Air Pollution: Odd-even put on hold after SC leaves decision to Delhi govt
Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on Friday said that the implementation of the odd-even vehicle rationing system has been put on hold for now.
The implementation of the odd-even vehicle rationing system in the national capital has been put on hold for now as the city is witnessing an improvement in air pollution levels, Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai said on Friday. This came shortly after the Supreme Court left the decision on the rule’s implementation to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government.
1. PM Narendra Modi has called upon people to make this Diwali about the hard work of 140 crore Indians. PM Modi has greeted people on Dhanteras. In a social media post, PM said, Dhanteras is a festival that symbolizes health, happiness and prosperity.
2. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has approved a path-breaking Digital Advertisement Policy, 2023 to enable and empower the Central Bureau of Communication, CBC, which is the advertising wing of the Government of India to undertake campaigns in the Digital Media Space.
3. The Bombay high court on Friday modified its earlier order and said firecrackers can be burst only between 8 pm and 10 pm during Diwali in view of the air pollution situation. Earlier, Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice G S Kulkarni had on November 6 permitted the bursting of firecrackers for three hours, between 7 pm and 10 pm.
4. The Government has released the draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023 and sought comments on it. The draft Bill provides for a consolidated framework to regulate the broadcasting services and seeks to replace the existing Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995.
5. In Karnataka, Ex-CM Yediyurappa’s son BY Vijayendra appointed as Karnataka BJP chief.
6. Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan inaugurated the new Soochna Bhavan at Chennai on Friday.
7. Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot’s close aide and former Jodhpur mayor Rameshwar Dadhich, who had filed his nomination for the upcoming state Assembly polls from the Soorsagar constituency as an independent candidate, withdrew his papers and joined the BJP.
8. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Friday that on the occasion of Holi in March, the state government will once again provide free gas cylinders. For this, beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana need to link their bank accounts with Aadhaar.
On the occasion of Dhanteras, the Chief Minister inaugurated the distribution campaign for free refills of cooking gas cylinders under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana for 1.75 crore eligible families in the state from Lok Bhavan on Friday.
9. The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSME sector has achieved a significant milestone by generating over 15 crore employment opportunities.
10. Santosh Kumar Jha will be appointed as the next Chairman & Managing Director of Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL).
11. Centre has asked the Punjab government to take effective actions to stop further stubble burning in the remaining days of this harvest season.
13. Delhi govt postpones odd-even vehicle plan as air quality improves.
Several parts of Delhi NCR received rainfall in the wee hours yesterday bringing a much-needed respite from the increased air pollution in the National Capital.
14. Andhra Pradesh cadre IAS officer N. Srikant has been appointed as the additional secretary of the Union Ministry of Power and New and Renewable Energy, as per an official release.
15. Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud inaugurated ‘Mitti Cafe‘, a unique establishment situated within the Supreme Court premises. This cafe stands out for being entirely managed by individuals with disabilities, encompassing those who are visually impaired, have cerebral palsy, and are paraplegic.
16. A song on Millets which has a contribution by PM Narendra Modi nominated for this year’s Grammy award.
17. Bihar Assembly unanimously resolves to increase quota from 50 to 65% for ST, SC and backward Classes.
18. Veteran BJP leader Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya (P B Acharya) passed away at his residence in Juhu on Friday. He was 92. Acharya served as the governor of Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Tripura between 2014 and 2019.
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LEGAL REPORT
#Chief Justice of India:
Shri Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud
#Minister Of Law & Justice : Arjun Ram Meghwal
#International Court Of Justice Prz. : Joan Donoghue
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1. The Supreme Court of India has issued comprehensive guidelines aimed at expediting the resolution of criminal cases against Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs).
This significant decision stems from a plea filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, addressing both the prompt handling of cases and the possibility of a lifetime ban on convicted politicians from contesting elections.
2. The Supreme Court came down hard on both Punjab and Tamil Nadu governors after the state governments accused them of delaying action on bills cleared by the assemblies.
The Supreme Court on Friday, November 10, 2023 said the “constitutional deadlock” created by Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi by inexplicably delaying or even failing to consider and assent to 12 crucial Bills passed by the Legislature is a matter of ‘serious concern’.
The Supreme Court issued notice to the Union of India through the Home Ministry and asked the Attorney General of India or Solicitor General to be present in court when the case is listed on November 20 for next hearing.
3. The Kerala government has approached the Supreme Court for a second time against Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, this time over a state High Court order that declined to fix a timeline for the governor to clear Bills.
4. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi calls for action over a viral video allegedly featuring Narendra Tomar’s son, discussing multi million transactions ahead of Madhya Pradesh polls.
5. Parliamentary Standing Committee on home affairs has recommended to the government to retain IPC Section 377 provisions related to carnal intercourse with minors and acts of bestiality in the proposed Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
It also suggested that the IPC provision related to adultery should be retained in the Sanhita by making it gender neutral “for the sake of protecting the institution of marriage.
6. Bombay high court on Friday quashed an FIR and subsequent criminal proceedings initiated against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray for allegedly violating the model code of conduct ahead of the civic polls in 2010.
7. Government advises everyone not to share any personal information if receiving calls threatening disconnection. Department of Telecommunications issues public advisory on malicious calls.
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FINANCE
#Minister: Nirmala Sitharaman.
#Commerce & Industry : Piyush Goyal
#RBI Gvrnr: Shaktikanta Das
#President of the World Bank :
Ajay Banga
#IMF MD:
Kristalina Georgieva
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💰USD ₹ 83.30
💷 GBP ₹ 101.87
€ Euro : ₹ 89.26
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GDP rate (2023 ) : 6.5% ( $3.75 trillion)
India is the fifth largest economy in the world.
Inflation rate : 4.7%
Population : 141.81 cr
(17.7% of the total world population).
Unemployment: 7.8%
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BSE Sensex
64,904.68 +72.48 (0.11%) 🔼
NIFTY
19,425.35 +30.05 (0.15%)🔼
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Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai
GOLD : ₹ 61,000/10gm (24 krt)
SILVER : ₹ 74,000/KG
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PETROL : ₹ 97/Ltr
DIESEL : ₹ 90/Ltr
CNG : ₹ 74/Ltr
LPG : ₹ 903/14.2 Kg
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⛽ FUEL in MUMBAI
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PETROL : ₹ 106/Ltr
DIESEL : 95/Ltr
Auto Gas : ₹ 60/Ltr
CNG : 76/Kg
LPG : ₹ 903/14.2 Kg
1. India’s total hidden costs of agrifood systems have reached approximately $1.1 trillion, making it the third-largest contributor in the world, following China and the United States.
2. Union Commerce and Industries Minister Piyush Goyal is scheduled to visit the US from November 13-17 to attend the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) ministerial meeting and has been invited to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in San Francisco.
3. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a notification, granting Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) unrestricted investment access to the Government’s Sovereign Green Bonds for the fiscal year 2023-24.
4. MADE-IN-INDIA TAKING OVER AMERICAN MARKETS AS CHINESE IMPORTS SLUMP: India has emerged as a winner in global manufacturing, with its exports to the US growing by $23 billion, a 44 per cent increase from 2018 to 2022.
5. Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal will be on a four-day visit to San Francisco, USA from Monday to attend the various official engagements of Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
#Information and Broadcasting Minister: Shri Anurag Singh Thakur
#Chairman of The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) :
R Madhavan
#Chairman of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC): Prasoon Joshi
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1. PIPPA movie. A biographical war film based on the life of Captain Balram Singh Mehta of India’s 45 Cavalry regiment who, along with his siblings, fought on the eastern front during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971,
it is an adaptation of real life events that happened during the Battle of Garibpur in 1971, Directed by Raja Krishna Menon.
Produced by RSVP Movies and Roy Kapur Films,
It stars Ishaan Khatter, Mrunal Thakur and Priyanshu Painyuli in lead roles
The film’s title highlights the magnificent Russian amphibious war tank the PT-76, used in this battle and named “Pippa” in Punjabi slang – akin to an empty tin of ghee that smoothly floated on water.
2. The Delhi Commission for Women has taken suo moto cognisance of media reports of a deepfake video of Indian actress Rashmika Mandana circulating widely on social media platforms, a notice from DCW said on Friday.
The Commission has learnt that till date no arrests have been made in the case. Strict action should be taken against the person making this fake video.” The commission has sought copy of FIR registered in the matter, details of accused and action taken report by November 17.
3. Veteran poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar on Thursday attended the Deepotsav program organized by Raj Thackeray in Maharashtra. During the event, Akhtar said that Lord Rama and Sita are not only Hindu gods and goddesses but the cultural heritage of India.
He said that although he is an atheist, he considers Ram and Sita to be the wealth of this country. During his speech, Akhtar also asked people to chant ‘Jai Siya Ram’ slogans.
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DEFENCE
#Supreme Commander of Armed Forces: The President
#Def Minister: Rajnath Singh
#Def Minister of State :
Ajay Bhatt
#Union Home : Amit Shah
#National Security Advisor : Ajit Doval
#Chief of Defence Staff:
Gen Anil Chauhan, PVSM UYSM AVSM SM VSM
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1. India is interested in a US offer for joint production of Stryker armoured vehicles to meet the needs of the army, defence secretary Giridhar Aramane said.
2. India and the US have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the multifaceted defence partnership between the two nations, a joint statement of the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue said.
The pledge includes a comprehensive approach, encompassing extensive dialogues, increasingly complex military exercises, and the acceleration of joint projects initiated under the June 2023 Roadmap.
3. An appeal had been filed in Qatar against the death sentence handed to eight Indian naval veterans by a Qatari court last month.While exercising all the legal options available, India is also using diplomatic channels to secure clemency for the veterans.
4. India is developing its own long-range air defence system, similar to Israel’s Iron Dome, under the name Project Kusha. The system, with a range of up to 350 kilometers, aims to protect against various threats and provide strategic and tactical coverage.Project Kusha is led by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
5. Recently Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said, the Navy is committed to become fully ‘Atmanirbhar’ or self-reliant by 2047 when India will be celebrating 100 years of its independence.
6. Home Minister Amit Shah addresses 62nd Foundation Day celebrations of Indo-Tibetan Border Police in Dehradun yesterday. He said that as long as the Indo-Tibetan Border Force and Army personnel are deployed on the border, no one can occupy even an inch of the country’s land.
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MADHYA PRADESH :
Capital: BHOPAL
Formed : 26 Jan 1950
Nickname: “Heart of India”
Districts: 53
GOVERNOR: Governor
Mangubhai C. Patel
CM : Shivraj Singh Chouhan (BJP)
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Song
Bird : Indian paradise
Fish : Mahseer
Flower: White lily
Fruit : Mango
Mammal : Barasingha
Tree : Banyan Tree
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11 Nov (Saturday)
Vedic Ritu/ Sharad Ritu
Drik Ritu : Hemant Ritu
पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh
Vikram Samvat – 2080
Shaka Samvat – 1945
Month : Ashvina 28 (Amanta)
Kartika 14, (Purnimanta)
Nakshatr :Chitra/
Swati
Tithi : Trayodashi (up to 1:58 pm)Chaturdashi
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