TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. President Droupadi Murmu has wished the people and prayed to God for their happiness and prosperity on the auspicious occasion of the historic ‘Baliyatra’ festival and ‘Boit Bandhan’. President Murmu mentioned that Odisha’s contribution to India’s rich maritime heritage is significant.
2. PM Modi inaugurated the 1st Bodoland Mohotsav in New Delhi, a two day mega event on language, literature, and culture to sustain peace and build a Vibrant Bodo Society.
3. The second and final phase of polling will be on the 20th of this month, while counting will take place on the 23rd of November.
4. The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is spearheading several important initiatives under the Clean Ganga Mission, focusing on the preservation of the Ganga’s biodiversity, particularly endangered species like the Ganga Dolphin.
5. The air quality in Delhi-NCR continues to be in the very poor category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 386.
6. In Uttar Pradesh, Dev Deepawali was celebrated at the ghats of Major Rivers on the occasion of Kartik Purnima at Varanasi. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated Namo Ghat in the presence of Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri in Varanasi.
7. Election campaign continues for assembly polls in Maharashtra and Jharkhand; Top leaders of several parties hold multiple rallies and roadshows.
8. Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has rescheduled the PCS Preliminary Examination 2024 to December 22. To accommodate the needs of competitive exam candidates, the examination will be conducted in a single day rather than over two days.
9. Mahesh Kumar Khichi, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate, emerged victorious in the Delhi mayoral polls. Khichi secured 133 votes, defeating BJP’s Kishan Lal, the councilor from Shakurpur ward, by a narrow margin of three votes. This marks the conclusion of the long-delayed election for the Delhi mayor’s office.
10. India’s space agency, ISRO, has confirmed that the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 spacecraft is ready for integration with the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-XL). The Proba-3 mission, which is set to launch on December 4, 2024, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, will deploy two satellites designed for precision formation flying to study the Sun’s corona.
11. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has introduced a Bill to amend the Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences Act, 1986 for removal of discriminatory terms regarding individuals affected by leprosy.
12. The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has launched the Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) Program, which enhances research capabilities in Indian universities. The programme was introduced during the first meeting of the Governing Board on 10 September 2024.
13. An earthquake of 4.2 magnitude was recorded in Patan district of north Gujarat on Friday night. The quake was recorded at 10:15 pm with its epicentre located 13 km south south-west of Patan.
14. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has introduced a localized weather forecasting system for the Sabarimala pilgrimage, Keral similar to those used for the Amarnath and Char Dham yatras. The IMD announced the installation of three rain gauges at key locations Sannidhanam, Pamba, and Nilakkal.
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*LEGAL REPORT*
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A joint operation by anti-narcotics agencies led to the seizure of about 700 kg of drugs and the arrest of eight foreign nations claiming to be Iranians from Indian territorial waters off the Gujarat coast around Porbandar on Friday.
2. Students called off their five-day stir on Friday, a day after the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) agreed to their demand that the Provincial Civil Services Preliminary (PSC) examination should be held on a single day.
The UPPSC also announced on Thursday that it will form a committee on Review Officer (RO) and Assistant RO (ARO) exams to ensure transparency and fairness.
3. A fire broke out in the basement of the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) underground metro station in Mumbai on Friday afternoon, leading to suspension of rail services there for more than two hours as a precautionary measure.
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1. Arvinder Singh Sahney has been appointed as the Chairman of Indian Oil Corporation as of 13 November 2024.
2. GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) has gained international recognition for its digital innovations. The accolades were presented at the ‘Airport Excellence Awards’ during the Saudi Airport Exhibition 2024. This event took place on November 12 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center.
3. Nvidia and SoftBank Corp have successfully piloted the world’s first artificial intelligence and 5G telecoms network. This innovation allows both AI and 5G workloads to function simultaneously. The network is termed an artificial intelligence radio access network (AI-RAN).
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*ENTERTAINMENT NEWS*
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1. The Bombay High Court on Wednesday dismissed a seeking a stay on release of the movie Matchfixing- The Nation is at Stake, a film inspired by the 2008 Malegaon blast case.
The film’s portrayal of the blast and the events that ensued was challenged by Lt. Colonel Prasad Purohit, one of the accused in the case, who argued that it could harm his reputation and career.
Another petition filed by Nadim Khan, who claimed the film hurt the religious sentiments of Muslims, was withdrawn after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) represented by advocate Deepak Shukla confirmed that certain objectionable parts had already been removed during certification.
2. Actress Jacqueline Fernandez was reportedly linked to conman Sukesh Chandrashekar in the Rs.200 crore money laundering case, has claimed that she was unaware of the illicit origin of the lavish gifts and was not involved in any money laundering.
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*DEFENCE News*
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1. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to revive its Nashik facility to resume production of the Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets. This decision follows a significant contract valued at $1.3 billion, approved in September 2023, which mandates the manufacture of 12 new aircraft.
2. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has confirmed its readiness to induct 66 more units of the HAL Prachand Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) as part of a larger order for 156 helicopters. This announcement comes from the IAF Chief, who expressed satisfaction with the performance of the Prachand in various operational scenarios.
3. India’s highest airfield, the Mudh-Nyoma airfield, is nearing completion as part of Project Himank, a significant initiative aimed at enhancing military infrastructure in the region. Located at an altitude of 13,700 feet in eastern Ladakh, this airfield is strategically positioned just 35 kilometers from the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China.
4. INS Talwar and CGS HuraveeMaldives’ CGS Huravee, gifted by India, goes to Mumbai for refit: The CGS Huravee, an offshore patrol vessel recently commissioned by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), is set to undergo a significant refit in Mumbai. This refurbishment will cost approximately $4 million, which will be funded by the Indian government.
5. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to attend the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Laos from November 20 to 22, 2024.This meeting will bring together the ten ASEAN nations along with eight dialogue partners, including India, China, and the United States, to discuss regional security and cooperation.
6. The Indian Navy is set to enhance its aerial communication capabilities by integrating an indigenous software-defined radio (SDR) system across all its aerial assets. This decision follows the recent acquisition of the sixth MH-60R “Romeo” helicopter, marking a significant milestone in the Navy’s modernization efforts.
7. Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi (PVSM AVSM ADC) will speak on ‘Role and Contribution of Indian Army in Development of India’ at the ‘General BC Joshi Memorial Lecture’ which will be held at the department of defence and strategic sciences of Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) on November 27 at 5 pm.
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