1 Maharashtra’s first export promotion policy approved
Maharashtra approved the state’s first export promotion policy to boost exports. This policy will be implemented by 2027-28 and is expected to bring investment of approximately Rs 25 thousand crore in the state. It was also decided to appoint an empowered committee under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister to effectively implement the plan for the upliftment of Dhangar society.
2 India and Netherlands sign a Letter of Intent for cooperation on medical product regulation and enhancing the quality of medical products
India and the Netherlands have signed a Letter of Intent (MoI) in The Hague , Netherlands to cooperate on medical product regulation and enhance the quality of medical products and healthcare services for both the countries. The MOI was signed in the meeting between Shri Bhagwant Khuba, Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers and Shri Ernst Kuipers, Minister of Health, Welfare and Sports of the Netherlands. An Indian delegation led by Shri Khuba is in the Netherlands to participate in the 2nd World Local Production Forum (WLPF) meeting to be held in The Hague from 6 to 8 November 2023. The World Local Production Forum is a platform created at the initiative of the World Health Organization (WHO). It aims to increase access to medicines and other health technologies.
3. World Health Organization recognizes India’s success in achieving 16% reduction in TB cases and 18% reduction in TB mortality since 2015
The World Health Organization (WHO) released its Global TB Report 2023 on November 7, 2023 . The report notes that India has made significant progress in improving TB case detection and shows the impact of COVID-19 on TB programs. Improvement in treatment coverage has reached 80 percent of estimated TB cases, 19 percent more than last year . India’s efforts have resulted in a 16% decline in TB cases by 2022 (since 2015) , almost double the pace of decline in global TB cases (8.7%). isDuring this period, there has been an 18 percent decline in TB mortality globally, including in India. The World Health Organization reduced the TB death rate from 4.94 lakh in 2021 to 3.31 lakh in 2022. This is a decrease of more than 34 percent in a period of one year. In the Global TB Report – 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of India had agreed to publish the data for India as “interim”. This agreement was based on the understanding that WHO would work with the ministry’s technical team to finalize the data.
4 Jharkhand government launches land ownership campaign under Forest Rights Act
Jharkhand Government launched a special campaign named “ Abua Bir Dishome Campaign ” with the goal of providing land ownership certificates to individuals and communities under the Forest Rights Act . The objective of this initiative is to recognize and secure the rights of Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers for self-cultivation, habitation and various other activities within the forest areas . The decision to launch this campaign has come after a gap of nine years. The Jharkhand government, citing data submitted to the Supreme Court, revealed that it had received 98,308 Individual Forest Rights (IFR) and 2,695 Community Forest Rights (CFR) applications since the formation of the state in November 2000. Of these, only 60,021 IFR titles and 2,013 CFR titles covering approximately 2.17 lakh acres of forest land have been granted. By comparison, Chhattisgarh, which was formed around the same time as Jharkhand, has processed 9.28 lakh ownership claims and distributed 5.28 lakh titles as of June 30, 2023.
5 Tourism Ministry showcases ‘Incredible India’ at WTM London 2023
The Ministry of Tourism of India , along with various stakeholders, is actively participating in the World Travel Market (WTM) London from November 6 to November 8, 2023 . The Ministry has set up an impressive space of 650 square meters for the ‘ Incredible India Pavilion ‘ at WTM 2023, London. The pavilion serves as a platform to showcase a diverse range of tourism products and transformative experiences for travelers under the theme ‘ Incredible India ‘. The Indian Pavilion was formally inaugurated by Ms. V. Vidyavati, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and His Excellency Vikram Doraiswami, High Commissioner of India to the UK in the presence of Shri Rohan Khaunte, Minister of Tourism, Government of Goa.
6 India successfully tests Pralay tactical ballistic missile
India successfully test fired Pralay Tactical Ballistic Missile off the coast of Odisha . The test proved to be a significant milestone as the missile covered its entire range of approximately 500 kilometres , effectively demonstrating its operational capabilities. Defense officials have said that the test was highly successful and met all the predetermined parameters. The Pralaya missile, abbreviated as “ Pralaya: Apocalypse ”, is a canistered tactical, surface-to-surface, short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) designed for battlefield use. Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has been developed byThe missile incorporates technologies derived from India’s ballistic missile defense programme, particularly the exoatmospheric interceptor missile Prithvi Defense Vehicle (PDV), and the Prahar tactical missile. The project to develop Pralay was approved in March 2015 with a budget of ₹332.88 crore.
7 First India-US Defense Acceleration Eco-System Investor Meet concludes in Delhi
The first India-US Defense Acceleration Eco-System (INDUS X) Investor Meet was held in Delhi . This meeting has been organized ahead of the 2+2 India-US ministerial dialogue. During this, INDUS-X Educational Series-Gurukul was launched. It aims to guide investors and startups to the defense eco-system of the US and India. Defense sector start-ups and MSMEs participated in the programme. The meeting brought together everyone including startups, investors, incubators and industry on one platform.
8 Shri Harjinder Singh Dhami again elected President of Shiromani Gurdwara Management Committee
In Punjab , Shri Harjinder Singh Dhami has been re-elected as the President of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee-SGPC . In the elections held at the committee office in Amritsar , he got 118 votes out of 137 votes. He has been elected for the third consecutive time.
9 Indian Air Force contingent included in Dubai Air Show 2023
A contingent of the Indian Air Force (IAF) has landed at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai to participate in the biennial airshow to be held in Dubai from November 13 to 17, 2023 . The IAF contingent comprises two indigenous platforms – light combat aircraft (LCA) Tejas and advanced light helicopter (ALH) Dhruv . However, Tejas will be part of both static and aerial displays during the airshow; Sarang helicopter display team will showcase their aerobatics skills. This is the second consecutive opportunity for the Tejas and Sarang display teams to enthrall the crowd at the Dubai Airshow, after also participating in the 2021 edition. The IAF contingent is being flown by its C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft.
10 Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and FSR Global sign MoU to promote collaboration in education and research on energy sector regulatory issues
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and FSR Global at IICA Campus Manesar (Gurugram) . The MoU was signed by Professor (Dr.) Naveen Sirohi representing IICA and Ms. Shweta Ravi Kumar representing FSR Global . Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and FSR Global aim to promote collaborative efforts and explore practical approaches to establish mutually beneficial partnerships. The primary focus of this partnership is to enhance operational efficiencies in the energy sector regulatory landscape both in India and globally.
11 Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa submitted his resignation to the President, was accused of corruption
Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa submitted his resignation to President Marcelo Rebelo de Souza due to corruption allegations . The Portuguese Prime Minister has resigned after the arrest of his Chief of Staff Victor Escaria .
12 National Human Rights Commission Chairman Justice Arun Mishra addressed the 14th International Conference of National Human Rights Institutions
National Human Rights Commission Chairman Justice Arun Mishra addressed the 14th International Conference of National Human Rights Institutions in Copenhagen , Denmark . Shri Mishra stressed on making the society more humane and civilized to eliminate the menace of oppression.
13 UGC issues rules for foreign universities to set up their campus in India
University Grants Commission- UGC has announced rules for foreign universities to set up and operate their campus in India . Foreign universities will have to obtain UGC permission to start new courses on campus. A foreign university wishing to set up a campus in India must be among the top 500 universities in the world . A foreign university can set up multiple campuses in the country, but will have to apply separately for each. UGC has said that foreign universities will be able to freely recruit teachers and staff on their campuses. Campuses of foreign universities in India will not be able to conduct online or distance education courses .
14 Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman launches 12 GST Seva Kendras in Vapi, Gujarat
Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman launched 12 Goods and Services Tax (GST) Seva Kendras at Gyan Dham School, Vapi in Gujarat . The Union Finance Minister also gave a check prize of Rs 10 lakh to 6 customers participating in the Mera Bill, Mera Adhikar scheme . The winners had uploaded their valid GST bills on the app after making the purchase. On this occasion, the Finance Minister said that these state-of-the-art centers will help in further increasing the ease of doing business in the country. The Finance Minister congratulated Gujarat for taking the lead in setting up such centres, saying that it would prove to be an ideal step for other states to emulate. CBIC had launched the Mera Bill Mera Adhikar (MBMA) scheme on September 1, 2023, which aims to promote the culture of generating bills/invoices during sale and purchase transactions. A campaign in support of the MBMA scheme is already underway to create awareness among the people.
15 Apollinaris D’Souza awarded the 19th ‘Kalakar Puraskar’
The 19th edition of the prestigious ‘ Artist Awards ‘ , organized by the Carvalho family of Kundapura in association with Mand Shobhan, Mangaluru, was awarded to leading Konkani singer, lyricist and composer Apollinaris D’Souza . The award ceremony took place during a public event held on 5 November 2023 at Kalagan, Mangaluru.
16 Mundra, India’s first port to handle 16.1 million tonnes of cargo
Mudra Port, the flagship of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) , is breaking records in India’s maritime industry. With its strategic location, improved infrastructure and consistent growth, the port has achieved notable milestones, including handling cargo of over 16.1 million metric tonnes (MMT) in October 2023 . This article examines the significant achievements of Mudra Port, its historical timeline and its ambitious targets (targeting to reach cargo volume 200 MMT by FY 2025).
17 First US National Gatka Championship, New York Wins
The first US National Gatka Championship was recently concluded at the Sikh Center of New York Inc. , attended by hundreds of spectators. Organized by Gatka Federation USA, this championship aims to manage, standardize, promote, and popularize the Sikh martial art Gatka in the United States. The event, organized under the aegis of the World Gatka Federation, witnessed intense competition, with the Kansas Gatka Association securing the runner-up position and the NJ Gatka Association securing the third position.
18 Indian junior hockey team wins bronze medal in Sultan of Johor Cup
Goalkeeper H S Mohit made a brilliant save in the penalty shootout to help the Indian junior hockey team win 6-5 in the bronze medal match against Pakistan in the Sultan of Johor Cup . Till the scheduled time both the teams were tied at 3-3. For India, goals were scored by Arun Sahni (11th minute), Poovanna (42nd minute) and captain Uttam Singh (52nd minute). Germany won the gold medal of the competition . Germany defeated Australia 3-1 in the penalty shootout in the final. The Indian junior hockey team had to face defeat 3-6 at the hands of Germany in the semi-finals.
19 Archer Deepika Kumari won two gold medals in the National Games
Former number one archer Deepika Kumari won two gold and one silver medals at the National Games while Asian Championships gold medalist shooter Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar topped the 50m rifle 3 positions event. Deepika, representing Jharkhand, won the gold medal in the women’s individual event and along with Mrinal Chauhan secured the top position in the mixed team category. Then she led Jharkhand to a silver medal in the women’s team event in which they lost to Haryana in a shootout.
20 World Radiography Day 2023: 8 November
‘ World Radiography Day ‘ is celebrated every year on 8 November . With the help of radiography, doctors are able to find out about the diseases of the body through X-ray technology. The main objective of celebrating this day is to make people aware. The theme of World Radiography Day 2023 is “ Celebrating Patient Safety ”.
21 National Cancer Awareness Day 2023: 7 November
National Cancer Awareness Day is celebrated every year on 7 November in India to raise public awareness about early detection, prevention and treatment of cancer. According to data presented at the inauguration of the Indian Congress (ICC), currently 1.4 million (14 lakh) new cancer cases are reported every year in the country, scientists estimate that this will increase to 2 million (20 lakh) by 2040. Could. Data shows that the highest number of cancer cases in India are being reported from the North-Eastern states. There is a special reason to celebrate Cancer Awareness Day on 7th November. This day is the birthday of Nobel Prize winning scientist Madame Curie . Madame Curie made an important contribution in fighting cancer.
