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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
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Facts Box: Key Findings of Katakey Panel
On May 27, 2020, a major or fire broke out at Baghjan oil well of Oil India Limited. The fire couldn’t be put off till date. A Snubbing Unit from Canada is being brought to put off the fire. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Snubbing Unit from Canada to control Assam Baghjan fire burning for 5 months
The Oil India Limited recently announced that a new technique snubbing unit is to be brought from Canada to control the oil well blowout in Assam’s Baghjan. Key Highlights The Oil India Limited owned Baghjan well erupted on May 27, ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
US Elections: How does US count its votes? Why is it taking so long?
The United States 59th Quadrennial Presidential Election was held on November 3, 2020. However, the election verdict of the country still remains inconclusive. How are elections supervised in US? All the three elections in the US, that is, for the ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
International Virtual Election Visitors Programme organized by Election Commission of India
The Election Commission of India is to organize a three-day International Virtual Election Visitors Programme. The programme is meant for foreign election organizations. Highlights Over 40 countries participated in the programme. This included Australia, Afghanistan and Bangladesh as well. Apart ..