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A book named ‘Future of Regional Cooperation in Asia and the Pacific’ by ADB

December 1, 2020
Future of Regional Cooperation in Asia and the Pacific
  • The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has published a new book named ‘Future of Regional Cooperation in Asia and the Pacific’.
  • The book presents insight on how stronger regional cooperation strategies, including in health, trade, finance, and disaster risk, can help governments in Asia and the Pacific expedite economic growth and strong recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

IAS officer Varsha Joshi designated as the Chairperson of NDDB

December 1, 2020
Varsha Joshi
  • The Government of India has designated as IAS officer Varsha Joshi as the new Chairperson of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).
  • She is currently worked as Joint Secretary (CDD), Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India.

Utpal Kumar Singh designated as Secretary-General of Lok Sabha

December 1, 2020
Utpal Kumar Singh
  • Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has designated senior IAS officer Utpal Kumar Singh as Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha and Lok Sabha Secretariat.
  • His appointment will come into effect from December 1, 2020. He will replace incumbent Snehlata Shrivastava.

Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat introduced Suryadhar Lake

December 1, 2020
Uttarakhand CM
  • Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has introduced the Suryadhar lake at Doiwala, Dehradun.
  • The Suryadhar lake is 550 meters long, 28 meters wide and 10 meters deep with a capacity of 77,000 cubic meters.

Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar starts “Sahakar Pragya” initiative

December 1, 2020
Narendra Singh Tomar
  • The Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar recently uncovered a new initiative called Sahakar Pragya.
  • Sahakar Pragya is an initiative of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), to assist in the capacity development of the cooperative sector in India, through the training programme.

British Actor David Prowse passes away

November 30, 2020
David Prowse
  • British character actor David Prowse, popularly known for playing ‘Darth Vader’ in the original Star Wars trilogy, passed away.
  • He was a weightlifter-turned-actor, was selected to portray Darth Vader for his imposing physique of 6-foot-7 inch.

Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare: 30 November

November 30, 2020
Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare
  • The United Nation recognized the Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare on 30th November annually since 2005.
  • The day pays a tribute to the victims of chemical warfare, as well as to reaffirm the commitment of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to the dismissal of the threat of chemical weapons, thereby promoting the goals of peace, security, and multilateralism.

India and Finland ink MOU on environmental protection

November 30, 2020
India and Finland
  • India and Finland inked an MoU for growing cooperation in the field of Environment protection and biodiversity conservation.
  • The MoU was inked by Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar from the Indian side and his Finnish counterpart Krista Mikkonen through video-mode.

IRDAI authorizes ICICI Lombard acquisition of Bharti Axa General

November 30, 2020
IRDAI
  • The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has given its in-principle permission for the merger of Bharti AXA General Insurance with ICICI Lombard.
  • The merged entity will have a market share of around 8.7 percent on a proforma basis in the general insurance business.

Arab Gulf’s first coal-based power plant being made in Dubai

November 30, 2020
coal
  • The first coal-based power plant in Arab Gulf country is being made in Saih Shuaib, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
  • The 2,400MW Hassyan clean coal power station will be developed at an approximated cost of $ 3.4 billion.