Daily News

Image

Shipping Ministry renamed Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, announces PM Modi

As part of the efforts to revamp the ports & create world-class Inland Water Transport the name of Ministry of Shipping is being changed to Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways. PM made the announcement but an official announcement is yet to happen.

Did you Know

Minister of Shipping: Mansukh L. Mandaviya.

Image

Dr Harsh Vardhan holds first of its kind policy consultations with Indian Diaspora on STIP-2020

In a first of its kind policy consultation, Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan interacted with the highly-skilled Indian diaspora to facilitate channels for them to contribute to India’s Science Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP) 2020.

Did you Know

It aims to accelerate growth in technology and innovation.

Image

Interpol creates two cybercrime-related communication services

International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) created the Cybercrime Knowledge Exchange Workspace and the Cybercrime Collaborative Platform Techniques to share information and knowledge across the world & develop an intelligence-based response.

Did you Know

Interpol HQ: Lyon, France.
President: Kim Jong Yang.

Image

Joe Biden announces 12 member task force to deal with COVID-19, Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to co-chair group

President-elect Joe Biden, as promised will announce a 12-member coronavirus task force to mount an effective response to the pandemic. The task force to be co-chaired by former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, former Food & Drug Administration Commissioner.

Did you Know

Murthy served as the 19th Surgeon General of the USA.

Image

India's first solar-based water supply project launched in Arunachal Pradesh

Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, inaugurated India’s first solar-based Integrated Multi-Village Water Supply Project (IMVWSP) in Arunachal Pradesh. This lift water supply project for 39 villages was commissioned at a cost of Rs 28.50 cr.

Did you Know

Arunachal Jal Sankalp to aid Jal Jeevan Mission also launched.

Image

Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival to be celebrated virtually

Nagaland govt decides to celebrate Hornbill Festival virtually. It is held every year from December 1 to 10 & showcases the culture, heritage, food and customs of Naga tribes. 16 tribes come together to celebrate their traditions with dance performances.

Did you Know

It is also called the Festival of Festivals.

Image

Market Regulator SEBI Introduces Flexi-Cap Category For Mutual Fund Investors

To provide flexibility to mutual funds, Flexi-Cap fund was introduced. The fund will have to invest minimum 65% of total assets in equity & equity-related instruments but there will be no restriction in allocating funds across large, mid & small-cap stocks

Did you Know

It is based on recommendations of Mutual Fund Advisory Committee

Image

German Bank KfW extends 545 million Euro funding to Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) infra projects

German bank KfW extended 2 loans totalling over 545 mn Euros to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for infrastructure projects. The 34 kilometres long Metro Line 4 will bring north-south connectivity, linking Mumbai to Thane.

Did you Know

KfW Bank - German state-owned development bank.
HQ: Frankfurt.

Image

AIM-Sirius Innovation’ programme launched for Indian & Russian school children

To develop technological solutions NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission & Sirius, Russia, launched ‘AIM-Sirius Innovation Programme for Indian and Russian school children. Under this, 48 students and 16 educators and mentors will create 8 virtual products.

Did you Know

It is a 2-week programme that will take place between 7& 21 Nov

Image

Anupam Kher’s new book titled ‘Your Best Day Is Today!’

Actor Anupam Kher’s latest book is titled Your Best Day Is Today! Through this, he will recount experiences during the lockdown, several ups & downs. His previous books are his biography Lessons Life Taught Me Unknowingly & The Best Thing About You is You.

Did you Know

Kher is a recipient of two National Film Awards.

Image

Malayalam author S Hareesh wins the JCB Prize for Literature 2020 for his Moustache novel

S Hareesh for his novel Moustache won the JCB Prize for Literature 2020. It has been translated into English by Jayasree Kalathil & published by HarperCollins India. He will receive ₹ 25 Lakh cash prize & the translator will receive an additional ₹10 Lakh.

Did you Know

JCB Prize is one of the richest literary prizes in India.

Image

Marathi film Karkhanisanchi Waari only Indian entry at Tokyo International Film Festival

Karkhanisanchi Waari (Ashes on a Road Trip), the 149-minute film tells the story of the Karkhanis, the last joint family of Pune. The movie will have its world premiere at 33rd Tokyo International Film Festival. It is the only Indian entry at the festival.

Did you Know

The movie was directed by Mangesh Joshi.

Image

Daniil Medvedev beats Alexander Zverev to win Paris Masters final 2020

Daniil Medvedev won the Paris Masters for first time by beating Alexander Zverev for his eighth career title and third at a Masters event. It was Medvedev’s first final and title of the year, while Alexander Zverev was playing in his third straight final.

Did you Know

Medvedev from Russia has ATP single ranking – 4.

Image

Indian Oil Corp director A K Singh to head Petronet LNG

Indian Oil Corp (IOC) director-pipelines Akshay Kumar Singh will be the new managing director and chief executive of the country’s biggest gas importer, Petronet LNG Ltd. Petronet is a joint venture of IOC, GAIL, Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) and BPCL.

Did you Know

A K Singh replaces Prabhat Singh who completed his 5-year term.