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Malayalam author S Hareesh gets the JCB Prize for Literature

November 10, 2020
JCB Prize for Literature
  • Malayalam author, S Hareesh has grabbed the JCB Prize for Literature 2020 for his novel Moustache.
  • It has been translated into English by Jayasree Kalathil & published by HarperCollins India.

Anupam Kher’s new book named ‘Your Best Day Is Today!’

November 10, 2020
Your Best Day Is Today
  • Actor Anupam Kher’s latest book is named “Your Best Day Is Today!”. He had published the book, in which he experiences during the coronavirus-induced countrywide lockdown.

World Science Day for Peace and Development: 10 November

November 10, 2020
World Science Day for Peace and Development
  • World Science Day for Peace and Development is observed annually on November 10 every year.
  • The theme of World Science Day for Peace and Development 2020 is “Science for and with Society”.

Assam: Tezpur Litchi receives GI tag

November 10, 2020
GI tag
  • The Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has declared that Assam’s Tezpur Litchi has been provided the geographical indication (GI) tag, though the litchis name in the GI tag list is there since 2015.

‘Karkhanisanchi Waari’ only Indian entry in Tokyo Film Festival

November 10, 2020
Karkhanisanchi Waari
  • Marathi movie, Karkhanisanchi Waari (Ashes on a Road Trip), the 149-minute film tells the story of the Karkhanis, the last joint family of Pune.
  • The film was directed by Mangesh Joshi.

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

November 11, 2020
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

November 11, 2020
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

November 11, 2020
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.

Rajnath Singh uncovers model of Anti-Satellite Missile at DRDO Bhawan

November 11, 2020
Anti-Satellite Missile DRDO Bhawan
  • A model of Anti Satellite (A-SAT) Missile installed inside DRDO Bhawan was uncovered by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The installation of the A-SAT model will encourage the DRDO fraternity to take up many more such challenging missions in the future.

Azim Premji tops Edelgive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2020

November 11, 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.

Ruskin Bond awarded with Tata Literature Lifetime Achievement Award

November 11, 2020
Ruskin Bond
  • Ruskin Bond, one of India’s most renowned authors was awarded Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award for 2020.
  • He has a substantial body of work, close to 100 books – across genres for children and adults.

PM Modi chairs Indian delegation at 20th SCO Council of Heads of State Summit

November 11, 2020
PM Modi
  • The 20th Summit of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State was organized on November 10, 2020, in Video Conference Format.
  • The Meeting was led by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the Indian delegation.

Thavaasmi book released by Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu

November 11, 2020
Venkaiah Naidu
  • Vice President of India, Venkaiah 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

November 11, 2020
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

November 11, 2020
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.

Renowned Gujarati columnist Carlos Gonzalez Valles SJ passes away

November 11, 2020
Carlos Gonzalez Valles SJ
  • Author & Gujarati columnist, Father Carlos Gonzalez Valles SJ passed away.
  • A Jesuit priest born in Spain, he was a Mathematics teacher. He wrote in Gujarati, English & Spanish.

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

November 11, 2020
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.

Digital/Online media now comes under government regulation

November 11, 2020
media
  • Digital/Online media has been carried out under the preview of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Currently, there is no law or autonomous body administering digital content.

Kash Patel designated as Chief of Staff to acting US Defence Secretary

November 12, 2020
Kash Patel
  • Indian-American Kash Patel has been designated as the Chief of Staff to the Acting US Defence Secretary Chris Miller.
  • The new appointment arrives a day after Donald Trump fired Defence Secretary Mark Esper and designated Chris Miller, as the Acting Secretary.

CM Naveen Patnaik released a mobile app “Secha Samadhan”

November 12, 2020
Govt. of Odisha
  • Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has released ‘Secha Samadhan’, a bilingual mobile application, to address the irrigation difficulties faced by farmers without them having to visit the offices concerned.

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