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Centre to infuse Rs 3,054 crore in Allahabad Bank

The Centre will infuse ₹ 3054 Cr as capital into Allahabad Bank. The infusion will be made via preferential allotment of equity shares of the Bank during the FY 2018-19. The bank's CAR (Basel-III) stood at 6.88% by end of the 1st quarter of the current FY.

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Allahabad Bank is headquartered at Kolkata.

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India’s economic growth may slow down to 7.3 per cent in 2019: Moody’s

According to Moody’s Global Macro Outlook 2019-20, the Indian economy will expand to 7.4% in 2018, but the growth will slow down to 7.3% in 2019. The economy grew 7.9% in the first half (Jan-June) of 2018, which reflects post demonetization base effect.

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Moody's Corporation is headquartered in New York.

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Naidu to visit France for Armistice of World War I centenary commemoration

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu is on a 3-day visit to Paris to represent India at the Armistice of World War I centenary commemoration. He will also address the Indian community and will inaugurate the Indian War Memorial at Villers Guislain.

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Edouard Philippe is the Prime Minister of France.

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Cabinet decides to open central tribal university in Andhra Pradesh

The Cabinet has approved an amendment to the Central Universities Act- 2009 for setting up of a Central Tribal University in Andhra Pradesh. A fund of 420 Cr rupees has been granted as the first phase expenditure towards the establishment of the University.

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Kalinga Inst. of Social Sciences is the 1st tribal university.

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Coimbatore to host 9th edition of National Foundry Conclave

The 9th edition of the National Foundry Conclave will be organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry & Institute of Indian Foundrymen on Nov 16 & 17 in Coimbatore. The conclave would focus on planning, profitability, skilling, automation & technology

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This year’s theme of the conclave is ‘The Way Forward’.

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Ex-Minister Ramanath Rai Releases Book 'Arivu'

Ex-Minister Ramanath Rai has released the Book 'Arivu' which has been authored by Dr. Murali Mohan Chuntharu. It was released on National Cancer Awareness Day. The book explains about mouth cancer and prevention of the disease.

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National Cancer Awareness Day is observed on November 7.

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Robyn Denholm named as new chair to replace Elon Musk

Tesla has appointed Robyn Denholm as chair of its board. She has replaced the electric carmaker’s billionaire founder Elon Musk. She is one of two female directors on the nine-member board. She can only leave after her six-month notice period.

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Tesla Inc. is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

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Earth's Smallest Ape Weighed 8 lbs., Lived 12.5 Million Years Ago

The remains of the smallest ape weighing around 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg) lived around 12.5 mn years ago have discovered in Kenya. The new species, Simiolus minutus is known from only 3 tiny teeth. All 3 of the teeth samples are now in the National Museum of Kenya.

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One of the teeth was discovered by James Rossie in 2004.

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DEPwD organises ‘Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities, 2018’ from 9th to 11th November 2018

Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities is organized by DEPwD. The Global IT Challenge for disability is a capacity building project helps youth with disabilities to overcome their limitations & challenges for a better future through access to ICT.

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India hosts the event with Govt of Korea & Rehabilitation Intl.

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Saurabh Chaudhary claims gold at 4th Asian Airgun Championships

Saurabh Chaudhary claimed a gold medal in the 10m air pistol junior men’s event of the Asian Airgun Championship. The Indian women’s Junior team consisting of Manu Bhaker, Abhidnya Patil and Neha won the team silver in the 10m Air Pistol.

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India now has 10 medals with 3 gold, 5 silver & 2 bronze medals.