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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: November 15, 2021

November 15, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for November 15, 2021 INDIA – CBI, ED directors can now have tenures of up to 5 years instead of a fixed tenure of two years; Govt issues two ordinances – PM ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: November 14, 2021

November 14, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for November 14, 2021 INDIA – First National Achievement Survey in four years conducted to assess the competencies of children in Class 3, 5 and 8 to assess the competencies of children ..

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PM Modi to inaugurate Kashi Corridor project

November 13, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor project in Varanasi on December 13, 2021. Key facts The project will be inaugurated before the scheduled Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls and is significant in terms of cultural politics ..

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Rice blast disease in Wayanad

November 13, 2021

A fungal infection affecting paddy called Rice blast, is affecting farmers who had grown “Manuvarna rice”. Highlights Manuvarna rice is a brand-new rice selection, that Kerala Agricultural College has launched across more than 250 acres in Wayanad district. This new ..

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Starlink launches new smaller dish to connect with satellites

November 13, 2021

Internet Service project, Starlink unveiled a new smaller and rectangular dish, which interested customers can buy to understand SpaceX’s growing satellite constellation in low Earth orbit. Key Facts As per The Verge, the dish is a thinner and lighter-weight option ..

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52nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) – Key Facts

November 13, 2021

52nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will be held from November 20 to November 28, 2021. Key Points Fifteen films including ‘Land of Dreams, directed by Shoja Azari and Charlotte directed by Simon Franco’ will vie for the top ..

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Norovirus confirmed in Wayanad, Kerala

November 13, 2021

First case of Norovirus was confirmed in Wayanad district of Kerala. Highlights Norovirus is an animal-borne disease. It is transmitted through contaminated water and food. Following the confirmation of case, Health Minister Veena George issued guidelines and urged people to ..

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Karnataka: Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) programme launched

November 13, 2021

Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) programme was launched in the state of Karnataka, on November 12, 2021. Key Points PCV programme was launched under the universal immunisation programme on the occasion of ‘World Pneumonia Day’. It was launched with the aim ..

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Shakti 2021: India-France to hold 6th edition of Army exercise

November 13, 2021

Indian Army is set to conduct the sixth edition of the biennial training exercise with French Army from November 15, 2021, in series of joint training exercises with friendly nations. Key Points India has already conducted joint Naval exercises and ..

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UN on Africa’s Sahel Crisis

November 13, 2021

On November 12, 2021, UN peacekeeping chief warned that crisis in Africa’s Sahel region is volatile because Insecurity & instability are undermining prospects for development and many lives are being lost every day because of terrorist attacks. Highlights As per ..

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