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20 November, 2024
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Sun 17 Nov, 2024
National News
MoI between India and Japan
- A Memorandum of Implementation (MoI) was signed at the Embassy of India, Tokyo between Govt of India and Govt of Japan, for co-development of Unified Complex Radio Antenna (UNICORN) mast for fitment onboard Ships of Indian Navy.
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Economy
India sent 425 metric tons of food grains to Suriname
- India has sent the first consignment of about 425 metric tons of food grains and other edible items to Suriname for its Social Welfare Programme.
About Suriname
| Capital: Paramaribo | Currency: Surinamese dollar | President: Chan Santokhi |
Environment and Biodiversity
Global Energy Efficiency Alliance
- The UAE has launched ‘Global Energy Efficiency Alliance’ during COP29, hosted in Azerbaijan, aims to double global energy efficiency rates by 2030.
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Methane Alter Leaks
- According to a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report, only over 1% of governments and companies have responded to methane alter leaks from around the world, launched at the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
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Eco-friendly Sustainable Cement
- Navrattan Group has developed Navrattan Green Crete, an eco-friendly sustainable cement aimed at reducing environmental impact.
Major Constituent of Cement
| Lime (CaO): 62–67%, Silica (SiO2): 17–25%, Alumina (Al2O3): 3–8%, Calcium sulphate (gypsum) (CaSO4): 0.1–0.5%, Iron oxide (Fe2O3): 0.5–6%, Magnesia (MgO): 1–3% etc. |
Science and Tech
CSIR HealthCare Theme Conclave
- Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the two-day ‘CSIR HealthCare Theme Conclave’ at SKICC, Srinagar, under CSIR’s ‘One Week One Theme’ campaign, focusing on innovation and startups in healthcare.
About CSIR
| Estb: 1942 | HQ: New Delhi | President: Narendra Modi |
India’s heavy communication satellite GSAT-20
- Elon Musk’s SpaceX will launch India’s heavy communication satellite GSAT-20, also called GSAT N-2, from Cape Canaveral in the US on Nov 19, to provide vital services across India, including internet connectivity for remote areas.
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India’s first long-range hypersonic missile
- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight-trial of India’s first long-range hypersonic missile, designed to carry various payloads for ranges greater than 1,500 kms, from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.
Major Indigenous Missiles
| Agni-V: Indian intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) | BrahMos: Supersonic Cruise Missile |
Sports
Hockey India 14th senior National championship
- Odisha clinched his maiden title by defeating Haryana in the final of the Hockey India-14th senior National championship at the SDAT Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium, Chennai.
About Hockey India
| Estb: 2009 | HQ: New Delhi | President: Dilip Kumar Tirkey |
Barcelona MotoGP Sprint
- Francesco Bagnaia won at the Barcelona MotoGP Sprint 2024.
Awards and Honours
73rd Miss Universe
- Denmark's Victoria Kjaer Theilvig crowned as 73rd Miss Universe 2024 at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City.
| First runner-up: Nigeria's Chidimma Adetshina | Second runner-up: Mexico's Maria Fernanda Beltran. |
Certificate of Appreciation to Y-Break
- The Ayush Ministry’s Yoga at Work (Y-Break) has been awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for its outstanding performance on the iGOT Karmayogi Bharat Platform.
Y-Break
| The Y-Break protocol is a five-minute yoga regimen, including yogic practices such as Tadasana, Urdhva Hastottanasana, Prasarita Padottanasana, and Nadi Shodhana Pranayama. |
Person in News
Ashutosh Gowariker
- Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker has been appointed as the chairperson of the International Jury for the 2024 International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
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Haji Khawaja Abdul Hamid Tanveer
- Haji Khawaja Abdul Hamid Tanveer, who shaped Kargil’s literary and cultural identity, passed away at the age of 84 in Srinagar on November 16.
About Haji Khawaja Abdul Hamid Tanveer
| Master of multiple languages, including Urdu, English, Balti, and Kashmiri. | His poetry collection, Afkar Tanweer, and his extensive research on the history of Purig contributed to Ladakh’s heritage. |
Important Days
International Students’ Day
- International Students’ Day is observed on November 17, to commemorate the bravery of thousands of student activists in Prague, during the Nazi attack, who fought for the right to higher education.
Miscellaneous
Most Expensive office location in the Asia Pacific region
- According to Knight Frank India, Delhi-NCR is the sixth most expensive office location in the Asia Pacific region, with an average monthly rental of ₹340 per sq. ft, while Mumbai ranked eighth in the list.