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HDFC Bank launches SmartHub Merchant Solutions 3.0 for SMEs

November 12, 2020
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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.