National
News
1. ISRO Launches GSAT-29 Communication Satellite From Andhra Pradesh
i.
GSAT-29 communication satellite, which is being carried by Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO)'s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-Mk III) was
launched into space from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in
Sriharikota.
ii. The satellite aims at solving the communication barriers faced
by Village Resource Centres (VRCs), which
are responsible for providing space-based services to ISRO from rural areas.
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ISRO
Chairman: K
Sivan, Headquarters: Bengaluru, Founder: Vikram
Sarabhai, Founded: 15 August 1969.
2. 38th
India International Trade Fair Begins in New Delhi
i.
The 38th India International Trade Fair (IITF) has
begun at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. The 14-day annual event will continue
till 27th of November. This year the theme of the fair is 'Rural Enterprises in India'.
ii.
Afghanistan is the Partner Country, while Nepal will be the Focus
Country. Jharkhand is participating as a Partner State
in the event.
3. Government Sets Up State Of-The-Art National Data Repository
i. The
Government has set up a state of -the- art National
Data Repository.
ii. At the DG Carbons Roadshow programme in Abu Dhabi Union Minister
for Petroleum & Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan stated
that it is a database of all the geo-scientific data of
hydrocarbon resources in the country.
4. UP
Cabinet Approves Renaming Of Faizabad As Ayodhya, Allahabad As Prayagraj
i. The Uttar Pradesh government has approved renaming of Faizabad and Allahabad divisions as Ayodhya and Prayagraj respectively.
The decision was taken at a meeting of the state cabinet presided over by Chief
Minister Yogi Adityanath.
ii. Earlier, the government renamed the Mughalsarai Railway station,
another historic spot, as Deen Dayal Upadhyaya
junction.
5. Kochi
signs MoU with Vilnius
i. As part of the European Union (EU) project ‘International Urban Cooperation’, Kochi Corporation and Vilnius, Lithuania, have
signed an MoU.
ii. The primary focus of cooperation would be urban planning,
corporate planning, transport, solid water management and water management.
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Vilnius is
the capital city of Lithuania.
International
News
6. PM Modi Addresses World’s Largest Financial Technology
Festival Fintech In Singapore
i.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the world’s largest financial technology
festival Fintech in Singapore. Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister
stated Fintech is a celebration of belief in the spirit of innovation and power
of technology.
ii. Mr Modi is the first Head of Government to deliver his address
at Singapore in the event. About 30 thousand people
attended the keynote address of Mr. Modi at this Festival.
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Singapore President: Halimah Yacob, Currency: Singapore
dollar.
7. 2-Day
Annual Meeting of WEF Global Future Councils Held in Dubai
i. The two-day annual meeting of World
Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Future Councilswas held in Dubai, the UAE.
ii. Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attended the opening session. The
gathering was addressed by World Economic Forum
President Borge Brende.
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The
UAE Capital: Abu
Dhabi, Currency: United Arab
Emirates dirham.
Appointments
8. Ministers
Sadananda Gowda and Narendra Singh Tomar Gets Additional Charge
i. After the demise of Union Minister Ananth Kumar, Union
Minister DV Sadananda Gowda has got the additional
charge of the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers and Narendra Singh Tomar was assigned the Ministry
of Parliamentary Affairs.
ii. Currently, DV Sadananda Gowda holds the portfolio of Statistics
and Programme Implementation, while Narendra Singh is Minister of Rural
Development, Panchayati Raj and Mines. Mr Ananth Kumar passed away recently due
to multiple organ failure.
9. BIS Names
Siddharth Tiwari as Chief Representative for Asia
i.
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) announced
a new addition to its team, with Siddharth Tiwari joining as the Chief
Representative for Asia and the Pacific.
ii.
He succeeds Eli Remolona, who was the previous Chief
Representative of the Asian Office who held this position from 2008 to 2018.
10.
Government Appoints Sanjay Mishra As New Enforcement Directorate Chief
i.
Indian Revenue Service officer Sanjay Mishra was
appointed as the new Enforcement Directorate
Director (ED) in an additional capacity for three months.
ii.
He has replaced Karnal Singh. He has also been appointed as the
Principal Special Director in the same agency.
Awards
11. Dr.
Martha Farrell Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
i.
Late Dr. Martha Farrell has
been honoured with the "Lifetime Achievement
Award" at the 6th Indian Social Work Congress in New Delhi.
ii. Dr. Farrell was recognized for her lifelong work
towards gender equality, women's empowerment and
prevention of sexual harassment at workplace. She was
among 14 people killed in a terrorist attack on a guest house in Kabul,
Afghanistan.
Important Days
12. World
Diabetes Day: 14 November
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| World Diabetes Day |
i. The World Diabetes Day is organized on 14 November throughout
the world.
ii. The theme for World Diabetes Day 2018 and 2019 is 'The Family
and Diabetes'.
