IIT Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi has announced to set up the space technology cell in collaboration with ISRO – Indian Space Research Organization with an aim to carry out research projects in space technology.
NOTES:
ISRO- Indian Space Research Organization
Chairman- Kailasavadivoo Sivan
HQ- Bengaluru
Founded-15 August 1969
China launched Sudan’s first-ever satellite, ‘SRSS-1’ on November 3, 2019. SRSS-1 is a remote-sensing satellite, which has been launched to conduct research in economic, military and space technology.
NOTES:
Objective
The remote-sensing satellite aims to advance research in space technology. Its main objective is to acquire the required data as well as discover natural resources for the country’s military needs.
The satellite aims to generate a comprehensive, cost-effective and reliable database on the topographic, mapping and natural resources of Sudan.
SRSS-1: Sudan’s remote-sensing satellite, SRSS-1
Capital of Sudan:Khartoum, which was founded 1821
Capital of China: Beijing
Sudan Prime Minister-Abdalla Hamdok
November 6th
The International Day for preventing environmental exploitation during war and armed conflict was observed on November 6, 2019. The environment has often been held hostage during wars and armed conflicts.
The day is observed annually across the world to spread awareness regarding the same and ensure the protection of the environment and ecosystem under any circumstance.
NGT
The National Green Tribunal has recommended the central government to pay stipend or compensation to the daily-wage labourers after the Supreme Court mandated a ban on all construction activities in Delhi to combat the issue to severe air pollution levels.
NGT: National Green Tribunal
IIT Madras
India’s first ‘Standing Wheelchair’ has been built by IIT Madras. This wheelchair is named ‘Arise’ which enables a disabled person to stand up.
NOTES:
Thaawarchand Gehlot, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment.
The standing wheel chair branded as Arise enables a differently-abled person requiring a wheelchair to shift from sitting to standing position, and vice versa, independently and in a controlled manner.
Nepal
Nepal’s President Bidya Devi Bhandari has appointed new governors for all seven provinces.
Nepal Capital : Kathmandu
Sri Lanka capital :Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Bhutan Capital :Thimphu
Myanmar Capital :Nay Pyi Taw (Naypyidaw
Mehsana Urban Co-Operative Bank
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a fine of Rs five crore on the Mehsana Urban Cooperative Bank of Gujarat. The Reserve Bank has imposed this penalty because bank has approved loans and advances to directors, relatives and firms/concerns in which they are interested.
NOTES:
The Reserve Bank of India was established: Reserve Bank of India Act of 1934
RBI GOVERNOR: Shaktikanta Das
HQ:Mumbai
OBJECTIVES:
RBI is a statutory body
It is responsible for printing of currency notes and managing the supply of money in the Indian economy.
BANK RATE=5.65 %
REPO RATE=5.40 %
REVERSE REPO RATE=5.15 %
The third edition of women scientist’s and Entrepreneurs’ conclave will be organized at the India INTERNATIONAL science Festival(IISF).
IISF will be held in Kolkata on 7-8 November 2019.
It is an effort to inspire young women to take up careers in Science. Technology and Entrepreneurship and help them get exposed to opportunities in the field.
Himachal Pradesh will organize global investors’ meet at Dharamshala on 7-8 November 2019. This event aims to showcase the policy and regulatory environment, investment opportunities in 8 focus sector.
NOTES:
HIMACHAL PRADESH CAPITAL: Shimla
HIMACHAL PRADESH CM : Jai Ram Thakur
HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNOR: Bandaru Dattatreya
The estimated completion date is the end of 2024. The project will help promote economic development by delivering a more reliable and competitive power supply for industry and services in the state, which will in turn spur jobs and improve livelihoods.
Notes:
Asian Development Bank Headquarters: Manila, Philippines, President: Takehiko Nakao.
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Headquarters : Beijing,China,
World bank Headquarters : Washington, D.C., United States
International Monetary Fund Headquarters : Washington, D.C
Leave a Reply