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Career & Courses NOVEMBER 2019 CAREER & COURSES 1 Current Affairs Magazine
Contents IMPORTANT DAYS...... 2 APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATION...... 13 AWARDS AND HONOUR...... 35 BANKING AND FINANCE...... 53 BOOKS AND AUTHORS...... 75 BUSINESS AND ECONOMY...... 79 DEFENCE...... 86 INTERNATIONAL...... 104 MOU...... 110 NATIONAL...... 119 OBITUARY...... 183 RANKING...... 189 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY...... 198 SPORTS...... 205 SUMMITS AND CONFERENCE...... 228 PRACTICE QUESTIONS...... 256 ANSWERS...... 272
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IMPORTANT DAYS
World Vegan Day
World Vegan Day is an annual event celebrated by vegans around the world every 1 November.
The claimed benefits of veganism for humans and the natural environment are celebrated through activities such as setting up stalls, hosting potlucks, and planting memorial trees.
World Tsunami Awareness Day
World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed on 5 November to highlight the dangers of tsunami and to focus on the importance of the early warning systems to minimise the damage caused due to the natural hazard. This day also provides traditional knowledge about tsunamis.
In2019, World Tsunami Awareness Day promotes Target (d) of the “Sendai Seven Campaign,” which focuses on reducing disaster damage to critical infrastructure and disruption of basic services.
Infant Protection Day
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Infant Protection Day is celebrated on 7 November.
The main purpose of celebrating this day is to spread awareness about the safety of infants and protect their lives by taking proper care of infants, due to lack of proper protection and proper care, newborns face a lot.
National Cancer Awareness Day
National Cancer Awareness Day is observed on 7 November to spread awareness about cancer and to make it global health priority.
In 2014, National Cancer Awareness Day was started by the announcement of the former Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan.
International Day of Radiology
The International Day of Radiology is an annual event promoting the role of medical imaging in modern healthcare.
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It is celebrated on November 8 each year and coincides with the anniversary of the discovery of x-rays.
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Sports Imaging (Musculoskeletal Theme 2019 Radiology).
National Legal Services Day
Legal Services Day is celebrated every year on 9th of November in all the states Authorities.
The aim of celebrating the Legal Services Day is to offer the free of charge, proficient and legal services to the people of weaker sections of society.
National Education Day
National Education Day of India is celebrated on 11 November every year
The Day is an annual observance in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
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Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was the first education minister of independent India, who served from 15 August 1947 until 2 February 1958.
World Science Day for Peace and Development
World Science Day for Peace and Development is an international day that highlights the important role that science has in society and is celebrated each year on November 10.
It also highlights the need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging scientific issues.
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“Open science, leaving no one Theme 2019 behind”
World Pneumonia Day
The World Pneumonia Day is observed across the world on November 12 every year to raise awareness, promote prevention and treatment and produce action to combat the disease.
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Theme 2019 “healthy lungs for all”.
Public Service Broadcasting Day
Public Service Broadcasting Day which is celebrated every year on November 12 to commemorate the first and only visit of Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, to All India Radio.
The occasion was his address to displaced people, who had temporarily settled at Kurukshetra in Haryana after partition.
World Diabetes Day
World Diabetes Day is held on 14 November each year
World Diabetes Day (WDD) was created in 1991 by IDF and the World Health Organization in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes.
WDD is the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign reaching a global audience of over 1 billion people in more than 160 countries.
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Theme of this year – DIABETES: PROTECT YOUR FAMILY
Children’s Day
Children’s Day is celebrated across India on November 14, the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru.
The celebration of Children’s Day or Bal Diwas is a day to increase awareness about the rights and education of the children
National Press Day
National Press Day is celebrated every year on 16 November
The day was celebrated to commemorate the establishment of the Press Council of India.
Press Council of India, formed in 1966, to check on the quality of reportage provided by the Indian press
International Day for Tolerance
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The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for Tolerance is annually observed on November 16
The day was celebrated to educate people about the need for tolerance in society and to help them understand the negative effects of intolerance.
To mark the United Nations Year for Tolerance and the 125th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, UNESCO created a prize for the promotion of tolerance and non-violence.
The UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non- Violence rewards significant activities in the scientific, artistic, cultural or communication fields aimed at the promotion of a spirit of tolerance and non- violence.
Jharkhand celebrates the State Formation day on 15 November
Jharkhand celebrates the 19th State Formation day on 15 November 2019.
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Jharkhand, the land of forests, was formed on 15 November 2000. It is celebrating its 19th year of constitution in the year 2019. It was previously the southern half of Bihar.
The foundation day of the State falls on the birth anniversary of tribal leader Birsa Munda who is also known as Bhagwan Birsa. He played a vital role in India’s struggle for freedom.
Jharkhand means bravery and compassion. It should be noted that the have always lived in harmony with nature.
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Jharkhand Capital Ranchi
Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das
Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu
National Epilepsy Day
National Epilepsy Day is observed on 17 November every year to focus on the epilepsy disease, its symptoms and prevention.
It can affect people of any age and people in the different age groups have unique concerns and problems.
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
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World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims – Third Sunday in November every year.
2019 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims – November 17, 2019
Purposeis to remember those killed and injured on the roads, together with their families, friends, and others affected.
Theme 2019 – Life is not a car part
International Students’ Day
International Students’ Day is an international observance of the student community, held annually on November 17.
It is now marked by a number of universities, sometimes on a day other than November 17, as a nonpolitical celebration of the multiculturalism of their international students.
International Men’s Day
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International Men’s Day is celebrated on 19 November.
The theme for International Men’s Day 2019 is “Making a Difference for Men and Boys”. This day highlights the issues faced by men on a global scale.
World Toilet Day
World Toilet Day is observed on 19 November annually to inspire people about tackling the issue of the global sanitation crisis and to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, which promises sanitation for all by 2030.
According to WHO and UNICEF around 60% of the global population that is approx 4.5 billion people either have no toilet at home or one that does not safely manage excreta.
2019 Theme: Leaving No One Behind
Universal Children’s Day
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Universal Children’s Day is observed on 20 November annually to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide and improving children’s welfare. It was established in 1954.
On this day in 1959, the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. And in 1989 on the same day, the UN General Assembly also adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Transgender Day of Remembrance
The Transgender Day of Remembrance, also known as the International Transgender Day of Remembrance, has been observed annually on November 20 as a day to memorialize those who have been murdered as a result of transphobia.
It is a day to draw attention to the continued violence endured by transgender people.
World Philosophy Day
World Philosophy Day celebrated every third Thursday of November
This year it was celebrated on 21st November.
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The 2019 edition aims to highlight the importance of philosophy in different regional contexts. The goal is to obtain regional contributions to global debates on contemporary challenges that support social transformations. It was first celebrated on 21 November 2002.
World Television Day
World Television Day is celebrated on 21 November every year. According to the UN, this day highlights the major role that television plays in daily life by presenting different issues that affects people.
UN General Assembly on 17 December, 1996 proclaimed 21 November as World Television Day.
World Fisheries Day
Every year, November 21 is celebrated asWorld Fisheries day across the world.
Fisherfolk communities organize rallies, workshops, public meetings, cultural programs, dramas, exhibition, music show, and demonstrations to highlight the importance of maintaining theworld’s fisheries.
Theme 2019: Social Responsibility in the fisheries value chain
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
The United Nations General Assembly has designated November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
This day was established by the UN General Assembly in 1993. It defines violence against women as an act of gender-based violence that results in physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threat, etc.
Law Day
Law day is also known as Constitution Day or Samvidhan Divas. It is observed on 26 November to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India.
The Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India on 26 November, 1949 and it came into effect on 26 January, 1950.
International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People
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The General Assembly in 1977 by the adoption of resolution 32/40 B declared 29 November as the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
On this day, the Assembly adopted resolution 181 (II) on the partition of Palestine in 1947. It is also known as Partition Resolution.
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATION
Former Mumbai Police Commissioner DattaPadsalgikar appointed as Deputy NSA
Former Mumbai Police Commissioner and Maharashtra DGP DattaPadsalgikarhas been appointed as Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA).
Currently, there are two deputy NSAs, former RAW chief RajinderKhanna and former IFS officer Pankaj Saran.
The Deputy NSAs are tasked to assist the National Security Advisor of India. The current NSA is AjitDoval.
Lt Gen ArvindDutta appointed Adjutant General of Indian Army
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Lieutenant General ArvindDutta has been appointed the next Adjutant General of the Indian Army.
He will succeed Lieutenant Gen Ashwini Kumar, who will superannuate on October 31.
Dhanlaxmi Bank MD & CEO T Latha Resigns
T Latha has submitted her resignation as MD & CEO and director of the Bank, Vide her letter dated 30 October 2019 due to personal reasons.
Ms Latha was appointed as MD and CEO of Dhanlaxmi Bank for three years following retirement of G Sreeram.
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Dhanlaxmi Bank Headquarters Thrissur, Kerala
Dhanlaxmi Bank Tagline Tann. Mann. Dhan
Air Marshal AmitTiwari takes over as SAC chief
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Air Marshal AmitTiwari has taken over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in- C) of the Southern Air Command (SAC).
A guard of honour was presented to Air Marshal Tiwari on taking over the command.
IPS Officer Aditya Mishra Appointed as Chairman of Land Ports Authority of India
Senior IPS officer Aditya Mishra was appointed as the chairman of the Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI)
Mishra is a 1989 batch IPS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre.
Mishra has been appointed for a period of five years from the date of assumption of the charge,
LPAI develops, sanitises and manage the facilities for cross-border movement of passengers and goods at designated points along the international borders of India.
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The Land Ports Authority of India is a statutory body working under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
IndusInd Bank appointed Sumant Kathpalia as new MD & CEO
IndusInd Bank has appointed its consumer banking head Suman Kathpalia, as its new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
He will replace Romesh Sobti, who will be retired in March 2020.
Before joining Indus Ind Bank, Sumant Kathpalia headed consumer loans vertical at ABN Amro Bank and joined Indus Ind Bank in 2008.
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Indus Ind Bank CEO Romesh Sobti
Indus Ind Bank Headquarters Mumbai
Indus Ind Bank Tagline We make you feel richer
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan re-elected as President of UAE
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The UAE Supreme Council has re-elected His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan as President of the UAE for a fourth five-year term
President Sheikh Khalifa was first elected President of the UAE by the Supreme Council of the Union on 3rd November, 2004 following the death of his father Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan
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UAE Currency Dirham
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashed al- UAE PM Maktoum
Sudhir Mital elected as president of Gymnastics Federation of India
Former Competition Commission of India chairman Sudhir Mital and Shantikumar Singh were on elected as president and general secretary respectively, of the Gymnastics Federation of India(GFI)
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Mital, a retired IAS officer of Punjab cadre, was a former president and served as GFI chief from 2003 to 2007. He served as chairman of Competition Commission of India in 2018 after joining the organisation in 2014 as a member.
Shantikumar, a former national level gymnast from Manipur, had earlier served as GFI treasurer from 2011 to 2015 and then got elected as secretary in the 2015 elections.
IODA’s First Indian and Asian General Vice President Elected
Dr VinayaShetty, from Mumbai India, is the first Indian to be elected to the position of General Vice President (GVP), International Organisation Development Association (IODA) since its inception in 1986.
Dr Vinaya has helped in change and transformation of numerous organisations across industries in India and has been contributing in facilitating IODA’s efforts since 2009.
IODA is a non-profit association, has members from 50 countries that are initiating and supporting organizational and societal change processes all over the world.
ArunAlagappan takes over as MD of Cholamandalam Investment
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The Board of Directors of Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company has appointed ArunAlagappan as the Managing Director of the Company.
Alagappan is a promoter and a member of the Murugappa family, and has been the Executive Director of the Company since August 2017.
Devendra Fadnavis resigns as Maharashtra CM
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has finally resigned and met Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari to submit his resignation papers.
This comes just hours before the deadline for government formation in Maharashtra ends with the current assembly session coming to an end on November 9.
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Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari
Google India appoints former Star and Disney head Sanjay Gupta as new Country Manager
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Google India has appointed Sanjay Gupta as its new country manager and vice president of sales and operations.
Gupta succeeds Rajan Anandan, who left Google to join Sequoia Capital India as its managing director.
Gupta, the former Star and Disney India managing director, will contribute to Google’s efforts to expand the internet ecosystem in the country
Justice Sanjay Karol takes oath as Chief Justice of Patna High Court
Justice Sanjay Karol was sworn in as the chief justice of the Patna High Court
The oath was administered by Bihar Governor Phagu Chauhan at Raj Bhavan.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi were present at the oath-taking ceremony besides other dignitaries.
Justice Karol was earlier the chief justice of Tripura High Court.
Anjani Kumar appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Mali
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Anjani Kumar (IFS:2003) has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Mali.
He is expected to take up the assignment shortly
Kumar is 2003 batch Indian Foreign Service officer
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Mali Currency West African CFA franc
Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta
Bolivia President Evo Morales resigns
Bolivian President Evo Morales has resigned after nearly 14 years in power, amid turmoil following his disputed re-election last month.
Vice-President Alvaro García and Senate President Adriana Salvatierra also resigned.
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Shane Watson appointed as President of Australian Cricketers’ Association
Former all-rounder Shane Watson has been appointed as the president of the Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA).
Watson, who has performed consistently for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL), is part of an extended 10-person board which includes three new appointments: current Australian players Pat Cummins and Kristen Beams, and cricket commentator and former Australian cricketer, Lisa Sthalekar.
Mohammad Imran appointed Bangladesh High Commissioner to India
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Mohammad Imran has been appointed as the new High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India.
He is currently Bangladesh’s Ambassador to United Arab Emirates. He succeeds Syed Muazzem Ali
Muhammad Imran belongs to the 1986 batch of Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) Foreign Affairs cadre
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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
Pravind Jugnauth sworn in as Mauritius Prime Minister
Mauritius’s incumbent Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth was sworn in for a five-year term
Mr Jugnauth’s swearing-in took place at the residence of President Barlen Vyapoory.
Jugnauth, 57, took over from his father in 2017 without going through a vote, and the decisive victory of his centre-right Morisian Alliance in the November 7
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Mauritius Capital Port Louis
Mauritius Currency Mauritian rupee
Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth
Prakash Javadekar takes charge as Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
Prakash Javadekar took charge as the Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, two days after Shiv Sena leader Arvind Sawant resigned from the Union Cabinet.
Javadekar also holds information & broadcasting, and environment, forest and climate change portfolios
The President of India has accepted the resignation of Shri Arvind Ganpat Sawant from the Union Council of Ministers, with immediate effect, under clause (2) of Article 75 of the Constitution
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Union Minister Prakash Javadekar
Constituency Rajya Sabha (Madhya Pradesh)
Unilever appoints Nils Andersen as chairman
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Unilever named non-executive director Nils Andersen as its new chairman
Andersen will replace Marijn Dekkers, who is standing down after more than three years as chairman, to focus on his responsibilities as founder and chairman of investment and advisory firm Novalis LifeSciences
Dekkers will remain on the board as non-executive director.
Andersen was appointed non-executive director of Unilever in 2015
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Unilever CEO Alan Jope
Unilever headquarters London, United Kingdom
Justice Muhammad Raffiq takes oath as Chief Justice of Meghalaya HC
Justice Muhammad Raffiq took oath as Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court. Meghalaya Governor Tathagata Roy administered the oath of office and secrecy at Raj Bhavan in Shillong.
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Raffiq succeeds Ajay Kumar Mittal who is now the Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court. He will be the eighth Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court
In 2008, he was appointed as Justice at the Rajasthan High Court. He also served as acting Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court twice
Ms. Padmaja has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to the Kingdom of Tonga
Padmaja, presently High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Fiji, has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to the Kingdom of Tonga , with residence in Suva.
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Tonga Currency Tongan paʻanga
Tonga Prime Minister Pohiva Tuʻiʻonetoa
Nita Ambani Becomes 1st Indian Trustee to be Elected to Board of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Educationist, philanthropist and businesswoman Nita Ambani has been named an honorary trustee of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The announcement was made by Daniel Brodsky, the museum’s chairman.
She is the first Indian to be so honoured.
Nita Ambani is the founder and chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, an Indian philanthropic organisation that has supported The Met since 2016
Nilam Sawhney appointed as Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh government appointed IAS officer Nilam Sawhney as Chief Secretary of the State
A 1984 batch IAS officer of Andhra cadre, Sawhney was on deputation at the Centre as Social Justice and Empowerment Secretary.
She succeeded Neerab Kumar. She has become the first woman chief secretary of bifurcated Andhra Pradesh
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Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy
Andhra Pradesh Governor BiswabhusanHarichandan
Former Sri Lankan defence chief Gotabaya Rajapaksa wins presidential vote
Gotabaya Rajapaksa, a former defence official revered by Sri Lanka’s ethnic majority for his role in ending a bloody civil war, registered a comfortable victory in the nation’s presidential election.
Elections chief Mahinda Deshapriya announced the official results that Rajapaksa won more than 6.9 million votes in election, 1.3 million votes more than his closest rival, Housing Minister Sajith Premadasa.
The 70-year-old Gotabaya Rajapaksha will be sworn in on November 18, 2019. He will succeed Maithripala Sirisena.
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Sri Lanka Currency Sri Lankan rupee
Sri Lanka Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe
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Akil Kureshi sworn in as new chief justice of Tripura High Court
Justice Akil Abdulhamid Kureshi was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the High Court of Tripura. He was previously serving with the Gujarat High Court.
Governor Ramesh Bais administered the oath of office and secrecy to Kureshi at Old Raj Bhawan in Agartala. He has assumed office as the 5th Chief Justice of Tripura High Court
Justice Kureshi has succeeded Chief Justice Sanjoy Karol, who was has been appointed as Chief Justice of the High Court of Patna.
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Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb
Tripura Governor Ramesh Bais
Justice Dr Ravi Ranjan takes oath as Chief Justice of Jharkhand HC
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Justice Dr Ravi Ranjan took oath as the Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court.
He was administered the oath of office by Governor Draupadi Murmi in a simple ceremony at Raj Bhawan
Justice Dr Ravi Ranjan has been appointed as the 13th Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court.
The post was lying vacant since May this year after the former Chief Justice, Anirudh Bose was appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court.
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Jharkhand Capital Ranchi
Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das
Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu
Justice SA Bobde sworn in as 47th Chief Justice of India, succeeds Ranjan Gogoi
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Supreme Court Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde was sworn in as the 47th Chief Justice of India by President Ram Nath Kovind.
Chief Justice SA Bobde, 63, succeeds Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi; he will serve as the leader of the judiciary till April 23, 2021.
Justices NV Ramana, UU Lalit and DY Chandrachud are next in line.
Lt Col Jyoti Sharma appointed as Army’s first female JAG officer
Lieutenant Colonel Jyoti Sharma has been appointed as Indian Army’s first female Judge Advocate General officer to be deployed on a foreign mission.
Jyoti’s main role would be to update the government of Seychelles officials on the defence and military act.
In September, Wing Commander Anjali Singh joined Indian Embassy in Russia as India’s first female military diplomat to be posted in any of the mission abroad. Singh joined her new assignment as deputy air attache.
Prior to that, Wing Commander S Dhami became the first female officer in the country to become the Flight Commander of a flying unit.
Mahinda Rajapaksa to be sworn in as new PM of Sri Lanka
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Sri Lankan President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa’s elder brother and former strongman Mahinda Rajapaksa will be sworn in as the new prime minister
Gotabhaya has named Rajapaksa as the new prime minister after incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe announced his resignation from the post following the election debacle
Rajapaksa served as two-term President during which 2005 to 2015
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Sri Lanka Currency Sri Lankan rupee
Sri Lanka President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa
Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as Maharashtra CM, Ajit Pawar as Deputy CM
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In an unexpected turn of events, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister respectively.
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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari
EC appoints Mrinal Kanti Das as Special Police Observer for Jharkhand assembly polls
The Election Commission has appointed Mrinal Kanti Das, a retired 1977 IPS officer as Special Police Observer for the ensuing Assembly election in Jharkhand.
The Commission took the decision in the light of the specific challenges of Left Wing Extremism affecting the law and order situation in the state.
Earlier, Mr Das was deputed as Special Observer for Tripura and Mizoram during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections
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Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das
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Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu
Anita Anand first Hindu to be appointed cabinet minister in Canada
As Canada’s prime minister Justin Trudeau unveiled his new cabinet, it featured newcomer Anita Indira Anand, making her the first Hindu to be a federal minister in the country.
Anand, who was elected to the House of Commons for the first time in the October federal elections, was named the minister of public services and procurement.
Suman Billa Appointed Director At Madrid-Headquartered Unwto
Suman Billa, former Director and Secretary of Kerala Tourism, will join the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) at its headquarters in Madrid, Spain.
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Currently a Joint Secretary in Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, Billa’s appointment has been approved by the PM-headed Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) at its meeting in New Delhi. He will hold the post for an initial period of two years.
He completed five-year tenure as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism before his new assignment.
Lt General Sahir Shamshad Mirza Appointed New Chief of Joint Staff: Pak Army
In a major reshuffle, the Pakistan Army announced the appointment of Lt General Sahir Shamshad Mirza as the new Chief of Joint Staff and also the promotion of two Major Generals to the post of Lt General.
Ali Amir Awan and Muhammad Saeed, both currently serving as Major Generals, were elevated to the ranks of Lieutenant Generals.
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General Bipin Rawat set to be first Chief of Defence Staff
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General Bipin Rawat is on a series of farewell visits to military establishments as his tenure as the Army Chief draws to an end in December.
The government had tasked National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval to head the committee for the setting up of a new position that was announced by PM Narendra Modi.
While joint operations and tri-services commands are likely to be overseen by the CDS, the top officer is set to be heavily involved in procurement of military equipment as well.
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis resigns
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputy Ajit Pawar resigned from their posts ahead of the floor test ordered by the Supreme Court
The NCP, the Congress and the Shiv Sena meanwhile unanimously elected Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray as the chief ministerial candidate.
Uddhav Thackeray sworn in as Maharashtra Chief Minister
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Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray was sworn in as the 18th chief minister of Maharashtra.
Thackeray was sworn in by Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari along with six Cabinet ministers — two each from the Sena, Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
Soma Roy Burman takes charge as new Controller General of Accounts
Soma Roy Burman took charge as the new Controller General of Accounts, CGA.
She is the 24th CGA and the seventh woman to hold this coveted position. She took over from J P S Chawla.
Prior to assuming the charge of CGA, Burman served as Additional Controller General of Accounts in the office of the CGA.
AWARDS AND HONOUR
NawazuddinSiddiqui Awarded Golden Dragon at Cardiff International Film Festival
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Actor NawazuddinSiddiqui has been honoured with the prestigious Golden Dragon Award at the Cardiff International Film Festival for excellence in cinema in the global arena
Veteran Hollywood actor Judi Dench also honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The festival was held from October 24 to 27. NawazuddinSiddiqui also served as an official jury member for the festival.
Latest Guinness World Records Include 80 Indian Feats
The longest hair on a teenager, the shortest woman alive, and the largest collection of paper cups are among the 80 record-breaking achievements by Indians that have made it to the latest edition of the Guinness World Records, publisher Penguin Random House.
The book, “Guinness World Records 2020”, lists thousands of new record titles and holders that will “educate and entertain curious readers of all ages” across topics such as the classics amazing animals, jaw-dropping geography and spectacular sporting achievements to the cutting-edge including streaming, viral sports, robots, and artificial intelligence.
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While 16-year-old Nilanshi Patel recorded the longest hair on a teenager for her 5 ft 7 inches long hair, JyotiAmage of Nagpur made the cut for her 24.7 inch height, making her the shortest woman living (mobile).
The record of “longest fingernails on a single hand” was achieved by ShridharChillal from Pune City who boasts of an aggregate length of 909.6 cm (358.1 in) on his left hand.
Jotshna Mishra and DurgaCharan found themselves a place in the records for “The longest journey by scheduled public transport in a single country” by travelling for 29,119 km across India, from February 18 to March 30, 2018.
V Sankaranarayanan from Tamil Nadu recorded the largest collection of paper cups with 736 units, while Naveen Kumar recorded the fastest time to skate under 10 bars at 2.06 seconds, the book noted.
Rajinikanth to be honoured with special Icon of Golden Jubilee award at International Film Festival of India
The 50th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will honour superstar Rajinikanth with a special Icon of Golden Jubilee award.
It was announced by Information and Broadcasting Minister PrakashJavadekar.
The festival will be held in Goa from November 20 to 28 with close to 250 films from various countries scheduled to be screened at the event.
Javadekar also announced celebrated French actor Isabelle Huppert as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Russia will be the partner country at the festival this year.
Eight films featuring Amitabh Bachchan – this year’s recipient of the DadasahebPhalke Award – will also be showcased at the fest.
SudarsanPattnaik Selected For Italian Golden Sand Art Award
Internationally acclaimed sand artist SudarsanPattnaik has been selected for the prestigious Italian Golden Sand Art Award 2019.
He will be honoured during the International Scorrana Sand Nativity in Italy scheduled to be held from November 13 to 18.
Pattnaik will also represent India in International scorrana sand Nativity. As many as eight sculptors will participate in this festival.
Writer Anand selected for EzhuthachanPuraskaram
Noted writer Anand has been selected for the 27th EzhuthachanPuraskaram, the highest literary honour of the Kerala State government.
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Minister for Culture A.K. Balan told that right from his novel Aalkoottam, Anand had been portraying the unique crises that the nation had witnessed with a rare finesse.
The award carries a purse of Rs 5 lakh and a citation.
Indian-origin researcher wins award for work on batteries
Dr Neeraj Sharma from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney – considered one of the global leaders in the use of neutron and X-ray scattering methods to study materials for next-generation lithium-ion batteries – has won the ‘Early Career Researcher of the Year (Physical Sciences)‘.
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian honoured 35-year-old Dr Sharma, from the School of Chemistry at UNSW, with the award at the Government House in Sydney.
The award was given for his work in lithium-ion batteries found in electronic devices, electric vehicles and the grid, as well as next-generation battery systems such as sodium-ion batteries that will leave a minimal environmental impact, and transition away from fossil fuels for energy generation and transportation.
Serbia’s Sara Damnjanovic crowned Miss Asia Global 2019
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Serbia’s Sara Damnjanovic has been crowned ‘Miss Asia Global 2019’ at the international beauty contest held recently in Kochin, Kerala.
While Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Yen Trang won the ‘Miss Asia’ title, Samiksha Singh from India took home the sub-title of ‘Miss Beautiful Face’
The event was conducted to showcase the rich culture of the country and to promote its tourism sector.
Documentary on Real Kashmir Football Club bags BAFTA & Scotland Awards
A documentary on Real Kashmir Football Club has bagged the prestigious British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) and Scotland Awards at a glittering ceremony in Glasgow, Scotland.
The documentary narrates the journey of former Rangers ace David Robertson as the coach of Real Kashmir FC, which in its first season finished third in the I- League, which is currently India’s second tier football league.
The hour-long film, which was aired by BBC Scotlandearlier this year, won in the ‘Single Documentary’ category.
The director of the show, Clark was also nominated in the ‘Director – Factual’ category but he missed out of the award to Matt Pinder, who was adjudged winner for his film ‘Murder Case’.
TVS Motor Chairman Venu Srinivasan bags Deming award in Tokyo
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Venu Srinivasan Chairman of TVS Motor Company has been conferred with the prestigious Deming ‘Distinguished Service Award For Dissemination and Promotion Overseas
Srinivasan becomes the first industrialist from India to be bestowed this award for his contributions in the field of total quality management (TQM).
The award, which is sponsored by the Japanese Union of Scientists and Engineers (JUSE), was presented at a ceremony held in Tokyo, Japan
Indian companies have won the maximum Deming Prize (28) followed by Japan (19), Thailand (12), China (3) and others
The Deming Prize is the highest award for TQM in the world. Deming ‘Distinguished Service Award for Dissemination and Promotion Overseas’ is given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions in the dissemination and promotion of Total Quality Management (TQM)
Rajasthan Patrika group chairman Gulab Kothari to be awarded Raja Ram Mohan Roy Award by PCI
Rajasthan Patrika group chairman Gulab Kothari has been chosen for the prestigious Raja Ram Mohan Roy Award, presented by the Press Council of India, for his outstanding contribution towards journalism.
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The award will be presented on November 16 on the occasion of the National Press Day.
Press Council of India (PCI) also announced other winners of the National Awards for Excellence in Journalism 2019.
Sanjay Saini, Correspondent, DainikBhaskar, Mandi, and Raj Chengappa, Group Editorial Director, India Today, have been jointly named as winners of the award in the category of ‘Rural Journalism’.
Shiva SwarupAwasthi, Senior Reporter of DainikJagran, and AnuAbrahim, sub- editor of Matrubhumi, Calicut, have been selected under the award category of Developmental Reporting.
KrishnKaushik and Sandeep Singh of Indian Express have been selected as winners under the award category of ‘Financial Reporting’.
P G Unnikrishnan, Senior Photographer, The Matrubhumi, and Akhil E S, News Photographer, Matrubhumi, were named as winners of the award in the ‘Photo Journalism-Single News Picture’ category.
Sipra Das, Consulting Editor (Photography), India Empire Magazine and Parliamentarian Magazine, has been selected in the category of ‘Photo Journalism- Photo Feature’.
Ruby Sarkar, Special Correspondent, Deshbandhu, Bhopal, has been selected for the award category of ‘gender based reporting’.
The selection of awardees was carried out by a jury comprising eminent members of the PCI such as Jai Shankar Gupta, Balwinder Singh and Ashok Upadhyaya among others.
Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla Conferred ABLF Global Asian Award
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Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group received the prestigious ABLF Global Asian Award at a grand ceremony in Dubai.
He has been awarded for being a “Powerful individual whose business footprint and commitment to excellence have engaged international interest and attention.
The previous recipients of the award include among others Late Dhirubhai Ambani, Mr. Lakshmi Mittal, H.E Mohamed Ali Alaber (Chairman- Emaar), H.E Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum (Chairman-Emirates).
Writer and translator Shanta Gokhale to receive Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award
The Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award for 2019 was conferred on writer, translator and film critic Shanta Gokhale.
Poet K Satchidanandan was named the Tata Literature Live! Poet Laureate for 2019.
Gokhale will receive her award on November 17 at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Mumbai while Satchidanandan will receive his award at the same venue on November 14.
George Schaller lifetime award for Ullas Karanth
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Wildlife biologist K. Ullas Karanth, Director, Centre for Wildlife Studies, Bengaluru, was awarded the George Schaller Lifetime Award in Wildlife Conservation Science for his contribution to the field of conservation.
He is the first recipient of the award instituted by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), New York, in honour of Dr. George Schaller, who is considered one of the greatest wildlife scientists and conservationists globally.
India bags first position at BRICS Young Scientist forum
India has received the first prize at BRICS Young Scientist forum’s conclave in Brazil
Ravi Prakash, who is a PhD scholar from Indian Council of Agricultural Research- National Dairy Research Institute, has bagged the first position for inventing an affordable indigenously designed milk chilling unit for small to marginal rural dairy farmers.
The first BRICS Young Scientist Conclave hosted by India in September 2016. The Second forum was hosted by China in Hangzhou in July 2017.
South Africa hosted the third Conclave during June 2018 in Durban.
Luka Modric wins the 2019 Golden Foot award
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Croatia captain Luka Modric has been awarded the 2019 Golden Foot award in a ceremony in Monaco
The Golden Foot award is given to players who stand out for their athletic achievements, both as individuals and team players, and for their personality.
The award is only given to active players of at least 28 years of age, and can only be won once
He became the 17th player to receive the prize, with the first having been awarded to Roberto Baggio in 2003
Robert De Niro to be conferred with SAG Life Achievement award
Hollywood veteran and double Oscar winner Robert De Niro will receive the Life Achievement Award from Screen Actors Guild (SAG) at the 26th edition of the ceremony next year.
The actor has been named the 56th recipient of SAG-AFTRA’s highest tribute: the SAG Life Achievement Award for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment.
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The 76-year-old De Niro will be presented the honour on January 19, 2020.
The SAG Life Achievement Award is given annually to an actor who fosters the “finest ideals of the acting profession”.
Tobacco Board bags Golden Leaf Award
Tobacco Board of India, Guntur, has been awarded the Golden Leaf Award at Tab Expo 2019 event in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Executive Director of Tobacco Board, K. Sunitha, was presented the award. This is the second time that the Tobacco Board had been awarded.
In the year 2014, the board bagged the award for its implementation of an electronic auction system, which has made the marketing of flue-cured tobacco in India more transparent and accountable.
The award was given in the most impressive public service initiative category for the year 2019, for its efforts to initiate various sustainability (green) initiatives in Flue-Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco cultivation in India.
GI Tag for Darjeeling Green, White Tea
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Darjeeling Tea Association mentioned green and white tea of the hills were registered asgeographical indication (GI) merchandise within the nation.
These two kinds of Darjeeling tea were registered belowGeographical Indications of Items (Registration and Protection) Act
Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik receives Italian Sand Art Award
Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik received the Italian Golden Sand Art Award 2019 at a ceremony in Rome.
Pattnaik represented India at the International Scorrano Sand Nativity event held in Lecce, Italy, earlier this week. At the event, Pattnaik was joined by Pavel Minilkov from Russia as they created an eight-foot-high sand sculpture of Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary. There were eight sculptors from different countries who participated in this festival.
Sudarsan has participated in more than 60 international sand art festivals and championships around the world and won many prizes for India.
Actors Sridevi and Rekha conferred with ANR National Award
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Veteran actors Sridevi and Rekha were conferred with the ANR National Award for 2018 and 2019 respectively, which was presented by renowned Telugu actor Chiranjeevi.
Instituted by the Akkineni International Foundation, the annual award honours those who have made a lasting impact on Indian cinema
Naturalist and Broadcaster Sir David Attenborough to Get Indira Gandhi Peace Prize for 2019
The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2019 will be conferred on renowned naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough.
His name was selected for the prize by an international jury chaired by former president Pranab Mukherjee,
The 2019 prize is awarded to Attenborough for a lifetime of doing more to reveal the wonders of the natural world to us than perhaps any other individual.
Delhi Metro wins 2 awards at Urban Mobility India Conference
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The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has been conferred with two awards for its commendable initiatives in promoting the metro as a green and sustainable mode of transport among the masses.
DMRC was awarded for the ‘Last Mile Connectivity’ project in the category of best non-motorised transport and the ‘Green Metro project – An Initiative for Sustainable and Viable Urban Transport’ in the category of best green initiative in urban transport, at the 12th Urban Mobility India Conference and Expo 2019 held from November 15 to 17 in Lucknow,
Swachh Survekshan Grameen Awards 2019
The Union Minister of the Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers, Shri D.V. Sadananda Gowdaand the Union Minister of State of the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Shri Rattan Lal Kataria, conferred the Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2019 awards to top ranked states, union territories, and districts in the various categories on the occasion of World Toilet Day at Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra, New Delhi.
The top ranked state – Tamil Nadu, and the top ranked district – Peddapalli (Telangana), along with the state with the maximum citizen participation – Uttar Pradesh, had also been felicitated by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, at
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the Swachh Bharat Diwas event commemorating the 150thbirth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in Ahmedabad on 2nd October, 2019.
Corporates were also felicitated for their contribution under the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign this year, for their efforts towards effective plastic waste management. These were: the Cement Manufacturers Association (CMA), Hindustan Unilever Limited and AMUL.
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) had commissioned “Swachh Survekshan Grameen-2019” (SSG 2019) through an independent survey agency to develop ranking of all districts of India on the basis of quantitative and qualitative sanitation (Swachhata) parameters.
This ranking was done based on a comprehensive set of parameters including surveys of public places like schools, Anganwadis, PHCs, Haat/ Bazaars, Panchayat and citizen’s perception of Swachhata and their recommendations for improvement of the program and data from the SBM-G IMIS.
Greta Thunberg awarded international children’s peace prize
Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg was awarded an international children’s peace prize, for her work in the struggle against climate change which has resonated with schoolchildren across the world.
Cameroonian peace activist Divina Maloum, aged 15, also received the International Children’s Peace Prize, awarded by the Dutch KidsRight organisation, which has been handing out the prize since 2005.
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The International Children’s Peace Prize is given annually by the International children’s rights organization KidsRights based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
It is given to a child who has made a significant contribution to advocating children’s rights and improving the situation of vulnerable children such as orphans, child labourers and children with HIV/AIDS.
Susan Choi Wins National Book Award for ‘Trust Exercise’
Susan Choi won the National Book Award for fiction for “Trust Exercise,” a novel set in the 1980s at a competitive performing arts school, where two students fall in love.
Choi, a Pulitzer finalist in 2004 for her novel, “American Woman,”
The award for nonfiction went to Sarah M. Broom for “The Yellow House
Indian journalist Neha Dixit among recipients of International Press Freedom Award
Indian journalist Neha Dixit was one of several recipients of the 2019 International Press Freedom Awards, awarded by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), a
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non-profit organization whose aim is to enable journalists to work without the fear of reprisal.
Dixit, a Delhi-based journalist who reports on politics, social justice and gender in South Asia, has faced harassment both online and offline for her work, which includes reports on child trafficking by Hindu nationalist organizations, madrasas in Delhi, and the use of child soldiers by Maoist groups.
Dixit has also received threats from top police officers for her stories on extra- judicial killings.
Kerala man becomes first from India to get Mr Universe title at bodybuilding event
As many as 38 countries participated in the annual congress and India won 23 medals in total, including 6 gold, 13 silver and 4 bronze medals.
India also secured the second position in the team championship category, with Thailand at first place.
Indian bodybuilder Chitharesh Natesan has become the first Indian to be titled Mr Universe 2019. He was crowned the Champion of Champions at the 11th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship (WBPF) 2019.
The championship was held by the World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation at the Island city of Jeju, South Korea.
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Chitharesh Natesan (33) from Kerala won the title in the 90 kg category in the WBPF 2019.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui wins Lesley Ho Asian Film Talent Award for Sacred Games at SIFF
The 30th edition of Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) commenced on November 21. It is set to conclude on December 8.
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui received Lesley Ho Asian Film Talent Award at the Singapore International Film Festival for his Netflix’s Emmy-nominated original series Sacred Games.
The actor received the award from a business tycoon from Beijing, Charles Ho.
‘World’s Largest Flower Carpet’ Made Out of Bengaluru’s Marigold in Dubai Enters Guinness Records
The Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport shipped 41,444 kg of marigold flowers to Dubai, enabling the creation of the world’s largest flower carpet.
The flowers were laid out at ‘Flowers of Tolerance’ at the Dubai Festival City. It has entered the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest natural flower carpet.
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Over the years, Air India SATS CoolPort has facilitated flowers export from the Bengaluru airport due to its ability to keep the blossoms fresh and fragrant
Billie Eilish is Billboard’s 2019 Woman of the Year
Singer Billie Eilish will be honoured as Billboard’s 2019 Woman of the Year.
The Hollywood Reporter, pop star Taylor Swift will also be honoured at Billboard’s event, receiving the inaugural ‘Woman of the Decade’ award.
“Billie has disrupted the entertainment industry through her music and social media platforms, leaving an indelible impact on the global cultural zeitgeist.
Eilish is the youngest artist ever to be named Billboard’s Woman of the Year.
Sundram Fasteners’ Suresh Krishna gets ‘Quality Ratna’ award
CII Institute of Quality, in its 27th Quality Summit held in Bengaluru, bestowed India’s first ‘Quality Ratna’ award to Suresh Krishna, Chairman, Sundram Fasteners Ltd.
Manisha Kulshreshtha wins 28th Bihari Puraskar
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Noted writer from Rajasthan, Manisha Kulshreshtha, was awarded the 28th Bihari Puraskar for 2018 for her novel ‘Swapnapash’.
The award is presented by the KK Birla Foundation and is for writers of Rajasthani origin. It is given annually to an outstanding work in Hindi or Rajasthani published in the past 10 years.
She is known for her works like ‘Shigaf’, ‘Shalbhanjika’ and ‘Panchkanya’.
Royal Aeronautical Society honour for DRDO chief G Satheesh Reddy
Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) London has conferred the Honorary Fellowship of the Society for the year 2019 to G Satheesh Reddy, Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO.
Reddy is the first Indian recipient of this prestigious award in over 100 years.
The Society’s highest award is bestowed in recognition of Reddy’s pioneering technological contributions over the past three decades which has enabled the country to realise frontline military systems and world class missile technologies.
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Reddy has made outstanding contributions to Defence Research and Development and is renowned for his pioneering contributions to the Indian defence and aerospace sector.
Malayalam poet Akkitham wins 55th Jnanpith award
Eminent Malayalam poet Akkitham has been chosen for the 55th Jnanpith Award.
The Jnanpith Selection Board has announced the recipient of the 55th Jnanpith Award for the year 2019.
Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri, popularly known as Akkitham is one of the most revered names in Malayalam poetry. Apart from poetry, his literary excellence has footprints in genres like drama, reminiscence, critical essays, children literature, short stories and translation.
Akkitham has authored 55 books out of which 45 are collections of poems including “Khanda Kavyas”, “Katha Kavyas”, “Charitha Kavyas” and songs. Some of his celebrated creations include “Veeravadam”, “Balidarsanam”, “Nimisha Kshethram”, “Amrita Khatika”, “Akkitham Kavithaka”, “Epic of Twentieth Century” and “Antimahakalam”.
BANKING AND FINANCE
ICICI Bank crosses milestone of issuing 2 million FASTag, highest in India
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ICICI Bank announced that it has crossed a milestone of issuing 2 million FASTag till date, the most by any financial institution in the country. The Bank aims to double the number in next six months.
FASTag is a brand name owned by Indian Highways Management Company Ltd. (IHMCL) which carries out electronic tolling and other ancillary projects of NHAI. This Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) tag is affixed on the windscreen of the vehicle. It is an easy to use, reloadable tag which enables automatic deduction of toll charges and lets the vehicle pass through the toll plaza without stopping for cash transaction.
ICICI Bank is by far the leader in the Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) market in terms of value as well as volume. The Bank commands more than half of the market share in terms of the number of transactions on FASTag. In terms of value, the Bank’s share is even higher, at 60%, of the market. In September 2019, out of 29 million FASTag transactions across the industry, ICICI Bank undertook nearly 15.4 million transactions, totaling nearly Rs. 395 crore.
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India’s economy to grow 6.6% in 2020-24: OECD
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India’s gross domestic product (GDP) could grow 6.6% in 2020-24, lower than its 2013-17 average of 7.4%, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
It was revealed by OECD in its report titled Economic Outlook for Southeast Asia, China and India 2020.
Overall Southeast Asia region is expected to record 5.7 per cent growth on average in 2020-24.
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BofAML cuts India’s GDP growth forecast to 5.8%
Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofAML) has predicted India’s GDP growth rate for 2019-20(FY20) at 5.8%. Earlier it was predicted at 6.1%.
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The reduction in the GDP growth rate has been done by BofAML due to less demand during the festive time of Diwali.
ADB to give $451 mn for Chennai-Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor power links
Asian Development Bank will provide a $451 million (about Rs 3,200 crore) loan to strengthen power connectivity between the southern and northern parts of the Chennai-Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC) in Tamil Nadu.
The total cost of the project is $653.5 million, of which the government will provide $202.5 million
The estimated completion date is the end of 2024
The project will help promote economic development by delivering a more reliable and competitive power supply for industry and services in the state, which will in turn spur jobs and improve livelihoods,
The project will establish an extra-high voltage 765-kilovolt (kV) transmission link to transfer the 9,000 MW of extra capacity from Virudhunagar in the southern CKIC northwards to Coimbatore, a major industrial center, and Chennai.
The project includes construction of a 400-kV network to pool power generated at renewable and thermal power plants in Thoothukudi district to Virudhunagar
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Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Launches Instant Digital Savings and Instant Fixed Deposit Account
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank launches Digital Savings Account along with Fixed Deposit and Privilege Savings Account to offer distinctive banking and digital services to its customers.
Instant Savings Account will allow customers to instantly open and operate a savings account through mobile phones or a computer with just two documents – Aadhaar Card and Pan Card
One can deposit up to a maximum amount of Rs. 1 Lakh in this account and additional deposits can be done by ensuring due full KYC in Ujjivan SFB’s respective branches.
Instant FD can also be opened to a maximum of Rs. 1 Lakh without a Savings Account.
Customers will also enjoy unlimited free transaction on Ujjivan SFB ATM and six free transactions on other bank ATMs every month with Digital Savings Account.
Ujjivan SFB has also launched a Privilege Savings Account that offers Platinum Debit card, domestic airport lounge access, home branch facility across 552 Ujjivan SFB branches with unlimited transaction on any ATM and a higher accidental insurance cover of Rs. 2 Lakh
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MD & CEO Samit Kumar Ghos
Headquarters Bengaluru
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Launches ‘Farmitra’ App
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, the private general insurer launched industry’s first mobile app ‘Farmitra’ catering to the specific needs of farmers.
Through this app, farmers will not only get insurance solutions, but also a range of other information and advisories which will cater to their day to day farming needs.
Users of this app can see regular weather forecast specific to their area, advisories customized as per the selected crops, market price of crops, news related to agriculture developments and also a locator for seed/soil testing labs, fertilizer dealers, Cold Storage around the area.
In terms of insurance, users can access the PradhanMantriFasalBimaYojana (PMFBY) portal to buy crop insurance, check their application status, register claims and reach out to program coordinators. They can also buy Motor and Health insurance policies offered by the Company.
This app is user friendly wherein all one needs to do is register mentioning their state, block, area of farm land, crops and other relevant details. Through this
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information, all the above mentioned features will then be customized in the region specific language as per the crop chosen and geographical area selected.
Farmitra will also act as a portal for farmers enrolled with Bajaj Allianz General Insurance to get a single view of their policies and get claim support.
GeM partners with Central Bank for payment related services
Government e-Marketplace (GeM) signed MoU with Central Bank of India.
Through this partnership, Central Bank of India will be able to offer an array of services including transfer of funds through GeM Pool Accounts (GPA), advising of electronic Performance Bank Guarantees (e-PBG) and Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) to the registered users on the portal
Integration for payments and various banking services is one of the priorities for GeM towards the goal of paperless, contactless and cashless system.
GeM has already signed MoU with 18 Public Sector and Private Banks to enable this.
GeM is also working with Banks, TReDs, and SIDBI to provide bill discounting and financing of working capital where the cost of capital is linked to the performance & rating of a seller on GeM
GeMis an initiative of the Government of India which offers a one stop platform for facilitating online procurementof goods and services by Central and State government organizations.
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GeM provides tools for Direct Purchase, bidding and reverse auction for ensuring transparent and efficient procurement
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Irdai directs Reliance Health Insurance to stop selling new policies
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has directed the standalone health insurance arm of Reliance Capital — Reliance Health Insurance — to transfer its entire portfolio to Reliance General Insurance, and stopped it from selling new policies.
The regulator has also directed Reliance Health Insurance, which commenced operations in October 2018, to transfer all the investments pertaining to policyholders, along with its financial assets.
Irdai noted that Reliance Health Insurance was facing solvency issues, as its solvency margin was reported at 106 per cent in the June quarter (Q1FY20), well below the regulatory requirement of 150 per cent. Since then, the solvency margin has dipped further to 77 per cent as of August and 63 per cent in Q2FY20.
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Reliance Capital, the holding company of both Reliance General and Reliance Health Insurance, proposed to merge Reliance Health Insurance into Reliance General after it failed to bring in new investors for its health insurance arm.
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Chairperson Subhash Chandra Khuntia
IRDAI Headquarters Hyderabad
Exim Bank gives USD 30 mn line of credit to Ghana
The Export-Import (Exim) Bank has provided a USD 30 million line of credit to Ghana for potable water project in the country.
Exim Bank has entered into an agreement with Ghana for a line of credit (LoC) of USD 30 million (about Rs 210 crore) for financing rehabilitation and up-gradation of potable water system in Yendi, Ghana.
Under the arrangement, financing of export of eligible goods, works and services from India would be allowed subject to their being eligible for export under the Foreign Trade Policy of India and whose purchase may be agreed to be financed by the Exim Bank.
Out of the total credit by Exim Bank under the agreement, goods, works and services of the value of at least 75 per cent of the contract price shall be supplied by the seller from India and the remaining 25 per cent of goods and services may be procured by the seller for the purpose of eligible contract from outside India
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Under the LoC, the terminal utilisation period is 60 months after the scheduled completion date of the project.
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EXIM bank CEO David Rasquinha
Headquarters Mumbai
Ghana Capital Accra
Ghana Currency Ghanaian cedi
Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo
RBI increases household income limits for borrowers of NBFCs and MFIs
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has increased the household income limits for borrowers of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and microfinance institutions (MFIs) from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.25 lakh for the rural areas with an aim to strengthen credit to those in the bottom of the economic pyramid.
Similarly, the limit has been increased from Rs 1.6 lakh for urban or semi-urban areas to Rs 2 lakh
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Further, the limit on total indebtedness of the borrower has been increased from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.25 lakh
With the revision to the limit on total indebtedness, the limits on disbursal of loans have been raised from Rs 60,000 for the first cycle to Rs 75,000, and from Rs 1 lakh for the subsequent cycles to Rs 1.25 lakh
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RBI Governor Shaktikant Das
BP Kanungo, N S Vishwanathan, and RBI Deputy Governor Mahesh Kumar Jain
Nomura slashes India’s FY20 GDP forecast to 4.9% from 5.7% earlier
Japanese brokerage Nomura massively cut its GDP forecast to a low 4.9 percent for the year from 5.7 percent earlier.
For 2020-21 (FY21) Nomura has predicted India’s GDP Growth rate at 6.1%.
ADB approves $300 million for power transmission expansion in Bangladesh
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a 300 million dollar loan for a project to expand power transmission lines in Greater Dhaka and western zone of Bangladesh.
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is considering 200 million dollars in co- financing to fund transmission lines, substations and an enterprise resource planning system. The assistance also comprises a 750,000 dollar grant from China’s Poverty Reduction and Regional Cooperation Fund.
The project will improve the reliability and efficiency of the electricity supply in Greater Dhaka and western zone of Bangladesh, helping to bolster economic growth and achieve the government target of electricity for all by 2021.
The project will construct 40 km of transmission lines and 4,450 megavolt-ampere (MVA) of substations in Greater Dhaka as well as 368 km of transmission lines, 3,070 MVA of substations and 20 bay extensions in the western zone.
It will also establish an enterprise resource planning system, a drone inspection centre to improve operational efficiency and enhance workspace safety in the executing agency, the Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Ltd.
The government and executing agency will contribute 249 million dollar equivalent toward the 750 million dollar total cost of the project which is due for completion by June 2024.
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President Takehiko Nakao
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Moody’s cuts India’s credit outlook to negative
Global ratings agency Moody’s cut its outlook for India’s credit ratings to “negative” from “stable”, citing the ongoing economic slowdown, financial stress among rural households, weak job creation, and the liquidity crunch in non- banking financial companies.
Moody’s has affirmed India’s Baa2 long-term sovereign rating, the second-lowest investment grade score, but said the negative outlook indicated that an upgrade was unlikely in the near term.
Karnataka Gramin Bank launches Mobile ATMs in Rural Areas to Push Digitization
Karnataka Gramin Bank (KGB) has launched ‘mobile ATMs’ in Kalaburagi among several other districts in the state to boost digitisation in rural areas
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The special vehicle includes an ATM and a screen to show videos of different banking schemes.
The project was assisted by a Financial Inclusion Fund by the National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development.
The mobile ATMs will go to the doorsteps of the farmers and make them aware of the banking schemes and digital operating systems.
RBI tells banks not to charge transaction fees for NEFT from Jan 2020
Banks will not be able to charge their savings account customers for online transactions done via the National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) system from next year.
Mandate banks not to charge savings bank account customers for online transactions in the NEFT system with effect from January 2020.
NEFT can be done by bank customers either online or offline through bank branches. While several major banks, including State Bank of India (SBI), ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, and YES Bank, do not charge for online NEFT transactions, Bank of Baroda and Union Bank of India charge Rs 2.25, excluding the goods and services tax (GST), for such transfers up to Rs 10,000.
According to the RBI, in the period between October 2018 and September 2019, digital payments constituted 96 per cent of the non-cash retail payments.
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NEFT and Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in the same period handled 2.5 billion and 8.7 billion transactions with year-on-year growth of 20 per cent and 263 per cent, respectively.
To further promote digital payments, the RBI has decided to operationalise the acceptance development fund with effect from January 1, 2020.
The fund was created to improve the payments infrastructure in small towns and villages with the help of various stakeholders, including banks, card payment networks, and the government.
The RBI will also constitute a committee to asses the need for plurality of Quick Response (QR) codes and merits of their co-existence or convergence from both systemic and consumer viewpoints.
Furthermore, the central bank has permitted all authorised payment systems and instruments, including non-bank prepaid payment instruments (PPIs), cards and UPI for linking with National Electronic Toll Collection FASTags. This will facilitate the use of FASTags for parking, fuel, etc., payments in an interoperable environment.
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BP Kanungo, N S Vishwanathan, and RBI Deputy Governor Mahesh Kumar Jain
SBI cuts India’s GDP growth forecast to 4.2% for Q2, 5% for FY20
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State Bank of India, the country’s largest lender, has predicted that India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth may slip to a record low of 4.2 per cent in the second quarter amid low automobile sales, deceleration in air traffic movements, flattening of core sector growth and declining investment in construction and infrastructure.
India GDP growth has already hit a 6-year low of 5 per cent during June quarter of this fiscal (Q1FY20).
The lender has also cut GDP forecast for FY20 to 5 per cent from 6.1 per cent earlier, but expects growth rate to pick up pace in FY21 to 6.2 per cent.
Moody’s cuts India’s GDP growth forecast to 5.6 per cent for 2019
Moody’s Investors Service slashed India’s economic growth forecast to 5.6 per cent for 2019
Moody’s had on October 10 slashed India’s economic growth forecast for 2019-20 fiscal to 5.8 per cent from an earlier estimate of 6.2 per cent.
The agency also stated that economic activity is expected to pick up in calendar years 2020 and 2021 to 6.6 per cent and 6.7 per cent, respectively
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CCI nod for merger of BNP Paribas Mutual Fund and Bank of Baroda Mutual Fund
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the merger of the BNP Paribas (BNPP) Mutual Fund and the Baroda (BOB) Mutual Fund, under the Competition Act, 2002
The Proposed Combination relates to merger of the BNP Paribas Mutual Fund and the BOB Mutual Fund. The Parties propose to amalgamate (i) BOB Asset Management Company (AMC) into BNPP AMC; and (ii) BNPP Trustee Company (TC) into BOB TC. After the merger BNPP AMC and BOB TC will be the surviving entities.
ICICI Bank launches ‘Maha Loan Dhamaka’
ICICI Bank announced the launch of ‘Maha Loan Dhamaka’, an initiative to provide a bouquet of on-the-spot loan approvals and exclusive manufacturer-led offers including Hyundai Motors India Ltd. in semi urban and rural locations, and at large corporate premises to individuals, including non-customers of the Bank.
The Bank will host around 2000 such ‘Maha Loan’ camps across the country by end of March 2020.
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The Bank provides a comprehensive bouquet of exciting offerings and special packages on two and four wheelers, trucks, farming equipment and tractors, personal loan, gold loan and Kisan Credit Card at the ‘Maha Loan Dhamaka’.
These ‘Maha Loan’ camps are one-stop shops for people from the surrounding towns/ villages to access the entire range of the Bank’s tailormade products and services. In large corporate premises, the Bank offers instant approvals for loans— home, personal, two and four wheeler—and credit cards.
ICICI Bank Headquarters Mumbai
Tagline Hum Hain Na!
MD & CEO SandeepBakhshi
NCAER predicts India’s GDP growth at 4.9% in FY20
The National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) has pegged India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for 2019-20 at 4.9 per cent, the lowest among the recent forecasts by rating agencies, multilateral institutions, research firms, and government institutions.
The NCAER’s outlook comes just days after global ratings agency Moody’s cut its calendar year 2019 GDP forecast for India to 5.6 per cent from 6.2 per cent, and State Bank of India (SBI) and CLSA forecast a growth rate of 5 per cent for FY20.
AIIB clears $575 million loan to Mumbai for boosting investment in renewable energy
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The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has approved $575 million loan to ease congestion in Mumbai and boost private capital investment in renewable energy, power transmission and water infrastructure.
The loan includes $500 million for Mumbai’s suburban railway network and $75 million to Tata Cleantech Capital LTD which funds renewable energy projects.
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President Jin Liqun
Headquarters Beijing, China
ADB, India Sign $91 Million Loan for Comprehensive Water Management in Karnataka
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a $91 million loan to modernize the Vijayanagara Channel irrigation systems and prepare river basin management plans in the Krishna river basin that will help improve irrigation water use efficiency and contribute to improving sustainable water security in Karnataka.
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The investment program will help Government of Karnataka in strengthening its institutions involved in integrated water resource management and modernizing the irrigation system infrastructure for improving water use efficiency in the State.
The investment program, consisting of two project loans, will help Karnataka’s water agencies better draw up and roll out effective river basin management plans. The first project is helping the modernization of the Gondi irrigation system and supporting the state with preparing a new water resources policy and other water governance strengthening activities.
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President Vacant
Headquarters Mandaluyong, Philippines
ICICI Lombard partners with Fino to offer sachet based insurance products
ICICI Lombard has been partnering with Fino Payments Bank to offer non-life insurance solutions to its customers since 2017
As part of this association, ICICI Lombard has introduced several innovative insurance solutions that complement Fina’s technology enabled platforms and harness its customer reach.
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Some of these offerings include Hospicash that provide customers the means to cover their loss of income, especially in the case of migrant workers, if they are hospitalized
Continuing with their health insurance focus, ICICI Lombard and Fino are launching a Dengue and Malaria policy that covers treatments pertaining to these diseases upto Rs. 10,000 at a premium as low as Rs. 49.
In addition to introducing affordable sachet-based insurance products, the insurance purchasing process has also been made simple for customers. Fino Payments Bank provides end to end digital customer enrolment process that takes only five to seven minutes to complete.
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MD & CEO Rishi Gupta
Headquarters Navi Mumbai
RBI supersedes DHFL board, to initiate insolvency proceedings
Reserve Bank of India superseded the board of debt-laden Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited (DHFL) as it intends to shortly initiate process of resolution of the company under the insolvency and bankruptcy rules
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The company is all set to become India’s first financier to land up in bankruptcy courts. The move comes after the Centre on November 15 empowered the central bank to refer stressed NBFCs and HFCs having assets worth at least Rs 500 crore to insolvency court.
R Subramaniakumar, ex-MD and CEO of Indian Overseas Bank has been appointed as the administrator.
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OECD Cuts Global Growth to 2.9% in 2020
The world economy is projected to grow by a decade-low 2.9 percent this year and 2020, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said in its latest Economic Outlook.
Also, OECD sees the global economic growth edging back up to 3% in 2021.
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Secretary Generals José Ángel Gurría Treviño
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Ashok Leyland, ICICI Bank ink MoU for vehicle financing
Commercial vehicle major Ashok Leyland has tied up with ICICI Bank for vehicle loans for a period of two years.
The agreement will enable both the partners to offer customised financial solution to customers across the country with focus on semi-urban and rural geographies
With this MoU, ICICI Bank will be a preferred financier for providing finance to customers buying ALLAshok Leyland vehicles.
The bank will work in close coordination with the authorised dealers of Ashok Leyland to provide financial solutions to the customers,
ICICI Bank Headquarters Mumbai
ICICI Bank Tagline Hum Hain Na!
ICICI Bank MD & CEO SandeepBakhshi
India Ratings lowers India’s Q2 GDP growth to 4.7%; FY20 forecast at 5.6%
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Indian economy may have slowed for the sixth consecutive quarter in July- September to 4.7 per cent, Fitch group firm India Ratings and Research, as it lowered GDP growth forecast for current fiscal for the fourth time.
India Ratings and Research has revised its GDP growth forecast for FY20 to 5.6 per cent.
U GRO Capital signs loan co-origination partnership with SBI
U GRO Capital, a tech-enabled lender to small businesses, has signed a loan co- origination partnership with State Bank of India (SBI) to offer credit at a competitive rate of interest.
The collaboration will use GRO Capital’s technology platform ‘GRO- Xstream’ to provide in-principle loan approval within 60 minutes.
U GRO Capital is focusing on entering into co-origination partnerships with larger banks or NBFCs. Loan co-origination is a key component in the company’s three- pronged liability strategy involving balance sheet lending, an off-balance sheet model including assignments and securitization to create a truly hybrid lending model.
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U GRO Capital had entered into its first loan co-origination partnership with Bank of Baroda in October this year.
U GRO Capital had earlier raised about $140 million from a diversified set of global private equity investors such as NewQuest, ADV Partners, PAG and Samena Capital and public market investors such as Abakkus, PNB Metlife and multiple Indian family offices.
RBI Announces Revised Framework On Currency Swap Arrangement For SAARC Countries
The Reserve Bank of India, with the concurrence of the Government of India, has decided to put in place a revised Framework on Currency Swap Arrangement for SAARC countries 2019-2022, to further financial stability and economic cooperation within the SAARC region.
The Framework is valid from November 14, 2019 to November 13, 2022. Based on the terms and conditions of the Framework, the RBI would enter into bilateral swap agreements with SAARC central banks, who want to avail swap facility.
The SAARC Currency Swap Facility came into operation on November 15, 2012 with an intention to provide a backstop line of funding for short term foreign exchange liquidity requirements or balance of payment crises till longer term arrangements are made.
Under the Framework for 2019-22, RBI will continue to offer swap arrangement within the overall corpus of US $ Two billion.
The drawals can be made in US Dollar, Euro or Indian Rupee. The Framework provides certain concessions for swap drawals in Indian Rupee.
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The Currency Swap Facility will be available to all SAARC member countries, subject to their signing the bilateral swap agreements.
ADB clears $250-mn loan to help EESL expand energy efficiency investments
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan of USD 250 million (about Rs 1,775 crore) as part of an assistance package to EESL to expand energy efficiency investments in India.
Activities to be undertaken by the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) in eligible states include energy efficiency opportunities not targeted by traditional energy service company investments, such as smart meters, distributed solar photovoltaic systems, and e-vehicles.
The total cost of the project is USD 592 million, of which the Clean Technology Fund will provide USD 46 million to be administered by ADB, and the EESL will contribute USD 296 million.
Accompanying the loan will be a technical assistance (TA) of USD 2 million to support EESL in implementing the project, due for completion in March 2025.
ADB, India Sign $451 Million Loan to Strengthen Power Connectivity In Tamil Nadu
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a $451 million loan to strengthen power connectivity between the southern and northern parts of the Chennai-Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC), which is part of the East Coast Economic Corridor (ECEC), in Tamil Nadu. ADB is the lead partner of the Government of India for developing ECEC.
The project is expected to help Government of Tamil Nadu meet the increasing demand for power supply from industry and commercial enterprises in the State through transfer of power from new generation facilities, including renewable energy, in the southern CKIC to the industrial hubs in the state’s northern region.
The state is aiming to develop the northern Chennai-Tiruchirappalli area of CKIC as a manufacturing center while targeting the relatively poor southern Madurai- Thoothukudi portion for the development of renewable energy-based power generation because of the availability of wind and solar resources.
Merger of three RRBs to form Baroda UP Bank
Three regional rural public sector banks – Baroda Uttar Pradesh Grameen Bank, Kashi Gomti Samyut Gramin Bank and Purvanchal Bank will be amalgamated on April 1, 2020 into a single regional rural bank which will be called Baroda UP Bank.
The headquarters of the Baroda UP Bank will be in Gorakhpur under the sponsorship of Bank of Baroda according to the notification. Bank of Baroda is the sponsor of Baroda Uttar Pradesh Grameen Bank, Union Bank of India is the sponsor of Kashi Gomti Samyut Gramin Bank while the State Bank of India is the sponsor of Purvanchal Bank.
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Madhuri Vijay’s debut novel ‘The Far Field’ wins 2019 JCB prize for Literature
S. based-Indian author Madhuri Vijay’s debut novel, The Far Field bagged this year’s JCB prize for Literature, the most expensive Indian award for writing.
Vijay’s debut novel that follows one young woman’s search for a lost figure from her childhood, a journey that carries her from southern India to Kashmir and to the brink of a devastating political reckoning, was chosen by a five-member jury chaired by Indian filmmaker and environmentalist PradipKrishen.
HRD Minister and Harsimrat Kaur launched 3 books on Guru Nanak
Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and Food Processing Industries Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal unveiled three books on Guru Nanak DevJi in New Delhi.
The books were launched in the run-up to 550th Birth Anniversary celebration of Guru Nanak DevJi at a function at Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College.
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The National Book Trust has published these titles – ‘Guru Nanak Bani’, ‘Nanak Bani’, and ‘Sakhian Guru Nanak Dev’ to spread the message of Guru Nanak Dev’s writings among readers of Indian sub-continent. These books, published originally in Punjabi, shall be translated into 15 major Indian languages
Dinesh Shahra introduces his book – Simplicity and Wisdom
Renowned industrialist and philanthropist, Dinesh Shahra introduced his book- Simplicity and Wisdom at Vatsalya Gram in Vrindavan recently in the presence of eminent social reformer, SadhviRitambhara.
The book – Simplicity and Wisdom is dedicated to Late Vedanti Swami Pragananand. It aims at guiding towards saintly wisdom and leading content and happy life.
Arundhati Roy, Salman Rushdie’s books among BBC’s 100 ‘novels that shaped our world’
The British Broadcasting Corporation announced a list of ‘100 Novels That Shaped Our World’. A panel of leading writers, curators and critics compiled the list for the network.
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The panel comprised Stig Abell, editor of theTimes Literary Supplement, Syima Aslam, director of the Bradford literature festival, authors Juno Dawson, Kit de Waal and Alexander McCall Smith, and journalist Mariella Frostrup.
The books were divided into 10 categories– identity, love, sex and romance, adventure, life, death and other worlds, politics, power and protest, class and society, coming of age, family and friendship, crime and conflict and rule breakers.
Pakistani author Kamila Shamsie and British-Pakistani writer Mohsin Hamid were also on the list for their booksHome Fire and The Reluctant Fundamentalist.
Here are the books by Indian writers that were on the list:
The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
The Moor’s Last Sighby Salman Rushdie
Swami and Friendsby RK Narayan
A Suitable Boyby Vikram Seth
A House for Mr Biswasby VS Naipaul
CJI Ranjan Gogoi releases Assamese version of book ‘Courts of India: Past to Present’
Chief Justice of India Justice Ranjan Gogoi released the Assamese version of the book ‘Courts of India: Past to Present’ in Guwahati.
The Chief Justice of India also emphasized that the law students should go through the book.
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Chief Minister Sonowal said that the book will be provided to all government libraries in Assam.
The book has captured the historical developments which took place in the history of nation’s courts. The various chapters of the book narrates the historical events of the court.
An Extreme Love of Coffee: A Novel by Harish Bhat
Harish Bhat, Chairma of Tata Coffee Ltd. and Brand Custodian of Tata Sons has authored India’s first coffee themed Novel titled ‘An Extreme Love for Coffee.’
This is his third book but the first fiction, which has been published by Penguin Random House.
The book will enable a reader to know a lot more about different varieties of Indian coffee.
Christopher Paolini’s first science fiction novel titled “To Sleep in a Sea of Stars”
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Bestselling American author Christopher Paolini’s next, which will also be his first science fiction novel, will be published by Pan Macmillan.
The book, titled “To Sleep in a Sea of Stars”, published under Macmillan’s Tor imprint, will be Paolini’s departure from his much loved four-book fantasy series, “Inheritance Cycle”.
The book will be published in September 2020.
HRD Ministry Launches 3 Children Books -Kumbh, Garam Pahad And Dilli Ki Bulbul (Sindhi Edition) Penned By Dr. Anita Bhatnagar Jain
Union Minister of Human Resource Development (HRD) Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishankhas launched 3 books for children namely Kumbh, Garam Pahad, and Dilli ki Bulbul (Sindhi edition)in New Delhi.
The 3 books, penned by Anita BhatnagarJain (Indian Administrative Services (IAS-1985 batch), are a collection of stories for children and have documented the
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environmental issues & topics like socio-cultural unity, cultural heritage along with the message of save environment in a very lucid manner.
National Book Trusthas been published the Kumbh (Green Stories) and Garam Pahad. Kumbh is a collection of 3 stories (Garam Pahad, Son Chiraiya Talab and Polythene Ki Pralay).
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Trai mandates minimum call ringer duration of 30 seconds
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has fixed call ring time at 30 seconds for mobile phones and 60 seconds for landline phones, in case the call is neither answered nor rejected by the subscriber.
The time duration of alert for an incoming voice call, which is neither answered nor rejected by the called party, shall be thirty seconds for cellular mobile telephone service and sixty seconds for basic telephone service.
The typical ring time in mobile networks is between 30-45 seconds, while it ranges between 60 and 120 seconds for landline networks.
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Saudi Aramco to float initial public offering
Saudi Aramco, world’s largest integrated oil and gas company, will float initial public offering (IPO).
Saudi Arabia’s Aramco is considered one of the world’s most profitable oil producing enterprise.
It has decided to sell an unspecified percentage of its shares on the Saudi stock exchange, the Tadawul.
Tech Mahindra acquires New York-based BORN Group for $95 million
IT major Tech Mahindra Ltd has acquired New York headquartered media outsourcing firm Born Group Pte. Ltd for $95 million.
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Born Group offers end-to-end digital engagement, such as strategy consulting, content creation, digital production, eCommerce and CMS (Content Management System) implementations and data driven UX (User Experience).
Born is owned by private equity firm True North and Zodius Capital
Tech Mahindra will acquire the Indian subsidiary of Born Group – Born Commerce Private Ltd
PayNearby launches own micro ATMs at retail shops
PayNearby, the hyperlocal fintech network builder, has launched its own mirco ATMs at retail shops to address the issue of money dispensing machines running dry, and aims to deploy 1 lakh terminals in the first year.
The company has tied up with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and Equitas Small Finance Bank for this initiative.With the launch of micro ATM business terminal, PayNearby has strengthened its product portfolio of money withdrawal services. Now along with Aadhaar enabled money withdrawals, PayNearby retailers can also offer cash withdrawals through debit cards.
PayNearby’s micro ATM is a cost effective and a smart cash management tool for small retail stores and traders who deal in large chunks of cash on a daily basis.
The company aims to add over 1 lakh POS enabled micro ATMs in the first year of its launch. Considering its USPs such as portability, affordability and low maintenance, micro ATMs can very effectively drive financial inclusion while curbing down the infrastructure costs incurred, especially in rural India, where a full-fledged ATM becomes unviable.
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MELPL – Visionary Indo – French Collaboration (Largest FDI Project of Railways)
Indian Railways has entered into Procurement cum Maintenance Agreement with Madhepura Electric Locomotive Pvt. Ltd. (MELPL), a joint venture of Indian Railways and M/s Alstom.
As part of largest Foreign Direct Investment project of Indian Railways, Ministry of Railways and Alstom came together in 2015 to transform the heavy freight transportation landscape of the country.
A landmark agreement worth 3.5 billion Euro was signed to manufacture 800 electric locomotives for freight service and its associated maintenance.
The new design of locomotive has been inspected by RDSO at Madhepura factory and cleared for dispatch from factory.
This is the first time such High Horse Power locomotive is being tested on Broad Gauge network in the World by any Railways.
Vodafone Idea posts India’s biggest ever quarterly loss at Rs 50,921 crore on AGR hit
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Telecom firm Vodafone Idea reported a record loss of Rs 50,921 crore for the September quarter, as it made a provision for the Supreme Court’s ruling on payment of average gross revenue (AGR) dues, even as ongoing brutal pricing war continued to hurt. The company had posted a loss of Rs 4,947 crore in the year ago period.
The loss was reported as the company made a provision for the Supreme Court’s ruling on payment of average gross revenue (AGR) dues. Rs 30,774.5 crore was a one-time loss the company incurred due to the recent Supreme Court verdict.
Reliance Communications posted a mega loss of Rs 30,142 crore, registering India’s second biggest quarterly loss after Vodafone Idea. The firm was mainly hit due to provisioning for liabilities after the Supreme Court ruling on the AGR issue. Anil Ambani has submitted his resignation as director of Reliance Communications, even as the firm continues to remain under CIRP (Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process). Four other directors, including Smt. Chhaya Virani, Ryna Karani, Manjari Kacker and Suresh Rangachar have also submitted their resignation
Bharti Airtel posted a loss of Rs 23,044 crore for the quarter ended September 30, due to Rs 28,450 crore provisions towards adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues.
Indian Oil launches special winter-grade diesel for UT of Ladakh
State-run Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC) launched a special winter-grade diesel that remains unfrozen up to minus 33 degree Celsius.
The fuel would help provide year-round access to snow-capped border regions, and is part of India’s efforts to speed up strategic road connectivity.
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This new fuel will help Indian security forces to stock up on crucial supplies and ammunition that gets cut off due to bad weather in winters.
Modern railway coach factory to use humanoid robot ‘Sona 1.5’
The modern railway coach factory is establishing new dimensions in the field of modernity. A humanoid robot ‘Sona 1.5’ is a full-service robot made in India which can be used to transport documents from one place to another in the modern railway coach factory.
The humanoid robot ‘Sona 1.5’, built by Najavunjpavad Jaipur, was tested.
It is the first robot in the world with human-like spine technology due to which they are able to balance. The design of Sona 1.5 is much more unique than the current robot designs.
This robot is based on navigation and mapping and due to which it is much better than other robots.
Microsoft launches ‘K-12 Education Transformation Framework’ to facilitate digital transformation of schools
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Microsoft has launched its “K-12 Education Transformation Framework” to facilitate comprehensive digital transformation of schools in India, a model which has been adopted in over 50 countries so far.
According to officials at Microsoft’s Education wing, the framework comprises four pillars — leadership and policy, modern teaching and learning, intelligent environments and technology blueprint.
Over 700 schools had participated in the “Education Days” conducted by the tech giant where the framework was launched.
To help school principals initiate their journey of digital transformation, the programme will offer a series of workshops based on each of these pillars. Education leaders in more than 50 countries have already adopted the framework to help plan their learning strategies.
The framework is aimed at providing education leadership,government decision makers, teachers and most importantly learners, tools to achieve the ambitious change many schools seek, and to thoughtfully integrate technology in powerful and productive ways.
Digital Gurukul becomes India’s first institute to offer blockchain powered certificates
Digital Gurukul awarded Asia’s best digital marketing institute from Indore partnered with Germany based company – Certif-ID to issue blockchain powered Certificates to its students – a feat that has yet to be achieved by any other digital institutes in India, and among the very few to have taken this disruptive step globally.
The rollout of the diplomas on the blockchain will allow the students of Digital Gurukul and their prospective employers to access the diploma from any geographical location, without any need to send or present physical certificates.
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All students graduating from Digital Gurukul will now be able to share the credential of their diplomas with future employers and higher education institutions around the world without any hassle.
Intel Partners With MediaTek to Bring 5G Support to Laptops
MediaTek is partnering with Intel, the Taiwanese chipmaker.
Dell and HP are expected to be among the first original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to deliver laptops powered by Intel and MediaTek’s 5G solution.
The first rollout of devices is expected for early 2021.
Through this partnership, Intel has been working with MediaTek on the 5G solution for deployment in key consumer and commercial laptop segments.
MediaTek is developing the 5G modem and working with partners to manufacture the solution.
Intel’s partnership with MediaTek brings together industry leaders with deep engineering, system integration and connectivity expertise to deliver 5G experiences on the next generation of the world’s best PCs
Railways sets up Institute for Financial Management in Hyderabad
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The Indian Railway Institute of Financial Management (IRIFM) has been set up in Hyderabad.
The new entity, set up to impart professional training in management of railway finances, was formally inaugurated by Vinod Kumar Yadav, Chairman, Railway Board, on a 14-acre campus at Moula-Ali, Secunderabad.
The project was conceived and constructed by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) at a cost of Rs 85 crore. IIRFM marks an important addition to the list of premier professional institutions in the country in the field of financial management in Indian Railways.
The ensuing batch of probationers belonging to Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) will have the opportunity to get trained.
RIL becomes first Indian firm to hit Rs 10 lakh crore m-cap mark
Reliance Industries (RIL), became the first Indian company to hit the Rs 10 lakh crore market valuation level in intra-day following a spike in its share price.
The oil-to-telecom conglomerate’s market capitalisation (m-cap) zoomed to Rs 10.02 lakh crore during morning trade on the BSE.
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The company’s stock rose 0.73 per cent to a record peak of Rs 1,581.25 in intra- day trade on the stock exchange.
Over the past few session, RIL’s market valuation has been hovering near the Rs 10 lakh crore mark. In October this year, its shares hit the Rs 9 lakh crore m-cap level. In August 2018, it became the first Indian company to have crossed the Rs 8 lakh crore m-cap mark.
TCS is the country’s second most valued firm with a market valuation of Rs 7,79,708.02 crore, followed by HDFC Bank with a market cap of Rs 6,96,494.75 crore, Hindustan Unilever (Rs 4,49,252.62 crore) and HDFC (Rs 3,99,599.38 crore).
DEFENCE
India to conduct 1st joint military exercise with Uzbekistan, focus on counter-terrorism
India and Uzbekistan will carry out a joint military exercise ‘Dustlik-2019’, the first- ever exercise between the armies of the two nations, will be held from November 4 to 13 at Chirchiq training area in Uzbekistan.
It will focus on counter-insurgency and counter-terrorist operations in mountainous, rural and urban areas.
“The aim of the exercise is to build and promote positive relations between the armies of India and Uzbekistan.
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A 45-member Indian Army contingent will participate in the exercise. The troops have been put through a strenuous training schedule, including firing, heliborne operations, combat conditioning, tactical operations and house intervention drills.
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1st-ever India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise – Dustlik- 2019 begins in Uzbekistan
The first-ever India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise – Dustlik-2019 begins at Chirchiq Training Area near Tashkent
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Uzbekistan counterpart Major General BakhodirNizamovichKurbanov presided over the Curtain Raiser of the military drill.
The exercise will enable sharing of best practices and experiences between the Armed Forces of the two countries and will lead to greater operational effectiveness.
India and Uzbekistan have signed three Memoranda of Understanding in the fields of Military Medicine and Military Education.
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Indian Army to have first Dhanush regiment by March 2020
The Indian Army, which began inducting the indigenously upgraded Dhanush artillery guns, will have the first regiment in place by March 2020 and will get all 114 guns by 2022.
Dhanush is the indigenously upgraded variant of the Swedish Bofors gun imported in the 1980s.
In April, the Ordnance Factory Board had handed over the first batch of six Dhanush guns. The Gun Carriage Factory, Jabalpur, received the Bulk Production Clearance to manufacture 114 guns from the Army on February 18, 2019.
Dhanush is a 155 mm, 45-calibre towed artillery gun with a range of 36km and has demonstrated a range of 38 km with specialised ammunition. It is an upgrade of the existing 155m, 39 calibre Bofors FH 77 gun.
US-Bangladesh Navy exercise ‘CARAT- 2019’ begins in Chattogram, Bangladesh
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The second phase of the biggest US- Bangladesh Navy exercise named ‘Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)- 2019’ started in Chattogram, Bangladesh
The exercise provides an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the operational activities of the Navies of two countries and to get acquainted with advanced technology through various theoretical and practical training.
The second phase of the exercise is being conducted from 4 to 7 November with different subject-based training and exercise.
GRSE delivers fast patrol vessel, ‘Annie Besant’ to Indian Coast Guard
Defence PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) delivered ‘Annie Besant’ fast patrol vessels (FPV) to the Indian Coast Guard.
This is second in the series of five FPVs being built by GRSE for the Coast Guard and the 101st warship to be delivered by the shipyard.
The FPV, a medium range surface vessel with a length of 50 m, width of 7.5 m and displacement of around 308 T, is capable of operations in the maritime zones of India
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The vessel is designed for a maximum speed of 34 knots with an endurance of more than 1500 nautical miles
The powerful, fuel-efficient platforms are designed to perform multipurpose operations like patrolling, anti-smuggling, anti-poaching and rescue operations.
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Coast Guard’s two-day rescue exercise ‘ReSAREX- 19’ conducted off Goa shore
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) tested its efficiency and preparedness during the Regional Level Search and Rescue Workshop and Exercise 2019 (ReSAREX- 19) conducted off Goa coast
The two days event organised by the Coast Guard District Headquarters – 11 (Goa) comprised of search and rescue workshop and table top exercise conducted on November 5 and was followed by search and rescue exercise at sea on November 6
Five ICG ships, Dornier aircraft, two Chetak helicopters were used for the workshop, he said, adding that resources from Captain of Ports, State Marine
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Police, Indian Mission Control Centre (Bengaluru), Goa state administration, Goa Medical College and Marmugao Port Trust were also pressed into service.
India-Indonesia joint naval exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’ underway in Bay of Bengal
Anti-submarine warfare corvette INS Kamorta is jointly exercising with Indonesian warship KRI Usman Harun, a multi-role corvette, in the Bay of Bengal as part of an ongoing bilateral exercise ‘’Samudra Shakti’.
The joint exercises include, manoeuvres, surface warfare exercises, air defence exercises, weapon firing drills, helicopter operations and boarding operations.
KRI Usman Harun arrived at Visakhapatnam on November 4 to participate in the second edition of Ex ‘’Samudra Shakti’’
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IAF releases multiplayer version of ‘Indian Air Force – A Cut Above’ game
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The Indian Air Force has launched the multiplayer version of its interactive mobile game which lets users experience the thrill of flying a combat aircraft.
The multiplayer version of the game named “Indian Air Force – A Cut Above” was launched by Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Harjit Singh Arora
The first version of the mobile game was launched on 31 May 19 and has been downloaded by more than 2.2 million online users since then
The game, available for Android and iOS, is a combat simulator which lets the players choose from an array of fighter aircraft, including Tejas, Rafale Mirage- 2000, Su-30 among others.
The multiplayer version has two modes – team battles, where players team up, and death match, a free for all where the last man standing is the winner
Indo-Russian joint tri-service exercise to be held from December 10-19
The first-ever joint tri-service exercise between India and Russia codenamed INDRA 2019 will be conducted from December 10-19.
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Company-sized mechanised contingents, fighter and transport aircraft as well as ships of respective Armies, Air Forces and Navies will participate in this 10-days exercise.
INDRA 2019 is expected to enhance interoperability between both National Armed Forces to jointly undertake operations under the UN flag.
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Defence innovations conference showcasing accomplishments of Idex
Defence ministry is organising Def-Connect in New Delhi to showcase the accomplishments of the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) initiative.
The conference aims to bring together all stakeholders of the iDEX ecosystem, Ministry of defence, iDEX selected startups, Partner Incubators, Defence Innovation Organisation, Nodal agencies (Indian Army, Navy, Airforce), Defence Research and Development Organisation and Defence Public Sector Undertakings and Indian Ordnance Factories.
Launch of iDEX Portal and launch of Defence India Startup Challenge (DISC)-III are some of the major activities.
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Air-Fest 2019 held in Nagpur
The ‘Air Fest-2019’ was held at the headquarters maintenance command (HQMC) at Nagpur in Maharashtra.
The event was part of the 87th anniversary celebrations of the Indian Air Force and the 65th anniversary of the HQMC.
The objective of the Air Fest was to showcase the IAF with a view to instill a sense of patriotism and motivate the younger generation to join the IAF.
The show started with a formation of three Mi-17 V5 helicopters in formation followed by an Avro transport aircraft flying low in front of the spectators.
The Mi-17 VS helicopters boast of high-tech machinery, avionics and armament to match the best in the world.
India-US tri-services exercise ‘Tiger Triumph’ to begin in Vizag
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The maiden India-US joint tri-services Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise named ‘Tiger Triumph’ is scheduled to begin at Visakhapatnam.
In consonance with the growing partnership between India and the US, Tiger Triumph is scheduled on the Eastern seaboard from November 13 to 21, 2019.
Indian Naval ships Jalashwa, Airavat and Sandhayak, Indian Army troops from 19 Madras and 7 Guards, and Indian Air Force MI-17 helicopters and Rapid Action Medical Team (RAMT) would be participating in the exercise.
The US would be represented by US Navy Ship Germantown with troops from the US Third Marine Division. The Exercise is aimed to develop interoperability for conducting HADR operations.
The opening ceremony along with a Joint Flag Parade will be held onboard INS Jalashwa on November 14.
The Exercise would culminate with a closing ceremony onboard US Naval Ship Germantown on November 21.
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Navy selects Karabi Gogoi as assistant naval attache in India’s Moscow Embassy
Cdr. Karabi Gogoi will become the first woman officer from the Navy to be posted as a Defence Attache at an Indian mission abroad.
She has been posted as the Assistant Naval Attache at the Indian embassy in Moscow.
Cdr. Gogoi was commissioned into the Navy in 2010 and is currently posted at Karwar.
Last month, the IAF became the first Service to post a woman officer abroad at a diplomatic mission. Wing Commander Anjali Singh was posted as the Deputy Air Attache also at the same embassy.
India has over 100 Defence Attaches or Defence Advisors posted at missions across the world with all three Service Attaches posted at important missions like the U.S., the U.K. and Russia with which it has significant defence ties
Qatar-India maiden bilateral maritime exercise flagged off
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The maiden bilateral maritime exercise between the Qatari Amiri Naval Forces (QANF) and Indian Navy started.
Named Za’ir-Al-Bahr (Roar of the sea), the five-day exercise is carried out in order to enhance co-operation between the two forces.
The exercise will be attended by Indian Navy Guided Missile Stealth Frigate INS Trikand and Patrol Aircraft P8-I that arrived at Hamad Port yesterday and Anti-Ship Missile equipped Barran Class Fast Attack Craft along with Rafale multi-task fighter aircraft.
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Indian Army conducts ‘Sindhu Sudarshan’ exercise in Rajasthan’s Barmer
The Sudarshan Chakra Corps of the Indian Army conducted ‘Sindhu Sudarshan’ exercise in Rajasthan’s Barmer on November 16. Around 40,000 jawans of the Indian Army are participating in the exercise.
‘Sindhu Sudarshan’ exercise will continue till December 05.
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Pakistan conducts test launch of nuclear-capable surface- to-surface ballistic missile ‘Shaheen-I’
Pakistan conducted a successful test-fired a nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile which can strike targets up to 650 kilometres
The launch of ‘Shaheen-I’ missile was held as part of a training exercise ‘aimed at testing the operational readiness of Army Strategic Forces Command’.
The ‘Shaheen-I’ missile is capable of delivering all types of warheads up to range of 650kms
Pakistan successfully test-fired the nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile ‘Ghaznavi’ with a range of up to 290kms August 29
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GRSE delivers warship ICGS Amrit Kaur to Indian Coast Guard
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Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) delivered it 102nd warship, ICGS Amrit Kaur, to the Indian Coast Guard.
This is the third in the series-of-five Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) that the miniratna- category-1 warship building company under the Ministry of Defence is building.
Earlier, GRSE delivered its 101st Warship ICGS Annie Besant, second in the series to the Indian Coast Guard, in November 05, 2019.
ICGS ‘Amrit Kaur’ is a 50-metre-long and 7.5-metre-wide medium-range surface vessel, with displacement of around308 tonne. It is capable of performing rescue, patrolling,anti-smuggling and anti-poaching operations in the maritimezones of the country.
The vessel can attain a maximum speed of 34 knots withan endurance of over 1,500 nautical miles.
The ship is equipped with three main engines and hasadvanced control systems, water jet units and an ‘IntegratedBridge System’ constituting all communication and navigationsystems
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NIA to host first counter-terrorism cooperation exercise for ‘Quad’ countries
The National Investigation Agency is hosting the first counter-terrorism exercise for the “Quad” countries — India, the US, Japan and Australia — at the NIA headquarters in Delhi
The ‘CT-TTX’ (counter-terrorism table-top exercise) is first such engagement among the Quad countries on regional and global issues of common interest and also in the domain of counter-terrorism and cooperation,
The purpose of the exercise is to assess and validate CT response mechanisms in the light of emerging terrorist threats as well as to provide opportunities to share best practices and to explore areas for enhanced cooperation amongst participating countries.
First woman pilot of Indian Navy to join operations on December 2
First woman pilot of Indian Navy will join Naval operations here on December 2, two days ahead of Navy Day on December 4.
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The first woman pilot, Lieutenant Shivangi, will join naval operations on completion of operational training here on December 2.
Shivangi will graduate to become the First female Pilot of Indian Navy. She hails from Muzzafarpur, Bihar.
Shivangi will join naval operations as a Lieutenant on completion of her operational training which she has been undergoing at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi.
US approves sale of $1 billion worth of naval guns to India
The Trump Administration has notified to the US Congress its determination to sell $1 billion worth of naval guns to India for use against warships, anti-aircraft and shore bombardment, in a move that would enhance the lethal capabilities of the Indian Navy.
The proposed foreign military sale of up to 13 MK-45 5inch/62 caliber (MOD 4) naval guns and related equipment is at an estimated cost of $1.02 billion.
To be manufactured by the BAE Systems Land and Armaments, the proposed sale will improve India’s capability to meet current and future threats from enemy weapon systems.
The MK-45 Gun System will provide the capability to conduct anti-surface warfare and anti-air defence missions while enhancing interoperability with US and other allied forces
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Army Dedicates Goodwill Park To Celebrated Soldier Lt. Naib Subedar Chuni Lal
Indian Army dedicates Army Goodwill Park to one of the most decorated soldiers of Indian Army Late Naib Subedar Chuni Lal, Ashok Chakra (Posthumous), Vir Chakra, Sena Medal.
The park was dedicated as a mark of tribute by Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, GOC in-C, and Northern Command at the native place (village Bhara, Doda) of Late Naib Subedar Chuni Lal.
The Army Goodwill Park dedicated to Late Naib Subedar Chuni Lal was constructed with a statue of the martyred soldier, children park and open gym equipment for the villagers.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate 3rd Military Literature Festival in Chandigarh
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The three-day long Military Literature Festival (MLF) with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurating the gala event on December 13 at the Lake Club of the City Beautiful Chandigarh.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the event, while Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh will preside over the closing ceremony and honour the descendants and units of Victoria Cross winners of the Burma Campaign of the Second World War.
Indian Army Organises ‘Epic Run 2019’ To Honour Soldiers And NOK
The Indian Army conducted the ‘Epic Run 2019’ in recognition of martyred soldiers and their NOK and to spread awareness about the sacrifices made by the Army.
The Indian Army conducted the ‘Epic Run 2019’, which was held at Pedong, West Bengal in recognition of the soldiers and their Next of Kin.
This event was held to mark the Indian Army’s initiative of dedicating 2019 as the ‘Year of NOK’ (YoNoK).
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The event witnessed over 1500 participants. The event was divided into three categories with a ‘2 Km Walk & Run’, for children and senior citizens, ‘5 Km Walk & Run’ for children between 13-17 and a 10 Km Walk & Run which saw a participation of 213 people between ages 18 to 60.
NCC celebrates its 71st Raising Day
The National Cadet Corps (NCC), the world’s largest uniformed youth organization,
celebrated its 71st Raising Day on Nov 24th.
The NCC Raising Day was also celebrated all over the country with the cadets participating in marches, cultural activities and social development programs.
The multifaceted activities and varied curriculum of NCC provides unique opportunities to the youth for their development.
Indian Navy to host drill ‘Milan 2020’ in March
The Indian Navy will host military drill ‘Milan 2020’ in March next year which will witness the participation of several countries.
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Minister of State for Defence ShripadNaik said 41 nations from South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa and Europe that share defence cooperation with India have been invited for the drill.
The countries to whom invitations have been sent are Indonesia, France, Mozambique, Sudan, Israel, Qatar, Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, Somalia, Kenya, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Myanmar, New Zealand, USA, Tanzania, Comoros, Maldives, Brunei, Philippines, Japan, UK, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Mauritius, Cambodia, Singapore, South Korea, South Africa, Kuwait, Iran, Madagascar, Bangladesh, Russia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Bahrain, UAE and Seychelles.
The Government pursues cooperation initiatives with friendly countries, including in Indian Ocean Region, through structured interactions like Staff Talks, Empowered Steering Group.
General Bipin Rawat set to be first Chief of Defence Staff
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Gen Bipin Rawat is the front-runner to take over as the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), the sole adviser to the government on all three services.
Gen Rawat is to retire on 31 December 2019, three months before he turns 62, the upper age limit for service chiefs.
The appointment of a new CDS is expected to be announced in December.
Joint military exercise ‘SURYA KIRAN – XIV’ between India and Nepal will be conducted at Salijhandi
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Joint military exercise ‘SURYA KIRAN – XIV’ between India and Nepal will be conducted at Salijhandi, Rupendehi district of Nepal from 03 to 16 December 2019.
The exercise will comprise of 300 soldiers from both Indian and Nepal Army who would be sharing their experience in conduct of various counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations as also various humanitarian assistance missions by both the Armies.
Exercise SURYA KIRAN – XIV is an annual event which is conducted alternatively in Nepal and India. Notably, in the series of military training exercises undertaken by India with various countries.
The aim of this exercise is to conduct a Battalion level combined training between Indian Army and Nepal Army to increase interoperability in jungle warfare and counter terrorist operations in mountainous terrain, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, medical and environmental conservation including aviation aspects.
The joint military exercise will enhance the level of defence cooperation which will further foster the bilateral relations between the two nations.
Indo Sri Lanka joint exercise MITRA SHAKTI
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The seventh edition of exercise MITRA SHAKTI aimed at enhancing interoperability and operational efficiency amongst the armies of India and Sri Lanka commenced at Aundh Military Station, Pune.
The objective of the exercise is to build and promote positive relations between armies of both the countries through focus on sub unit level training on counter- insurgency and counter-terrorism operations in urban and rural environment.
The joint training exercise also signifies the strength of India-Sri Lanka relations in the field of military cooperation and engagement.
The exercise is designed for incorporating the current dynamics of United Nations peace keeping operations through practical and comprehensive discussions and tactical exercises.
INTERNATIONAL
World’s first blockchain-based carbon trading exchange in Singapore
Singapore-based AirCarbonPte launched the worlds’ first blockchain-based carbon trading exchange. This will allow airlines and other corporate buyers to buy as well sell tokens backed by carbon offset credits approved by the International Civil Aviation Organisation.
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The company is applying to the Monetary Authority of Singapore for a recognized market operator license and targets for the exchange to be fully operational in 2020.
The AirCarbon Exchange will finance the registration costs of some carbon- mitigation projects at no charge to developers to help generate credits to trade.
China to roll out world’s largest 5G mobile phone network
China’s three state-owned wireless carriers will announce the introduction of 5G mobile phone services, a milestone in the country’s push to become a technology power even as it remains locked in a trade war with the U.S.
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will unveil the service debuts at a technology exhibition in Beijing.
While some other countries launched 5G services earlier this year, China will have the largest commercial operating 5G network in the world.
Subscribers in China — more than 10 million have pre-registered to take the service — will have access to faster videos and games, more virtual reality applications and improved performance for mobile videoconferencing.
The largest cities including Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen will get full coverage first.
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China President Xi Jinping
Australia announces 2020 New Colombo Plan India Mobility Grants
The Australian Government to announce that 1607 Australian university students will undertake study and work-based experiences in India as part of the 2020 New Colombo Plan Mobility Program.
The New Colombo Plan is a signature initiative of the Australian Government, providing Australian students opportunities to gain the cross-cultural awareness and experiences that are vital to globally connected workforce.
In addition to the 1607 students who received mobility grants, six Australian undergraduate students have been awarded the prestigious New Colombo Plan scholarship to live, study and undertake internships in India in 2019.
In the 2020 Mobility Program round, the New Colombo Plan will support more than 11,196 students from 40 Australian universities to participate in 685 projects in 36 locations across the Indo-Pacific.
Dubai to host World Tolerance Summit
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Dubai plans to launch a tolerance award and teach the values of tolerance in schools.
The tolerance award would be given by Dubai-based International Institute for Tolerance (IIT), which organises the summit.
The first winner of the award is expected to be announced in 2020 and the award would be held under patronage of his Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
The two-day summit, themed ‘Tolerance in Multiculturalism: Achieving the Social, Economic and Humane Benefits of a Tolerant World’
India Pledges to Give $5 Million to UN Palestine Refugee Agency In 2020
India has pledged to contribute USD 5 million in 2020 to the UN Palestine refugee Agency
India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador K. Nagaraj Naidu stated as a mark of solidarity with the Palestine refugees, the Indian government has increased its annual financial contribution fourfold to the core budget of the
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UN Relief and Works Agency(UNRWA), from $1.25 million in 2016 to $5 million in 2018.
Russian President Vladimir Putin invites PM Narendra Modi for Victory Day
Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the massive Victory Day celebrations in May next year.
Modi, who is in Brazil for the 11th BRICS Summit which will focus on building mechanisms for counter-terrorism cooperation and strengthen India’s ties with the world’s five major economies, met Putin on the sidelines of the meeting and reviewed the full range of India-Russia relations.
India and Russia are cooperating extensively in areas such as trade, security and culture. The people of our nations will benefit due to close bilateral ties.
Dhaka International Folk Festival Inaugurated
The 5th edition of the Dhaka International Folk Festival was inaugurated by the Information Minister of Bangladesh Dr Hasan Mahmud at a grand ceremony
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at Bangladesh Army Stadium. Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen was present as chief guest in the opening ceremony.
The event began with performance by artistes of Bhabna Nrityadal, a prominent dance troupe from Bangladesh. Daler Mehendi from India, Shah Alam Sarkar from Bangladesh and Georgian folk band Chveneburebi performed on the first day of the programme.
More than 200 artistes from 6 countries are be performing in the largest folk festival of Asia.
During the three-day festival a large number of popular and renowned artistes from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Russia and other countries will perform in Dhaka
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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
Oxford Dictionaries declares ‘climate emergency’ the word of 2019
Oxford Dictionaries has named “climate emergency” as its 2019 Word of the Year, choosing it from an all-environmental shortlist that also included “climate action,” “climate denial,” “eco-anxiety,” “extinction” and “flight shame.”
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The Word of the Year citation is intended to highlight “a word or expression shown through usage evidence to reflect the ethos, mood, or preoccupations of the passing year, and have a lasting potential as a term of cultural significance.”
Usage of the term “climate emergency” is up 10,789 percent over the previous year
In 2019, “climate” became the most common word associated with “emergency”, three times more than “health emergency” in second.
Ocean Dance Festival 2019 starts in Cox Bazar
The four day long Ocean Dance Festival 2019 kicked off in Cox Bazar of Bangladesh.
Ocean Dance Festival is the largest international dance festival of Bangladesh in which more than 200 dancers, choreographers and scholars from 15 countries are participating.
The theme of this year’s festival is ‘Bridging the distance’ or Durotter Shetubandhan. The dances performed at the event will show the idea of bridging the cultural and economic distances.
The festival is being organised by the Nrityajog which is the Bangladesh wing of World Dance Alliance (WDA). The festival aims to expand cultural tourism in Bangladesh. It also features seminars and discussion apart from the dance performances by the artists.
On the opening day of the festival Zuairiyah Mouli from Bangladesh performed Ardhanarishwara. Ananya Dance Theatre troupe from USA put up a
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powerful performance named Trikone-Connectivity. Dance troupes from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Canada, Lithuania, India and Bangladesh also performed on the inaugural day of the festival at Cox Bazar.
UAE and Saudi Arabia sign four memorandums of understanding
The UAE and Saudi Arabia signed four memorandums of understanding (MoUs) during the second meeting of the Saudi-Emirati Coordination Council in Abu Dhabi.
The meeting comes as part of efforts by the two countries to activate all aspects of cooperation that leads to full integration in economy, knowledge and human development, and military.
The meeting, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdul Aziz, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, also reviewed seven strategic initiatives.
Saudi Arabia elected to UNESCO’s world heritage committee
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Saudi Arabia was elected to UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee for the first time.
The announcement comes after the Kingdom was elected to the UN heritage body’s executive board for 2019-2023.
The World Heritage Committee meets once a year, and consists of representatives from 21 member states to the convention elected by the general assembly.
There are five sites in Saudi Arabia that are currently on UNESCO’s World Heritage List: Al-Ahsa Oasis, Al-Hijr Archaeological Site (Madain Saleh) in AlUla, Al-Turaif district in Diriyah, Historic Jeddah, and rock art in the Hail region.
MOU
GeM Signs MoUWith Indian Bank and Canara Bank For Payment Related Services
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Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has signed MoU with Indian Bank and Canara Bank.
The MoU will facilitate a cashless, paperless and transparent payment system on the portal and would create an efficient procurement system for government entities.
Through this partnership, both the banks will be able to offer an array of services including transfer of funds through GeM Pool Accounts (GPA), advising of Performance Bank Guarantees (e-PBG), Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) and Payment Gateway to the registered users on the portal.
GeM is also working with Banks, TReDs and SIDBI to provide bill discounting and financing of working capital where the cost of capital is linked to the performance and rating of a seller on GeM.
GeM is an initiative of the Government of India which offers a one stop platform for facilitating online procurement of common use goods and services required by various government departments, organisations and PSUs.
GeM provides tools for direct purchase, bidding and reverse auction for ensuring transparent and efficient procurement. Online integration for payments and various banking services is one of the priorities for GeM. GeM has already signed MoU with 18 scheduled commercial public sector and private banks in this regard.
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Indian Bank CEO PadmajaChunduru
Indian Bank Headquarters Chennai
Indian Bank Tagline Your Tech-friendly bank
Canara Bank CEO RA Sankara Narayanan
Canara Bank Headquarters Bengaluru
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Canara Bank Tagline Together We Can
Siemens signs MoUs with NTPC, TERI on decarbonisation, energy transition
Siemens Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with NTPC Limited to identify, evaluate and set up reference use cases of hydrogen sector- coupling for various upstream and downstream applications.
The collaboration is aimed at developing innovative technologies, solutions and techniques to reduce the dependence on Hydrocarbons in India.
It has also inked a separate MoU with TERI for collaboration on technologies to support the energy transition in India including sector-coupling. Among the objectives of the MoU with TERI is realizing the research and technology development projects to enable energy transitions across the electricity, transport and industrial sectors.
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National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC)
Headquarters New Delhi
Chairman & MD Gurdeep Singh
MSTC ties up with Allahabad Bank to develop e-auction platform
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MSTC Ltd has signed an agreement with Allahabad Bank for the development of a dedicated e-Auction platform directly linked with the Indian Banking Association’s portal (https://ibapi.net) for sale of non-performing assets (NPAs) through the SARFAESI (Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Securities Interest) Act.
The e-Auction platform will be a one-of-a-kind solution, where a bidder once registered, will be able to participate in auctions for all banks
MSTC is a Kolkata-headquartered Central Government of India company engaged in domestic and international trading.
It specialises in the international trade of ferrous input materials and has imported millions of tonnes of ferrous melting scrap, old ships for breaking, sponge iron, hot briquetted iron, re-rollable scrap,
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Allahabad Bank CEO S. S. Mallikarjuna Rao
Allahabad Bank Headquarters Kolkata
Allahabad Bank Tagline A tradition of trust
US university to collaborate with AIIMS, Kasturba Medical College for genetic testing in India
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A top American university will expand genetic testing in India in partnership with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi and the Kasturba Medical College in Manipal.
A 2.3 million US dollar grant from the National Institute of Health over five years will help the University of Michigan and Indian geneticists identify and confirm genetic changes that are the basis of developmental disorders.
Indian Bank sign MoU with Muthoot Microfin to serve MSME
Indian Bank has signed a memorandum of understanding with Muthoot Microfinance to serve micro, small and medium enterprises.
Under the memorandum of understanding, the bank and the non-banking finance company will jointly lend to the MSME borrowers
Indian Bank general manager-MSME Sudhakar Rao exchanged documents with Muthoot Microfin deputy CFO Praveen T in the presence of the bank’s managing director and CEO Padmaja Chunduru
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Indian Bank Headquarters Chennai
Indian Bank Tagline Your Own Bank
Ficci signs Fintech MoU with Singapore
Industry body Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci) signed an agreement with Singapore Fintech Association (SFA) to boost cooperation for development of financial technology industry in India and the southeast Asian country.
The FICCI-SFA MoU is a partnership agreement to share information about fintech and collaborate on mutually beneficial initiatives that will further development of fintech industry in both the countries
A soft launch is scheduled of the acceptance of BHIM-UPI QR based payments in Singapore with a live transaction at a merchant terminal at the festival on Wednesday.
This is the first time that BHIM app will go international. The project is being jointly developed by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and Network for Electronic Transfers (NETS) of Singapore.
This is a QR based payment system that will allow anyone with a BHIM app to make payments at NETS terminals in Singapore
Google to launch Citi-backed checking accounts next year
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Google is partnering with Citigroup and Stanford Federal Credit Union to offer checking accounts beginning next year in a project code-named Cache.
Checking accounts may be an advantageous jumping-off point for Google in banking. They offer loads of personal information, including salary, where people shop and what bills they pay. Additionally, they have a long shelf life: The average U.S. adult has used the same primary checking account for about 16 years.
NCDEX ties up with NSE Indices to launch AGRIDEX, India’s first agri index
In a major move, the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) has launched India’s first agri index — ‘NCDEX Agridex’, for easy reference to price variations in agricultural commodities.
Launched with a composition of 10 leading liquid contracts on the NCDEX platform at present, the index is now available as ‘indicative’. It will be made tradable after being approved from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).
NCDEX has already applied for a formal approval from Sebi, which, according to trade sources, is likely to be cleared soon.
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IRCTC inks MoU with Karnataka tourism to market, run Golden Chariot train
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC), a tourism arm of Indian Railways, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) to market and operate the Golden Chariot train.
Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) will soon hand over the reins of the train to IRCTC. IRCTC is planning a revamp of the train itineraries also to add different flavours that Karnataka has to offer. The new itineraries shall be a mix of history, culture, wildlife and nature.
It is proposed to include Bandipur, Mysore, Halebid, Chikmagalur, Hampi, Bijapur and Goa in the itinerary.
IRCTC is expected to carry out an internal refurbishment of the train and commence operations from March 2020.
The Golden Chariot train which commenced operations in 2008 is a Government of Karnataka initiative in a joint venture with the Ministry of Railways.
IIM Indore inks MoU with Lal Bahadur Shastri Academy
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IIM Indorehas signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie.
The MoU has been signed with a view to exchange faculty members for various training programmes.
The MoU signed by Prof Himanshu Rai, Director, IIM Indore, and Sanjeev Chopra, Director, LBSNAA, intends to strengthen technical cooperation between the two institutes through sharing experiences, best practices and knowledge in the area of capacity building of public officials and public private education.
The two organisations have agreed for joint participation in research activities of common interest in the areas of public administration, management and public policy.
AIIA signs MoU with Western Sydney University to promote Ayurveda
The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) has signed an MoU with Western Sydney University, Australia aimed at promoting and developing guidelines for integrating Ayurveda principles with modern medicine.
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The memorandum was agreed and exchanged on the occasion of the event ‘India- Australia International Education and Research Workshop’ held at the Ambedkar International Centre.
Singapore signs MOU with South Korea on cybersecurity cooperation
Singapore has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with South Korea to enhance cooperation and information-sharing on cybersecurity.
The MOU was signed by David Koh, chief executive of the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, and Kim Seok-hwan, president of the Korea Internet & Security Agency. The MOU was witnessed by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and South Korean President Moon Jae-in.
Singapore has signed similar agreements with New Zealand, Canada, India, Australia, France, the Netherlands, the UK and the United States.
The city-state, a trade-reliant nation with a rapidly aging population, is trying to restructure its economy to make it a global centre of innovation. As a hyper- connected financial hub, it’s also been a target for hackers.
NIFTEM to conduct National Organic Festival of Women Entrepreneurs
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Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) and Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to organise to organise “National Organic Festival of Women Entrepreneurs”.
The event will be planned and organized through NIFTEM, Kundli, Sonepat, Haryana which is an academic institution under the administrative control of Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India.
The festival aims to encourage Indian women entrepreneurs and farmers to connect with buyers and thus, empower them through financial inclusion, while also promoting organic food produce in India.
India announces $400 million line of credit for infrastructure in Sri Lanka
India has announced a line of credit of $400 million for development projects in Sri Lanka and a $50 million fund to fight terrorism on marking Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s two-day visit to the country.
This is Rajapaksa’s first foreign visit after taking over as President of Sri Lanka on November 18 after winning a keenly fought national election.
The two leaders had decided to utilise the $100 million credit line earlier announced for setting up solar projects in the country.
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NATIONAL
NirmalaSitharaman releases special commemorative coin of ParamahansaYogananda
Finance Minister NirmalaSitharaman has released a special commemorative coin on ParamahansaYogananda to mark his 125th Birth Anniversary.
ParamahansaYogananda was a great son of India, who became so recognized globally.
The importance lies in his universal message of bringing harmony among mankind and making it so acceptable globally even when communications modes were limited.
Centre hikes e-payments target for FY20 to 45 billion
The government is making changes in its digital payments road map as it has now increased the target for e-transactions in the financial year ending March 2020 to 45 billion (by volume) from 40 billion.
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The ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) has also redistributed individual targets for banks and payments firms for the same period.
The Noida-based Paytm’s payments bank and private sector lender HDFC Bank have seen their targets increasing the most.
Paytm Payments Bank has to clock close to 1 billion additional transactions at over 5.9 billion from the earlier target of 5 billion, while HDFC Bank’s target has been increased to 3 billion from 2.5 billion earlier.
State Bank of India (SBI), ICICI Bank and Axis Bank have seen a minor increase in their overall e-transaction targets. Smaller regional banks have also seen a hike in allocation for the current financial year.
Government accords ‘Maharatna’ status to Hindustan Petroleum, Power Grid Corp
The government on Wednesday accorded ‘Maharatna’ status to state-owned Hindustan Petroleum and Power Grid Corporation
These orders were issued by the Department of Public Enterprises, under the Ministry of Heavy Industry and Public Enterprises.
The Boards of Maharatna central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) can make equity investments to undertake financial joint ventures and wholly owned subsidiaries and undertake mergers and acquisitions in India and abroad, subject to a ceiling of 15 per cent of he net worth of the concerned CPSE, limited to Rs 5,000 crore in one project.
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HPCL was incorporated in 1974 after the takeover and merger of erstwhile Esso Standard and Lube India through the Esso (Acquisition of Undertaking in India) Act passed by Parliament.
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited is India’s largest electric power transmission utility firm. It is a listed company since 2007
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HPCL Headquarters Mumbai
PGCIL Chairman & MD KandikuppaSreekant
PGCIL Headquarters Gurgaon
Tamil Nadu becomes first State to enact law on contract farming
Tamil Nadu has become the first State in the country to enact a law on contract farming with President Ram NathKovind giving assent to the Agricultural Produce and Livestock Contract Farming and Services (Promotion and Facilitation) Act.
In March 2018, the Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister O Panneerselvam while presenting the State Budget for 2018-19 said that the State would enact a contract farming law to sustain agricultural production and promote agro- processing industries.
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According to Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, contract farming refers to varied formal and informal agreements between producers and processors or buyers. It may include loose buying arrangements, simple purchase agreements and supervised production with input provision, with tied loans and risk coverage.
Contract farming usually involves the following basic elements – pre-agreed price, quality, quantity or acreage (minimum/maximum) and time (Manage 2003). Contracts can range from oral deals to formal, registered written contracts.
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Tamil Nadu Capital Chennai
Tamil Nadu CM E. Palanisamy
Tamil Nadu Governor BanwarilalPurohit
UNESCO includes Mumbai, Hyderabad in network of ‘Creative Cities’ on occasion of World Cities Day
UNESCO has announced that Mumbai and Hyderabad have been included in its network of ‘Creative Cities’ on the occasion of World Cities Day 2019.
Mumbai has been designated as Creative City of Films and Hyderabad a Creative City of Gastronomy.
In India, Chennai and Varanasi are UNESCO cities of music while Jaipur is the City of Crafts and Folk Arts.
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By joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN), the cities pledge to share their best practices and develop partnerships involving public and private sectors as well as civil society to strengthen creation, production, distribution and dissemination of cultural activities, goods and services
The network covers seven creative fields: crafts and folk arts, media arts, film, design, gastronomy, literature and music.
5 lakh government vehicles to be converted into e-vehicles to make them eco-friendly
Minister for Environment and Climate Change PrakashJavadekar said that all the 5 lakh government vehicles on conventional fuel will be converted into e-vehicle in a phased manner.
These e-vehicle are eco-friendly and save consumption of petrol and diesel.
These e-vehicles can play major role in curbing high level of pollution in Delhi.
Jammu And Kashmir, Ladakh To Get New Bamboo Technology Parks
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Union Minister and Minister of Development of North Eastern Region Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that Bamboo Technology Parks would be set up in the two new Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
He also mentioned that The Cane and Bamboo Technology Centre (CBTC) under NEC will help implement the project.
The project for setting up three new Bamboo Technology Parks in Jammu, Srinagar, and Leh would be in consonance with the National Bamboo Mission (NBM). A Bamboo Industrial Park has already been approved to be set up in the DimaHasao district of Assam.
Kolkata International Film Festival
The Kolkata International Film Festival will start on November 8. Satyajit Ray directed GupiGayen, BhaghaBayen will be the inaugural film of this festival. Cine Super-star Amitabh Bachchanand Shahrukh Khan, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and a galaxy of Bollywood and Tollywood stars will be present at the inaugural programme of the festival.
Germany is the Focus Country of this year’s festival.
In all, 214 Feature Films and 152 Short and Documentary Films from 76 countries will be screened at 17 venues during eight-day long extra-vaganza.
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West Bengal Governor JagdeepDhankhar
PM Modi in Bangkok Releases Coin Marking Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak
Prime Minister NarendraModi released a commemorative coin marking the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev besides releasing a Thai translation of the Tamil classic ‘Tirukkural’ at the “Sawasdee PM Modi” community event in Bangkok.
The Indian community in Thailand is about 2,50,000-member strong.
‘Tirukkural’ is written by poet Thiruvalluvar and has been translated into many languages. The Tamil community in Thailand got it translated into Thai language for the first time.
The PM is on a three-day visit to Thailand to participate in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), East Asia, and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) summits.
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Thailand Currency Thai baht
Thailand Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha
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India’s Oct unemployment rate rises to 8.5%, highest in over 3 years: CMIE
India’s unemployment rate in October rose to 8.5%, the highest since August 2016, and up from 7.2% in September, according to data released by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), reflecting the impact of a slowdown in the economy.
India’s infrastructure output fell 5.2% in September from a year earlier, the worst performance in years, while the industrial output shrank at its fastest rate in more than six years in August.
New Indian map shows UTs of J&K, Ladakh
The Survey of India has redrawn the map of India to depict the newly formed Union Territories (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Ladakh. Areas such as Gilgit, GilgitWazarat, Chilhas and the Tribal Territory of 1947 that have been occupied by Pakistan are included in the Ladakh UT.
Other areas in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) such as Mirpur and Muzaffarabad have been included in the J&K UT.
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The new UT of Ladakh consists of two districts of Kargil and Leh. The rest of the former State of Jammu and Kashmir is in the new UT of J&K.
The names of the new districts are as follows – Kupwara, Bandipur, Ganderbal, Srinagar, Budgam, Pulwama, Shupian, Kulgam, Rajouri, Ramban, Doda, Kishtivar, Samba and Kargil.
Coal India to meet 1 billion tonne output aim by FY24
Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi asked mining major Coal India Ltd to fast track its ambitious one billion tonne production target and look to achieve the goal by 2023-24.
The Minister announced this target during his address at the 45thFoundation Day of CIL in Kolkata.
The CIL is currentlygiven the target of producing 660 million tonnes of coal amounting to 82% of the country’s coal output.
The CIL is also likely to offer around tenthousand new jobs to boost employment.Shri Joshi directed CIL to take necessary steps to achieve this goal in light of growing energy requirements of the nation and assured CIL of all possible help from the Ministry of Coal in this regard.
ShriSantoshGangwar Launches 3 Apps: Uan Registration, E-Inspection and DIGI Locker to Benefit EPF Subscribers And Stakeholders
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ShriSantosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of State (I/C) for Labour and Employment launched 3 Apps:UANREGISTRATION, E-INSPECTION AND DIGI LOCKER, developed by Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) at its 67th Foundation Day.
These Apps will immensely enhance the Ease of Doing Business and promote transparency in the working in the EPFO.
Online Facility for UAN generation by worker: Now any workers can obtain Universal Account Number (UAN) directly on EPFO website which enrolls them for PF, Pension and Life Insurance benefits and a worker need not depend on his employer alone for UAN. This is in the direction of ease of living and ensuring universal social security.
EPS Pensioner’s PPO in DigiLocker website/Application (APP)EPFO integrates with DigiLocker of NeGD to create depository of electronic PPOs which is accessible to individual pensioners. This is a move towards paperless system and ease of living for pensioners.
e-Inspections: Digital interface of EPFO with employers: The E-Inspection Form would be available in user login of employers not filing ECR which enables employer to inform either closure of business or unpaid dues with proposal for payment.
Amit Shah inaugurated SCO Joint Exercise on Earthquake Rescue in New Delhi
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Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) Joint Exercise on Urban Earthquake Search and Rescue(SCOJtEx) in New Delhi
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is hosting the exercise with the aim to rehearse disaster response mechanisms and share knowledge, experience and technology
There will be participants from all eight SCO member countries — China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
AYUSH Minister Inaugurates National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH Shri Shripad Yesso Naik inaugurated National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders (NRIUMSD) upgraded from Central Research Institute of Unani Medicine (CRIUM) at AG Colony Road, Erragadda, Hyderabad.
NRUMSD has been upgraded from the Central Research Institute of Unani Medicine (CRIUM) to a premier institute under the CCRUM.
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CRIUM is the only medical institution in the world which has treated more than 1.5 lakh patients of Vitiligo alone.
Atal Pension Yojana has more than 1.9 crore subscribers
Atal Pension Yojana (APY), an emblematic government pension scheme to cover workers in the unorganized sector, has crossed the subscriber mark of Rs 1.9 million.
The main reason for the increase in enrolment was the achievement of the objectives assigned to banks for the opening of new APY accounts.
In this financial year, the response to APY enrolment was overwhelming and more than 36 lakh APY accounts were added until October 31, 2019, indicating a 33% growth compared to 26% growth during the corresponding period.
Robotic surgery facility inaugurated at Centre-run Safdarjung Hospital
A robotic surgery facility was opened for public at the Centre-run Safdarjung Hospital.
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Safdarjung Hospital is the first central government-run healthcare institution to have this latest facility.
Robotic surgery has the advantage of providing minimally invasive surgery, reducing significantly morbidity and mortality of critically ill, cancer and kidney failure patients.
The operating time also decreases resulting in improvement in turnover of patients and decrease in waiting list of patients for surgery significantly.
This is the first such program in urology in India. The department is going to start international LIVE webcast of robotic surgeries from the second week of November. A national robotic training centre has also been set up for training of young doctors.
Vigyanika-International Science Literature Festival to showcase Science Book Fair
Vigyanika-International Science Literature Festival, being organised as part of the
5thIndia International Science Festival (IISF) 2019 at Kolkata, will also feature a Science Book Fair where more than thirty publishers will display their scientific publications.
IISF 2019 is an annual event organised jointly by the Ministry of Science & Technology and Earth Sciences and Vijnana Bharati (Vibha). The fifth edition of IISF this year is being held at Kolkata during November 5–8, 2019.
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Vigyanika-International Science Literature Festivalis being coordinated by the CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (CSIR-NISCAIR), Vigyan Prasar and Vigyan Bharati. The event would be held at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in Kolkata.
Finance Minister launches IT initiatives ICEDASH, ATITHI for improved customs clearance
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled two new IT Initiatives – ICEDASH and ATITHI for improved monitoring and pace of customs clearance of imported goods and facilitating arriving international passengers.
ICEDASH is an Ease of Doing Business monitoring dashboard of the Indian Customs helping the public see the daily Customs clearance times of import cargo at various ports and airports.
The ATITHI app will facilitate hassle-free and faster clearance by Customs at the airports and enhance the experience of international tourists and other visitors at the airports.
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Constituency Rajya Sabha (Karnataka)
Ministry of Shipping Announces First Ever Movement of Container Cargo On Brahmaputra
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The first ever containerised cargo movement via Indo-Bangladesh protocol route and Brahmaputra river will start from West Bengal’s Haldia
The vessel MV Maheshwari, carrying 53 containers of petrochemicals, edible oil and beverage will take 12-15 days to reach the IWAI terminal at Pandu in Assam’s Guwahati,
The vessel will sail through national waterway-1 (river Ganga), NW-97 (Sunderbans), Indo-Bangladesh protocol route and NW-2 (river Brahmaputra)
The latest IWT movement is aimed at providing a fillip to North East Region’s industrial development by opening up an alternate route for transportation of raw material and finished goods
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IWAI Chairman Amita Prasad
IWAI Headquarters Noida
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar to attend 15th meeting of Governing Council of SACEP in Dhaka
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Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Information & Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar will attend the 15th meeting of the Governing Council of South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) in Dhaka.
The SACEP is an inter-governmental organization which was established in 1982.
Its member countries Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka aim to promote and support protection, management and enhancement of the environment in the region.
The 14th meeting of the SACEP Governing Council was held in March last year in Colombo.
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Constituency Madhya Pradesh, Rajya Sabha
MSDE and IBM jointly launched SkillsBuild platform
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The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched the SkillsBuild platform in collaboration with IBM.
As part of the programme, a two-year advanced diploma in IT, networking and cloud computing, co-created and designed by IBM, will be offered at the Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) & National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs).
The platform will be extended to train ITI & NSTI faculty on building skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
SkillsBuild offers digital learning content from IBM and partners such as CodeDoor, Coorpacademy and Skillsoft.
The digital platform will provide a personal assessment of the cognitive capabilities and personality via MyInnerGenius to the students.
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Union Minister Mahendra Nath Pandey
Constituency Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh
Agriculture Minister releases 5th edition of Wastelands Atlas – 2019
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar released the fifth edition of Wastelands Atlas – 2019.
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The Atlas, published jointly by Department of Land Resources and National Remote Sensing Centre, provides robust geospatial information on wasteland.
It is helpful in rolling back the wastelands for productive use through various land development programmes and schemes.
Wastelands Atlas-2019 also provides State and district wise distribution of different categories of wastelands area in the country and will be helpful in addressing land degradation.
Wastelands Atlas’s last edition was published in 2011.
This is significant as it takes into account 12.08 MHa of unmapped area of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) for the first time.
The effort has resulted in estimating the spatial extent of wastelands for entire country to the tune of 55.76 Mha (16.96 per cent of geographical area of the country i.e. 328.72 Mha) for the year 2015-16 as compared to 56.60 Mha (17.21 per cent) in the year 2008-09. during this period 1.45 Mha of wastelands are converted into non wastelands categories
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Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar
Constituency Morena, Madhya Pradesh
Assam government sign Rs 400-crore (50 mn Euro) pact with French Development Agency
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The French Development Agency (AFD) and the Government of Assam signed a 50 million euro project agreement (total budget of 62.5 million euro) towards supporting the state government’s initiative to restore Assam’s forest ecosystems and preserve their biodiversity.
The loan of 50 million euro (Rs 400 crore) would be utilised for implementing the second phase of the Assam Project for Forest and Biodiversity Conservation (APFBC), which aims to reforest an additional 12,000 hectares of land, scale up efforts in biodiversity conservation and skill the members of 135 additional communities in different trades
The total budget of the second phase is Rs 500 crore (the State government will contribute Rs 100 crore).
Under the first phase of the project which began in 2013, reforestation was done in 21,000 hectares of land, 33 flood refuge sites (highlands) built in Kaziranga and over 6,000 members of local communities trained in alternative livelihood
AFD Country Director Bruno Bosle and Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of Assam, Environment and Forest Department Jishnu Barua signed the agreement in presence of Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Ambassador of France to India Emmanuel Lenain and Assam Environment & Forest Minister Parimal Suklabaidya in Guwahati
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Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi
Government sets up Rs.25,000 crore fund to revive stalled housing projects
The Union Cabinet approved the setting up of aRs 25,000-crore alternative investment fund (AIF) to revive around 1,600 stalled housing projects across top cities in the country.
The government will put in 10 thousand crore rupees in the Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) while State Bank of India and Life Insurance Corporation will provide 15 thousand crore rupees taking the total size to 25 thousand crore rupees
The AIF will be a special window to provide priority debt financing for completion of projects in the affordable and middle-income categories,
The government has decided to include projects declared as non-performing assets and those which are undergoing insolvency at the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to be considered for financing from the AIF.
The funding will be possible only if they are registered under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act or RERA.
However, those which have already got orders from NCLT for liquidation will not be considered.
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PM Modi inaugurates Global Investors’ Meet at Dharamshala
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the global investors meet at Dharamshala
The two day Global Investors’ Meet will be attended by diplomats, leaders from the corporate sector, senior policymakers, development agencies, entrepreneurs and investors from across the world.
The Investor Meet is being organised by Himachal Pradesh to attract foreign investment and create employment opportunities in the state.
Odisha government signs pact with Tata Strive, Tech Mahindra for skill upgradation
The Odisha state government signed agreements with Tata Strive and Tech Mahindra to add new dimensions in skilling and employability of the youth
The agreement between Directorate of Technical Education and Training and Tata Strive is aimed at imparting life skills to the students of all 49 government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in the state
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The pact between Tech Mahindra and the Biju Patnaik University of Technology will see setting up of a centre for excellence in artificial intelligence and machine learning. It will work on the proof of concept for real-life business problems to keep up with the market demand and enhance employability of engineering students.
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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik
Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal
Khadi gets separate unique HS code
The Ministry of Commerce and Industries has allocated a separate HS code for Khadi.
HS stands for Harmonized System and it is a six digit identification code.
It was developed by the WCO (World Customs Organization) and custom officers use HS Code to clear every commodity that enters or crosses any international border. Governments use HS codes and product descriptions to detect fraudulent activities.
Uttam rake: Indian Railways introduce first non-AC local train with CCTV cameras
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Indian Railways’ Western Railway Zone has introduced state of the art ‘Uttam Rake’ for the local trains in Mumbai.
The newly introduced rake has improved interiors and advanced features to make traveling in local a better experience.
The Uttam rake is equipped with better seats, CCTV cameras, red emergency buttons, anti-dent partitions, modular luggage racks.
CM Amarinder Singh launches first-of-its-kind ‘Punjab job helpline’ for job seekers
Punjab government has launched first of its kind Punjab job helpline number 76260-76260 for the job seekers.
Launching the Punjab Job Helpline as part of the State Government’s flagship ‘GharGharRozgar’ programme,
Chief Minister CaptAmarinder Singh described it as a platform to generate massive job opportunities to lakhs of job seekers across the State every year, connecting them effectively with prospective employers.
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The helpline aims to reach every household in Punjab and is designed to call 75,000 mobile and landline numbers daily.
To enable the data that will get created through an operation of this scale, the Punjab Job Helpline has a 110-seat backend call centre.
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Punjab CM Amarinder Singh
Punjab Governor V P Singh Badnore
AP government to introduce English medium for state schools
The Andhra Pradesh Government is set to introduce English medium in government schools right for first to eighth standard starting from the next academic year.
The programme, to be launched by the Chief Minister in Prakasamdistrict , the basic amenities in schools will be improved and in the first phase it would be taken up in 15,000 schools. This phase would be completed by March 2020, and in the next phase remaining schools will be taken up, the total number being around 40,000.
From the next academic year, instruction in English will begin . In subsequent years, it will be extended to cover the ninth and tenth standards as well. Teachers
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will be trained to teach in English and new teachers to be recruited would be tested for their proficiency in English.
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Lucknow railway station gets ‘Health ATM’
The Indian Railways has installed two ‘Health ATMs’ at the Charbagh railway station in Lucknow.
The kiosks, promoted by YOLO Health ATM, provide 16 health check-ups for Rs 50- 100. There are two types of check-ups — a 9-minute one that costs Rs 100, and a 6-minute one that costs Rs 50. The report is delivered instantly to the email or smartphone of the user.
Health ATMs can be defined as private, walk-in medical kiosks with integrated medical devices for basic vitals, cardiology, neurology, pulmonary testing, gynecology, basic laboratory testing and emergency facilities and staffed by a medical attendant. YOLO plans to install similar ‘Health ATMs’ in Bareilly and Moradabad soon.
The NorthEastern Railway has decided to extend the primary health check-up facility to other stations such as Gorakhpur, Gonda, Prayagraj and Basti.
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The check-ups include body mass index, blood pressure, body fat, hemoglobin, metabolic age, muscle mass, weight, height, temperature, muscle mass, basal metabolic rating, visceral fat, oxygen saturation, pulse rate, blood glucose, and bone mass.
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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adithiyanath
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel
Thaawarchand Gehlot Visits ‘Shilpotsav -2019’
Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot visited the “Shilpostav- 2019” to encourage the artisans at Dilli Haat, INA, in New Delhi.
Shilpostav- 2019 is the annual fair of artisans from across the country, belonging to the weaker sections of the society, which began on 1st November and will continue till 15th November 2019.
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is working towards empowering disadvantaged and marginalized artisans nationwide and in continuance of this, Shilpostav has been organized every year.
The range of products in this fair include – silk sarees, durries, readymade garments, Terracotta products, Jute Products, dress materials, Kashmiri shawls/stoles, leather, cane & bamboo products, hand embroidery, bead products,
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pearls, imitation jewellery, lakh products, decorative candles, wood carving, block printing, wooden toys, tie & dye, wood, marble artefacts and handloom etc.
Indian Railways launches 3 online applications for all-India rollout to strengthen IT enablement
Indian Railways has launched three applications for all-India roll out to strengthen its IT-enabled services which will help ensure proper monitoring of projects being undertaken by Railways.
The applications, namely CRS Sanction Management System, Rail-road crossing GAD approval system and TMS for construction aim at beefing up IT-enabled services.
The CRS Sanction Management System is an important aspect in construction, maintenance and up-gradation of railway assets.
Whereas Rail-road crossing GAD approval system will expedite preparation, processing and approval of general agreement drawings related to the construction of Road Over Bridges and Road Under Bridges.
Application TMS for construction has been developed for new assets being constructed by the construction organization.
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Union Minister PiyushGoyal
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India’s maternal mortality rate declines by 6.2 per cent in a year
India’s maternal mortality rate declined by 8 points in one year from 130 per lakh live births in 2014-16 to 122 per lakh live births in 2015-17, (registering a 6.2% decline) as per the latest special bulletin on MMR released by the Registrar General of India
with this persistent decline, India is on track to achieving the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) set for reducing the MMR by 2025 which is five years ahead of the fixed time-line of 2030.
India recently launched the ‘Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan’ (SUMAN) programme for zero preventable maternal and newborn deaths.
Eleven states have already achieved the ambitious target of MMR of 100 per lakh live births by 2020 set under the National Health Policy 2017.
These states are Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Telangana, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Karnataka and Haryana.
Seven states — Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala, West Bengal, Odisha, Rajasthan, Telangana — have shown decline in MMR that is greater than or equal to the national average of 6.2%.
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11,379 farmers committed suicide in 2016
The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) said that 11,379 farmers committed suicide in India in 2016.
The NCRB in its latest Accidental Death and Suicide report for 2016 says that there were 948 farmer suicides every month, or 31 suicides every day. The last report was released in 2015.
As per the data in the report, the number of farmer suicides in the country has plunged to 11,379 in 2016 from 12,360 in 2014 and 12,602 in 2015.
Overall, the data suggests that while farmer suicides have dipped by about 21%, those by farm labourers have risen by 10%.
The NCRB report also states that a vast majority of farmers who died by suicide in India were men, while women accounted for just 8.6% of farmer suicides in the country.
SC paves way for temple at disputed site at Ayodhya, alternative land for mosque
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In one of the most important and most anticipated judgements in India’s history, a 5-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi put an end to the more than a century old dispute.
The Supreme Court in a unanimous verdict granted the entire 2.77 acre of disputed land in Ayodhya to deity Ram Lalla in a set of four directions.
A 5-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi also directed the Centre and the Uttar Pradesh government to allot a 5-acre land to Muslims at a “prominent” place in Ayodhya for building a mosque.
Integrated Check Post of Kartarpur Corridor inaugurated by the Prime Minister at Dera Baba Nanak in Punjab
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has formally inaugurated the Integrated Check Post of the Kartarpur Corridor.
Kartarpur Sahib Corridor is a 4.7 kilometre long passage that connects Dera Baba Nanak Sahib in India’s Gurdaspur and Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan’s Kartarpur.
Narendra Modi flagged off the first batch of 500 pilgrims led by Akal Takhat Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh.
The state-of-the-art Passenger Terminal Building is on 15 acres land. The fully air conditioned building akin to an airport has over 50 immigration counters for facilitating about 5000 pilgrims a day.
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The corridor will facilitate visa-free movement but Indian pilgrims are required to carry their passports and will have to just obtain a permit to visit Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara (Pakistan) , which was established by Guru Nanak Dev in 1522.
India’s first elephant memorial comes up in Mathura
India-based conservation charity Wildlife SOS unveiled the country’s first elephant memorial in Mathura .
The memorial symbolises the sacrifice of these gentle giants who lost their lives while suffering brutality at the hands of humans.
Most elephants used in circuses and tourist rides are taken from the wild and undergo a lifetime of misery.
This unique memorial with stone boulders and engraved black granite plaques names some elephants who suffered this fate.
The memorial has been set up with the support of UP forest department.
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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adithiyanath
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel
Gujarat government gives nod for world’s first CNG port terminal at Bhavnagar
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Gujarat Government has given its nod to the world’s first CNG port terminal at Bhavnagar.
The U.K. based Foresight group and Mumbai based Padmanabh Mafatlal group joint venture will invest Rs.1900 crore to set up a CNG port terminal at Bhavnagar port.
Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board- GIDB under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has also approved this proposal.
The proposed CNG port terminal will have annual capacity of 6 million matric tone, which will increased the total handling capacity of the port to 9 million matric tones.
MoU for this project between Gujarat government arm Gujarat Maritime Board and London based Foresight Group was signed during the 2019 Vibrant Gujarat summit.
The new facility will be developed in the Northen side of present port, underwhich RoRo terminal, liquid terminal and container terminal will be developed in future.
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Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani
Gujarat Governor Acharya Dev Vrat
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Newly Discovered Species of Spider Named After Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar’s legendary status in the game of cricket has seen his fans find numerous ways to pay tribute to him.
Dhruv Prajapati, a junior researcher with the Gujarat Ecological Education & Research (GEER) Foundation, discovered two new species of spiders and named one after Tendulkar and the other after Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara, who played a key role in creating awareness on education in Kerala.
One named (one spider) Marengo sachintendulkar.
Another name is inspired by Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara who was a crusader in creating awareness about education in Kerala.
The two new species are a part of the Indomarengo and Marengo genus of Asian jumping spiders.
Swachh – Nirmal Tat Abhiyaan” week-long intensive Beach Cleaning Drive in 50 identified beaches of India
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To strive to make our beaches clean and create awareness amongst citizens about the importance of coastal ecosystems, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change are undertaking a mass cleanliness-cum-awareness drive in 50 identified beaches under the “Swachh – Nirmal Tat Abhiyaan”, from 11th -17th November, 2019.
The identified beaches are in 10 coastal States/Union Territories namely Gujarat, Daman and Diu, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha. The beaches have been identified after the consultation with the States/UTs.
The Ministry has also decided that on completion of the drive, best three beaches will be suitably awarded along with a Certificate of Appreciation for all the participating Eco-clubs.
IOCL gets Environment Ministry’s clearance to set up 2G ethanol plant in Panipat
The Ministry of Environment has granted clearance to the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) to set up a Rs 766-crore 2G ethanol plant in Haryana’s Panipat district.
This project not only promotes use of environment friendly fuel but also aids in fulfilment of government’s goal of doubling farmers’ income.
The IOCL had submitted a proposal seeking environment clearance for its proposed 100 KLPD Ligno-Cellulosic 2G ethanol plant at Baholi in Panipat district of Haryana.
Ethanol produced will be used for blending in transportation fuel.
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Recently, the central government had notified that no environmental clearance would be required by sugar mills to produce additional ethanol from sugarcane juice.
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Maharashtra under President’s rule for 3rd time in 59-year history
Imposition of President’s rule in Maharashtra is the first instance in the 59-year-old history of the state when Article 356 has been invoked due to inability of political parties to form a government after an assembly election.
Overall, this is third time that Maharashtra has come under the central rule. The present-day Maharashtra came into existence on May 1, 1960.
The BJP emerged as the single largest party with 105 seats followed by the Shiv Sena 56, the NCP 54 and the Congress 44.
Article 356 of the Constitution, under which President’s rule is imposed in a state, deals with ‘failure of constitutional machinery in the state’.
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The Union Cabinet recommended President’s rule in Maharashtra.
Hence, this is the first time that central rule has been imposed in the state due to inability of political parties to form a government after an assembly election.
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Cyclone Bulbul hits part of West Bengal and Odisha
Cyclone Bulbul hitseveral areas in West Bengal.
It made landfall between Sagar Island and Frazerganj.Bulbul triggered heavy rains in Odisha & West Bengal. Two people have been reported dead; one each from both states.
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Sishu Suraksha App to be launched in Assam
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The Assam State Commission for Protection of Child Rights is going to launch a mobile app Sishu Suraksha on the occasion of Children’s Day.
The purpose of the app is to empower citizens to take moral responsibility of protecting future generations.
The app can be used by anyone in the state to lodge a complaint which will be directly registered at Commission
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Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal
Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi
Union Minister Harsh Vardhan inaugurates exhibition of Technologies in Food Processing
Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurated an exhibition of Technologies in Food Processing developed by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research.
The exhibition organized in New Delhi showcases CSIR technologies in food sector to the industries and MSMEs. It also highlights the latest research and development being done in the food processing sector in the country.
The products developed through these technologies and innovations are cost- effective and healthier for people.
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Himachal Pradesh governor inaugurates Lavi Fair in Shimla
Himachal Pradesh Governor Bandaru Dattatreya inaugurated the four-day-long International Lavi fair in Shimla district’s Rampur
The campaign should be launched to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society to save the younger generation from its ill effects.
Dattatreya lauded the efforts of the organisers for carrying forward the rich tradition of the fair and added that woollens, dry fruits and other traditional crafts and products exhibited in the market were unique
The fair provided a good opportunity for promotion and sale of these products, besides benefiting the traditional craftsmen and farmers.
The governor also inaugurated the ”Kinnauri market” and an exhibition organised by various government departments and other organisations
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‘Bali Yatra’ Festival Begins In Cuttack, Odisha
The festival ‘Bali Yatra’, which is organised every year in memory of the rich maritime history of Odisha, was inaugurated in Cuttack.
The festival is organised at the bank of River Mahanadi every year to mark the day when ancient mariners from the state would set sail to the distant land of Bali, Sumatra, Java (Jawa) in Indonesia, Borneo and Sri Lanka, for the expansion of trade and culture.
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Odisha Governor GaneshiLal
UP govt launches e-Ganna app, web portal
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Uttar Pradesh government has launched a dedicated web portal and a mobile application, e-Ganna App, for sugarcane farmers of the state. Cane supply slip will now be issued to the farmers by sugar mills online.
The portal and the App will ensure transparency in the process of getting slips, and facilitate sugarcane supply by farmers to mills and check irregularities.
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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adithiyanath
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is 2020 Republic Day chief guest
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will attend next year’s Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest, as New Delhi and Brasilia seek to upgrade their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership with larger cooperation in defence and space sectors.
He is the third Brazilian President to be invited for Republic Day celebrations, after Fernando Henrique Cardoso in 1996 and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in 2004.
India gets USD 43 million from Green Climate Fund to boost climate resilience in 3 coastal states
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India kicked-off a USD 43 million project to boost climate resilience in three coastal states in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
The project is funded by the Green Climate Fund, established within the framework of the
Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to assist developing countries.
The six-year project will build climate-resilient livelihoods for 1.7 million people in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Odisha, offset 3.5 million tonnes of carbon, protect vulnerable ecosystems, and benefit another 10 million people with improved shoreline protection.
This pace-setting new initiative will help enhance resilience and adaptability, lead to emissions reductions and support sustainable livelihoods
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UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner
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Nitin Gadkari Inaugurates Khadi Pavilion at I.I.T.F.
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Union Minister of MSME and Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the Khadi Pavilion at the India International Trade Fair – IITF in New Delhi
The Pavilion entrance has been themed upon Sabarmati Ashram, with melodious Shehnai celebrating the ‘spirit of Indianness’
A wide range of products which includes food, handicrafts, leather, textiles and hosiery, readymade garments, wooden toys, cosmetics and herbal products offering a discount of up to 20% are being displayed in the Khadi Pavilion at IITF 2019
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Constituency Nagpur, Maharashtra
Andhra Pradesh CM launches ‘Nadu-Nedu’ Programme
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jaganmohan Reddy has launched the ‘Nadu- Nedu’ programme to introduce English medium from classes 1 to 6 in state-run schools.
He also announced that the government will introduce another scheme called ‘Amma Vodi’ in January 2020 to give incentives to mothers who send their children to school and continue their education till class 12.
In the first phase, the ‘Nadu-Nedu’ programme will be implemented in 15,715 schools. It will cover all schools in three years under a budget of Rs 12,000 crores. For the first year in the initial phase, Rs 3,500 crores will be spent for infrastructure development,
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Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy
Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan
Rajnath Singh to inaugurate Sisseri River Bridge in East Siang
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated Sisseri Bridge, built by the Border Road Organisation (BRO) on Pasighat-Bomjir Highway
The 200-metre long bridge between Jonai-Pasighat-Ranaghat-Roing road will provide connectivity between Dibang Valley and Siang to meet the long-pending demand of the people of Arunachal Pradesh
Mr Singh attended the Maitree Diwas celebration at strategically important Tawang District along the Indo-China Border.
The Government has adopted the Border Area Development Programme (BADP) in its plan keeping in view security of the people residing in the border areas
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Arunachal Pradesh CM PemaKhandu
Arunachal Pradesh Governor BD Mishra
India saw second highest pneumonia deaths of kids under 5 in 2018: UN
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India had the second-highest number of deaths of children under the age of five in 2018 due to pneumonia, a curable and preventable disease that claimed the life of one child every 39 seconds globally, according to a new report by the UN.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said that globally, pneumonia claimed the lives of more than 800,000 children under the age of five last year–or one child every 39 seconds. Most deaths occurred among children under the age of two, and almost 153,000 within the first month of life.
Five countries were responsible for more than half of child pneumonia deaths: Nigeria (162,000), India (127,000), Pakistan (58,000), the Democratic Republic of Congo (40,000) and Ethiopia (32,000).
This “forgotten epidemic” is now responsible for 15 per cent of deaths in children under the age of five, and yet, just three per cent of global infectious disease research spending is allocated to the disease,
National Mission ‘NISHTHA’ launched in J&K
National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement (NISHTHA) was launched in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir
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NISHTHA is a pioneer scheme being launched across the country, with a total of 86000 Elementary teachers of Government Schools being trained in J&K under the programme
The programme was formally inaugurated by Commissioner Secretary, School Education Department, Sarita Chauhan, which was attended by around 300 teachers, Key Resource Persons (KRPs) and Chief Education Officers, DIET Principals and Educational Administrators.
National Tribal Festival Aadi Mahotsav to begin in New Delhi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the National Tribal Festival “Aadi Mahotsav” in New Delhi.
The theme of the 15-day Mahotsav being held at Dilli Haat in INA, is celebration of the Spirit of Tribal Culture, Craft, Cuisine and Commerce.
The tribal textiles manufactured by master tribal craftsmen from Jammu & Kashmir in the North to Tamil Nadu in the South and from Gujarat in the West to Nagaland/Sikkim in the East will be the main attractions.
Delhi CM announces free septic tank cleaning service
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Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a scheme — Mukhyamantri Septic Tank Safai Yojana — which will allow the residents to avail of free septic tank cleaning service.
The scheme would entail the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) deploying 80 trucks along with trained staff to ensure the cleaning and maintenance of septic tanks across the city.
The scheme to fulfill the three-fold objective of collecting the waste from the septic tanks from the colonies, ensuring safe disposal of the waste in the Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) of the government, and deploy trained staff with all the safety equipment for the cleaning.
It will ensure the safety of sanitation workers and proper septic waste management to prevent contamination of the Yamuna.
SAANS campaign launched to curb pneumonia deaths in kids
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan launched ‘SAANS’, a campaign aimed at reducing child mortality due to pneumonia, which contributes to around 15 per cent of deaths annually of children under the age of five.
SAANS, short for ‘Social Awareness and Action to Neutralise Pneumonia Successfully’ was launched by the Union Health Ministry to mobilise people to protect children from pneumonia, and train health personnel and other stakeholders to provide prioritised treatment to control the disease.
The government aims to achieve a target of reducing pneumonia deaths among children to less than three per 1000 live births by 2025.
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A mass awareness campaign will also be launched about the effective solutions for pneumonia prevention like breast feeding, age appropriate complementary feeding, immunisation, good quality air etc.
Union Minister Smriti Irani along with Bill Gates launch Bharatiya Poshan Krishi Kosh
Union Minister of Women and Child Development (WCD) and Textiles, Smriti Irani, along with Bill Gates, co-chair of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, launched the Bharatiya Poshan Krishi Kosh (BPKK).
It seeks to promote healthy dietary practices and tackle under-nutrition in a sustainable manner.
It would be accessible to policy-makers, administrators, experts and communities in order to help meet nutritional outcomes in the country
Ministry of Women and Child Development & Ministry of Textiles
Union Minister Smriti Zubin Irani
Constituency Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
CBIC to organise 29th Regional Contact Points (RCP) meeting of Asia Pacific (A/P) region
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The 29thRegional Contact Points (RCP) meeting of Asia Pacific (A/P) region of the World Customs Organization (WCO) isbeing organised by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) at Puducherry from 18th to 20th November, 2019
WCO is the only inter-governmental international organisation engaged in setting up and implementaiton of principles and standards for cross border procedures and Customs.
Globally, WCO consist of six regions, each headed by a member country as Vice Chair of that region of WCO. India is member of Asia Pacific region of WCO and is also currently the Vice Chair since July 2018.
The last RCP was organised in Nov 2018 in Jaipur.
This is an important annual meeting in the region and is designed to address regional development in a number of areas, to discuss on various issues linked to cross border trade procedures and to enhance communication and experience sharing between the member countries.
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WCO Secretary General Kunio Mikuriya
WCO Headquarters Brussels, Belgium
Yogi Adityanath inaugurates North India’s 1st sugar mill which will produce ethanol
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has inaugurated North India’s first sugar mill which will produce ethanol direct from sugarcane.
The mill was inaugurated in Pipraich area of Gorakhpur.
Government is working to restore the pride of Sugar Bowl’ of east Uttar Pradesh.
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CM Yogi Adithiyanath
Governor Anandiben Patel
4th India International Cherry Blossom Festival concludes at Shillong
The 4th edition of the India International Cherry Blossom Festival 2019 was organised in Shillong, Meghalaya from November 13 to 16, 2019.
It may be mentioned that South Korea is the partner country in this year’s Cherry Blossom Festival.
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It may be mentioned that a bilateral summit between South Korea and Meghalaya to foster socio-economic friendship was also held.
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Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma
Meghalaya Governor Tathagata Roy
Pakistan becomes first country to introduce new vaccine to combat typhoid
Pakistan is the first country in the world to introduce World Health Organisation- recommended typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV) in its national immunisation program.
An India-made vaccine Typbar TCV, will play a significant role. About 1.2 crore doses of the vaccine have been supplied by Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech for this initiative.
Pakistan is launching the project in Sindh province, which is the centre of an ongoing extensively drug-resistant (XDR) typhoid outbreak that began in November 2016.
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Pakistan PM Imran Khan
Home Ministry Launches Campaign To End Violence Against Women
The Home Ministry in collaboration with the UN Women today flagged off an awareness campaign to end violence against women from Sultanpur metro station in Delhi
The initiative is part of the #OrangeTheWorld global campaign. As part of the campaign, people would be made aware about India’s single emergency helpline 112, an internationally recognised emergency number used in several countries
The 112 service can be reached through voice call, 112 India App, SMS, email, respective state”s 112 website and the panic button on mobile phones
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Union Minister Amit Shah
Constituency Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Telangana gets its first ‘child-friendly’ police station at Hyderabad’s Medipally
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The state of Telangana got its first ‘child-friendly’ police station at Medipally in Hyderabad
The child-friendly police station was decorated with wall paintings, furnished with beds and water coolers in order to make children visiting the police stations, comfortable and feel relaxed.
The police station was designed and built in collaboration with NGO Bachpan Bachao Andolan (BBA), founded by Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi.
In addition to this, the presence of books, toys and games in these rooms will aid in making children less anxious
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Telangana CM Chandrasekhar Rao
Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan
Assam Govt approves 1 Tola Gold to Brides free of cost under Arundhati scheme
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The Assam Cabinet has approved the Arundhati scheme to provide gold at free of cost to the brides.
Under the scheme the government has proposed to give 1 tola of gold (11.66 grams) to brides’ parents belonging to the economically weaker sections of the society.
With the aim to reduce child marriage under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act that a girl in India cant get married before the age of 18, and a boy cant get married before 21 years of age, this scheme can be availed by formal registration of the marriage under the Special Marriage (Assam) Rules, 1954 at the time of marriage.
This is only limited to the weaker section of the society whose annual income is below Rs 5 lakh irrespective of caste, creed, religion etc.
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Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal
Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi
Cabinet approves establishment of National Institute for Sowa-Rigpa in Leh
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The Union Cabinet has approved setting up of the National Institute for Sowa- Rigpa in Leh as an autonomous organization.
Sowa-Rigpa is a traditional Tibetan system of medicine practised in the Himalayan belt of India. It is popular in Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal’s Darjeeling, Himachal Pradesh and the Union Territory of Ladakh.
The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the establishment of the NISR as autonomous body under the Ministry of AYUSH at an estimated cost of Rs 47.25 crore.
Kolkata Becomes First City to Install ‘Third Umpire’ RT-PCR Machines for Speedy Detection of Dengue
Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has installed first of its kind high-end reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) machines in India for quick detection of diseases like dengue, tuberculosis and swine flu.
These machines are to serve as a ‘third umpire’ in situations when medical reports and blood tests reveal contradictory results.
Through these machines, tests will be conducted free of cost.
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Four machines have been installed in the initial stages of the project at Hatbagan in North Kolkata, Behala, Jadavpur and at Haji Mohammad Mohsin Square in central part of the city.
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar
Robot CYBIRA launched to aid cops in Visakhapatnam to take complaints
Visakhapatnam Police have launched first of its kind cybersecurity interactive robotic agent robot, CYBIRA stationed at Maharanipeta Police Station, which can automatically take complaints in an effective manner.
A start-up company Robo Coupler Private Limited has designed a robot ‘CYBIRA’ (cybersecurity interactive robotic agent) for registering and disposing of complaints at the police station in an effective manner.
The new facility was launched by the Commissioner of Police (CP) R K Meena.
CYBIRA will deliver an acknowledgement to the respective complainant and investigating officer to resolve the issue within 24 hours. Each complaint will have a deadline for a maximum of three days to get resolved.
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Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy
Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Finland for strengthening cooperation in the field of Tourism
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for strengthening cooperation in the field of Tourism.
The main objectives of the Memorandum of understanding,
Establish the basis for a cooperative relationship to encourage and promote successful bilateral cooperation in the field of tourism .
Sharing data;knowledge, expertise etc. related to tourism
Sharing experiences in making polices, regulation and standards in planning, implementation and development of tourism policy
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Facilitating the identification and expansion of joint projects, pilots and partnerships between companies and organizations through visits, meetings, workshops, co-creation sessions and site evaluations
Exchanging best practices through workshops and study visits for experts of Finland and India on the field of cooperation
Encouraging development of partnerships in the context of multilateral development programs and projects of international Financial Institutions, in which both Participants have common interests
Cabinet approves extension/renewal of the extant Pharmaceuticals Purchase Policy (PPP) with the same terms and conditions
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved extension/renewal of Pharmaceuticals Purchase Policy (PPP) for pharmaceutical Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) till their closure/strategic disinvestment.
Extension/renewal of the policy would help the pharma CPSUs in optimum utlilization of their existing facilities, enable them to generate revenues to pay salaries to their employees, help them in keeping the costly, sophisticated machinery in running condition resulting in higher return at the time of disposal in case of CPSUs under closure and better valuation in case of CPSUs under disinvestment.
Pharmaceuticals Purchase Policy (PPP) was approved by the Cabinet on 30.10.2013 for a period of five years in respect of 103 medicines manufactured by pharma CPSUs and their subsidiaries. The policy is applicable to purchases by Central/ State Government departments and their Public Sector Undertakings etc. The pricing of the products is done by National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA).
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The procuring entity can purchase from Pharma CPSUs and their subsidiaries subject to their meeting Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) norms as per Schedule ‘M’ of the Drugs & Cosmetic Rules. The term of the policy expired on 09.12.2018.
Union Cabinet approves import of 1.2 lakh tonnes onion
The Union Cabinet gave its approval to the Food Ministry’s recent decision to import 1.2 lakh tonnes of onions in a bid to improve the domestic availability of the key kitchen staple and check prices.
Food and Consumer Affai₹ Minister Ram Vilas Paswan had announced that the government will import 1,00,000 tonnes of onions through state-run MMTC, which has already floated a tender for buying 4,000 tonnes of the commodity from the global market. The government is also facilitating private imports and also relaxed phytosanitary and fumigation norms till December.
Retail prices of onions are continuing to rule above ₹60/kg in the national capital and other consuming centres.
Onion prices have come under pressure due to 26% fall in the production to 52.06 lakh tonnes during the kharif output late-kharif seasons of 2019-20.
Cabinet approves amendments in TOT model
The Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs approved amendments in National Highways Authority of India’s (NHAI’s) Toll Operate Transfer (TOT) model to make it more attractive for private investors.
The TOT model is part of the government’s efforts to monetize public infrastructure and build new assets.
As a part of the changes, public funded projects– engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and Build Operate Transfer (BOT) — that are operational for more than a year after beginning commercial operations can be monetized
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through TOT model. Till now, the model authorized NHAI to monetize such projects that were operational for atleast two years.
Another key change that the Cabinet approved is that now NHAI has been allowed to vary the concession period of toll projects between 15-30 years.
The government has identified around 75 operational highway projects for potential monetization under the TOT, bundled into 10 separate bids to attract economics of scale for the private sector.
I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar inaugurates Film Bazaar on sidelines of golden jubilee edition of IFFI 2019
The Film Bazaar, which is being organised by the National Film Development Corporation, was inaugurated by the Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on the sidelines of the golden jubilee edition of the International Film Festival of India.
The Film Bazaar encourages creative and financial collaboration between the South Asian and International film communities
‘Film Bazaar’ is held every year at the Marriott Resort in Goa between November 20 and 24.
E-Cigarette bill banning production, import & sale of E- Cigarette & related products introduced in Lok Sabha
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Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan today introduced a bill to prohibit the production, manufacture, import, export, transport, sale, distribution, storage and advertisement of electronic cigarettes
Home Ministry on 20th of November issued an order to all states and UTs, enabling law enforcement officials to conduct searches on-premises for the product without a warrant.
A punishment of one-year imprisonment and a fine of one lakh rupees have been proposed for first-time offenders. The storage of e-cigarettes is punishable with imprisonment of up to six months or a fine of up to 50 thousand rupees or both.
E-cigarettes are the most common form of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems.
These are basically devices that do not burn or use tobacco leaves. Instead, they vaporise a solution using a battery
Arun Bhoomi: First Hindi daily launched in Arunachal Pradesh
After launching the first Hindi daily of the state, ‘Arun Bhoomi’, in a ceremony.
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Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said that the state government would soon review its advertisement policy that would also benefit the newly launched Hindi daily of the state.
He hoped that the major population of the country, who speak and read Hindi, would get easy access to news, information and knowledge about Arunachal Pradesh.
Khandu called Hindi as the bond that unites the diverse ethnic tribes of the state who speak different dialects.
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Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu
Arunachal Pradesh Governor BD Mishra
Assam government releases the new Land Policy 2019 after 30 years
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal released the new Land Policy 2019 in Guwahati.
The Land Policy was approved by Cabinet on 21st October and it has been prepared by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department after 30 years. It was last prepared in 1989.
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Chief Minister stated that the state government has given a lot of emphasis in preparing the Policy to safeguard the interest of the indigenous people. The Policy would remove complications regarding land allotments and settlements.
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Kalaburagi Airport Inaugurated Under UDAN
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa inaugurated the newly-constructed Kalaburagi airport which will now connect Bengaluru with the Hyderabad- Karnataka region
The first flight from Kalaburagi Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru took off today after the inauguration of Kalaburagi airport
The airport has been built under the UDAN-RCS Scheme of Govt. of India and is spread across 742 acres and developed at an estimated cost of Rs. 176 crores.
So far, 230 routes and 42 airports have been operationalized under UDAN. UDAN will connect all States and UTs of the country with around 700 routes, laying the foundation of a new regional segment in India’s aviation market.
AP bureaucrat to head panel on petrochemical investment
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The Centre has appointed senior Andhra Pradesh bureaucrat Rajat Bhargava as head of a high-level committee to suggest necessary policy initiatives for attracting more investments into the Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemical Investment Regions (PCPIR) in the country.
Bhargava, the AP Industry and Infrastructure Principal Secretary, was appointed by the Union Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals.
Jal Shakti Minister releases short documentary film on Water Conservation named ‘SHIKHAR SE PUKAR’
Union Minister for Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat released a short documentary film on Water Conservation named ‘SHIKHAR SE PUKAR’ in New Delhi.
The film has been made to promote ‘Jalshakti Abhiyan’ and is based on the Journey of an IAS Officer Ravindra Kumar, who climbed Everest this year to attract the attention of people from top of the Everest on the serious issue of Water Conservation and stopping Water Pollution.
It also picturizes the difficulties and challenges in climbing the highest peak of the world.
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4-day Northeast festival in Varanasi
A four-day festival showcasing art, culture, cuisine, handicrafts and handlooms of the northeastern region will be held for the first time in Varanasi.
‘Destination North East’ festival, which will begin in the temple town of Uttar Pradesh, will exhibit the striking similarities between the Ganga and Brahmaputra basins in terms of ancient culture, diverse handlooms and silk products, spiritual heritage and vibrant tourist hubs.
All eight Northeastern states will participate the event, to be held at the IIT (BHU) ground, to display their handicrafts, handloom, organic products and cultural troupes.
During the festival, the visitors will have live experience of the artisans and artistes from the Northeast working on their looms and crafts, performing their songs and dances in the open stage.
J-K achieves highest road length in country under PMGSY, 11,400 km construction completed
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The Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir has achieved the highest road length in the country under the Pradhan Mantri Grameen Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in this year.
The region has witnessed construction of 11,400 kilometres covering 1,838 habitations so far.
The PMGSY is an initiative launched by the central government to provide good all-weather road connectivity to unconnected villages in the country.
The central government has released Rs 836.64 crores under the Prime Minister’s Development Programme (PMDP) for vital health projects in the UT.
PM Modi launches Fit India School grading system
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Fit India School grading system in schools across the country.
The Fit India School rankings have been divided into three categories — The Fit India Schools, which is the first level of ranking, Fit India School (3 star) and Fit India School (5 star).
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The level of ranking will depend on how much importance the school gives to inculcating fitness among its students and teachers, besides facilities available for fitness activities.
India to host SCO forum of Young Scientists and Innovators next year
India will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Forum of Young Scientists and Innovators in 2020.
The 5th Meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member States Heads of Ministries and Departments of Science and Technology and Permanent Working Group on S&T Cooperation concluded in Moscow, Russia.
Eight SCO member states’ heads of delegation signed the Protocol of the 5th Meeting of Ministries and Departments of Science and Technology.
India will be the host of Council of Heads of Government (Prime Ministers) of SCO Member States in 2020, which will approve the Draft SCO Roadmap on cooperation between research institutions of SCO Member States for the period 2021-2023.
Over 7 crore farmers benefited under PM-KISAN scheme
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Over seven crore farmers have been benefited under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme.
Under this scheme, six thousand rupees per year are being given in three instalments to the farmers.
Over one crore 67 lakh farmers in Uttar Pradesh are benefited under the scheme which is the highest among all the all states.
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Inaugurates National Tribal Craft Mela
Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik inaugurated National Tribal Craft Mela- 2019 in Bhubaneswar.
The 7-day long 8th National Tribal Crafts Mela has been organised with the objective of promotion and popularisation of traditional tribal arts and crafts.
Handloom products, iron and bamboo products, handicraft items, puppets, tribal textiles, and embroidery work, tribal paintings and many more tribal products will be showcased during the fair.
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Sangai Festival 2019 begins in Manipur
In Manipur, week-long Manipur Sangai Festival 2019 started.
The festival is organized by the State Tourism Department and biggest festival held annually to promote tourism.
The formal inaugural function of the festival was held at Hapta Kangjeibung at Imphal.
During the festival, cultural programmes, traditional games, folk dance and classical music will be performed by different communities of the State as well as from other States. The festival will conclude on the 30th of this month.
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Etawah lion safari opened for public
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The Etawah Lion Safari was thrown open for publicin UP.
Formally known as Etawah Safari Park, it is spread in 350 hectares of land and has been developed as an educative tourist destination for children as well as youths.
Besides the lion breeding centre, the facility is equipped with hospital, staff quarters backed by assured water and electric supply and is manned by trained staff.
It was envisioned by then Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav in 2005 and the permission to establish a lion breeding centre and lion safari were obtained from the Central government in 2013.
Uttar Pradesh govt to set up state’s 1st vulture conservation
Uttar Pradesh government will set up state’s first vulture conservation and breeding centre in farenda area of Maharajganj district to conserve the endangered vulture population
There has been a sharp decline in the population of vultures in the country which has come down from 40 million to 19,000 in a span of over three decades.
States’ first vulture conservation and breeding centre of its kind will be set up on the lines of Jatayu Conservation Breeding Centre at Pinjore in Haryana, which is also the first in the country
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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adithiyanath
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel
Ban on Bodo insurgents extended for 5 years
The central government to extend the ban on Assam-based Bodo insurgent group National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) by another five years, citing that the terrorist outfit had continued to indulge in illegal and violent activities intended to disrupt the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India.
The NDFB, formed in 1986, seeks to obtain a sovereign Boroland for the Bodo people.
The ministry has extended the ban on NDBF under the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
NDFB has been involved in 62 violent incidents since January 2015, resulting in killings of 19 civilians and 55 extremists, besides the arrest of 450 ultras and confiscation of 444 arms from them.
Jagan Govt Launches Helpline to Deal with Graft-Related Complaints in Andhra Pradesh
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched ‘14400’, a citizen helpline number meant to enable people to complain about corruption in government departments.
The chief minister made the first call on the occasion to the call centre and enquired about its functioning.
Citizens could directly call the helpline and lodge a complaint against corruption in any government department and asked officials to ensure the grievances are resolved within 15 to 30 days.
The state government has already engaged the Indian Institute of Management- Ahmedabad (IIM-A) to study the structural issues in government departments vis- à-vis corruption and come out with measures required to tackle them.
The IIM-A team is expected to submit its report in February 2020.
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Chhattisgarh to get fourth tiger reserve
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Chhattisgarh is set to have Guru Ghasidas National Park in Kotiya district as its fourth ‘tiger reserve’.
The decision was taken in the 11th meeting of Chhattisgarh State Wildlife Board chaired by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.
Presently there are three tiger reserves in the state which are: Achanakmar Tiger Reserve, Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve and Indravati Tiger Reserve. With this new announcement, four tiger reserves will get functional in the state.
The Lemru Elephant Reserve will come into existence soon by merging the forest areas of Korba, Katghora, Dharamjigarh and Surguja forest divisions of Korba, Raigad and Surguja districts. The total area records to be of about one thousand 995 square kilometers.
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Lok Sabha passes bill to merge Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu
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The Lok Sabha passed the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (Merger of Union Territories) Bill, 2019.
The bill, which seeks to merge the two union territories into one, now awaits passage in the Rajya Sabha. The move comes three months after Jammu and Kashmir was divided into two UTs—Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli has just one district while Daman and Diu has two.
For the government to have Minimum Government, Maximum Governance, and considering small population and limited geographical area of both the Union Territories and to use the services of officers efficiently, it has been decided to merge the UTs of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu into a single UT.
HRD Minister launches Kartavya portal
Union HRD Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ launched the kartavya.ugc.ac.in portal on the occasion of ‘Constitution Day’, as a part of year- long Nagrik Kartavya Paalan Abhiyan being observed throughout the country.
The portal will be used primarily for holding monthly essay competitions for students as well as other activities like quizzes, debates, poster making, etc pertaining to Nagrik Kartavya Paalan Abhiyan.
Nagrik Kartavya Paalan Abhiyan will give direction to the youth of the country.
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Assam bans gutka, pan masala containing tobacco-nicotine for one year
In a move to make Assam a tobacco free state, the state government imposed a complete ban on the sale, manufacture, storage, distribution, transportation and display of gutka, pan masala and chewing materials containing tobacco and nicotine.
The Assam government has banned the gutka, pan masala and chewing materials containing tobacco and nicotine for a period of one year in the state under Clause (A) of Sub-Section 2 of Section 30 of the Food Safety & Security Act, 2006.
The prohibition has been made under the regulations of 2, 3 and 4 of the Food Safety & Standards (Prohibitions and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations 2011 of the Food Safety & Standards Act.
India gifts 2 electric vehicles to Pashupati Temple Trust to help elderly pilgrims
The government gifted two electric vehicles to Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) in Nepal to help elderly pilgrims and differently-abled visiting the holy temple.
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After handing over the eco-friendly vehicles, manufactured by India’s Gayam Motor Works, Namrita Puri, president of Indian Women’s Association (IWA) in Kathmandu said that the vehicles will also create employment opportunities for two women.
It provides a forum for the interaction with Nepali women and works to promote goodwill and friendship between the Indian and Nepali community.
The two 8 seater electric vehicles with high-end Lithium-ion batteries were handed over to Pradip Dhakal, Member-Secretary of the PADT.
The PADT is established to conserve and operate the Pashupatinath Temple and adjoining Area, which is enlisted as UNESCO’s World Heritage Site.
Ministry of Shipping approves Loktak Inland Waterways Project
The Ministry of Shipping gave approval for the development of Loktak Inland Waterways Improvement Project in Manipur under the Central Sector scheme.
The estimated cost of the project is Rs 25.58 crore. The Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in the Northeast located at Moirang in Manipur.
The project will develop the inland water transport connectivity in the Northeast States and give a boost to the tourism sector also.
20th Edition of Hornbill Festival begins in Nagaland
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The much-awaited festival, the Hornbill Festival began with a colourful blend of culture and tradition with a modern twist at Naga Heritage Kisama in Nagaland. This is the 20th edition of Hornbill Festival.
The festival organised by Nagaland Government is an annual tourism promotional event to showcase the state’s traditional and rich cultural heritage in all its ethnicity, diversity and grandeur.
Highlights of the ceremony include a colourful display of Naga Culture themed as “Colours of Nagaland.
OBITUARY
Veteran CPI leader GurudasDasgupta passes away
Veteran communist leader and trade unionist GurudasDasgupta, considered a very capable parliamentarian, passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was 82.
Dasgupta was a three-term RajyaSabha member. He was also elected to the LokSabha twice in 2004 and 2009.
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Sadako Ogata, first female UN refugee chief, passes away
Japan’s Sadako Ogata, the first woman appointed to head the UN’s refugee agency UNHCR, has passed away at the age of 92.
Ogata was widely respected for her efforts to help refugees and internally displaced people around the world and emphasised making visits to conflict zones during her tenure from 1991-200
Telugu actress Geetanjali Ramakrishna passed away
Veteran Telugu actress Geetanjali Ramakrishna has passed away
The veteran actor had appeared in several films in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi, and had also worked with cinema giants like NT Rama Rao.
Originally born as Mani in Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh, she was married to popular actor Ramakrishna
Industrialist and son of Modinagar’s founder, K KModi passes away
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The scion of one of the oldest business families in the country – the Modi family – and the eldest son of late RaiBahadurGujarmalModi (founder of the city of Modinagar), Krishan Kumar Modi passed away.
Modi led FICCI in 1997 and was also the president of Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry from 2002 to 2006.
Retired Judge of Madras High Court N.V. Balasubramanian Passed Away
Retired Judge of Madras High Court Justice N. V. Balasubramanian has passed away
Justice Balasubramanian was appointed by the Tamil Nadu government as Chairman of committees on fixation of fee for self-financing professional colleges and polytechnics.
Balasubramanian served as the Madras High Court judge from 1996 – 2007
Former Maharashtra minister Babasaheb Dhabekar passed away
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Former Maharashtra minister Babasaheb Dhabekar has passed away
Dhabekar was the water resources minister when the Shiv Sena-BJP alliance government was in power in the 90s.
Renowned Bengali Author and Padma Shri Awardee Nabaneeta Dev Sen Passes Away
Renowned Bengali author Nabaneeta Dev Sen passed away at 81 years following a prolonged illness.
She had published more than 80 books in Bengali. Her first collection of poems ‘Pratham Pratyay’ was published in 1959. In 1959, she married Amartya Sen, an economist and academician, who was later awarded the Nobel prize in 1998.
Former Mohun Bagan General Secretary Anjan Mitra Passes Away
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Former General Secretary of Mohun Bagan club Anjan Mitra passed away following multiple problems, he was 72.
A chartered accountant by profession, Mitra was an ardent football and Mohun Bagan fan since his childhood, and remained associated with the famous club as an administrator for three decades. He served as the club general secretary for 23 years, before stepping down last year.
Former Chief Election Commissioner TN Seshan passed away
Former Chief Election Commissioner Tirunellai Narayana Seshan has passed away
Seshan was a retired 1955 batch Indian Administrative Service officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre,
Seshan had led the Election Commission from 1990 to 1996 and he was the 10th Chief Election Commissioner of India
He had received the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award, considered Asia’s Nobel, for his initiatives in making the electoral process more transparent.
Mathematician Vashishtha Narayan Singh Passes Away
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Renowned mathematician Vashishtha Narayan Singh passed away after a prolonged illness.
The renowned mathematician, who once worked at NASA and California University.
Veteran actor Shaukat Kaifi passes away in Mumbai
Veteran actor and Shabana Azmi’s mother Shaukat Kaifi passed away in Mumbai
Her last film was Shaadi Ali’s ‘Saathiya’.
She and her husband were leading lights of the Indian People’s Theatre Association (IPTA) and the Progressive Writers Association (IWA), which were the cultural platforms of the Communist Party of India.
Former Madhya Pradesh CM Kailash Joshi Passes away
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kailash Joshi has passed away at the age of 91, after a prolonged illness.
Joshi, who was called as the ‘saint of politics’, served as the state’s chief minister from 1977 to 1978. He was MLA for eight terms and also served as member of both the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha.
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Cartoonist Sudhir Dhar Passes away
Renowned cartoonist Sudhir Dhar, whose works have graced several newspapers in a career spanning 58 years passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Dhar began his career with The Statesman in 1961, after which he moved toHindustan Times. His cartoons have also appeared in The Independent, The Pioneer, Delhi Times, New York Times, Washington Post and Saturday Review,among others.
Former Indian Navy chief Sushil Kumar passes away
Former Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sushil Kumar passed away following a brief illness.
Sushil Kumar was Navy Chief from 1998-2001.
He authored a book named “A Prime Minister to Remember- Memories of a Military Chief” which highlighted the key defence-related decisions taken by late former Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Renowned US rock climber Brad Gobright passes away
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One of the world’s most renowned rock climbers, Brad Gobright, passed away after falling off a mountain in Mexico.
Brad Gobright, 31, fell roughly 1,000 feet to his death while descending the steep cliff face known as Sendero Luminoso in El Portero Chico, while his companion, fellow climber Aidan Jacobson, 26, survived after falling a shorter distance into a bush.
Japan’s Ex-Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone passes away
Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone passed away. He was 101.
He served as Prime Minister of Japan and President of the Liberal Democratic Party from 1982 to 1987.
RANKING
India among top nations with most conducive environment for financial inclusion: Global Microscope report
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India is placed among the top nations with the most conducive environment for financial inclusion in terms of allowing non-banks to issue e-money, proportionate customer due diligence and effective consumer protection.
According to The Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2019 Global Microscope on Financial Inclusion report, the overall environment for financial inclusion has improved globally with India, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay and Mexico having the most favourable conditions for inclusive finance.
Only four countries – Colombia, India, Jamaica and Uruguay – scored perfectly across all four parameters.
Maharashtra tops list in delivering justice to citizens, Goa among smaller states
Maharashtra is the top state in delivering justice to its citizens, according to the India Justice Report by Tata Trusts. Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Punjab and Haryana are some of the top states that fared well in delivering justice to its citizens.
The India Justice Report is a quantitative analysis of the four pillars of justice – judiciary, police, prisons and legal aid.
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They are being quantitatively studied on the basis of budgetary allocation, human resources, workload, diversity, infrastructure and trends using only government data.
Among the seven small states, Goa topped the list, followed by Sikkim and Himachal Pradesh.
Indian firms in Fintech 100 list: Paytm, OlaMoney make it to top 10
Eight Indian fintech firms were featured in the KPMG and H2 Ventures’ ‘Fintech100’ list, with Paytm and OlaMoney making it to top 10.
The Fintech100 list comprises 27 payments and transaction firms, 19 wealth companies, 17 insurance companies, 15 lending companies, 9 neo banks and 13 companies that operate across multiple fintech sectors.
India adds over 1100 start-ups in 2019, continues to be 3rd
Adding over 1,100 start-ups in 2019, India continues to reinforce its position as the third largest start-up ecosystem across the world, taking the total number of tech start-ups to 8900-9300 in the last five years.
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The IT industry body also said that Indian startup ecosystem is geared up for “10X” growth trajectory by 2025.
As per the “Indian Tech Start-up Ecosystem” released by NASSCOM, the Indian start-up ecosystem continues to be the third-largest in the world with a total of 24 Unicorns. (unicorn is a start-up with >$1Bn valuation).
China is on top with 206 Unicorns and US is on second with 203 unicorns.
Bangladesh tops business bribery risk in South Asia
Bangladesh has the highest business bribery risk among South Asian courtiers, according to the Trace Bribery Matrix which releases annual ranking for 200 countries.
The Matrix evaluates countries under four parameters which are business interaction with the government, anti-bribery deterrence, transparency and civil society oversight.
Bangladesh has been placed at 178 position among 200 countries in terms of business bribery risk. It has been on the high risk country list of Trace Bribery Matrix since 2014 when the first matrix was released.
In South Asia, Pakistan and Afghanistan are the only countries where the bribery risk is ‘high’. Bhutan has the lowest risk of bribery on the index in South Asia as it is placed at 52 in the ranking.
Overall, according to this year’s TRACE Matrix data, Somalia, South Sudan, North Korea, Yemen and Venezuela presented the highest risk of bribe demands. New Zealand, Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Finland presented the lowest bribery risk.
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TRACE is a US based organisation which provides ranking to various countries in terms of the risk of bribery companies face in doing business in those countries.
BIS study: Mumbai tops ranking for quality of tap water, Delhi lowest
According to a Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) study, Mumbai ranks the highest in the quality of water among capital cities in states where samples of tap water were tested.
In Mumbai, all 10 samples of tap water passed the BIS test. Second in the list in Hyderabad, where only one sample failed. However, at the bottom of the list is Delhi, where all 11 samples failed the BIS test — thereby reaffirming that the capital city has the poorest water quality, the BIS study put.
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Bill Gates just overtook Jeff Bezos to reclaim his spot as world’s richest person
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Billionairephilanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates regained his status as the world’s richest person for the first time in two years on Friday, topping Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Bloomberg
Shares landedGates’ net worth at $110 billion, while Bezos is at $108.7 billion.
Bernard Arnault, Europe’s richest person, came third on the list with fortune $102.7 billion.
Reliance Industries Limited ChairmanMukesh Ambani is the richest Indian in the list positioned at 14th spot with net worth of $56.7 billion.
India ranks 59 on IMD World Talent Ranking Report
India has slipped 6 places to 59 rank on a global annual list of 63 countries in the latest edition of IMD World Talent Ranking
Switzerland was topped the index. Denmark was placed second and Sweden, was in the third place.
The ranking, which is based on the performance in three main categories — investment and development, appeal and readiness
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New Delhi 9th fastest-growing prime residential market in the world
New Delhi is now the 9th fastest growing prime residential market in the world with average luxury home prices in areas such as Greater Kailash, Vasant Vihar, Anand Niketan, Defence Colony and Green Park rising by 4.4 percent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2019, according to a new report by Knight Frank.
While Delhi’s ranking has moved up by one place to 9th spot, Mumbai is at 28th position, up two places from 30th rank. The country’s financial capital clocked a 0.8 percent year-on-year rise in prices.
However, Bengaluru has slipped five places to 20th spot, registering a 2.1 percent year-on-year rise in prices.
Globally, Moscow leads the index this quarter with prime home prices rising by 11.1 percent over the 12 months to September 2019, followed by Frankfurt (10.3 percent) and Taipei (8.9 percent). Seoul was the weakest-performing global city in the year to September, with luxury home prices falling by 12.9 percent.
Satya Nadella tops Fortune’s Businessperson of the Year list
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Microsoft’s India-born Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella has occupied the top spot in Fortune’s Businessperson of the Year 2019 list, an annual compilation that also includes Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga and Arista head Jayshree Ullal.
Banga is ranked 8th, while Ullal comes in at the 18th spot in the list for which Fortune looked at 10 financial factors ranging from total return to shareholders to return on capital. Both Banga and Ullal are of Indian-origin.
Elizabeth Gaines of Fortescue Metals Group is on second, Brian Niccol is on third.
Bangalore is India’s top-ranked city in new global prosperity index
Bangalore emerged as India’s highest ranked city at No. 83 in a new index of the world’s 113 cities in terms of economic and social inclusivity, topped by Zurich in Switzerland.
Delhi at 101 and Mumbai at 107 are the other Indian cities to make at the index, with the top 20 awarded a PICSA Seal as the world’s highest-ranked cities building inclusive prosperity.
Bilbao, the host city of the new index, is ranked at 20.
Global Terrorism Index 2019
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The Global Terrorism Index released by the Australia based Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) ranks 163 countries according to the impact of terrorism on the basis of factors such as the number of attacks, fatalities, injuries and the extent of property damage.
Afghanistan was the country most impacted by terrorism in 2018, replacing Iraq, which had held that position since 2004.
India has been placed at 7th position in terms of country most impacted by terrorism.
Since 2002, all the countries have remained on the 10 most impacted list apart from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
India ranks 8th in WHO study on physical activity among adolescents
India is ranked among the top ten countries in the list of most physically active adolescents, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) study. While
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Bangladesh tops the list with most active teenagers, USA comes fourth in the list of 146 countries.
India is ranked eighth overall, with almost 26.1 per cent of its adolescents leading a healthy life. The Philippines was the most inactive country among boys, whereas South Korea had the least active girl adolescents, with just 3 per cent indulging in physical activity daily.
The new WHO study also finds that at least 80% of the school-goers who are in their teen years do not have an hour of physical activity a day.In a study by the Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, the reason for the high activity among teenagers in India could be due to the high craze for sports like cricket, while in the USA, the focus on sports like volleyball, football and baseball have ensured more adolescents take the field.
NOMURA’S FOOD VULNERABILITY INDEX (NFVI)
According to a new report by Nomura Global Market Research, India is ranked 44 out of 110 countries in Nomura’s Food Vulnerability Index (NFVI).
Nomura’s Food Vulnerability Index (NFVI) ranks countries on the basis of their exposure to large swings in food prices.
Nomura is an Asia-headquartered financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries.
India has 96 universities ranked, including 20 brand new entries in QS World University Rankings: Asia 2020
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India has 96 universities ranked, including 20 brand new entries in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2020. The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) leads nationally at overall 34th place, and it is followed by IIT Delhi (IITD) in the 43rd place and by IIT Madras (IITM) in the 50th position.
Overall for the second consecutive year, the National University of Singapore stands top among Asia’s best universities. It is followed by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and the University of Hong Kong, China.
Only Mainland China is more represented than India, with 118 featured universities. Among these, 4 stands in the top 10 list.
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) reported 8 Indian universities are placed among the top 100.
China now has most diplomatic posts in the world, India ranked 12th
The 2019 Global Diplomacy Index released by the Sydney-based Lowy Institute gives the latest statistics.
China overtook the US in 2019 with 276 embassies and consulates worldwide, which is three more than the US.
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The study said both countries have an equal number of embassies but Beijing has three more consulates.
The next three spots are occupied by France, Japan, and Russia.
India is 12th among the 61 countries ranked by the Lowy Institute.
As of 2019, New Delhi has 123 embassies and high commissions and 54 consulates globally.
India Corruption Survey-2019
Andhra Pradesh ranked 13th in the ‘India Corruption Survey-2019’ conducted by Transparency International India. Compared to other states in the country, it can be said that AP is far better. Andhra Pradesh does not make a big difference to Delhi, where a corruption-free rules Kejriwal. The survey is an example of the level of corruption in the field after the response and the Grama Volunteer System. Telangana, another Telugu state, ranks fifth.
Top 15 Corrupt States in India are as follows, Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Delhi
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
IIIT Hyderabad researchers create first ever Indian Brain atlas
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Researchers at the IIIT Hyderabad said that the first ever Indian Brain Atlas (IBA) has been created.
They stated that the next step is to prepare atlases for different age groups to study age related affects on brain anatomy.
The average brain size of an Indian was smaller in height, width and volume in comparison to people of the Caucasian and eastern races.
Medical practitioners depend on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan to decide on the line of treatment. The references they use are the one’s created by the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI), based on Caucasian brains.
The immediate implication of this finding can be seen in treatment outcomes of neurological problems or brain related ailments – like dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease etc.
Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter Payload Detects Argon-40 in Lunar Exosphere
The Chandra’s Atmospheric Composition Explorer-2 (CHACE-2) payload aboard the Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter has detected Argon-40, said Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
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According to ISRO, the Orbiter that is orbiting the moon has detected Argon-40 from an altitude of about 100 km.
Argon-40 (40Ar), which is one of the isotopes of the noble gas Argon, is an important constituent of the lunar exosphere.
Planetary scientists prefer to call the thin gaseous envelope around the Moon as the ‘Lunar exosphere’ since it is so tenuous that the gas atoms very rarely collide with each other.
Argon-40 or 40Ar originates from the radioactive disintegration of Potassium-40 (40K).
IIT Delhi to Set up Space Technology Cell in Collaboration with ISRO
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) is going to set up a space technology cell in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
IISc Bangalore, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, IIT Guwahati and IIT Roorkee where the Space Technology Cells (STCs) have been set up to play a major role in taking up the space technology research and applications to the newer heights.
IIT Delhi to set up space technology cell in collaboration with ISRO
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The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi will set up a space technology cell in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organization.
The cell will work for carrying out focused research projects in the space technology domain with specific deliverables.
It is also proposed that IIT Delhi as an institute becomes academic partner of ISRO in research areas for example AI, nanotechnology, functional textiles, smart manufacturing or any area of joint interest,
With the move, IIT Delhi will join the league of other premiere institutions like
IISc Bangalore, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, IIT Guwahati and IIT Roorkee where the Space Technology Cells (STCs) have been set up to play a major role in taking up the space technology research and applications to the newer heights
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IIT-Madras launches affordable standing wheelchair ‘Arise’
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Indian Institute of Technology-Madras, in collaboration with Phoenix Medical Systems, launched the country’s first indigenously-designed standing wheelchair
The wheelchair was launched at IIT Madras Research Park in the presence of Thaawarchand Gehlot, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment
Wheelchair named ‘Arise,’ was designed and developed by the TTK Centre for Rehabilitation Research and Device Development (R2D2), headed by Sujatha Srinivasan, a profiessor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at IIT-Madras
China launches Sudan’s first satellite “SRSS-1”
Sudan’s first satellite, the Sudan Remote Sensing Satellite (SRSS)-1, was successfully launched by a Chinese Long March 4B satellite launch vehicle from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in China’s northern Shanxi Province
The Long March 4B launch included the Gaofen-7, Xiaoxiang-1 08, and Whampoa- 1 satellites, all owned and operated by Chinese entities.
The SRSS-1 was developed and built by Chinese satellite manufacturer Shenzhen Aerospace Oriental Red Sea Satellite Co. on behalf of the Sudanese government, and will be used for both civil and national security Earth observation missions.
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Gaofen-7 will play an important role in land surveying and mapping, urban and rural construction and statistical investigation
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SpaceX launches 60 mini satellites for cheaper global Internet
Elon Musk-run SpaceX has launched 60 “Starlink” satellites into low-Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida that will bring cheaper Internet access to the world.
The 60 mini satellites went into space aboard Falcon 9 rocket, ending a nearly three-month launch hiatus for the company.
The “Starlink” satellites will be deployed at an altitude of 280 km to beam broadband Internet services.
The 60 Starlink satellites are part of the second batch of SpaceXs broadband Internet mega constellation.
SpaceX is developing a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe.
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IIT-Guwahati scientists develop paper based sensor to check milk quality at home
Indian scientists have developed a paper based sensor to instantaneously check freshness of milk. Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have developed this simple visual detection technique to detect the quality of milk, without the need for special equipment and instruments.
The researchers have used simple filter paper, chemically modified it, and loaded it with a recognition element anti-ALP, which captures the ALP present in the milk.
Surface-to-surface medium-range missile Agni-II trial test conducted successfully
India has successfully conducted the first night trial of Agni-II, its versatile surface- to-surface medium-range nuclear-capable missile from Dr Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha coast.
Agni-II, an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), has already been inducted into the armed forces.
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The entire trajectory of the trial was tracked by a battery of sophisticated radars, telemetry observation stations, electro-optic instruments and two naval ships located near the impact point in the down-range area of Bay of Bengal.
The test was carried out by the specially formed Strategic Forces Command (SFC) of the Army with logistic support from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
The two-stage ballistic missile can carry a payload of 1000 kg over a distance of 2000 km.
ISRO to Launch Cartosat-3, 13 Commercial Nano Satellites On November 25
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) would launch its earth imaging and mapping satellite Cartosat-3 along with 13 commercial nano satellites from the US, on November 25,
The satellites would be launched by India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV- C47 into a Sun Synchronous Orbit from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
The Cartosat-3 is a “third generation agile advanced satellite” having high resolution imaging capability
PSLV-C47 is the 21st flight of PSLV in ‘XL’ configuration (with 6 solid strap-on motors).
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PSLV-C47 would also carry 13 commercial nano satellites from United States of America as part of commercial arrangement with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), Department of Space
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ISRO Successfully Launches Earth Imaging Satellite Cartosat-3, 13 Other Nano Satellites from Sriharikota
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched its earth imaging and mapping satellite CARTOSAT-3 along with 13 other nano-satellites from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota
PSLV-C47 on its 49th mission will carry CARTOSAT-3 along with 13 commercial nano satellites from the United States.
The 1,625 kg CARTOSAT-3 is a third generation agile advanced satellite having high resolution imaging capability.
The 13 commercial nano satellites from the United States are being carried as part of the commercial arrangement with NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL), Department of Space
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The mission life of CARTOSAT-3 would be for five years
PSLV-C47 is the 21st flight of PSLV in the ‘XL’ configuration (with six solid strap-on motors)
SPORTS
Shiva Thapa, Pooja Rani win gold at Olympic Test event for Boxing
Shiva Thapa(63kg) and Pooja Rani (75kg) clinched gold medals with impressive wins, while Ashish (69kg) settled for a silver as India ended with a decent haul of seven medals at the Olympic Test Event for Boxing.
The other four medals (bronze) came after semifinal losses of NikhatZareen (51kg), SimranjeetKaur (60kg), SumitSangwan (91kg) and Vahlimpuia (75kg).
LakshyaSen wins SaarLorLux Open badminton tournament in Germany
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India’s LakshyaSen has won the SaarLorLux Open badminton tournament at Saarbrücken in Germany. He defeated SenWeng Hong Yang of China.
World number 51 Lakshya took 59 minutes to overcome Weng in the summit clash.
The 18-year-old from Uttarakhand had entered the final beating Kiran George in an all-Indian semifinal.
South Africa wins Rugby World Cup
South Africa galloped by England to win the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
The Springboks claimed the Cup for the first time since 2007. It was a rematch of the final game of 2007. Both teams scored only penalty kicks in the first half.
In the second half, the Springboks’ MakazoleMapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe each pushed the ball across the line for the only two tries of the game.
The Springboks became the second team after New Zealand to win three World Cup titles.
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PoojaGehlot wins silver in UWW Under-23 World Championships
PoojaGehlot (53kg) in wrestling claimed India’s second silver medal after going down to Japan’s HarunaOkuno in the finals of the UWW Under-23 World Championships in Budapest
Pooja lost 0-2 to Okuno in the summit clash. She had entered the finals after beating Turkey’s ZeynepYetgil in the semifinals of the tournament.
Ravinder (61kg), had won India’s first silver earlier this week
Valtteri Bottas Wins The 2019 United States Grand Prix
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes – Finland) has won the Formula One, United States Grand Prix 2019.
Lewis Hamilton was on second, Max Verstappen on third, Charles Leclerc on fourth and Alexander Albon on fifth.
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However, it must be noted that, after the US Grand Prix 2019, Lewis Hamilton was awarded his sixth F1 world title i.e Lewis Hamilton has won the Formula One World Drivers’ Championship for 2019.
The maximum number of Formula One World Drivers’ Championship has been won by Michael Schumacher with 7 titles.
Ashleigh Barty beats Elina Svitolina in WTA Finals
Ashleigh Barty arrived for her final showdown in Shenzhen against Elina Svitolina.
Barty has won the French Open and reached No 1.
Svitolina to win the WTA Finals and its $4.42m (£3.42m) cheque, the biggest prize money in tennis history.
Novak Djokovic beats Denis Shapovalov to win fifth Paris Masters title
Novak Djokovic recorded his 77th ATP title with a win over Canada’s Denis Shapovalov at the Paris Masters.
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The 32-year-old Serb will be replaced as world number one by Rafael Nadal despite sealing his 34th Masters title, his fifth in Paris and fifth overall ATP victory of the year.
Ireland’s Amy Kenealy Retires from International Cricket
Ireland Women’s Amy Kenealy has announced her retirement from international cricket after an 11-year career with the senior side
31-year old Kenealy made her debut against West Indies Women in 2008 at her club cricket home ground in Rathmines. Since then she has played 72 times for the national team, claiming 45 wickets at an average of 32.84
Asian Shooting Championships 2019: Manu Bhaker clinches gold in women’s 10m air pistol event
Deepak Kumar secured India’s 10th Olympic quota in shooting while Manu Bhaker claimed the women’s 10m air pistol gold medal in the 14th Asian Championship.
VivaanKapoor and ManishaKeer won the second-highest honour in junior trap mixed event at the Asian Shooting Championships in Doha.
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India to host 2023 FIH Men’s World Cup, Spain, Netherlands to co-host 2022 Hockey Women’s World Cup
The Executive Board of the International Hockey Federation announced that India would be hosting the Men’s Hockey World Cup in 2023. Spain and Netherlands have been confirmed as the co-hosts for the 2022 FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup.
The Men’s Hockey World Cup would be played from January 13-29, 2023 while the Women’s World Cup would be played from July 1-17, 2022. The venues for the tournaments will be announced by the host nations.
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Rohit Sharma becomes 1st Indian male cricketer to play 100 T20I
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Rohit Sharma became the first Indian man and second in world cricket to complete 100 T-20 Internationals
He reached the milestone when he led the team in the second match against Bangladesh at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium.
Shoaib Malik with 111 games from Pakistan is the only player to have played more than 100 T20 Internationals.
India women’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur was the 1st Indian player to the landmark.
France clinches Fed Cup with epic win over Australia
France defeated Australia, 3-2, to claim their first Fed Cup title in 16 years, held in Perth, Australia.
Fed Cup is an international team competition in women’s tennis.
Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic of France surpassed Ashleigh Barty and Samantha Stosur, 6-4, 6-3, winning the deciding doubles match to break the tie.
This was France’s third Fed Cup title and first since they beat the United States in 2003.
China Open 2019: Kento Momota defeats Chou Tien-chen to defend Fuzhou crown, win 10th title this year
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Kento Momota won his 10th title of a remarkable year as Japan’s world number one defeated Chou Tien-chen to retain his Fuzhou China Open crown.
Home hope Chen Yufei similarly successfully defended the women’s title with a gritty victory over Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara.
Shafali is youngest Indian to score international fifty, surpasses Tendulkar’s 30-year-old record
Fifteen-year-old Shafali Verma became the youngest Indian cricketer to score a half-century in international cricket, her 49-ball 73 in the first T20 International against West Indies surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s 30-year-old record.
Playing in only her fifth T20I, Shafali put the West Indies attack to the sword, blasting six fours and four sixes on way to her maiden fifty at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium.
Shafali achieved the feat at 15 years and 285 days, surpassing batting legend Tendulkar, who had notched up his maiden Test fifty at 16 years and 214 days.
Saurabh Chaudhary wins silver medal in Men’s 10m air pistol event at Asian Championship
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Saurabh Chaudhary claimed the silver medal in men’s 10m air pistol event at the 14th Asian Championship in Doha
World Cup and Asian Games gold-medallist shot 244.5 to finish second on the podium behind North Korea’s Kim Song Guk, who won the top prize with a world record 246.5. Iran’s Foroughi Javed bagged the bronze.
The trio of Chaudhary, Verma and Sharvan Kumar bagged the team bronze with a total of 1740 in the qualifying
Shreya Agrawal and Dhanush Srikanth won the gold medal in the 10m air rifle mixed team junior competition, while Gurnihal Garcha, Abhay Singh Sekhon and Ayush Rudraraju claimed the team gold in the junior men’s skeet.
Gurnihal Garcha also won an individual silver with a score of 50 in the finals.
Thomas Dennerby takes charge as Indian Football Head Coach of U-17 Women’s team
Sweden’s Thomas Dennerby has been appointed as the Head Coach of the Indian Women’s U-17 team,
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All India Football Federation (AIFF)has announced the appointment of Thomas Dennerby (Sweden) as the Indian head coach of the Women’s U-17 football team.
The FIFA U-17(under 17) women’s football World Cup 2020 will be hosted by India. Thomas led the Sweden Women’s national team to finish third in the FIFA World Cup in 2011
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Javelin thrower Sundar Singh wins gold in World Para Athletics Championships
Javelin thrower Sundar Singh Gurjar has won India’s second gold defending his World Para Athletics Championships title in the men’s F46 javelin throw event in Dubai.
With this, India has secured three Tokyo Paralympic Games quota, along with the bronze winner Ajeet Singh and Rinku
Yogesh Kathuniya added a silver for India in men’s discus throw F56 event with a best throw of 42.05m
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Sri Lanka Becomes First South Asian Nation to Criminalise Match Fixing & Sports Betting
Sri Lanka has become the first South Asian nation to criminalise several offences related to match-fixing as its parliament passed all three readings of a bill labelled “Prevention of Offences Related to Sports”.
If a person is found guilty of committing an offence related to corruption in sports, then he may find himself jailed for a term up to 10 years and he will also be required to pay various fines
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2019 World Kabaddi Cup to be held from December 1 to 9
Punjab government will organise 2019 World Kabaddi Cup from December 1 to 9
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The tournament would be dedicated to the 550th birth anniversary of Sikh guru, Guru Nanak Dev ji.
Nine teams – India, USA, Australia, England, Sri Lanka, Kenya, New Zealand, Pakistan and Canada – are expected to take part in the tournament
The inauguration of the event would be held on December 1 at Guru Nanak Stadium, Sultanpur Lodhi and four matches would be held that day.
The closing ceremony would be held at the Shaheed Bhagat Singh Sports Stadium in Dera Baba Nanak.
The semifinals would be held at Charanganga sports stadium in Sri Anandpur Sahib.
Aradhya Garg, Srishti Pandey become National junior chess champions
Delhi’s Aradhya Garg capped a dream run with a sixth straight victory and became the National junior chess champion
The girls’ title went to Maharashtra’s Srishti Pandey who emerged worthy champion with a one-point margin
Dutee Chand named in TIME 100 Next list
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India sprinter Dutee Chand has been named in the TIME 100 Next, an expansion of the TIME 100 list of the most influential persons in the world.
The list, an initiative of TIME magazine, highlights 100 rising stars who are shaping the future of business, entertainment, sports, politics, health, science, activism etc.
Chand had won two silver medals — 100m, 200m — at the Jakarta Asian Games and had become the first Indian woman sprinter to win gold at the Universiade in Napoli, where she competed in 100m.
FIFA names Arsene Wenger as global football development chief
Veteran coach Arsene Wenger has been named FIFA’s Chief of global football development.
The former Arsenal and Monaco coach would be responsible for the growth of the game for both men and women around the world and would also be the leading authority on technical matters, including potential changes to the sport’s laws.
The new role brings Wenger back to the game for the first time since 2018, when he left Arsenal after 22 years in charge.
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India set to host 2019 World Kabaddi Cup from December 1 to 9
The 2019 World Kabaddi Cup will take place from December 1 to 9 and will be organised by the Punjab government, revealed the state’s Sports Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi in Chandigarh.
This year’s tournament will be dedicated to the 550th birth anniversary of Sikh guru, Guru Nanak Dev ji.
Nine teams — India, USA, Australia, England, Sri Lanka, Kenya, New Zealand, Pakistan and Canada — are expected to take part in the tournament.
Pakistan and Canada are yet to get clearance from the Indian government.
IAAF officially changes name to World Athletics
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The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has changed its name and will now be officially known as World Athletics
The name change had been suggested in a bid to make the sport more accessible.
The body has also changed the name of its Twitter handle and URL of its official website.
The IAAF was founded in 1912 as the International Amateur Athletic Federation, but changed its name to the International Association of Athletics Federations in 2001
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Spanish star striker David Villa retires from football
Spain’s all-time top scorer David Villa announced retirement from football
The 37-year-old is currently playing for Vissel Kobe in Japan after a glittering career at international and club level that has included stints at Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Valencia.
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Villa played in three World Cups and was a member of the Spanish side that lifted the trophy in 2010, and won the European Championships in 2008. He netted 59 times for Spain, a national record.
His silverware also includes a Champions League title with Barcelona, as well as two La Liga wins and a World Club Cup medal.
Sarita elected unopposed as member of AIBA athletes’ commission
India’s boxing ace, Laishram Sarita Devi, has been elected unopposed as a member of the first-ever international boxing body (AIBA) athletes’ commission.
The 37-year-old is an eight-time Asian Championships medalist — five of them gold — has been an athletes representative in the executive committee of the Boxing Federation of India, which nominated her for the position in the world body.
Tsitsipas beats Thiem to win maiden ATP Finals crown in marathon final
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Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Dominic Thiem to win the ATP World Tour Finals trophy (officially 2019 Nitto ATP Finals) held at O2 Arena in London on November 17, 2019.
The 21-year-old has become the first Greek player to win the title as well as the youngest winner of the ATP Finals in 18 years.
South Korea’s Kim Joo Hyung wins Panasonic Open
South Korea’sKim Joo Hyung has won the Panasonic Open held at the Classic Golf and Country Club in Gurugram, India.
India’sShiv Kapur finished tied runner-up with S. Chikkarangappa. The victory has made Hyung the second-youngest winner behind Thailand’s Chinnarat Phadugsil on the Tour at 17 years and 149 days.
Harmeet Desai Beats Anthony Amalraj to Win Men’s Singles Gold at ITTF Challenge Indonesia Open
Experienced Indian paddler Harmeet Desai defeated his compatriot Amalraj Anthony to win the gold medal in the ITTF Challenge Indonesia Open 2019 played in Batam, Indonesia.
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This was the second International title of the year for Harmeet, after the Commonwealth championship in July in Cuttack.
Shooter Shreyasi Singh crowned National Champion in Women’s Trap
Reigning Commonwealth Games champion Shreyasi Singh won the women’s Trap crown at the ongoing 63rd National Shooting Championship for shotgun events at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range (KSSR) in New Delhi
Shreyasi representing Bihar shot 42 out of 50 birds to claim the crown, while Rajeshwari from Punjab managed 38 hits to settle for silver. Pragati Dubey of Madhya Pradesh won bronze with a finals score of 31.
This was Shreyasi’s fourth individual career National title but her first in Women’s Trap.
Brazil beats Mexico to lift U-17 World Cup title
Brazil to beat Mexicoin the finals for 2-1, to win the 18th edition of the FIFA under 17 World Cup trophy held in Brasilia, Brazil.
The victory added to Brazil’s successes in 1997, 1999 and 2003 as it moved within one of Nigeria’s record of five championships.
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Max Verstappen wins Brazilian Grand Prix
Max Verstappenhas won the Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix 2019.
Hamilton collided with Red Bull’s Alexander Albon, and Toro Rosso’s Pierre Gasly held off the Mercedes for second place on the line.
Virat Kohli named PETA India’s Person of the Year
India captain Virat Kohli was, named People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India’s ‘Person of the Year for 2019’ for his animal advocacy efforts.
Virat Kohli is a fierce animal rights proponent who never hesitates to run out cruelty to animals any way he can. PETA India encourages everyone to follow his lead and always be an advocate for animals in need.
Past recipients of PETA India’s Person of the Year award include Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, former Supreme Court Justice KS Panicker Radhakrishnan, and actors Anushka Sharma, Hema Malini, R Madhavan, and Jacqueline Fernandez.
Bajrang Punia, Mahant Gaurav Sharma honoured in Dubai
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Star Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia has been conferred the Indian Personality of the Year Award (Sports) at the Indo Arab Leaders Summit & Awards 2019 in Dubai.
World powerlifting champion Mahant Gaurav Sharma was honoured with Visionary Leaders of the Year (Sports) award.
2020 Hockey Pro League: Bhubaneswar to host home matches
Bhubaneswar will host India’s home matches of the 2020 Hockey Pro League.
The second Hockey Pro League will be played between January 11 and June 28.
The first team that India will host is the Netherlands on Jan. 18. The Pro League will feature 144 matches in the coming season.
Australia’s home matches will be played in Perth and Sydney, while England will be playing in London.
Manu Bhaker bags gold medal in ISSF World Cup Finals
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India’s Manu Bhaker created history at World Cup Finals in Women’s 10m Air Pistol event as she bagged India’s first gold medal in the tournament this year
The 17-year-old Bhaker shot 244.7 to claim the top prize in the season-ending tournament of International Shooting Sport Federation at Putian in China
Serbia’s Zorana Arunovic won the silver while Quian Wang of China bagged the bronze.
Vijender Singh claims 12th successive professional win
Indian boxing star Vijender Singh demolished Ghana’s former Commonwealth champion Charles Adamu to claim his 12th successive win.
The 34-year-old former Olympic bronze-medallist prevailed unanimously in an eight-round super middleweight contest against the 42-year-old.
Marathon Man Eliud Kipchoge, Hurdle Heroine Dalilah Muhammad Win Athlete of the Year
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Eliud Kipchoge, the first man to run a marathon in less than two hours, and 400 metres hurdles world champion Dalilah Muhammad won the World Athlete of the Year awards.
Kipchoge, 35, claimed governing body World Athletics’ year-ending prize in Monaco after making history last month when he ran the marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres (26.219 miles) in 1hr 59min 40.2sec.
American Muhammad won her award after a magnificent year that saw her set a world record of 52.20 seconds at the US Trials in Iowa in July — breaking a record that had stood since 2003 — before winning gold at the World Championships in Doha with a new world best time of 52.16sec.
India bag 28 medals including 13 gold in U-15 Asian Wrestling C’ships
In wrestling, India concluded its campaign at the Under-15 Asian Championships with 28 medals, including 13 gold, 14 silver and a bronze as they won 5 gold on the last day at Taichung, China.
2019 Cadet World Championships bronze medallist Deepak Chahal, the freestyle grapplers captured four gold while one gold came in the Greco-Roman category.
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While Chahal won the gold in 75kg, Vishal in 62kg, Sagar Jaglan in 68kg and Jatin in 85kg were the others who finished on the top podium.
For the first time, India finished on top of the team rankings in freestyle category with 225 points as all 10 wrestlers finished on the podium. Kazakhstan finished second while Japan was third.
Lakshya Sen wins Scottish Open title
India’s Lakshya Sen has won the Scottish Open men’s single title, defeating Brazilian Ygor Coelho to seal his fourth title in three months.
The 18-year-old Indian started his year with a silver medal at the Polish Open International Challenge in March.
Sen went on to win the Belgian International in September, his first title of the year.
Lakshya won his first BWF Super 100 title at the Dutch Open, and the SaarLorLux Open in Germany. He will be next seen in action in the Syed Modi International Championship, in Lucknow.
Rafael Nadal clinches sixth Davis Cup title
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World number one Rafael Nadal has clinched sixth Davis Cup title for Spain after beating Denis Shapovalov of Canada in Madrid.
In 2010 Nadal won three majors, but the 33-year-old will likely look back on 2019 as an extraordinary year as he won the French Open and the US Open, made the Australian Open final and also reached the Wimbledon semifinals.
Sangram Dahiya, Varsha Varman win double trap national titles
Haryana’s Sangram Dahiya and Varsha Varman of Madhya Pradesh clinched double trap titles, winning gold at the 63rd National Shotgun Shooting Championship in New Delhi
In men’s category, Sangram shot 142 out of 150 targets to leave behind former world champion Ankur Mittal, who managed 137 hits over the five rounds of 30 targets each to win a silver.
Punjab’s Prithvi Singh Chahal won bronze with a score of 135.
Both Sangram and Varsha also won the team gold for their respective States.
Jon Rahm won 2019 DP World Tour Championship
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Jon Rahm won the 2019 DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. This is his second title in three years. The award has crowned him as European Number One on the final day at Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Rahm shot four-under 68 to reach 19-under 269. He defeated Tommy Fleetwood to clinch the title.
Weightlifter Jhili Dalabehera To Get Prestigious Ekalabya Puraskar
Odia Weightlifter Jhili Dalabehera, who has brought laurels for Odisha and the country in several national and international events, will receive the prestigious Ekalabya Puraskar for the year 2019. The annual award is instituted by IMPaCT, the charitable wing of Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (IMFA).
Apart from Dalabehera, two other sportsperson- hockey player Namita Toppo and Footballer Jabamani Tudu will also receive citation awards for their outstanding achievements in their respective fields.
Odisha to host 2023 men’s hockey World Cup
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The 2023 Men’s Hockey World Cup will be held in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced.
India will host the Men’s Hockey World Cup for the second consecutive time after the country was picked to stage the game’s showpiece event in 2023 by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) earlier this month.
The tournament will be held from January 13 to 29.
The state capital is also one of the venues for the 2020 FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup.
FIFA Rankings: India drop two places to be ranked 108
India rank 108th in the world and 18th in Asia in the latest FIFA Rankings.
With Belgium continuing to stand atop, followed closely by France and Brazil, the top 10 teams in the world remain unaltered with the exception of Croatia (6) doing one better over Portugal.
Sports Ministry forms expert committee for reviewing National Sports Code draft
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The Ministry for Youth Affairs and Sports has decided to constitute an expert committee to review the National Sports Code draft for good governance.
The committee will also be suggesting measures for making the code acceptable to all the stakeholders so that a balance is struck between autonomy of National Sports Federations (NSF).
The experts will be reviewing the code vis-a-vis the present code and they will also be examining the comments received by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and various NSFs related to the new draft.
Justice Mukundakam Sharma (retd) will be the chairperson of the committee.
Third Edition of Khelo India Youth Games Logo Launched in Guwahati
The third edition of Khelo India Youth Games-2020 Logo was launched in Guwahati by Shri Sarbanada Sonowal, Chief Minister of Assam in presence of Shri Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports.
The Mascot, Jersey and Theme song of the event was also launched at Karmabir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi Indoor Stadium, Sarusajai.
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The Khelo India programme has been introduced to revive the sports culture in India at the grass-root level by building a strong framework for all sports played in our country and establish India as a great sporting nation.
SUMMITS AND CONFERENCE
35th ASEAN Summit begins in Bangkok
The 35th ASEAN Summit began today in Bangkok. The summit will continue till November 4.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a group of ten member countries that encourages political,economic and social co-operation in the region.
During five days summit East Asia summit (EAS) and Regional Comprehensive Economic Summit ( RCEP) will be also held.
Apart from leaders of 10 Asean countries head of Eight dialogue partner countries including India, USA China, Japan , republic of Korea , Australia and New Zealand are also participating in the summit. The summit would discuss comprehensive and sustainable ASEAN economic development and on negotiations related to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) including market opening.
The RCEP is a proposed free trade agreement( FTA) between the ten members state of ASEAN and its parter countries.
Kerala Governor inaugurates Ayurveda summit
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As many as 400 industry leaders and delegates from SAARC, GCC and African countries have gathered in Kochi for the third edition of Global Ayurveda Summit 2019.
The two-day summit organized by CII will deliberate on the theme “Mainstreaming Ayurveda through Startups, Innovation and Branding”.
Ayurveda has been one of the treasures of ancient Indian knowledge that has stood the test of time. It has attracted worldwide attention and is growing at a compounded annual growth rate of 16.2 per cent.
The demand for Ayurveda treatments are increasing and called for focussed efforts to spread this ancient medicine.
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7th India-US Economic and Financial Partnership meeting held in Delhi
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The 7th India – US Economic and Financial partnership meeting was held in New Delhi.
During meeting both sides took stock of the efforts undertaken to further improve mutual cooperation on a wide range of multilateral subjects including anti-money laundering and combating financing of terrorism.
They also discussed capital flows investment in infrastructure and deepening of financial relations.
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Biennial Commonwealth Law Ministers’ Conference begins in Colombo, Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, the biennial Commonwealth Law Ministers’ Conference began in Colombo under the theme Equal Access to Justice and the Rule of Law.
The four-day conference participated by Law Ministers and Attorney Generals from Commonwealth countries seeks to address challenges faced by millions of people seeking to resolve legal problems or disputes.
Katowice to host WADA congress in 2019
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Katowiceto host WADA congress in 2019. on 5-7 November 2019.
The International Congress Centre in Katowice will became the world anti-doping centre.
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) decided to hold the World Conference on Doping in Sport in the Polish city.
50th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting to be held in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland
The 50th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting will be held on 21-24 January 2020, in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland.
WEF annual meetings aim to engage world leaders in collaborative activities to shape the global, regional, and industry agendas at the beginning of each year. The development of the meetings’ programme is driven by WEF’s mission –- improving the state of the world
The theme of its 50th Davos summit would be “Stakeholders for a Cohesive and Sustainable World”.
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PM Modi inaugurates 5th India International Science Festival 2019 in Kolkata
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 5th edition of India International Science Festival (IISF) 2019 through video conferencing in Kolkata.
The four-day science festival, being organized from November 5-8 , aims to build a strategy for inclusive advancement of Science and Technology
The Theme for this year’s festival is “RISEN India – Research, Innovation, and Science Empowering the Nation.
The third edition of IISF 2017 was held in Chennai. The fourth edition of IISF was held in Lucknow.
Biennial Commonwealth Law Ministers’ Conference begins in Colombo, Sri Lanka
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The biennial Commonwealth Law Ministers’ Conference began in Colombo
The theme of the conference is Equal Access to Justice and the Rule of Law.
Union Minister for Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad will be representing India at the conference
The four day conference seeks to address challenges faced by millions of people seeking to resolve legal problems or disputes
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First ever ‘BIMSTEC Ports’ Conclave’ held in Vishakhapatnam
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The Minister of State (I/C) for Shipping,Shri Mansukh Mandaviya will inaugurate tomorrow the first ever ‘BIMSTEC Ports’ Conclave’at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh
The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is an International Organization involving a group of countries in the South Asia and South East Asia namely, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan and Nepal
The conclave will discuss on how ports can become centres for industrialisation and tourism. Safety and security of ports, ease of doing business, green port operations and other aspects will also be deliberated
Om Birla addresses 6th Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit of G 20 Countries
Mr Birla, who was in Tokyo to attend the 6th Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit of G 20 Countries from November 3-5, 2019, shared his views with Presiding Officers of Parliaments of G20 countries.
The G20 has 19 countries and the European Union. The 19 countries are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Republic of Korea, South Africa, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
India to host ‘No Money For Terror’ meet in 2020
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India will host the next edition of the ‘No Money For Terror’ conference to be held in 2020.
The ‘No Money For Terror’ conference is organised by Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) of over 100 countries, jointly called The Egmont Group.
Recognising the importance of international cooperation in the fight against money laundering and financing of terrorism, a group of FIUs met a few years ago at the Egmont Arenberg Palace in Brussels, Belgium, and decided to establish an informal network of FIUs for the stimulation of international co-operation.
Money laundering and the financing of terrorism are serious crimes that threaten to destabilise the global economy.
The Egmont Group was created to provide FIUs around the world a forum to exchange information confidentially to combat money-laundering, the financing of terrorism and other predicate offences.
Venkaiah Naidu inaugurates 10th Asian Conference of Emergency Medicine
Vice President M Venkaiah NaiduInaugurated 10th Asian Conference of Emergency Medicine in New Delhi
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The main objective of this conference is to develop programs and manuals to train citizens in emergency first aid procedures such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation as it will help in saving a life while waiting for emergency services
The Government of India has made it mandatory for all medical college hospitals to have full-fledged Emergency Departments by 2022 with an aim to improve trauma care
Prakash Javdekar to attend 15th meeting of Governing Council of SACEP in Dhaka
Union Minister Prakash Javdekar to attend 15th meeting of Governing Council of South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme, SACEP in Dhaka.
India will put forward the demand for clean technology at affordable cost and liberal financing from developed countries to developing countries during the forthcoming Madrid Meeting on Climate Change.
The SACEP is an inter-governmental organization which was established in 1982. Its member countries Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka aim to promote and support protection, management and enhancement of the environment in the region.
The 14th meeting of the SACEP Governing Council was held in March 2018 in Colombo.
27th Conference of Central and State Statistical Organizations (COCSSO) to be held on 11th-12th November 2019 at Kolkata
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Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is organizing 27th Conference of Central and State Statistical Organizations (COCSSO) during 11- 12thNovember 2019 at Kolkata.
The Conference will be inaugurated by Shri Pravin Srivastava, Chief Statistician of India cum Secretary, MoSPI on 11thNovember, 2019.
The Conference, a major national annual event, provides a platform for discussion and improved coordination between the Central and State Statistical agencies for enhancing the efficiency of the Indian Statistical System.
The theme of this year’s Conference “Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”, has been chosen for intensive and focused discussions aimed at filling the data gaps and improvement of timelines/quality in SDG monitoring.
MoSPI, which is responsible for monitoring the progress of SDGs, has developed the National Indicator Framework (NIF) for monitoring country’s progress on SDGs, in consultations with Central Ministries and State/UT Governments. It has also released the NIF Baseline Report 2015-16 setting the benchmark for measuring SDGs progress up to 2030.
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Sanskrit Bharati Vishwa Sammelan begins in New Delhi
Thousands of Sanskrit lovers from 17 countries are attending Sanskrit Bharati Vishwa Sammelan, the three-day mega event that began in New Delhi.
Minister of State for External Affairs V. Muraleedharan said Sanskrit continues to be prevalent in the society as it is used by the people across the country.
The Minister said, Sanskrit words are found in most of the Indian languages.
Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr.Harsh Vardhan was also present on the occasion.
19th IORA Council of Ministers Meeting in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), as the incoming IORA Chair, will host the 19th IORA Council of Ministers (COM) Meeting in Abu Dhabi under the theme of “Promoting a Shared Destiny and Path to Prosperity in the Indian Ocean”.
At the COM, the UAE will assume the Chairship of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) for the period 2019-2021. The Chairship passes from the Republic of South Africa, which has been IORA Chair for the period 2017-2019. The People’s Republic of Bangladesh will assume the position of Vice Chair of IORA
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(also for 2019-2021), and form part of the Troika along with the UAE (as incoming Chair) and South Africa (as past Chair).
The UAE, as a maritime nation, recognises the enduring importance of the ancient trade routes connecting the Middle East to South and Southeast Asia, and coastal East Africa which heralded the dawn of globalisation in the Indian Ocean region
5th edition of GES to be held from Nov 26-28 in Bengaluru
The fifth edition of Global Exhibition on Services, GES 2019 is being held from November 26 to 28 at Bengaluru in Karnataka.
The Global Exhibition on Services is an annual event which aims to engage industry and governments across the world and to promote greater exchange of trade in services between India and the rest of the world.
With an aim to engage industry and Governments across the world and to promote greater exchange of trade in services between India and rest of the world, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry in association with Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has created a dedicated platform, the Global Exhibition on Services (GES)
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“National Capital Region -2041” held in Delhi
Shri Durga Shankar Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, chaired the inaugural conclave on “National Capital Region -2041” organized by the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) in Delhi
The theme of the conclave was “Planning for Tomorrow’s Greatest Capital Region”.
Regional Plan – 2041 should be a citizen-centric plan, with liveability as the hallmark, to ensure ease of living
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Constituency Lost in Lok Sabha Election
Hyderabad to host ‘IndiaJoy’ from November 20-23
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The city is all set to host the four day prestigious ‘IndiaJoy’, an important global platform for Digital, Media and Entertainment Corporations to collaborate and innovate, from November 20.
IndiaJoy Festival in its 2nd edition, supported by the state government, has a line up of nine world-class events that include IGDC (India Game Developer Conference), Desi Toons, VFX Summit, InfluencerCon, Investor-Publisher Connect, E-Sports, (Over the Top) OTT Pulse and Indiajoy Music Fest.
The government will be promoting its flagship initiative IMAGE Towers during the event.
In order to make the city and the State the most favored destination for investment in Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics sector, the Telangana Government launched IMAGE Policy in April 2016.
IMAGE Tower will be a Center of Excellence with state- of-the-art facilities to act as a catalyst for the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming & Comics sector.
PM Modi to attend 11th BRICS Summit beginning in Brasilia
The 11th BRICS Summit will begin in Brazil’s capital Brasilia. BRICS comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
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The theme of this year’s summit is “Economic Growth for an Innovative Future.”
There is great potential in sectors like trade, defence, agriculture and energy.
BRICS will also discuss counter-terrorism cooperation as one of its priority areas this year. BRICS Innovation Network, BRICS Institute of Future Network and a Women Business Alliance will also be launched.
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India to Host Shanghai Summit’s Heads of Government Council Meet In 2020
India will host the 19th council of heads of government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation next year, the first such high level meeting of the eight- member grouping to be organised by New Delhi.
The SCO is a China-led eight-member economic and security bloc in which India and Pakistan were admitted as full members in 2017. Its founding members included China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
The SCO has four observer states, namely Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran and Mongolia. It has six dialogue partners, namely Azerbaijan, Armenia, Cambodia, Nepal, Turkey and Sri Lanka.
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The SCO, which has its headquarters in Beijing, holds summits of heads of states as well as heads of government meetings annually in member countries. While Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the summit, the heads of the government meetings are attended by senior Cabinet Ministers.
Air Chief to inaugurate ISAM Conference in Bengaluru
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria will inaugurate the 58th Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine (ISAM) Annual Conference which aims to address contemporary issues and applications in the subject of aerospace medicine.
The event will take place at the Institute of Aerospace Medicine, Indian Air Force, Bengaluru from November 14-16.
The theme for this year’s conference is ‘Changing Paradigms in Aerospace Healthcare
6th World Congress on Rural and Agricultural Finance held in New Delhi
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The 6th World Congress is being jointly hosted by Asia-Pacific Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (APRACA), National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India
The congress will also aim to tackle in a multi-perspective setting on the opportunities, gaps and priority actions for developing sustainable and viable financial services and investments with actionable insights on rural financial services as a viable business strategy and as a meaningful contribution to the inclusive growth across the globe.
Two day International Conference on Yoga for Heart care to be organised at Mysuru, Karnataka
Ministry of AYUSH is organizing the International Conference on Yoga on 15-16 November 2019 at Mysuru, Karnataka.
The Chief Minister of Karnataka Shri B.S. Yediyurappa will inaugurate the two day
conference on 15thNovember, 2019 in the presence of Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH and Defence, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik.
The theme of the conference is ‘Yoga for Heart Care’.
The Governor of Karnataka Shri Vajubhai Vala will be the Chief Guest at the valedictory function of the conference.
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UK India Business Council releases annual doing business in India Report for 2019
The UK India Business Council (UKIBC) released its 5th annual Doing Business in India Report.
The report is based on the results of extensive discussions, including a roundtable in London with Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, and a survey that captured the views of UK companies and higher education institutions on the operating environment in India and their reform priorities.
Overall, the survey respondents were positive about India, with 56 per cent stating that it is getting easier to do business in India, and only 21 per cent saying that it has not improved (while 23 per cent were undecided).
Maharashtra has topped in terms of States and Union Territories that are performing best on the ease of doing business followed by Delhi on second.
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UK PM Boris Johnson
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India to host the 8th International Conference on Agricultural Statistics in New Delhi
The 8th International Conference on Agricultural Statistics (ICAS-VIII) will be organized by the Ministry of Agriculture in New Delhi from 18th to 21st November 2019.
Trilochan Mohapatra DG ICAR & Secretary DARE informed that the conference will be inaugurated by the Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar and Chief Guest will be Bill Gates.
The conference will be organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, ISI-CAS, FAO, the USDA, ADB, World Bank, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Eurostat, AfDB and various other organizations.
The theme of this year’s ICAS is ‘Statistics for Transformation of Agriculture to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)’.
Regional Conference on “Replication of Good Governance Practices in Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh” begins
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A two-day Regional Conference on the theme: “Replication of Good Governance Practices in Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh” began in Jammu
The Conference is organised by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Government of India in collaboration with the Government of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
The conference was inaugurated by Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh along with Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, G. C. Murmu.
The main objective of the Conference is to bring national and state-level organizations on a common platform and to share experiences in Digital Governance, Citizen-Centric Governance and Capacity Building and Personnel Administration
Two-Day Conference On Yoga For Heart Care Begins In Mysuru
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH and Defence, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik inaugurated two days “International Conference on Yoga for Heart care” at Mysuru, Karnataka.
The theme of the event was: ‘Yoga for Heart Care’.
This conference is fifth in the series to commemorate the unanimous adoption of Resolution by the United Nations General Assembly during its 69th Session for observing 21st June as International Day of Yoga.
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21st Annual Meeting of International Society of Addiction Medicine Held in New Delhi
The 21st edition of the Annual Meeting of International Society of Addiction Medicine was held in New Delhi from 13 to 16 November 2019.
The theme of the conference was “Addiction in a Rapidly Changing World”.
The conference was organised by the Department of Psychiatry & National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
This bring together diverse professionals working in the field of addiction medicine from across the globe, to facilitate exchange of ideas and enrichment of expertise.
2nd World Religious Leaders Summit begins in Baku, Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan has hosted the second World Religious Leaders Summit in the country’s capital, Baku.
Religious leaders from more than 30 countries attended the event to discuss ways to tackle a range of issues and build dialogue.
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The summit held on November 14-15, 2019
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VIT launches 9th world engineering education forum
The 9th World Engineering Education Forum will take place at ITC Grand Chola Hotel in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
This prestigious event, held for the first time in India, features the IX World Engineering Education Forum (WEEF) and the International Engineering Student Summit.
This is the largest engineering education gathering in the world and brings together a large number of stakeholders, including engineering educators, leaders, students, industry, governmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, etc., to learn, share, and build fruitful and long-term collaborations.
The conference theme is Disruptive Engineering Education for sustainable development.
Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, will host the combined WEEF-IESS.
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International Principal’s Education Conference (IPEC) inaugurated at Nagpur
RSS Chief Dr. Mohan Bhagwat inaugurated the International Principal’s Education Conference (IPEC) at Nagpur
Super 30 founder and noted mathematician Anand Kumar was honored with Nachiketa Sarvottama Award on the occasion.
Principals and educationalists from all over the country are attending the 3-day conference based on the theme-Scripting the Legends of Human Excellence through Schools
India ASEAN InnoTech Summit 2019
India ASEAN InnoTech Summit 2019, a three-day Technology & Innovation Summit, exhibition, B2B and B2G meetings to be held on 20 – 22 November 2019, SMX Convention Center, Davao, Philippines.
India ASEAN InnoTech Summit: Accelerating towards innovative development
Participating ASEAN Member Countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
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Exhibition to showcase best Indian Innovative Technologies, with potential implementation in the ASEAN region
29th RCP meeting of Asia Pacific Customs begins in Puducherry
The 29th World Customs Organisation (WCO) Asia Pacific Regional Contact Points (RCP) meeting hosted by the Chennai Customs Zone at Puducherry began.
The 3-day meeting, which is being discussed to facilitate customs functions, operations and services in the Asia-Pacific region.
This is the fourth time that the conference is being held in India, Jaipur, Cochin had earlier held the meeting as well.
2nd edition of South Asia Safety Summit held in New Delhi
The South Asia Safety Summit is being organized to highlight the issue of safety while individuals and communities are connected on the digital platform
The Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani was addressing the 2nd edition of South Asia Safety Summit in New Delhi
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Union Minister Smriti Irani has stressed the need to ensure the safety of women and children within their homes, and create safe neighbourhoods to protect them against violence and abuse.
South Asia Safety Summit organized by the Ministry of WCD and Facebook.
During the Summit, Union Minister of WCD launched “We Think Digital” website. This website is an online education portal with interactive tutorials aimed at helping people think critically and share thoughtfully online
Global Bio-India Summit in Delhi
Three-day Global Bio-India Summit will begin in New Delhi.
Theme: Power to Transform Lives: Bioscience to Bioeconomy – USD 100 Bn by 2025
It will bring academia, innovators, researchers, start-ups, medium and large companies together on the same platform.
More than 200 exhibitors, 275 start-ups and more than 100 biotechnology incubators will participate in Global Bio-India.
Biotechnology has been recognized as a sunrise sector and a key driver for contributing to India’s five trillion dollar economy target by 2025.
NuGen Mobility Summit 2019
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The International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) is organizing a NuGen
Mobility Summit, 2019, at Manesar, NCR, from 27thto 29th November 2019.
Theme 2019: “Smart & Green Mobility”
The objective of the Summit is to share new ideas, learnings, global experiences, innovations and future technology trends for faster adoption, assimilation and development of advanced automotive technologies for a smarter and greener future.
This event will help in building a platform for bringing together all stakeholders in the automotive industry to understand global advancements in technologies.
The Summit is being organized in association with SAENIS, SAE INDIA, SAE International, NATRiP, DIMTS, Department of Heavy Industry, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, SIAM and ACMA. More than 2500 participants and over 250 exhibitors are expected to take part in the Summit.
G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
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Foreign ministers from the Group of 20 major economies gathered in Nagoya, where they were set to discuss free trade, sustainable development and how to best assist rapidly growing economies in Africa.
The two-day event — the last of the eight ministerial G20 meetings to be chaired by Japan this year — will be attended by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan.
The G20 is made up of 19 countries and the EU. The 19 countries are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, France, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the UK and the US.
Four-day Aalmi Tablighi Ijtima, world’s biggest Islamic Congregation begins in Bhopal
In Madhya Pradesh, the four-day Aalmi Tablighi Ijtima, world’s biggest Islamic Congregation began in Bhopal. More than one million people from 54 countries are expected to attend the congregation.
One of the most prominent features of Alami Tablighi Ijtima is that it has no political affiliation. It is a forum for delivering some important religious-spiritual messages to Muslims around the world.
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Ijtima started in the era of Nawabs in Bhopal and now it has become the identity of Bhopal worldwide. The first Alami Tablighi Ijtima took place in Bhopal in 1944 and only 14 people attended it then. Now the number has increased to millions.
Thousands of people from various countries across the world including Russia, France, Indonesia, Malaysia, Iraq and Saudi Arabia have reached Bhopal to participate in this event.
11th Agrovision: India’s Premier Agri Summit
11th edition of Agrovision is scheduled from 22-25 November, 2019 at Reshimbagh Ground, Nagpur, Maharashtra.
The journey of Agrovision over the years has been remarkable and it has become one of “India’s Premier Agri Summit”. The vision is to create a prosperous agrarian society where farmers are well informed about the latest practices and agriculture becomes a remunerative and attractive profession.
Focus this year will to bring latest technologies and products to the farmers. Keeping this in mind, the theme of the 11th Agrovision has been aptly chosen as“Smart Technologies for Sustainable Development”.
New Initiatives in 11th Agrovision
IT in Agriculture
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Start-Ups in Agriculture
International Pavilion
MSME Pavilion
Agrovision is a great opportunity to connect with lakhs of farmers from the districts of Vidarbha and Marathwada in Maharashtra and adjoining districts of MP, Chhattisgarh, AP and even some from far away states like Haryana, UP, Bihar etc. This is a unique platform to interact with who’s who from the agriculture fraternity.
President of India to preside over two-day Conference of Governors and Lt. Governors at Rashtrapati Bhavan
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, will preside over a two-day Conference of Governors and Lt. Governors at Rashtrapati Bhavan. This will be the 50thsuch Conference to be held in Rashtrapati Bhavan and the third Conference to be presided over by President Kovind.
The two-day Conference will discuss important thematic issues in various sessions. It includes tribal issues, reforms in agriculture, Jal Jeevan Mission, new education policy for higher education and governance for ease of living.
HRD Minister attends 5th Australia-India Education Council meeting
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Union Minister for Human Resource Development (HRD) Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank attended the 5th Australia-India Education Council (AIEC) meeting in Delhi.
He also met Australia’s Education Minister Dan Tehan at the event.
Both the countries in 2010 had signed a Joint Ministerial Statement to continue to expand collaboration in education, training and research. To support this expansion, both Governments agreed to the establishment of the AIEC.
8th Edition Of International Tourism Mart Opens At Imphal
The 8th International Tourism Mart has been organised at Imphal, Manipur The Theme of 2019 International Tourism Mart is “Sustainable Tourism an engine for Economic Growth and Employment”.
It was inaugurated by the Minister of State (I/C) for Culture & Tourism, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel and Chief Minister of Manipur, Shri N. Biren Singh.
The event has been organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in association with the North Eastern States.
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It is an annual event organised in the North Eastern region with the objective of highlighting the tourism potential of the region in the domestic and international markets.
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47th All India Police Science Congress begins in Lucknow
The 47th All India Police Science Congress (AIPSC) is being organised in Lucknow. The chief guest for the event is a former cop and Puducherry LG Kiran Bedi.
The venue of the 2-day AIPSC is the Signature Building in the new Police headquarters.
Uttar Pradesh is hosting this event after 22 years.
Police officials from every state of the country are participating in the Police Science Congress. The Congress will focus on challenges in policing, and five other related topics.
Two day DEFCOM INDIA 2019 seminar commenced at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi
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The two day DEFCOM INDIA 2019 seminar commenced at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
The theme for the seminar is, “Communications: A Decisive Catalyst for Jointness”.
The seminar is devoted to the seminal theme of leveraging communications for achieving jointness between the three services.
DEFCOM 2019 one the first day witnessed active participation from the armed forces, industry, research and development organisations and the academia.
It provided an excellent opportunity for the industry to understand the requirements of the Armed Forces.
The DEFCOM exhibition showcased cutting edge communication solutions from the industry and gave officers from the three services an opportunity to gain insights on technology and industry capabilities. The prestigious DEFCOM journal was also released during the seminar.
WATEC 2019 Conference Held at Tel Aviv,Israel
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The 8th edition of the World Water Technology and Environmental Control (WATEC) Conference and Exhibition 2019 was held at David InterContinental, Tel Aviv, Israel from November 18-21, 2019.
The focus of WATEC 2019 was “Water Stewardship and Innovation – driving global leadership in the responsible planning management, and protection of water”.
The Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat represented India at the WATEC Conference.
WATEC 2019 provided a comprehensive forum where water industry executives, academia, institutional investors, venture capitalists, analysts, and other experts have the opportunity to shape the future collaboration of the water technology arena.
1st International Conference on “Landslides Risk Reduction and Resilience-2019”
The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated the 1st International Conference on “Landslides Risk Reduction and Resilience”.
MoS, Shri G. kishan Reddy called for developing technology to anticipate disasters like landslides and develop infrastructure to quickly respond to minimise the damage.
The Minister said that landslides have attracted global attention as they may cause huge havoc on communities, live stock, environment leading to huge loss of lives . On the one hand landslides effect loss of infrastructures-roads, buildings,
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bridges, communication systems etc, on the other, they may lead to stagnation of human activity and mobility.
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1) What value of commemorative b) 9.1% coin has been released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in memory c) 7.2% of Guru Nanak Dev during the d) 8.5% ASEAN Summit 2019 visit to Bangkok? e) 8.2% a) 450 4) How many districts have been allocated to the newly formed Union b) 750 Territory of Ladakh? c) 550 a) 14 d) 350 b) 5 e) 1000 c) 2
2) Which state in India has recorded d) 8 the lowest rate of unemployment level during October 2019 data of e) 3 Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE)? 5) Find the district which is not the part of new Union Territory Ladakh? a) Tamil Nadu a) Chilhas b) Kerala b) Poonch c) Telangana c) Kargil d) Karnataka d) Gilgit Wazarat e) Meghalaya e) None of these 3) What is the recorded unemployment rate in India in 6) Which year is set as target to October 2019 as per the data by the produce 1 billion tonnes of coal by Centre for Monitoring Indian the Minister of coal & mines, and Economy (CMIE)? parliamentary affairs Shri Prahlad Singh Joshi ? a) 6.5%
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CONTACT:9874216471,987421646921 EMAIL:[email protected] WEB: www.careerandcourses.in CAREER & COURSES 307 Current Affairs Magazine e) Varanasi 16) Who has been elected as the President of the Gymnastics 13) Recently which state government Federation of India (GFI)? signed agreements with Tata Strive and Tech Mahindra to add new a) Aruna Reddy dimensions in skilling and employability of the youth? b) Sudhir Mital a) Assam c) Shantikumar Singh b) Odisha d) Anil Misra c) Meghalaya e) None of these d) Manipur 17) Name the Small Finance Bank(SFB), which has launched an e) West Bengal instant digital savings account (SA) along with Fixed Deposit (FD) and 14) IndusInd Bank appointed whom Privilege Savings Account . among the following as the new MD & CEO? a) ESAF Small Finance Bank a) Suresh Chandran b) Equitas Small Finance Bank b) Romesh Sobti c) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank c) Sumant Kathpalia d) Suryoday Small Finance Bank b) Arvind Kanal e) None of these e) None of these 18) Which company has acquired New York based Born Group Pte. Ltd 15) Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al (formerly known as Group FMG ) for Nahyan was recently re-elected as $95 million ? the President of which country? a) Tech Mahindra Ltd a) Saudi Arabia b) HCL Technologies b) Qatar c) Tata Consultancy Services c) UAE d) Reliance Industries Limited d) Kuwait e) None of these e) Oman
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19) Which football club has bagged 22) Shilpostav- 2019 is the annual the prestigious British Academy of fair of artisans from across the Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) country is conducted in which city? and Scotland Awards at a glittering ceremony in Glasgow, Scotland? a) Bangalore a) Gokulam FC b) New Delhi b) Chennai City FC c) Jaipur c) Real Kashmir FC d) Udaipur d) East Bengal FC e) Jodhpur e) Shillong Lajong FC 23) Indian Railways has launched slew of applications to strengthen IT 20) Who among the following became enablement of railways, which is not the first Indian to get Deming award among them ? for total quality management? a) CRS Sanction Management System a) Gurpratap Boparai b) Rail-road crossing GAD approval system b) Rahul Bajaj c) TMS for construction c) Pawan Munjal d) CRS crossing GAD approval system d) Venu Srinivasan e) None of these e) Ravindra Chandra Bhargava 24) Name the India’s 1st online 21) What was the theme of the repository which documents air International Day of Radiology (IDOR) quality studies undertaken in the 2019 ? past 60 years . a) HELP, Emergency Medical Imaging a) NatAIR(National Air quality Studies Interactive Repository) b) sports imaging b) IndAIR (Indian Air quality Studies c) cardiac imagin Interactive Repository) d) Screening & Beyond, Medical imaging in c) PureAIR(Pure Air quality Studies the detection Interactive Repository) e) None of these d) DocAIR(Documents of Air quality Studies Interactive Repository)
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25) As per the latest special bulletin e) None of these on MMR released by the Registrar General of India, India’s maternal 28) RBI has increased the household mortality rate declines by what per income limits for borrowers of Non- cent in a year? Banking Financial Companies-Micro Finance Institutions (NBFC-MFIs) in a) 6.2 rural to ______b) 6.3 a) Rs 1.60 lakh c) 6.4 b) Rs 2.00 lakh d) 6.1 c) Rs 1.25 lakhs e) 6.0 d) Rs 2.50 lakh
26) IRDAI has barred which of these e) Rs 1.75 lakhs insurance companies from selling new policies due to its weak financial 29) Name the Chief Minister of health? Maharashtra who resigned recently? a) Max Bupa Health Insurance a) Devendra Fadnavis b) Reliance Health Insurance Ltd b) Vinod Tawde c) Religare Health Insurance Company c) Ajit Pawar Limited d) Girish Dattatray Mahajan d) Apollo Munich Health Insurance e) None of these e) Bajaj Health Insurance Ltd 30) Google has appointed ______27) To which country, Export-Import as its new country manager (India) (Exim)Bank has given a $30 million and vice president of sales and (about Rs 210 crore) line of credit operations. (LoC) for financing rehabilitation and up-gradation of Potable Water System ? a) Rajan Anandan a) Republic of Trinidad and Tobago b) Sanjay Gupta b) Republic of Suriname c) Sanjeev Goenka c) Republic of Ghana d) Sanchit Mehrotra
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32) The first ever CNG port terminal 35) The government of India has of the world is scheduled to be set up given green nod to Indian Oil in which state of India? Corporation Limited (IOCL) to set up new 2G Ethanol plant at which place? a) Gujarat a) Rishikesh b) Meghalaya b) Patiala c) Maharashtra c) Rajkot d) Assam d) Panipat e) Odisha e) Agra 33) Marengo sachintendulkar is a new species of which animal discovered 36) RBI has mandated the banks not recently and named after cricket to charge savings bank account legend Sachin Tendulakar? customers for online transactions in the NEFT system with effect from a) Fish a) December 2019 b) Spider b) February 2020 c) Frog c) January 2020 d) Crab d) March 2020 e) Snake e) April 2020
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37) PayNearby has partnered with 40) Who won the first ever instituted which bank along with NPCI to launch George Schaller lifetime award for its own micro ATMs at retail shops? the year 2019 for his contribution in the field of wildlife Conservation ? a) AU Small Finance Bank a) Ullas Karanth b) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank b) James Nichols c) ESAF Small Finance Bank c) S. Theodore Baskaran d) Equitas Small Finance Bank d) Meera Kathiravan e) Capital Local Area Bank Ltd e) None of these 38) Which country’s President, Evo Morales resigned on November 10, 41) Every year November 14 is 2019 over a disputed election result ? observed as World Diabetes Day. What was the 2019 theme of the day? a) Argentina a) Family and Diabetes b) Uruguay b) Protect our Future: Diabetes Education c) Argentina and Prevention d) Bolivia c) Go Blue for Breakfast e) Portugal d) Healthy Eating
39) Who among these has been e) Eyes on Diabetes selected for the Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award for 42) Children’s Day is celebrated 2019? across India on November 14, the birth anniversary of ______. a) Kishori Shahane a) Sarvepalli Radha Krishna b) Mahesh Elkunchwar b) Jawahar Lal Nehru c) Arun Khopkar c) Mahatma Gandhiji d) Shanta Gokhale d) Subhash Chandra Bose e) None of these e) Bhagat Singh
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43) Which town in Himachal Pradesh 46) How much amount has been hosted the four-day-long pledged by India to UN Palestine International Lavi fair 2019? Refugee Agency for 2020? a) Rohru a) USD 1 million b) Narkand b) USD 2 million c) Rampur c) USD 3 million d) Sarahan d) USD 4 million e) Hamirpur e) USD 5 million
44) The festival ‘Bali Yatra’, which is 47) Who among these has been given organised every year in memory of the additional charge of the Ministry the rich maritime history of which of Heavy Industries and Public state? Enterprises? a) Kerala a) Prakash Javadekar b) Meghalaya b) Bandaru Dattatreya c) Rajasthan c) Vikram Setu d) Odisha d) Venkiah Naidu e) Punjab e) None of these
45) Name the dedicated web portal 48) Which multi-national company and a mobile application launched by appoints Nils Andersen as chairman? Uttar Pradesh government for sugarcane farmers of the state. a) Dove a) e-Netra App b) Unilever b) e-Panaji App c) Pepsi-Co c) e-Setu App d) Nestle d) e-Nrutya App e) Johnson & Johnson e) e-Ganna App 49) Justice Muhammad Raffiq been appointed as the Chief Justice of ______High Court.
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50) Which country has received the a) November 15 first prize at BRICS Young Scientist forum’s conclave in Brazil? b) November 19 a) Brazil c) November 18 b) Russia d) November 14 c) China e) November 17 d) India 54) Which state government has launched the scheme ‘Mukyamantri e) South Africa Septic Tank Safai Yohana’ to allow residents to avail free septic tank cleaning service? 51) Which among the following days is observed across India on November 17 every year? a) Delhi a) National Simplicity Day b) Andhra Pradesh b) National Epilepsy Day c) Madhya Pradesh c) National Maritime Day d) Karnataka d) National Memorial Day e) Gujarat e) National Doctor’s Day 55) reducing child mortality due to pneumonia called ______52) What is the theme for ‘World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic a) MAA Victims’ observed across the world every year? b) SWASTH a) Safeguard your family c) NISTHA b) Road safety – time for action d) SAANS
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57) Which of the following bank will a) IIT-Madras host around 2000 ‘Maha Loan’ camps across the country by March 2020 ? b) IIT-Ropar a) HDFC Bank c) IIT-Delhi b) Axis Bank d) IIT-Bombay c) ICICI Bank e) IIT-Guwahati d) State Bank of India 61) ______is celebrated as on 21st November every year. e) Canara Bank A) World Radio Day 58) The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved B) World Toilet Day $575 million to boost investment in renewable energy for which city ? C) World Television Day a) Mumbai D) World Philosophy Day b) Pune E) International Men’s Day c) Surat 62) The NuGen Mobility Summit 2019 is being organized in Manesar, NCR d) Bangalore from 27th to 29th November by ______? e) Delhi A) SAE India
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B) NITI AYOG B) Maize
C) ICAT C) Tomato
D) Ministry of Road Transport & Highways D) Potato
E) ACMA E) Onion
63) What is the theme of World 66) I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar Fisheries Day observed annually on inaugurated Film Bazaar on sidelines November 21st ? of golden jubilee edition of IFFI 2019 at which place ? A) Drawing attention to unsustainable fishing A) Goa
B) Healthy oceans and ecosystems B) Gujarat
C) Ensuring sustainable stock of fisheries C) New Delhi
D) Working together to ensure the right of D) Bengaluru fishers E) Odisha E) Social Responsibility in the fisheries value chain 67) Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan today has introduced a bill 64) The Union Cabinet has approved to prohibit the production and sales an MoU with which country to of e-cigarettes, which is the most strengthen cooperation in the field of common form of ENDS. What does Tourism ? ENDS stand for ?
A) Sweden A) Electronic Nicotine Device Service
B) Finland B) Electronic Nitric Delivery Systems
C) Iceland C) Electric Nicotine Delivery Service
D) Germany D) Electronic Nicotine Device Systems
E) Singapore E) Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems
65) In a bid to improve the domestic 68) What is the name of the First of availability of which commodity Hindi daily launched in Arunachal the Union Cabinet has approved its Pradesh import of 1.2 lakh tonnes ? A) Ajay Bhoomi A) Wheat
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B) Dev Bhoomi C) November 28th
C) Arun Bhoomi D) August 20th
D) Kishore Bhoomi E) September 7th
E) Tarun Bhoomi 72) Who has become the first Hindu to be appointed as a cabinet minister 69) Which state has released its new in Canada ? Land Policy 2019 after a gap of 30 years ? A) Aparna Kumar
A) Uttar Pradesh B) Bhawana Kanth
B) Mizoram C) Shivangi
C) Madhya Pradesh D) Anita Anand
D) Assam E) Punita Arora
E) Jharkhand 73) Which institute has become India’s first institute to offer 70) Name the organization which has blockchain powered certificates to superseeded DHFL board to initiate students ? insolvency proceedings against the company. A) Digital Vidya
A) IBBI B) Digital Gurukul
B) SEBI C) MICA Ahmedabad
C) RBI D) Simplilearn
D) NHB E) AAFT
E) IRDA 74) The two day G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was held recently 71) The International Day for the in ______? Elimination of Violence against Women is observed annually on A) Nagoya, Japan ______B) Santiago, Chile A) October 22nd C) Fukuoka, Japan B) November 25th D) Biarritz, France
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E) Guangzhou, China 78) Chitharesh Natesan is associated with which field ? 75) What is India’s rank according to World Health Organization’s study of A) Bodybuilding physical activity among adolescents ? B) Shooting A) 8th C) Acting B) 11tth D) Directing C) 9th E) Weight Lifting D) 10th 79) What is the name of the park E) 12th which Indian Army has dedicated to celebrated Soldier Lt. Naib Subedar 76) What is the theme of 11th Chuni Lal ? Agrovision: India’s Premier Agri Summit being held in Nagpur, A) Chuni Lal Park Maharashtra ? B) Victoria Park A) Sustainable development & Farming C) Goodspirits Park B) Climate resilient agriculture D) Saints Park C) Smart Technologies for Sustainable Development E) Goodwill Park
D) Exploring advanced technologies in 80) The 3rd Military Literature Agriculture Festival will be held in ______?
E) Agriculture for sustainable life A) New Delhi
77) The two-day Conference of B) Chandigarh Governors and Lt. Governors be held in ______? C) Ranchi A) Karnataka D) Bhopal B) Punjab E) Shillong C) Gujarat 81) Law Day also known as Constitution day is observed on D) Puducherry ______?
E) New Delhi A) November 15th
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B) November 25th D) Mauritius
C) November 23rd E) Madagascar
D) November 26th 85) Which state will set up its 1st vulture conservation and breeding E) November 19th centre ?
82) A week long festival is being held A) Haryana in Manipur. What is the name of the festival ? B) Uttar Pradesh
A) Sangai Festival C) New Delhi
B) Nuakhai Festival D) Andhra Pradesh
C) Mela Kheer Bhavani E) Odisha
D) Lavi Festival 86) The central government has extended the ban on which insurgent E) Losar Festival group for five years ?
83) Recently, lion safari has been A) ISIS: Wilayat-e-hind opened for public by which state ? B) Tamil Nadu liberation force A) Gujarat C) National Democratic Front of Bodoland B) Rajasthan D) Babbar Khalsa International C) Haryana E) Indian Mujahideen D) Madhya Pradesh 87) Which state government has E) Uttar Pradesh launched a helpline to deal with corruption in government departments ? 84) Ocean Dance Festival 2019 is an international dance festival being organized in ______? A) Andhra Pradesh
A) Maldives B) Haryana
B) Bangladesh C) Karnataka
C) Seychelles D) Himachal Pradesh
E) Tamil Nadu
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88) Which state is about to get its A) October 25th fourth tiger reserve ? B) November 15th A) Rajasthan C) August 16th B) Madhya Pradesh D) November 29th C) Haryana E) September 20th D) Tamil Nadu 92) India has gifted 2 electric vehicles E) Chhattisgarh to which religious place to help elderly pilgrims ? 89) Who has partnered with Intel to Bring 5G Support for deployment in A) Vaishno Devi Shrine consumer and commercial laptop segments ? B) Cochin Devaswom Board
A) MediaTek C) Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams
B) Huawei D) Golden Temple
C) Microsoft E) Pashupati Temple Trust
D) Dell 93) Where has Ministry of Shipping recently approved a new Inland E) Samsung Waterways Project ?
90) Railways has set up Institute for A) Chilka Lake Financial Management to impart professional training in which city ? B) Wular Lake
A) New Delhi C) Loktak Lake
B) Indore D) Lake Vembanad
C) Surat E) Lake Pichola
D) Hyderabad 94) Which organisation will conduct National Organic Festival of Women E) Vadodara Entrepreneurs ?
91) When is International Day of A) IFFCO Solidarity with Palestinian People observed annually ? B) NIFTEM
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C) National Farmer Union E) $300 Million
D) Agri-SA 98) Who has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra ? E) National Commission on Farmers A) Devendra Fadnavis 95) RBI Announces Revised Framework On Currency Swap B) Ajit Pawar Arrangement For_____ Countries. C) Sharad Pawar A) ASEAN D) Uddhav Thackeray B) BRICS E) Aditya Thackeray C) BIMSTEC 99) Who has been conferred an D) SAARC Honorary Fellowship by the Royal Aeronautical Society ? E) Commonwealth of Nations A) K Sivan 96) Who has received an assistance package by ADB worth $250-mn to B) G Satheesh Reddy help expand energy efficiency investments ? C) Mrituynjaya Mahapatra
A) BHEL D) G Kishan Reddy
B) Kirloskar E) KS Anandmurthy
C) EESL 100) Two day DEFCOM INDIA 2019 has been recently organized in which D) Exide city ?
E) GE A) Lucknow
97) ADB and India have signed ______B) Shillong loan to Strengthen Power Connectivity In Tamil Nadu. C) Bhopal
A) $451 Million D) Pune
B) $440 Million E) New Delhi
C) $500 Million
D) $250 Million
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ANSWERS 1) Answer: C) is in the new Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a three-day visit to Bangkok, Thailand to 5) Answer: B) participate in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) The new UT of Ladakh consists of 2 Summit as well as East Asia, and districts of Kargil and Leh & areas such Regional Comprehensive Economic as Gilgit, Gilgit Wazarat, Chilhas and the Partnership (RCEP) summits. During the Tribal Territory of 1947 that have been visit, PM Modi released occupied by Pakistan are included in the a commemorative coin marking the Ladakh UT. The Leh district has been 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak defined in the Jammu and Kashmir Dev on November 2, 2019. Reorganization (Removal of Difficulties) Second Order, 2019.The rest of the 2) Answer: A) former State of Jammu and Kashmir such as Kupwara, Baramulla, Bandipur, Urban unemployment rate: 8.9%, Rural Ganderbal, Srinagar, Pulwama, Poonch, unemployment rate: 8.3%. Tripura and Budgam ,Shopian, Anantnag, Kulgam, Haryana saw unemployment levels of Kishtwar, Rajouri, Reasi, Ramban, Doda, more than 20% (the highest), while Jammu, Udhampur, Samba, Kathua & unemployment was the lowest in Tamil other areas in Pakistan occupied Nadu at 1.1%. Kashmir (PoK) such as Mirpur and 3) Answer: D) Muzaffarabad have been included in the new UT of J&K. As per the data released by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy 6) Answer: D) (CMIE), India’s unemployment rate in Minister of coal & mines, and October rose to 8.5%. This is the highest parliamentary affairs Shri Prahlad Singh since August 2016, and up from 7.2% in Joshi announced the target of producing September. 750 million tonnes of coal in the 4) Answer: C) financial year 2020-21 and also of producing 1 billion tonnes of coal in the The maps prepared by Survey General financial year 2023-2024 by Coal India of India depicting the new Union Ltd (CIL). This was announced during his Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and address at CIL’s 45th Coal India Ladakh has been now released. The new Foundation Day celebrations in Kolkata, Union Territory of Ladakh consists of two West Bengal. districts of Kargil and Leh. The rest of the former State of Jammu and Kashmir 7) Answer: B)
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Minister of State (MoS-independent Government approved a Rs 25,000 crore charge) for Labour and Employment, fund to help complete over 1,600 stalled Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar launched 3 housing projects. Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) will comprise Rs 10,000 crore apps during the 67th foundation day of coming from the government and the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization remaining being provided by state insurer (EPFO) in New Delhi. The 3 apps are UAN LIC and SBI. Registration, E-Inspection and DIGI Locker. 12) Answer: A)
8) Answer: A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the global investors meet at Dharamshala. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will The two day Global Investors’ Meet will be inaugurate the Shanghai Cooperation attended by diplomats, leaders from the Organisation Joint Exercise on Urban corporate sector, senior policymakers, development agencies, entrepreneurs and Earthquake Search and Rescue investors from across the world. The (SCOJtEx) in New Delhi on November 04, Investor Meet is being organised by 2019. Himachal Pradesh to attract foreign investment and create employment 9) Answer: A) opportunities in the state.
Government e-Marketplace (GeM) ,a one 13) Answer: A) stop portal to facilitate online procurement of common use Goods & The Odisha state government signed Services required by various agreements with Tata Strive and Tech government departments, has signed Mahindra to add new dimensions in MoU (Memorandum of understanding) skilling and employability of the youth. The pact between Tech Mahindra and the with Indian Bank and Canara Bank to Biju Patnaik University of Technology will provide a paperless, cashless, and see setting up of a centre for excellence in transparent payment system on its artificial intelligence and machine portal. learning.
10) Answer: E) 14) Answer: C)
Siemens Ltd has signed a MoU with IndusInd Bank has appointed its consumer NTPC Ltd to analyse reference use cases banking head Suman Kathpalia, as its new of hydrogen sector-coupling for various Managing Director (MD) and Chief stream applications. It has also inked a Executive Officer (CEO). He will replace separate MoU with TERI for collaboration Romesh Sobti, who will be retired in March 2020. on technologies to support the energy transition in India. MD & CEO of Siemens 15) Answer: C) Limited- Sunil Mathur. Supreme Council of the Union of the UAE 11) Answer: C) has re-elected His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan as its President for a fourth five-year term. President Sheikh
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Khalifa was first elected as the President 20) Answer: D) in November 2004. Venu Srinivasan, chairman of TVS Motor 16) Answer: B) Company and Sundaram Clayton has been conferred with the prestigious Deming Former Competition Commission of India ‘Distinguished Service Award For chairman Sudhir Mital and Shantikumar Dissemination and Promotion Overseas’, Singh were on elected as president and at a ceremony held in Tokyo. general secretary respectively, of the Gymnastics Federation of India (GFI) 21) Answer: B)
17) Answer: C) The International Day of Radiology (IDOR) is an annual celebration held on every 8th Finance service company, Ujjivan Small of November. On November 8 1895, Finance Bank(SFB) has launched an Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen discovered the instant digital savings account (SA) along existence of x-rays. It is to highlight the with Fixed Deposit (FD) and Privilege role that imaging professionals play in Savings Account to offer distinctive detection, diagnosis, prognosis and banking and digital services to its treatment of sports-related injuries. The customers. theme of 2019 is ‘sports imaging’.
18) Answer: A) 22) Answer: B)
Tech Mahindra Ltd (Tech M),an Indian Union Minister for Social Justice & multinational subsidiary of the Mahindra Empowerment, Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot Group, providing information technology visited the “Shilpostav- 2019” to (IT) services has acquired New York encourage the artisans at Dilli Haat, INA, (United States) headquartered media in New Delhi. Shilpostav- 2019 is the outsourcing firm Born Group Pte. Ltd annual fair of artisans from across the (formerly known as Group FMG ) for $95 country, belonging to the weaker sections million.Tech M will buy BORN’s India unit, of the society, which began on 1st while Tech Mahindra Pte, the IT firm’s November and will continue till 15th Singapore arm, will take over other November 2019. entities. 23) Answer: D) 19) Answer: C) Indian Railways launched three A documentary on Real Kashmir Football applications namely “CRS Sanction Club has bagged the prestigious British Management System”, “Rail-road crossing Academy of Film and Television Awards GAD approval system” and “TMS for (BAFTA) and Scotland Awards at a construction” for India to strengthen IT glittering ceremony in Glasgow, enablement of railways. It helps to ensure Scotland.The documentary narrates the the proper monitoring of projects being journey of former Rangers ace David undertaken by Indian Railways and boots Robertson as the coach of Real Kashmir the Digital India. FC, which in its first season finished third in the I-League, which is currently India’s 24) Answer: B) second tier football league.
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Council of Scientific and Industrial 28) Answer: C) Research (CSIR)’s , National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), a The Reserve Bank of India has increased research institute created and funded by the household income limits for borrowers the Government of India (GoI),has of Non-Banking Financial Companies-Micro launched India’s 1st online repository Finance Institutions (NBFC-MFIs) in rural called IndAIR (Indian Air quality Studies and urban/semi urban areas as under: Interactive Repository),which documents air quality studies undertaken in the past 60 years. For rural areas: Increased to Rs 1.25 lakhs from Rs 1 lakh 25) Answer: A)
For urban/semi urban areas: India’s maternal mortality rate declined by 8 points in one year from 130 per lakh live Increased to Rs 2 lakhs from Rs births in 2014-16 to 122 per lakh live 1.6 lakhs births in 2015-17, (registering a 6.2% decline) as per the latest special bulletin on MMR released by the Registrar General 29) Answer: A) of India. With this persistent decline, India is on track to achieving the Sustainable Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has Development Goal (SDG) set for reducing finally resigned and met Governor Bhagat the MMR by 2025 which is five years Singh Koshyari to submit his resignation ahead of the fixed time-line of 2030. papers. This comes just hours before the deadline for government formation in 26) Answer: B) Maharashtra ends with the current assembly session coming to an end on November 9. IRDAI has barred Reliance Health Insurance Ltd (RHICL) from selling new policies due to its weak financial 30) Answer: B) health. The regulator has also asked RHICL to transfer the entire policyholders’ Google has appointed Sanjay Gupta as its liabilities along with financial assets to new country manager and vice president Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd of sales and operations. He succeeds (RGICL), which in turn will settle claims of Rajan Anandan, who left Google to join the existing policyholders. Sequoia Capital India as its managing director. He did his engineering from Delhi 27) Answer: C) College of Engg.
Export-Import (Exim)Bank, the premier 31) Answer: D) export finance institution of India has given a $30 million (about Rs 210 crore) World Science Day for Peace and line of credit (LoC, a soft loan / loan with Development : 10 November, highlights low interest rate) to the Government of the significant role of science in society the Republic of Ghana for financing and the need to engage the wider public rehabilitation and up-gradation of Potable in debates on emerging scientific issues. Water System in Yendi, Ghana. The 2019 Theme: “Open science, leaving no Agreement in this regard is effective from one behind” October 11, 2019.
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32) Answer: A) customers either online or offline through bank branches. While several major Gujarat Government has given its nod for banks, including State Bank of India (SBI), the establishment of the world’s first CNG ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, and port terminal at Bhavnagar. The proposal YES Bank, do not charge for online NEFT has also been approved by the Gujarat transactions, Bank of Baroda and Union Infrastructure Development Board (GIDB) Bank of India charge Rs 2.25, excluding under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister the goods and services tax (GST), for such Vijay Rupani. transfers up to Rs 10,000.
33) Answer: B) 37) Answer: D)
A research scholar, Dhruv Prajapati, who is PayNearby, the hyperlocal fintech network pursuing a Ph. D in spider taxonomy at the builder, has partnered with National Gujarat Ecological Education & Research Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and (GEER) Foundation has discovered two Equitas Small Finance Bank for launching new species of spiders. Of the two, he has its own mirco ATMs at retail shops. named one spider species after Master PayNearby’s micro ATM is a cost effective Blaster Sachin Tendulkar, as Marengo and a smart cash management tool for sachintendulkar, to show his love towards small retail stores and traders who deal in his favourite cricketer. large chunks of cash on a daily basis.
34) Answer: E) 38) Answer: D)
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Bolivia President Evo Morales announced Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has started his resignation among unrest over a a mass cleanliness-cum-awareness drive disputed election which he had demanded in 50 identified beaches under the to win. The Organization of American “Swachh – Nirmal Tat Abhiyaan” from 11th - States (OAS) found “serious irregularities” 17th November, 2019. The identified in President election vote on October 20 beaches are in 10 coastal States/Union 2019. Morales announced that he will step Territories (UTs) down for the country’s welfare.
35) Answer: D) 39) Answer: D)
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Indian writer, translator, journalist and Climate Change gives Environment theatre critic, Shanta Gokhale has been Clearance to Indian Oil Corporation named to be honored with Tata Literature Limited (IOCL) to set up new 2G Ethanol Live! Lifetime Achievement Award for plant at Panipat, Haryana at an estimated 2019. Also, Poet K Satchidanandan has investment of Rs 766 crore. been selected for the Tata Literature Live! Poet Laureate for 2019. 36) Answer: C) 40) Answer: A) Mandate banks not to charge savings bank account customers for online transactions Bangalore (Karnataka) based Indian in the NEFT system with effect from wildlife biologist Ullas Karanth won the January 2020.NEFT can be done by bank first ever instituted George Schaller lifetime award for the year 2019 for his
CONTACT:9874216471,987421646921 EMAIL:[email protected] WEB: www.careerandcourses.in CAREER & COURSES 326 Current Affairs Magazine contribution in the field of wildlife The festival ‘Bali Yatra’, which is organised contribution. The award was instituted by every year in memory of the rich maritime the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) in history of Odisha, was inaugurated in New York, United States(US) in honour of Cuttack. The festival is organised at the Dr. George Schaller, who is considered as bank of River Mahanadi every year to one of the greatest wildlife scientists and mark the day when ancient mariners from conservationists globally. the state would set sail to the distant land of Bali, Sumatra, Java (Jawa) in Indonesia, 41) Answer: A) Borneo and Sri Lanka, for the expansion of trade and culture. World Diabetes Day is the primary global awareness campaign focusing on diabetes 45) Answer: E) mellitus and is held on 14 November each year. The theme for World Diabetes Day Uttar Pradesh government has launched a 2019 is Family and Diabetes. World dedicated web portal and a mobile Diabetes Day was created in 1991 by IDF application, e-Ganna App, for sugarcane & the WHO in response to growing farmers of the state. Cane supply slip will concerns about the escalating health now be issued to the farmers by sugar threat posed by diabetes. It is marked on mills online. The portal and the App will the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who ensure transparency in the process of co-discovered insulin along with Charles getting slips, and facilitate sugarcane Best in 1922. supply by farmers to mills and check irregularities. 42) Answer: B) 46) Answer: E) Children’s Day is celebrated across India on November 14, the birth anniversary of India has pledged to contribute USD 5 former Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru. million in 2020 to the UN Palestine refugee The celebration of Children’s Day or Bal Agency India’s Deputy Permanent Diwas is a day to increase awareness Representative to the UN Ambassador K. about the rights and education of the Nagaraj Naidu stated as a mark of children solidarity with the Palestine refugees, the Indian government has increased its 43) Answer: C) annual financial contribution fourfold to the core budget of the UN Relief and Works Agency(UNRWA), from $1.25 million Himachal Pradesh Governor Bandaru in 2016 to $5 million in 2018. Dattatreya inaugurated the four-day-long International Lavi fair in Shimla district’s Rampur. The campaign should be 47) Answer: A) launched to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society to save the Prakash Javadekar took charge as the younger generation from its ill effects. The Minister of Heavy Industries and Public fair provided a good opportunity for Enterprises, two days after Shiv Sena promotion and sale of these products, leader Arvind Sawant resigned from the besides benefiting the traditional Union Cabinet. Javadekar also holds craftsmen and farmers. information & broadcasting, and environment, forest and climate change 44) Answer: D) portfolios
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48) Answer: B) World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is observed on the Third Unilever named non-executive director Sunday in November every year. The 2019 Nils Andersen as its new chairman. World Day of Remembrance for Road Andersen will replace Marijn Dekkers, who Traffic Victims was held on November 17, is standing down after more than three 2019. It marks the day to remember those years as chairman, to focus on his killed and injured on the roads and their responsibilities as founder and chairman families who have been affected of investment and advisory firm Novalis subsequently. LifeSciences. Dekkers will remain on the board as non-executive director. Theme 2019 – Life is not a car part
49) Answer: E) 53) Answer: E
Justice Muhammad Raffiq was sworn in as Held annually on November 17, the Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court. International Students’ Day is an The oath of office and secrecy was observance of the student community administered by Meghalaya Governor worldwide. Many universities, celebrate Tathagata Roy at Raj Bhavan in Shillong, this day to display multiculturalism, Meghalaya. He will be the eighth Chief diversity and to encourage engagement of Justice of the Meghalaya High Court. Mr. youth. Raffiq replaces Ajay Kumar Mittal. Mittal has been appointed as the Chief Justice of 54) Answer: A Madhya Pradesh High Court. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has 50) Answer: D) announced the Mukhyamantri Septic Tank Safai Yojana, which will allow the India has received the first prize at BRICS residents to avail of free septic tank Young Scientist forum’s conclave in Brazil. cleaning service. As per the scheme, Delhi Ravi Prakash, who is a PhD scholar from Jal Board (DJB) will deploy 80 trucks along Indian Council of Agricultural Research- with trained staff to ensure the cleaning National Dairy Research Institute, has and maintenance of septic tanks across bagged the first position for inventing an the city. affordable indigenously designed milk chilling unit for small to marginal rural It will have a three-fold objective – to dairy farmers. collect the waste from septic tanks of colonies, ensure safe disposal of waste in 51) Answer: B sewage treatment plants (STPs) of the government, and deploy trained staff National Epilepsy Day is observed on 17 having all the safety equipment for November every year to raise awareness cleaning. about epilepsy, its symptoms and prevention. It is a chronic disorder which The Union Ministry for Health and Family can result in recurrent fits or seizures and Welfare has launched a campaign aimed can affect people of any age with different at age groups suffering from unique problems. 55) Answer: D
52) Answer: D
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Union Minister for Health and Family 58) Answer: A Welfare Harsh Vardhan launched ‘SAANS’, a campaign aimed at reducing child The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank mortality due to pneumonia, which (AIIB) has approved $575 million loan to contributes to around 15 per cent of boost private capital investment in deaths annually of children under the age renewable energy, power transmission of five. and water infrastructure. The loan includes $500 million for Mumbai’s SAANS, short for ‘Social Awareness and suburban railway network and $75 million Action to Neutralise Pneumonia to Tata Cleantech Capital LTD which funds Successfully’ was launched to mobilise renewable energy projects. people to protect children from pneumonia, and train health personnel AIIB is Headquartered in Beijing, China and other stakeholders to provide prioritised treatment to control the disease. 59) Answer: B
The government aims to achieve a target Spain’s all-time top scorer David Villa recently announced his retirement from of reducing pneumonia deaths among children to less than three per 1000 live football. The 37-year old has played three World Cups was a member of the Spanish births by 2025. side that lifted the trophy in 2010, and won the European Championships in 2008. 56) Answer: A He netted 59 times for Spain, a national record. His record also includes a The National Council of Applied Economic Champions League title with Barcelona, as Research (NCAER) has pegged India’s well as two La Liga wins and a World Club gross domestic product (GDP) growth for Cup medal. 2019-20 at 4.9 per cent, which is the lowest among the recent forecasts by 60) Answer: E rating agencies. NCAER’s outlook comes just days after Moody’s slashed India’s GDP forecast to 5.6 per cent from 6.2 per Scientists from IIT-Guwahati have developed a paper based sensor to cent, and State Bank of India (SBI) and CLSA forecast a growth rate of 5 per cent instantaneously check the freshness of milk, without the need for special for FY20. equipment and instruments. 57) Answer: C The researchers used a simple filter paper, chemically modified it, and loaded it with ICICI Bank announced the launch of ‘Maha a recognition element anti-ALP, which Loan Dhamaka’, to provide on-the-spot captures the ALP present in the milk. loan approvals and exclusive manufacturer-led offers including Hyundai 61) Answer: C Motors India Ltd. in semi urban and rural locations, and at large corporate premises to individuals, including non-customers of The World Television Day is celebrated on the Bank. The Bank has planned to host 21 November every year. UN General around 2000 such ‘Maha Loan’ camps Assembly on 17 December, 1996 across the country by the end of March proclaimed 21st November as World 2020 Television Day to commemorate the date
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62) Answer: C The Union Cabinet has given its approval to the Food Ministry’s recent decision to The International Centre for Automotive import 1.2 lakh tonnes of onions in a bid to Technology (ICAT) is organizing a NuGen improve its domestic availability. Food and Mobility Summit, 2019, at Manesar, NCR, Consumer Affair Minister Ram Vilas from 27th to 29th November 2019. The Paswan had announced that the objective of the Summit is to share new government will import 1,00,000 tonnes of ideas, learnings, global experiences, onions through state-run MMTC. innovations and future technology trends for faster adoption. More than 2500 Retail prices of onions are continuing to participants and over 250 exhibitors are rule above ₹60/kg in the national capital expected to take part in the Summit.The and other consuming centres. Onion prices Summit is being organized in association have come under pressure due to a 26% with SAENIS, SAE INDIA, SAE International, fall in the production to 52.06 lakh tonnes NATRiP, DIMTS, Department of Heavy during the kharif output late-kharif Industry, Ministry of Road Transport and seasons of 2019-20. Highways, SIAM and ACMA. 66) Answer: A Theme 2019: “Smart & Green Mobility” Film Bazaar is held every year at the 63) Answer:E Marriott Resort, Goa between November 20 and 24. The World Fisheries Day is celebrated on November 21st across the world. The Film Bazaar, being organised by the National Film Development Corporation It is observed annually to highlight the (NFDC), was inaugurated by the importance of healthy oceans ecosystems Information and Broadcasting Minister and ensure sustainable stocks of fisheries Prakash Javadekar on the sidelines of the in the world. golden jubilee edition of the International Film Festival of India. Theme 2019: Social Responsibility in the fisheries value chain It encourages creative and financial collaboration between the South Asian and International film communities. 64) Answer: B 67) Answer: E The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for strengthening cooperation in the field of Tourism with Finland.
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Home Ministry on 20th of November 70) Answer: C issued an order to all states and UTs, enabling law enforcement officials to The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has conduct searches on-premises for the superseded the board of debt-laden product without a warrant. Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited (DHFL) and intends to initiate A punishment of one-year imprisonment process of resolution of the company and a fine of one lakh rupees have been under the insolvency and bankruptcy proposed for first-time offenders. The rules. storage of e-cigarettes is punishable with imprisonment of up to six months or a fine DHFL is all set to become India’s first of up to 50 thousand rupees or both. financier to land up in bankruptcy courts. The move comes after the Centre on E-cigarettes are the most common form of November 15 empowered the central bank Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems. to refer stressed NBFCs and HFCs having assets worth at least Rs 500 crore to These are basically devices that do not insolvency court. burn or use tobacco leaves. Instead, they vaporise a solution using a battery R Subramaniakumar, ex-MD and CEO of Indian Overseas Bank has been appointed 68) Answer: C as the administrator.
The first Hindi daily of the state, ‘Arun 71) Answer: B Bhoomi’, was launched by Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu . He The United Nations General Assembly has hoped that the major population of the designated November 25 as the country, who speak and read Hindi, would International Day for the Elimination of get easy access to news, information and Violence Against Women. It was knowledge about Arunachal Pradesh. established by the UN General Assembly in 1993 to spread awareness about BD Mishra is the governor of Arunachal violence against women and girls which is Pradesh. one of the most widespread and devastating violation of human rights violations. 69) Answer: D
72) Answer: D Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal released the new Land Policy 2019 in Guwahati. Anita Indira Anand has been appointed as a cabinet minister in Justin Trudeau’s new cabinet. She has become the first Hindu The Land Policy which was last prepared in to be a federal minister in the country. 1989 , was approved by Cabinet on 21st October and it has been prepared by the Revenue and Disaster Management Anand was elected to the House of Department. The Chief Minister said that Commons for the first time in the October the policy would remove complications federal elections, and was named the regarding land allotments and minister of public services and settlements. procurement.
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73) Answer: B India is ranked among the top ten countries in the list of most physically Digital Gurukul from Indore has partnered active adolescents, according to a World with Germany based company – Certif-ID Health Organization (WHO) study. While to issue blockchain powered Certificates to Bangladesh tops the list with most active its students. teenagers, USA comes fourth in the list of 146 countries. The rollout of the diplomas on the blockchain will allow the students of 76) Answer: C Digital Gurukul and their prospective employers to access the diploma from any 11th edition of Agrovision is scheduled geographical location, without any need to from 22-25 November, 2019 at send or present physical certificates. They Reshimbagh Ground, Nagpur, will now be able to share the credential of Maharashtra. The theme of the 11th their diplomas with future employers and Agrovision Summit has been aptly chosen higher education institutions around the as “Smart Technologies for Sustainable world without any hassle. Development”.
74) Answer: A The vision is to create a prosperous agrarian society where farmers are well The two day Foreign ministers meeting informed about the latest practices and from the Group of 20 major economies agriculture becomes a remunerative and was held in Nagoya. It was the last of the attractive profession. eight ministerial G20 meetings to be chaired by Japan this year . 77) Answer: E
This event was set to discuss free trade, The two day conference of Governors and sustainable development and how to best Lt. Governors be held in Rashtrapati assist rapidly growing economies in Africa. Bhavan and will be presided over by President Kovind. The two day event will The G20 is made up of 19 countries and discuss issues related to tribal people, the EU. reforms in agriculture, Jal Jeevan Mission, new education policy for higher education and governance for ease of living. 75) Answer: A
78) Answer: A India is ranked 8th overall, with almost 26.1 per cent of its adolescents leading a healthy life. The Philippines was the most Indian bodybuilder Chitharesh Natesan inactive country among boys, whereas has become the first Indian to be titled Mr South Korea had the least active girl Universe 2019. He was crowned the adolescents, with just 3 per cent indulging Champion of Champions at the 11th World in physical activity daily. Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship (WBPF) 2019 held by the World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation at the Island city of Jeju, South Korea.
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Chitharesh Natesan (33) from Kerala won 83) Answer: E the title in the 90 kg category in the WBPF 2019. The Uttar Pradesh government has opened the Etawah Lion Safari for public. 79) Answer: E The safari park is spread in 350 hectares of land and has been developed as an Indian Army dedicates Army Goodwill Park educational tourist destination for children to one of the most decorated soldiers of as well as youths. Indian Army Late Naib Subedar Chuni Lal, Ashok Chakra (Posthumous), Vir Chakra, 84) Answer: B Sena Medal. The four day long Ocean Dance Festival The Army Goodwill Park dedicated to Late 2019 is being organized in Cox Bazar, Naib Subedar Chuni Lal was constructed Bangladesh. with a statue of the martyred soldier, children park and open gym equipment for The festival is being organised by the the villagers. Nrityajog which is the Bangladesh wing of World Dance Alliance (WDA). The festival 80) Answer: B aims to expand cultural tourism in Bangladesh and also features seminars The three-day long Military Literature and discussion apart from the dance Festival (MLF) will be inaugurated by performances by the artists. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Lake Club of the City Beautiful Chandigarh 85) Answer: B on December 13,2019. Uttar Pradesh government will set up 81) Answer: D state’s first vulture conservation and breeding centre in Farenda area of Law day is also known as Constitution Day Maharajganj district to conserve the or Samvidhan Divas is observed on 26 endangered vulture population. November to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India by the States’ first vulture conservation and Constituent Assembly of India adopted the breeding centre of its kind will be set up Constitution of India on 26 November, on the lines of Jatayu Conservation 1949. It came into effect on 26 January, Breeding Centre at Pinjore in Haryana, 1950. which is also the first in the country
82) Answer: A There has been a sharp decline in the population of vultures in the country – The week long Sangai Festival is being from 40 million to 19,000 in a span of over held In Manipur. The festival is organized three decades. by the State Tourism Department and biggest festival held annually to promote 86) Answer: C tourism. The central government to extend the ban The formal inaugural function of the on Assam-based Bodo insurgent group festival was held at Hapta Kangjeibung at National Democratic Front of Bodoland Imphal. (NDFB) by another five years. The NDFB,
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Citizens can directly call the helpline and 91) Answer: D lodge a complaint against corruption in any government department and asked The International Day of Solidarity with officials to ensure the grievances are Palestinian People observed annually on resolved within 15 to 30 days. 29th November. On this day, the General Assembly adopted resolution 181 (II) on 88) Answer: E the partition of Palestine in 1947. It is also known as Partition Resolution. Chhattisgarh is set to have Guru Ghasidas National Park in Kotiya district as its fourth 92) Answer: E ‘tiger reserve’. The government gifted two electric Presently there are three tiger reserves in vehicles to Pashupati Area Development the state which are: Achanakmar Tiger Trust (PADT) in Nepal to help elderly Reserve, Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve pilgrims and differently-abled visiting the and Indravati Tiger Reserve. holy temple.
Anusuiya Uikey is the Governor of The two 8 seater electric vehicles with Chhattisgarh. high-end Lithium-ion batteries were handed over to Pradip Dhakal, Member- 89) Answer: A Secretary of the PADT. The PAST is established to conserve and operate the Pashupatinath Temple and adjoining Area, MediaTek is partnering with Intel, the which is enlisted as UNESCO’s World Taiwanese chipmaker. The first rollout of Heritage Site. devices is expected for early 2021. 93) Answer: C Intel’s partnership with MediaTek brings together industry leaders with deep engineering, system integration and The Ministry of Shipping gave approval for connectivity expertise to deliver 5G the development of Loktak Inland experiences on the next generation of the Waterways Improvement Project in world’s best PCs Manipur under the Central Sector scheme.
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The estimated cost of the project is Rs such as smart meters, distributed solar 25.58 crore. It is the largest freshwater photovoltaic systems, and e-vehicles. lake in the Northeast located at Moirang in Manipur. 97) Answer: A
94) Answer: B The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a $451 Ministry of Food Processing Industries million loan to strengthen power (MoFPI) and Ministry of Women and Child connectivity between the southern and Development (MoWCD) signed a northern parts of the Chennai- Memorandum of Understanding to Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC), organise to organise “National Organic which is part of the East Coast Economic Festival of Women Entrepreneurs”. The Corridor (ECEC), in Tamil Nadu. ADB is the event will be planned and organized lead partner of the Government of India through NIFTEM, Kundli, Sonepat, Haryana for developing ECEC. which is an academic institution under the administrative control of Ministry of Food 98) Answer: D Processing Industries, Government of India Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray was 95) Answer: D sworn in as the 18th chief minister of Maharashtra. The Reserve Bank of India has revised Framework on Currency Swap Mr. Thackeray was sworn in by Governor Arrangement for SAARC countries 2019- Bhagat Singh Koshyari along with six 2022, to further financial stability and Cabinet ministers — two each from the economic cooperation within the SAARC Sena, Congress and the Nationalist region. Congress Party (NCP).
The Framework is valid from November 99) Answer: B 14, 2019 to November 13, 2022. Based on the terms and conditions of the Framework, the RBI would enter into Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) London has conferred the Honorary Fellowship of bilateral swap agreements with SAARC central banks, who want to avail swap the Society for the year 2019 to G Satheesh Reddy, Secretary Department of facility. Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO.Reddy is the first Indian recipient of this 96) Answer: C prestigious award in over 100 years.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has Reddy has made outstanding contributions approved a loan of USD 250 million (about to Defence Research and Development Rs 1,775 crore) as part of an assistance and is renowned for his pioneering package to EESL to expand energy contributions to the Indian defence and efficiency investments in India. aerospace sector.
Activities to be undertaken by the Energy 100) Answer: E Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) in eligible states include energy efficiency opportunities not targeted by traditional energy service company investments,
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