Page-27 of Current Affairs - November, 2020

China successfully launches 13 satellites in a single rocket

On November 6, 2020, China launched 13 satellites in a single rocket successfully. Of these 13 satellites, 10 were from Argentina. This is the biggest launch of foreign satellites by the country. Key Highlights The satellites were launched on the ..

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500 metre tall Coral Reef discovered in Australia Great Barrier Reef

The scientists have discovered a massive detached coral reef in the Great Barrier Reef of Australia. It is the first to be discovered in 120 years. The reef is taller than the Empire State Building of the United States. Key ..

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Radio burst spotted by NASA for the first time in Milky Way

NASA recently reported that it observed a mix of radio signals and X-ray in Milky Way in April 2020. This has never been observed earlier in the galaxy. NASA has also reported the spotting of Fast Radio Bursts. This was ..

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Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Navarne conferred with rank of “General of Nepal Army”

On November 5, 2020, Indian Army Chief Manoj Mukund Navarne was conferred with the rank of honorary General of Nepal Army. The President of Nepal Bidya Devi Bhandari presented him with a scroll and a sword during the honouring ceremony. ..

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India-OPEC Energy Dialogue held virtually

On November 5, 2020, the fourth high level meeting of India-OPEC Energy Dialogue was held virtually. India was represented by the Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The dialogue is being held since 2015. Key Highlights During the dialogue, India pressed for ..

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India-Indonesia 5th Joint Working Group on Coal held virtually

On November 5, 2020, the India-Indonesia fifth joint working group on coal was held. The meeting of the working group was held through video conference. Key Highlights During the meeting, the countries discussed on Indian Coal Policy reforms, commercial mining ..

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November 6: International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict

Every year, the International Day for Preventing the exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict is marked on November 6. The resolution to celebrate the day was passed in 2001. Need According to the United Nations Environment Programme, ..

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6th November: Today’s News Headlines

Here are Today’s News Headlines of November 6, 2020 India Three more Rafale Jets arrive in India On November 5, 2020, the second batch of Rafale jets arrived at Jamnagar airbase in Gujarat. The jets flew non-stop from France. The ..

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India-Bangladesh sign MoU on COVID-19 Vaccine

On November 5, 2020, the Government of Bangladesh signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Serum Institute of India for priority delivery of 3 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses. This COVISHIELD Vaccines was developed by AstraZeneca and University of Oxford. Highlights ..

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First India-Nordic-Baltic Conclave held

On November 5, 2020, the first India-Nordic-Baltic Conclave was held virtually. India was represented by External Affairs Minister S Jai Shankar. Key Highlights The Conclave was jointly hosted by Ministry of External Affairs and Confederation of Indian Industry. The Conclave ..

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