Medicine (ICMM) organised by the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) under the aegis of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) began.
The theme of this 42nd World Congress is “Military Medicine in Transition: Looking Ahead.”
INTACH opens new chapters in Haryana, Raj, Chhattisgarh
Heritage body INTACH has opened a new chapter each in Haryana, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, taking the total number of its branches to 200.
A non-profit organisation established in 1984 and headquartered in New Delhi, Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) works on protection, conservation and promotion of tangible and intangible heritage.
Radha Mohan Singh to inaugurate World Fisheries Day Celebrations 2017
On 21st November 1997, the working fishermen and women representing World Forum of Fish Harvesters & Fish Workers from 18 countries met at New Delhi and established the World Fisheries Forum (WFF) advocating for a global mandate of sustainable fishing practices and policies.
FOGSI launches ‘Manyata’ movement for quality maternal care in India
The Federation of Obstetric and Gynecological Societies of India in partnership with MSD for Mothers, MacArthur Foundation and Jhpiego (an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University), launched ‘Manyata‘ – a nationwide movement urging the need for quality care for mothers during and immediately after childbirth when risks of life-threatening complications are the highest.
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BRPL launches Bharat QR code-enabled facility for electricity
To promote digital transactions, power discom BRPL has launched a Bharat QR code-enabled facility for payment of electricity bills.
The consumers opting for digital payment can get cash back from minimum 10 per cent up to Rs 75 per cent per transaction. The facility was launched by BRPL CEO Amal Sinha.
Facebook aims to train 5 lakh Indians on digital skills by 2020
Social networking giant Facebook on November,22 2017 said it expects to train about five lakh people in India on digital skills by 2020 and has unveiled two programmes designed for individuals and start-ups.
The two programmes – Facebook Digital Training and Facebook Startup Training Hubs – are being rolled out in India before any other country.
Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017
The Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 being hosted by India along with the US is a testament to the “strong friendship” between the two countries.
US President Donald Trump’s daughter and adviser Ivanka Trump is leading a high-powered American delegation of officials, women entrepreneurs and businessmen for the GES in Hyderabad from November 28-30.
SpiceDigital develops e- Governance app UMANG
Unified Mobile Application for New-Age Governance (UMANG) app has been developed by SpiceDigital, the technology partner on the UMANG project to design, develop and deliver the app.
Reinforcing the vision of Digital India initiative, the app will enable an increase in the penetration of e-governance in the country.
Union Cabinet approves hike in salary for SC, HC judges
The Union cabinet has approved increases in the salaries, gratuity payments, allowances and pensions payable to judges of the Supreme Court and the high courts.
The increases in salary and allowances will benefit 31 judges of the Supreme Court, including the Chief Justice, and 1,079 high court judges. Around 2,500 retired judges will also benefit on account of higher pensions and gratuity payments.
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India asks UN to declare 2018 as international year of millets
India has asked the United Nations to declare 2018 as the ‘International Year of Millets’ and promote it as nutrition-rich smart food across the world.
A letter in this regard has been written to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres by Union agriculture minister Radha Mohan Singh.
India can become global role model in growth of children: UNICEF
India has made an “impressive” progress on the metrics of child development in the last decade, but there is a section of children who have been “left out” due to inequality or lack of access to resources.
India has made a progress on various metrics but in some areas of the country like in Jharkhand recently.
Govt to Set up Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendras in 115
The Centre has approved setting up of ‘Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendras’ across 115 most backward districts of the country through a new scheme for reaching out to rural women and facilitating skill development, employment, digital literacy, health, and nutrition.
The government also approved expanding the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao umbrella scheme — the National Mission for Empowerment of Women.
MHA to conduct Multi State Mega Mock Tsunami Exercise 2017
The Ministry of Home Affairs through National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) will conduct a multi-State mega mock exercise on tsunami preparedness.
The exercise will be simultaneously conducted in 31 coastal districts across four States – West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu – and Union Territory Puducherry along the entire East Coast.
Prez to inaugurate conference on National Law Day
President Ram Nath Kovind will inaugurate the 2-day conference on National Law Day which among other things will see deliberation on collegium system and balancing the separation of power between judiciary and Parliament.
The National Law Day is celebrated on November 26, the day on which the Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly in 1949.
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ITI signs MoU with C-DAC to collaborate on IoT
Public sector company ITI Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), to collaborate in the area of Internet of Things (IoT).
It also aims to provide end-to-end IoT solutions and services to the Central and state Government establishments, also large enterprises.
Manohar Parrikar launches farmer engagement app ‘Jai Kisaan’
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has launched the Jai Kisaan App, a farmer engagement app packed with features and functions to fulfill the needs of the farmers community in India.
The Jai Kisan app is a one-stop solution on agricultural information and cultivation, covering crop nutrition, protection, seeds, and diagnostic services.
Skill India partners with Airbnb to Upskill hospitality Entrepreneurs
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship’s implementation arm National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the Tourism and Hospitality Sector Skill Council (THSC) signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbnb to provide hospitality skills training to hospitality micro-entrepreneurs in India.
Kiren Rijiju inaugurates International Storytellers Festival
The Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju will inaugurate 7th edition of three day ‘Kathakar: International Storytellers Festival’ tomorrow at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi
Kathakar is the only oral storytelling festival in India and is a part of Ghummakkad Narain- the Travelling Literature Festival which was started under the aegis of UNESCO in 2010. Kathakar is an attempt to not just preserve the art form but also create new audiences for the same.
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NEWS IN STATES
ASSAM
Assam signs MoUs with Singapore for skilling state’s youth
Assam government has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) and Terms of Reference (ToR) with Singapore for skilling youth of the state.
An MoU for Guwahati City Greening was inked between the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority and Singapore Corporation Enterprise.
The Assam state government will provide skill development training to 78,500 poor rural youths during 2016-19 under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDUJKY).
Sonowal launches 647 schemes for development of Majuli
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has rolled out 647 schemes entailing an investment of Rs 24.57 crore for development of the world’s largest river island Majuli.
In a move to bolster development of the river island Majuli, Sonowal launched 647 schemes under MGNREGA and 14th Finance Commission to be implemented with a financial outlay of Rs 24.57 crore.
WEST BENGAL
Bengal to get World Bank subsidy to buy 130 electric buses
The West Bengal government has negotiated with the World Bank to avail subsidy to buy 130 electric buses for plying in Kolkata, Asansol and Durgapur.
The World Bank has agreed to provide a subsidy of Rs seven lakh per bus. While 100 buses would play in Kolkata, the remaining 30 have been earmarked for industrial towns of Durgapur and Asansol.
UTTAR PRADESH
Allahabad to Get India’s First Black Buck Conservation Reserve
Uttar pradesh cabinet has decided to make india’s first conservation reserve for black buck in Allahabad’s Meja.
Among the five major decisions taken in the cabinet meeting, the black buck conservation reserve in Meja Forest Division of Allahabad is seen as the most important one.
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It is believed that the decision taken for protection of black deer will also help in wooing tourists.
TELANGANA
Dubai-based Bin Zayed group inks pact with Telangana
The Dubai-based Bin Zayed group has proposed to invest about ₹12,500 crore in the infrastructure sector in Telangana.
A memorandum of understanding was inked in Dubai in the presence of Sheikh Bin Zayed Ali, Chairman of the Group, and Arvind Kumar, Principal Secretary and Resident Commissioner in New Delhi for the Telangana government.
NASSCOM to host Game Developer Conference in Hyderabad
The National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) will be hosting ninth edition of Nasscom Game Developer Conference (NGDC) — 2017 from November 8-11 in Hyderabad.
Hyderabad’s signature cuisinea to get India Post stamp
The aroma of Hyderabad’s trademark cuisine biryani, baghare baingan and seviyan -may ‘waft’ through the air the next time you receive a mail from the India Post.
These three signature dishes of Hyderabad have made their way into India postage, with the Department of Post issuing stamps with photos of these dishes.
Urdu declared as second official language in Telengana
Chief Minister of Telangana K Chandrashekhar Rao recently declared Urdu as the state’s second official language.
Now all government offices from the Chief Minister’s office to District Collectorate will receive all petitions in Urdu also. Every office in Telangana will have an Urdu-speaking officer. All competitive examinations in the state will also be conducted in Urdu.
IKEA opens first ‘Hej HOME’ in India at Hyderabad
Swedish home furnishing major IKEA has launched its first experiential centre ‘IKEA Hej HOME’ in Hyderabad, ahead of opening its first store in the country at the same state in spring 2018.
Hej HOME is an exhibition of IKEA products and solutions where future potential customers can experience IKEA products before they can actually buy it from its store (in Hyderabad) in spring 2018.
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JHARHAND
Jharkhand celebrates its 17th Statehood Day
Jharkhand was celebrated its 17th Statehood day on November 15. Every year, the state celebrates its foundation day on the occasion of the birth anniversary of tribal leader Birsa Munda, who was an important figure in the history of the Indian independence movement.
Birsa Munda, also known as Bhagwan Birsa, was born on November 15, 1875 in Ulihatu region of Jharkhand.
KERALA
Kerala road accident victims to get free aid for 1st 48 hrs
The Kerala government has decided to formulate a trauma-care scheme in the State wherein all emergency care and treatment will be provided to accident victims free-of-cost for the first 48 hours once the person has been admitted to a hospital.
The government will pay for the emergency care expenses incurred by a hospital for an accident victim for the first 48 hours, which would be recouped from insurance companies later.
Kerala launches Ayurveda tourism programme
A new tourism product ‘AyurBodha’, which blends tourism and learning about ayurveda for those visiting Kerala, was launched at the World Travel Mart (WTM) in London. The programme was launched by state Tourism Minister Kadakampally Surendran.
IORA to set up Centre of Excellence in Kochi
The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), common platform of 21 countries including India and geographically bordering Indian Ocean, is to set up a Centre of Excellence in Kochi.
IORA is a regional forum of countries, tripartite in nature, bringing together representatives of government, business and academia, for promoting co-operation and closer interaction among Indian Ocean bordering countries. The headquarters of IORA is located at Ebene, Mauritius.
KARNATAKA
Karnataka focus state at World Food India 2017 trade fair in Delhi
Karnataka will be the focus State in the three-day ‘World Food India 2017’ trade fair being held at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi.
The three-day World Food India event inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a special State session for Karnataka at Vigyan Bhavan.
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Bengaluru ranked 1st in Confidence of Business in Digital Transformation
India’s Silicon Valley -Bengaluru -has been ranked first, ahead of San Francisco, for the confidence of businesses in their ability to do digital transformations based on the skills and infrastructure available in their immediate environment.
According to a study by The Economist Intelligence Unit, three Indian cities bagged top 4 ranks. San Francisco is ranked at No. 2, followed by Mumbai and New Delhi.
Karnataka CM inaugurates 3rd govt maternity hospital in Bengaluru
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has inaugurated Hajee Sir Ismail Sait Gosha Women and Children Hospital in Shivajinagar.
This is the third government hospital dedicated to mothers and children after Vani Vilas Hospital and Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health.
Karnataka inks pacts with Chinese firms
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the sixth China-India Forum meet being jointly hosted by the Government of China, Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), China-India Friendship Association (CIFA), and Podar Enterprise.
Vikas Khanna to open India’s 1st culinary museum in Karnataka
Michelin-starred Chef Vikas Khanna returns to his alma mater with India’s first living culinary museum that will eventually display over 10,000 objects.
The museum, spread approximately over 25,000 sq ft, is shaped in the form of a giant pot very similar to the ones found in Harappa.
Karnataka Bank launches CASA campaign
Karnataka Bank has launched a special campaign for opening current account and savings accounts (CASA). The campaign will remain in force for a period of three-and-a-half months from November 15 to February 28.
The bank intends to open more than 4.15 lakh accounts under CASA during the campaign.
Karnataka govt launches project to install WiFi in all gram panchayats
The Karnataka government has unveiled an ambitious project to install Wi-Fi facility in all gram panchayats across Karnataka, beginning with 2,500 gram panchayats this year.
The project would bridge the digital divide and provide an opportunity to each and every entrepreneur from the cities and towns across Karnataka, to benefit from the enabling eco-
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system, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said in his address at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2017.
B’luru joins 91-city network to collate climate change data
Bengaluru has joined 91 cities across the globe in collating data on climate change. Called the Datacity programme led by French start-up accelerator NUMA, Bengaluru is the recent city to join this network along with Barcelona and Singapore.
The aim of the programme is to develop data which can help resolve climate challenges. According to NUMA representatives, the programme has been successfully implemented in Paris and Casablanca. The Datacity programme was launched in Paris in 2015.
Karnataka Cabinet approves Electronics System Design, Manufacturing policy
The Karnataka cabinet has approved the Karnataka Electronics System Design and Manufacturing Policy 2017-22, aimed at encouraging the hardware sector.
India’s Electronic System Design and Manufacturing industry is forecasted to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 16-23 per cent to reach USD 171-228 billion by 2020.
MADHYA PRADESH
National Wrestling Championship to begin on Nov 15 in Indore
Indore will be hosting the National Wrestling Championship.The championship will start on November 15 at Khel Prashal.
The 62nd Senior National Wrestling Championship, organised by the Madhya Pradesh Wrestling Association, will be a three-day-long event.
MP partners with Nagaland and Manipur under Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat Yojana
‘Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat’ Yojana has been started with an objective to strengthen cultural relations of various parts of the country and to embolden the mutual connection between the people dwelling in different states.
Under the Yojana, Madhya Pradesh has been made partner of Manipur and Nagaland. The Higher Education Department of Madhya Pradesh has been made nodal department to implement the scheme.
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MAHARASHTRA
Mumbai’s Royal Opera House gets UNESCO heritage award
Almost a year after it reopened, Charni Road’s Royal Opera House has been awarded the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation.
The building was closed to the public in 1993, and sat crumbling for years, before a restoration project was undertaken eight years ago to replicate the heritage structure. It was originally inaugurated by Britain’s King George V in 1911 and completed in 1916.
Real-time satellite imagery to help track health of mangrove forests in Maharashtra
The health of mangroves in Maharashtra will now be monitored using real-time satellite images. The state mangrove cell has approved a proposal from the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology in Valiamala, Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala.
The research project commissioned to track the health of mangrove forests using real-time satellite remote sensing data. This is the first time any state in India has allocated its resources to survey mangrove cover along its coastline.
Vice Prez to inaugurate agrovision summit in Nagpur
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu will inaugurate the 9th Agrovision Summit in Nagpur on November 10. The three-day summit will be held at the Reshimbagh ground.
According to organisers, a mega agri expo and free workshops for farmers will be held during the summit, besides a livestock demo and a conference on allied agriculture.
Mumbai to host Asian Bankers Association summit
For the first time, the nation’s financial capital will host the 34th annual conference of the Asian Bankers Association (ABA) this week.
The two-day conference will be held in the megapolis from November 16 and will be hosted by State Bank, with the theme of ‘Asia’s turn to transform.
Maharashtra to ban plastic water bottles at govt offices
The Maharashtra government, in a bid to become plastic-free state from March 2018, has banned packaged water bottles inMantralaya and other government offices.
Plastic bottles of mineral water have also been banned at hotels and the regulation will soon be imposed on restaurants.
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Mumbai Metro launches QR-based mobile ticketing facility
Reliance Infrastructure-run Mumbai Metro One has launched a mobile ticketing facility called Skiiip Q in association with digital payments player Paytm that will help commuters book their tickets even from outside the metro stations.
Instead of using tokens or smart cards, commuters can travel using the QR code generated by mobile app on automated fare collection gates of the 11.4-km Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar metro line.
Maharashtra sets up Gender Budget cell for WCD
Maharashtra Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar has announced setting up of a Gender Budget Cell for better implementation of various schemes of the Women and Child Development (WCD) by other government departments.
The Budget Cell will be responsible for coordination between various departments for effective implementation of the schemes. Inter-departmental committees will be set up among the concerned departments.
Indian Oil sets up India’s first electric vehicle charging station
State-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has announced launch of nation’s first electric vehicle charging station at a petrol pump in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
IOC, in collaboration with Ola, has a launched the country’s first electric charging station at one of its petrol-diesel stations in Nagpur. Nagpur is the first city to introduce Electric Public Transportation Model in India.
GOA
Two-day Sagar Kavach exercise starts on November 8 in Goa
The two-day Coastal Security Exercise ‘Sagar Kavach’ is scheduled on November 8 and 9, 2017 to provide seamless seaward cover along the Goa Coast jointly by all security agencies from coastal belt area line to the limit of territorial water i.e 12 nautical miles.
The exercise will also assess the effectiveness of coastal fishing community in serving as ‘Eye and Ears’ for early warning of seaward threat. The Coastal Security exercise is being conducted and coordinated by Indian Coast Guard, District Headquarter at Goa.
Goa to Host Nobel Prize Event in February 2018
The Goa government has executed a trilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Bio-Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India (GoI) and Nobel Media, Sweden to hold the ‘Nobel Prize Series.
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India 2018 (Science Impacts Life)’ to be held from February 1-28 next year along with a month- long exhibition brought from Nobel Museum, Sweden
The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) to be inaugurated in Goa
As the 48th edition of International film festival of India is all set to kick start tomorrow in the Goan capital, the city puts its best forward to make it one of the most memorable festival circuits in the history.
The festival will be presenting 195 films from over 82 countries of which there will be 10 World Premieres, 10 Asian and international premieres and over 64 Indian premieres as part of the official program.
TAMIL NADU
Srirangam temple wins UNESCO award
The massive renovation and restoration effort at the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam has won the UNESCO Asia Pacific Award of Merit 2017 for cultural heritage conservation.
The temple bagged one of the four Awards of Merit from a jury comprising nine international conservation experts, which considered conservation projects from 10 countries in the Asia Pacific region.
Chennai named UNESCO Creative City for contribution to music
Chennai is the third Indian city on the list of UNESCO Creative Cities list after Jaipur and Varanasi.
They join a network at the frontline of UNESCO’s effort to foster innovation and creativity as key drivers for a more sustainable and inclusive urban development. This network also attracts growing interest from local authorities.
Second Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC) of India established
The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has signed an Institutional agreement with Anna University, Chennai.
The Agreement aims to establish India’s second Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC) at the Centre for Intellectual Property Rights (CIPR), Anna University, at Chennai, under the World Intellectual Property Organizations (WIPO) TISC program.
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TN govt starts free coaching for competitive exams like NEET
Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami was launched a project to provide free coaching for Plus-Two students to enable them take competitive examinations, including the controversial National Eligibility- cum-Entrance Test or NEET.
The scheme will benefit students in government and government-aided schools. So far, around 73,000 students have enrolled for training. As many as 25 centres started functioning.
India’s first wave-powered navigational buoy launched in Tamil Nadu
A wave-powered navigational buoy, developed by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), to guide ships in and out of ports, was launched in Chennai.
The buoy, deployed at Ennore Kamarajar Port In chennai, will help ships, moving in and out of the harbour, navigate through a designated channel.
Two day UEF Trade summit from Nov 18
The second edition of the two-day UEF Trade Summit will deliberate on ways to effectively influence economic, social and educational development of the country on November 18 and 19 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
An initiative of the UEF Chamber of Commerce, the second edition comes in the backdrop of the “remarkable success” of its earlier edition in 2017.
Eco-friendly industrial hub to be built in Delhi by 2021
Delhi government is planning to build an eco-friendly industrial hub at Ranikhera by 2021. The construction on the project is expected to begin in three-four months, and once completed it is expected to give employment to over one lakh people.
The industrial hub will be constructed in 147 acres of land. The move is aimed at promoting ease of doing business and turn Delhi into a manufacturing hub.
NEW DELHI
Nobel Memorial Wall inaugurated at Delhi’s Rajiv Chowk Metro station
The aim of exhibiting this wall is to spread further awareness about all the Nobel Laureates from India and their contribution to the society.
The wall will be on display from 1st November to 7th November 2017 at Rajiv Chowk Metro station of the Delhi Metro. The one-of-its kind Wall exhibits paintings by the students from top Fine Art Colleges in Delhi NCR.
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President Kovind to inaugurate World Congress of Mental Health
The World Federation for Mental Health, the largest global alliance of mental health professionals, national health associations, NGOs, policy experts, and other institutions, will be organising the 21st WFMH World Congress from November 2-5 at The Ashok, New Delhi.
This one-of-its-kind event is being hosted in the SAARC region for the first time and will witness participation of over 1000 delegates from across the world. The event will be inaugurated by none other than the President of India Ram Nath Kovind.
Second meet of Island Development Agency in Delhi
The Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the second meeting of Island Development Agency (IDA) in New Delhi.
The Island Development Agency reviewed the concept development plans and detailed master plans for holistic development of 09 islands.
Delhi to host Biggest Asean-India business summit in January 2018
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the largest so far Asean-India business and investment summit is slated to be held in New Delhi in January next year.
To coincide with the Asean-India Commemorative Summit in January an Asean-India Business and Investment meet and expo will be held which will be the biggest Asean focused event that India has ever organized.
Vice President to inaugurate Aadi Mahotsav in New Delhi
The Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu will inaugurate ‘Aadi Mahotsav’ – a fortnight long Tribal Festival with the theme of ‘A Celebration of the Spirit of Tribal Culture, Cuisine and Commerce’ i.e 16 Nov 2017 at Dilli Haat, INA, New Delhi.
The festival will run for a fortnight through 30th November 2017. The theme of the festival is: A Celebration of the Spirit of Tribal Culture, Cuisine and Commerce.
India to Host Global Conference on Cyberspace 2017
India is all set to host the Global Conference on Cyberspace (GCCS), one of the world’s largest conferences in the field of cyberspace and related issues, on November 23 and 24 at Aerocity in New Delhi.
The theme for this year’s GCCS is “Cyber4All: A Secure and Inclusive Cyberspace for Sustainable Development”.
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Two-day 12th North East Business Summit Inaugurated in New Delhi
The Two-day 12th North-East Business Summit” was inaugurated. The summit aims to explore the scope for business opportunities in the North-Eastern region of India.
Focus areas are Infrastructure and Connectivity with Public Private Partnerships, Skill Development, Financial Inclusion, Services Sector Development- Particularly in Tourism, Hospitality & Food Processing. The Summit is being organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
Delhi govt to form ‘Mahila Suraksha Dals’
Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia has the Delhi government would form “Mahila Suraksha Dals” (women protection groups) to curb crimes against women in the national capital.
This will make civil defence volunteers available to them and pilot projects will be run at two- three places first.
ODISHA
India Signs Loan Agreement with World Bank for OHEPEE Project
India has signed a financing agreement for IBRD loan of US$ 119 million (equivalent) for the “Odisha Higher Education Programme for Excellence & Equity (OHEPEE) Project” with the World Bank.
The objective of the project was to improve the quality of ‘students’ equitable access to selected institutions and enhance governance of the higher education system in Odisha.
Cuttack gets a judicial museum
The historic city of Cuttack, Former capital of Odisha got a judicial museum.Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra inaugurated the Orissa High Court museum, which was the erstwhile official residence of State chief justices, located inside the famous Barabati fort.
The latest repository follows a police museum, a maritime museum and birthplace museums of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Madhusudan Das and Biju Patnaik.
PUNJAB
Punjab to organise Military Literature Festival
The Punjab government and Chandigarh administration will jointly organise the three-day Military Literature Festival from December 7 at the Lake Club.
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The event aims to bring Indian and foreign defence analysts under a single roof and also showcase the country’s military history. Seminars on India’s defence literature, art, music, photography, among others will be organised during the festival.
HARYANA
Gurugram to have North India’s biggest butterfly park
Forests Minister Rao Narbir Singh has laid the foundation stone for Butterfly Conservatory Park, which will be developed on 15 acres in Sector 52 of Gurugram and will be the biggest butterfly park in North India.
The state Forest Department is setting up the park to conserve the species of butterflies that are near extinction because of the massive urbanisation in the area. The park will be developed in association with Uthaan, an NGO.
Cashless medical facility to be launched in Haryana on Nov 30
The Haryana government will launch cashless medical facility on November 30, under which treatment costing up to Rs five lakh will be provided to its regular employees and pensioners.
The facility would be available at all 67 government hospitals, medical colleges and empanelled hospitals. In these hospitals, employees and pensioners would not have to pay medical bills of up to Rs five lakh.
Haryana announces new scheme for domestic power connections
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has announced a new scheme under which one can pay just Rs 200 upfront and get a domestic power connection in any rural area of the state.
Rest of the amount can be paid in easy instalments of Rs 100 to Rs 200. At present, one has to pay anything between Rs 3,000 and Rs 4,000 to get a connection.
President of India Inaugurates International Gita Mahotsava-2017
The President of India Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the International Gita Mahotsava-2017 on November 25, 2017 in Kurukshetra, Haryana.
Earlier in the day, the President visited Brahma Sarovar and laid the foundation stone of the Gita Research Centre at the Gita Gyan Sansthanam in Kurukshetra.
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GUJARAT
India’s First Cartoon Network Theme Park to Come up in Gujarat
Broadcaster Turner International India and Gujarat-based Rajgreen Group have entered into a brand partnership to set up Amaazia – India’s first Cartoon Network branded amusement park, in Surat.
Cartoon Network’s popular characters including Ben 10, The Powerpuff Girls and Adventure Time will be part of Amaazia’s amusement park section.
Gujarat recorded most malnourishment deaths in 2016
Gujarat has recorded most deaths due to malnutrition – child and maternal – in 2016, a study has claimed. The other factors are dietary risk and air pollution. The study also reveals a very high percentage of deaths among children in the age group of 0-14 years in 2016.
ANDHRA PRADESH
Andhra Pradesh hosts its first Hot Air Balloon Festival
The Araku valley near Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh is all set to host the first edition of its Hot Air Balloon Festival.
The three-day-long event will see participation from the US, Switzerland, Japan, Malaysia and Taiwan, among the 13 participating countries.
The Hot Air Balloon festival is being organsied to promote tourism. Known for its coffee plantations, rich cultural heritage and stunning waterfalls, Araku valley is a known destination on the country’s tourist map.
JHARKHAND
Prez Kovind launches schemes worth ₹3,400 crore in Jharkhand
President Ram Nath Kovind was launched, or laid the foundation stones of, various schemes entailing total expenditure of Rs 3,455 crore in Jharkhand to coincide with the state’s 17th Foundation Day.
Kovind launched the Rs 636-crore ‘Mukhyamantri Health Insurance Scheme’ under which 57 lakh of the 68 lakh families in the state will benefit. Beneficiaries will get treatment costing Rs 2 lakh under the scheme.
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CABINET APPROVALS
Cabinet nod for introduction of Bill to amend NCTE Act
To grant retrospective recognition to central/ State/ Union Territory-funded institutions and universities conducting teacher education courses without National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993 (NCTE) recognition till the academic year 2017-2018, the Union Cabinet gave its approval for introduction of a Bill in Parliament to amend the Act concerned.
The National Council for Teacher Education (Amendment) Act, 2017 will grant retrospective recognition to the Central/state universities that are found to be conducting teacher education courses without NCTE permission.
Cabinet approves trade Agreement between India and Ethiopia for strengthening and promoting trade and economic cooperation
The Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval for the trade Agreement between India and Ethiopia for strengthening and promoting trade and economic co-operation.
The trade Agreement was signed on 5th October, 2017 during the State visit of the President of India to Ethiopia from 4th to 6th October, 2017.
The trade Agreement will replace the existing trade Agreement signed in 1982. The trade Agreement will provide for all necessary measures to encourage trade, economic cooperation, investment and technical co-operation.
Cabinet approves signing an Agreement between India and Armenia on cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for signing and ratifying an Agreement between India and Armenia on cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters. The Agreement will be signed on behalf of the two countries after it is approved by the respective Governments.
This Agreement shall enter into force on the first day of the second month after the Contracting Parties notify each other in through diplomatic channels, that the necessary national legal requirements for entry into force of this Agreement have been fulfilled.
Cabinet approves ₹25,700 cr for convention centre in Delhi
The Cabinet has approved Rs 25,703 crore for development of an Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre at Dwarka to put the national capital in the league of Shanghai, Hong Kong and Singapore in the area of exhibition market, an official statement said.
The Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (ECC) and allied infrastructure will be developed in public private partnership (PPP) and non-PPP mode (including exhibition and convention
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spaces, arena, trunk-infrastructure, Metro/NHAI connectivity, hotels, office and retail spaces) by 2025.
Cabinet approves creation of body to conduct entrance exams
The Union cabinet has approved the establishment of an independent body to conduct high- profile entrance exams, including the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) for students aspiring to join medical colleges and the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE-Main) for admission to the elite Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), twice a year.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will be an autonomous organization that will oversee the conduct of entrance exams for admission to higher educational institutions. Some four million students appear every year in tests that determine their eligibility for admission to prestigious institutions.
Cabinet approves continuation and Restructuring of National Rural Drinking Water Programme
The Union Cabinet has accorded its approval for continuation and restructuring of National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) to make it outcome-based, competitive and better monitored with increased focus on sustainability (functionality) of schemes to ensure good quality service delivery to the rural population.
A sum of Rs. 23,050 crore has been approved for the programme for the Fourteenth Finance Commission (FFC) period 2017-18 to 2019-20.
Cabinet approves Creation of National Testing Agency (NTA)
The Union Cabinet chaired has approved creation of National Testing Agency (NTA) as a Society registered under the Indian Societies Registration Act, 1860, and as an autonomous and self-sustained premier testing organization to conduct entrance examinations for higher educational institutions.
Cabinet approves utilisation of pulses from the buffer stock
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved to utilize part of stock of pulses in the buffer maintained by the Department of Consumer Affairs, for meeting the protein component under various schemes of Central Government providing nutrition to various target groups/beneficiaries.
To give effect to the decision, the CCEA has empowered the concerned Departments/Ministries to carry out suitable amendments in their schemes/guidelines to enable them to take/provide pulses from the buffer in kind under their respective Schemes.
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Cabinet approves MoU between India and Philippines on agriculture and related fields
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Philippines in the field of agriculture and related fields.
The MoU will improve bilateral cooperation in the field of agriculture and will be mutually beneficial to both countries. It will promote understanding of best agricultural practices in the two countries and will help in better productivity as well as improved global market access.
Cabinet approves Rs 3,320 cr plan to boost judicial infrastructure
The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of a centrally-sponsored scheme for the development of infrastructural facilities for the judiciary beyond the 12th Five-Year Plan till March 31, 2020.
The scheme — with an estimated outlay of Rs 3,320 crore — for the development of such infrastructure will be implemented in a mission mode through the National Mission for Justice Delivery and Legal Reforms.
Cabinet approves creation of GST anti-profiteering authority
The union cabinet has approved the establishment of the much-anticipated National Anti- profiteering Authority (NAA) to ensure the benefits of such rate cuts are passed on to consumers.
Anti-profiteering measures will provide an institutional framework to ensure that the full benefits of input tax credits and reduced GST rates on goods or services flow to consumers.
Cabinet clears new scheme for rural women with annual outlay of Rs 3,636 cr
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a new scheme — Mahila Shakti Kendra — to empower rural women with an outlay of Rs 3,636.85 crore, with a Central share of Rs 3,084.96 crore during the period 2017-18 to 2019-20.
The objectives of the scheme include improvement in child sex ratio, ensuring survival, protection and education of the girl child, to provide an interface to rural women to avail of entitlements.
Cabinet approves ordinance for making changes in insolvency code
The Cabinet has approved the promulgation of an Ordinance for making amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code to streamline the selection of buyers for stressed assets.
It is expected to stop wilful defaulters from buying back stressed assets that they previously owned.
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Cabinet approves setting up of 15th Finance Commission
The Cabinet has approved the setting up of the 15th Finance Commission which will assess the tax resources of the nation and suggest a formula for their devolution among states.
Its recommendations will have to be in place before April 1, 2020. As per Article 280 of the Constitution, the Commission is required to make recommendations on the distribution of the net proceeds of taxes between the Centre and the states.
Cabinet approves Expansion of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval for expansion of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao for a Pan India reach covering all the 640 districts (as per census 2011) of the Country to have a deeper positive impact on Child Sex Ratio.
The Scheme was launched by the Prime Minister on 22nd January, 2015 at Panipat, Haryana as a comprehensive programme to address the declining Child Sex Ratio (CSR) and related issues of empowerment of women over a life-cycle continuum.
Cabinet approves expansion of Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval for expansion of the schemes of Ministry of Women and Child Development under Umbrella Scheme “Mission for Protection and Empowerment for Women” for a period 2017-18 to 2019-20.
CCEA has also given approval to the new scheme called ‘Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra’, which will empower rural women through community participation to create an environment in which they realize their full potential.
Cabinet approves ordinance related to bamboo in non-forest
The Cabinet is learnt to have approved an ordinance which seeks to amend the Indian Forest Act to exempt bamboo grown in non-forest areas from the requirement of felling or transit permit.
The move seeks to encourage bamboo plantations by farmers which will contribute to achieving the objective of doubling the farmers’ income by 2022. The amendment to Section 2(7) of the Indian Forest Act, 1927 was approved by the Cabinet
Govt sets up panel to review income tax laws
The government has constituted a task force for redrafting the 50-year old income tax law in sync with the economic needs of the country.
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The six-member task force will have Arbind Modi, CBDT Member (Legislation) as the Convener and other members, including Girish Ahuja (chartered accountant), Rajiv Memani (Chairman and Regional Managing Partner of EY) and Mansi Kedia (Consultant, ICRIER).
Cabinet approves continuation of the scheme on Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs beyond the 12th Plan Period
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for continuation of the scheme on Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) for another three financial years (FYs 2017-18 to 2019-20) and providing Grants-in-aid of Rs.18 crore to the Institute. It will make the Institute self-sustainable by the end of FY 2019-20.
Cabinet approves agreement between India and Philippines on co-operation
The Union Cabinet has approved the signing and ratifying of an Agreement between India and Philippines on cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters.
The Agreement will help in the availability of relevant information for the prevention and investigation of Customs offences. The Agreement is also expected to facilitate trade and ensure efficient clearance of goods traded between the countries.
Cabinet approves India’s Membership for European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
The Union Cabinet has approved India’s Membership for European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD).
Membership of EBRD would enhance India’s international profile and promote its economic interests. India’s investment opportunities would get a boost.
The issue relating to acquiring the membership of the “European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD)” had been under consideration of the Government.
Cabinet approves signing of India – Russia Agreement on cooperation in combating terrorism and organized crime
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing an Agreement on Cooperation between India and Russia in the field of combating all forms of terrorism and organized crime.
The Agreement is proposed to be signed during the upcoming visit of Indian Delegation, led by Home Minister, to Russia from 27-29 November, 2017.
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Cabinet clears agreement between India and Belarus
The Union Cabinet has been apprised of the Agreement between the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) and the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (NASB) on Scientific and Technological Cooperation for mutual benefit in the areas of science, technology, agriculture, etc.
The Agreement was exchanged on 12th September, 2017 at New Delhi during the visit of Belarus President H.E. Mr. Alexander Lukashenko.
Cabinet approves investment cooperation and facilitation treaty between India and Brazil
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for signing and ratification of the Investment Cooperation and Facilitation Treaty (ICFT) between India and Brazil.
The Treaty will result in increase of investment flows between the two countries. The ICFT between India and Brazil will provide appropriate facilitation to Brazilian investors in India and Indian investors in the Brazil.
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Italy for cooperation in Agriculture and Phytosanitary issues
The Union Cabinet has approved signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Italy for cooperation in Agriculture and Phytosanitary issues. It replaces the earlier MoU signed in January, 2008 which is going to expire in January, 2018.
PERSONS IN NEWS
Chanda Kochhar named most powerful woman in India by Forbes
Chanda Kochhar, CEO of ICICI Bank was named the most powerful woman in India as she ranked 32nd in World’s 100 Most Powerful Women list by Forbes, followed by CEO of HCL Enterprise Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson of Biocon Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Chairperson of Hindustan Times Group Shobhana Bhartia and actress Priyanka Chopra.
According to Forbes, the top 10 most powerful women in the world are:
1. Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany
2. Theresa May, Prime Minister of United Kingdom
3. Melinda Gates, Co-founder of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
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4. Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Operating Officer of Facebook
5. Mary Barra, Chairman and CEO of General Motors Company
6. Susan Wojcicki, CEO of YouTube
7. Abigail Johnson, President and CEO of Fidelity Investments
8. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of International Monetary Fund
9. Ana Patricia Botin, Executive Chairman of Santander Group
10. Ginni Rometty, President and CEO of IBM
Mukesh Ambani becomes Asia’s richest person
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani overtook China’s Hui Ka Yan to become Asia’s richest person with a total wealth of $42.1 billion.
According to Forbes’ real time billionaire’s list, Ambani’s personal wealth rose by $466 million, thanks to 1.22 per cent rise in shares of Reliance Industries to Rs 952.30
Inderjit Badhwar to represent India at Prague Writers Festival
Award-winning writer and veteran journalist Inderjit Badhwar has been chosen by the Prague Writers Festival (PWF) to represent India at its annual literary conclave to be held at the European city of Spires.
A Pulitzer nominee, Badhwar was awarded France’s top “Prix Literaire” in the category of “Best Foreign Debut Novel of the Year” for his book “The Chamber of Perfumes”.
BANKING AND FINANCE
HDFC Bank to set up SmartUp Zones across country
Private sector HDFC Bank has announced that it will launch SmartUp Zones in 30 cities, aimed at serving entrepreneurs. The SmartUp Zones will be launched in over 65 branches of the bank in these cities, including tier II and III locations that have emerged as start-up hubs.
In Chennai, the Smartup Zone will be set up in HDFC’s Nungambakkam branch to serve 1,000 city based start-ups. They will have specially trained staff offering tailor-made banking and advisory solutions to entrepreneurs.
ICICI Bank launches voice-based international remittance service
ICICI Bank, the country’s largest private sector bank by consolidated assets, has launched voice- based international remittance service on its Money2India application.
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This would enable a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) customer of ICICI Bank to send money to any bank in India via just a simple voice command to Apple’s virtual voice assistant, Siri, on his/her Apple iPhone/iPad.
A first-of-its-kind cross border remittance service by a bank in the country, it improves customer’s convenience significantly as it replaces a five step process, which was required to initiate a remittance to India earlier.
Yes Bank signs MoU with government for financing Rs 1,000 crore
Private sector lender Yes Bank has signed an agreement with the government to provide Rs 1,000 crore financing for food processing projects. The funding will be provided to around 100 food processing projects with an average ticket size of Rs 10 crore each.
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was amid the ongoing three-day World Food India being organized by the Food Processing Ministry.
AU Small Finance Bank gets RBI nod for Scheduled Commercial Bank
AU Small Finance Bank has received Reserved Bank of India (RBI) approval to operate as Scheduled Commercial Bank. This bank’s name has now been included in the Second Schedule of Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
Post acquiring scheduled commercial bank status, AU Small Finance Bank will be able to do borrowing and lending with RBI under Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) and Marginal Standing Facility (MSF).
HDFC Bank makes RTGS, NEFT online transactions free from Nov 1
Private lender HDFC Bank has made online transactions through RTGS and NEFT free of cost from November 1, with an aim to promote a digital economy.
On the other hand, various charges for cheque-related transactions as well as request for additional leaves will get costly from early next month for non-managed savings and salary accounts.
Crypto currencies, ICOs under SEBI lens
The rising popularity of crypto currencies and the increasing number of entities looking at raising funds through Initial Coin Offerings (ICO) has caught the attention of the capital market regulator, which is evaluating whether such instruments and offerings can be brought under its regulatory purview.
The central bank is of the view that these instruments are securities and so SEBI should be the regulating body.
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Federal Bank gets RBI nod to open offices in Kuwait, Singapore
Federal Bank has obtained RBI approval to open representative offices at Kuwait and Singapore. The bank has been the preferred banker for NRIs and the NRI friendly measures have resulted in increasing inflow of foreign remittances.
The bank already has its representative offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai and it has tied up with 110+ overseas banks/remittance partners.
Largest Dubai lender Emirates NBD enters India
Emirates NBD the biggest lender from Dubai has entered the country with its first branch in the megapolis and will cater to corporates, institutional clients and NRIs.
The Mumbai branch, located in the plush BKC CBD, is the fifth international branch outside of its UAE network. The group will invest USD 100 million capital towards Indian operations. Emirates NBD India is headed by Sharad Agarwal as CEO.
PayPal Launches Domestic Payments in India
American digital payments company PayPal launched domestic operations in India. At launch, Indian consumers will be able to make transactions at select online merchants.
Merchants offering PayPal will be able to process both local and global payments through the platform, getting access to PayPal’s more than 200 million customers around the world and in India through a single integration.
IDFC Bank partners MobiKwik for virtual in-app prepaid cards
IDFC Bank, MobiKwik and Net1 have come together to launch a co-branded virtual prepaid card on Visa platform. Around 65 million users of MobiKwik will gain access to an IDFC Bank virtual card embedded within the app, making digital purchases at all e-commerce merchants easier and faster.
Customers of MobiKwik can generate a 16-digit Visa virtual card through the app and use it for e-commerce and online transactions.
IndiaFirst Life launches Little Champ
IndiaFirst Life Insurance, a joint venture between Bank of Baroda, Andhra Bank and Legal and General (UK), introduced Little Champ – a plan benefiting children by way of regular guaranteed payouts for financing their education and securing their future. It is a non linked, participating, endowment insurance plan which provides comprehensive financial protection for a child.
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RBI withdraws ₹10,000 crore open market bond sale
The Reserve Bank of India had scrapped its plan to sell government securities worth Rs10,000 crore through open market operations.
In view of the recent market developments and based on a fresh review of the current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to withdraw the open market sale operations scheduled for November 23, 2017.
Yes Bank Ties up with Centre Denmark India for Fintech Collaboration
YES Bank, which runs a startup accelerator programme called Yes Fintech, is looking at exclusive global exchange programme partnerships to help Indian start-ups gain access to developed markets in terms of business and investments.
Towards this end, the bank has already tied up with MaGIC (Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Center), a Malaysian government initiative. It is also looking for similar partnerships with the US, Sweden, Norway, Singapore, the UK and Israel over the next few years.
India, World Bank sign loan agreement towards Solar Parks Project
The union government and the World Bank signed a guarantee agreement for USD 98 million and grant agreement for USD 2 million for the “Shared Infrastructure for Solar Parks Project.”
The objective of the project is to increase solar generation capacity through establishment of large-scale parks in the country.
SBI to use blockchain technology for smart contracts, KYC
Indian multinational, public sector banking and financial services company, State Bank of India (SBI) has announced plans to launch blockchain-enabled smart contracts and Know Your Customers (KYC) by next month, said Sudin Baraokar, head of innovation, SBI.
These applications are part of BankChain pilot projects, a community of 27 banks exploring and building blockchain solutions for banking needs.
PSU bank stocks gain as Cabinet approves changes to banking code
The Union Cabinet has given approval to amend the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code to prevent wilful defaulters from bidding for stressed assets.
State Bank of India jumped as much as 2.7 per cent to Rs 339.6 and Punjab National Bank gained as much as 3.5 per cent to Rs 192.9.
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The Finance Ministry had earlier asked banks to ensure that wilful defaulters were prevented from buying same stressed assets again as it strives to cut the record $147 billion soured loans accumulated in the banking sector.
Andhra Bank launches scheme to push entrepreneurship
Andhra Bank has launched a new scheme for self-help groups (SHGs) to encourage entrepreneurship.
The scheme, Pattabhi Sitaramayya — Self Business Group (PS-SBG), has been introduced to commemorate the 138th birth anniversary of its founder Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya, and the Silver Jubilee of the SHG-Bank linkage programme in the country.
Hike, Airtel Payments Bank tie-up for mobile wallet
Messaging app Hike has tied up with Airtel Payments Bank to power its mobile wallet product. Hike users will have access to the bank’s vast product line including merchant and utility payments.
The SoftBank-backed app, which has over 100 million registered users, saw over 30 per cent month-on-month growth for its wallet service.
SBI to launch first comprehensive digital service platform, YONO
State Bank of India (SBI) is all set to launch India’s first comprehensive digital service platform, YONO, which stands for ‘You Only Need One’.
An integrated omni-channel digital platform that offers just about everything related to financial services and lifestyle products, YONO will be launched by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in New Delhi on November 24.
Axis Bank launches blockchain-based international payment service
Private sector lender Axis Bank has launched an instant international payment services using Ripple’s enterprise blockchain technology solution for retail and corporate customers.
Though an international offer, the bank is offering the facility only to its retail customers in the country to receive payments from the UAE-based Rak Bank and for its corporate customers to receive payments from Standard Chartered, Singapore.
Canara Bank rolls out apps, digital library
Canara Bank celebrated its Founder’s Day on November 19 by rolling out several initiatives and benefits for its staff.
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The bank was founded on July 1, 1906 by late Ammembal Subba Rao Pai. The initiatives launched include a digital library, a Canarites app, a field recovery mobile app, a retail loan (vehicle) – tracking system, and a regulatory guidance tracking system.
President nod to Ordinance to amend Bankruptcy Code
President Ram Nath Kovind has gave his assent to the Ordinance approved by the Union Cabinet to amend the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) to strengthen the regime.
The Ordinance aims to put safeguards in place by prohibiting wilful defaulters, those associated with non-performing assets (NPAs), and the habitually non-compliant, from regaining control of the defaulting company/stressed assets through the backdoor in the garb of a ‘resolution applicant.’
BillDesk launches cryptocurrency exchange Coinome in India
Mumbai based payment gateway Billdesk has launched ‘Coinome’, India’s first crypto-currency exchange.
Coinome will allow users to be on-boarded via Instant e-KYC. Users can start transacting in crypto-currencies almost immediately upon registering.
Karnataka Bank ties up with BCG for transformation initiatives
Karnataka Bank Ltd has partnered with the Boston Consulting Group (India) Pvt Ltd for its transformation initiatives. The transformation project — ‘KBL Vikaas’ — was launched in Mangaluru.
The project is aimed at total transformation of the bank by re-positioning it as a ‘relevant and significant bank’ by focusing on technology and by keeping intact its core values and identity.
FOREIGN RELATIONS
Russia to help build India-Iran natural gas pipeline
Moscow and Tehran are about to sign a memorandum of understanding to back a new gas pipeline project, according to Russian Energy Minister Aleksandr Novak.
The countries will build a 1,200-kilometer long pipeline from Iran to India with the Russian energy major Gazprom developing several Iranian deposits along the route of the future pipeline.
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South Korea-India friendship festival to be held from Nov 8
To promote cultural ties between the cities of Seoul and the Delhi/NCR, the first-ever Seoul- India Friendship Festival will be held at Cyber Hub, Gurugram from November organised by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the two- day festival will showcase various aspects of the South Korean capital’s art, culture and entertainment.
The festival is aimed at establishing a deep cultural connect and understanding between the two countries. The festival will facilitate cultural exchange between Delhi and Seoul in an entertaining and interactive manner.
India to contribute $100M to India-UN Development Partnership fund
India announced its decision to significantly scale up its contribution to the India-UN Development Partnership Fund, managed by UNOSSC, through a multiyear contribution of $100 million.
India and the UNOSSC launched the India-UN Development Partnership Fund on the 8 June 2017. The collaborative initiative is aimed at reducing poverty and hunger, improving health, education and equality, and expanding access to clean water, energy and livelihoods.
USA to Grant $500K to NGO to promote religious freedom in India
The US has announced a grant of nearly USD 500,000 for a non-governmental organisation to come up with proposals to develop early warning systems for “reducing religiously-motivated violence and discrimination” in India. The US State Department also announced a similar grant for Sri Lanka.
The Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, in its notice of funding opportunity, said through its USD 493,827 India programme, it seeks to “reduce religiously-motivated violence and discrimination in India”.
Government Launch Various Projects to improve India-Bangladesh Connectivity
India and Bangladesh have jointly launched bilateral connectivity projects for the mutual benefit of both countries.
The joint connectivity projects were launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee via video conference.
The ‘Moitree Express’ which runs between Dhaka and Kolkata will be the other train to be flagged off.
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India to host service for WW martyrs in Netherlands
India will hold a Remembrance Day service in the Netherlands to honour the sacrifices made by the commonwealth forces during the first and second world wars. The ceremony will be held at the Westduin cemetery in The Hague.
India’s ambassador to the Netherlands Venu Rajamony along with the ambassadors of other commonwealth countries would lay wreaths on the graves of the soldiers.
Govt Notifies Tax Avoidance Protocol Between India and New Zealand
The government has notified the third protocol between India and New Zealand for avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
The protocol updates the existing framework of exchange of tax-related information to latest international standard which will help curb tax evasion and tax avoidance between the two countries and will also enable mutual assistance in collection of taxes.
Kazakhstan, India hold bilateral defence talks
India and Kazakhstan reviewed bilateral defence cooperation engagement between the two countries recently.
During the bilateral meetings, both sides discussed several issues of common interest, examined the current state of bilateral relations in the military sphere and prospects for development and deepening of military-technical cooperation.
PM inaugurates rice field lab named after him in Philippines
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was tried a hand at agriculture as he visited the International Rice Research Institute in Los Banos, Philippines.
He also inaugurated the Resilient Rice Field Laboratory. The PM is in the Philippines to attend the India-ASEAN summit.
At the institute, PM Modi listened patiently about various interesting researches on rice. He was briefed about the flood-tolerant rice varieties that can withstand submergence for 14-18 days.
India, US, Japan, Australia hold 1st meet; to work for open Indo-Pacific zone
Officials from India, the US, Japan, and Australia have held extensive talks to pursue common interests in the strategically important Indo-Pacific region where China has been aggressively expanding its military presence.
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In the meeting, seen as the first major move in formation of the quadrilateral security dialogue — or ‘quad’, the officials deliberated on evolving security scenario in the Indo-Pacific region besides delving into effectively combating threat of terrorism and other security challenges.
India, France to enhance counter-terror cooperation
India and France have decided to enhance counter- terror cooperation, and asked the international community to oppose those financing, sheltering and providing safe havens to terrorists.
This was announced by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj after her talks with her French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian, during which key bilateral, regional and international issues were discussed.
India, US and China join hands for better cyberspace security
In a first, the United States, India and China have agreed to work together to make cyberspace a safer and secured place to live and work.
A joint trilateral meeting between representatives from three countries was held on Thursday at the Vivekananda International Foundation, a New-Delhi based think tank.
India-Canada joint venture in medical electronics to ensure affordable healthcare
Unique Broadband Systems Ltd, UBS, of Toronto, Ontario, Canada and Kaynes Technology of Mysore, India, was awarded funding by the Global Innovation and Technology Alliance, GITA, of India and Global Affairs Canada, for the co-development and co-marketing of high power RF amplifiers for low field magnetic resonance imaging, MRI , applications.
The project falls under the Program category of Affordable Healthcare, Electronic System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM).
India, Russia discuss ways to boost trade, investments
India and Russia have discussed ways to boost bilateral trade and investments to strengthen economic ties.
Prabhu is on a visit to Russia from November 15-17, to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting of the ministers of member states responsible for foreign economy and trade.
This is the first ministerial conference on trade organised by the organisation after India became a full member in June.
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Swiss parliament panel allows info exchange with India
Paving the way for India to get instant access to details on Indians with Swiss accounts, a key parliamentary panel in Switzerland has approved an automatic information exchange pact between the two countries.
The Commission for Economic Affairs and Taxes of the Council of States a key panel of the Swiss Parliament’s Upper House — approved the proposed pact with India as also with 40 other countries, but suggested strengthening the provisions for individual legal claims.
India-Russia Signed Pact for Visa Free Entry of Flight Crew
India and Russia have agreed to implement the general declaration for visa free entry of the crew of chartered and scheduled flights between the two countries. A pact on the issue was signed recently by officials of the two countries
The agreement will facilitate visa free entry, stay and exit of crew of aircraft of the designated airlines as well as other aircraft companies operating chartered and special flights in the respective territories on reciprocal basis.
India, US host global entrepreneurship summit next week
India and US are co-hosting the global entrepreneurship summit next week in Hyderabad and the two countries can work more in sectors such as health.
The summit was held in Silicon Valley last year and it would be held in India this time.
Second Indo-Bhutan Friendship Car Rally flagged off
Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brig (Retd) B D Mishra flagged off in itanagar, Arunachal Preadesh. The second IndoBhutan Friendship Car Rally 2017 which has 17 participants.
The rally has been organised by the International Friendship Car Rally Association of Dirang and sponsored by state tourism department along with Hyundai and Nissan companies.
India, Sweden to work closely in promoting clean technologies
India and Sweden expect to work closely in adopting and promoting green technologies where small and medium enterprises would play critical role.
The programme has facilitated interaction between more than 45 Swedish companies and 300 Indian companies through workshops and B2B meetings.
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India, Finland to boost in IT, renewable energy ties
India and Finland today resolved to boost cooperation in a range of areas, including trade and investment, energy and information technology, during talks between External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her Finnish counterpart Timo Soini.
The two countries enjoy traditionally warm and friendly relations since diplomatic relations were established in 1949.
India and Italy sign MoU for enhanced cooperation in the health sector
India and Italy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for enhanced cooperation in the health sector.
The objective of this MoU is to establish comprehensive inter-ministerial and inter- institutional cooperation between the two countries in the field of health by pooling technical, scientific, financial and human resources with the ultimate goal of upgrading the quality and reach of human, material and infrastructural resources involved in health care, medical education & training, and research in both countries.
India, Singapore ink major pact on marine security
India and Singapore have inked an agreement which acquires significance amid China’s increasing military manoeuvres in the Indo-Pacific region.
The pact on naval cooperation provides for increased engagement in the maritime security sphere, joint exercises, temporary deployments from each other’s naval facilities and logistics support.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Asia tops in news coverage, trails in research
According to a new study published in the scientific journal The Lancet, while most news articles on the impact of climate change on health are published in Asia, more than half the research, however, continues to focus, primarily, on the impact felt in Europe and America.
The Lancet paper notes that in just the last decade, a marked increase has been seen in the number of published research linking health and climate change — from 94 reports in 2007 to over 275 in both 2015 and 2016.
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7th Asia Ministerial Energy Roundtable held in Bangkok
The Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan will be on an official visit to Bangkok, Thailand from 01-02nd November 2017 to participate in the IEF 7thAsian Ministerial Energy Roundtable (AMER7).
India is the current chair of International Energy Forum (IEF) which is promoting the AMER – a biennial event bringing together Energy Ministers and experts from Asian countries.
China to build world’s highest planetarium in Tibet in 2018
China will begin construction of the world’s highest planetarium next year in Tibet. The planetarium, which is Chinas first, will have the region’s largest optical astronomical telescope, with a 1- meter-diameter lens, and become a major regional base for astronomical research and public science education
The planetarium, with the highest altitude in the world, will become a perfect window for the public to get to know the stars and explore the universe, thanks to little air or light pollution in the region.
Thailand to introduce biometric checks for SIM cards
Thailand will introduce biometric checks nationwide for mobile telephone users to register their SIM cards from Dec. 15, the telecoms regulator, in a bid to stamp out fraudulent electronic transactions.
The new rules require users to either have their fingerprints verified or their faces scanned. The regulator first launched the system in June in Thailand’s troubled south where a separatist insurgency has persisted for more than a decade, killing more than 6,500 people since 2004.
ISA, EBRD ink pact on solar energy
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have signed a Joint Financial Partnership Declaration for the promotion of solar energy.
India has been in the forefront of the 42-nation International Solar Alliance. The collaboration between the ISA and the EBRD would also help funding of solar projects both in African and other countries.
2017 World Youth Forum held in Egypt
The 2017 World Youth Forum was held at Sharam El Shiekh in Egypt. The 5-day forum was inaugurated by the President of Egypt Mr Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
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From India, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Col Rajyavardhan Rathore had participated in the forum. The forum aimed to provide platform to youth from all over the globe to engage with key global policy makers.
Hong Kong world’s most visited city for 9th consecutive year
London has jumped two spots to become the second most visited city in the world, according to an annual study that tracks international arrivals.
Britain’s capital overtook Bangkok and Singapore with a total of 17.3million foreign visitors, but was a distant second behind Hong Kong (27.7million), which claimed top spot for the sixth consecutive year.
Guinea becomes new member of International Solar Alliance
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj held a meeting with Guinea’s Foreign Minister, Mamady Toure, during the course of which the latter handed over his country’s instrument accession to the India-initiated International Solar Alliance (ISA).
According to a statement issued by the External Affairs Ministry, Sushma Swaraj and Toure exchanged views on a broad range of subjects covering bilateral friendship and cooperation.
Pope Francis bans sale of cigarettes in Vatican
Pope Francis has ordered the Vatican to stop selling cigarettes, believing the Church should not be complicit in something that damages people’s health.
The move means employees of the Vatican will no longer be able to enjoy not having to pay taxes for tobacco at the city-state shop.
Bank of China Begins Operations in Pakistan
Bank of China has formally launched its operations in Pakistan, with its first branch inaugurated in Karachi.
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Tariq Bajwa welcomed the bank to Pakistan, saying that the increased diversity of foreign banks would increase the country’s economic resilience.
US Congress approves $700-million military aid to Pakistan
The United States’ Congress has authorised to reimburse up to USD 700 million in Coalition Support Fund (CSF) for activities carried out in support of the U.S. operations in Afghanistan.
The authorisation was in the reconciled text of the House and Senate versions of the 2018 National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA-2018.
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Qatar appoints women to Shura Council for first time
Qatar has appointed women to one of its most important consultative bodies, the Shura Council, for the first time in the country’s history
Four woman will sit on the 45-strong council, which is responsible for discussing draft laws approved by the cabinet, general government policy and the state’s draft budget.
ASEAN inks free trade, investment pacts with Hong Kong in Manila
Hong Kong has signed free trade and investment pacts with the ten-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations, in what one of the Chinese territory’s senior officials called a “loud and clear” vote against rising regional trade protectionism.
Total merchandise trade between Hong Kong and ASEAN was HK$833 billion ($107 billion) last year, official figures show. Total services trade was HK$121 billion ($16 billion) in 2015.
25th APEC SUMMIT held in Vietnam
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit was held at Da Nang,Vietnam. The theme of the summit was “Creating New Dynamism,Fostering a Shared Future”. Vietnam was holding the summit for the 2nd time.
26th Summit in 2018 will be organised at Papua New Guinea. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit laid emphasis on collaborative activity.
Uber approves investment from Softbank
Uber Technologies Inc. approved SoftBank Group Corp.’s offer to buy a multibillion-dollar stake in the ride-hailing company, setting the stage for one of the largest private start-up deals ever.
The agreement lets SoftBank and other firms invest up to $1 billion in Uber and proceed with a tender offer in coming weeks to buy up to $9 billion in shares from existing investors.
China launches world’s first fully electric cargo ship
China has launched the world’s first all-electric ship, which can travel up to 80km with 2000- tonnes cargo after a two-hour charge. The 70.5-metre-long ship, which weighs about 600 tonnes, was launched in Guangzhou in South China’s Guangdong Province.
The vessel, manufactured by the Guangzhou Shipyard International Company Ltd, is powered by a 26-tonne lithium battery. It can cruise at the top speed of 12.8 km per hour.
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Syria signs up to Paris Agreement
Syria has officially signed up to the Paris Agreement, leaving the United States as the only country to reject the global climate-rescue pact.
War-torn Syria became the 169th of 196 countries that are members of the UN climate convention to take the legal step of ratification. After Nicaragua signed up in October, Syria was the only country not to have adopted the pact.
Saudi Arabia recognises yoga as sports activity
Saudi Arabia has approved teaching of Yoga and declared it as a sport. An individual who wants to practice yoga can avail a licence to do so, as per the Saudi Ministry of Trade and Industry.
World’s first drug with digital tracking approved in US
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug in the U.S. with a digital ingestion tracking system. Abilify MyCite (aripiprazole tablets with sensor) has an ingestible sensor embedded in the pill that records that the medication was taken.
The product is approved for the treatment of schizophrenia, acute treatment of manic and mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder and for use as an add-on treatment for depression in adults.
US, Japan launch 10-day naval drill
Japan and the US launched a joint naval drill in a show of force aimed at North Korea. The 10- day exercise, joined by some 14,000 US servicemen, aircraft carrier USS ‘Ronald Reagan’ and the guided-missile destroyers USS ‘Stethem,’ USS ‘Chafee’ and USS ‘Mustin,’
The annual drill “is designed to increase the defensive readiness and interoperability of Japanese and American forces through training in air and sea operations.
France Named as Host of 2023 Rugby World Cup
France will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup in a huge surprise after the Council of the sport’s governing body went against the recommendations of an extensive evaluation report in a secret ballot.
South Africa had been recommended by World Rugby’s Board but the Council members went for France, which also held the tournament in 2007.
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Sarajevo Haggadah listed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register
Sarajevo Haggadah, the 14th- century richly illuminated Hebrew manuscript, which was brought to Sarajevo through the efforts of Jews fleeing persecution in Spain, has been included in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register.
Haggadah in Hebrew means a story, handwritten on parchment, and it is read by family members on the occasion of the Jewish feast of Passover. It has been kept at the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina since 1894.
Canada opens its first highway to the Arctic
Canada’s first all-season highway linking the country’s south to the Arctic Ocean. The $300m gravel road stretches from the regional hub of Inuvik to the coastal hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk in the Northwest Territories.
The highway was first conceived in the 1960s, but the Northwest Territories government did not make its first proposal to the federal government until 1998, and was only granted $200m towards the project in 2009.
Robert Mugabe resigns as Zimbabwe’s president after 37 years
Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe resigned as president with immediate effect on November 22, 2017 after 37 years in power, shortly after parliament began impeachment proceedings against him.
Mugabe’s resignation brought an end to the impeachment proceedings brought by the ruling ZANU-PF party after its Central Committee voted to oust the president as party leader and select Mnangagwa as his replacement.
Switzerland, India to further boost research collaboration
Switzerland will join hands with India for the next phase of bilateral cooperation in the field of science and technology.
The Swiss government also described India as one of the “emerging global players in research and innovation”.
Latin America is world’s most violent region for women: UN
Latin America and the Caribbean is the most violent region in the world for women, the United Nations highlighting Central America and Mexico as particularly dangerous.
In a report presented in Panama, UN Women and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) found assaults on women persisted in the region despite severe laws aimed at curbing the phenomenon.
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Switzerland approves USD 1.3 bn in EU aid
Switzerland will provide more than a billion dollars in development aid to the European Union, as Bern seeks to stabilise its messy ties with Brussels.
The 1.3 billion Swiss francs (USD 1.32 bn) will be spread over ten years and will target lower income countries in central and Eastern Europe.
China successfully launches remote sensing satellites
China has successfully launched remote sensing satellites designed to conduct electromagnetic probes and other experiments.
The satellites, whose number is not specified yet, were launched on a Long March-2C rocket from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwestern Sichuan province.
Australian state allows euthanasia from 2019
An Australian state parliament has legalised euthanasia for the terminally ill with MPs voting to give patients the right to request a lethal drug to end their lives from 2019.
The Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill was passed by the state parliament of Victoria after a comprehensive, historic and passionate debate in both lower and upper houses and the legislation.
Russia to launch ‘independent internet’ for BRICS
The Russian Security Council has asked the country’s government to develop an independent internet infrastructure for BRICS nations, which would continue to work in the event of global internet malfunctions.
The initiative was discussed at the October meeting of the Security Council, which is Russia’s top consultative body on national security. President Vladimir Putin personally set a deadline of August 1, 2018 for the completion of the task.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
NASA discovers 20 possible Earth-like exoplanets
Astronomers have added 219 candidates to the growing list of planets beyond our solar system, 10 of which may be about the same size and temperature as Earth, boosting their chances of hosting life.
Scientists found the candidates in a final batch of Nasa’s Kepler Space Telescope observations of 200,000 sample stars in the constellation Cygnus.
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Researchers create earthquake proof concrete
Researchers plan to retrofit a school building in quake-prone Uttarakhand with a novel concrete coating that can dramatically enhance the earthquake resistance of seismically vulnerable structures.
The fibre-reinforced concrete was developed at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada. The material is engineered at the molecular scale to be strong, malleable, and ductile.
China launches two BeiDou-3 navigation satellites
China, which is building its own navigation system to rival United States GPS, has launched two BeiDou-3 satellites into space though a single carrier rocket.
The satellites were launched aboard a Long March-3B carrier rocket last night from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern province of Sichuan.
NASA contracts Uber to build flying taxi air control software
Uber has struck a deal with NASA to develop software for managing “flying taxi” routes in the air along the lines of ride-hailing services it has pioneered on the ground.
It was the first formal services contract by the US National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA) covering low-altitude airspace rather than outer space.
Hyperloop One signs MoU with Maharashtra, Karnataka to identify routes
Virgin Hyperloop One has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Karnataka Urban Development Department (KUDD) and the Maharashtra government to identify potential routes to improve mobility in both the states and connect high growth cities.
The hyperloop mode uses technology in which a vehicle in a special tunnel floats above the track, using magnetic levitation, at a top speed of over 1,000 km per hour.
NASA launches next-generation weather satellite
NASA has launched a next- generation satellite into space designed to monitor weather around the world and help improve forecasts.
The satellite, called the Joint Polar Satellite System-1 (JPSS-1), is a joint venture between the US space agency and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which provides weather reports and forecasts.
The satellite was launched aboard a United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.
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ISRO aims to launch first privately-produced rocket by 2021
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is planning a joint venture with a consortium of companies where a space rocket will be completely built by the private industry. The target for such a (fully privately built) launch vehicle is 2020-21.
Till now, Isro was the only manufacturer of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). In the two decades since PSLV’s debut launch, Isro has launched 39 consecutive successful missions.
ISRO satellite imageries to monitor suspicious vessels
ISRO satellite imageries will soon monitor suspicious vessels and boats venturing into seas as part of the fortification of the country’s coastal security.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will provide 1,000 transponders by March next year as part of the coastal security ring, being set up to thwart terrorist attacks on the lines of the 26/11 Mumbai carnage.
Planet to launch 4 satellites on board India’s PSLV-C40
Planet Labs Inc, a US-based integrated aerospace and data analytics company, four of its Dove satellites will be launched aboard India’s PSLV-C40 mission, scheduled to fly in January next year.
The primary payload for this mission is Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Cartosat-2 Series satellite, and Planet’s four satellites will ride as secondary payloads.
INDEX AND RAKING
India slips 21 places on WEF Gender Gap index
India slipped 21 places on the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap index to 108, behind neighbours China and Bangladesh, primarily due to less participation of women in the economy and low wages.
Moreover, India’s latest ranking is 10 notches lower than its reading in 2006 when the WEF started measuring the gender gap.
According to the WEF Global Gender Gap Report 2017, India has closed 67 per cent of its gender gap, less than many of its international peers, and some of its neighbours like Bangladesh ranked 47th while China was placed at 100th.
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India tops domestic air passenger traffic in September, China second: IATA
India’s domestic passenger traffic was the highest among major aviation markets at 15.5 per cent in September, followed by China and the Russian Federation.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in its global passenger traffic data, revealed that India’s domestic demand — revenue passenger kilometres (RPK) — was the highest among major aviation markets like Australia, Brazil, China, Japan, Russia and the US.
India’s ranks 100th in World Bank’s Doing Business Report 2018
For the first time ever, India has jumped 30 positions to become the top 100th country in terms of ease of doing business ranking this year. This was announced by the World Bank Group's latest Doing Business 2018: Reforming to Create Jobs report in Delhi on 31, October 2017.
Last year, India had moved just one point, from 131st position among 190 countries to 130th position, prompting Modi government to question the credibility of World Bank's ranking process.
India at 7th position in business optimism ranking: Report
India has slipped in ‘business optimism’ index to the 7th position in the September quarter, from the 2nd slot in the previous three months, showing clear signs of lag in the economy, says a survey.
Indonesia is at the top, followed by Finland (2nd), the Netherlands (3rd), Philippines (4th), Austria (5th) and Nigeria (6th), as per Grant Thornton’s International Business Report (IBR).
Germany replaces US as best country in Nation Brands Index
According to the Nation Brands Index (NBI) survey by German-based market research firm GfK and the British political consultant Simon Anholt.
Germany moved one place up from second in 2016 while the United States dropped to the 6th spot with France, Britain, Canada and Japan taking spots two to five.
3 IITs, IISc among top 20 BRICS universities in QS Rankings
Three IITs and the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore have made the cut among top 20 varsities in BRICS countries, according to the latest QS Rankings.
Over 300 universities from India, China, Russia, South Africa and Brazil have been observed and graded for the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) ranking, one of the global prestigious rankings.
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has secured ninth rank followed by IISc, Bangalore (10), IIT Delhi (15) and IIT Madras (18).
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India static at 105th in FIFA rankings
The Indian football team remained static at 105th in the latest FIFA rankings. India drew with Myanmar 2-2 at home in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers during this ranking period.
Among the Asian Football Confederation countries, the Indian team occupies 15th, ahead of the likes of Jordan, North Korea and Bahrain.
India up one spot to 68 on Global Entrepreneurship Index
India has moved up one place to spot 68 on the Global Entrepreneurship Index of 2018, which is topped by the US. India was at the 69th position last year, according to the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN).
GEN is a platform of programmes and initiatives to help new firms start and scale while working to create a global entrepreneurial ecosystem. GEN is a strategic partner of GEDI.
DEFENCE NEWS
Indo – Kazakhstan Joint Exercise “PRABAL DOSTYK 2017” Begins
A fourteen day joint training exercise “PRABAL DOSTYK – 2017” was commenced between the Indian Army and the Kazakhstan Army with the Opening Ceremony at Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh.
The joint exercise is aimed at enhancing the military ties between the two countries as also at achieving interoperability between the two armies.
The training contingents comprise of platoon strength from the 11th Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army and a similar strength of the Kazakhstan Army.
Indian Air Force, DRDO successfully test-fire ‘Glide’ bomb
The Indian Air Force, along with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested an indigenously developed light weight ‘Glide’ bomb in Chandipur in Odisha. With this DRDO announced that this bomb will soon be inducted into the armed forces.
Named SAAW (Smart Anti Airfield Weapon), it was dropped from an IAF aircraft at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur.
SAAW is developed by the Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), along with other laboratories of the DRDO and the Indian Air Force.
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India, Bangladesh to hold joint military combat exercise
The Indian and the Bangladeshi army are all set to take part in an intensive combat exercise at India’s Counter-Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School at Vairengte in Mizoram.
As per reports, “Exercise Sampriti” will be conducted from November 6 to 18. The military combat exercise is organised to conduct counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations in a semi-mountainous jungle terrain to bolster bilateral military ties.
Long-range cruise missile ‘Nirbhay’ test-fired
India has conducted a flight test of its indigenously designed and developed long-range sub- sonic cruise missile ‘Nirbhay’, which can carry warheads of up to 300 kg from a test range at Chandipur along the Odisha coast.
This was the fifth experimental test of the homegrown missile system. Defence scientists are hopeful of a flawless trial this time. Out of four earlier trials since its maiden launch in 2013, only one was successful.
Indian Navy to use CATOBAR AIRCRAFT LAUNCH System on Aircraft Carrier
The Navy is likely to go with an advanced catapult-based aircraft launch mechanism (CATOBAR) from the U.S. for its second indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC-II), which is on the drawing board.
India has been exploring the possibility of installing the U.S. electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS). The Navy envisages the IAC-II to be around 65,000 tonnes and capable of carrying over 50 aircraft.
Odisha, WB to hold first-ever joint coastal security exercise
The governments of Odisha and neighbouring West Bengal will soon organize a joint security exercise named as ‘Sagar Kavach’ to further tighten the existing coastal security mechanism along the 630 km long coastline.
Sagar Kavach security exercise is a realistic drill to check the efficacy of the security parameters and preparedness of various security forces like the Indian Navy, Marine police force, Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Forest Department, Fisheries and district administration.
Indian, Kazakhstan armies end joint military exercise in HP
Indian and Kazakh armies have completed the second edition of their joint military exercise – Prabal Dostyk – in Himachal Pradesh in a significant step towards fostering military and diplomatic ties between the two countries.
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The first edition of Prabal Dostyk – Robust Friendship – was held in Kazakhstan, a major central Asian state and India’s largest trading partner in the minerals-rich region, in 2016.
India to arm Sukhoi fighters with BrahMos cruise missiles
Indian armed forces are preparing to have a ‘deadly combination’ in their armoury. This week, supersonic cruise missile BrahMos is slated to be test-fired from a Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jet. It will be for the first time that such a test would be undertaken.
It may be noted that BrahMos cruise missile travels at a speed three times that of sound at Mach 2.8. On the other hand, the fighter jet has a cruising range of 3,200 kilometres.
Indo-Bangladesh Exercise ‘SAMPRITI 2017’
Indo-Bangladesh joint exercise SAMPRITI was held at Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School, Vairengte in Mizoram. Exercise SAMPRITI is an important bilateral defence cooperation endeavour between India and Bangladesh.
The exercise is aimed at strengthening and broadening the aspects of interoperability and cooperation between the Indian and Bangladesh Armies while working together in a counter- insurgency and counter-terrorism environment under the UN mandate.
Ministry of Defence Scraps $500 million Israeli Missile Deal
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to indigenously develop and produce a Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) for the Army, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has decided to cancel the $500 million deal for Spike ATGM with Israel.
In anticipation of this deal, Rafael had entered into a joint venture with Kalyani group for missile production in India. The missile sub-systems manufacturing facility, based near Hyderabad, was inaugurated in August.
India-Myanmar joint Army exercise “IMBAX-2017” begins in Meghalaya
A group of 15 officers from the Myanmarese army has started a six-day bilateral military exercise with their counterparts from the Indian Army in Meghalaya in the first ever joint training of the troops from the two neighbouring countries.
The India-Myanmar Bilateral Military Exercise 2017 (IMBAX-2017) will take place at the recently created Joint Training Node of the Indian Army at Umroi, 30km away from Meghalaya’s capital Shillong.
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Third Indo-UK joint military exercise next month
The third Indo-UK joint Army training exercise ‘Ajeya Warrior’ will be conducted in Rajasthan next month. A training exercise between the armies of India and the United Kingdom will be held from 1st to 14th December at the Mahajan Field Firing Range.
The first exercise was conducted in 2013 at Belgaum, Karnataka, where as for the second exercise in 2015, an Indian Army contingent had visited the United Kingdom.
SPORTS
WINNER TITLE SPORT/ VENUE
India T20I cricket, Against New Zealand
Gagan Narang Silver medal in Commonwealth Gold Coast Shooting Championships
Annu Raj Singh Bronze medal in the women’s Gold Coast 50m pistol Commonwealth Shooting Championships
Shahzar Rizvi, Pooja Gold at Commonwealth Shooting Gold Coast Ghatkar, Jitu Rai Championship
Anjum Moudgil Bronze at Commonwealth ─ Shooting women’s 50m Rifle Prone Championships
Achanta Sharath Kamal Bronze medal at the prestigious Table Tennis tournament in De Haan and G Sathiyan 2017 Challenge Belgium Open (Belgium)
Aditi Ashok Fatima Bin Mubarak Ladies ─ Open/Ladies European Tour
Indian women Team women’s Asia Cup hockey title The team qualify for Hockey World Cup
Mary Asian Boxing Championship Won Gold medal
Saina Nehwal Senior National Badminton Held in Nagpur Championships
Pankaj Advani IBSF World Billiards Held In Doha, Qatar Championship 2017
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Marc Márquez MotoGP world title ─
Sebastian Vettel Brazilian Grand Prix ─
Sushil Kumar National Wrestling championship Won Gold in 74kg freestyle competition
Sakshi Malik, National Wrestling championship Gold Medal in women’s category
A Sharath Kamal and G 2017 World Tour Swedish Open Won bronze medal Sathiyan
Lionel Messi European Golden Shoe award
Ritu Phogat U-23 World Wrestling C’ship Held in Poland
Mirabai Chanu Gold Medal at World Held in US Weightlifting Championships
Following Indian Women’s team’s title win in Asia Cup, Hockey India on November 06 announced a cash award of Rs one lakh each to the 18-member squad.
India‘s former captain MS Dhoni launches his cricket academy in Dubai. The MS Dhoni Cricket Academy (MSDCA) will have some of the best coac Geeta Phogathes from India to train.
Arjuna-awardee gymnast Dipa Karmakar was honoured with a D.Litt. degree from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Agartala.
The Indian women’s cricket team won the Team of the Year Award at the inaugural edition of Indian Sports Honours, a set of awards meant to recognise the contributions of various sportspersons in the country.
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) was announced a commercial partnership with YouTube to provide broadcast coverage of the Hockey World League Finals to be held in Bhubaneswar next month.
Aditi Ashok has qualified for the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship on the LPGA, becoming the first from the country to play in the prestigious meet.
Bengaluru FC was announced former India captain Rahul Dravid as their ambassador for the upcoming ISL season.
Ace shuttler Kidambi Srikanth who won four Super Series titles this year bagged the Sportsman of the Year award at the inaugural edition of Indian Sports Honours.
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Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik unveiled the logo and mascot for the Hockey Men’s World Cup 2018 at Kalinga Stadium.
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has been recognised as a national body by the Indian Olympic Association.
OBITUARY
NAME OF THE PERSON FIELD
Vettoor Purushan Veteran Malayalam Actor
Richard Gordon Astronaut
Manu Sharma Noted Author
Virendra Sanghi Journalist
AG Milkha Singh India cricketer
Kirti Nidhi Bista Former Nepal Prime Minister
Ashok Khale Cyclist
Abdul Mannan Hossain Politician; Trinamool Congress leader
Shyama Actress
Kunwar Narayan Poet
V Khalid Former SC judge Justice
Malcolm Young AC/DC guitarist
Naim Suleymanoglu Former Olympic and world weightlifting champion
Rita Koiral Actress
Jana Novotna dies Former Wimbledon champion
Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi Former All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Politician
K V L Narayan Rao CEO of NDTV
Biju Phukan Assamese Actor
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Peter Baldwin Emmy Award-winning director
Chandrasekharan Nair Kerala Politician
Shadia Egyptian actress and singer
IMPORTANT DAYS
DATE OBSERVED DAY OBSERVED THEME / PURPOSE
November 01 National Stress Awareness To raise awareness of the effects of psychological Day stress
November 05 Tsunami Awareness Day To promote a global culture of tsunami awareness
November 8 International Day of Emergency Radiology Radiology
November 9 Legal Service day To make people aware of justice for all
November 9 World Quality Day Everyday Leadership
November 10 World science day Science for Global Understanding
November 11 National Education day Birth anniversary of India’s first Education Minister Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
November 12 World Pneumonia Day To raise awareness of pneumonia as a public health issue
November 14 National Children’s Day Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Birth anniversary
November 14 World Diabetes Day Women and diabetes – our right to a healthy future
November 19 National Integration Day To emphasize the themes of secularism, anti- communalism and non-violence.
November 20 Welfare of Minorities Day ─
November 21 World Fisheries Day ─
November 21 World Television Day Commemorating the date on which the first World Television Forum in 1996.
November 21 Linguistic Harmony Day To enable people of each region to appreciate the linguistic heritage of other parts of India
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November 22 Weaker Sections Day To highlight programmes under various Governments which help SCs/STs and weaker sections
November 23 Cultural Unity Day To present the Indian tradition of unity in diversity
November 24 Women’s Day The importance of Women in Indian Society and their role in development of nation-building are highlighted.
November 25 Conservation Day To emphasise the growing need for awareness and action to conserve the environment.
November 26 National Constitutional On the day Constituent Assembly of India adopted day/Samvidhan Divas the Constitution of India
November 30 International Computer To raise awareness concerning the security Security Day
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