Page-18 of Current Affairs - November, 2021

Celebration of First Audit Diwas

Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is set to address the event of first Audit Diwas on November 16, 2021. Highlights The event will be held at CAG office premises. On the occasion, PM will also unveil the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai ..

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Kaiser-i-Hind: Arunachal’s State butterfly

State Cabinet of Arunachal Pradesh, headed by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, approved “Kaiser-i-Hind” as state butterfly on November 13, 2021. Key Points Kaiser-i-Hind’ is a large and brightly coloured butterfly. It is an elusive swallowtail butterfly, which carries ‘India’ in ..

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Ordinance to extend terms of CBI, ED chiefs

Government of India has brought two ordinances to extend tenure of directors of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) for up to five years. Key Points Presently, the tenure for the chiefs of both the agencies is ..

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Recent data from ICRI on Stubble Burning Incidents

ICRI-Indian Agriculture Research Institute (IARI) recently published its data on stubble burning incidents. Highlights This report was published at the time when Delhi and its adjoining states are reeling from a thick blanket of smog and deadly fumes. As a ..

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IRCTC: ‘Sattvik certificate’ in trains

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has planned to promote “Vegetarian Trains” in collaboration with the Sattvik Council of India. Highlights These trains will be connected especially with religious places. “Sattvik certificate” will be provided by the Sattvik ..

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Who was Padma Vibhushan Babasaheb Purandare?

Padma Vibhushan Babasaheb Purandare took his last breath on November 15, 2021 at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune. Highlights He was 99 years old and on life support. His last rites were performed Vaikunth crematorium in Pune. Who was Babasaheb ..

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November 15: Janjatiya Gaurav Divas Celebrations

India is observing the Janjatiya Gaurav Divas on November 15, 2021. Highlights Decision to celebrate November 15 was taken by Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi on November 10, 2021. The day was declared as a part of celebration ..

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World’s largest solar power park in Bhadla- Explained

Bhadla Solar Park, located in Rajasthan, is the World’s largest solar power park. Key Facts The solar park is located in Bhadla, a dry & sandy region in Rajasthan. It spans over 14,000 acres. The Park comprises of 10 million ..

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RBI: Banks to place consumer education info on websites

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a set of clarifications on November 12, 2021 regarding its existing asset classification guidelines. Under the guidelines, banks have been asked to specify the exact due dates of repayment in loan agreements. Highlights ..

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Citizens’ Tele Law Mobile App launched

Union Law & Justice Minister, Kiren Rijiju and Minister of State for Law & Justice, SP Baghel launched “Citizens’ Tele-Law smartphone app” on November 13, 2021. Highlights On the occasion, they also felicitated the frontline functionaries of Department of Justice’s ..

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