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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

India’s 1st solar-powered miniature train: Kerala

November 4, 2020

India’s first of its kind solar energy-driven miniature train was inaugurated at the Veli Tourist Village, Kerala by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

Maharashtra releases Rs. 57 crores for ASHA workers

November 4, 2020

The Health Minister of Maharashtra, Rajesh Tope on November 3, 2020, announced that Rs. 57 crores have been released by the state government for ASHA workers.

Sarbananda Sonowal lays foundation stone of Indo-Israeli CoE

November 4, 2020

The foundation stone of Indo-Israeli Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Vegetables Protected Cultivation at Khetri on the outskirts of Guwahati laid the Chief Minister of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal.

Ashish Kakkad passes away

November 3, 2020

Ashish Kakkad, noted actor, filmmaker and voiceover artist passed away.
He was one of the most prominent artists from the Gujarati film industry.

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