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INDIAN AFFAIRS
P.M.Modi laid the foundation stone for city gas work in 129 districts of 18 states under
9th bidding round
• On November 22, 2018, Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for City
Gas Distribution(CGD) in 129 districts of 18 states under the 9th CGD bidding round, at Vigyan
Bhawan, New Delhi.This would cover over a quarter of India’s population.
India, Singapore reaffirmed defence ties at 3rd India-Singapore Defence Ministers’ Dialogue
held in Visakhapatnam
• On November 21, 2018, on concluding day of 3rd India-Singapore Defence Minister dialogue
(DMD) in Visakhapatnam, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitaraman reaffirmed deepening defence
ties between India and Singapore. The 4th Defence Minister’s dialogue was announced to be
held in Singapore in 2019.
India, Nepal agreed to set up hotline for effective coordination in checking smuggling
• On November 21, 2018,India and Nepal decided to set up a hotline to ensure effective
coordination to combat smuggling, improve border management and facilitate trade. It was
decided at the 2-day-19th annual Indo-Nepal Director General-level talks in Kathmandu which
held on November 19-20, 2018.
India to host 4-day 50th Union World Conference on Lung Health next year in Hyderabad
• On November 23, 2018, the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The
Union) released the agenda to host the 4-day 50th Union World Conference on Lung
Health in Hyderabad on 30 October – 2 November 2019.The theme will be: “Ending the
Emergency: Science, Leadership, Action”.
6 India Skills Report: Andhra Pradesh topped in employability rate, talent quality
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• On November 23, 2018, as per the 6th edition & 2019 version of India Skills Report, Andhra
Pradesh topped the list of states with the highest employability followed
by Rajasthan and Haryana.The report was launched in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Gujarat Government launched Rs. 351Crore project to conserve Gir Asiatic lions for next 5
years
• On November 20, 2018, the Gujarat government launched Rs 351 Crore project for the
conservation of the Asiatic lions for next five years, after the Canine Distemper Virus
(CDV) outbreak,that claimed 23 Asiatic lions lives in their only dwelling Gir National park in
Saurashtra.

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Government to set up a domestic Gold Council in India

• On November 24, 2018, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu announced
government’s intention to set up a domestic Gold Council in India during the inauguration of
the 2nd Edition of India Gold and Jewellery Summit in New Delhi for the growth in the
jewellery sector.
Complaint portal ‘SHe-Box’ of WCD Ministry linked to central, state ministries
• On November 22, 2018, the Ministry of Women and Child Development linked the workplace
sexual harassment complaint portal, SHe-Box,to all the Central Ministries, Departments
and 653 districts across 33 States/Union Territories, for speedy disposal of cases.
Maharashtra government passed bill to amend the anti-adulteration law
• On November 22, 2018, Maharashtra government passed the bill to amend the anti-
adulteration law.Also, the adulteration offence will be cognizable and non-bailable.
AAI cancelled UDAN license of Air Odisha and suspended operations in 7 airports
• On November 24, 2018, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) cancelled the UDAN (Ude Desh ka
Aam Nagrik) licence of low-cost carrier Air Odisha for seven airports for poor and
irregular services.
Carpet city Bhadohi gets ‘export excellence’ tag
• On 21st November 2018, Bhadohi district of Uttar Pradesh, which is known for its hand-woven
carpets around the world, was granted the export ‘excellence tag’ for the product category
‘Carpets and other floor Coverings’ by the the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)
under the commerce ministry.
Government hiked outlay for phase I of FAME by additional Rs. 100 crore to Rs 895 crore
• On November 25, 2018, the Ministry of Finance notified an increase of Rs. 100 crore in the
outlay , to Rs 895 crore from Rs 795 crore, for the first phase of the Faster Adoption and
Manufacturing of (Hybrid) and Electric Vehicles (FAME India) scheme.
MoRTH issued notification for inclusion of Quadricycles as Non Transport Vehicles
• On November 23, 2018, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) notified the
insertion of the item ‘Quadricycle’ as a ‘non transport’ vehicle under the Motor Vehicles Act
1988.
OTD portal for spotting location of cluster buses launched by Delhi government
• On November 23, 2018, Delhi Government launched a dedicated Open Transit Data(OTD)
portal which was designed and developed by IIIT-Delhi. Name of a website
is www.otd.delhi.gov.in – to spot locations of cluster buses at intervals of 10 seconds.
J-K Governor inaugurated annual week-long ‘Jhiri Mela’ festival in Jammu
• On November 23, 2018, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik inaugurated a week
long annual ‘Jhiri Mela’ festival at village Jhiri in Jammu district.The annual fair is celebrated as
a commemoration to the memory of a martyred farmer named, ‘Baba Jittoo’.
3-day annual Jangalmahal Festival began in West Bengal
• On November 23, 2018, a three-day-long annual ‘Jangalmahal’ festival began in the adjoining
forested areas of West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia districts of West Bengal.
Odisha’s Baliyatra festival inaugurated
• On 23rd November 2018 the historic 10 days long Bali Yatra festival was inaugurated in
Cuttack, Odisha on the occasion of Kartik Purnima by State Finance Minister Shashi Bhusan
Behera.
Uttarakhand cabinet approved renaming of Dehradun’s Jolly Grant airport after former PM
Vajpayee
• On November 24, 2018, the Uttarakhand government chaired by Chief Minister Trivendra
Singh Rawat, approved a total of 27 proposals including renaming the Dehradun airport after
former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

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Govt transferred over Rs 1,600 crore to 48.5 lakh mothers under PMMVY: CDFI
• On November 23, 2018, according to Centre for Digital Financial Inclusion (CDFI), the
government had transferred over Rs 1,600 crore to 48.5 lakh mothers under Pradhan Mantri
Matru Vandana Yojana through direct benefit transfer.
UN selects Noida, Greater Noida to participate in Global Sustainable Cities 2025 initiative
• On 25th November, 2018 the United Nations selected Noida and Greater Noida, twin cities in
Gautam Buddh Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh,adjoining NewDelhi to participate in its Global
Sustainable Cities 2025 initiative in the “University City” category ahead of Mumbai and
Bengaluru which were also under UN’s consideration for the initiative, as the only invitee from
India.
Gujarat topped in implementing Ayushman Bharat after 2 months of launch: NHA
• On November 25, 2018, according to the National Health Agency, after 2 months of launch
of Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, Gujarat has emerged as the top
performer among the states, Tamil Nadu ranked second and Chhattisgarh third under the
scheme.
Vice President of India laid foundation stone for Sikh pilgrimage route in Punjab
• On November 26, 2018, Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu laid the foundation stone for the
construction of the Dera Baba Nanak-Karatarpur Sahib road corridor in Punjab.The corridor
will be developed by the National Highways Authority of India.
Telangana Chief Electoral Officer inaugurated five-day exhibition in Hyderabad
• On November 26, 2018, Telangana Chief Electoral Officer Dr Rajat Kumar inaugurated a five-
day exhibition on “Our Vote- Our Future” in Hyderabad.
Yogi Adityanath gave nod for construction of 221-meter tall Ram statue in Ayodhya
• On November 26, 2018, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath unveiled the finalized
details for the construction of a 221-metre long statue of Lord Ram in Ayodhya and making it
the world’s tallest statue.
70-feet tall second highest statue of Lord Buddha unveiled in Bihar
• On November 25, 2018, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar unveiled a 70-feet tall second tallest
statue of Lord Buddha at Rajgir in Nalanda district, Bihar.
Union Commerce Minister revealed logo and brochure of 3-day Logix India 2019
• On November 27, 2018, the Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh
Prabhu, launched the logo and brochure of Logix India 2019 in New Delhi. 3-day Logix India
2019 is scheduled to take place in New Delhi from 31st January to 2nd February 2019.
One of a kind world-class autism township, worth Rs. 500 crore, set to come up near Kolkata
• On November 27, 2018,a non-profit organization named the India Autism Center (IAC) in
association with the state government will build a world-class autism township near Kolkata at
a cost of Rs 500 crore.
Odisha government launched a lexicon for 21 rare tribal languages
• On November 27, 2018, Odisha government released lexicons of 21 tribal languages
for multilingual education (MLE) purposes for elementary schools in tribal dominated districts.
This initiative has been prepared by Special Development council which will further enhance
proficiency in tribal languages.
7th International Tourism Mart held for the first time in Tripura
• On 22nd to 24th November, 2018, the 3-day 7th International Tourism Mart (ITM) was held for
the first time at the Pragna Bhawan in Agartala, Tripura.The theme for this year’s ITM is –
“Adventure tourism”.
Govt to divest 100% stake in Air India’s ground handling firm AIATSL
• On November 28, 2018, the Central government announced 100% disinvestment of Air India’s
ground handling subsidiary- Air India Air Transport Services Limited (AIATSL) to partially pay
off the accumulated Rs 500 billion debt of Air India.

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Government brought 2000 Public Authorities Under the purview of RTI Act 2005
• On November 25, 2018, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of
North Eastern Region (DoNER), Dr Jitendra Singh stated that PM Modi led government has
brought most of the public authorities under the purview of the RTI act to maintain maximum
transparency in the institutions.
NITI Aayog organized the 2nd phase of Urban Water Management in New Delhi
• On November 26, 2018, NITI Aayog in collaboration with the Singapore Cooperation
Enterprise (SCE) & Temasek Foundation (TF) International organized the 2nd Phase of Urban
Management Programme on ‘Water Recycling and Reuse’ at India Habitat Centre in New Delhi.
Defence Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman launched ‘Mission Raksha Gyan Shakti’
• On November 27, 2018, Defence Minister, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, launched ‘Mission Raksha
Gyan Shakti’ in New Delhi to provide a boost to the Intellectual Property Right (IPR) culture in
indigenous defence industry.
WB Green varsity to be renamed as Rani Rashmoni Green University
• On 26th November 2018, State assembly of West Bengal passed “West Bengal Green University
(Amendment) Bill 2018” to rename the West Bengal Green University as Rani Rashmoni Green
University in the commemoration of Rani Rashmoni’s 225th Birth anniversary.
CSIR to establish a High-End Skill Development Centre in Chandigarh
• On 27th November 2018, India’s Premier National Research Laboratory, the Council of
Scientific and Industrial Research – Institute of Microbial Technology (CSIR – IMTECH)
announced a new partnership with a leading German Science and technology
company, Merck to establish a “High End Skill Development Centre” at CSIR- IMTECH
in Chandigarh.
Committee, chaired by Cabinet Secretary P K Sinha, suggested measures to tackle crisis in
stressed thermal power projects
• On November 29, 2018, the High Level Empowered Committee (HLEC) chaired by Cabinet
Secretary P K Sinha released its recommendations for stressed thermal power projects. This
committee was set up by Government of India in July 2018 and aimed at suggesting measures
to resolve the challenges faced by the thermal projects.
India-United Kingdom Navy exercise begins in Goa
• On 28th November 2018, the bilateral KONKAN exercise between the Indian Navy and
the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom started off at Goa. KONKAN-2018 will be conducted
from 28 Nov to 06 Dec 2018. The 10th edition of Indo-Russian joint military exercise EX
INDRA- 2018 concluded on 28 November 2018.
IIT Kharagpur, University of Auckland ink pact for research tie-up
• On 26th November2018, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur and University of
Auckland signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster academic exchange and
research collaboration, faculty exchange and visiting/adjunct appointments and Student
Mobility.
NGT forms committee to prepare scrapping of banned diesel, petrol vehicles
• The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has formed a committee to prepare a policy for dealing
with the scrapping of banned petrol and diesel vehicles. The committee will consist of
secretary, Ministry of Road Transport, central government with representatives from
the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Environment Ministry and the Delhi government.
Mumbai’s largest sewage treatment plant gets green ministry nod
• The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change have given a go ahead to the
Mumbai’s largest sewage treatment plant (STP), worth Rs 2,020 crore, to come up in Malad.
The STP will come up on 35 hectares of mangrove land.
Karnataka Government and Numa launched ‘DataCity’ urban challenge in Bengaluru
• On November 23, 2018, Karnataka government in partnership with start-up accelerator Numa,
launched an initiative called ‘DataCity’ inBengaluru.It will be jointly organised by Bangalore
Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) and French utility company Suez.
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Himachal Pradesh became first State to launch single emergency number ‘112’
• On November 28, 2018, Himachal Pradesh became the first Indian state to launch a single
emergency number “112”, connecting police, fire, health and other helplines through an
Emergency Response Centre (ERC) in the state. The service is part of the Emergency Response
Support System (ERSS) under which ‘112 India’ mobile app is available.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
4-day 12th World Congress on Mountain Medicine held in Kathmandu
• On November 21 2018, 4-day 12th biennial World Congress on Mountain
Medicine commenced in Kathmandu, Nepal. The theme of the congress was “Mountain
Medicine in the Heart of the Himalayas”.
Indian embassy in Nepal and CII organized 3-day exhibition ConMac 2018
• On November 22, 2018, the Embassy of India in Nepal and Confederation of Indian Industry
(CII) organized a 3-day exhibition of construction equipment and technology-ConMac 2018 in
Bhaktapur near Kathmandu, Nepal. For more information: Click Here
Monaco to host 2019 Laureus Awards on February 18 2019
• The ‘Oscars of sports’, the Laureus World Sports Awards 2019 will be held in Monaco on
February 18 next year. Sport’s premier global awards ceremony will celebrate the best of 2018
across eight individual and team categories, with the winners collecting a prized Laureus
Statuette.
2-day 21st round of India-China Special Representatives border talks held in China
• On November 24, 2018, the 2-day 21st round of India-China Special Representatives border
talks concluded at Dujiangyan near southwest China’s Chengdu city.This was the first round of
talks for Wang who earlier in 2018 succeeded State Councillor Yang Jiechi.
Overview of President Ram Nath Kovind’s 7-day maiden visit to Vietnam & Australia
• On November 24, 2018, the President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind, along with his wife Savita
Kovind and other dignitaries, concluded his 7-day maiden official visit to ASEAN country
of Vietnam and Australia.…………….Click here to Read more
2-day first Russia-India strategic dialogue held in Russia
• On November 26, 2018, the 2-day 1st Russia—India Strategic Dialogue concluded in St.
Petersburg, Russia with bilateral discussions dedicated to the priorities of the economic policy
of the two countries.
Overview of EAM Sushma Swaraj’s 2-day official visit to Laos PDR
• On November 22-23, 2018, External Affairs Minister of India, Smt. Sushma Swaraj, paid a 2-day
Official Visit to Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR).
• She co-chaired the 9th India-Lao PDR Joint Commission Meeting along with H.E. Mr. Saleumxay
Kommasith, Foreign Minister of Lao PDR
• They held constructive discussions covering cooperation in agriculture, trade and investment,
defence, education, culture, information technology, energy and mining.
• India agreed to grant a total line of credit proposal offer of USD 250 million to Lao
PDR……………………………Click here to Read more
Nepal launched contribution based Social Security Scheme
• On November 27, 2018, Nepal government launched a contribution based Social Security
Scheme for formal sector workers in Kathmandu. It was inaugurated by PM of Nepal, KP
Sharma Oli.
First 3-day Sustainable Blue Economy Conference held in Kenya
• On November 28, 2018, the First 3-day Sustainable Blue Economy Conference concluded
at Kenyatta International Convention Center, KICC, in Nairobi, Kenya,which begins on
November 26, 2018. The theme of this conference was ‘The Blue Economy and the 2030
Agenda for Sustainable Development.’

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Saudi-India Business Meeting held in Riyadh to discuss trade and regional cooperation
• On November 28, 2018, Saudi-India Business meeting was held in Riyadh with the Council of
Saudi Chambers during the visit of the Indian Infrastructure & Housing delegation to the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Joint Communication on India-EU partnership released; EU-India to be partners for the next
decade and a half
• On November 26, 2018, India welcomed the release of Joint Communication by the European
Commission on India-EU partnership with theme of – “A Partnership for Sustainable
Modernisation and Rules-based Global Order”.
Second India-UAE strategic conclave held in Abu Dhabi
• On 27th and 28th November 2018, the two day Second edition of India-UAE Strategic Conclave
organized by Economic Times, India was held in the Capital of United Arab Emirates
(UAE), Abu Dhabi.
3 Inclusive Wealth Report 2018 released by the UN Environment
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• On November 26, 2018, UN Environment released the 3rd edition of ‘Inclusive Wealth Report
2018’ and an Inclusive Wealth Index on margins of UN Environment Finance Initiative Global
Roundtable in Paris, France.According to the preliminary finding, the Republic of Korea,
Singapore and Malta topped the chart of biennial survey of growth in the wealth of nations.
Global Water Monitor & Forecast Watch List released by IScience
• On November 29, 2018, according to the latest edition of Global Water Monitor & Forecast
Watch List (November 2018), released by IScience (US based limited liability Corporation),
Water deficits will increase and intensify in India in 2019.
Slovenia becomes only NATO country with female Army Chief
• On 28th November 2018, Slovenia became the first North Atlantic Treaty Organization
(NATO) Country with the female Army Chief after appointment of Major General Alenka
Ermenc to the post of Head of its Army.She Replaces Major General Alan Geder.

BANKING & FINANCE

HDFC ERGO General Insurance set up remote sensing lab for crop insurance
• On November 23, 2018, HDFC ERGO General Insurance set up a remote sensing lab for crop
insurance.This will help in early detection of information and will be used to alert the farmers.
EIB & SBI to expand cooperation in wind energy financing projects
• On November 23, 2018,1st offshore wind investment conference held in New Delhi,During
which the European Investment Bank (EIB) and State Bank of India (SBI) agreed to cooperate
on financing renewable energy and wind energy projects across India.
J&K Bank to be brought under purview of RTI as per guidelines of CVC and J&K State
Legislature
• On November 23, 2018, as per the Chief Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) guidelines and the State
Legislature, the Jammu and Kashmir bank was brought under the purview of the Right to
Information (RTI) act. The decision was taken by the State Administrative Council (SAC)
chaired by Governor Satya Pal Malik.
NBFC Mudra loans grew faster than banks in FY18
• On November 23, 2018, According to the 2017-18 annual report of Pradhan Mantri Mudra
Yojana (PMMY), NBFC sanctioned Mudra loans under PMMY, grew faster than banks in FY
2018.This is the first time that the bad loan data has been released by Micro Units
Development & Refinance Agency (Mudra).
Mandatory Hedging cut to 70% from 100% for Foreign Loans
• On November 27, 2018, central bank of India, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in consultation with
the government of India, reduced the mandatory hedging provision to 70 per cent
from 100 per cent to ease the External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) norms.

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Government of India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed $200 Million Loan to improve
State Highways in Bihar
• On November 26, 2018, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of
India signed a $200 million loan in New Delhi to fund up gradation of 230 kilometers State
Highways in Bihar under Bihar State Highways III Project (BSHP-III).
Government of India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) inked $75 Million loan to improve
Urban Services in 4 coastal towns and Mangalore in Karnataka
• On November 27, 2018, Government of India and the Asian Development Bank signed a $75
million loan in New Delhi to fund projects under Karnataka Integrated Urban Water
Management Investment Program to provide 24 x7 water supply in 4 coastal towns of
Karnataka and improve sanitation infrastructure for Mangalore town.
World Bank signs Sh327m science training deal
• On 23rd November 2018, The World bank signed a Sh327m ($3.8 million) deal with
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) which will be used to fund
training in Science and Innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Survey on India’s Startup Sector (SISS) launched by RBI
• On November 27, 2018, the Reserve Bank of India launched a Survey on India’s startup sector
(SISS) to create a profile of the startup sector in India consisting of dimensions relating to
turnover, profitability and workforce.For more information: Click Here

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

Sebi unveils amended rules for reclassification of promoter as public investor
• On November 16, 2018, markets regulator Security Exchange Board of India (SEBI) released
the amended the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements)(Sixth Amendment) Regulations, 2018 with new rules for re-classification of a
promoter as a public investor.For more information: Click Here
India GDP to slow down marginally, but remain strong at 7.5% in 2019 & 2020: OECD
• On 21st November 2018 the Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development (OECD)
released its Economic Outlook 2018 report and said growth in India will hold up relatively
well, and predicted GDP at market prices to decline marginally to 7.3% in 2019 and 7.4% in
2020 from 7.5% in 2018.
India and China signed protocol to Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement to prevent tax
evasion
• On November 26, 2018, the Government of India and the People’s Republic of China signed a
protocol to amend the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) for the avoidance of
double taxation and prevention of tax evasion through exchange of information.
India recorded highest average real wage growth in South Asia during 2008-17
• On November 27, 2018, according to an annual report named- “Global Wage Report 2018/19:
What Lies behind Gender pay gaps”, released by International Labour Organisation
(ILO).India recorded the highest average real wage growth in South Asia during 2008-17.
For more information:Click here
Second quarter GDP growth likely to slow to 7.5-7.6 per cent: SBI Ecowrap
• On November 26, 2018, according to the ‘SBI Ecowrap’ report released by the State Bank of
India, the GDP growth in the September quarter (which is the 2nd quarter) is expected to
decelerate to 7.5-7.6 per cent over the previous three-month period.
SEBI issues norms for interoperability among clearing corporations
• On 27th November 2018, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued norms for
interoperability among clearing corporation which is expected to bring down the compliance
costs for market intermediaries and thereby the trading costs as well.

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Non-food bank credit grows at 15.6%: RBI

• On November 29, 2018, according to a Reserve Bank of India data, total credit growth from
banks to the commercial sector grew at 15.6 per cent to Rs 97.32 lakh crore from previous
Rs 84.22 lakh crore in the fortnight ended November 9, 2018, the highest growth since
demonetization of Rs.500 and Rs.1000 currency notes in 2016, as per Reserve Bank of India
data.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

India winner of 3rd edition of UN Environment award for combating transboundary
environmental crime
• On November 22, 2018, United Nation Environment awarded Wildlife Crime Control Bureau
(WCCB), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India with
the 3rd Asia Environment Enforcement Awards, 2018 for combating transboundary
environmental crime. The 2018 edition had the theme of “Fighting Transboundary
environmental crime”.
8 Forbes India Leadership Awards 2018 awarded to business heads
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• On November 23, 2018, the 8th Forbes India Leadership Awards (FILA) was released
in Mumbai.The award has 9 categories to acknowledge the outstanding contributions
of CEOs, entrepreneurs and business leaders of diverse backgrounds...Click here for winners
list.
Vice President of India Presented 2018 NASI-Scopus Young Scientist Awards in NewDelhi
• On 22nd November 2018,Honorable Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, distributed
the 12th National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI)-Scopus Young Scientist Awards 2018 at a
gala ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in the nation’s capital New Delhi…Click here for winners
list.
A.N. Patil to be conferred with Kuncha Kala Tapasvi Award
• On November 24, 2018, senior artist Mr. A. N. Patil was announced to be the recipient of
the Kuncha Kala Tapasvi Award, in the category of Lifetime Achievement, instituted by
the Chitrakala Shilpi D.V. Halbhavi National Memorial Trust in Dharwad, Karnataka.
Vice President presented Sri Sathya Sai Award For Human Excellence-2018
• On 23rd November 2018, The Vice President of India Shri M Venkaiah Naidu, presented the
3rd Sri Sathya Sai Award for Human Excellence that recognizes individuals, who are doing
tremendous work to uplift the society in various parts of the world, at a gathering in the event
World Youth Meet held in Bangalore.
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) won CII-Exim Bank Business Award
• On November 24, 2018, Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) won the CII-Exim Bank Business
Excellence Award, for being a role-model organization, at the Quality Summit which held in
Bengaluru.
Shilpa Shetty Kundra leads India to set new Guinness World Record with plankathon for 60
Seconds
• On 25th November, 2018 bollywood actor and fitness enthusiast Shilpa Shetty Kundra led India
to achieve a new title ‘Most people holding the abdominal plank position’ on the Guinness
World Records as 2,353 people held the abdominal plank position for 60 seconds in Pune. This
was organised by Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company for promoting good health.
14 Scientist awarded with Swarnajayanti Fellowships 2017-18 awards
• On November 27, 2018, 14 scientists have been selected for the
prestigious Swarnajayanti fellowship award instituted by the Department of Science and
Technology, for the year 2017-18…Click here for the list of awardees

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Indian Social Entrepreneur Sanjay Kumar won the First UN Geospatial Ambassador Award
• On November 19, 2018, Sanjay Kumar, Founder and CEO of Geospatial Media &
Communications, was conferred the ‘Global Geospatial Industry Ambassador’ Award at
the United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress held at Deqing city in China.The
Theme of the Congress is “The Geospatial Way to a Better World”.
National Projects Construction Corporation Limited (NPCC) has been conferred with the status
of Miniratna
• On 27th November 2018 the Government of India conferred the National Projects Construction
Corporation Limited (NPCC) with the status of Miniratna: Category –I. This status will
empower the company to take speedy decisions. One of the premier construction companies,
NPCC has also been awarded with the ISO 9001:2015 Certification.
Overview Of Nine Day 49th International Film Festival Of India (IFFI)
• On November 28, 2018, the nine day long 49th International Film Festival of India (IFFI)
2018 concluded in Panaji, Goa. Israel was the country of focus for the 49th edition of IFFI.It
showcased 217 films from over 68 countries.
Uttarakhand adjudged ‘best state’; Himachal pavilion gets ‘silver medal’ at India International
Trade Fair
• On November 27, 2018, at the 2-week long 38th India International Trade Fair, which was held
at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, from November 14 to 27, Union Commerce and Industry
Minister Suresh Prabhu conferred the awards to the states.Uttarakhand is adjudged as Best
State and Himachal Pradesh is awarded with Second Position and holds the Silver Medal.
For further information: Click Here
Renowned flautist Keshav Ginde conferred with Pt. Bhimsen Joshi award
• On November 29, 2018, renowned flautist Pandit Keshav Ginde has been selected as the
recipient of 2018 Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Lifetime Achievement Award for Classical
Music.This unique flute has been preserved by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in its national
archives.
Azim Premji conferred highest French civilian Honour
• On 28th November 2018, Global Software Major Wipro’s Chairman Azim Premji was conferred
with Highest French Civilian Award “Chevalier del la Legion d’Honneur” which means “Knight
of the Legion of Honour” by the French Ambassador to India Mr. Alexandre Ziegler.
12th Asia Pacific Screen Awards:Nandita Das and Nawazuddin Siddiqui from India won awards
• On 29th November 2018, Actress-filmaker Nandita Das received International Federation of
Film Producers Associations (FIAPF) award for achievement in films in the Asia-Pacific
Region at the 12th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) held in Brisbane,Australia.Nawazuddin
Siddiqui won award for the Best Performance By An Actor(Male) for his film Manto… Click here
to read the complete winner list.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNS

UNICEF appoints singer Nahid Afrin as first ‘Youth Advocate’ of northeastern region
• On 22nd November, 2018 popular Assamese singer, Nahid Afrin was appointed as the first
‘Youth Advocate’ of the north eastern region by the United Nations Children’s Fund, (UNICEF)
to fight for child rights at an event held in Guwahati.
State Bank of Mauritius appoints Sidharth Rath as MD of India operation
• On 21st November 2018,State Bank of Mauritius (SBM) has appointed Sidharth Rath as
the Managing Director & CEO of SBM Bank (India). He was working with Axis Bank as Group
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Rahul Johri to continue as CEO of BCCI

• On 21st November, 2018 the Committee of Administrators (CoA) appointed three-member
probe panel cleared sexual harassment allegations against Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI)
CEO Rahul Johri, dismissing the charges levelled by two women as “mischievous and
fabricated” and allowed him to resume duties.
Apollo Tyres ropes in Sachin Tendulkar as brand ambassador
• On 22nd November, 2018, leading tyre maker Apollo Tyres has roped in the cricketing
icon Sachin Tendulkar as its brand ambassador for the period of 5 years. This is for the first
time that the company has associated itself with a celebrity as the face of its brand.
AirAsia India appoints Sanjay Kumar as CCO
• Effective from 3rd December 2018, Former Senior Executive of Indigo, Mr. Sanjay Kumar has
been appointed as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of AirAsia India. Last month Sunil
Bhaskararan from Tata Group has appointed the Managing Director and CEO.
Uber Eats appointed Alia Bhatt as its first brand ambassador of India
• On November 24, 2018, food delivery platform Uber Eats which launched at Mumbai in May
2017 announced the appointment of actress Alia Bhatt as its brand ambassador.
President Kovind appoints Sunil Arora as new Chief Election Commissioner
• On 26th November, 2018 Sunil Arora, who is the senior-most commissioner in the poll panel,
has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) by President Ram Nath
Kovind. Arora will take charge as the CEC on December 2 by replacing current CEC OP Rawat,
who retires on December 1.
CBDT appoints Akhilesh Ranjan as Head of Convenor of Task Force
• On 26th November, 2018 the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) member Akhilesh Ranjan
was appointed as convenor of New Direct Tax Law Task Force which is drafting a new tax law
and was constituted by the Government of India in November, 2017.
Nageshwara Rao Guntur appointed as AERB Chief
• On 26th November 2018, renowned scientist Nageshwara Rao Guntur has been appointed
as chairperson of the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) by the Ministry of Personnel
and Training for the period of three years.
IAS Ranbir Singh appointed as Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi
• On 27th November 2018, 1991-Batch IAS Officer, Ranbir Singh who had earlier served as the
commissioner of East Delhi Municipal Corporation was appointed as the Chief Electoral Officer
(CEO) of Delhi.
Elysium Capital appoints Sachin Khandelwal as Strategic Adviser
• Elysium Capital Advisory, a real estate-focused investment bank, has appointed Sachin
Khandelwal as a strategic advisor and mentor. Khandelwal will guide Elysium to strengthen
existing business lines and help taking informed strategic decisions to pursue new growth
areas.
Shri Arvind Saxena appointed as Chairman,UPSC
• On November 28, 2018,As per Article 316 of the Constitution,the President of India Ram Nath
Kovind appointed Shri Arvind Saxena as Chairman, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
A.M. Naik appointed as Chairman of National Skill Development Corporation
• On November 28, 2018, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship appointed
Shri A.M. Naik as Chairman of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).Currently he is
the Group Chairman of Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T).
K Krishnankutty sworn in as new Water Resources Minister of Kerala
• On November 27, 2018, K Krishnankutty sworn in as the new Water Resources Minister in the
Pinarayi Vijayan cabinet of Kerala. He replaced Matthew T. Thomas who resigned from the
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Prithiviraj was elected President of the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI)
• On 26th November 2018, J. Prithviraj who was Vice-President of the Federation of Motor Sports
Clubs of India (FMSCI) for two years has been named as the New President of FMSCI
after Akbar Ebrahim who led FMSCI for the last two years.
Earl Eddings named Cricket Australia Board’s new chairman
• On 28th November 2018, Earl Eddings has been named as the new permanent Chairman of
Cricket Australia (CA) following the resignation of David Peever amidst the mounting pressure
and the Longstaff review.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

World’s First ‘Ion Drive’ Plane with No Moving Parts created by MIT Scientists
• On 23rd November 2018, Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
have created the first ever ‘Ion Drive’ plane with no moving part by adapting a technology that
is previously used in Spacecraft.
New ‘pinwheel’ Star System Discovered
• An International team of scientists has discovered a massive star system in the Milky Way
Galaxy which described in the Journal “Nature” is around 8000 light years away from earth and
adorned with a dust “pinwheel” strangely moving with a slower speed.
Two fast patrol vessels ICGS Amrit Kaur and ICGS Kamla Devi launched for Indian Coast Guard
• On 22nd November 2018, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) launched two
fast patrol vessels (FPV) ICGS Amrit Kaur and ICGS Kamla Devi, (named after freedom fighters)
in the river Hooghly in Kolkata. The vessels, are the third and fourth in a series of five fast
patrol vessels being built by GRSE for the Indian Coast Guard.
IMD develops new technology to monitor impact of rain & deal with natural disasters
• On 24th November 2018 Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) develops a new technology
to assess the rise of water level in rivers and reservoirs by rain,which can help state
governments to minutely monitor the impact of rainfall.
ANYA: first chatbot for patients, to provide information on their ailments, launched by Lupin
• On November 24, 2018, Pharma company Lupin launched a chatbot named ‘ANYA’ to provide
medically verified information for health-related queries,at the 46th Annual Meeting of the
Research Society for the Study of Diabetes, in Bengaluru.
Scientists developed enzymes using radio frequency radiation
• On November 23, 2018, as per a study published in ACS Biomaterials Science and Engineering
Journal, for the first time, scientists have developed enzymes using radio frequency radiation in
Washington, USA.
NASA And SpaceX Prep Historic Test Flight To Space
• The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in collaboration with SpaceX, a
private American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company, is going
to send humans for the first time in eight years through SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule for
Commercial Crew Program.
Marathon: Russia’s Roscosmos to venture into the Internet of things (IoT) with new satellite
system
• On November 25, 2018, Russia’s state space corporation, Roscosmos planned to venture into
the Internet of Things (IoT) with the launch of a new satellite system named ‘Marathon’.The
satellite system will be a part of Russia’s Sphere satellite constellation, which will be fully
established by 2026.
Easyfone launches STAR, India’s first mobile phone for kids
• The feature phone maker Easyfone launched “Easyfone Star”, India’s first mobile phone for
kids to help them be safer and connected to parents at Rs. 3490. eNovus enterprises is the
maker of the Easyfone brand.

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Paisa – Portal for Affordable Credit & Interest Subvention Access launched by Ministry of
Housing and Urban Affairs
• On 26th November 2018, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched a portal called
‘PaiSA’- a centralised electronic platform for processing interest subvention on bank loans to
beneficiaries under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-
NULM). ‘PaiSA’ stands for “Portal for Affordable Credit and Interest Subvention Access”.
Health Ministry launches a new state-of-the art Information Platform to monitor public health
surveillance
• On 26th November, 2018 Union Health Secretary, Preeti Sudan launched a new state-of-the-art
information platform to monitor public health surveillance in seven states.The Platform has
been developed by collaboration of World Health Organisation (WHO) with numerous
government stakeholders.
Nasa’s InSight probe lands on Mars for unprecedented seismic exploration
• On 26th November, 2018 National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA’s) InSight
spacecraft, the first robotic lander designed to study the deep interior of a distant world,
touched down safely on the surface of Mars after a six-month long and about 300 million-mile
(548 million-kilometre) journey.
FitLoo: MIT’s smart toilet detects cancer, diabetes through urine
• Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and European space agency along
with Sanitation Specialists have developed Smart toilet named “FitLoo” which can detect
diseases like Cancer and Diabetes by screening the Urine and directly shares the data on users’
smartphone.
IIT-Bombay graduates launch India’s first advanced personal robot for kids
• On 27th November 2018, Graduates of Indian Institute of Technology – Bombay (IIT-B) who are
Co-founders of a start-up called Emotix have launched India’s first advanced personal
robot Miko 2 for Kids.
ISRO launches India’s first hyperspectral imaging satellite along with 30 foreign satellites
• On 29th November 2018, the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Polar Satellite
Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C43) successfully launched 31 satellites from Satish Dhawan Space
Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota. The rocket injected the country’s first Hyper Spectral Imaging
Satellite (HysIS), dubbed ‘Sharp Eye’, in its intended orbit besides 30 small commercial
satellites from various countries into the orbits requested by the customers.
World’s first gene-edited babies created in China by scientist He Jiankui
• On November 29, 2018, He Jiankui, a Chinese scientist announced a creation of the world’s first
genetically edited babies at at the Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing in
Hong Kong, China.
2 variants of the world’s first GST Calculator launched by Casio India
• On November 28, 2018, Casio India has announced the launch of the world’s first GST
calculator with two new innovations MJ-120 GST and MJ-12GST dedicated to the Indian
market. It will make manual invoicing easy and hassle-free.

ENVIRONMENT
RIMES terms Titli cyclone ‘rarest of rare’
• UN registered organization,The Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System
(RIMES) has termed the Cyclone “Titli” which hits the Coast of Odisha in October as rarest of
rare.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands home to tenth of India’s fauna species
• According to a publication by the Zoological Survey of India titled ‘Faunal Diversity of
Biogeographic Zones: Islands of India’, the Andaman & Nicobar Islands which comprises only
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numbers of fauna species found in the Island to more than 10% of the country’s total fauna
species.
Sashastra Seema Bal to patrol Dudhwa tiger reserve
• Sashastra Seema Bal(SSB) and Dudhwa Tiger Reserve of Uttar Pradesh have decided to work
together for the security of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve and its rich flora and fauna. As per the
agreement, security of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve will be handed over to Sashastra Seema Bal.
Scientists designed stratospheric barrier to curb warming
• On November 24, 2018, scientists at the Harvard University designed a geo- engineering
technique known as Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI) which might half the rate of global
warming.
Pygmy false catshark: New deep sea shark species found, first in India since 2011
• On November 24, 2018, a new deep-sea shark species named Pygmy false catshark, was
discovered in the northern Indian Ocean.This is the first such discovery in India since the
Mangalore hound shark in 2011.
Genetic study reveals presence of rare sub-species of Hog Deer
• Researchers at Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun has reported the presence of rare
species of Hog Deer in the Keibul Lamjao National Park (KLNP) in Manipur.

SPORTS
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba announces retirement at 40
• On 21st November 2018, 40 years old Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba announced his
retirement after a career of 20 years. He has also voted African Footballer of the year twice.
World T20 renamed as T20 World Cup
• On 23rd November 2018, The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that it has
renamed the ICC World T20 as the ICC T20 World Cup to both men’s and women’s cricket.The
next edition of the events in 2020 in Australia will be known as the ICC Women’s T20 World
Cup 2020 and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2020.
Indian Cricketer Pravin Tambe: First Player in the history of T10 league to pick up a hat-trick
• On 22nd November 2018, 47 years old Indian Cricketer Pravin Tambe became the first player to
pick up a hat-trick in the history of cricket’s newest format T-10 League.
Bangladesh captain fastest to 200 wickets, 3,000 runs Test double
• On 24th November, 2018 Bangladesh Test captain and left arm spinner Shakib Al Hasan became
the fastest to complete the double of 200 wickets and 3000 runs in the Test format of the game.
Shakib achieved the feat in his 54th Test beating the long-standing record of 55 matches by all-
rounder Ian Botham.
2018 ICC Women’s World Twenty20 (9th Nov to 24th Nov)
• From 9th November to 24th November, The Sixth Edition of International Cricket Council (ICC)
Women’s T20 World Cup was hosted by the defending champion West Indies. It was the
second ICC Women’s World Twenty20 hosted was West Indies after 2010 edition. 10 Countries
participated and total 23 matches were played in the event. For more information: Click here
Women’s Boxing World Championship (Nov 15-24)
• From 15th to 24th November 2018, International Boxing Association (AIBA) Organized
Women’s World Boxing Championship 2018 at Indira Gandhi Sport Complex in New Delhi.
India ended the Championship at 3rd position with 4 medals including 1 gold, 1 silver and 2
bronze. China topped the medal tally with 5 medals including 4 gold and Chinese Taipei ranked
at second position with 2
Syed Modi International 2018 (20 Nov to 25 Nov)
• From 20th to 25th November 2018, Badminton World Federation (BWF) Organized Syed Modi
International Badminton Championship at the Babu Banaras Das Indoor Stadium in Lucknow,

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India . India’s Sameer Verma won the Men’s single title against China’s Lu Guangzu and China’s
Han Yue won Women’s Singles title against India’s Saina Nehwal who gained silver medal.
ICC bans West Indian Shannon Gabriel
• On 23rd November 2018, International Cricket Council (ICC) banned West Indies fast
bowler Shannon Gabriel for the second test match against Bangladesh when he was found
guilty of shoulder barging against Bangladesh’s Imrul Kayes.
Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton wins Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
• On November 25th 2018, five-time world champion, Lewis Hamilton signed won Abu Dhabi
Grand Prix — the 21st and final race of the 2018 F1 calendar at the Yas Marina Circuit, Abu
Dhabi. Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari and Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing TAG Heuer were at
2nd and 3rd postion in the race.
Manav Thakkar settles for bronze in Belarus Open
• On November 16 2018, India’s Manav Thakkar settled for a bronze medal in the U-21 Men’s
singles category in the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)Challenge
Belgosstrakh Belarus Open held in Minsk, Belarus.
Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2018 Inaugurated at Kalinga Stadium
• On 27th November, 2018 the 14th edition of Hockey Men’s World Cup kicked off with a grand
opening ceremony at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. Turtle ‘Olly’ is the official
mascot for the Odisha Men’s Hockey World Cup.The event is being held from 28th November to
16th December 2018.
BCCI announces two-year ban for age fraud
• On 27th November 2018 the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that a
cricketer guilty of age fraud will be barred from all its recognised tournaments for two years.
According to the earlier rules, a cricketer guilty of age fraud had to face a ban for a period of
one year.
Magnus Carlsen Retains His Title as World Chess Champion
• Norway’s Magnus Carlsen retained his title as World Chess Champion beating US
opponent Fabiano Caruana in a tie-breaker event at the World Chess Championship held in
London on 28th November 2018.

OBITUARY
Noted Indian classical musician Ustad Imrat Khan dies at 83 in US
• On 23rd November 2018,Indian classical music doyen, Padma Shri Ustad Imrat Khan, a musical
virtuoso of the sitar and surbahar, has passed away in St Louis, United States at the age of 83
after a stroke. The son of Ustad Enayat Khan and younger brother of Ustad Vilayat Khan, Ustad
Imrat Khan was a legend in his own right.
India-born Pakistani poet, human rights activist Fahmida Riaz passes away
• India-born, a well-known Urdu writer, poet and human rights activist Fahmida Riaz who had
worked with Radio Pakistan and BBC Urdu Services (Urdu) died after a prolonged illness in
Lahore at an age of 73.
Former MP Baishnab Parida passes away at the age of 77
• On 22nd November 2018, Prominent Politician, writer and Promoter of Odia
Language Baishnab Charan Parida passes away following a prolonged illness in Bhubaneswar
at an age of 77.
Former Hockey Forward Sandeep Michael dies
• On 23rd November 2018, 33 years old Former Indian Hockey player Sandeep Michael who
captained Indian Junior hockey team to Asia cup gold in 2003 died due to an unspecified
neurological problem. He was also a part of Indian development teams that won gold and
bronze respectively in Akbar-el-Yom Cup competition in 2002 and 2003.

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Former Railway Minister and 7 times MP, CK Jaffer Sharief, passed away in Bengaluru at 85
• On November 25, 2018, former Union railway minister CK Jaffer Sharief passed away in
Bengaluru at the age of 85.He held the office of the Minister of Railways under PV Narasimha
Rao, from 1991 to 1995.
Kannada actor Ambareesh passes away
• On 24th November 2018, Veteran Actor and Politician MH Ambareesh who was popularly
known as “Rebel Star” died following lung and Kidney infection at the age of 66 in Bangalore.
He had served as the Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting from 2006-
2007.
Oscar-winning director Bernardo Bertolucci passes away
• On 26th November 2018, 77 year old multi award winner Italian Director Bernardo Bertolucci
died after Cancer. He had won Oscar for the best director for the Movie “The Last Emperor”.
Iravatham Mahadevan, leading scholar on the Indus Valley and Tamil Brahmi scripts, passes
away
• On 26th November 2018, 88 years old One of the world’s leading Scholar on Indus Valley and
Tamil Brahmi scripts, Iravatham Mahadevan passed away after a brief illness in Chennai.The
Former Member of Indian Administrative Services (IAS) and Padma Shri-awardee devoted
himself to the study of India’s early writing systems.
SpongeBob SquarePants Creator Stephen Hillenburg Passes Away
• On 26th November 2018, 57 year old SpongeBob SquarePants creator Stephen Hillenburg
passed away due to Motor Neuron Disease also known as ALS, a disease he had been diagnosed
with in 2017.
World War II veteran, social activist Harry Leslie Smith passes away
• On November 28, 2018, British World War II veteran and political activist Harry Leslie
Smith died at 95.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

The Illustrated History of Indian Hockey: A Saga of Triumph, Pain and Dreams, the book
released by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley
• On November 22, 2018, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley released a curated coffee table
book titled ‘The Illustrated History of Indian Hockey: A Saga of Triumph, Pain and Dreams’. It
was launched in the run-up to the Hockey World Cup 2018 that would begin in Kalinga
Stadium Bhubaneswar on November 28- December 16 2018.
Congress MP Rajeev Gowda released book titled ‘The Betrayer of Telangana’
• On November 26, 2018, Congress Rajya Sabha MP Rajeev Gowda released a book which focuses
on the failure of the Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao titled ‘The Betrayer of
Telangana’.
President of India Receives the First Copy of the book “Making of New India:Transformation
under Modi Government”
• On 27th November, 2018 The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, received the first copy
of the book “Making of New India: Transformation under Modi Government”, from Arun Jaitley,
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Former PM Manmohan Singh launched the book “Fables of Fractured Times”
• On 26th November 2018, Former Prime Minister of India, Shri Manmohan Singh launched a
book authored by his former Cabinet colleague Manish Tewari “Fables of Fractured Times”.
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah was also present during the
launch of Manish Tewari’s Book.

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IMPORTANT DAYS
Communal Harmony Campaign Week & Flag Day being observed by National Foundation for
Communal Harmony (NFCH) from 19th to 25th November
• On November 19, 2018, National Foundation for Communal Harmony (NFCH), an autonomous
organization under Home Ministry, started observing the Communal Harmony Campaign and
Fund Raising Week from 19th to 25th November 2018.Flag Day was celebrated on November
22, 2018.
549th Guru Nanak Jayanti, Kartik Purnima was celebrated across the country
• On November 23, 2018, 549th Guru Nanak Jayanti or Gurpurab and Kartik Purnima was
celebrated all over the country.The day marks the birth of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak, who
laid the foundation of Sikhism.
Indian Embassy in Nepal observed ITEC and 130th Maulana Azad Day in Kathmandu
• On November 22, 2018, the Embassy of India in Nepal celebrated Indian Technical & Economic
Cooperation (ITEC) Day and 130th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Maulana Abdul Kalam
Azad, dubbed as Maulana Azad Day, in Kathmandu, Nepal.
World COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Day – 21st November
• On 21st November 2018, World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day was
organized by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) in
collaboration with health care professionals and a COPD patient group throughout the
world.The theme of this year’s event was ‘Never too early, never too late’.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – 25th November
• International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, is marked on 25th November
every year. To support the cause an initiative was launched by United Nations (UN) in 2008
and is known as the ‘UNiTE to End Violence against Women’. This year, the global United
Nations UNiTE campaign is highlighting support for survivors and advocates under the theme
‘Orange the World: #HearMeToo.
69 Constitution Day or National Law Day observed across India
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• On 26th November 2018, Constitution day which is also known as the Samvidhan Divas and
National Law day was celebrated across the country to mark the day on which the Constitution
of India was adopted. The Union Government declared November 26 as the Constitution Day in
a gazette notification during during the125th birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar.
India marks 10th anniversary of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks; US announces reward for
information on 26/11 perpetrators
• On 26 November 2018, India marked 10th anniversary of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in
which 166 people were dead over 300 people were injured.US announced a reward of $5
million for those who will help to finds the people involved in the Attack.
National milk day – 26 November
• National Milk Day is celebrated in the memory of Dr. Verghese Kurien who was the architect of
the “Operation Flood”, which was launched by National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) in
year 1970.
70th NCC Raising Day
• On 25th November 2018, World’s largest Uniformed Youth Organization, National Cadet Corps
(NCC) celebrated 70th NCC Raising day all over India with Cadets participating in Marches,
Cultural activities and Social Development Programme.
India Rivers Week 2018
• The India Rivers Week (IRW) 2018, a unique meeting on rivers in India was held at the World
Wide Fund for Nature-India (WWF), New Delhi, from November 24 to 26, 2018. The focus of
this year’s three-day meet was ‘Can India Rejuvenate Ganga?’.

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Shri Kiren Rijiju inaugurated NDMA’s 14th Formation Day

• On 27 November 2018, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju inaugurated
the 14th Formation day of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). This Year’s theme
was “Early Warning for Disasters”.
Indian Organ Donation Day: 27 November
• On 27 November 2018, National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization
(NOTTO) organized 9th Indian Organ Donation Day in Delhi.Various Awards in the area of
Organ Donation and Transplant were distributed in the event…….Click here for the awards.

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