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World Urbanism Day: 08 November

November 8, 2020
World Urbanism Day
  • World Urbanism Day, also recognized as “World Town Planning Day”, is observed on 8 November globally, to recognize and encourage the role of planning in creating livable communities.

Russian Daniil Medvedev wins Paris Master 2020

November 8, 2020
Daniil Medvedev
  • Russian, Daniil Medvedev has won Paris Master 2020 title in badminton, when he beat Alexander Zverev 5-7, 6-4, 6-1 in Paris. He became the fourth Russian to capture the Rolex Paris Masters title.

1st solar-based water supply project of India started in Arunachal Pradesh

November 8, 2020
solar panels
  • Union Jal Shakti Minister, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has started India’s first solar-based Integrated Multi-Village Water Supply Project (IMVWSP) in Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The solar-based lift water supply project is ‘first of its kind’ in the country, and has been approved at a cost of Rs 28.50 crore.

Kerala starts “Parivarthanam” scheme for better livelihood of fisherfolk

November 8, 2020
Parivarthanam
  • The government of Kerala has started a pioneering eco-sustainable programme called ‘Parivarthanam’, to enhance the livelihood of the fishing community.

National Cancer Awareness Day 2020 is observed on November 7

November 7, 2020
National Cancer Awareness Day
  • The National Cancer Awareness Day is celebrated every year in India on November 7, to spread awareness on cancer, its symptoms and treatment. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer is the second leading cause of death globally.

ISRO launches PSLV C49 with 10 satellites

November 7, 2020
ISRO
  • The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)  has released the 51st mission of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). This is the first mission by ISRO in 2020.

Dharmendra Pradhan co-leads 4th Meeting of the OPEC-India Dialogue

November 7, 2020
OPEC-India Dialogue
  • The 4th High-Level Meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries(OPEC)-India Dialogue was organized by the OPEC Secretariat.
  • The Meeting was co-led by HE Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, Secretary-General of OPEC and Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, India’s Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Minister of Steel.

PM Modi leads Virtual Global Investor Roundtable (VGIR) 2020

November 7, 2020
PM Modi
  • Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi led the Virtual Global Investor Roundtable (VGIR) 2020 Conference, targeted at attracting investment in the country.

Two-day joint coastal security exercise ‘Sagar Kavach’ starts

November 7, 2020
Sagar Kavach
  • A two-day joint coastal security exercise, “Sagar Kavach” was started at Paradip Coast, Odisha. The exercise is being conducted by a joint effort of the state of Odisha and West Bengal governments.

India’s special forces carried out ‘Bull Strike’ triservice exercise

November 7, 2020
Army
  • Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) has carried out a three-day Tri-Service Combat Exercise code-known as “Bull Strike” at Teressa Island in Nicobar Group of Islands.
  • The exercise concentrated on interoperability and synergy among three services – Army, Navy and Air Force to maximise combat potential.

AAI inks MoU with NTPC subsidiary, NVVN

November 7, 2020
Airports Authority of India
  • The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a subsidiary of NTPC Ltd, NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN), to encourage usage of electric vehicles and set up solar power plants at the airports maintained and operated by AAI.

Manipur’s Gyanendro Ningombam becomes the new president of Hockey India

November 7, 2020
Gyanendro Ningombam
  • Manipur’s Gyanendro Ningombam was appointed unopposed as the President of Hockey India, while former President Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad is back in the Hockey India Executive Board after being selected Unopposed for the Senior Vice President post.

SEBI increases Overseas Investment limits for Mutual Funds

November 7, 2020
SEBI
  • The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has enhanced the investment limits for Mutual Fund companies for overseas investments.
  • Mutual Funds can make overseas investments subject to a maximum of US $ 600 million per Mutual Fund, within the overall industry limit of US $ 7 billion. Earlier it was USD 300 million.

Syska Group declares Rajkummar Rao as its new brand ambassador

November 6, 2020
Rajkummar Rao
  • Fast Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG) company Syska Group, has appointed in actor Rajkummar Rao as the new face of the brand.
  • Rao will work closely with the company to improve the Syska products across LED and fan segments.

Chacha Chaudhary appointed as the Brand Ambassador for NamamiGange Project

November 6, 2020
NamamiGange
  • The iconic Indian superhero, Chacha Chaudhary, whose brain works faster than a computer has now come forward to join hands with the NamamiGangeProgramme as the brand ambassador.

International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict

November 6, 2020
International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
  • The International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict is an international day observed annually on November 6.
  • On 5 November 2001, the UN General Assembly declared 6 November of each year as the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict.

Hariharan gets JC Daniel award for lifetime contributions in Malayalam cinema

November 6, 2020
Hariharan
  • 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.

NDDB Chairman Dilip Rath elected to IDF

November 6, 2020
Dilip Rath
  • 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.

WhatsApp’s payments service gets NPCI permission

November 6, 2020
WhatsApp
  • 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).

ICICI Bank starts ‘Mine’ a comprehensive banking programme

November 6, 2020
icici bank
  • 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.

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