ONGC Videsh Limited appointed AK Gupta as its MD & CEO
November 4, 2020
- AK Gupta, the new Managing Director and CEO of ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL) took charge.
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Bollywood Actor Faraaz Khan passes away
November 4, 2020
- Bollywood actor Faraaz Khan passed away. He had acted in several popular Bollywood films in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Cabinet approves MoU between India, Spain to expand collaborations in astronomy
November 4, 2020
- MoU between the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru and Spain’s Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias (IAC) and the GRANTECAN, S.A. (GTC) to develop scientific and technical collaborations in the astronomy field.
TN Krishnan has passed away
November 4, 2020
- TN Krishnan noted violin maestro and Padma awardee passed away.
- His full name was Tripunithura Narayanaiyer Krishnan.
United Nations adopts two India sponsored Nuclear disarmament resolutions
November 5, 2020
- The First Committee of the United Nations General Assembly on November 3, 2020, adopted two resolutions sponsored by India on nuclear disarmament.
5th November observed as World Tsunami Awareness Day
November 5, 2020
- World Tsunami Awareness Day was observed across the world on 5 November.
- This year’s observance promotes the “Sendai Seven Campaign,” target.
13th Urban Mobility India Conference 2020 on November 9
November 5, 2020
- The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs will be organizing the day-long 13th Urban Mobility India Conference on November 9, 2020, through video conference.
NASA to launch US-European ocean-monitoring satellite on November 21
November 5, 2020
- On November 21, NASA is planning to launch US-European ocean-monitoring satellite named Sentinel-6.
A book titled “Pandemonium: The Great Indian Banking Tragedy” by T. Bandyopadhyay
November 5, 2020
- Tamal Bandyopadhyay has authored a book titled “Pandemonium: The Great Indian Banking Tragedy” and will be released on November 09, 2020.
India-Pak border to light up with 8000MW renewable park
November 5, 2020
- The state government will soon ink an MoU with National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) and Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to establish Ultra Mega Renewal Energy Power Park.
Prasar Bharati CEO to Head New Central Committee on TRP System
November 6, 2020
- The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has organized a four-member committee, to evaluate the existing Television Rating Points (TRP) of TV channels. The committee will be led by Prasar Bharati CEO, Shashi S Vempati.
- TRP is calculated in India by the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) using a device called Bar-O-Meter, which is installed in over 45,000 households across the country.
PM Modi and Italian PM to hold Bilateral Summit
November 6, 2020
- The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, will organize a virtual bilateral summit with his Italian counterpart, Giuseppe Conte on November 6, 2020. During the virtual summit, both the leaders would ink 15 pacts in the field of trade, energy, shipbuilding and culture.
- The summit will explore the possibilities of Italian investments in India. The primary focus will be on investments in defense. Both countries will also discuss hosting the G20 summit.
Shaktikanta Das chairs 40th SAARCFINANCE Governors’ Group meeting
November 6, 2020
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das on 4th Nov inaugurated and led the 40th meeting of the SAARCFINANCE Governors’ Group.
- During his opening remarks, the RBI Governor highlighted the strong partnership and co-operation among the member countries in jointly fighting the pandemic. The group received stock of the macroeconomic situation in the SAARC region and discussed the current SAARCFINANCE initiatives.
Tanzania President John Pombe Magufuli wins 2nd time
November 6, 2020
- The President of Tanzania, John Pombe Magufuli has been sworn for a second five-year term.
- He took the pledge of office on 05 November 2020. Magufuli won 84% of the total votes in elections held on October 28.
DMC started the “Plastic Lao Mask Le Jao” initiative
November 6, 2020
- In Uttarakhand, Dehradun Municipal Corporation (DMC) has started a drive named Plastic Lao MASK LE JAO to combat the menace of plastic waste and contain the spread of COVID-19.
- It has distributed Five thousand face masks in replacement for plastic waste.
India accepts 2nd batch of Three Rafale Aircraft
November 6, 2020
- India receives the second batch of three Rafale Aircraft, bringing total Rafale Jets with IAF to eight.
- The second batch of three Rafale jets arrived in Jamnagar, Gujarat on 4th November 2020, after flying non-stop from France.
ICICI Bank starts ‘Mine’ a comprehensive banking programme
November 6, 2020
- Private lender ICICI Bank has started a comprehensive banking programme for its millennial customers, (in the age limit of 18 years to 35 years ), called ‘ICICI Bank Mine’.
- The ‘ICICI Bank Mine’ is India’s first and unique product started by the bank to offer a mobile-first, highly personalized and experiential led banking experience to the millennial customers.
WhatsApp’s payments service gets NPCI permission
November 6, 2020
- The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has finally approved the Facebook-owned messaging platform “WhatsApp” to roll out its payments service in the country in a “graded” manner.
- The declaration by NPCI came after the organization made a significant change to its regulations concerning the use of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
NDDB Chairman Dilip Rath elected to IDF
November 6, 2020
- National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) Chairman, Dilip Rath has been unanimously elected to the board of global dairy body International Dairy Federation (IDF).
- He has been associated with IDF for the last 10 years as Member Secretary of Indian National Committee and as a member of the Standing Committee on Dairy Policy and Economics.
Hariharan gets JC Daniel award for lifetime contributions in Malayalam cinema
November 6, 2020
- Noted filmmaker Hariharan has been chosen for the JC Daniel Award, the state government’s highest praise for lifetime contributions to Malayalam cinema.
- The award carries a purse of Rs 5 lakh, a citation, and a sculpture. Hariharan was chosen for the esteemed award by a jury chaired by MT Vasudevan Nair with director Harikumar, actor Vidhubala, State Chalachitra Academy chairman Kamal and Cultural Department Secretary Rani George as members.
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