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China sends ‘world’s first 6G experiment satellite’

Satellite
  • China has launched into space the world’s first 6G experiment satellite.
  • The 6G satellite was among three Chinese satellites successfully sent into orbit, along with 10 commercial remote sensing satellites developed by Argentinian company Satellogic.
  • This was the 351st rocket of China’s Long March series.

India and Maldives ink four agreements

India and Maldives
  • India and the Maldives have inked four agreements, during the visit of Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla to the Maldives. Shringla is on a two-day visit to the Indian Ocean archipelago to enhance the relations between the two countries.

Australia-India Water Centre introduced virtually

Australia-India Water Centre

  • Australia-India Water Centre (AIWC) has been initiated in a virtual event to develop water-related research, teaching, and training between the two countries.
  • This Water Centre is chaired by IIT Guwahati from the Indian side and the University of Western Sydney from the Australian side.

Azim Premji tops Edelgive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2020

Azim Premji
  • The founder-chairman of Wipro Ltd, Azim Premji has stood on first in the EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2020.
  • The 75-year-old made the highest contribution of Rs 7,904 crore between April 2019 and March 2020 towards philanthropic causes.

Thavaasmi book released by Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu

Venkaiah Naidu
  • Vice President of IndiaVenkaiah Naidu has released the book named “Thavaasmi: Life and Skills through the lens of Ramayana”.
  • The book was written by Rallabandi Srirama Chakradhar and co-author by Amara Sarada Deepthi.

Mumbai Indians wins IPL 2020 trophy

Mumbai Indians
  • Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals in the final of Dream11 Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 to raise their fifth IPL trophy.
  • Rohit Sharma adjudged Game Changer of the Match in the final of IPL 2020.
  • Trent Boult became the Player of the Match in the final of IPL 2020.
  • Kings XI Punjab skipper KL Rahul gets the Orange Cap.
  • Game Changer of the Season: KL Rahul.
  • Delhi Capitals’ Kagiso Rabada bags the Purple Cap.
  • Emerging Player of the season: Devdutt Padikkal (RCB).
  • Rajasthan Royals speedster Jofra Archer emerges as the Most Valuable Player.

National Education Day is observed on 11 November

National Education Day
  • In India, the National Education Day or Rashtriya Shiksha Diwas is observed on 11 November every year.
  • The day is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first education minister of independent India.

‘Scooby-Doo’ Co-creator Ken Spears passes away

Ken Spears
  • American television editor, writer and producer Ken Spears, who co-created the popular animated series “Scooby-Doo” passed away.
  • He was also the co-founder of television animation production company, Ruby-Spears Productions, along with the late Joe Ruby.

HDFC Bank launches SmartHub Merchant Solutions 3.0 for SMEs

SmartHub Merchant Solutions 3.0
  • HDFC Bank has declared the release of “SmartHub Merchant Solutions 3.0” for Small and mid-size enterprises.
  • This solution allows merchants and self-employed professionals to instantly open a current account and begin accepting payments in-store, online, and on-the-go.

Indian Navy launches 5th Scorpene Submarine “Vagir”

Vagir
  • The Indian Navy has launched the fifth Scorpene submarine “Vagir” at Mazagon Dock of south Mumbai. The submarine is capable of taking missions such as anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, mine laying, intelligence gathering and area surveillance.

Paytm starts “Payout Links” for small businesses

Payout Links
  • Paytm has started “Payout Links” for businesses, enabling them to instantly process payouts to customers, employees and vendors, without collecting their bank details.
  • It is targeted at aiding small businesses in sectors like gaming, retail, export, manufacturing and e-commerce.

China’s Chen Meng wins ITTF Women’s World Cup title

Chen Meng
  • The world number one Chen Meng defeated Chinese compatriot Sun Yingsha to claim her maiden International Table Tennis Federation(ITTF) Women’s World Cup table tennis title organized in Weihai, China.
  • The 2020 ITTF Women’s World Cup was the 24th edition of the ITTF-sanctioned event.

World Pneumonia Day: 12 November

World Pneumonia Day
  • World Pneumonia Day is celebrated globally on 12th November annually.
  • The day is observed to spread awareness, promote prevention and treatment and produce action to combat the disease. The day was first celebrated in the year 2009.

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