National News

MoUs between India and Guyana

• India and Guyana have signed 10 Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) on cooperation in the field of medical products, Janaushadhi scheme, Cultural Exchange Programme, deployment of UPI like system in Guyana and cooperation and collaboration in field of broadcasting between Prasar Bharati and National Communications Network, Guyana.

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11th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus 2024

• Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus in Vientiane, Lao PDR, emphasising India's dedication to dialogue and peaceful solutions for international issues.

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“Bhu-Neer” Portal

• Minister of Jal Shakti, C.R. Paatil digitally launched the “Bhu-Neer” portal, developed by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC).

Joint declaration by India, Brazil, and South Africa

• India, Brazil, and South Africa, announced a joint declaration to leverage digital public infrastructure (DPI), artificial intelligence (AI), and data-driven governance to reduce inequality and promote sustainable development.

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State Special

Haryana Good Governance Award Scheme 2024

• The Haryana government has notified the ‘Haryana Good Governance Award Scheme 2024’, to promote excellence in governance by rewarding employees who contribute to better governance in the state through innovative work and extraordinary efforts.

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Delhi Solar Portal

• Delhi Chief Minister Atishi launched the 'Delhi Solar Portal' to simplify rooftop solar panel installations, aiming to achieve 750 MW of solar power generation.

About New Delhi

Science and Tech

First Indigenous Antibiotic Drug: Nafithromycin

• Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh has launched the first indigenous antibiotic drug named Nafithromycin, developed with the support of Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), for resistant infections.

What is AMR?

WAVES

• National Public Broadcaster Prasar Bharati has launched its OTT platform, WAVES, at the opening ceremony of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.

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India’s first AI data bank

• Minister of Science and Technology Minister (Independent Charge) Jitendra Singh launched India’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) data bank that is aimed at propelling innovation and boosting the country’s national security.

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Sports

Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024

• India's women's hockey team secured their third Women's Asian Champions Trophy title by defeating China in the 2024 final at Rajgir Hockey Stadium, Bihar.

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Appointments

Justice D. Krishnakumar

• The President appointed Justice D. Krishnakumar as Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court.

High Court

Prak Sokhonn

• Cambodia’s National Assembly approved the appointment of Prak Sokhonn as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the country.

About Cambodia

Important Days

World Fisheries Day

• World Fisheries Day is observed annually on 21st November.
• This year’s World Fisheries Day 2024 theme is "India’s Blue Transformation: Strengthening Small-Scale and Sustainable Fisheries".

Miscellaneous

State of the World’s Children 2024 Report

• According to United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)’s State of the World’s Children 2024 (SOWC-2024) report, the world is facing an unprecedented planetary crisis with nearly half the world’s children (about one billion) living in countries that face high risk of climate and environmental hazards.

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