1.South African author Damon Galgut wins this year’s Booker Prize for his novel “The Promise”
South African novelist Damon Galgut will be awarded the 2021 Booker Prize for his novel The Promise . Seventy-seven-year-old Galgut was nominated for the award in the years 2003 and 2010 as well. Galgut is the first winner from South Africa to win the award since 1999.
2.Diwali Day Act introduced in US Congress to declare festival of lights as federal holiday
USA of New York in the Hudson River three days “with the fireworks display on the banks of the All-American festival was launched” function. In addition to the fireworks display, there were fruitful discussions about the festival by Indian-American residents with their neighbors and friends from different sections of society. The US Embassy in India was lit up and diyas were lit on the occasion of Diwali. Meanwhile, New York member of the US Congress, Carolyn B. Maloney introduced ” The Deepawali Day Act ” in the House of Representatives , under which the US would consider declaring Diwali as a national holiday .
3.IAF participates in international exercise ‘Blue Flag 2021’
A total of 84 Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel in international multilateral war exercises Blue Flag (Blue Flag) 2021 attended, as well as IAF’s Mirage (Mirage) 2000 aircraft squadron of Israel to Ovda airbase attended. The theme of Blue Flag 2021: Integration of fourth and fifth generation aircraft in complex operational scenarios . The exercise involves Air Force missions from 8 countries to share knowledge and combat experience to improve operational capabilities. The other seven countries participating in the exercise are the US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Greece and Israel.
4.SpaceX sets up subsidiary in India
SpaceX, owned by the world’s richest man Elon Musk , has incorporated its wholly owned subsidiary in India to launch local broadband operations. Starlink , the satellite broadband arm of SpaceX, aims to launch broadband services in India by December 2022 , with 2 lakh active terminals subject to government approval. The company is depositing USD 99 or Rs 7,350 per customer and claims to offer data speeds in the range of 50 to 150 megabits per second in the beta phase. The company’s services will compete with Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea in broadband and will be a direct competitor to Bharti Group-backed OneWeb. The company is keen to work in rural areas to provide broadband services.
5.Federal Bank and Aditya Birla Health Insurance tie up for Bancassurance
Federal Bank and Aditya Birla Health Insurance Company Limited ( Aditya Birla Health Insurance Co. Limited- ABHICL)) entered into a bancassurance partnership. As a part of this alliance, Federal Bank will offer its customers innovative health insurance solutions offered by ABHICL. Federal Bank customers will have facilities like Day 1 cover for asthma, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, coaching on nutrition etc. Customers have access to ABHICL’s industry-first innovative solutions such as day one cover for Asthma, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Diabetes; wellness coaching on nutrition and fitness; counseling on mental health; Health Benefit TM (Health Premium) up to 100% and Incentive Welfare Benefits of Old Management Program, etc. Consumers can avail various retail and group affinity products through various distribution channels of the Bank.
6.Axis Bank ties up with Indian Navy to offer ‘Power Salute’
Indian Navy to offer Defense Services Salary Package under ‘ Power Salute ‘ by Axis Bank in New Delhisigned a Memorandum of Understanding with Through the agreement, the bank will provide several benefits to all veterans and all ranks of cadets of the Indian Navy. ICICI Bank also renewed its MoU with the Indian Army to offer enhanced benefits and new facilities to all serving and retired military personnel through its ‘Defence Salary Account (DSA)’. The major benefits covered under “Power Salute” are accidental cover up to INR 56 Lakh, Education Grant for children up to INR 8 Lakh, Total Permanent Disability cover up to INR 46 Lakh, Partial Permanent Disability cover up to INR 46 Lakh and INR 1 Crore air accident cover, zero processing fee on home loan and 12 EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) waiver.
7.Yes Bank and Bankbazar launched ‘Finbooster’ credit card
Yes Bank and Bank Market Dot Com ( BankBazaarkcom ) to measure the creditworthiness of customers together Finbustr (FinBooster) a name -branded credit cardlaunched. FinBooster is built around a credit fitness tracker. FinBooster uses CreditStrong App Subscription (Credit Fitness Report) which helps customers to track creditworthiness improving credit score. The tracking of credit score will be done through a Sahaj Creditstrong app subscription (Credit Fitness Report) which is complimentary to the cardholder for the first year. The credit card offers never-ending reward points with no capping on accrual. Customers can earn instant reward points on online dining, grocery and apparel purchases that can be easily redeemed for over 250 catalog products.
8.Arun Chawla named as Director General of FICCI
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry ( FICCI ) has named Arun Chawla as its new Director General. He will take charge with immediate effect. He joined FICCI in 2011 and is currently the Deputy Secretary General of the Chamber. He joined Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry in 2011 and is currently the Deputy General Secretary of the Chamber.
9.A book on Rani Laxmibai’s lawyer John Lang by Amit Ranjan
Amit Ranjan wrote the book ” John Lang: Wanderer of Hindostan, Slanderer of Hindostan, Lawyer for the Queen “. The book is about the life, adventures and literary works of John Lang . He was an Australian journalist and lawyer who settled in India in the 19th century. He fought many cases against the British and also represented Rani Lakshmibai in the legal battle against the acquisition of her kingdom of Jhansi by the East India Company (EIC).
10.J&K team secured first position in World Deaf Judo Championship
The Jammu and Kashmir team of the deaf secured the first position in the World Deaf Judo Championship held at Paris Versailles, France . Rakshanda Mehak, who is part of the Indian team for the deaf, won the bronze medal by defeating the South Korean team in the semi-finals. The championship was held in Versailles, France. The championship is organized by the International Committee for Sports for the Deaf.
11.Indian GM P Inian wins Rujna Jora Chess Tournament
Indian Grandmaster (GM) P Iniyan has won the 5th Rujna Zora chess tournament held in Serbia . Russia’s International Master (IM) Makarian Rudik finished second and another Indian player VS Raaghul finished third and IM S Nitin (S. Nitin) finished fourth. P Inian is the 16th Indian Grand Master from Erode, Tamil Nadu. His current International Chess Federation (FIDE) rating is 2556.
12.Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates Diwali with Army personnel at Nowshera, Jammu and Kashmir
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that spending time with the armed forces is in line with the spirit for him to celebrate Diwali with family. He said that he has been spending time with the armed forces on Diwali every year since assuming the office of the Prime Minister . Shri Modi said that he did not come here alone but has brought with him the best wishes of one hundred and 30 crore people. Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir in Nowshera district in Diwali with the Armed Forces celebrated.
13.Former Afghanistan PM Ahmed Shah Ahmedzai passes away
Former Prime Minister (PM) of Afghanistan and a renowned Jihadi leader Ahmed Shah Ahmedzai passed away at the age of 77 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Ahmed Shah Ahmadzai has served as the acting Prime Minister of Afghanistan under President Burhanuddin Rabbani during 1995–1996 prior to the 1996 Taliban takeover .
