1.President Ram Nath Kovind presented the National Sports Awards-2021 at Rashtrapati Bhavan today
President Ram Nath Kovind presented the National Sports Awards-2021 at Rashtrapati Bhavan . This year Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award has been given to 12 sportspersons . The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is given for the outstanding and outstanding performance of a sportsperson in the last four years. This year 35 sportspersons have been awarded the Arjuna Award . Arjuna Award is given for good performance in sports over a period of last four years and for leadership, sportsmanship and discipline. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy has been given to Panjab University, Chandigarh.
2.India and France’s 6th joint military exercise Shakti 2021 will be held from next Monday to 26 November
India and France three biennial training exercises, the Indian Air Force exercises with Garuda , Varuna exercises with the Indian Navy and exercise power with the Indian Army . Sixth edition of the biennial training exercise ” Manavyas Shakti 2021 ” from 15 to 26 November 2021 in Fréjus, Franceis being held in. A platoon of Gorkha Rifles Infantry Battalion is representing the Indian Army in this bilateral exercise and the French side is being represented by troops of 21st Marine Infantry Regiment of 6th Light Armored Brigade. The last joint exercise of Shakti was held from 31 October to 13 November 2019 at Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan. India and France conduct three biennial training exercises. Garuda exercise with Indian Air Force, Varuna with Indian Navy and Shakti Abhyas with Indian Army.
3.Supreme Court suggests two-day lockdown to bring down severe air pollution levels in National Capital Territory of Delhi
Taking serious note of the air pollution in Delhi and its adjoining areas, the Supreme Court has asked the government to consider imposing a two-day lockdown to check pollution . Hearing a petition to check air pollution in the National Capital Region, a bench headed by Chief Justice NV Ramana suggested measures like lock-down for a few days to deal with the level of air quality index. The top court also said that air pollution is a serious problem and the deteriorating air quality has forced people to wear masks even at home.
4.Law Minister Kiren Rijiju launches Citizens Tele-Law Mobile App
As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav , Law Minister Kiren Rijiju launched Citizens Tele Law Mobile App at a function in New Delhi . Through this app, the lawyers involved in the legal advice and advisory panel can be directly interacted with. This mobile app can be downloaded from Google Playstore. With this app, people will be able to solve legal problems easily.
5.Defense Secretary Dr. Ajay Kumar released a book titled ‘Force in Statecraft’
Defense Secretary Dr. Ajay Kumar said on November 13, 202l New Delhi at the National Defense College (NDC), a book edited by Commandant Air Marshal deeptendu Chowdhury of President’s Chair in NDC Excellence Air Vice Marshal (Dr.) Arjun Subramaniam (retired) Released ” Force in Statecraft “. The book is a compilation of essays on topics such as Anti-Terrorist Operations, Conflict in the Northeast, Air Power, Nuclear Situation, which gives an insight into the conceptual understanding and aspects of India’s national security.
6.Defense Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates Defense Manufacturing Facility in Uttar Pradesh Defense Industrial Corridor
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said in Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh Defense Industrial Corridor ‘s first in defense manufacturing private sector facility was inaugurated. Operated by Aeroloy Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of PTC Industries, the manufacturing facility will manufacture components for aircraft and helicopter engines, drone submarines, ultra-light artillery guns, space launch vehicles and strategic systems. The Defense Minister also laid the foundation stone for the Integrated Metal Fabrication Facility, which will produce key raw materials for aerospace applications. This plant will reduce the country’s dependence on imports and help in building a strong and self-reliant India.
7.India International Trade Fair to be held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
India International Trade Fair will be held at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi . The fair will run from November 14 to 27 . The International Fair, held annually, was not organized last year due to the COVID pandemic. The theme of the fair this year is ‘ Self-reliant India ‘. Bihar is the partner state in this fair while Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand are the main states. More than one thousand five hundred businessmen from India and abroad will participate in this fair. Twenty-three states, union territories and 34 central ministries, commodity boards, PSUs and government departments will participate in the event. Nine foreign countries including Bangladesh, Bahrain, Ghana, Kyrgyzstan, Tunisia, Turkey, Sri Lanka and UAE are participating in this fair.
8.Professor Bimal N Patel of India elected to the International Law Commission for five years
Professor Bimal Patel , vice-chancellor of the National Defense University and a member of India’s National Security Advisory Board, has been elected to the International Law Commission for a five-year term in a hard-fought five-year term at the United Nations . His term will start from January 1, 2023. Patel received 163 votes out of 192 current members of the United Nations General Assembly and topped the Asia-Pacific grouping which also had candidates from China, South Korea and Japan.
9.32nd Edition of Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) between the Navies of India and Thailand
The 32nd edition of the Indo-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) between the Indian Navy and the Royal Thai Navy is being conducted from 12-14 November 2021. Indian Naval Ship (INS) Karmuk, an indigenously built missile corvette, and Thailand’s Ship (HTMS) Tynchon, a Khamrosin class Anti-Submarine Patrol Craft, along with Maritime Patrol Aircraft of both navies are participating in the Corps. Huh. With a view to strengthen maritime ties between the two countries and to keep this vital part of the Indian Ocean safe for international trade, both the navies have been conducting bi-annual CORPATs along their International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) since 2005. .
10.Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of Azamgarh University to be built on 49.42 acres at Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh at a cost of Rs.108 crores.
Union Home and Cooperative Minister Shri Amit Shah by Uttar Pradesh ‘s Azamgarh and Basti launched several development projects. Shri Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of Azamgarh University to be built on 49.42 acres at Azamgarh at a cost of Rs.108 crores . Many dignitaries including the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath and the Union Education Minister, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan were present on the occasion. Shri Amit Shah said that Maharaj Suheldev ji had done the work of expelling foreign invaders from this land of Uttar Pradesh and if we name this university after Suheldev ji then it will be a big message to the people.
11.1st Joint Naval Exercise: US, UAE, Bahrain and Israel
The forces of the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Israel and the United States Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) conducted a multilateral maritime security operation in the ‘ Red Sea ‘.started practicing. It is the first publicly sanctioned naval exercise between the United States, Israel and two Gulf countries (UAE, Bahrain). In the year 2020, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain normalized their diplomatic relations with Israel under the US-led Abrahamic Agreement brought together by shared concerns regarding Iran and hopes of economic gains. The US Fifth Fleet/NAVCENT is based in Bahrain and operates in the Arabian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman, the Red Sea and parts of the Indian Ocean. Analysts believe that since February 2021, Iran and Israel are engaged in a ‘shadow war’, in which both nations are attacking each other’s ships.
12.Satya Narayan Pradhan appointed as Director General of Narcotics Control Bureau
Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Satya Narayan Pradhan, the ” Narcotics Control Bureau ‘( NCB has been appointed as Director General). Satya Narayan Pradhan, a 1988 batch IPS officer of Jharkhand cadre, is currently the National Disaster Response Force.He was holding the additional charge of NCB chief along with assuming the responsibility of Director General (NDRF). After the appointment of former NCB chief Rakesh Asthana as the Delhi Police Commissioner, he was given the additional charge of the Director General of NCB, however now his appointment has been made on a permanent basis. Atul Karwal, a 1988 batch IPS officer of Gujarat cadre, has been appointed as the Director General of NDRF. The Narcotics Control Bureau is a nodal agency for drug law enforcement in India under the Ministry of Home Affairs, established by the Government of India on March 17, 1986.
13.Book titled “Unshaking India: Hard Truths and Clear Choices for Economic Revival” by Ajay Chhibber and Salman Anees Soz
HarperCollins by Ajay Chhibber and Salman Anees Soz written by “Anshaikling India: Hard Truths and clear Coisej for Economic Revival” went on to publish a book called. It examines India’s potential to become a fully developed economy in the next 25 years, i.e. by 2047, during the 100th year of India’s independence. It also mentions India’s ambitious goals like 5 trillion US dollar economy, Chinese threats etc.
14.PC Modi becomes Secretary General of Rajya Sabha
A 1982-batch retired IRS officer and former chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT ), Pramod Chandra Modi was appointed as the new Secretary General of the Rajya Sabha, replacing PPK Ramacharyulu . Meanwhile Ramacharyulu has been re-appointed as an advisor for a tenure of one year. Ramacharyulu has now been appointed as an advisor to the Rajya Sabha Secretariat.
15.Women’s cricket entry in Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
The first matches of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games have been announced. women’s cricket t20 formatDebuting in Commonwealth Games with The last time cricket was played in a multi-sporting showpiece was in the 1998 edition in Kuala Lumpur. The Women’s Cricket T20 tournament will be held at Edgbaston Stadium from 29 July, with the bronze and gold medal matches on 7 August. India’s first match will be Australia when women’s cricket makes its debut at the 2022 Commonwealth Games on July 29 while the final will be played on August 7. India, playing Pakistan and Barbados in the opening season, were recently confirmed as the West Indies squad that will participate in the Commonwealth Games. Hosts England will be in action for the first time on 30 July, when they take on the winner of a qualifying tournament, Which is due in early 2022. They will then play South Africa in the opening season on 2 August. This will be followed by the third match against New Zealand in the evening session on 4 August.
16.Daniel Brühl named as UN-World Food Program Goodwill Ambassador
Spanish-German actor Daniel Brühl (Daniel Brühl) to the United Nations World Food Program (United Nations World Food Programme – UN -WFP) for a goodwill ambassador (Goodwill Ambassador)has been nominated. He has joined WFP’s mission of a world with zero hunger. As a Goodwill Ambassador, he will inform about the main drivers of hunger and demonstrate UN WFP’s efforts to address the root causes of hunger and urgent needs. In his role as Goodwill Ambassador, Brühl will raise awareness for the millions of people who go to bed hungry every night and engage his supporters in advocating for a world with zero hunger. The 43-year-old actor will use his platform to inform his supporters about the main causes of hunger and to showcase the WFP’s efforts to address the urgent needs and root causes of hunger.
17.Hardeep Singh Puri unveils the statue of Maharani Laxmibai at Hisar College
Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs and Petroleum & Natural Gas, Hardeep S. Puri , through video conferencing, at Maharani Lakshmi Bai College for Women, Hisar (Haryana) , Rani at Bhiwani Rohilla Laxmi Bai ‘s statue unveiled. Describing Rani Lakshmi Bai as a prominent symbol of rebellion against the suppression of the British Raj, the Minister said that her life has been an inspiration for generations of nationalism and Indian women who fought against British rule in India with utmost bravery, skill and strength. led the freedom revolution.
