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INDIAN AFFAIRS
Union minister of agriculture, Narendra singh tomar held bilateral meeting with his German
counterpart Ms. Julia klockner in New Delhi
The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar held
bilateral meeting with his German counterpart Ms. Julia Klockner, German Minister of Food &
Agriculture in New Delhi. Both Ministers of India & Germany signed a Joint Declaration of
Intent on cooperation in agriculture market development, during the meeting. Both sides
affirmed the target of achieving ‘Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG2)- End Hunger and
Doubling Agricultural Productivity’.
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan inaugurated 3rd “Global Ayurveda Summit” at Kochi
The governor of Kerala Arif Mohammed Khan inaugurated the 2-day long 3rd edition of the
Global Ayurveda Summit 2019 in Kochi, Kerala from October 30-31, 2019. The theme of the
summit was ‘Mainstreaming Ayurveda through Startups, Innovation and Branding’ and was
organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
Health minister Harsh Vardhan launched Intensified Mission Indradhanush 2.0 portal in New
Delhi
Union minister of Health and Family Welfare(HWF), science and technology and earth science
Dr.Harsh Vardhan launched Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0 portal in New Delhi
ahead of the launch of IMI 2.0 programme in December 2019-March 2020. The IMI 2.0 is a
rechristened version of mission Indhradanush-Univerasal Immunization Programme(UIP) that
aims to achieve 100% immunization.
Union health minister Harsh Vardhan released the 14th National Health Profile, 2019 in New
Delhi
The union minister of Health and Family Welfare (HFW), Science and technology and earth
science, Shri Harsh Vardhan released the 14th edition of the National Health Profile (NHP)
2019, and also its ebook (digital version) at an event in New Delhi. The health profile covers
information on demographic, socio-economic health status, health finance indicators, health
infrastructure and health of human resources in the country. CBHI (Central Bureau of Health
Intelligence) has been publishing the NHP since 2005 and its digital version since 2015.
Overview of German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel’s visit to India from 31 Oct - 1 Nov2019
The Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Dr. Angela Merkel paid a 2-day official visit
to India from October 31-November 1, 2019 at the invitation of Prime Minister(PM) Shri
Narendra Modi, with the aim of boosting strategic ties with the country including key areas
such as defence and security. 5 JDI & 17 MoU/agreements signed at 5th Indo german Inter-
Governmental Consultations. Read full details here: Overview of German Chancellor Dr. Angela
Merkel’s visit to India from 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2019
Coal ministry announced 1 billion tonne coal target by 2024 on 45th Coal India Foundation Day
in Kolkata
Minister of coal & mines, and parliamentary affairs Shri Prahlad Singh Joshi announced the
target of producing 750 million tonnes of coal in the financial year 2020-21 and also of
producing 1 billion tonnes of coal in the financial year 2023-2024 by Coal India Ltd (CIL). This
was announced during his address at CIL’s 45th Coal India Foundation Day celebrations in
Kolkata, West Bengal. Read full details here: Coal ministry announced 1 billion tonne coal
target by 2024 on 45th Coal India Foundation Day in Kolkata
7th India-US economic and financial partnership dialogue 2019 held in New Delhi
In order to deepen the economic partnership, the 7th meeting of India-US (United States)
Economic and Financial partnership (EFP) dialogue 2019 between the Ministry of Finance of
the Republic of India and the Department of the Treasury, United States of America (USA) was
held in New Delhi.
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The Indian side was led by Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Finance, Government of India
(GoI) & the U.S. delegation was led by Mr. Steven Mnuchin, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. Read
full details here: 7th India-US economic and financial partnership dialogue 2019 held in New
Delhi
Centre releases new political map after official formation of the UT of J&K, and Ladakh
A day after the bifurcation of the state Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) into two Union territories
(UT) -Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Ladakh, Union Home Ministry Amit Shah has released a
new political map of India & it also separately released a map showing the administrative
boundaries of the Union territories of J&K and Ladakh. On August 5, 2019, the centre revoked
the provisions of Article 370 of the constitution that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir
and bifurcated the state into two Union territories.
8th Indo German Energy Forum 2019 meet held in New Delhi
The 8th edition of the Indo – German Energy Forum (IGEF) was conducted on November 1,
2019 in New Delhi. From the Indian side, it was co-chaired by Sanjiv Nandan Sahai, Secretary of
power ministry while from the German side it was chaired by Mr. Christian Hirte, Secretary of
State of the federal ministry of economic affairs and energy. Read full details here: 8th Indo
German Energy Forum 2019 meet held in New Delhi
Manipur accounted for 50% of Northeast violence in 2018: Home Ministry report
As per the “Annual report 2018- 2019”, released by Union Home Ministry, Government of India
(GoI), the State of Manipur remained the most violent State accounting for about 50% of the
total incidents in the region in 2018 with a total of 127 violent incidents as against the 252
incidents reported in entire NE (North East) states that includes Arunachal Pradesh, Assam,
Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. Read full details here: Manipur accounted
for 50% of Northeast violence in 2018: Home Ministry report
IFFCO introduced India’s 1st nanotechnology-based products for on-field trials in Gujarat
The world’s largest fertilizer cooperative- Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited
(IFFCO) introduced India’s 1st nanotechnology-based environment-friendly plant nutrition
products by introducing Nano- Nitrogen, nano-Zinc and nano-Copper for on-field trials at an
event at Gujarat’s Kalol unit of IFFCO. Read full details here: IFFCO introduced India’s 1st
nanotechnology-based products for on-field trials in Gujarat
Govt to set up Anti-human-trafficking-units & women help desks across the country
The govt of India is to set up and strengthen Anti-Human-Trafficking-Units (AHTUs) and
Women Help Desks (WHDs) in police stations across the country for safety and security of
women and girl victims of trafficking. The Empowered Committee (EC) under Nirbhaya
Framework chaired by Rabindra Panwar, Secretary of the Ministry of Women and Child
Development (MWCD) recommended this proposal to the Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA).
Read full details here: Govt to set up Anti-human-trafficking-units & women help desks across
the country
2.31 lakh more houses under PMAY scheme sanctioned at 48th CSMC meeting
Shri Durga Shanker Mishra, secretary of Housing and Urban Affairs ministry(HUA) approved
construction of 2.31 lakh more houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-
U). The approval was given at the 48th meeting of Central Sanctioning and Monitoring
Committee (CSMC) under PMAY-U in New Delhi. With this approval, the house construction
count has increased to 93.1 lakh and is expected that the target of constructing 1.1crore homes
under the scheme would soon be achieved.
Harsh Vardhan inaugurates India’s 1st-ever global mega-science exhibition, ‘Vigyan Samagam
2019’, in Kolkata, West Bengal
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Minister of Science &
Technology and Minister of Earth Science has inaugurated India’s 1st -ever multi-venue Mega
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Organized by Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Department of Science and Technology

(DST), and the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), Ministry of Culture, the exhibition
will be open till December 31, 2019 for public display.
Skill development ministry & IBM India jointly launches SkillsBuild platform
In order to help the next-generation to compete in the global economy, Directorate General of
Training (DGT), under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE),
has launched SkillsBuild platform in association with IBM(International Business Machines
Corporation) India Private Limited, the Indian subsidiary of IBM.
Wastelands in India at around 17% in 2015-16: NRSC’s 5th Wastelands atlas 2019
Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, the Union Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture and
Farmers Welfare & Panchayati Raj has released the 5th edition of Wastelands Atlas 2019. As
per the atlas, which presents the changes in wastelands between 2008-09 and 2015-16,
wastelands in India has estimated to the tune of 55.76 million hectares (Mha ) / 16.96 % of
geographical area of the country i.e. 328.72 million hectares for the year 2015-16 as compared
to 56.60 Mha (17.21%) in the year 2008-09.
First ever movement of container cargo on Brahmaputra river announced
The union shipping ministry announced 1st ever landmark Container Cargo consignment
(movement of goods) to sail on inland waterways from Haldia Dock Complex (HDC), West
Bengal to the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) terminal in Pandu, Guwahati, in the
river Brahmaputra. This approval was given in order to boost the connectivity in the northeast
region.
Finance minister launched 2new initiatives: ICEDASH & ATITHI in New Delhi
The union minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman launched two
new IT (Information Technology) initiatives in New Delhi. They were “ICEDASH” and “ATITHI”,
for improved monitoring and pace of customs clearance of goods that are imported, and to
facilitate the arriving international passengers by e-filing of customs baggage and currency
declarations. Read full details here: Finance minister launched 2new initiatives: ICEDASH &
ATITHI in New Delhi
Home Affairs minister Amit Shah inaugurated SCO Joint Urban Earthquake Search & Rescue
Exercise (SCOJtEX)-2019
Union Minister of Home Affairs(MoHA) Shri Amit Shah inaugurated 3-days long Shanghai
Cooperation Organization (SCO) Joint Exercise on Urban Earthquake Search & Rescue
(SCOJTEx)- 2019 in New Delhi. The exercise which will be held till november 7, 2019 is
organised by National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). Read full details here: Home Affairs
minister Amit Shah inaugurated SCO Joint Urban Earthquake Search & Rescue Exercise
(SCOJtEX)-2019
Overview of Cabinet approvals with foreign countries on November 6, 2019
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister Shri
Narendra Modi made certain approvals/ Memoranda of Understandings with foreign countries.
The approvals were on as follows,
 MoU between India and Bangladesh on withdrawal of 1.82 cusec of water from Feni
River by India.
 MoU between India and German Agency on occupational diseases, rehabilitation and
vocational training.
 MoU between India and Maldives on capacity building programme.
 MoU between India and Guinea on renewable energy.
 MoU between India and Switzerland on climate change and environment.
 MoU between India and Brazil on health and medicine and
 MoU between India and Paraguay on tourism
Read full details here: Overview of Cabinet approvals with foreign countries on November 6,
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Overview of cabinet approvals on November 6, 2019

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister (PM) Mr Narendra Modi approved the
following proposals on November 6, 2019:
 Cabinet approves funding of Rs.25, 000 crores for stalled housing projects across India
 Approval for cadre review of Posts & Telegraphs Building Works Service Group A
Read full details here: Overview of cabinet approvals on November 6, 2019

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
90% journalist killers not convicted between 2006-18: UNESCO’s Intensified attacks, new
defences report 2019
According to the new UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization) report 2019 (covers the period 2014-2018), “ Intensified Attacks, New Defences;
Developments in the Fight to Protect Journalists and End Impunity”, almost 90 % of those
responsible for the killing of 1,109 journalists around the world between 2006 and 2018 have
not been convicted.
80% of Indian adolescents suffer Nutritional deficiency: UNICEF’s Adolescents, diets and
nutrition report 2019
As per the report “Adolescents, Diets and Nutrition: Growing Well in a Changing World 2019”
released by UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund, originally known as the United Nations
International Children’s Emergency Fund) more than 80 % of adolescents in India suffer from
“hidden hunger”(a form of undernutrition), and less than 10 % of boys and girls eat fruits and
eggs daily.
Spain offered to organize COP25 climate summit 2019 in Madrid after Chile’s withdrawal
The Spanish government confirmed that it has offered to host the 2019 United Nations (UN)
Climate Change Conference (also known as Conference of the Parties (COP) 25 climate summit
2019) in Madrid on the original scheduled dates of December 2-13, 2019. Previously this
conference was to be held in Chile but in view of the anti-government protest in Santiago, there
will no longer be a conference held in Chile.
Overview of Defence minister Rajnath Singh's 3day visit to Uzbekistan from Nov 1-3, 2019
The defence minister of India, shri Rajnath Singh paid a 3-day visit to Tashkent, Uzbekistan
from November 1-3, 2019 representing the country at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
(SCO) heads of state meeting. This was the first visit by an Indian Defence Minister to
Uzbekistan in about 15 years. Read full details here: Overview of defence minister Rajnath
singh’s 3day visit to Uzbekistan from Nov 1-3, 2019
1st India-Uzbekistan Joint military Exercise - Dustlik-2019 begun at Chirchiq, Uzbekistan
The first-ever joint military exercise of India-Uzbekistan named “Dustlik-2019” from
November 4-13, 2019, began at Chirchiq Training Area near Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The curtain
raiser of the military drill was presided by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Uzbekistan
counterpart Major General Bakhodir Nizamovich Kurbanov.
Overview of P.M Modi’s visit to Thailand from November 2-4 2019
The Prime Minister(PM) of India shri Narendra Modi paid a 3-day official visit to Thailand to
attend India,East Asia- ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) and RCEP (Regional
Comprehensive Economic Partnership) summits for strengthening regional cooperation in
areas like trade, maritime security and connectivity. Read full details here: Overview of P.M
Modi’s visit to Thailand from November 2-4 2019
50th World Economic Forum to be held in Switzerland in January 2020
The 50th edition of the World Economic Forum(WEF) is to be held in Davos-Klosters,
Switzerland, from 21-24 January 2020. The theme of the forum is fixed as ‘Stakeholders for a
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US formally moves to separate itself from the Paris agreement

United States(US) secretary of state, Michael Richard Pompeo has formally submitted to the
United Nations (UN) a declaration to withdraw from the historic Paris Agreement, saying the
deal puts an "unfair economic burden" on Americans. The process of separation from this
agreement will come into effect one year after the notification i.e on November 4, 2020.
India ranks 133 in the 2nd Women, Peace and Security Index 2019: Norway tops the list
The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security(GIWPS), America in collaboration
with The Peace Research Institute of Oslo (PRIO), Norway, released its 2nd edition of the
report titled Women, Peace, and Security Index for the year 2019. India was ranked 133rd out
of 167 countries. The list was topped by Norway which was followed by Switzerland and
Finland in the second and third places respectively. Read full details here: India ranks 133 in
the 2nd Women, Peace, and Security Index 2019, Norway tops the list
LS Speaker Om Birla address the 6th parliamentary speakers’ summit of G20 countries
Lok sabha speaker Om Birla composed the Indian Parliament delegation for 6th parliamentary
summit of G20 countries, held in Tokyo, Japan from November 3-5, 2019. G20 presiding officer
of parliament attended the summit. The summit is unofficially called P20, which was hosted by
the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), headquartered in Geneva and the House of Councilors of
National Diet of Japan.
2nd ‘No money for terror conference 2019’ held in Melbourne, Australia
As per the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri G.Kishan Reddy 3rd ‘No Money for
Terror’ Conference will be organized in India in 2020. This announcement was made by
Minister at the second ‘No Money for Terror’2019 conference going on in Melbourne, Australia
7–8 ,November 2019. The first “No Money for Terror” conference was held in France in 2018.
15th Governing Council of South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme 2019 (SACEP) held
in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Shri Prakash Javadekar, the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and climate change &
Information and Broadcasting(I&B) , has participated in the 15th governing council meeting
(GCM) of the South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme 2019 (SACEP) in Dhaka,
Bangladesh. The meet with the SACEP members countries witnessed the discussion over the
issues of plastic waste management, biodiversity and other issues related to the environment.
Read full details here: 15th Governing Council of South Asia Cooperative Environment
Programme 2019 (SACEP) held in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Freedom on the Net(FoTN) 2019 report on global internet freedom: India scores 55 out of 100
Freedom House (international internet rights) released its ‘Freedom on the Net’ (FoTN) report
for the year 2019, titled ‘The Crisis of Social Media’, regarding an overall decline and access in
global internet freedom between June 2018 and May 2019. India’s total scores and status is 55,
obstacles to access is 12, Limits on content 24 and 19 for Violation of user Rights. Iceland
became a top country for providing the freedom for accessing the Internet services.

BANKING & FINANCE

Tripura gramin bank with the Stock holdings corporation launches e-stamp counter in
Agartala
Tripura Gramin Bank in association with the Stock Holdings Corporation of India Limited
(SHCIL) started an e-stamp counter at the bank's Abhyanagar branch in Agartala. Customers
will have to pay 10 rupees for purchasing e-stamps ranging from 10 rupees to 1,000 rupees
and 20 rupees for purchasing e-stamps of more than 1,001 rupees.
GeM inks MoU with Indian bank & Canara bank for payment-related services
Government e-Marketplace (GeM) ,a one stop portal to facilitate online procurement of
common use Goods & Services required by various government departments, has signed MoU
(Memorandum of understanding) with Indian Bank and Canara Bank to provide a paperless,
cashless, and transparent payment system on its portal.
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MSTC signs agreement with Allahabad bank to develop e-auction platform

An Indian state-owned e-commerce company, MSTC Limited (formerly known as Metal Scrap
Trade Corporation Limited) has signed an agreement with Allahabad Bank, a nationalised
bank, for the process of developing an e-Auction platform aimed at selling non-performing
assets (NPAs). The platform will be directly linked with the Indian Banking Association's (IBA)
portal for sale NPAs through the SARFAESI (Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial
Assets and Enforcement of Securities Interest) Act,2002.
ADB approves $451mn loan for Chennai-Kanyakumari industrial corridor power links in Tamil
Nadu
An international development finance institution,Asian Development Bank (ADB) has
approved a $451 million(mn) (about Rs 3,200 crore) loan to strengthen power connectivity
between the southern and northern parts of the Chennai–Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor
(CKIC) in Tamil Nadu(TN), which covers 23 of the state's 32 districts and 70 % of the state
population. The completion of the project has been estimated at the end of 2024. The state
government will provide $202.5 million out of the total cost of the project $653.5 million. Read
full details here: ADB approves $451mn loan for Chennai-Kanyakumari industrial corridor
power links in Tamil Nadu
RBI issues new rules for the pay scale of senior officials of private, foreign banks
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released new rules relating to the pay scales of full-time
directors, Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and Material Risk Takers and Control Function staff
of foreign, private, small finance, payment banks and local area banks. These new guidelines
will come into effect from April,2020. If the non-payment is up to 200 % of the fixed salary,
then at least 50 % of it should be paid in other than cash mode. If non-cash pay exceeds 200 %,
then 67 %of it should be paid in non-cash ways. Read full details here: RBI issues new rules for
the pay scale of senior officials of private, foreign banks
RBI tightens liquidity management framework for NBFCs
In order to strengthen the asset-liability management following the liquidity crisis faced by
non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) in the past year, India’s central banking institution
the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has tightened the liquidity management framework for these
firms, which seeks to bring in a liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) of 100 % for them in a phased
manner by December 2024.
Ujjivan SFB launches instant digital savings & fixed deposit account
Finance service company, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank(SFB) has launched an instant digital
savings account (SA) along with Fixed Deposit (FD) and Privilege Savings Account to offer
distinctive banking and digital services to its customers. Instant Digital SA account has the
restriction of Rs 1 lakh deposit. Instant Fixed Deposit (FD) has interest rate ranging from 5.5%
(7days to 29 days) & up to 8.3% (799 days), the customers can invest in this account up to a
maximum of Rs. 1 Lakh without a Savings Account.
RBI committee headed by Tapan Ray recommends tighter norms for Core Investment
Companies
The committee appointed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on the supervisory framework
for Core Investment Companies (CICs) has recommended to tighten the corporate governance
norms in the CIC. The committee has suggested that entities should have only 2-tier
structure/layers and also recommended to strengthen the board structures with at least 50%
of independent directors.
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Launches ‘Farmitra’ – a mobile app for farmers
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has introduced new mobile app called ‘Farmitra’ for the ease of
farmers.This app intends to help the farmers needs and address their worries. It also resolves
with relevant information, which they can use in optimizing their farming practices. It was the
first mobile app that cater to the specific needs of farmers and resolve the day to day farming
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BUSINESS & ECONOMY

Siemens signed MoU with NTPC, TERI for decarbonization
German multinational conglomerate company Siemens signed Memoranda of
Understandings(MoU) with power producer NTPC (formerly National Thermal Power
Corporation Limited) and The Energy and Resources Institute(TERI) for decarbonisation. A
separate MoU was also signed with TERI for collaboration in technology-oriented areas to
support India’s energy transition including sector coupling (idea of interconnecting the energy-
consuming sectors).
India’s unemployment rate in October 2019 climbed to a 3 year high of 8.5%: CMIE data
According to data released by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), India's
unemployment rate in October 2019 increased to 8.5%, the highest level since August 2016,
and up from 7.2% in September 2019. The report further states that the urban unemployment
rate stood at 8.9% in October 2019 while unemployment figures in rural areas reached 8.3%.
Read full details here: India’s unemployment rate in October 2019 climbed to a 3 year high of
8.5%: CMIE data
India’s GDP to grow 6.6% in 2020-24 according to OECD’s report
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD) in its report “Economic
Outlook for Southeast Asia, China and India 2020: rethinking education for the digital era” has
predicted that India is likely to grow at 6.6% in 2020-24, which is lower than the average of
7.4% of 2013-17.
Guyana is expected to be fastest growing country in the world at 86% in 2020
According to International Monetary Fund (IMF), Guyana’s GDP is expected to grow at 86% in
2020 after expanding 4.4% in 2019.This growth expectation had done after Exxon Mobil
Corp.’s discovery of oil at Guyana. The Guyana’s economy will grow more than three times
within five years. Guyana’ GDP is to get fourteen times as fast as China’s GDP in 2020.
India gained the profit of $ 755 million due to US- China trade war -UNCTAD
As per UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development), in the first half of
2019, India has received profit amount of $755 million as an additional export, in chemicals,
metals and ore to US due to the trade diversion effects of Washington tariff between US and
China.
Fitch solutions raised India’s FY20 fiscal deficit forecast to 3.6% GDP from early 3.4%
Fitch solutions has increased India’s fiscal deficit forecast to 3.6% of the Gross Domestic
Product(GDP) FY2020(Fiscal Year 2020) from its previous estimate of 3.4%. The increase in
the estimate was due to weak revenue collections, slowed economic growth and corporate tax
rate cut by the govt.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Sweden-based climate activist Greta thunberg refuses to take Nordic Council's environmental
award 2019
Swedish teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg (16) has refused to accept an environmental
award 2019 , saying that the climate campaign requires that, those in power start following
'science' rather than giving the award. She also refused to accept the prize money of 350,000
Danish kroner (around Rs 36,90,741).
Pepsico India won 20th US award for Corporate Excellence 2019 for saving more than 17
billion litres of water
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs announced the 20th
edition of the US award for Corporate Excellence 2019. The United States(US) Secretary of
state Mike Pompeo, presented the 2019 Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) to Pepsico India
of American multinational company Pepsico, in the multinational enterprise category for its
sustainable farming initiative in India. The award was presented at the Foggy bottom
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Hindi writer Leeladhar Jagoori conferred with 28th Vyas Samman for 2018, in New Delhi
Renowned Hindi writer Leeladhar Jagoori was conferred with the 28th Vyas Samman for the
year 2018 in New Delhi. The award was conferred to him by well-known author Govind
Mishra, for his 12th anthology (collection of poems or other pieces of writing) of poetry
collection ‘Jitne Log Utne Prem’.
Indian-origin researcher Neeraj Sharma wins 'Early career researcher of the year 2019' award
of Australian govt
Indian-origin researcher, Dr Neeraj Sharma (35) from the University of New South Wales
(UNSW), Sydney, Australia has won the 'Early Career Researcher of the Year 2019 (Physical
Sciences)' by the Australian government. New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian
honoured Sharma for his work in lithium-ion batteries found in electronic devices, electric
vehicles (e-vehicles ), next-generation battery systems such as sodium-ion batteries that will
leave minimal environmental impact, and transition away from fossil fuels for energy
generation and transportation.
Sudarsan Pattnaik picked for Italian Golden Sand Art Award 2019
International acclaimed Sand Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik who belongs to Odisha has been
selected for the prestigious Italian Golden Sand Art Award 2019. He will be felicitated during
the International Scorrana Sand Nativity festival in Italy which is to be held from November 13
to 18, 2019.
UNESCO designated Mumbai and Hyderabad as members of UNESCO Creative Cities Network
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) has designated
Mumbai as a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network(UCCN) in the field of “film”
while Hyderabad was designated in the field of “Gastronomy” (art of choosing, cooking, and
eating good food). Read full details here: UNESCO designated Mumbai and Hyderabad as
members of UNESCO Creative Cities Network
50th IFFI: Rajinikanth to be honoured with first “Icon of Golden Jubilee Award”
Eminent film personality & South Indian superstar Shri S Rajinikanth will be honoured with
the first ‘Icon of Golden Jubilee Award’, in International Film Festival of India(IFFI) 2019 that is
to be held in Goa from 20th November to 28th November, 2019. Icon of Golden Jubilee Award
is a special award constituted by Government of India in the year 2019. French actor Isabelle
Hupert will be honoured with "Life Time Achievement Award" for a 'foreign artiste' at the same
event.
Real Kashmir FC’s BBC documentary receives 'BAFTA Scotland' award-2019 in Glasgow,
Scotland
A documentary on the Real Kashmir Football Club (RKFC), an Indian professional football club
based in Srinagar, has been selected for the prestigious 'British Academy of Field and
Television Awards' (BAFTA) 2019 award in the 'Single Documentary' category at a ceremony
held in DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Glasgow Central , Glasgow, Scotland.
U.S. based-Indian author Madhuri vijay wins 2019 JCB prize for literature
United States (US) based-Indian author Madhuri Vijay (27) has won India's richest JCB (J.C.
Bamford Excavators Ltd.) Prize for Literature 2019 for her debut novel ‘The Far Field’ at the
award ceremony held at Rambagh Palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Vijay (from Bengaluru,
Karnataka), a recipient of Henfield Prize and the Pushcart Prize, also received the Rs 25 lakh as
the prize money, a sculpture by Delhi artist duo Thukral & Tagra entitled Mirror Melting.
Serbia’s Sara Dawnjanovic wins ‘Miss Asia Global 2019’ title held in Kochi
The 5th Edition of ‘Miss Asia Global Title 2019’ was organized at Gokulam Convention Centre
in Kochi, Kerala. Sara Damnjanovic from Serbia has been crowned ‘Miss Asia Global 2019’,
felicitated by Assem Yessengeldiyeva, who won Miss Asia Global in 2018. Leeseul Kim from
Korea and Jeanyeer Ozbot from the Philippines were awarded the ‘Miss Asia Global first’ and
‘Miss Asia Global second runner up’ titles.

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First Indian Industrialist Venu Srinivasan received Deming award for Total Quality
Management in Japan
Venu Srinivasan, Chairman of TVS Motor Company and Sundaram Clayton was conferred with
the Deming award ‘Distinguished Service Award for Dissemination and Promotion Overseas’,
at a ceremony held in Tokyo, Japan. He was the first Indian industrialist to bestowed this
prestigious awards for this hard-work in the field of Total Quality Management (TQM). The
award was funded by Japanese Union of Scientists and Engineers (JUSE).
Gulab kothari, chairman of Rajasthan patrika group will receive PCI’s Raja ram mohan roy
award 2019
Gulab Kothari (70),an Indian author, journalist and editor-in-chief of Indian daily newspaper
Rajasthan Patrika has been selected by the Press Council of India (PCI) for the prestigious Raja
Ram Mohan Roy Award 2019, for his outstanding contribution towards journalism. On
November 16,2019, on the occasion of National Press Day, he will be given this award at
Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital, New Delhi.
4 Indians shortlisted for 9th edition of DSC prize 2019 for South asian literature
The shortlist for the prestigious 9th DSC prize for South Asian literature has been announced
by the chair of the jury panel Harish Trivedi at London School of Economics & Political Science
in London, England. The Far Field by Madhuri Vijay (Bangalore, Karnataka) , which also won
the JCB Prize for Literature, The City and the Sea by Raj Kamal Jha (Bhagalpur,Bihar), Half the
Night is Gone by Amitav Bagchi (Kolkata, West Bengal), There’s Gunpowder in the Air
(Translated by Arunava Sinha) by Manoranjan Byapari (West Bengal ) have been chosen from
the longlist which consisted 15 books.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNS

Latha, MD and CEO of Dhanlaxmi Bank Resigns
On October 30, 2019, private sector lender Dhanlaxmi Bank's, Managing Director (MD) and
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) T. Latha has resigned from her post due to personal reasons. Ms
Latha was appointed as MD and CEO of Dhanlaxmi Bank for three years due to the retirement
of former MD and CEO G Sreeram.
Pavan Kapoor appointed as India’s Ambassador to UAE
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has appointed Shri Pavan Kapoor as India’s Ambassador to
UAE. He was a 1990 batch Indian Foreign Service officer. He will replace Navdeep Singh Suri.
Centre transferred 3 CJs to the High Courts of Madras, Madhya Pradesh and Patna
The union law ministry announced the transfer of 3 high court Chief Justices(CJs) under article
222 of the constitution of India. They are as follows.
 The Patna high court(HC) CJ, Amreshwar Pratap Sahi was transferred to Madras HC,
replacing incumbent Justice Vineet Kothari.
 Tripura HC Chief Justice Sanjay Karol, has been appointed to Patna HC replacing Justice
Sahi. Meghalaya HC chief Justice Ajay Kumar Mittal has been appointed as CJ to the
Madhya Pradesh HC replacing chief justice Sanjay Yadav.
IndusInd Bank named Sumant Kathpalia as its new MD & CEO
A private sector lender, IndusInd Bank has appointed its consumer banking head Suman
Kathpalia, as its new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He will
replace Romesh Sobti, who will retire in March 2020.
IPS officer Aditya Mishra designated as the Chairman of Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI)
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime Minister Narendra
Damodardas Modi, has approved the appointed of the senior IPS (Indian Police Service) officer
Aditya Mishra as the Chairman of Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI) for a period of 5 years.
He is a 1989 batch IPS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre. Read full details here: IPS officer Aditya
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Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan re-elected as 4th President of UAE

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been re-elected as 4th President of UAE (United Arab
Emirates ) by the Supreme Council of the Union for a five-year term. Shaikh Khalifa was first
elected President on November 3, 2004 following the death of his father Shaikh Zayed Bin
Sultan Al Nahyan.
Dr. Vinaya Shetty appointed as IODA’s 1st Indian and Asian General Vice President
Dr. Vinaya Shetty from Mumbai, Maharashtra was appointed as the first Indian and Asian to be
elected as the General Vice President(GVP) of the International Organisation Development
Association (IODA). In 2016, Vinaya became the first Indian woman entrepreneur finalist for
the prestigious Empretech Women in Business Award by United Nations Conference Trade and
Development (UNCTAD).
Arun Alagappan was appointed as a Managing Director by Cholamandalam Investment and
Finance Company Ltd.
The Board of Directors of Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd (CIFCL) have
accepted the appointment of Arun Alagappan as the Managing Director for a period of 5 years.
He has been the Executive Director of this company from August 19, 2017.

ACQUISITION & MERGES

Singapore’s e-commerce platform Qoo10 acquired ShopClues in all-stock deal
Indian e-commerce platform ShopClues owned by Clues Network Pvt. Ltd was acquired by
Singapore based e-commerce platform Qoo10 private Ltd. Shopclues which once attained
unicorn status (private company valued over $ 1billion) in 2015 with a value of $1.1 billion, is
expected to have been bought at acquisition cost of $70-100 million.
IT major Tech mahindra acquires US-based Born group for $95 million
Tech Mahindra Ltd (Tech M),an Indian multinational subsidiary of the Mahindra Group,
providing information technology (IT) services has acquired New York (United States)
headquartered media outsourcing firm Born Group Pte. Ltd (formerly known as Group FMG )
for $95 million.Tech M will buy BORN’s India unit, while Tech Mahindra Pte, the IT firm’s
Singapore arm, will take over other entities.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Mechanism behind the Big Bang explosion decoded by the scientists of University of Central
Florida, US
According to a research published in the journal Science, scientists from the University of
Central Florida in the US (United States) understand the origin of the universe by using the
mechanisms that could cause the Big Bang explosion. They are using the turbulence to enhance
the mixing of the reactions to the point where it transitions into this big reaction and
essentially leads to supernovas, exploding stars. They have developed a theory of turbulence-
induced DDT (deflagration-to-detonation transition).
IIT Delhi to set up space technology cell in collaboration with ISRO at its campus
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi in collaboration with the Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO) will set up a space technology cell (STC) to contribute to the space
technology research areas such as AI (Artificial Intelligence), nanotechnology, functional
textiles, smart manufacturing at its campus. The institute will also act as the academic partner
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Labour ministry launched 3 Apps: UAN Registration, E-Inspection and DIGI Locker at 67th
EPFO foundation day in New Delhi
On November 2, 2019 the Minister of State (MoS-independent charge) for Labour and
Employment, Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar launched 3 apps during the 67th foundation day of
Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) in New Delhi. The 3 apps are UAN
Registration, E-Inspection and DIGI Locker. These apps were developed by EPFO for enhancing
ease of doing business and also to promote transparency in EPFO. A booklet commemorating
the journey of EPFO from 1952 to 2019 was also released. Read full details here: Labour
ministry launched 3 Apps: UAN Registration, E-Inspection and DIGI Locker at 67th EPFO
foundation day in New Delhi
Pegasus: New spyware attack in WhatsApp to spy journalists & others, especially Indians
Facebook-owned messenger app, WhatsApp recently confirmed that Israeli based NSO group,
used a spyware called ‘Pegasus’ in WhatsApp to spy on govt. officials, journalists and activists
globally, mainly Indians. The announcement was made after whatsapp sued NSO group and Q
Cyber Technologies, in American court for illegal snooping (illegal private information
gathering), which was earlier suspected to have made a cyber-attack in the app.
GRSE delivered 101st warship ‘Annie Besant’ to Indian Coast Guard
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) has delivered its second in the series of the
fast patrol vessel(FVP) named “Annie Besant” to the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). It is also the
101st warship presented to the ICG. The FVP is named after British socialist, women’s rights
activist, writer Annie Besant who also served as the president of the political party- the Indian
National Congress(INC).
IIT Madras developed India’s first indigenously made standing wheelchair
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras(IITM) has developed India’s first
indigenously developed standing wheelchair named “Arise”. The wheelchair which was
developed at TTK Center for Rehabilitation Research and Device Development (R2D2) of IITM
was headed by Prof.Sujatha Srinivasan. It was launched by Union Minister for Social Justice and
Empowerment, Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot.
China launched Sudan’s first ever satellite named SRSS-1
China has launched the first ever satellite of Northeast African country Sudan, named the
Sudan Remote Sensing Satellite, SRSS-1. The satellite was launched in a Long March-4B rocket
from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in North China’s Shanxi Province.
China approves world’s 1st carbohydrate-based drug GV-971 to cure Alzheimer’s disease
China’s National Medical Products Administration has officially approved an indigenously
developed Alzheimer’s drug called GV-971 (sodium oligo-mannurarate). The Shanghai Institute
of Materia Medica (SIMM) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed the drug after
22 years of research jointly with Ocean University of China and Green Valley Pharmaceutical
Co Ltd.
Researchers from US discovered new strain of HIV virus after 19 years
Team of scientists from Abbott Laboratories, an American medical devices and health care
company along with University of Missouri, Kansas City(America), have recently discovered a
new subtype of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) named HIV-1 Group M, subtype L. The
findings of this HIV virus is published in the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndromes(JAIDS). This was the first time a new subtype of “Group M” virus was discovered
after new strains classifying guidelines were established in 2000.

ENVIRONMENT
A new frog species called Polypedates bengalensis discovered in West Bengal
Six herpetologists from Assam, West Bengal and Malaysia have discovered a new frog species
called Polypedates bengalensis (also known as the Brown Blotched Bengal Tree Frog) in 2
places in West Bengal – Badu, North 24 Parganas District and Khordanahala, South 24
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Parganas District.This is the 26th Species of the Polypedates in South and Southeast Asia. The
discovery has been published in Zootaxa, a peer-reviewed scientific mega journal for animal
taxonomists.

SPORTS
Indian women's team wins Emerging asia cup 2019 title by defeating Sri lanka in final
Indian Women's Cricket Team has defeated hosts Sri Lanka by 14 runs in the final on the basis
of the Duckworth-Lewis (DLS)method and won the Emerging Asia Cup 2019 title at the R
Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The tournament, organized by Asian Cricket
Council (ACC),was held from 22- 29, October , 2019 with the participation of India, Pakistan, Sri
Lanka, Bangladesh.
South Africa clinches its 3rd Rugby world cup title 2019 by defeating England
South Africa defeated England's team by 32-12 scores in the final of the 9th edition of Rugby
World Cup 2019 held at International Stadium, Yokohama, Japan. The winners are awarded the
Webb Ellis Cup, named after William Webb Ellis, the Rugby School pupil who invented rugby
by picking up the ball during a football game.
Overview of 3rd edition of world U23 Wrestling Championship held from Oct 28-Nov 3 in
Budapest, Hungary
The 3rd edition of the U23 (under 23) World Wrestling Championship for the year 2019, was
held from October 28- November 3, 2019, in Budapest, Hungary. The championship was
organized by United World Wrestling(UWW) under 3 events: Men's freestyle, Men's Greco-
Roman and Women's freestyle. India clinched two medals.
 Indian wrestler Ravinder obtained a silver medal in the final of Men's freestyle event.
 In the 53 kg women’s wrestling category, Pooja Gehlot won silver medal.
Read full details here: Overview of 3rd edition of world U23 Wrestling Championship held
from Oct 28-Nov 3 in Budapest, Hungary
Britain's Lewis Hamilton won 6th F1 World Championship title at US Grand Prix 2019
Mercedes’s Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton (Britain), won the 6th F1 (Formula One) World
Championship title, after finishing second in United States Grand Prix (US-GP) 2019. He also
became the second most successful driver in the F1 history after former racing driver Michael
Schumacher of Germany.
Tennis veteran Rafael Nadal of Spain reaches No 1 spot for eighth stint: ATP ranking 2019
As per the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) rankings 2019, Spanish professional
tennis player, Rafael Nadal Parera (33) has become the number one player in the world again
with 9585 points after exactly one year by replacing Novak Djokovic who has slipped to
number two (8945 points). This is the 8th time Nadal has reached the top.
Official emblem for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2020 unveiled in Mumbai,
Maharashtra
The official emblem of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup for the year 2020 which is to be
conducted in India has been unveiled. The emblem was unveiled by Fédération Internationale
de Football Association(FIFA) and Local Organising Committee(LOC) at the launch event in
gateway of India, Mumbai, Maharashtra. The emblem was unveiled in the presence of Union
Sports Minister shri Kiren Rijiju and All India Football Federation(AIFF) president Praful
Patel. Read full details here: Official emblem for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2020
unveiled in Mumbai, Maharashtra
Ireland women’s cricketer Amy kenealy announces retirement from international cricket
Ireland Cricketer & women’s 12th highest all-time wicket-taker, Amy Johanna Kenealy (31) has
announced her retirement from international cricket. She was one of the best young bowlers in
ireland at the age of 18-year-old.In 2016,she achieved her career-best bowling figures of 4-32
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Women’s boxing icon Nicola Adams announced retirement at the age of 37

Double Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams (37 years) announced her retirement from the
sport on medical advice due to the vulnerability of losing eyesight. Adams was the 1st female
boxer who won an Olympic gold medal at the London Olympics in 2012 in the United
Kingdom(UK), and also the first female boxer to become a double Olympic champion after
winning a second gold medal at the Rio Olympics 2016, in Brazil.
Overview of 35th National junior athletics meet 2019 held in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
The 35th edition of National Junior Athletics Championships 2019 held from 2-6 November
,2019 in Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh (AP). The Championships has
been organized by Andhra Pradesh Athletics Associations on behalf of Athletics Federation of
India (AFI).
 Maheshwari broke national record in 3000m steeplechase
 Long jumper Shaili Singh & shot putter Bharti break National records
 Ritik, Chanda, Nivya scripts new national records

BOOKS & AUTHORS

Sahitya Akademi publishes new anthology called Modern English Poetry to mark 200 years of
Indian English poetry
Sahitya Akademi,an organisation dedicated to the promotion of literature in the languages of
India, has published a new anthology called ‘Modern English Poetry’ by Younger Indians, which
documents the contemporary poetry scene in India and the broader Indian diasporas to mark
the 200 years of Indian English poetry. Noted Poet, translator, and editor Sudeep Sen, has
edited the anthology , which contains pieces by 70 poets who are in their 40s or less.
Sikhism founder Guru Nanak dev biography will be planned to release on his 550th birth
anniversary
Sikhism Founder Guru Nanak biography has been released on his 550th birth anniversary. It
was announced by the publishing house Penguin on November 5 2019. The book was written
by the professor and author Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh, the book titled “The First Sikh:The
Life and Legacy of Guru Nanak” which describes about the majestic and magisterial portrait” of
the life and legacy of Guru Nanak.
Five noted Indian Author’s novels placed in BBC’s ‘100 novels that shaped our world’ list
The British Broadcasting Corporation announced a list of ‘100 Novels That Shaped Our World’.
A panel of leading writers, curators and critics compiled the list for the network. Some of our
notable Indian authors like R.K. Narayan, Arundhati Roy, Salman Rushdie, Vikram Seth, and S.
Naipaul are among 100 writers in this list.
3 books on Guru Nanak Dev Ji launched at Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College in New Delhi
The union Minister of Human Resource Development (MHRD) Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’
and Minister for Food Processing Industries(MoFPI) Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal together
launched 3 books on Guru Nanak Dev’s writings, the founder of Sikhism on the occasion of his
550th birthday at Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College in New Delhi. The 3 books were Guru
Nanak Bani, Nanak Bani, and Sakhian Guru Nanak Dev published by the National Book Trust of
India.
OBITUARY

American actor and comedian John Witherspoon passed away at the age of 77
Renowned American actor and comedian John Witherspoon passed away at the age of 77 at his
residence in California, United States(US). His famous films include Boomerang, Vampire in
Brooklyn and The Ladies Man etc. He has also appeared in various television shows in the
1970s where he worked initially as a comedian.

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Former Karnataka Minister Vaijanath Patil passes away at the age of 81

Vaijanath Patil, Former Karnataka Urban Development Minister, former Minister for
Horticulture, and president of Hyderabad Karnataka Horata Samithi passed away in Bengaluru,
Karnataka. He was born in Aurad taluk of Bidar district, Karantaka. He was a Popular Social
Leader who fought for the Special Status for Kalyana Karnataka (Hyderabad Karnataka) region
under Article 371(J).
Retired judge of Madras HC, N.V. Balasubramanian passes away in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
The Retired Judge of Madras High Court (HC) , N.V. Balasubramanian passes away after he
collapsed at the Kapaleeswarar temple in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He served as the Madras High
Court judge from 1996 – 2007 & after retirement he served as the Chairman of committees on
fixation of fee for self-financing professional colleges and polytechnics after retiring from
service.
French Resistance member & Nazi camps survivor Yvette Lundy passed away at the age of 103
French Resistance legend & Nazi camps survivor Yvette Lundy who helped Jewish prisoners of
war to escape prison during the Nazi occupation of France, passed away at the age of 103 due
to old age ailments in the northern French town of Epernay, France. Born on 22 April 1916 in
France, Yvette was made Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, which is one of the highests
decorations in France.
Former President of FICCI & Industrialist K.K. Modi passes away
Former President of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and
Chairman of Modi Enterprises Krishnan Kumar Modi(K.K.Modi) passed away at the age of 79 in
New Delhi. He was also the president of the Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of
Commerce and Industry (CACCI) from 2002 to 2006.He hailed from Patiala district, Punjab.
Jacques Dupont- 1948 Olympic champion in cycling died at the age of 91.
Jacques Dupont, olympic cyclist champion died at the age of 91 on his native village of Lezat sur
Leze in France. He is a French cyclist who won a gold medal in Olympic Games which was held
in London on 11 August 1948. At the age of 20, he won the gold medal in Olympic under the
category of 1000-meter track trial in London and defeated Belgian Pyre Nihant by a second.
American author Ernest J gaines passes away at the age of 86
The acclaimed, award-winning american novelist, Ernest James Gaines has passed away from
natural causes. He was 86. Born on January 15, 1933 in Oscar, Louisiana, US(United States),
Gaines won the National Book Critics Circle Award for fiction for his 1993 novel, A Lesson
Before Dying.
Marathi author Girija Kiir passed away at the age of 86
Noted Marathi Author Girija Kir passed away at the age of 86 due to old age ailments. Born in
Maharashtra, Girija’s works were mostly associated with children stories and her recent book
was “Janmathep”. She had also written her autobiography titled “Mazya Ayushyachi Goshta".

IMPORTANT DAYS
World Vegan Day observed on 1st November, 2019
World Vegan Day is observed annually on November 1st.This day helps vegans to spread the
benefits of veganism for humans, non-human animals, and the natural environment. Every year
vegans around the world will celebrate and also promotes their vegan lifestyle on this day.
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists observed on November 2,
2019
The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists is observed annually on
November 2, under the resolution (A/RES/68/163) by the United Nations(UN). The day was
decided to be observed on November 2 during the 68th UN general assembly in 2013 in New
York, United States(US). The day aims to recognize the far-reaching consequences of impunity
(exemption from punishment or loss), especially of crimes against journalists. The campaign
for 2019 is #KeepTruthAlive.
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World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed on November 5, 2019

The World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed annually on 5th November. This year it
promotes the target of the “Sendai Seven Campaign”, which seeks to reduce the disaster
damage to critical infrastructure and disruption of basic services. November 5 has chosen from
a real incident “Inamura-no-hi”(“burning of the rice sheaves”)which happened in Japan on
same date during 1854 earthquake. A farmer has recognized the tsunami and set fire to his
harvested rice to warn villagers.
International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed
Conflict is observed annually on 6th November
On November 5 2001, UN (United Nation) general assembly decided to celebrate the
International day for preventing the environment from war and armed conflicts every year on
November 6. At the time of war, it affects the ecosystem such as water supply is poisoned,
forest is burnt, animals killed, etc.
National Cancer Awareness Day observed on November 7, 2019
The National Cancer Awareness Day is observed annually in India on November 7, to spread
awareness on cancer, its symptoms and treatment. The day was first observed in 2014 as and
when announced by the union health minister Dr.Harsh Vardhan. The day coincides with the
birth anniversary of scientist Marie Curie (Marie Skłodowska Curie), winner of the 1903 Nobel
Prize in Physics.

STATE NEWS
Punjab CM Amarinder singh launches e-office for electronic file movement of govt files
Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Amarinder Singh has launched an e-office facility, an initiative of
the Department of Governance Reforms and Public Grievances, to facilitate seamless, electronic
movement of government files between departments, that would further transform work
culture and ethics in government offices. The eOffice programme, to replace IWDMS
(Integrated Workflow Document Management System), is a National Software Product and is
an initiative of Punjab Government and National Informatics Centre (NIC).
Odisha govt. partnered with Abhijit Banerjee’s Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) to minimise
poverty
The govt. of Odisha has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with laureates of 2019
Nobel prize in economics, Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo’s Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty
Action Lab (J-PAL). The MoU would work on areas to eradicate poverty, women’s
empowerment, distress migration, health worker performance and also in improving
agricultural productivity. The agreement was signed by Development Commissioner of Odisha,
Suresh Mohapatra and executive director of J-PAL South Asia, Shobhini Mukherji.
Cabinet gave nod to change Section-2 of Punjab State Legislature (Prevention of
Disqualification) Act, 1952
The Punjab Cabinet has decided to change the Punjab State Legislature (Prevention of
Disqualification) Act,1952 (had been enacted in terms of Article 191 of the Constitution of
India) to declare that the holders of certain offices of profit and the members of the assembly
has appointed under this category will not be disqualified of the State Legislature. The bill
amending Section 2 of the act will be presented in the forthcoming session of the Punjab
Assembly.
Chhattisgarh govt unveils new Industrial Policy for 2019-2024, titled 'Gadhbo Nava
Chhattisgarh' in Raipur
On November 1, 2019, To mark its foundation day (November 1, 2000), after a bifurcation of
Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh state Government led by its Chief Minister (CM), Bhupesh
Baghel has released a brochure of the new Industrial Policy for 2019-2024, titled 'Gadhbo Nava
Chhattisgarh (Will create a new Chhattisgarh)' at Science College Ground, Raipur,
Chhattisgarh.
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Tamil Nadu celebrates its 1st state formation day on November 1, 2019
On November 1, 2019, Tamil Nadu (TN) state government has observed its first state formation
day as Tamil Nadu Day. Organised by the Tamil Development Department, the celebration
witnessed various cultural events in the state. Chief Minister (CM) of TN, Edappadi K.
Palaniswami & Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam also took part in the event. The Madras
State was formed on November 1, 1956 and Madras State was eventually renamed Tamil Nadu
On January 14, 1969. Read full details here: Tamil Nadu celebrates its 1st state formation day
on November, 1, 2019
Singer S.P.Balasubrahmanyam of Andhra Pradesh Felicitated for Chetana Award 2019
Legendary singer Sripathi Panditaradhyula Balasubrahmanyam from Nellore, Andra Pradesh,
has been selected for the Chetana Silver Jubilee National Award. The award carries a cash
prize of Rs one lakh and a citation. On the other hand, Oscar-winning sound engineer Resul
Pookutty won the national audio excellence award, instituted in memory of Fr. Paul
Alengattukaran, the founder of the Chetana Sound Studio.
Writer Anand from Kerala bags 27th Ezhuthachan Puraskaram 2019
Kerala's eminent writer Anand has been selected for the 27th Ezhuthachan Puraskaram 2019.
Kerala's Minister of Culture A.K.Balan has announced this highest literary honour Award which
is given by Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award and the Government of Kerala. The award comprises
a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh and a citation.
Punjab becomes the first state in the country to launch 'job helpline' for unemployed youth
The Punjab Chief Minister(CM) Amarinder Singh has launched a first of its kind job helpline
number 76260-76260 for the unemployed youth of the state under 'Ghar Ghar Rozgar'
programme.
Vice-president Venkaiah Naidu releases Red atlas map & CFLOWS app for effective flood
control in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has released the 1st of its kind 'Red Atlas Action Plan Map' &
'Coastal Flood Warning System App (CFLOWS-Chennai), to assist the Government of Tamil
Nadu in effective control and reduction of floods, at the silver jubilee celebrations of the
National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, which witnessed severe
flood in 2015. Read full details here: Vice-president Venkaiah naidu releases Red atlas map &
CFLOWS app for effective flood control in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Bihar banned 15-year-old vehicles in Patna & old govt cars in the state
Bihar govt, announced a ban on the usage of 15-year old cars in Patna and also on old govt cars
in the entire Bihar state. The decision was taken by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at a high-
level meeting, to curb rising air pollution in some districts of the state. Private vehicles older
than 15 years will be allowed to ply only if they pass the pollution test which will be conducted
by the govt in the form of camps.
Odisha signs pact with Tata Strive and Tech Mahindra for skill development
Odisha has partnered with two organisations, namely Tata Strive and Tech Mahindra for skill
enhancement and to improve the employability of the youth in the state.
India’s first 4-level transit intersection to be constructed in Nagpur, Maharashtra
National Highways Authority of India( NHAI) ,an autonomous agency of the Government of
India (GoI) has approved the Rs 573-crore proposal to construct a flyover between the railway
track and the Nagpur metro.With this , the city Nagpur in Maharashtra is set to be the 1st in
India to get a 4-level transit intersection.
Former Maharashtra minister Babasaheb Dhabekar passed away at the age of 89
Former Maharashtra minister and senior congress party leader Babasaheb Dhabekar passed
away in Mumbai, Maharashtra at the age of 89 due to old age ailments. Babasaheb served as
water resource minister in the 1990s during the Shiv Sena-BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party)
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