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Mizoram Enters India’s Solar Map With a 2 MW Photovoltaic Plant :-its first solar power plant at Tlungvel.

The grid-connected two-megawatt solar photovoltaic plant was inaugurated by Mizoram’s Power Minister R Lalzirliana. Solar power plants of 20 MW & 5 MW capacities are under construction at Vankal in Khawzawl district & near Saitual town.

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Mizoram
CM: Zoramthanga;
Governor: P.S Sreedharan Pillai

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Bharti Airtel Ltd, its subsidiary Nettle Buys 4.94% Stake In Bharti Infratel For Rs 2,882 Crore

With this transaction, Bharti Airtel's total direct and indirect stake in its mobile tower arm Infratel has increased to 41.66%. Indus Tower, which was the country's largest standalone mobile tower company, has merged with Bharti Infratel.

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Bharti Airtel Ltd
CEO: Gopal Vittal;
Founder: Sunil Bharti Mitta

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Earth Rules Pty Ltd,Tata Consumer’s Australia Unit to Sell MAP Coffee Business to Buccheri Group for $1.25 million

It will be received in tranches by Feb. 28, 2021, according to the terms of the asset sale and purchase agreement.MAP Coffee was established in 2002 and supplied Australian cafes, restaurants, and bars with a range of Italian and locally roasted coffee.

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Earth Rule pvt became a part of the Tata Group company in 2014.

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Pfizer one of the world's premier biopharmaceutical companies seeks emergency use authorisation for COVID-19 vaccine in India

Pfizer India has become the first pharmaceutical firm to seek from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) an emergency use authorisation for its COVID-19 vaccine in the country, after its parent company secured such clearance in the UK and Bahrain.

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Drug firm Zydus Cadila: got approval from the DCGI for trial.

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Bangladesh signs first Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with Bhutan since its independence

PTA allowing duty free access to a range of goods btw two countries. This is the first PTA Bangladesh has signed with any country in the world.The trade volume between the two countries is approximately 50 million dollars with 7.56 million of export.

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Bangladesh
Capital: Dhaka;
Currency: Taka

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Armed Forces Flag Day or the Flag Day of India: observed on December 7

Since 1949, 7th December is observed as the Armed Forces Flag Day throughout the country to honour the martyrs and the men in uniform who valiantly fought & continue to fight on our borders to safeguard the nation.

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Armed Forces Day: third Saturday of every May

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International Civil Aviation Day observed on December 7

is to help generate and reinforce worldwide awareness of the importance of international civil aviation to the social and economic development of nations.ICAO Council establishes a special single anniversary theme for the full four-year.

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Theme:“Advancing Innovation for Global Aviation Development”.

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Tata Motors Delivers 26 Low Floor AC Electric Buses to Brihan Mumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST), Mumbai under FAME II

The buses are delivered as a part of the larger order of 340 electric buses from Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) under the government of India's Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid) and Electric Vehicles (FAME) II initiative.

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CM: Uddhav Thackeray; Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari

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Veteran Hindi writer Madhukar Gangadhar is no more

Eminent Hindi writer Madhukar Gangadhar died at 88. Shri Gangadhar was the lead storyteller of the new story movement. He was an associate of Renuji in Patna Akashvani, director of All India Radio in Allahabad & Deputy Director General at Delhi AIR.

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All India Radio (AIR), officially known since 1957 as Akashvani.

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Nation pays homage to Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar on his 64th Mahaparinirvan Diwas on December 6

Eminent dignitaries and Parliamentarians will offer tributes to the architect of the Constitution at his statue in the Parliament House complex in New Delhi. He suggested the ideals of economic & social justice, equality & fraternity.

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He is known as the 'Father of Indian Constitution'

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Indo-German initiative 'IGnITE' launched to develop 40,000 skilled workforce by 2024

Siemens, along with the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation & Development of the Federal Republic of Germany and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH with the support of the Ministry of Skill Development Entrepreneurship

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IGnITE: Indo-German Initiative for Technical Education

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Peter Alliss, the 'Voice of Golf' on British television, dies at 89

Peter Alliss, who became the eccentric Voice of Golf on British television after a playing career in which he competed in eight Ryder Cups and was Europe's best golfer for two seasons, has died. He was 89.he became a member of golf's Hall of Fame in 2012.

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Britain national game: Cricket;
PM: Boris Johnson

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Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Ministry of AYUSH decides to set up an AYUSH Export Promotion Council

It was also decided in the review that the entire AYUSH sector will work together to achieve price & quality competitiveness to boost AYUSH exports.Officials from Ministry of Commerce & Industry, RIS, BIS & Invest India & AYUSH industry shared their view.

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Ministers,Piyush Goyal: Comm.& Industry;
Shripad Naik: AYUSH

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Virtual business conclave with CLMV countries organised by commerce and industry ministry, CII begins

It organised by confederation of Indian Industry. Min of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan stated that India envisages a free, open, inclusive & rules-based Indo-Pacific region, including the Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) region.

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Topic:- 'Building Bridges for Constructive Development'

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurates Construction Work Of Agra Metro Project

The estimated cost of the project will be Rs 8,379.62 cr which will be completed in 5 years. The Agra Metro project comprises two corridors with a total length of 29.4 km. It will boost ‘Ease of Living’ for the people of Agra as well as benefit tourists.

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Kumar Keshav, MD of Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation.

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Vice President releases a book on Former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, '40 Years with Abdul Kalam- Untold Stories'

Shri M Venkaiah Naidu called upon youngsters to draw inspiration from former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam and work towards building a strong, self-reliant and inclusive India.'40 Years with Abdul Kalam- Untold Stories' authored by Dr Sivathanu Pillai.

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A.P.J.Abdul Kalam is known as People's President.

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Rupifi Joins Hands With Axis Bank, Visa To Launch Credit Card For Small Businesses

The card will be offered to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to transact on aggregator platforms for their business purchases.Rupifi works with large aggregators like food delivery platforms, e-commerce companies, grocery, pharma,agri-commodity.

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Rupifi company:India's first Lending-As-A-Service play for SMEs.

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Corey Anderson quit New Zealand cricket after accepting a three-year contract with the upcoming Major League Cricket T20 in USA

Anderson, who holds the record for the fastest ODI century in men's cricket, bids adieu with 93 caps for New Zealand across the three formats. Anderson's contract requires him to play Major and Minor League Cricket and undertake coaching activities at MLC.

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New Zealand cricket team Captain : Kane Williamson.

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ILO's Global Wage Report 2020-21 says Women, Lowest-Paid Workers' Wages Most Affected Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

Women and lowest-paid workers have been hurt the most by this fall in wages, in ILO's Global Wage Report for 2020-21. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, monthly wages declined or grew more slowly in the first six months of 2020, according to ILO.

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ILO Director-General: Guy Ryder;
HQ: Geneva;
Founded:1919