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PM Modi addresses 3rd Annual Bloomberg New Economy Forum

Established in 2018 by Michael Bloomberg, Bloomberg New Economy Forum seeks to build a community of leaders to engage in discussions leading to actionable solutions about critical challenges facing a world economy. The focus to be on restoring the economy.

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Inaugural forum was held in Singapore. 2nd in Beijing, China.

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Dr Harsh Vardhan addresses 33rd Stop TB Partnership Board meet in New Delhi through Video Conference

Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan stressed on the need to create a mass movement for elimination of TB. India’s TB Harega, Desh Jeetega campaign targets to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal target of TB by 2025, 5 years ahead of global target of 2030

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There was a 29% decline in number of TB cases in 2020 from 2019

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Puducherry launches morning meal scheme in schools named after former DMK Chief M Karunanidhi

Puducherry government launched a free breakfast scheme for school students named after M Karunanidhi. It will benefit more than 80,000 students in 419 govt and govt-aided schools. The govt has earmarked Rs 12 crores in the budget to implement the scheme.

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Former TN CM K Kamaraj introduced the noon-meal scheme.

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Child rights week observed in Rajasthan from Nov 14 to Nov 20

Skill development activities, awareness programmes & new welfare schemes marked the child rights week being observed in Rajasthan from November 14 to 20. Two new schemes Vaatsalya Yojana & Samarth Yojana have been launched for orphan & destitute children.

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Rajasthan CM: Ashok Gehlot.
Governor: Kalraj Mishra.

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MP govt forms ‘cow cabinet’ for protection and promotion of cattle

BJP-led MP Government announced first of its kind cow cabinet for protection of cows. Animal Husbandry, Forest, Panchayat & Rural Development, Revenue, Home & Farmers Welfare Department will be part of the cabinet. First meeting to be held on 22 November.

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Govt also aims to set up 4000 cow shelters this year.

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National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) confers four awards to Assam for success in fishery sector

Assam has got the best state award under the category of best hilly and North-Eastern state. Assam Apex Cooperative Fish Marketing and Processing Federation Limited was selected under the category of best hilly & Northeastern Quasi-government organization

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Odisha has been named as the best marine state category.

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Tigress on the Trail: Madhya Pradesh CM to flag off team of women bikers from Bhopal

In Madhya Pradesh, with the objective of promoting adventure and safe tourism for women, first and unique adventurous motorcycle trip is started. 15 eminent women bikers from all over the country will visit various tourist spots under Tigress on the trail.

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Madhya Pradesh Capital: Bhopal.
CM: Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

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Himachal Pradesh CM flags off Medical Mobile Unit Jeevan Dhara

To provide complete range of health care services for people living in remote & inaccessible areas of Himachal Pradesh, the state government flagged off Medical Mobile Unit Jeevan Dhara in Shimla. The van would facilitate as a Mobile Primary Health Centre.

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Himachal Pradesh CM: Jai Ram Thakur.
Governor: Bandaru Dattatrey

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Yes Bank launches co-branded prepaid card with Neokred for cashless payments

To facilitate cashless payments, Yes Bank launched a co-branded prepaid card in partnership with Neokred Technologies. The card offerings can be personalised to suit the requirements of corporates seeking salary cards or expense cards for their employees.

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Neokred Technology founder & Chief Business Officer: Rohith Reji

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PM Modi holds virtual summit with Luxembourg PM Xavier Bettel

A Virtual Summit was held between PM Narendra Modi and PM of Luxembourg H.E. Mr Xavier Bettel. This will be the first stand-alone Summit meeting between India and Luxembourg in the past two decades. The Leaders will discuss issues of mutual interest.

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Capital: Luxembourg
Currency: Euro

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O&M Agreement for Chennai- A&N Islands Submarine Cable

Universal Service Obligation Fund, BSNL & Andaman & Nicobar Administration signed a tripartite agreement for Operation and Maintenance of Chennai- Andaman & Nicobar Islands Submarine Cable (CANI-SMC) Project. BSNL was nominated as the Implementing Agency.

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M/s NEC Infrastructures India (P) Ltd is the Executing Agency

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PM Modi inaugurates Bengaluru Tech Summit 2020. Theme of the summit: ‘Next is Now’.

The summit will deliberate on challenges emerging in the post-pandemic world. It will focus on the impact of innovations in the domains of IT & Electronics and Biotechnology. It will see participation of 4000 delegates &270 speakers in 75 panel discussions

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2 MoUs will be signed between Karnataka and Netherlands.

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World Toilet Day 2020: November 19. Theme: Sustainable sanitation and climate change

World Toilet Day celebrates toilets and raises awareness for people living without access to safe sanitation. It is about taking action to tackle the global sanitation crisis and achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030.

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According to UN there are 4.2 bn people without safe sanitation.

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World Philosophy Day: 15 November (Third Thursday of November)

World Philosophy Day is observed on the third Thursday of November every year to foster philosophical analysis, research, and studies on major contemporary issues. It also raises awareness about the importance of philosophy.

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World Philosophy Day was introduced by UNESCO in 2002.

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International Men’s Day 2020: November 19

International Men's Day is observed every year on November 19. The day celebrates the achievements and contributions of men and boys to the nation, society, community, family, marriage, and childcare. It aims to promote basic humanitarian values.

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The theme for 2020: Better health for men and boys.

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First direct flight from Kalaburagi to Hindon Airport flagged off under UDAN scheme

The first direct flight operations from Kalaburagi, Karnataka to Hindon Airport, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh were flagged off under the Regional Connectivity Scheme - Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik. Till date, 295 routes & 53 airports were operationalized under this.

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UDAN Scheme was launched on April 27, 2017.

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India’s AI supercomputer Param Siddhi 63rd among top 500 most powerful non-distributed computer systems in world

PARAM-Siddhi AI supercomputer was established under the National Supercomputer Mission and will be installed in the C-DAC unit. The Top500 project tracks the most powerful supercomputers in the world and is published twice a year. Pratyush was ranked 78th.

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Powerful Supercomputer in world: Japanese Fugaku (442 petaflops)

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Kerala Tourism bestowed the coveted 'Highly Commended' Award by World Travel Mart London

Kerala's Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission, as a recognition for its remarkable activities aimed at promoting Responsible Tourism (RT) during COVID-19, has been bestowed the coveted ‘Highly Commended Award’ in the category of 'Meaningful Connections.'

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It is its 5th International Award since its inception in 2017.

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Former Goa Governor & veteran BJP leader Mridula Sinha passes away

Mridula Sinha from Chhapra in Bihar was the first woman Governor of Goa. A renowned Hindi writer, Mridula Sinha also served as the head of the BJP's women's wing and chairperson of Central Social Welfare Board in the Ministry of Education.

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Sinha was also a former president of BJP Mahila Morcha.