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Niti Aayog forms panel to study feasibility of ultrahigh speed travel in India using hyperloop tech

Niti Aayog has formed a high-level panel to explore the technological and commercial viability of the Virgin Hyperloop technology for ultrahigh-speed travel in India. The committee has Niti Aayog member VK Saraswat as its Chairman.

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The first test run conducted in Las Vegas; USA

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N. Chandrasekaran appointed as the chairman of board of Tata Chemicals

Tata Chemicals, appointed N. Chandrasekaran as an additional director and chairman of the board of directors of the company. Currently, he is the chairman designate of Tata Sons, the holding company of Tata Group.

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Chandrasekaran is a director on the board of RBI since 2016

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International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women: 25 November

The UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign, a multi-year effort aimed at preventing and eliminating violence against women and girls. This year, the day marks the launch of 16 days of activism that will conclude on 10 December.

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2020 theme: “Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect"

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UP govt passes ordinance to ban unlawful religious conversions for marriage

Uttar Pradesh government has passed an ordinance to ban unlawful religious conversions for marriage. It will come into category of of non-bailable offence and can lead to imprisonment of a maximum of 10 years and penalty of RS.50000.

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CM: Yogi Adityanath;
Governor:Anandiben Patel

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HP govt launches ‘Him Suraksha Abhiyan’ to sensitize people about Covid-19 pandemic

Himachal Pradesh government launched ‘Him Suraksha Abhiyan’ to sensitize the people regarding the Covid-19 pandemic and to collect information regarding symptoms of diseases like TB, Leprosy, sugar and blood pressure by the door to door campaign.

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CM: Jai Ram Thakur
Governor: Bandaru Dattatreya

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Cyclonic storm “Nivar” causes widespread rain in Tamil Nadu

The cyclonic storm “Nivar,” in the South West Bay of Bengal has caused widespread rain in Tamil Nadu. According to the list prepared by the World Meteorological Organisation’s panel the name suggested by Iran.

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WMO HQ: Geneva, Switzerland
Formed: 1950

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PM Modi pays tribute to prominent leader Sir Chhotu Ram on his birth anniversary

Sir Chhotu Ram, a politician in British India's Punjab Province. He dedicated his life to public service and farmer welfare and fought for the rights of the food givers of the country. Sir Chhotu Ram is credited with several pro-farmer measures.

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He was Co-founder of National Unionist Party;
Born: 24 Nov 1881

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J&K Sports Council inks MOU with Cricketer Suresh Raina's Cricket Academy to develop budding Cricketers in UT

The vision of Lieutenant Govorner Manoj Sinha of making Jammu & Kashmir a centre of sporting excellence, J&K Sports council entered into an MoU with Suresh Raina Cricket Academy to develop budding cricketers to National & International level.

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J&K UT formed on: 31 Oct 2019

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IPPB ties-up with PNB MetLife to extend PMJJBY Insurance

India Post Payments bank (IPPB) has tied-up with PNB MetLife India Insurance, for its customers availing the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY). It backed low cost life insurance scheme to provide protection and financial security to poor.

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IPPB
Formed:1 September 2018;
HQ: New Delhi

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Mercedes-Benz joins hands with SBI to target High Net Worth Individual (HNI), customers

This collaboration will give the luxury automobile manufacturer access to State Bank of India's High Net Worth Individual (HNI) customer base, while the bank's customers will enjoy exclusive benefits at the time of booking a Mercedes-Benz car.

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Mercedes-Benz India Managing Director & CEO : Martin Schwenk.

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Bengaluru's Bowring medical college named after former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee

The Bowring and Lady Curzon Medical College and Research Institute in Bengaluru has been named after former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.The institute was set up in 2018-19 on the campus of Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital in Shivajinagar.

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A.B.Vajpayee first leader from the BJP to become the Indian PM.

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Ayodhya Airport to be renamed as Maryada Purushottam Sri Ram Airport

Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has cleared the proposal to rename the Ayodhya airport as Maryada Purushottam Sri Ram Airport, Ayodhya. The proposal for the same will be sent to the Ministry of Civil Aviation after it is passed by the state Assembly.

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Maryada Purushottam Sri Ram:
Seventh avatar of the God Vishnu

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Indian Army’s Rajputana Rifles celebrates its Remembrance Day on November 25

Lt. Gen KJS Dhillon paid homage to fallen soldiers on Rajputana Rifles' Remembrance Day. Rajputana Rifles is the oldest rifle regiment. November 25 is observed as its Remembrance Day to pay homage to soldiers of the regiment, who lost their lives in WWII.

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Rajputana Rifles Motto: Veer Bhogya Vasundhara
Formed: 1775

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Prominent Islamic scholar Kalbe Sadiq dies at 83

Former vice president of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) ,Maulana Kalbe Sadiq passed away at 83.Also known as the messiah of the destitute while others termed him as an embodiment of ‘Ganga Jamuni’ tehzeeb (culture).

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He was an Islamic scholar, reformer & an educationalist from UP.

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New Zealand’s Greg Barclay elected as the ICC chairman

New Zealand’s Greg Barclay was elected as the new independent chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) after a second round of voting. He succeeds India’s Shashank Manohar who stepped down earlier this year.

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ICC CEO: Manu Sawhney
HQ: Dubai
Founded: 1909

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ISL and Sportradar renews integrity partnership

India's premier football tournament, the Indian Super League (ISL), and Sportradar signed a multi-year renewal of their integrity partnership, present since 2016. Sportradar will provide the Hero ISL with access to intelligence & Investigation Services.

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ISL started:- 2013;
Total teams:11

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Prayagraj Express becomes India's first train with 24 coaches to run at 130kmph

The train that travels b/w Prayagraj & New Delhi was introduced on July 6, 1984, and currently boasts of 24 coaches manufactured by the German company, Linke Hofmann Busch (LFB). The version of the train with coaches made by LFB was introduced in Dec 2016.

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Indian Railways, Founded:16 April 1853, India.

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Pagarbook signs Akshay Kumar as brand ambassador till 2022

Staff management solutions provider, PagarBook,signed on Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar as the face of the brand till 2022.With the association, the company aims to drive visibility for PagarBook in its efforts to reach 10 million registered users by FY2021.

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Rupesh Mishra, co-founder, PagarBook.

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ESIC extends Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana scheme up to June 2021

ESIC has announced the extension of the “Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana” to provide cash compensation to insured persons rendered jobless by another 1 year up to June 30, 2021& relaxed eligibility conditions for period b/w March 24, 2020 & Dec 31, 2020.

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ESIC Founded: 24 February 1952;
HQs: New Delhi.

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India announces major commitments at Afghanistan Conference 2020

India announced major commitments towards reconstruction and rehabilitation at the 2020 Afghanistan Conference that was organised in Geneva November 23 and 24 through video conferencing. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar led the Indian delegation.

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Afganistan Capital: Kabul;
President: Ashraf Ghani.

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Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel passes away

Senior Congress leader and party treasurer Ahmed Patel (71) passed away. An eight-time parliamentarian, Ahmed Patel served three terms in the Lok Sabha and five terms in the Rajya Sabha. He was appointed the treasurer of the party in 2018.

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Rajya Sabha is permanent body and is not subject to dissolution.