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12 November, 2024
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Tue 12 Nov, 2024
National News
Right to health is a fundamental right of citizens
- A two-judge bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih of the Supreme Court stated that right to health is a fundamental right and no religion encourages pollution.
- Every citizen’s right to live in a pollution-free environment is safeguarded under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
Fundamental Rights Part III (Article 12-35)
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SATRC-25
- Minister for Communications, Mr. Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, inaugurated the 25th Meeting of the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators' Council (SATRC-25) in New Delhi.
- Anil Kumar Lohati, Chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), has been unanimously elected as the new Chairman of the South Asian Telecom Regulator's Council (SATRC).
About SATRC
| Formed in 1997 by an initiative of APT and ITU Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific. | Composed of the Heads of the regulatory bodies of nine South Asian countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. |
66th Akhil Bhartiya Kalidas Samaroh
- Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar formally inaugurated the 66th Akhil Bhartiya Kalidas Samaroh at Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh.
- Kalidas Alankaran Samman was also given for the year 2022-2023.
Major Works of Kalidasa
| Lyrics: Ritusamhara, Meghadutam, Kumarasambhavam, Raghuvansham | Drama: Malavikagnimitram, Vikramorvashiyam, Abhijnanashakuntalam |
International News
D30 De-addiction and Disability Awareness Summit
- A D30 De-addiction and Disability Awareness Summit took place in Kathmandu, to discuss disabilities caused by drug abuse, especially in youth.
- President of Nepal, Ram Sahay Yadav, distributed International Excellence and Youth Icon Awards to individuals who have contributed to the field of drug de-addiction.
Major Initiatives for Welfare of Divyangjans
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Economy and Banking
Vistara merged with Air India
- Vistara airline, a joint venture between Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, has merged with Air India.
Science and Tech
Antariksha Abhyas-2024
- Defence Space Agency inaugurated a first-ever space exercise Antariksha Abhyas-2024 in New Delhi, aimed at providing an enhanced understanding of space-based assets and services.
About Defence Space Agency
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Mechanical Passive Motion Machine for Knee Rehabilitation
- IIT Ropar has developed a patented mechanical passive motion machine for knee rehabilitation, revolutionising post-surgical therapy with affordable, Off-Grid Solution.
Removal of ammonium from wastewater using microalgae and bacteria
- Team of Researchers led by Prof. Kannan Pakshirajan at IIT Guwahati has developed an innovative method for removing ammonium from wastewater using microalgae and bacteria.
| The most widely used methods for removing ammonia from wastewater are air stripping, ion exchange, breakpoint chlorination, and biological nitrification-denitrification. |
Environment and Biodiversity
Dicliptera Polymorpha
- Team of Scientists from Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune, discovered a new fire-resilient, dual-blooming species of Dicliptera, named Dicliptera polymorpha, in the Northern Western Ghats of India.
Additional Facts
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Biodiversity Hotspots in India
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Defence
Indian Air Force C-295 Full Motion Simulator Facility
- Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, AOC-in-C Central Air Command inaugurated the Indian Air Force C-295 Full Motion Simulator (FMS) facility at Air Force Station Agra.
About Indian Air Force
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Sports
Chennai Grand Masters Title
- In Chess, Grand Master Aravindh Chithambaram clinched the Chennai Grand Masters title by defeating American Grand Master Levon Aronian.
About FIDE
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Women’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024
- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the Women’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024 at Rajgir, Bihar.
Women’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024
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Books and Authors
Biography of Geshe Ishey Thabkas
- In Ladakh, the Department of Information and Public Relations organised a Himalayan Writers Conclave at Leh .
- The Biography of Geshe Ishey Thabkas written by Dr Jamyang Gyaltsan was launched on the occasion.
Appointments
Vikram Misri
- The government has extended the tenure of foreign secretary Vikram Misri till 14th July 2026.
Shigeru Ishiba
- Shigeru Ishiba, the Leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) was re-elected as Japan's Prime Minister.
About Japan
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Chris Evans
- Australia has appointed Chris Evans, a former senator and human rights official, as the country's first anti-slavery commissioner.
About Australia
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Capital: Canberra |
Currency: Australian dollar |
Prime minister: Anthony Albanese |
Dr Navin Ramgoolam
- Dr Navin Ramgoolam elected as Prime Minister of Mauritius.
About Mauritius
| Capital: Port Louis | Currency: Mauritian Rupee | President: Prithvirajsing Roopun |
Li Quanhai
- Li Quanhai was re-elected as president of World Sailing for a new four-year term at the organisation's annual general assembly in Singapore.
About World Sailing
| Estb: 1907 | HQ: London, UK | President: Quanhai Li |
Tayyab Ikram
- Tayyab Ikram was re-elected as President of the International Hockey Federation (FIH).
About FIH
| Founded: 7 January 1924 | HQ: Lausanne, Switzerland | President: Tayyab Ikram |
Person in News
Varadarao Kamalakara Rao
- World-renowned Mridangam scholar Varadarao Kamalakara Rao passed away in Rajahmundry, at the age of 88 years.
Varadarao Kamalakara Rao
| Awarded Akademi Award in 1999-2000 for Carnatic Instrumental Music (Mridangam) |