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World Antimicrobial Awareness Week(WAAW) : 18 to 24 November

WAAW is celebrated between 18-24 November each year to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and to encourage best practices among the general public, health workers, farmers, animal health professionals and policymakers to avoid the further emergence and spread of drug-resistant infections.

The theme for WAAW 2021 is: Spread awareness,stop resistance.

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The slogan of WAAW continues to be ‘Antimicrobials: Handle with Care'.

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Padma Shri awardee Koneru Ramakrishna Rao passes away at 89.

Eminent academician, psychologist, former Chancellor of GITAM Deemed-to-be University and former Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University (AU), Padma Shri Koneru Ramakrishna Rao, passed away on 9 November 2021 in Vizag. He was also a former chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Council of Higher Education (APSCHE).

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NPCI Bharat BillPay on-boards ICICI Prudential Life Insurance on ClickPay

NPCI Bharat BillPay has tied up with ICICI Prudential Life Insurance to provide ClickPay to the insurer’s customers.

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance is the first insurance company to offer this facility of ClickPay to its customers empowering them to make renewal premium payments with ease.

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NPCI Bharat BillPay CEO: Noopur Chaturvedi;
ICICI Prudential CEO: N.S.Kannan

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Union Health Minister Dr.Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates 32nd edition of “Hunar Haat” in Lucknow

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chemical and Fertilizers Dr.Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the 32nd edition of “Hunar Haat”, “Perfect Platform” to “promote and preserve” traditional art and craft of the country, in Lucknow.

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India-led International Solar Alliance signs UN pact at COP26 in Glasgow

The MoU involves the two institutions(ISA and UNFCCC) working to jointly organise a set of activities to facilitate the implementation of mitigation action in the energy sector, facilitate the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Long-term Low Emission Development Strategies.

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PM Narendra Modi launches RBI's integrated ombudsman scheme.

The integrated ombudsman scheme amalgamates 3 ombudsman scheme of RBI- banking ombudsman scheme of 2006, ombudsman scheme for NBFCs of 2018 & ombudsman scheme of digital transactions of 2019.

The scheme strengthens the grievance redress mechanism for consumers of different regulated entities like Banks, NBFCs and payments system operators.

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The Integrated Ombudsman Scheme is based on 'One Nation One Lokpal'.

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PM Narendra Modi launches RBI Retail Direct Scheme

Individuals can now directly purchase treasury bills, dated securities, sovereign gold bonds and state development loans from primary as well as secondary markets as per the RBI Retail Direct Scheme through a Retail Direct Gilt Account (RDG) with RBI.

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SEBI lays down rules for mutual funds to manage silver ETFs

Just like Gold ETFs, SEBI also wants mutual funds to arrive at the value of silver as per the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).

SEBI has stated that the silver held by a silver exchange traded fund (ETF) should be valued at the "AM fixing price of London Bullion Market Association in US dollars per troy ounce for silver having a fineness of 999.0 parts per thousand"

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National Wrestling Championship: Sarita Mor beats Geeta Phogat

Sarita Mor bagged the 59kg title with a victory over Geeta Phogat, former Commonwealth Games champion at the National Wrestling Championship in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh.

Among other categories, U23 World Championships silver medallist Shivani Pawar won the 50kg category & Pooja Gehlot,with a silver at U23 Worlds in 2019,won the 53kg division.

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Professor Bimal Patel elected to UN's International Law Commission for 5-year term

Professor Bimal Patel, Vice-Chancellor, Rashtriya Raksha University and Member of National Security Advisory Board of India, has been elected to the International Law Commission for a five-year term starting January 1, 2023.

India topped the Asia-Pacific group with 163 votes for Patel.

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The International Law Commission has a office at Geneva.

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First-ever National Yogasana Championship held at Bhubaneshwar,Odisha

560 young athletes from 30 states of India were present in the tournament's vibrant opening ceremony. The athletes would compete for 50 medals in the uniquely designed competition. The event has been organized from November 11 to 13 under the National Yogasana Sports Federation (NYSF), in collaboration with the Government of Odisha.

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India is set to host the first-ever yogasana world championship in June next year.

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Ex-CBDT chairman PC Mody appointed as new secretary general of Rajya Sabha

PC Mody, a former chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), will be the new secretary general of the Upper House of Parliament. Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu has signed an order to this effect.

PC Mody replaces PPK Ramacharyulu, who was appointed on September 1,as secretary general of Rajya Sabha.

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32nd edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT)

The 32nd Indo-Thai CORPAT between the Indian Navy and the Royal Thai Navy is being conducted from 12 – 14 November 2021. Indian Naval Ship (INS) Karmuk, an indigenously built Missile Corvette and His Majesty’s Thailand Ship (HTMS) Tayanchon, a Khamrosin Class Anti-submarine Patrol Craft, along with Maritime Patrol Aircraft from both navies are participating.

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Gopi Chand launches his autobiography

India’s chief national badminton coach P. Gopi Chand formally launched his autobiography Shuttler’s Flick: Making every match count, co-authored by Priya Kumar.

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Niyo partners SBM Bank, Visa for digital savings account

Digital-banking fintech, Niyo, in association with SBM Bank India and VISA now offers a digital savings account with its highly trusted and travel-friendly product Niyo Global.

Along with zero-forex mark-up, customers can now earn an attractive interest p.a. on the savings account.

Indian passport holders can now enjoy all the features of Niyo Global card.

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Porsche launches all-electric Taycan range in India

German luxury sports carmaker Porsche launched its all-electric Taycan range in India.

The Taycan is Porsche's first-ever, fully electric model and will be available in four saloon models comprising the Taycan, Taycan 4S, Turbo and Turbo S. A 'Cross Turismo' variant will also be available in the 4S, Turbo and Turbo S versions.

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