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.