Current Affairs 10 November 2020

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

PM Inaugurated Hazir-Ghogha Ferry service in Gujarat; Renamed Ministry of Shipping as Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

i.On November 8, 2020, the Government of India renamed the Ministry of Shipping to become the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways. It was announced by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi during the virtual inauguration of Ro-Pax Ferry service between Hazira in Surat district in south Gujarat and Ghogha in Bhavnagar district of Gujarat.
ii.The vessel Voyage Symphony will be used for this service.
iii.It will reduce nearly 370 km road distance between the two places to 90 km by sea route and travel time from 10-12 hours to 3-4 hours.
iv.A tripartite agreement involving the ferry operator, Deendayal Port Trust and Gujarat Maritime Board has been signed for the ferry operations.
About Gujarat:
Capital– Gandhinagar
National Parks– Gir National Park, Velavadar Blackbuck National Park, Vansda National Park, Marine National Park.
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Uttarakhand CM Inaugurates India’s Longest Motorable Suspension Bridge ‘Dobra-Chanthi’ in Tehri-Garhwal & 1st state to provide free Wifi to Govt Institutes

On November 8, 2020, Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Trivendra Singh Rawat inaugurated the 725-metre-long Dobra-Chanti suspension bridge in Tehri-Garhwal district. It is the longest motorable single lane suspension bridge in India.
i.The bridge has been built over the Tehri Lake with a total cost of INR 2.96 Crore (approximately).
ii.The bridge will connect Pratap Nagar town with Tehri Garhwal district headquarters.
Uttarakhand Free Internet service to Government colleges and Universities:
Trivendra Singh Rawat launched free high-speed WiFi services for all government colleges and universities in the state.  With this Uttarakhand is the first state in the country to provide free internet to all government colleges and universities.
About Uttarakhand:
UNESCO Heritage Site – Valley of Flowers National Park
Lakes – Skeleton Lake (Roopkund Lake), Bhimtal Lake, Dodital, Nainital Lake, Naukuchiatal lake (Lake of Nine Corners), Sat Tal lake.
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Assam’s Tezpur Litchi Gets GI Tag

Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA),  under the Union ministry of commerce and industry, confirmed that Tezpur Litchi of Assam has received the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag. Tezpur Litchi was granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag certification on 27th March 2015. The GI Tag to Tezpur Litchi made it an incontrovertible proof of their origin in Assam. The GI tag prevents the production of Tezpur Litchi from other places.
The Tezpur Litchi has got the GI tag under Horticulture Products(Fruits) – Litchi in the class 31. This registration is valid up to 28th August 2023.

• The North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Limited (NERMAC) applied for the GI tag of Tezpur Litchi on 29th August 2013.

Tezpur Litchi:
Origin– Tezpur Litchi is a subtropical evergreen fruit produced in Tezpur, Assam.
Scientific Name- Litchi Chinensis
Significance– the Tezpur litchi is a source of Vitamin C, which is known for its pleasant flavour, juicy pulp and its attractive appearance.
Nutritional value– it contains a 0.8 to 0.9% protein, 0.3% of Fat, 0.49% of pectin and 0.9% of minerals like Calcium, Phosphorus and iron.
Features- around 60% of the fruit is juice with 8% rag, 19% seed and 13% skin (these varies with variety and climate).
About Assam:
Zoological parks– Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden
Tiger Reserve– Manas Tiger Reserve, Nameri Tiger Reserve, Kaziranga Tiger Reserve
Products of Assam that received GI tag earlier-Muga Silk of Assam,Assam Karbi Anglong Ginger, Joha Rice of Assam.

Prime Minister virtually Inaugurates & lays foundation stone of 614 crore Multiple projects in Varanasi,UP

i.On November 9, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated & Laid the Foundation Stone Multiple development projects for Varanasi in UttarPradesh, related to Agriculture, Tourism and Infrastructure. According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) the Total cost implication of these projects is INR 614 crore.
ii.He launched 16 schemes worth INR 220 Crore and highlighted the beginning of work on 14 schemes worth INR 400 crore in Varanasi.
About Uttar Pradesh:
Governor – Anandiben Patel
Capital– Lucknow
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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

NITI Aayog’s AIM and Sirius (Russia) Launched 14-Day “AIM–Sirius Innovation Programme 3.0” from Nov 7-21, 2020

i.On November 7, 2020, National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and Sirius, Russia launched a 14 days long (from 7–21 November 2020) virtual programme named “AIM–Sirius Innovation Programme 3.0” for Indian and Russian school children.
ii.This is the first virtual innovation programme of this series amid COVID-19.
iii.AIM–Sirius Innovation Programme is a first Indo-Russian bilateral youth innovation initiative to develop technological solutions (both web- and mobile-based) for the two countries.
About Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)
It has been launched to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship using digital tools under the aegis of NITI Aayog.
Mission Director – Ramanan Ramanathan
Headquarters – New Delhi
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BANKING & FINANCE

BoB in association with EAP India Introduced ‘Employee Assistance Program’, a Well-being Programme for its Employees

i.On November 4, 2020 Bank of Baroda (BoB) in association with EAP-India introduced an ‘Employee Assistance Program’, a Well-being Programme for its employees and their family members 24×7.
ii.Aim of the Program– To help its employees to tackle their personal and professional problems through psychological counselling and consulting.
iii.Partnership with EAP India– BoB has entered into partnership with EAP India Pvt Ltd to provide this counselling.
About Bank of Baroda(BoB):
HeadOffice– Vadodara(earlier known as Baroda), Gujarat
Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer(CEO)– Sanjiv Chadha
Founded– 20 July 1908, by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III of Baroda
Tagline- India’s International Bank
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Bharti AXA General Insurance Launched ‘CancerSendsNoNotifications’ Campaign on social media to Increase Awareness about Cancer

On November 7, 2020 Bharti AXA General Insurance Company Limited launched ‘CancerSendsNoNotifications’ Campaign on Social Media on account of the National Cancer Awareness Day 2020- November 7.
Aim of the Campaign:
i.To increase awareness and disseminate knowledge to detect the disease in the early stage among people in India.
ii.To encourage individuals to prioritize and protect their health and life with the right precautions.
About Bharti AXA General Insurance Company Limited:
Established– 2008
HeadQuarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer(CEO)– Sanjeev Srinivasan
Tagline– Suraksha ka Naya Nazariya
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Airtel Payments Bank Partners with Bharti AXA General Insurance to Offer ‘Smart Drive Private Car Insurance’ to its Customers

i.On November 9, 2020 Airtel Payments Bank, India’s first payments bank partnered with Bharti AXA General Insurance Co Ltd to offer ‘Smart Drive Private Car Insurance’, a comprehensive car insurance for its customers.
ii.Purpose of Partnership– To offer car insurance to the customers of Airtel Payments Bank
About Bharti AXA General Insurance Company Limited:
Established– 2008
HeadQuarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer(CEO)– Sanjeev Srinivasan
Tagline– Suraksha ka Naya Nazariya
About Airtel Payments Bank:
Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)– Anubrata Biswas
HeadQuarters– New Delhi, India.
Launched– January 2017
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ECONOMY & BUSINESS

Marg ERP and Paytm Partners to Resolve MSMEs Payment & Settlement Issues Digitally 

i.On November 9, 2020 In order to ease seamless transactions for MSMEs(Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises)Marg ERP Ltd has partnered with Paytm.
ii.Under this Joint Venture(JV), Marg ERP and Paytm empowers MSME using MargPay, a new integrated payments solution, developed by Marg ERP Ltd.
iii.Purpose of Partnership– To resolve the payment collection and settlement issues of MSMEs and aid in expanding their businesses.
iv.Partnership Extends to Paytm Payments Bank-This partnership will also be extended to the Paytm Payments Bank Limited powering Marg Pay’s nodal bank account.
About Paytm:
Headquarters– Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Founder & CEO– Vijay Shekhar Sharma
Founded– August 2010
About Marg ERP Ltd:
CEO- Mr. Krishnam Raju D
Head Office– New Delhi, India
Founded– 2000
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AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS        

The Book “Moustache” by Malayalam Author S Hareesh won the JCB Prize for Literature 2020

On 7th November 2020, the book “Moustache” (original Malayalam title – “Meesha”) authored by Malayalam writer S. Hareesh and translated to English by Jayasree Kalathil won the JCB Prize for Literature 2020 worth Rs.25 lakhs. The book was published by HarperCollins India in 2020.
This is the 2nd Debut novel and 2nd Malayalam Translation to Win the JCB prize for Literature.The winner was announced by Lord Bamford, Chairman of JCB in a virtual awards ceremony.
Note:
i.First Debut novel to win the JCB Prize for Literature was “The Far Field” by Madhuri Vijay in 2019.
ii.First Malayalam translation to win the JCB Prize was Jasmine Days authored by Benyamin And translated by Shahnaz Habib in 2018(the inaugural JCB prize).
About “Moustache”:
i.The book Moustache highlights the history of Kuttanad region and provides a layout of the social history of Kerala through the characters.
ii.The book is described as the contemporary classic that combines magic, myth and metaphor into a vibrant story.
About S Hareesh:
i.Hareesh from Kottayam, Kerala is currently working in the Revenue Department.
ii.He wrote the screen play of the films  Aedan (2018), which won the State Award for Best Screenplay in 2018 and Jallikattu (2019).
Books:
His works include the collection of short stories, Rasavidyayude Charithram, Adam, and Appan and Modasthathanayangu Vasippu Malamele.
About Jayasree Kalathil:
i.Jayasree Kalathil is a researcher, human rights, anti-racism and mental health activist.
ii.Her works include the translation of “Diary of a Malayali Madman” by N Prabhakaran which won the Crossword Books Jury Award for Indian Languages Translation in 2019.
The Shortlist of the JCB Prize for Literature 2020:
Along with Moustache, Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara, Chosen Spirits by Samit Basu, Prelude to a Riot by Annie Zaidi and These, Our Bodies, Possessed by Light by Dharini Bhaskar were the books on the shortlist of the JCB Prize for Literature 2020.
About the JCB Prize for Literature:
i.The JCB Prize for Literature is an annual prize, instituted in 2018 to recognise the distinguished work of fiction by Indian Author.
ii.The prize is funded by the JCB, the global construction equipment manufacturer and administered by JCB Literature Foundation.
iii.The author of the winning work will receive Rs 25 lakh and the translator (if any) will get an additional Rs. 10 Lakh and the authors of the shortlisted works receive Rs.1 lakh and the translators (if any) will receive Rs. 50,000.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS          

US Elections 2020 – Joe Biden Elected 46th President of US; Kamala Harris becomes 1st Woman to serve as Vice President 

On November 7, 2020 Joe Biden of Democratic Party passed the 270 vote electoral college required to claim victory in the 2020 United States (U.S.) Presidential election, making him President-elect of the U.S. and Senator Kamala Harris as Vice President-elect. Joe Biden defeated Incumbent U.S. President, Donald Trump & Vice President, Mike Pence of the Republican Party in the 2020 elections.
i.Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. is set to become the 46th President of the United States.
ii.Kamala Devi Harris will become the First Woman, The First Black American and the first American of Asian descent to serve as Vice President of the U.S.
iii.Vice-President elect Kamala Harris is set to become the 49th Vice President of the United States.
About United States:
Capital – Washington D.C.
Currency – United States Dollar ($, USD)
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 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

ISRO Launched India’s Earth Observation Satellite EOS-01 and 9 Others from Sriharikota, AP by PSLV-C49

i.In its first mission of 2020, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on November 7, 2020 has launched its latest earth observation satellite EOS-01 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) or Sriharikota Range (SHAR), Andhra Pradesh (AP) along with 9 international customer satellites fromLithuania (1), Luxembourg (4), and the US (4).
ii.These were carried off by Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-C49.
iii.It should be noted that this was PSLVs 51^st mission, 76^th launch mission from SDSC SHAR, and 110^th Spacecraft mission of ISRO.
iv.EOS-01 is intended for applications in agriculture, forestry and disaster management support with all-weather and day-and-night observation capability.
About Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO):
Establishment– 1969
Chairman– Dr. K Sivan
Headquarter– Bengaluru, Karnataka
About NewSpace India Limited (NSIL):
Chairman and Managing Director (CMD)– G Narayanan
Headquarter– Bengaluru, Karnataka
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NASA Detected first fast radio burst in Milky Way galaxy

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) detected a bright Fast radio bursts (FRB) and X-rays, which lasted for a millisecond, from the Milky Way galaxy for the first time ever. This signal, called FRB 200428, was found in April inside the Milky Way galaxy for the first time and was also the first to be traced to a magnetar, which are dead stars that have the most powerful magnetic fields in the universe.

• The findings confirm that magnetars could be sources for FRBs.
• FRBs are bright bursts of radio waves from astronomical objects across galaxies, and their sources have been a mystery for over a decade.
• Further, a NASA-funded project called Survey for Transient Astronomical Radio Emission 2 (STARE2) also detected the radio burst seen by CHIME.

The FRB and subsequent X-ray radiation was observed by at least four telescopes. The findings were published in three papers in the journal Nature.

China Successfully Launched 13 satellites,10 for Argentina through Long March 6 rocket

i.China has successfully sent 13 satellites viz. 3 Chinese and 10 customer’s satellites, into orbit through the Long March 6 rocket’s 351 flight which was lifted off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, Shanxi Province, China.
ii.From the total satellites, 10 were remote sensing satellites of Argentine imagery company Satellogic.
iii.Satellogic signed a contract with China Great Wall Industry Corporation, an arm of China’s main space contractor, in January 2019 for deployment of 90 satellites.
iv.The Chinese Satellites are UESTC (also known as Tianyan-05), Beihang SAT-1 and Bayi-03.
About China:
Capital– Beijing
Currency– Renminbi
President– Xi Jinping
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SPORTS

Overview of 49th Edition of Rolex Paris Masters 2020

The 49th Edition of the Paris Masters officially known as 2020 Rolex Paris Masters) took place from November 2-8, 2020 at Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy (Bercy Arena) in Paris, France. It is a Masters 1000 event and it is a part of the 2020 ATP Tour.
i.The Rolex Paris Masters is the ninth and final ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) Masters 1000 event.
ii.It was the final tournament of the Men’s Tennis season.
Surface Type – Hard court tournament (played on Indoor Hard Court).
2020 Rolex Paris Masters – Overview 

About 2020 Rolex Paris Masters:
Prize Money (Singles) –  €225,210
It has been held since 1986.
About Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP):
Chairman – Andrea Gaudenzi
Headquarters – London, United Kingdom
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OBITUARY

Sanchaman Limboo Former CM of Sikkim Passed Away at 73

On 8th November 2020, Sanchaman Limboo, Former Chief Minister(CM) of Sikkim passed away at the age of 73 due to prolonged illness at the Sir Thutob Namgyal Memorial (STNM) Hospital, a state run hospital in Gangtok, Sikkim. He was born on January 15, 1947 in West Sikkim district, Sikkim.
About Sanchaman Limboo:
i.Sanchaman Limboo, a member of Sikkim Sangram Parishad Party was the fourth Chief Minister of Sikkim who served from 17th June 1994 to 12th December 1994.
ii.He formed the congress government in 1994, following the merger of Sikkim Sangram Parishad Party with Indian National Congress.
iii.The central act of other backward classes was implemented in Sikkim during his term as CM.
iv.The mandal commission reports in Sikkim was also implemented during his stint as CM.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

Nayanjot Lahiri Authored the Book Titled,  “Archaeology and the Public Purpose: Writings on and by M N Deshpande” 

The Book titled “Archaeology and the Public Purpose: Writings on and by M N Deshpande” authored by  Nayanjot Lahiri, Professor of History at Ashoka University was published by Oxford University Press (OUP).
Essence of the Book:
i.The book inter links the history of post-Independence archaeology in India with the life of M N Deshpande (1920-2008), a leading Indian archaeologist who became the director-general of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
ii.The book unveils the selected articles written by Deshpande from his writings and notes.
iii.The book gives a glimpse of India’s past, in particular the history of Indian archaeology.
About M. N. Deshpande:

• Madhusudan Narhar(M.N.) Deshpande was born in 1920.
• He is art historian and conservator.
• He was trained by Mortimer Wheeler, legendary British archaeologist.
• From 1972 to 1978, he served as the director general of the ASI.

About Nayanjot Lahiri:
i.Nayanjot Lahiri has authored many books including, Pre-Ahom Assam (1991), The Archaeology of Indian Trade Routes (up to c. 200 BC) (1992), Finding Forgotten Cities- How the Indus Civilization was Discovered (2005) among others.
ii.She has co authored the book, Copper and its Alloys in Ancient India (1996) and is the editor of The Decline and Fall of the Indus Civilization (2000)
Awards

• She won the Infosys Prize 2013 in the Humanities-Archaeology
• Her book Ashoka in Ancient India (2015) was awarded the 2016 John F. Richards Prize by the American Historical Association for the best book in South Asian History.

IMPORTANT DAYS

International Day of Radiology 2020 – November 8

i.The International Day of Radiology (IDoR) is annually celebrated by radiologists, radiographers, radiological technologists and professionals across the globe on 8th November. The day is celebrated to create awareness on the importance and value of the contribution of Radiology in the safe patient care. The day was first launched in 2012.
ii.The 8th November 2020 marks the 8th International Day of Radiology. 
iii.The theme of 2020 IDoR is “Radiologists and radiographers supporting patients during COVID-19”.
iv.The 8th November was chosen as IDoR to mark the discovery of the existence of X-Rays by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen on 8th November 1895.
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National Legal Services Day 2020: November 9 

i.National Legal Services Day is observed annually on November 9 across India to commemorate the enactment of the Indian Legal Services Authorities Act 1987.The Supreme Court of India started to observe the 1st National Legal Service day in 1995.
Aim of the Day:
i.The primary aim of the day is to spread legal awareness among people, ie., about various provisions under the Legal Services Authorities Act 1987 and the rights of the litigants.
ii.In order to ensure justice for all, the day also aims to provide free legal aid and advice to the people of poor and weaker sections.
National Legal Services Authority(NALSA):
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) was constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
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STATE NEWS

Uttar Pradesh ranks fifth in MSME employment generators during Pandemic: RBI report

According to a recent Nov. 2020 report of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Uttar Pradesh (UP) has been ranked fifth by providing employment under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) during Corona pandemic.
Rankings in the report:
i.The top 10 places have been taken by Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu Maharashtra,Uttarpradesh Karnataka, Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana, and Telangana.

Launched “Wildlife Rescue”, a Mobile App To Monitor the Rescue of Wildlife in Chandigarh

i.On 4th November 2020, V.P. Singh Badnore, Administrator of Union Territory(UT) Chandigarh and Governor of Punjab launched a real time mobile application – “Wildlife Rescue App” for online monitoring of Wildlife rescue, reporting and release of wildlife in the wildlife sanctuaries in Chandigarh.
ii.The app is an initiative of the Chandigarh’s Department of Forest & Wildlife to rescue the wild animals in distress.
The app provides a platform to share the information regarding injured and distressed wildlife to the concerned authorities.
About Chandigarh:
Administrator– V.P. Singh Badnore
Wildlife Sanctuary– Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary
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