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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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
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. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
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, ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
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 ..