Page-20 of Current Affairs - November, 2021

PM inaugurates Purvanchal Expressway

On November 16, 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Purvanchal Expressway. Highlights Purvanchal Expressway is a stretch of about 341-kms. It is more like an extension of the Greater Noida Expressway, Taj Expressway, and Agra-Lucknow Expressway. Purvanchal Expressway It ..

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India at ADIPEC Conference

ADIPEC conference is being held in Abu Dhabi, from November 15 to November 18, 2021. Highlights World’s biggest oil & gas companies and several OPEC+ energy ministers are there in Abi Dhabi to attend this conference. The conference is taking ..

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Study: Antibiotic consumption up 46% in last two decades

The Global Research on Antimicrobial Resistance (GRAM) Project published a study in Lancet Planetary Health. As per study, global antibiotic consumption rates have increased by 46% in last two decades. Key Points GRAM used a novel approach, by deploying statistical ..

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West Bengal launches ‘Duare Ration’ scheme

Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, inaugurated the “Duare Ration Scheme” on November 16, 2021. Highlights The Duare Ration (ration at doorstep) scheme is going to benefit around 10 crore people of the state. Government has also decided to ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: November 17, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for November 17, 2021. INDIA – Guinness World Records recognises achievement of BRO (Border Roads Organisation) for constructing world’s highest motorable road at 19,024 feet at Umlingla Pass in Ladakh – Union ..

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Russia starts delivery of S-400 missile systems to India

Russia has started the delivery of S-400 missile system to India, in a bid to boost India’s air-defence capabilities. Highlights Russia started the delivery for deployment on schedule in 2021. India bought this system for US$ 5 billion in 2018. ..

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November 16: International Day for Tolerance

The International Day of Tolerance is observed every year on November 16. Key Points This day was declared by United Nations with the aim of creating public awareness on dangers of intolerance. The idea to observe this day propelled from ..

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Study: White-tailed deer being infected with SARS-CoV-2

A new study from US shows that white-tailed deer are being infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19 in humans. Key Points During the study, Antibodies were found in 40% of deer. They were tested in between January to March 2021 across Michigan, Illinois, ..

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