15-21 nov Flashcards
(43 cards)
1) maintained its position as the second cleanest city in India with a population over 10 lakh
after 2) in the Swachh Survekshan 2021, the Centre‘s annual cleanliness survey to promote sanitation in urban centres under the Swachh Bharat Mission. 3) - third spot
Gujarat‘s Surat maintained its position as the second cleanest city in India with a population over 10 lakh
after Madhya Pradesh‘s Indore in the Swachh Survekshan 2021, the Centre‘s annual cleanliness survey to promote sanitation in urban centres under the Swachh Bharat Mission. Vijayawada - third spot
Among states, 1) and 2) were the fastest mover states‘ in the rankings
―3) (Madhya Pradesh) emerged as the Fastest Mover City‘
4) emerged as the ‗Cleanest State‘ for the third consecutive year in the category of ―more than 100 Urban Local Bodies while 5), for the second time, won the cleanest state award in the less than 100 ULBs category‘
Among states, Karnataka and Mizoram were the fastest mover states‘ in the rankings
―Hoshangabad (Madhya Pradesh) emerged as the Fastest Mover City‘
Chhattisgarh emerged as the ‗Cleanest State‘ for the third consecutive year in the
category of ―more than 100 Urban Local Bodies‖ while Jharkhand, for the second time, won the cleanest
state award in the ‗less than 100 ULBs category‘
The second session of the event focused on
commemorating World Toilet Day (November x)
Indore, Navi Mumbai, Nellore and Dewas emerged as the top performers, across different population
categories among 246 participating cities in the Challenge, launched last year by the Ministry to eradicate human fatalities from hazardous cleaning of sewers and septic tanks. 1) and 2) bagged the award for best performing State and Union Territory respectively under the Challenge
The second session of the event focused on
commemorating World Toilet Day (November 19)
Indore, Navi Mumbai, Nellore and Dewas emerged as the top performers, across different population
categories among 246 participating cities in the Challenge, launched last year by the Ministry to eradicate human fatalities from hazardous cleaning of sewers and septic tanks. Chhattisgarh and Chandigarh bagged the award for best performing State and Union Territory respectively under the Challenge
Swachh Survekshan (Cleanliness survey) is an annual survey of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation in villages, cities and towns across India. It was launched as part of the 1) which aimed to make India clean and free of open defecation by 2 ) The first survey was undertaken in 3) The surveys are carried out by 4)
Swachh Survekshan (Cleanliness survey) is an annual survey of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation in villages, cities and towns across India. It was launched as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, which aimed to make
India clean and free of open defecation by 2 October 2019. The first survey was undertaken in 2016
The surveys are carried out by Quality
Council of India.
To commemorate Bal Diwas, India‘s first Assembly Session for Children was held in 1).
To commemorate Bal Diwas, India‘s first Assembly Session for Children was held in Rajasthan.
India‘s first grass conservatory developed in 1)
his conservatory is funded under the Central Government‘s CAMPA (2) scheme and is developed by the research wing of the Uttarakhand
Forest Department Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act was passed by the centre in 3) and the related rules were notified in 2018.
India‘s first grass conservatory developed in Ranikhet
his conservatory is funded under the Central Government‘s CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority) scheme and is developed by the research wing of the Uttarakhand Forest Department Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act was passed by the centre in 2016 and the related rules were notified in 2018.
Union minister Piyush Goyal launches India‘s first Food Museum in 1)
Co-developed by the 2) and Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museums
Union minister Piyush Goyal launches India‘s first Food Museum in Tamil Nadu‘s Thanjavur
Co-developed by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museums
Indian Naval Ship 1) and an indigenously built Missile 2) is participated in the 3) edition
of India, 4) and 5) Trilateral two day Maritime Exercise 6) - 21 in Andaman Sea.
6) is being conducted annually since 2019 . The 2021 edition of the exercise is hosted by RTN in 7)
Indian Naval Ship INS Karmuk and an indigenously built Missile Corvette is participated in the 3rd edition
of India, Singapore and Thailand Trilateral two day Maritime Exercise SITMEX - 21 in Andaman Sea.
SITMEX is being conducted annually since 2019
. The 2021 edition of the exercise is hosted by RTN in Andaman Sea.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated First Global Innovation Summit of Pharmaceuticals sector
The pharmaceutical industry in India, US$40 billion by value, world‘s 1) largest by overall volume and world‘s
largest as provider of 2) medicines globally
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated First Global Innovation Summit of Pharmaceuticals sector
The pharmaceutical industry in India, US$40 billion by value, world‘s 3rd largest by overall volume and world‘s
largest as provider of generic medicines globally
World‘s largest solar park in 1) is a 2) Megawatts plant
developed by -
2)
3) Company of Rajasthan, a joint venture company of the government of Rajasthan and IL&FS Energy Development
Company
4) Renewable Energy Park Rajasthan
World‘s largest solar park in Bhadla, India
Bhadla Solar Power Plant is a 2245 Megawatts plant
Rajasthan Solar Park Development Company Limited (RSPDCL) Saurya Urja Company of
Rajasthan, a joint venture company of the government of Rajasthan and IL&FS Energy Development
Company, Adani Renewable Energy Park
Rajasthan
Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated ―Tech NEEV/@75‖ as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav
celebrate 15th November i.e. the birth anniversary of
Bhagwan Birsa Munda as ―2) Gaurav Diwas‖
Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Hubs established by 1)
Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated ―Tech NEEV/@75‖ as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav
celebrate 15th November i.e. the birth anniversary of
Bhagwan Birsa Munda as ―Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas‖
Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Hubs established by Department of Science and
Technology
Bengal launches ‗Duare Ration‘ scheme for doorstep delivery of ration
India has become third-largest domestic aviation market in the world
] inaugurated a curtain raiser event on 1) which is Asia‘s largest event on Civil
Aviation (Commercial, General and Business Aviation).
Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia serves as the Minister of Civil Aviation.
Bengal launches ‗Duare Ration‘ scheme for doorstep delivery of ration
India has become third-largest domestic aviation market in the world
inaugurated a curtain raiser event on Wings India, 2022 which is Asia‘s largest event on Civil
Aviation (Commercial, General and Business Aviation).
Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia serves as the Minister of Civil Aviation.
Indian Railways‘ first pod hotel inaugurated in Mumbai
India has been reelected to the 1) Executive Board, one of the 2) constitutional organs of the
United Nations, for the 2021-25 term.
1) is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization - 3)
Indian Railways‘ first pod hotel inaugurated in Mumbai
India has been reelected to the UNESCO Executive Board, one of the three constitutional organs of the
United Nations, for the 2021-25 term.
UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization - 1946
X Mission 1) launched India‘s first-ever ‗Sanitation for All Pledge and Preamble: Clean Water, Sustainable Sanitation
Mission 1), a path-breaking initiative by 2) and 3) to promote water conservation take a pledge to uphold India‘s first-ever Preamble for safe water and sustainable sanitation for all
The event also witnessed the unveiling of a first-of-its-kind Coffee Table Book ‗101 Stories of Inspiration‘
endorsed by Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu. The book is a showcase of hope and inspiration stories of
sanitation workers in India. The book compiled by the 4)
Harpic Mission Paani launched India‘s first-ever ‗Sanitation for All Pledge and Preamble: Clean Water,
Sustainable Sanitation
Mission Paani, a path-breaking initiative by Network 18 and Harpic India to promote water conservation take a pledge to uphold India‘s first-ever Preamble for safe water and sustainable sanitation for all
The event also witnessed the unveiling of a first-of-its-kind Coffee Table Book ‗101 Stories of Inspiration‘
endorsed by Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu. The book is a showcase of hope and inspiration stories of
sanitation workers in India. The book compiled by the Integrated Health and Wellbeing Council
World Toilet Day (WTD) is an official United Nations international observance day on 1) November
. Sustainable Development Goal 2) aims to ―Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all‖. This year‘s theme is ‗3)
World Toilet Day (WTD) is an official United Nations international observance day on 19 November
. Sustainable Development Goal 6 aims to ―Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all‖.
This year‘s theme is ‗Valuing Toilets‘.
Operation 1): Army, IAF prepare for winter deployment amid Ladakh standoff
2) th edition of Indo-France joint military exercise 3) commences at 4) from a battalion of Gorkha Rifles and support Arms required for jointly operating in a Counter-Terrorism environment under United Nations mandate.
Operation Hercules: Army, IAF prepare for winter deployment amid Ladakh standoff
6th edition of Indo-France joint military exercise Ex SHAKTI 2021 commences at Draguignan,
France from a battalion of Gorkha Rifles and support Arms required for jointly operating in a Counter-Terrorism environment under United Nations mandate.
Home Minister Amit Shah lays foundation Stone of Rani Gaidinliu Tribal Freedom Fighters
Museum in 1)
Home Minister Amit Shah lays foundation Stone of Rani Gaidinliu Tribal Freedom Fighters
Museum in Manipur
INS Visakhapatnam, a 1) stealth guided-missile destroyer was commissioned into the Indian Navy at the 2) in 3) .
The ship is propelled by four powerful gas turbines, in a 4) configuration,Visakhapatnam is packed with sophisticated state of the art weapons and sensors, such as Surface to Surface Missile and Surface to Air Missiles
INS Visakhapatnam measures 5) m in length, 17m in
breadth with a displacement of 6) tonnes.
INS Visakhapatnam, a P15B stealth guided-missile destroyer was commissioned into the Indian Navy at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.
The ship is propelled by four powerful gas turbines, in a Combined Gas and Gas (COGAG) configuration,Visakhapatnam is packed with sophisticated state of the art weapons and sensors, such as Surface to Surface Missile and Surface to Air Missiles
INS Visakhapatnam measures 163m in length, 17m in
breadth with a displacement of 7,400 tonnes.
Sudan‘s army chief 1) was sworn in as head of a new transitional council
The new 2) member Sovereign Council, for which one member is yet to be confirmed, includes civilians
representing Sudan‘s regions but none from the 3) political coalition that had been sharing power with the military in a democratic transition since 2019
Sudan is a country in 4) Africa.
Its capital is 5) . The 6) is the basic unit of the Republic of the Sudan. General Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman al-Burhan is a Sudanese politician and Sudanese
Army general who is the de facto head of state of Sudan as the Commander-In-Chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces after leading a coup d‘état in October 2021 that deposed Prime Minister 7)
Sudan‘s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan was sworn in as head of a new transitional council
The new 14-member Sovereign Council, for which one member is yet to be confirmed, includes civilians
representing Sudan‘s regions but none from the Forces of Freedom and Change (FFC) political coalition
that had been sharing power with the military in a democratic transition since 2019
Sudan is a country in Northeast Africa.
Its capital is Khartoum. The Sudanese pound is the basic unit of the Republic of the Sudan. General Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman al-Burhan is a Sudanese politician and Sudanese
Army general who is the de facto head of state of Sudan as the Commander-In-Chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces after leading a coup d‘état in October 2021 that deposed Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok.
1) establishes world‘s first metaverse embassy
the virtual reality platform - 2)
Barbados establishes world‘s first metaverse embassy
the virtual reality platform Decentraland
1) becomes first woman to get US presidential powers briefly as Joe Biden
undergoes medical
She became the first woman, and the third person overall, to assume the powers and duties of the U.S. presidency under 2)
2) to the US Constitution says the President can send a letter to the speaker of the House of Representatives and the president pro tempore of the Senate declaring declaring they are ―unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office
Kamala Harris becomes first woman to get US presidential powers briefly as Joe Biden
undergoes medical
She became the first woman, and the third person overall, to assume the powers and duties of the U.S. presidency under Section 3 of the Twenty-fifth Amendment.
Section 3 of the 25th Amendment to the US Constitution says the President can send a letter to the speaker of the House of Representatives and the president pro tempore of the Senate declaring declaring they are ―unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office
Kamala Devi Harris is an American politician and attorney who is the 1) and current vice president of the United States. She is the first female vice president and the highest-ranking female official in U.S. history, as well as the first African American and first Asian American vice president
: the world‘s first fully electric autonomous cargo vessel was unveiled in 2),
Kamala Devi Harris is an American politician and attorney who is the 49th and current vice president of the United States. She is the first female vice president and the highest-ranking female official in U.S. history, as well as the first African American and first Asian American vice president
: the world‘s first fully electric autonomous cargo vessel was unveiled in Norway,
Kaiser-i-Hind is Arunachal‘s State butterfly
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India‘s first museum on earth sciences to be set up in 1-2) (BSIP)
Kaiser-i-Hind is Arunachal‘s State butterfly
India‘s first museum on earth sciences to be set up in UP -Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP)
India has successfully launched the 1) Scientific Expedition to Antarctica
. The first batch comprising of 2) scientists and support staff reached the Indian Antarctic station 3).
Four more batches shall be landing in Antarctica by air using DROMLAN facility
The first program encompasses geological exploration of the 4) ice shelf at 5) station.
This will help explore the link between India and Antarctica in the past.
The second program involves
reconnaissance surveys and preparatory work for drilling of 500 meters of ice core near 6).
It will help in improving the understanding of Antarctic climate, westerly winds, sea-ice and greenhouse
gases from a single climate archive for past 10,000 years. The ice core drilling will be done in collaboration
with the 7) and the 8)
India has successfully launched the 41st Scientific Expedition to Antarctica
. The first batch comprising of 23 scientists and support staff
reached the Indian Antarctic station Maitri.
Four more batches shall be landing in Antarctica by air using DROMLAN facility
The first program encompasses geological exploration of the Amery ice shelf at Bharati station.
This will help explore the link between India and Antarctica in the past. The second program involves
reconnaissance surveys and preparatory work for drilling of 500 meters of ice core near Maitri.
It will help in improving the understanding of Antarctic climate, westerly winds, sea-ice and greenhouse
gases from a single climate archive for past 10,000 years. The ice core drilling will be done in collaboration
with the British Antarctic Survey and the Norwegian Polar Institute.