1.Publications Division participates in 40th Sharjah International Book Fair
Publishing Vibha c 40th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair is attending. The fair United Arab Amarat of Sharjah began which will run until 13 November. The Consul General of India in Dubai, Aman Puri, has appreciated the contribution of the Publications Division in the field of publications. India has become the leading country participating in this fair with maximum number of 87 publishers including Publications Division. A total of one thousand five hundred and sixty six publishers are participating in this fair.
2.DRDO and Indian Air Force successfully flight-tested indigenously developed Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon
Two flight tests of the indigenously developed Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon have been conducted jointly by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force . Satellite Navigation and Electro Optical SensorsTwo different configurations based on Electro-optical seeker based flight test of this class of bombs has been done for the first time in the country. The electro optic sensor is indigenously developed. The weapon was dated 28 October, 2021 and 03 November, 2021 was launched by an Indian Air Force aircraft from the Chandan ranges in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The electro-optical configuration of the system is equipped with Imaging Infra-Red (IIR) Seeker technology which enhances the precision strike capability of the weapon. The target fired in both tests was hit with high accuracy. The system is designed for a maximum range of 100 kilometers. The newly optimized launcher ensured smooth release and ejection of the weapon. Advanced guidance and navigation algorithms performed by the software as per mission requirements. The Smart Anti Airfield Weapon has been designed and developed by RCI in coordination with other DRDO laboratories and with extensive support from the Indian Air Force.
3.Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award to 12 sportspersons including Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra, Para shooter Avani Lekhara
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced the National Sports Awards for the year 2021 . National Sports Awards are given every year to the sportspersons who have excelled in sports . The President will present the award to the sportspersons at a special function at Rashtrapati Bhavan on November 13. This year twelve sportspersons have been selected for the country’s biggest sports award – Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award . Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is given to the best performing sportspersons during the last four years. Arjuna Award to 35 players this yearWill be given Dronacharya Awards are given in different categories to the best coaches who train the players . The names of five coaches have been announced for the Life Time Award category and other categories. National Khel Protsahan Puraskar and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy for the year 2021 have also been announced.
4.Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh announced the formation of a new political party named Punjab Lok Congress
Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has resigned from the Congress and announced the formation of a new political party named Punjab Lok Congress . In a tweet, Captain Amarinder Singh said that he has sent his resignation to Congress President Sonia Gandhi, giving reasons for his resignation. He said that the proposed party has been applied to the Election Commission for registration.
5.Approval of a new scheme named ‘No. 7659’ for implementation of activities related to treatment and management of Kovid in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh state cabinet had treatment Kovid and management for the implementation of activities related to the number 7659 approved “a new scheme. This includes upgradation of health infrastructure, human resource management, procurement of medicines and other equipment, free treatment of COVID patients and testing and waste management in hospitals. The cabinet has also approved 29 crore 30 lakh rupees from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for COVID care and better medical facilities.
6.A Guinness Book world record was created by lighting 12 lakh diyas during Diwali celebrations in Ayodhya.
Ayodhya has created a Guinness World Record by lighting 12 lakh diyas in the Deepotsav celebrations . The Deepotsav celebrations are being organized for five consecutive years. Every time its size and level is increasing. 9 lakh diyas were lit on Ram ki Paidi while three lakh diyas were lit at other ghats in different parts of the city. Entire Ayodhya city is lit up. Union Culture and Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath participated in the Deepotsav celebrations.
7.World Health Organization approves emergency use of Bharat Biotech’s anti-Covid vaccine – Covaccin
The World Health Organization has allowed the emergency use of the Bharat Biotech Vaccine of Kovid-19 . In the G-20 summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said that India will produce 500 crore vaccines of Kovid vaccine by 2022 . He told the Health Organization on CovaxinHe had put forward his side for the approval of. The technical advisory group of the health organization, in its meeting held today, recommended the emergency use of Covaxin. The organization had last week sought further clarification from the Hyderabad-based company regarding Covaxin. Covaxin was reviewed by experts from the World Health Organization’s Important Advisory Group on Immunization and recommends the use of this vaccine in two doses for all people over the age of 18, with a 4-week interval between doses. Had it. Covaxin is the sixth vaccine on the list of vaccines permitted for emergency use from the Director General of Drugs Controller General of India and is being used in the nationwide immunization program along with Kovidhield and Sputnik-V.
8.Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay ranked first in the country and 42 in Asia in the QS Asia 2022 rankings
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay has ranked first in the country and 42 in Asia in the QS Asia 2022 rankings . However, last year IIT Bombay was ranked 37th in this ranking. This ranking was released by the British company QS. IIT Bombay scored 71 out of 100 marks. In total 11 indices, IIT Bombay fared better in the Ph.D qualification category. The Institute stood 18th in this category at the regional level.
9.PM to unveil the samadhi and statue of Sri Adi Shankaracharya at Kedarnath temple
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil the samadhi and statue of Sri Adi Shankaracharya at Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand on November 5 . The mausoleum, which was destroyed in the 2013 floods, has been rebuilt. The entire reconstruction work has been done under the guidance of the Prime Minister. Shri Modi will also address a public rally and inaugurate major infrastructure projects on the occasion. These include Saraswati Asthapath and Ghat, Mandakini Asthapath, Tirtha Purohit House and Garuda Chatti Bridge over the Mandakini River. The cost of these projects is more than one billion thirty crore rupees.
10.NCRB report on suicides
National Crime Records Bureau ( NCRB ) has recently released “ Accidental Deaths & Suicides in India, 2020Published its report titled. The number of suicides in India in the year 2020 has increased by 10% to 1,53,052 as compared to the figures of 2019. According to this report there has been an increase of 21.20 percent in suicides among students. In total numbers, daily wage earners had the largest share in the total suicides. In 2020 this number was 37,666. The number of suicides in 2020 was the highest since 1982. There was an increase of 11.15 per cent in comparison to the figures of 1981. The suicide rate has increased from 10.4 percent in 2019 to 11.3 percent in the year 2020. Suicide rate is defined as the number of suicides per lakh population. The share of suicides among daily wage earners has doubled between 2014 and 2020. The level of suicide among students has reached its highest level since 1995. In the year 2019, 10,335 cases were reported. In 2020 this number increased to 14, 825 turned out to be. In percentage terms, the share of suicide among students increased from 7.4% to 8.2% during the same period.
11.Center of Excellence for Fintech to be set up
Science and Technology and Skill Development Minister C.N. Ashwath Narayan , Government of Karnataka Center of Excellence for Fintech or Financial Technology in the statewill install. The move was announced while addressing the inaugural session of Mangaluru Technovanza. Mangaluru Technovaza was organized by Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM). The government will allocate Rs 12 crore for setting up the Center of Excellence. The government also plans to set up a software technology park in the city. It will be set up with the help of Karnataka State Electronics Corporation Limited (KEONICS). The board of KEONICS has already approved the proposal. The state government will also promote start-ups in the Mangaluru region. For this purpose, incentives will be provided under the Beyond Bengaluru Initiative as well as the government’s policy to promote industries in Tier II and Tier III cities. These incentives will attract companies to set up their units outside Bengaluru.
12.UIDAI seeks exemption from data bill
The Unique Identification Authority of India ( UIDAI ) has to avoid duplication of laws personal data protection ( Personal Data Protection – PDP) has appealed for exemption from law. UIDAI is already governed by the Aadhaar Act. The PDP law making Aadhaar mandatory for many services, including banks, was the first to start the data privacy debate. UIDAI is a statutory authority established by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology under the Aadhaar Act, 2016. It was set up to issue “Aadhaar”. Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 The bill was passed to provide protection to the personal data of individuals. It seeks to create a framework for the processing of personal data, by establishing a data protection authority. It regulates the processing of personal data by the government, companies incorporated in India, as well as foreign companies that relate to personal data of individuals in India. This personal data such as financial data, caste,
13.India and Spain hold bilateral meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez after the G20 summit in Rome on October 31, 2021.met with. During this meeting, PM Modi invited investment from Spain in India’s infrastructure projects. The two leaders exchanged views on strong bilateral ties, regional and global issues of mutual interest. They also discussed the situation in Afghanistan and the Indo-Pacific. They welcomed the growing bilateral trade and investment ties such as the signing of the contract for the purchase of aircraft from Spain. They agreed to further expand bilateral cooperation in areas such as clean technology, e-mobility, deep sea exploration and advanced materials. The two leaders also exchanged views on India-EU relations and climate change. During this meeting, PM Modi told Spain India in many areas like Green Hydrogen, Invited to invest in infrastructure and defense manufacturing. He also asked Spain to take advantage of India’s National Infrastructure Pipeline, Gati Shakti Plan and Asset Monetization Plan.
14.Amrit Mahotsav of Azadi: Ministry of Culture launched 3 competitions
The Ministry of Culture has launched three nationwide competitions for Patriotic Song Writing, Lullaby Writing and Rangoli Making on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas . These competitions will be from Tehsil level, Taluka level to National level. These competitions were announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mann Ki Baat on October 24, 2021. Entries for this competition were opened to all on the occasion of National Integration Day. This contest will run for a few months as “#UnityInCreativity” and the winners will be rewarded.
15.India officially backed emissions list
India officially endorsed a website created by Indian climatologists listing historical carbon dioxide emissions from developed countries . Scotland in Glasgow in the 26th United Nations Conference (COP)Before the launch of India, India supported the emissions list. This emissions list has been created with the aim of highlighting the disparity between the emissions of developed and developing countries. While the US, Australia, Canada and countries in Western Europe are shown as having net carbon debt, developing countries such as India and China have net credit. India is the third largest emitter of carbon emissions on an annual basis. However, it is the sixth largest in terms of its historical emissions. When its population size is considered, it has one of the lowest per capita emitters.
16.EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2021
Hurun India and EdelGive have jointly released the EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2021 . In this list, Azim Premji , founder chairman of Wipro , donated Rs 9,713 crore during the financial year 2020-21, which is about Rs 27 crore in a day. HCL ‘s Shiv Nadar once again retained the second position in the list with an annual donation of Rs 1,263 crore, a growth of 59 per cent. Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and his family occupied the third spot in the philanthropy list with an annual donation of Rs 577 crore.
17.5th edition of “Ganga Utsav 2021”
The 5th edition of the three-day Ganga Utsav has been organized in virtual format from November 01 to November 03, 2021 . “Ganga Utsav 2021 – The River Festival” will not only celebrate the glory of river Ganga but also celebrate all the rivers of the country as ‘ Nadi Utsav ” (River Festival) to promote the festival. The program for 2021 has been organized under the leadership of Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. The annual event is organized by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMGC) jointly with the Ministry of Jal Shakti to mark the anniversary of the declaration of River Ganga as a ‘National River’ on November 04, 2008. This celebration of 2021 will be part of 75 years of independence and Amrit Mahotsav celebrations of independence. On the first day of the festival, the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) entered the Guinness Book of World Records for the most number of handwritten notes uploaded on Facebook in an hour.
18.’Vax’ named Oxford English Dictionary’s Word of the Year 2021
‘ Vax ‘ has been voted the Word of the Year for the year 2021 by the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) . Wax is derived from the Latin word Vacca , which means ‘ cow ‘. Wax is used as an acronym for vaccines and means a substance put into a person’s body to protect them from getting a disease. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, words related to vaccines saw an increase in 2021, including words like double-vaxxed, unvaxxed and anti-vaxxer.
19.Haryana government launched ‘Uttam Beej Portal’
Haryana Chief Minister (CM), Manohar Lal Khattar has launched ‘ Uttam Seed Portal ‘, which provides quality seeds with transparency.Will benefit the farmers of Haryana by providing The portal will provide transparency in the seed production program organized by both government and private seed producing agencies and ensure the quality of certified seeds. This seed portal has been linked to Meri Fasal Mera Byora Portal and Parivar Pehchan Card ID. Meri Fasal Mera Byora Portal provides details to all those farmers who have land or who have given their land on contract and want to promote their crop. Farmers will now get high quality good seeds, which can improve their production and revenue. Government businesses as well as private visa businesses must register.
20.National Tribal Dance Festival 2021 held in Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh state’s tourism development plan as a part of Raipur, the Science College ground in the Second Annual National Tribal Dance Festival ( National Tribal Dance Festival ) is celebrated in 2021. It was inaugurated by Jharkhand Chief Minister (CM) Hemant Soren and Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel.did. This year’s event was coincided with Chhattisgarh’s Rajyotsava (State Foundation Day- November 1, 2021). The festival will host artists from diverse tribal communities from countries including Uzbekistan, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Syria, Mali, Palestine and the Kingdom of Eswatini. The artists of Chhattisgarh’s tribal areas Bastar, Dantewada, Koriya, Korba, Bilaspur, Gariaband, Mainpur, Dhura, Dhamtari, Surguja and Jashpur will represent their culture and traditions through their dance forms.
21.RBI names Bandhan Bank as agency bank
RBI has now bond bank RBI to conduct government business agency Bank ( Agency Bank has been appointed as). Bandhan Bank now joins several other private banks which have been listed as agency banks of RBI. Bandhan Bank will now be authorized to handle transactions related to the collection of GST, VAT and State Taxes. List of banks recently appointed as agency banks of RBI :
- south indian bank
- Karnataka Bank
- DCB Bank
- RBL Bank
- Dhanlaxmi Bank
- indusind bank
- Bandhan Bank
