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Karnataka has highest installed grid-interactive renewable power capacity in India: RBI report

Karnataka came at the top position while comparing the total installed capacity of grid-interactive renewable power of all the states of the country. The state had a total installed capacity of 15,463 megawatts (mw).

Tamil Nadu, with 15,225 mw, came at the 2nd; Gujarat, with 13,153 mw, was at third position, according to Handbook of Statistics on Indian Statistics by RBI.

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India to assume chair of Global Partnership on AI

India will take over the chair of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI).

The minister of state for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar will represent India at the GPAI meeting. It will be held on 21 November in Tokyo for the symbolic takeover from France, which is the outgoing Council Chair.

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Health ministry includes coronary stents in National List of Essential Medicines, 2022

After considering all aspects of coronary stents, it has been recommended that coronary stent is an essential medical device which has been notified as a 'drug' under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 & therefore, it should be included in National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM), 2022,".

This move will help make these life-saving medical devices more affordable.

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BEL signs MoU with Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited

The MoU aims at leveraging the complementary strengths and capabilities of BEL and AVNL (AVANI) to address domestic and export opportunities in the areas of Combat Vehicles, Main Battle Tanks (MBTs), Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs), Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) and related systems.

Mr Dinesh Kumar Batra, CMD, BEL, and Mr A N Srivastava, CMD, AVNL/AVANI.

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Army registers IPR of new design and camouflage pattern uniform

The Army has obtained the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for its new combat uniform and is also training civil and military tailors for stitching as per the specified design.

The process for registration of the new camouflage pattern and design to establish ownership has been completed by the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademark, Kolkata.

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India's first Street Circuit Car Racing begins in Hyderabad

The first ever Street Circuit Car Racing of the country began in Hyderabad. This is the first round of Indian Racing League (IRL) 2022 organised ahead of Formula E race to be held in the city on February 11 next year. The IRL is also the trial run for the track for E Formula.

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Government withdraws export duty on steel

Government has withdrawn export duty on steel. It has withdrawn the export duty on iron ores lumps and Fines below 58 person iron content, iron ore pellets and the specified steel products including pig iron. The import duty concessions on Anthracite, coking coal, coke and semi coke and ferronickel have also been withdrawn.

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The measures will provide a fillip to the domestic steel industry and boost exports.

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Union Minister Piyush Goyal addresses 21st World Congress of Accountants in Mumbai

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that India is a bright shining spot in the world economy amidst global economic uncertainty. He said this while addressing the 21st World Congress of Accountants in Mumbai.The 21st World Congress of Accountants 2022 is being hosted by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in Mumbai in Hybrid mode.

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Theme for the WCOA 2022 is ‘Building Trust Enabling Sustainability’.

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World Television Day | 21 November

The United Nations General Assembly declared November 21 as World Television Day in its (resolution 51/205 of 17 December 1996) because of the impact of television in bringing attention to the conflicts and threats to peace and security, as well as its potential to sharpen the focus on other major issues, including economic and social issues.

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The United Nations held its first World Television Forum on 21 and 22 November 1996.

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World Fisheries Day | 21 November

World Fisheries Day is celebrated on 21st November every year to demonstrate solidarity with all fisher folk, fish farmers and concerned stakeholders throughout the world.It started in 1997 when “World Forum of Fish Harvesters & Fish Workers” met at New Delhi leading to formation of “World Fisheries Forum” with representatives from 18 countries and signed a declaration.

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ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance see highest FPI inflows in July-September

ICICI Bank and Bajaj Finance saw the highest foreign portfolio investor (FPIs) inflows, at Rs 64,991 crore and Rs 25,708, respectively, during the three-month period ended September this year. Conversely, Reliance Industries and Tata Consultancy Services saw the highest FPI outflows at Rs 44,622 crore and Rs 17,838 crore, respectively, during this period.

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Centre sanctions ₹60000 cr long-term capex funds to states

The central government has sanctioned ₹60,000 crore of long-term capital expenditure funds to states this fiscal, making a strong beginning to the scheme announced earlier this year to build roads, ports, bridges, airports and highways across the country.The scheme envisages giving ₹1 trillion of 50-year interest-free loans to states, over and above the normal borrowing.

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Gautaam Borah’s new book ‘Nalanada – Until we meet again’ launched by Ruskin Bond

Gautaam Borah, a senior management professional and the author of the widely acclaimed book ‘Monetising Innovation’, launches his new book ‘Nalanada – Until we meet again’. ‘Nalanda- until we meet again’ is a gripping story of romance, vengeance, and an age-old mystery. It’s a story of Neil and Aanchal.

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Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated Geo Smart India 2022 Summit in Hyderabad

Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated Geo Smart India 2022 Summit in Hyderabad. About 2500 representatives from about 500 government, private, organisations working on geospatial technology have attended the three-day summit. Minister said the country is spearheading a new wave of socioeconomic prosperity fueled by cutting-edge technology and innovation.

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Journalist Danish Manzoor Bhat honoured with Jaipur Foot USA’s 1st Global Humanitarian Award for COVID19 relief efforts

Danish Manzoor Bhat, originally hailing from Kashmir Valley, was honoured with Jaipur Foot USA’s first Global Humanitarian Award this week at a ceremony held at the Consulate General of India in New York. Jaipur Foot USA is a world's largest non-profit for disabled. The award has been constituted to honour and recognise “selfless work of Indians” who helped during pandemic.

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Google Signs MoU With Karnataka Govt To Spur Startups From Tier-2, 3 Cities

In yet another boost for start-ups in Karnataka, Google has now partnered with the state government to support emerging local start-ups & create opportunities through digital skilling. The Indian start-up ecosystem is the world’s third largest such ecosystem, with Karnataka being the start-up hub of India.Google will provide underserved youth & job seekers with scholarships

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INS Trikand Participated in The Combined Maritime Forces Focused Operation - Sea Sword 2

INS Trikand participated in the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) led Focused Operation “Sea Sword 2” in the Northwest Arabian Sea. This effort is part of the Indian Navy’s commitment to ensuring safety of the seas and collective security in the region as espoused by the SAGAR vision of the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India.

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INS Trikand (F51) is a Talwar-class frigate of the Indian Navy.