1.PM Modi announces repeal of three controversial agriculture laws
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while addressing the country’s three controversial agricultural laws to announce the cancellation of. He said that soon the constitutional process to repeal these three agricultural laws would be started. Three Agriculture Laws –
1. Farmer’s Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020
This act was introduced with the objective of opening agricultural sales and marketing outside the notified Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) mandis for farmers. The Act removes barriers to inter-state trade and also provides a framework for electronic trading of agricultural produce. It seeks to break the monopoly of government-controlled mandis and allows farmers to sell directly to private buyers.
2. Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Agricultural Services Act, 2020
This act creates a national framework for contract farming. It provides a legal framework for farmers to enter into written contracts with companies and produce for them.
3. The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020
This act removes pulses, cereals, edible oils, oilseeds, onions and potatoes from the list of essential commodities. It seeks to deregulate the production, movement, storage and distribution of these food items.
2.PM Modi launched ‘Ration Aapke Gram’ scheme and ‘Sickle Cell Mission’ in MP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a series of tribal welfare programs on his visit to Madhya Pradesh . PM Modi launched ‘ Ration Aapke Gram ‘ scheme and ‘ Sickle Cell Mission ‘ of Madhya Pradesh.A welfare scheme named ‘ has been started. He also laid the foundation stone for the construction of 50 new Eklavya Model Residential Schools across India. The Government of India decided to observe 15 November every year as ‘Tribal Gaurav Diwas’ or ‘Tribal Gaurav Diwas’ every year from 2021 onwards. Modi mentioned his long association with the tribal society. He was praised for the richness of his spiritual and cultural life and said that there is a life lesson in every cultural aspect of Adivasi including song and dance and that they have much to teach.
3.HDFC Bank launches 2nd edition of “Keep your mouth” campaign
HDFC Bank Limited has launched the second edition of its Mooh Band Rakho campaign to raise awareness on fraud prevention in support of International Fraud Awareness Week 2021 (November 14-20, 2021) . HDFC Bank aims to raise awareness among its customers about all types of frauds and the importance of keeping one’s mouth shut to ensure their prevention and pledge and never share confidential banking information with anyone. HDFC Bank will organize 2,000 workshops over the next four months as part of this campaign.
4.Arunachal Pradesh government adopts ‘firm declaration’ on climate change
The Arunachal Pradesh government approved the ‘ Pakke Tiger Reserve Declaration 2047 on Climate Change Resilient and Resilient Arunachal Pradesh ‘, which aims to promote climate-resilient development in the state. This announcement is the first of its kind by any state government in the country. For the first time, the state cabinet meeting was held outside the capital Itanagar at the Pakke Tiger Reserve, where the ‘Pucca Declaration’ was adopted. The ‘Pucca Declaration’ focuses on a multi-sectoral approach to low emissions and climate-resilient development based on five broad themes, or Panch Dharas.
5.India International Science Festival, 2021
Recently, Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) by India International Science Festival (India International Science Festival- IISF) The 7th edition was launched. started in the year 2015Kia IISF is an annual event which is considered as the biggest forum in the country. It brings together students, the public, researchers, innovators and artists from all over the world to experience science unprecedented for the betterment of people and humanity. IISF 2021 is being jointly organized by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Ministry of Science and Technology (Department of Science and Technology, Department of Biotechnology, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) in association with Vigyan Bharti. IISF 2021 will be held in Panaji, Goa from December 10 to 13. The National Center for Polar and Ocean Research, which is an autonomous institute under MoES, is its nodal agency. Theme of the year 2021: Celebrating Creativity in Science, Technology and Innovation for a Prosperous India. It will also reflect the spirit and idea of the Amrit Mahotsav of India’s Freedom,
6.e-governance for civil aviation
Recently the Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched e-Governance (e-GCA) online platform for Civil Aviation through which 298 services including Civil Aviation Pilot Licensing and Medical Examinationwill provide. The launch of the e-GCA project was part of a 100-day action plan for the aviation sector under the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The portal was developed by Tata Consultancy Services. It is a portal for dissemination of information and online, quick service delivery in a secure environment. It provides end-to-end solution for connectivity with all regional offices including multiple software applications. It will provide services to various DGCA stakeholders such as pilots, aircraft maintenance engineers, air traffic controllers, air operators, airport operators, flight training organisations, maintenance and design organisations. It aims to enhance the efficiency of various services of DGCA and increase accountability and transparency in all functions of DGCA.
7.Puri Heritage Corridor Project
The Odisha government will soon lay the foundation stone of the Puri Heritage Corridor , which will be built at a cost of Rs 800 crore . The project is a part of the Expansion of Infrastructure and Development of Heritage and Architecture (ABADHA) scheme to develop Puri into a world-class heritage city . Envisaged in the year 2016, Puri Heritage Corridor project unveiled in December 2019 in the holy city of PuriIt was done to convert it into an International Site of Heritage. The project includes redevelopment of major parts of the holy city and surrounding Jagannath Temple for visitors and tourists. The project will include Sri Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) building redevelopment, a 600 capacity Srimandir Welcome Centre, Jagannath Cultural Centre, Badadanda Heritage Streetscape, beach development, Puri Lake, Musa River revival plan etc. It is believed to have been built by Anantvarman Chodaganga, a king of the Eastern Ganga dynasty, in the 12th century. Jagannath Puri Temple is called ‘Yamanika Tirtha’, according to Hindu beliefs, the power of ‘Yama’, the god of death, ended because of the presence of Lord Jagannath here.
8.Central government proposes measures to reduce Delhi’s air pollution
The central government , in an affidavit before the Supreme Court , has proposed several measures to reduce Delhi’s air pollution . The central government expressed its reluctance to ask its employees to work from home. It has advised its employees to take up carpooling in the Delhi-NCR region to reduce the number of vehicles used by them. The Center also referred to the directions issued by the Air Quality Management Commission for Delhi-NCR. The instructions include- Ban on entry of trucks in Delhi till November 21. Trucks carrying essential commodities will be exempted. Thermal plant should be closed. Ban on construction activities. Deployment of anti smog guns and water sprinklers.
9.Antibiotic consumption increased by 46% in last two decades: Study
The Global Research on Antimicrobial Resistance (GRAM) project published a study in The Lancet Planetary Health . According to this study, the global antibiotic consumption rate has increased by 46% in the last two decades.happened. GRAM used an innovative approach by applying statistical modeling techniques. This includes multiple data sources and types, such as large-scale household surveys in low-income and middle-income countries, antibiotic consumption data from the World Health Organization (WHO), and drug sales data. GRAM also gathered data from the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Total antibiotic consumption rates vary across the country, ranging from 5 DDD to 45.9 DDD per 1000 population per day. Between 2000-2018, the global antibiotic consumption rate increased by 46%, from 9.8 to 14.3 DDD per 1000 population per day. In low-income and middle-income countries, the antibiotic consumption rate increased by 76%, increasing from 7.4 to 13.1 DDD per 1000 per day. However, in high-income countries, The consumption rate was stable. Antibiotic consumption rate increased by 116% in South Asia. The second largest increase (111%) was observed in North Africa and the Middle East region.
10.India participated in ADIPEC conference
The ADIPEC conference is being held in Abu Dhabi from November 15 to November 18, 2021 . The world’s largest oil and gas companies and several OPEC+ energy ministers are in Abi Dhabi to attend the conference . This conference will address the COP26 climate talks and rising energy prices.happening in the background. Brent crude has risen 60% to above $80 a barrel in 2021. Natural gas prices in Asia and Europe have also reached record highs in recent days. During the conference, India’s Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India made a “united effort” with OPEC+ on oil production. Japan’s Mitsui and South Korea’s GS. Energy Blue will partner with Adnoc and Fertiglobe to develop ammonia. The Blue Ammonia will be developed at the Taziz Industrial Area in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi. Several major energy firms in the Persian Gulf, such as Adnoc and Saudi Aramco, are in talks with companies in Asia regarding long-term supply contracts for blue hydrogen. Blue hydrogen fuel is made by converting natural gas and capturing carbon.
11.E-labor : 70% informal workers are SC, ST, OBC
7.86 crores so far on e-Shram portal , India’s first centralized database of unorganized workersMore than one registration has been done. Of this number, 40.5% belong to the Other Backward Classes (OBC), 27.4 percent to the general category, 23.7 percent to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 8.3 percent to the Scheduled Tribes (ST). These estimates are important as they provide an indication of the social profile of informal sector workers in India. According to the 2011 census, the share of the population of the Scheduled Castes was 16.2% and that of the Scheduled Tribes was 8.2%. The Census 2011 does not give details of the OBC count. However, according to a survey conducted by the National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO) in 2007, the population share of OBCs was 40.9%. The population share of the general category population was about 34%. The highest number of registrations (53.6%) were seen in the agriculture sector. This is followed by the construction sector (12.2 percent) and domestic and domestic workers (8. 71 percent). The e-shram portal is recording the primary as well as secondary occupations of workers in the unorganized sector. In the agriculture sector, West Bengal holds the top position with 13.38% share. It is followed by Odisha (10.5%), Uttar Pradesh (9.15%), Bihar (5.71%) and Jharkhand (3.03%). In manufacturing, the top four states with the highest number of registrations are West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha.
12.Russia shot down a satellite by testing an anti-satellite missile
A Direct-Ascent Anti-Satellite (DA-ASAT) missile was test fired by Russia on 15 November 2021 . DA-ASAT missile fired COSMOS 1408shot down a Russian satellite, as a result, debris spread in low-Earth orbit. This test has so far generated about 1500 pieces of debris. According to USSPACECOM’s preliminary assessment, the debris will remain in orbit for years. As a result, it poses a significant risk to the crew on the International Space Station. USSPACECOM is continuously monitoring the trajectory of the debris. Russia’s first direct ascent anti-satellite missile called PL-19 Nudol was test-fired on 18 November 2015. Russia tested Nudol for the second time in May 2016. Nudol was launched from the “Plesetsk Cosmodrome Trial Launch Facility”. In 2016, Russia launched three more. Russia test-fired a direct ascent anti-satellite missile in 2020 Which was capable of shooting down spacecraft or satellites in low Earth orbit. Its most recent test was in November 2021, which destroyed Kosmos 1408.
13.MoFPI signs MoU with Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying to improve livestock sector
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) on November 17, 2021, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD)signed a Memorandum of Understanding with The MoU was signed to facilitate extension of benefits to dairy entrepreneurs and dairy industries by convergence of several schemes by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying. It will also help generate income for sustainable development of rural poor by providing credit support, providing necessary technology and strengthening quality control. Such coordinated efforts will help farmers to double their income through livestock sector. It refers to selective breeding and livestock rearing. It is the management and care of animals in which genetic traits and behavior of animals are developed to earn profit. The animal husbandry sector supports the livelihood of about 55% of the rural population in India. According to the Economic Survey-2021, the contribution of livestock in agriculture and allied sector to the Gross Value Added (at constant prices) in 2014-15 was 24. It increased from 32 percent to 28.63% in 2018-19. India is the largest livestock owner in the world.
14.Tribal Minister inaugurates TRIFED Aadi Mahotsav
The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri Arjun Munda inaugurated the TRIFED Aadi Mahotsav at Dilli Haat in New Delhi on November 16, 2021 . Aadi Mahotsav was started in the presence of Sukhram Munda , who is the grandson of Birsa Munda . During this program Sukhram Munda remembered the sacrifice and contribution of Birsa Munda. He said that his grandfather united the tribals in the forest and fought for freedom. Olympic medalist Padma Vibhushan M.C. Mary Kom was chosen as the brand ambassador of TRIFED Aadi Mahotsav . 1000 tribal artisans from 26 states will participate in the 15-day Aadi Mahotsav to showcase their products in the Mahotsav.
15.World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: 18-24 November
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) is observed every year from 18-24 November . The purpose of the week is to raise awareness of global antimicrobial resistance, encourage best practices among the general public, health workers and policy makers to avoid the further emergence and spread of drug-resistant infections. World Antimicrobial Awareness Week theme 2021 is Spread Awareness, Stop Resistance. Theme One Health calls on stakeholders, policy makers, health care providers and the general public to become antimicrobial resistance (AMR) awareness champions. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been declared as one of the top 10 global health threats by the World Health Organization (WHO).
16.maharashtra government will appoint salman khan as covid vaccination ambassador
Bollywood actor Salman Khan has been appointed as the Kovid-Vaccine Ambassador of Maharashtra . According to Maharashtra Public Health Minister Rajesh Tope, there is hesitation in getting the anti-coronavirus vaccine among Muslim-majority communities, and the government will seek the help of Bollywood actor Salman Khan to get people vaccinated. Maharashtra leads in the number of vaccinations, but the pace of vaccination is slow in some areas.
17.KVG Bank wins ASSOCHAM Award for Best Digital Financial Services
Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank ( KVGB ) has been awarded by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India ( ASSOCHAM ) under the ‘ Regional Rural Banks ‘ (RRBs) category, in line with India’s vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, the best ‘ digital Awarded for ‘ Digital Financial Services ‘. Bank Chairman P. GopikrishnaRBI Regional Director R. Gurumurthy received the award. Around 40 villages in Karnataka have been converted into 100% digital villages by KVGB Bank. These efforts are encouraging villagers to use digital mode for transactions. Those villages have access to round the clock Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, Micro ATMs, AEPS (Aadhaar Enabled Payment System), IMPS and UPI.
18.UN Secretary-General appoints Shombi Sharp as UN Resident Coordinator in India
United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has appointed Shombi Sharp , a Sustainable Development Specialist, United States (US) as the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations in India . He will lead the UN team in India, and work towards India’s COVID-19 response plans to better recover from the Sustainable Development Goals. Prior to this, he served as the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations in Armenia.
19.Paytm Money Launches AI-Powered ‘Voice Trading’
Paytm wholly owned subsidiary of the Company Paytm Money (Paytm Money) by Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven by Voice Trading (Voice Trading) is launched. It will allow users to trade or get information about stocks through a single voice command. This voice command feature uses neural networks and natural language processing (NLP) to allow immediate processing. The service has been launched in line with Paytm Money’s efforts to offer next generation and AI-powered technology to enhance the user experience.
20.India’s first fisheries business incubator launched in Gurugram
A first of its kind, dedicated fisheries business incubator has been inaugurated in Gurugram , Haryana , which nurtures fisheries start-ups in real market led conditions. The incubator is known as the LINAC-NCDC Fisheries Business Incubation Center ( LlFlC ). It was inaugurated by the Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Purushottam Rupala.did. The center has been established under the central flagship Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) at a cost of Rs 3.23 crore. National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) is the implementing agency for LIFIC. The first batch of ten incubators from four states (Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra) have already been identified.
21.UBS forecasts India’s GDP growth rate at 9.5% for FY22
Swiss brokerage firm , UBS Securities has revised India’s real GDP growth forecast for 2021-22 to 9.5 per cent from 8.5 per cent . India’s GDP growth forecast has been raised due to a faster-than-expected recovery, increased consumer confidence and increased spending. UBS Securities has projected the following GDP growth rate for India for various years:
- For 2021-22 (FY 22) = 9.5%
- For 2022-23 (FY 23) = 7.7%
- For 2023-24 (FY 24) = 6.0%
22.World Philosophy Day 2021: 18 November
World Philosophy Day is celebrated every year on the third Thursday of November . In 2021, this day is being celebrated on 18 November . World Philosophy Day 2021 to discuss the various interactions of human beings with their social, cultural, geographic and political environments, with the underlying objective of better understanding the contributions of philosophy to our contemporary societies and the challenges they face, especially pandemics. opens up. World Philosophy Day was started by UNESCO in 2002. In 2005 the UNESCO General Conference announced that World Philosophy Day would be celebrated every third Thursday of November.
23.Naturopathy Day: 18 November
Every year in India on November 18 , the National Natural Medicine Day ( National Naturopathy Day ) is observed. Promoting positive mental and physical health through a drug-free medical practice called naturopathy. The day was declared on November 18, 2018 by the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy), Government of India. On this day in 1945, Mahatma Gandhi became the Life President of the All India Nature Cure Foundation Trust and signed the deed with the aim of making the benefits of Nature Cure available to all sections of the people.
