Page-27 of Current Affairs - November, 2021

e-Amrit portal- Things to Know

India launched an electric vehicle awareness web portal called “e-Amrit Portal” on November 10, 2021. Key Points This portal was launched at the ongoing COP26 Summit in Glasgow, UK. Launch of e-Amrit portal was attended by NITI Aayog Adviser Sudhendu Jyoti Sinha ..

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Incentives approved for sugar cane, cotton, jute farmers

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved several measures to support farmers of cotton, sugar cane and jute. Key Points CCEA increased the price of ethanol extracted from sugar cane juice to blend it with petrol. Ethanol blending with petrol is expected ..

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November 15 declared as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Divas’

On November 10, 2021, Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved declaration of November 15 as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. Key Points The day was declared as a part of year-long celebration of 75 years of India’s independence, in a bid ..

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MPLAD Scheme restored

Union Cabinet restored the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLAD) scheme on November 10, 2021, citing economic recovery. Highlights This scheme was suspended in April 2020 and its funds were subsumed in the consolidated fund of India. It ..

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51st Conference of Governors, LGs

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Conference of Governors and Lieutenant Governors on November 10, 2021 at Rashtrapati Bhawan in Delhi. Highlights Conference was also attended by Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. ..

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World Science Day 2021- Theme and Significance

World Science Day for Peace and Development is observed on November 10, every year to highlight importance and relevance of science in our daily lives. Key Points The day highlights the role of science in society and the need to ..

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US joins International Solar Alliance as a member country

United States of America (USA) became the 101st member country to join International Solar Alliance (ISA). Key Facts USA joined ISA as member country to accelerate the global adoption of solar energy. This announcement was made at UNFCCC COP26 on ..

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Delhi Declaration on Afghanistan – Highlights

A regional security summit was hosted by India on November 10, 2021. The summit was attended by eight nations including Iran and Russia. Highlights Conference was represented by the national security advisors of each country. During the conference, it was ..

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