Category: All Current Affairs

World Urbanism Day: 08 November

November 8, 2020

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.