- “Global Climate Tech Investment Trends” Report: India Ranks 9th
India is ranked 9th in the list of top 10 countries for climate technology investment from 2016 to 2021, according to the Global Climate Tech Investment Trends report by London & Partners & Co. on Five Years: Since the Paris Agreement . Indian climate tech firms received USD 1 billion as venture capital (VC) during this period. The report analyzed trends in the climate sector since the 2016 United Nations Conference (COP) in Paris, France. The list is topped by the United States (US) with USD 48 billion, followed by China at USD 18.6 billion.
- Approval to extend the tenure of Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das for three years from December 10
The government has approved the extension of the tenure of Shaktikanta Das as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India for a further period of three years with effect from December 10 . The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has given this approval.
- A three member delegation led by Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra visited Uzbekistan
Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra led to a three-member delegation of Uzbekistan in presidential election visited there to observe the operation. The international community was watching the elections held on October 24 under the new election laws. The delegation had gone there at the invitation of the Central Election Commission of Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan’s President Shaukat Mirziyoyev has been re-elected for a second five-year term after receiving 80.1% of the vote in a poll conducted on October 24, 2021. However, according to Western observers, voting was not competitive.
- AIIB and ADB to give USD 2 billion loan to India to buy vaccines
India has achieved remarkable success by introducing more than one hundred crore anti-Covid vaccines . Membership of multilateral funding institutions is being leveraged to promote immunization of eligible population. Beijing- based Multilateral Development Bank- Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank-AIIB and Asian Development Bank-ADB tobuy anti-Covid vaccines to India for USD 2 billion under Vaccine Access Facilitation Scheme in Asia Pacific Regionwill give loan. AIIB Vice-Chairman Dr DJ Pandian told in Beijing that the bank is looking at providing USD 5 trillion, while the Manila-based Asian Development Bank can provide USD 1 billion. India made the request three months ago. According to the information available on the bank’s website, six thousand six hundred 70 lakh vaccines can be purchased through this loan.
- Social media company Facebook changed its name
The social media company Facebook has changed its name. From now on Facebook will be known as Meta . Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg made an announcement to this effect.
- India’s first economy AC-three-tier rail-Gati Shakti Express begins operation
Indian Railways is starting the operation of India’s first economy AC-three-tier rail – Gati Shakti Express . The fare of this coach is 8 percent less than the normal coach AC three tier coach . This train will run between Delhi and Patna . In both the directions, this train will stop at Kanpur Central, Prayagraj Junction, Varanasi, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction and Danapur.
- NITI Aayog released a comprehensive report titled Health Insurance for India’s Missing Middle
NITI Aayog has released a comprehensive report titled Health Insurance for India’s Missing Middle which provides solutions to this problem while highlighting the disruptions faced by the Indian population in universal health insurance coverage. The report wasreleased in the presence of NITI AayogCEO Amitabh Kant and Additional Secretary Dr Rakesh Sarwal. NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said that this report is an attempt to increase financial security for health and take forward the conversation on the broader goal of universal health coverage. He said that this present scenario, while outlining the existing interventions, also clarifies broad recommendations and avenues to increase health insurance coverage.
- India-International Trade Fair to be held in Delhi from 14th to 27th November
The International Trade Fair will be held in New Delhi from November 14 to 27 . The theme of this fair is Atmanirbhar Bharat – Dream of New India . This year, Bihar will be the ‘ Partner State ‘ while Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand will be the focus states at the fair . Showcasing a wide range of products and services, the fair is expected to attract over two thousand participants from across the country and abroad. 23 States and Union Territories and Union Ministries, Commodity Boards, Public Sector Undertakings and Government Departments are participating in the event. So far, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, China, Ghana, Kyrgyzstan, Tunisia, Turkey, Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates have confirmed participation in the fair.
- Dr Mansukh Mandaviya addresses G20 Joint Finance and Health Ministers meeting
The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Mansukh Mandaviya, addressed the G-20 Joint Finance and Health Ministers meeting through video conferencing . The agenda for discussion was concrete proposals to strengthen global health government funding. Dr Mandaviya said that the COVID pandemic has brought to the fore the importance of the need to strengthen the International Health Regulatory and Global Health Administration.
- Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Science and Technology launched the Indian Human Ocean Mission-Samudrayaan in Chennai
Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Science and Technology launched the Indian Human Ocean Mission-Samudrayaan in Chennai . The Union Minister said that with this, India has joined the special grouping of countries engaged in underwater activities like America, Russia, Japan, France and China. He said that the Ministry of Earth Sciences is exploring the possibility of mining resources in the deep sea.
- 15th meeting of India-Israel Joint Working Group held in Tal Aviv
The India-Israel Joint Bilateral Defense Cooperation Task Force has agreed to set up a task force to prepare a ten-year plan to identify new areas of cooperation . The decision was taken at the 15th Joint Working Group meeting in Tel Aviv . The meeting was co-chaired by Defense Secretary Ajay Kumar and Director General , Ministry of Defense of Israel Major General Retired Amir Eshel .
- DRDO and Indian Air Force jointly test-fire indigenously made long-range bomb
The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) jointly test- fired an indigenously developed Long-Range Bomb (LRB) from an aerial platform on October 29, 2021 . After being fired from an IAF fighter aircraft, the LR bomb was directed to land-based targets at long ranges with accuracy within specified ranges. All the objectives of this mission were successfully accomplished. The flight and performance of the bomb was monitored by a number of range sensors, including Electro Optical Tracking System (EOTS), telemetry and radar, deployed by the Integrated Test Range in Orissa, Chandipur. The LR bomb has been designed and developed by the Hyderabad-based DRDO Laboratory, Research Center Imaran, in coordination with other DRDO laboratories.
- Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi inaugurated Hunar Haat in Dehradun
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has said that Hunar Haat has become a reliable platform for Prime Minister Narendra Modi ‘s call for Swadeshi Swavalamban, Vocal for Local, to provide market for indigenous products of traditional artisans and craftsmen. Shri Naqvi was addressing the inauguration of Hunar Haat in Dehradun . Shri Naqvi said that a large number of artisans, craftsmen and people associated with them have been provided employment. On the occasion, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was also present. Artisans and craftsmen from 30 states and union territories are participating in Hunar Haat.
- Launch ceremony of the Tushil-P 1135.6 frigate delivered by Russia
P 1135.6 square the seventh Indian navy frigate on October 28, 2021 at Russia ‘s Kaliningrad located Yantr shipyard was launched. Indian Ambassador to Moscow, Shri D. Bala Venkatesh Verma , senior dignitaries of the Russian Federation and officers of the Indian Navy were present at the launch ceremony . During the ceremony, Datla Vidya Varma named the vessel ‘ Tushila ‘. The meaning of ‘Tushil’ in Sanskrit is ‘ protective armor ‘.’ It happens. On the basis of the agreement between the Governments of India and the Russian Federation, two ships under Project 1135.6 will be built in Russia and two ships in India. These ships will be built in India at M/s Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL). The contract for the construction of the two ships was signed between Russia and India on 18 October.
- Ministry of Food Processing Industries in association with NAFED introduced the first ‘One District, One Product’ (ODOP) brand ‘Delhi Bakes’ under PMFME scheme
Food Processing Industry Ministry of National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (NAFED) in collaboration with Panchsheel Bhavan, in New Delhi, Prime Minister Formlaijeshn of micro food processing enterprises (Pimfmi) plan bakery products first in class’ district, one product ‘brand’ Delhi Bex ‘ introduced. Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Shri Pashupati Kumar Paras , Minister of State for Food Processing Industries Shri Prahlad Singh Patel and Managing Director (MD) of NAFED Shri Sanjeev Kumar Chadha This brand was introduced in the presence of. The brand and product is developed under ODOP concept exclusively for Bakery which is one of the ODOP of Delhi. Made entirely out of wheat, Rusk is the first product to be launched under the Delhi Bakes brand, which will be followed by more products. According to NAFED, wheat rusk is a unique product as it is made from jaggery instead of sugar and butter is used instead of vegetable. Under PMFME scheme, Ministry of Food Processing Industries had signed an MoU with NAFED to develop ten brands of selected ODOPs under the branding and marketing component of the scheme. Launched under the self-reliant India campaign, The objective of the Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme is to enhance the competitiveness of existing individual micro enterprises in the unorganized sector of the food processing industry and promote formalization of the sector. Also, it aims to provide assistance to Farmer Producer Organizations, Self Help Groups and Producer Cooperative Societies across their entire value chain. With an outlay of Rs 10,000 crore over a period of five years from 2020-21 to 2024-25, the scheme envisages 2,00,000 micro food processing units to provide financial, technical and commercial support for up-gradation of existing micro food processing enterprises. intended to help directly. To provide assistance to Self Help Groups and Producer Cooperative Societies across their entire value chain. With an outlay of Rs 10,000 crore over a period of five years from 2020-21 to 2024-25, the scheme envisages 2,00,000 micro food processing units to provide financial, technical and commercial support for up-gradation of existing micro food processing enterprises. intended to help directly. To provide assistance to Self Help Groups and Producer Cooperative Societies across their entire value chain. With an outlay of Rs 10,000 crore over a period of five years from 2020-21 to 2024-25, the scheme envisages 2,00,000 micro food processing units to provide financial, technical and commercial support for up-gradation of existing micro food processing enterprises. intended to help directly.
- The Chennai-Mysore-Chennai Shatabdi Express becomes Southern Railway’s first Integrated Management System (IMS) certified train, Indian Railways’ first Shatabdi and second Mail/Express train
The Chennai-Mysore-Chennai Shatabdi Express became the first Integrated Management System (IMS) certified train of Southern Railway , the first Shatabdi and second mail/express train of Indian Railways . Train No. 12007/12008, Dr. MGR Chennai Central – Mysore Junction – Dr. MGR Chennai Central Shatabdi Express is the first such train service of Southern Railway to have IMS certification with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 – The letter has been received. The initial maintenance of the train is being done by Basin Bridge Coaching Depot of Chennai Division. The certification agency has granted this certificate after a comprehensive audit and due verification of compliance of all the prescribed norms by the Railways.
- Education Ministry notifies four year integrated teacher education program
The Ministry of Education has notified the four-year Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) , a dual major composite undergraduate degree under which A. B.Ed./B.Sc. B.Ed. and B.Com. B.Ed. The curriculum has been introduced, which is based on the National Education Policy 2020 It is one of the major provisions related to teacher education under the According to the NEP 2020, from the year 2030, the recruitment of teachers will be through ITEP only. It will be initially offered in pilot mode in around 50 selected multidisciplinary institutions across the country. The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), under the Ministry of Education, has designed the curriculum in such a way that it provides a student-teacher degree in education as well as specialized subjects such as history, mathematics, science, arts, economics, or commerce. enables one to obtain a degree in ITEP will not only provide state-of-the-art pedagogy, but also help in Early Child Care and Education (ECCE), Basic Literacy and Numerology (FLN), inclusive education, and develop an understanding of India and its values/ethos/arts/traditions among others. Will do the work of laying the groundwork.
- ADB and India sign $100 million loan agreement to develop agribusiness in Maharashtra
The Asian Development Bank (ADB)and the Government of India signed a $100 million loan agreement to enhance farm income in the state of Maharashtra , promote agribusiness networks and reduce food losses . Shri Rajat Kumar Mishra, Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance signed the agreement for the Maharashtra Agribusiness Network (Magnet) project on behalf of the Government of India. The loan agreement was signed on behalf of ADB by Takeo Konishi, Country Director of ADB’s India Resident Mission. The project supports the development of agribusiness in Maharashtra including improving agricultural productivity, upgrading post-harvest facilities and establishing an efficient marketing framework for the benefit of horticultural growers.
- 14th Urban Mobility Conference 2021
The 14th Urban Mobility Conference 2021 was inaugurated by Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri through video conferencing . The theme of this year’s conference is Mobility for All, which aims to provide equal access and promote inclusive urban transport.focused on giving. This approach is concerned with the provision of affordable, clean, safe, informative, efficient and accessible transport systems with special focus on the diverse needs of all sections of the society, especially the disabled, elderly, women and children. Awards were also given to the state and city winners for excellence in urban transport. The primary objective of this conference is to disseminate information to the cities whose officials participate in this conference to help them stay updated with the latest and best urban transport practices globally. The conference provides an opportunity to interact with other professionals, technology and service providers, both domestic and international, so that delegates can take home ideas to develop their urban transport along a sustainable path. The event was organized by national and international experts,
- Sudan’s suspension by the African Union
The African Union has suspended Sudan from all its activities until the civilian-led transitional authority does not get restored. It is said that the coup in Sudan was unconstitutional and protests continue in the capital Khartoum. Trade unions representing doctors and oil workers say they are joining the protests. Earlier, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke to ousted Prime Minister Abdullah Hamdok on the phone after his return home. The African Union is a continental body consisting of 55 member states from the continent of Africa. It was officially formed in July 2002 in Durban, South Africa, in place of the Organization of African Unity established in 1963. The Secretariat of the African Union is located in Addis Ababa. Its main objective is the unity and solidarity between African countries and their peoples and the sovereignty of member states,
