1.The United Nations’ (UN) World Television Day is annually observed around the world on November 21.The day recognizes that television plays a major role in presenting different issue that affect people.The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 November as World Television Day through a resolution on 17 December 1996.
2.A book titled ‘Radio Kashmir – In Times of Peace & War’ was released by the Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on 20 November 2018.The book has been written by Dr Rajesh Bhat.
3.The Government of India, the Government of Jharkhand and the World Bank signed a $310 million Loan Agreement on 20 November 2018.The loan amount is for ‘Jharkhand Power System Improvement Project’ to provide reliable, quality, and affordable 24×7 electricity to the citizens of Jharkhand.The Project is part of the Government of India’s ‘Power for All program’ launched in 2014.
4.Amitabh Bachchan was awarded the third Sayaji Ratna Award on 20 November 2018.The award was established in the memory of erstwhile Baroda ruler Sayajirao Gaekwad III.The Baroda Management Association had instituted the award to mark the 150th birth anniversary of the ruler in 2013.Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy and noted industrialist Ratan Tata have been given the award earlier.
5.The Himachal Pradesh government decided to set up a ‘Gau Sewa Aayog’ for preservation, protection and welfare of cows in the state.The Aayog will regulate institutions like cow sheds and shelters, besides the ‘gau vigyan kendras’ and the community animal-rearing centres.The Aayog would also cater to the problem of abandoned cows.
6.The 27th BASIC (Brazil, South Africa, India and China) Ministerial Meeting on Climate Change was held in New Delhi on 19-20 November 2018.The meeting was chaired by Dr Harsh Vardhan, Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
7.World Fisheries day is celebrated every year on November 21 throughout the world.The day helps in highlighting the critical importance to human lives, of water and the lives it sustains, both in and out of water.
8.Google has announced the national roll-out of a new app from its ‘Next Billion Users’ team called ‘Neighbourly’.The app helps people source local information from their neighbours.Google is rolling out ‘Neighbourly’ starting with Bengaluru and Delhi, which topped the waitlist.More cities will be added every day, including Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune.
9.The Maharashtra government has appointed Dr Jagannath Dixit as the Brand Ambassador of its anti-obesity campaign.Dr Dixit has been appointed due to his experience and knowledge in the field.
10.India and Russia signed a USD 500 million deal for construction of two missile frigates in Goa for the Indian Navy.The agreement for manufacturing of the two Talvar-class warships was signed between Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) and Russia’s state-run defence major Rosoboronexport.Russia will provide design, technology and key materials to GSL for construction of the ships.
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