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INDIAN AFFAIRS
Rs. 113.36 crore released for redevelopment of 6 border states under Border Area
Development Programme
• On November 7, 2018, the Home Ministry released Rs. 113.36 crore to 6 border states under
the Border Area Development Programme (BADP) to ameliorate the problems of people living
in these isolated locations.
WAPCOS and Doppelmayr MOU for End-To-End Solutions for Passenger Ropeway Projects
• On November 7, 2018, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping, Water
Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Shri Nitin Gadkari oversaw the MOU
signing of between WAPCOS and Doppelmayr for providing end-to-end solutions for passenger
ropeway projects.
Faizabad to be known as Ayodhya: Yogi Adityanath
• On November 7, 2018, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi
Adityanath renamed Faizabad as Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram.The Faizabad district
comprises the twin towns of Faizabad and Ayodhya on the banks of the river Saryu.
Lucknow’s Ekana Cricket Stadium has been renamed
• On November 7, 2018, UP Governor Ram Naik approved renaming of Ekana International
Cricket Stadium in Lucknow in the memory of late PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.It was renamed as
the "Bharat Ratan Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium".
‘Mo bus service’ launched in Odisha
• On 6th November 2018, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the technology-driven
and citizen-friendly 'Mo bus' service in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Nearly 300 buses will be
launched in 3 phases.
QR-enabled fridge magnets for digital payment of bills launched by NDMC
• On November 4, 2018, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) launched a "smart" initiative to
distribute quick response-enabled smiley fridge magnets to its consumers to facilitate digital
payment of utility bills.
3-member inter-ministerial panel formed to address farmers' issues: Odisha govt
• On November 6, 2018, the Odisha government constituted a 3-member inter-ministerial
committee to address issues raised by farmers. The committee will be headed by: Finance
Minister Shashi Bhusan Behera.

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Meghalaya announced Rs 378cr investment in Aqua Mission 2.0

• On November 8, 2018, Meghalaya government announced Rs 378 crore investment in
the second phase of Aqua Mission. Mission 2.0 aims at addressing the 15,000 MT shortfall of
fish production in the state within the next 5 years beginning April 2019.
Ad-hoc committee appointed for management of Mumbai Cricket Association
• On November 6, 2018, the Bombay High Court set up an ad-hoc (temporary) committee to look
after day-to-day functioning of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA).The committee will
consist of : Umesh Khanwilkar, Navin Shetty, Shahalam Shaikh, Ganesh Iyer and CS Naik.
Unemployment rate in India at 6.9%, a 2-year high: study by Centre for Monitoring Indian
Economy
• Unemployment rate in India has increased to 6.9% in October 2018, the highest in 2 years, as
per a study by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy. Labour participation rate, a measure
of the proportion of adults willing to work, has declined to 42.4%, the lowest since January
2016.
Cabinet Approvals on 8th November 2018
• Cabinet approves the below
i. leasing out 6 airports – Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram and
Mangaluru through PPP
ii.Apprised of India joining as Member of Advanced Motor Fuels Technology Collaboration
Programme (AMF TCP) under International Energy Agency (IEA) on 9th May 2018.
iii.Approved the filling of Padur Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) at Padur, Karnataka by overseas
National Oil Companies (NOCs).
iv.Approves Amendment to the Central Universities Act, 2009 for setting up of Central Tribal
University in Andhra Pradesh
v.Approved Procurement Quota to M/s ITI Ltd. in procurements made by BSNL,
MTNL and BBNL……………………………Click here to Read more
Cabinet Approvals with Foreign Countries on 8th November 2018
• On 8th November 2018, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved
the below
i.Approves signing and ratifying the Extradition Agreement between India and Morocco.
ii. Approves Agreement between India and Morocco on Mutual Legal Assistance in Civil and
Commercial Matters.
iii.Approved the MoU between India and Italy for training and education in the fields of Labour and
Employment…………………..Click here to Read more
Manipur Government signs MoU for smart city project
• On 6th November 2018, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Manipur
government and IL&FS Township and Urban Assets Limited and Pricewaterhouse Coopers Pvt.
Ltd. for implementation of Smart City Project in Imphal.
Bihar approves funds worth Rs 25000 for graduate girls
• On 8th November 2018, Bihar government approved a proposal to offer Rs 25,000 to every girl
graduating in 2018 and onwards. This decision was made at the Cabinet meeting chaired by
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
Kerala govt scheme to provide free education to Ockhi-hit kids
• On Nov.8 2018 The Kerala government has commenced a scheme to offer free education and
vocational training to the children of fishermen who died or went missing in the 2017 Ockhi
cyclonic storm.
5-member expert panel sought public comments on easing norms for setting up petrol pumps
• On November 8, 2018, the 5 member expert committee set up to recommend easing norms for
setting up of petrol pumps have sought public opinion for the same.This committee was set up
by the Oil ministry on October 2018 and the 1st meeting was held on November 2, 2018.

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Indian & Republic of Singapore Navies exercise ‘ SIMBEX 18 ‘ marked Silver Jubilee in 2018
• On November 10, 2018, the 25th edition of SIMBEX, an acronym for “Singapore-India Maritime
Bilateral Exercise” started off of Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal. The 2018 edition marks the
Silver Jubilee of SIMBEX and will continue till November 21, 2018.
NBCC inks pact with Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to buy out HSCC
• On 6th November 2018, state-owned NBCC (formerly National Buildings Construction
Corporation Limited) signed an agreement with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
to acquire Hospital Services Consultancy Corporation (HSCC).
Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio launched GPS mapping of govt schools
• On November 6, 2018, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio launched GPS Mapping
of Government Schools and Personnel Location System in Kohima.This would help in
computerization and digitization of records of all the government schools.
Welfare boards to come up for Namasudra, Matua communities: WB cabinet
• On November 7, 2018, West Bengal cabinet, headed by CM Mamata Banerjee, decided to set up
development boards for the Matua and Namasudra communities.The chairperson and
members of the welfare boards will be decided by the State Chief Minister, Ms. Mamata
Banerjee.
Bangalore ranked India’s most congested city, Pune Ranked 7th : NBER
• On November 9, 2018, according to a recent research by National bureau of economic research
(NBER), analysis of the current status of mobility in urban India, using Google maps was
conducted. According to the findings, Bangalore tops the index for most congested city,
and Mumbai ranked 2nd.The name of the research paper is: ‘Mobility & Congestion in Urban
India,’.
Indian, Chinese troops held high level meeting in Arunachal, vow to boost ties
• On November 9, 2018, Indian Army officials and Chinese PLA troops organized a high-level
meeting at Bumla, near Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh to strengthen friendship and
maintain peace along the 4057-km-long Line of Actual Control separates India from China.
Supreme court approves separate High Court for Andhra Pradesh
• Supreme Court has approved a separate High Court for Andhra Pradesh and it will start
functioning from 1st January 2019. This will be the 25th High Court in India.A permanent
structure is built in the Justice City complex in Andhra Pradesh’s de-facto capital Amaravati.
Election Commission sets up ‘Sangwari’ polling booths in various constituencies of
Chhattisgarh to encourage women voters
• Election Commission has set up ‘Sangwari’ polling booths in various constituencies
of Chhattisgarh to encourage women voters to vote in the Assembly elections. ‘Sangwari’
means friend, in Chhattisgarhi dialect.
2018 pneumonia and diarrhea progress report shows persistent gender gap
• On November 11, 2018, according to an annual report 2018 Pneumonia and Diarrhea
Progress Report released by International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC) at the Johns Hopkins
Bloomberg School of Public Health, vaccinations in India are still out of reach of girls under the
age of five in rural India.
No double jeopardy bar if there was no trial: Supreme Court
• On 30th October 2018, the Supreme Court declared that, bar of double jeopardy does not
arise if an accused was discharged of a criminal offence, even before the commencement of
trial, on the basis of an invalid sanction for prosecution.
Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities 2018
• On November 9, 2018, Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri Krishan Pal
Gurjar inaugurated 3-day Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities, 2018 event in New
Delhi.
Jashn-e-Virasat-e-Urdu: Festival to celebrate Urdu heritage and culture
• On 10th November 2018, Delhi government announced “Jashn-e-Virasat-e-Urdu”, a six days
festival to celebrate Urdu culture and its heritage.
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TN got SEBI approval to launch State Shelter Fund

• On November 10, 2018, market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) gave
nod to Tamil Nadu for launching its State Shelter Fundf or attracting investments in the
affordable housing segment. The fund’s name is: Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Fund.
‘Bhubaneswar Me Wi-Fi’ launched by Odisha Chief Minister
• On 5th November 2018, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the ‘Bhubaneswar Me
Wi-Fi’ project to make Bhubaneswar a fully Wi-Fi enabled city before the Hockey World
Cup. This project has been implemented by the Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited.

Power Minister inaugurated 3-day INSPIRE 2018 in New Delhi

• On November 11, 2018, Shri R K Singh, Union Minister of State (IC) for Power and New &
Renewable Energy inaugurated 3-day second edition of INSPIRE in New Delhi. The 2018
edition was organized by: Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) and World Bank.
2 day Global Cooling Innovation Summit inaugurated in New Delhi
• On November 12, 2018, 2-day Global Cooling Innovation Summit was inaugurated by Union
Science & Technology Minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan in New Delhi. It is a first-of-its-kind
solutions-focused event which aims to address the climate threat that comes from the growing
demand from room air conditioners.
India and Morocco signed Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters
• On November 12, 2018, India and Morocco signed an agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in
Criminal Matters.This MOU will strengthen bilateral cooperation, provide a broad legal
framework for prevention, investigation and prosecution of crimes.
Goa government announced ban on import of fish for 6 months
• On November 11, 2018, Goa government announced a ban on import of fish into the state
for six months.The decision has been taken in view of continuing uncertainty about the
presence of formalin in imported fish in Goa.
North East’s first ‘water handloom hut’ inaugurated in Manipur
• On November 12, 2018, Tripura’s forest and tribal welfare minister, Mevar Kumar Jamatia,
inaugurated first ever “Water Handloom Hut” in the North East region at Loktak
Lake in Imphal, Manipur.
National body set up to study rare form of diabetes
• On November 10, 2018, a National Monogenic Diabetes Study Group was formed to identify
cases of monogenic diabetes across the country.It will be supported by: Under this initiative,
MDRF would provide guidelines to the collaborators for identifying monogenic diabetes.
Long cohabitation is presumed marriage
• Supreme Court has declared that, it can be presumed that, a couple who live together as
husband and wife are legally married and the woman can claim maintenance under Section
125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
PM in Varanasi, dedicates projects worth over Rs. 2400 crores
• On November 12, 2018, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, visited Varanasi, Uttar
Pradesh. During his visit, he dedicated, inaugurated or laid the foundation stone of projects
worth Rs. 2413 crore.
Constitution of new Boards of Governors for the IIMs as per the IIM Act 2017 approved
• On November 13, 2018, Government approved the process of constitution of new Boards of
Governors for the IIMs as per the IIM Act 2017.This was announced by Human Resources
Development Minister Prakash Javadekar.
MNRE presented draft Indian Wind Turbine Certification Scheme (IWTCS)
• On November 13, 2018, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy prepared a draft of new
Scheme comprises of guidelines for the benefit of all the stakeholders from concept to lifetime
of wind turbine called Indian Wind Turbine Certification Scheme (IWTCS).For further
info: Click Here

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Government set up state of-the-art National Data Repository

• On November 13, 2018, Government set up a state of -the- art National Data Repository. This
was announced by the Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan at
the DG Carbons Roadshow programme in Abu Dhabi.
India represented by INS Rana at Surabaya in Navy Bilateral Exercise with Indonesia
• On November 12, 2018, INS Rana reached the port of Surabaya to participate in the 7-day
inaugural edition of Indian Navy – Indonesian Navy Bilateral Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’.
India increased its financial contribution to UNRWA
• On November 13, 2018, India increased its financial contribution to the UN agency for
Palestinian refugees, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). It was
increased five-fold to the agency’s core budget, from one million dollars in 2016 to five million
dollars in 2018.
Kochi signed MoU with Vilnius for urban planning
• On November 13, 2018, Kochi Corporation and Vilnius signed a memorandum of
understanding of cooperation in Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania.It was signed as a part of
the European Union (EU) project ‘International Urban Cooperation’.
MoS Ayush laid foundation stone for All India Institute of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy in
Goa
• On November 13, 2018, Union minister of state for Ayush Shripad Naik laid the foundation
stone for the All India Institute of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy at Dhargal, North Goa. The
project will be a medical hub and will contribute to research due to its proximity to the
biodiverse Western Ghats and the sea.
UP cabinet approved renaming of Faizabad as Ayodhya
• On November 13, 2018, the Uttar Pradesh government presided over by Chief Minister Yogi
Adityanath approved renaming of Faizabad and Allahabad divisions as Ayodhya and
Prayagraj respectively.
Overview of First Lady of Republic of Korea’s 4-day visit to India
• On November 4, 2018, First Lady of the Republic of Korea Mrs. Kim Jung-sook arrived in New
Delhi to start her 4-day visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra
Modi.……………Click here to Read more
UNICEF- Atal Tinkering Lab Hackthon launched jointly on Children’s Day 2018
• On November 14, 2018, NITI Aayog and UNICEF launched UNICEF- Atal Tinkering
LabHackthon to commemorate Children’s Day to encourage children towards making new
innovations.
Union Minister Mahesh Sharma Inaugurates 38th India International Trade Fair
• On 14th November 2018, the 38th edition of India International Trade Fair (IITF) was
inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Culture, Mahesh Sharma at Pragati Maidan, in New
Delhi. Theme of the 38th IITF was: ‘Rural Enterprises in India’.
Union Agriculture Minister launched NCDC’s new scheme to promote young entrepreneurs in
cooperatives
• On November 14, 2018, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh launched of a scheme
named “Yuva Sahakar-Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme”.This scheme
was launched while inaugurating the 65th All India Cooperative Week organised by
the National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI) in New Delhi.
Rs 75 coin to be issued by government to mark 75th anniversary of Tricolour hoisting by Netaji
Subhash Chandra Bose
• On November 14, 2018, the Ministry of Finance issued a notification regarding the release of
the Rs 75 coin to commemorate 75th anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose hoisting the
Tricolour for the first time at Port Blair in Andaman Nicober Islands.

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
The UK India Business Council launched New Report
• On November 5, 2018, UK India Business Council released its new report named: ‘Beyond the
Top 200-Effective International Collaboration for Indian Higher Education’.This would enable
young Indians to receive the world’s best higher education in India.
Stamps with Diyas lamps to mark the celebration of Deepawali issued by United Nations Postal
System
• On November 8, 2018, to mark the celebration of Deepawali, United Nations Postal
System issued stamps with Diyas lamps.India's Permanent Representative to the UN Syed
Akbaruddin acknowledged the gesture and the stamps have been made available at UN
headquarters post office and online.
China taps India as digital economy partner
• China has involved India as a digital partner, as part of Beijing’s drive to cyber-connect with
Eurasia, its new frontier for trade and investments. At a conference on defining common
international standards for two-dimensional (2D) barcodes, Chinese officials announced that
India is already on board in this global exercise.
Fifth World Internet Conference (WIC) held in China
• From November 7 to 9, 2018, the 5th World Internet Conference (WIC), also known as
the Wuzhen Summit, was held in Wuzhen, China.It aimed to bring out exchanges, mutual
learning, cooperation and sharing in the digital fields and stressed on peace and development
of the global cyberspace.
Palau became the First Country in the World to ban Reef-Killing Sunscreen
• On November 10, 2018, Palau became the first country in the world to impose a ban
on sunscreens toxic to coral reefs.The laws passed by the Western Pacific nation will go into
effect in 2020.
CIMAP signed agreement with US-based RIFM for improving the quality of fragrant oils
• On November 10, 2018, the Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) signed
an agreement with US-based Research Institute for Fragrant Materials (RIFM) for improving
quality of fragnant oils.This MOU will help in standardizing the fragrant material produced
in India and bringing it to an international level.
Overview of Vice President’s 7-day Visit to three South African Countries
• On October 31, 2018, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu embarked on a seven-day 3-South
African nation visit to Botswana, Zimbabwe and Malawi.in order to inaugurate the India Africa
Center for Agriculture and Rural Development……………………………..Click here to Read more
Indian Food and Agro Buyer Seller Meet was held in Jeddah
• On November 11, 2018, a Food and Agro Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM) was held in Jeddah.It was
inaugurated by: Md. Noor Rahman Sheikh, Consul General of India in Jeddah and
Hassan IbraheemDahlan, Secretary General of Jeddah Chamber.
2-day annual meeting of WEF Global Future Councils begins in Dubai
• On November 13, 2018, the 2 day 3rd annual meeting of World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global
Future Councils concluded in Dubai, UAE to identify new ideas and models that can be applied
to critical global challenges.
Iceland, the safest and South Africa the least to visit
• On November 13, 2018, according to a report by Which? Travel, Iceland is the safest country to
visit. It ranked 20 of the most popular destinations around the world for its safety.South
Africa came last owing to a high risk of crime, health and terrorism.
RCEP trade ministers meet held in Singapore
• On November 12, 2018, the 2-day meeting for trade Ministers of Regional Comprehensive
Economic Partnership began in Singapore. Indian delegation will be headed by : Union Minister
for Commerce and Industry Shri. Suresh Prabhu.

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Overview of 3-day visit of Vice President of India to France

• On November 9, 2018, Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu embarked on a 3-day
visit to France and also inaugurated the Indian Armed Forces Memorial at Villers-
Guislain town to commemorate the contribution of the soldiers to the freedom of France in
the World War I.………………..Click here to Read more
India to top US as 2nd-largest carbon emitter from power
• On November 13, 2018, according to the report by the International Energy Agency titled
‘World Energy Outlook’, India would surpass US as the 2nd biggest emitter of carbon dioxide
from the power sector in the world after China.

BANKING & FINANCE

HDFC Bank hiked deposit rates; Bank of Baroda raised lending rate
• On November 7, 2018, HDFC Bank raised interest rates on deposits by up to 0.5 per cent for
various tenors.Similarly, Bank of Baroda hiked lending rates by 0.1 per cent.
World Bank, Centre and Andhra govt signed an MOU to $172 million loan
• On November 7, 2018, the Central and Andhra Pradesh governments and the World Bank have
signed the loan agreement for $172.20 million to enhance agricultural productivity,
profitability, and climate resilience of poor and marginalised farmers in Andhra Pradesh.
Reserve Bank liberalized norms governing external commercial borrowings for infrastructure
creation
• On November 8, 2018, Reserve Bank of India liberalized the rules governing external
commercial borrowing for infrastructure firms in terms of both tenure and the hedging
requirements. These changes will facilitate infra companies to raise resources overseas.
Reserve Bank of India plans on setting up payments ombudsman
• On November 8, 2018, Reserve Bank of India announced its plan to establish an ombudsman
for digital payments by March 2019. It would address increasing number of complaints
currently being handled by the banking ombudsman.
Paytm tied up with 2 govt depts in Karnataka for better payment experience
• On November 8, 2018, Paytm partnered with two government departments in Karnataka for
seamless payment experience.Further, Paytm extended a cashback of 10 per cent for upto a
maximum of Rs 20 per user on a minimum transaction amount of Rs 200 for payments.
Centre to infuse Rs 3,054 cr as capital in Allahabad Bank
• On Nov.9 2018 According to a notification to the National Stock Exchange , Allahabad bank has
informed that Rs.3,054 crore was infused by centre as an investment during the current
financial year 2018-19.
Enforcement Directorate flagged RBI of ponzi scheme in name of Islamic banking
• On November 9, 2018, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) flagged the RBI about the activities of
a Karnataka-based firm charging it with running a ponzi scheme “in the name of Islamic
banking or halal investment”.
31 NBFC registrations cancelled by RBI
• On November 9, 2018, the Reserve Bank of India cancelled the certificate of registrations of as
many as 31 non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) for unspecified reasons.A majority 27 of
the 31 companies which lost their licences are from Bengal.
The List is as follows: Click Here

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BUSINESS & ECONOMY

India pledged contribution of $13.36 mn for UN agencies, development activities
• On November 7, 2018, 1st Secretary in India's Permanent Mission to the UN, Mahesh Kumar, on
behalf of India pledged contributions of USD 13.36 million for the various UN agencies and
development activities during the 2018 United Nations Pledging Conference for Development
Activities at the UN Headquarters in New York, USA.
India's economic growth to slow to 7.3% in 2019: Moody's
• On November 8, 2018, Moody’s Investor Service in its report titled ‘Global Macro Outlook
2019-20' stated that Indian economy will slow down to 7.3% in 2019. Indian economy will
expand 7.4 per cent in 2018, but the growth will slow down to 7.3 per cent in the next fiscal.
UN World Food Programme, Alibaba Group partnered to eliminate hunger
• On November 8, 2018, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and Alibaba
Group (Alibaba) entered into a strategic partnership to support efforts to achieve
the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 – a world with zero hunger
US exempted India from certain sanctions for development of Chabahar port in Iran
• On November 7, 2018, the United States exempted India from imposition of certain sanctions
for the development of the strategically-located Chabahar Port in Iran.All these sanctions were
made under the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012 (IFCA).
India become 2nd largest smartphone market behind China
• On November 9, 2018, according to a report by research firm Canalys, India overtook US as
the 2nd largest smartphone market after China.
Nokia, Infosys collaborate to drive enterprise digital transformation
• On November 8, 2018, Finnish mobile telecom network maker Nokia and Indian IT services
firm Infosys joined hands to work in AI and machine learning driven solutions.It will couple
technology, products and services from Nokia with platform solutions, engineering and
operations management expertise from Infosys.
India to export 50,000 tonnes of sugar to China
• On November 10, 2018, a contract was signed for exporting 50,000 tonnes of raw sugar by
the Indian Sugar Mills Association with COFCO, a government of China PSU.
ISPRL and ADNOC signed MOU for storage of Crude Oil
• On November 12, 2018, Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd (ISPRL) signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
in Abu Dhabi. Under the MoU, ADNOC is expected to store crude in compartments at Padur.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Anupam Kher conferred with 'Distinguished Fellow' award by US think-tank
• On November 3, 2018, Veteran actor Anupam Kher was honoured as a 'Distinguished
Fellow' by IndiaGlobal a leading think-tank that works on issues concerning non-resident
Indians.
Samay Godika Wins Breakthrough Junior Challenge for 2018
• Samay Godika from Boston won the fourth annual "Breakthrough Junior Challenge" for 2018, a
global science video competition. Samay Godika is 16 years old.
Ayodhya Deepotsav 2018 enters Guinness Book of World Records
• On 6th November 2018, a new world record was set as 3,01,152 diyas were lit on the banks of
River Sarayu, during Deepostav 2018, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.Deepostav 2018 was
organised by Uttar Pradesh government on the occasion of Diwali.

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Arunima Sinha, world's first Indian woman amputee to scale Everest gets honourary doctorate
in UK
• On 6th November 2018, Arunima Sinha was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University
of Strathclyde of United Kingdom in Glasgow, Scotland.She has been awarded for her
inspirational achievements in mountaineering.
Actor Jayant Sawarkar to get Maharashtra government's Natvarya Prabhakar Panshikar
Lifetime Achievement award
• Marathi actor Jayant Sawarkar will be awarded the Maharashtra government's Natvarya
Prabhakar Panshikar Lifetime Achievement award in the field of theatre. Also, Tabla
artist Vinayak Thorat will be awarded the Sangeetacharya Annasaheb Kirloskar Lifetime
Achievement.
Super 30 founder Anand Kumar honoured with education award ‘Global Education Award’ in
Dubai
• On November 8, 2018, Mathematician and Super 30 founder Anand Kumar was
awarded ‘Global Education Award’.This was awarded by Malabar Gold & Diamonds’, flagship
company of Malabar Group, a leading Indian business conglomerate.
Centre awards Assam Police for “good practices” under CCTNS
• On 30th October 2018, Union government awarded the Assam Police for “good practices” under
the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS), an e-governance project.The
award was presented at the 2-day conference on “CCTNS–Good practices and Success Stories”
organised by the National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) in New Delhi.
Jawahar Lal Sarin conferred with France’s highest civilian honour
• On November 9, 2018, Jawahar Lal Sarin was conferred with France’s highest civilian honour
‘Knight of the Legion of Honour’. It was given by French Ambassador to
India Alexandre Ziegler.
Indian journalist Swati Chaturvedi wins 2018 London Press Freedom Award
• On 8th November 2018, Swati Chaturvedi, an Indian freelance journalist, won the 2018 London
Press Freedom Award for Courage in UK.She is the author of the book ‘I am a Troll: Inside the
Secret World of the BJP’s Digital Army’.
ATP World Tour Awards 2018 announced
• On November 11, 2018, ATP World Tour Awards 2018 were announced.They were presented
by Moët & Chandon………..Click here to find the winners of the award
UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage announced for the year 2018
• On November 9, 2018, winners of 2018 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage
Conservation was announced.10 projects from five countries such as Australia, China, India,
Japan and Thailand have been recognized by an international Jury of conservation experts.
Mountaineer Satyarup Siddhanta became 1st Indian to scale Mt Giluwe
• On November 12, 2018, Indian mountaineer Satyarup Siddhanta became the first Indian to
climb Mt Giluwe – the second highest mountain in Papua New Guinea. He summited an
elevation of 4,367 metres which will be followed by Mt Wilhelm – the highest mountain of
Papua New Guinea.
Dr Debabhuson Borah announced winner of Munin Barkotoki Literary Award 2018
• On November 12, 2018, young writer-critic Dr Debabhuson Borah was announced as the
winner of the prestigious Munin Barkotoki Literary Award 2018 in Assam.He was honoured for
his contribution for his book on literary criticism titled ‘Nirbochon’.
Amnesty International strips Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi of ‘Ambassador of Conscience’
Award
• Amnesty International has withdrawn its ‘Ambassador of Conscience’ Award which had given
to Myanmar Councillor Aung San Suu Kyi, due to her inability effort to stop violence against the
Rohingya Muslim minority.

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Elvis Presley among recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom

• On 10th November 2018, 7 people including Elvis Presley were announced as recipients
of Presidential Medal of Freedom, by the White House, United States. Elvis Presley is awarded
the medal posthumously for his contribution to American culture.
Dr. Martha Farrell received lifetime achievement award
• On November 13, 2018, Late Dr. Martha Farrell was honored with the “Lifetime Achievement
Award” at the 6th Indian Social Work Congress in New Delhi.
Six winners of Infosys Prize 2018 for science and research announced
• On November 13, 2018, Six eminent professors were selected for the Infosys Prize 2018 across
different categories of science and research.The Infosys Prize seeks to honour the efforts of
some of the brightest scientists and researchers and is given by Infosys Science Foundation
(ISF).The Awardees are…..click here to read more
Lionel Messi wins 6th La Liga Player of the Year award (football)
• On 12th November 2018, Barcelona forward Lionel Messi was declared La Liga league’s best
player of the 2017-18 campaign, by Marca at an awards ceremony in Barcelona, Spain.The
award was presented at Marca’s football awards for the 2017-18 season.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNS

India re-elected as a Member of the ITU Council for another 4-year term
• On November 7, 2018, India was re-elected as a Member of the International
Telecommunications Union (ITU) Council for another 4-year term (2019-2022) at the elections
of the council held during ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2018 at Dubai, UAE.
Citigroup appoints John Dugan as its new chairman
• Citigroup has appointed John Dugan, a former comptroller of the currency, as its
new chairman.He will succeed Michael O’Neill, who will retire at the end of 2018.
Tesla named board director to replace Musk
• On November 8, 2018, electric car pioneer Tesla named Robyn Denholm, chair of the company
replacing Elon Musk. She has been an independent director of Tesla since 2014 and heads its
audit committee.
Retired Gauhati High Court judge appointed as the first chairperson of Lokayukta in Meghalaya
• On November 8, 2018, Justice (Retd) of Gauhati High Court, Pranoy Kumar Musahary, was
sworn in as the chairperson of Meghalaya’s first Lokayukta.
Jeff Sessions resigns as United States Attorney General
• On 7th November 2018, United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigned from his position,
at US President Donald Trump’s request.
Lok Sabha Secy Gen Snehlata Shrivastava gets one-year extension
• On November 8 2018 Speaker Sumitra Mahajan extended tenure of Snehlata Shrivastava, the
first woman Secretary General of the Lok Sabha for one year from December 1, 2018 up to
November 30, 2019.She was scheduled to retire on November 30 2018.
Ashok Kumar Gupta appointed as the chairman of Competition Commission of India
• On November 9, 2018, former IAS officer Ashok Kumar Gupta was appointed
the chairperson of the Competition Commission of India (CCI). He replaced acting chairperson
Mr. Sudhir Mittal.
3 IRS officers inducted as members of CBDT
• On November 9, 2018, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), headed by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi, appointed 3 IRS officers as the members of CBDT.The 3 appointments
are as follows: P K Dash, Akhilesh Ranjan and Neena Kumar.
Centre cleared appointments of Chief Justices of 4 High Courts
• On November 10, 2018, the Central government cleared the appointment of Chief Justices
of 4 High Courts namely: Allahabad, Patna, Madhya Pradesh and Tripura.

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Abhay Kumar appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Madagascar
• On 9th November 2018, Abhay Kumar was appointed the next Ambassador of India to the
Republic of Madagascar. At present he is Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) at the Indian Embassy
of Brasilia.
Siddharth Tiwari joined BIS as Chief Representative for Asia, Pacific
• On November 13, 2018, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) announced appointment
of Siddharth Tiwari as Chief Representative for Asia and the Pacific. He succeeded Eli
Remolona, who was Chief Representative of the Asian Office from 2008 to 2018.
Arnab Goswami among 4 new members of Nehru Memorial Museum and Library Society
• The Centre has appointed 4 new members to the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library
(NMML) Society. They replace 3 previous members and one member who had resigned. Pratap
Bhanu Mehta had resigned in 2016.
Vodafone appoints Sanjiv Ahuja as a non-executive director
• On 9th November 2018, Vodafone Group appointed Sanjiv Ahuja as a non-executive
director with immediate effect. Sanjiv Ahuja is the Chairman of Tillman Global Holdings, which
was founded by him in 2013.
Sadananda Gowda, Narendra Singh Tomar given charge of Ananth Kumar’s portfolios
• On November 13 2018, Union Ministers DV Sadananda Gowda and Narendra Singh
Tomar were assigned additional portfolios of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers and the
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs due to the sudden demise of Union Minister and Karnataka
BJP leader Ananth Kumar.
Apple appoints Nokia veteran Ashish Chowdhary as its India operation head
• On 13th November 2018, Apple appointed Ashish Chowdhary as its India operation head.
Ashish Chowdhary is Chief Customer Operations Officer at Nokia Networks. He will leave
Nokia Networks at the end of 2018.
Abhay Thakur appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Federal Republic of
Nigeria
• On 12th November 2018, Abhay Thakur was appointed the next High Commissioner of India to
the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He will replace B.N.Reddy.
Flipkart Group CEO Binny Bansal resigned with immediate effect
• On November 14, 2018, Binny Bansal , CEO of Flipkart, the Indian e-commerce giant group
resigned from the post. Kalyan Krishnamurthy will continue to be the CEO of the company.
Vinod Dasari, CEO and MD of Ashok Leyland stepped down
• On November 13, 2018, Vinod Dasari, CEO and MD of Ashok Leyland announced his
resignation from the company citing personal reasons. Upon his resignation, the board of the
company assigned Dheeraj Hinduja to step in as executive chairman (EC) with immediate
effect.

ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

Tripura government to acquire 26% shares of Palatana thermal project from IL&FS
• Tripura government will start a dialogue for the purchase of 26 % equity shares of the Palatana
gas thermal power project from the Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS).It is
run by ONGC Tripura Power Company (OTPC).

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

NASA's Hubble Space telescope spots Cosmic Smiley among colourful galaxies
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s Hubble Space telescope has spotted a
formation of galaxies that look like a smiling face in the sky. The image of galaxies looking like a
smiling face was captured with Hubble telescope’s Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3).
UAV - CH7: China unveils 'most advanced' stealth drone
• On 6th November 2018, China unveiled UAV - CH7, its new-generation stealth combat
unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), claimed to be the most advanced drone developed so far by
China. China has become the second country, following the US, to produce high-altitude long-
endurance combat UAVs with advanced penetration capabilities.
China unveils replica of its first permanently crewed space station
• China has unveiled a replica of its first permanently crewed space station, which will replace
the International Space Station. The replica was displayed at the Air Show China 2018 held in
Zhuhai, China. The core module was 17 metres in length.
"Mahila-E-Haat": online portal to promote women farmers and entrepreneurs launched by
WCD
• On November 8, 2018, the Women and Child Development Ministry launched an
online marketing portal named: “Mahila-E-Haat” for promoting women farmers and
entrepreneurs for unique organic products of the women farmers and entrepreneurs from
across the country.
Bug covered ‘bionic mushroom’ generates clean energy
• US scientists have tested an idea of producing electricity from a mushroom covered in bacteria.
The scientists used 3D printing to attach clusters of energy-producing bugs to the cap of a
button mushroom.
World’s First AI News Anchor Unveiled In China
• On 8th November 2018, Xinhua, China’s state-run press agency, unveiled the world’s first
artificial intelligence (AI) anchor that can read news in English and Chinese. Two AI news
anchors were unveiled. One reads news in English and the other in Chinese.
NASA’s Ralph probe set to visit Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids in 2021
• NASA’s Ralph, a space instrument, will travel with the Lucy mission to Jupiter’s Trojan
asteroids, in 2021. The Lucy spacecraft carries a near-twin of Ralph named L’Ralph. L’Ralph
will investigate Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids.
IIT Researchers Develop Carbon Nanomaterials for Simultaneous Detection & Destruction of
Cancer Cells
• Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, have developed fluorescent
carbon nanodots for simultaneous detection and destruction of cancer cells. The research team
is led by P Gopinath.
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inducts K9 Vajra, M777 howitzer guns into Army
• On 9th November 2018, the Army inducted new artillery guns and equipment, including K9
Vajra and M777 howitzers, at Deolali artillery centre in Nashik district, Maharashtra.
World’s Largest Brain-Like Supercomputer Switched On For First Time
• Spiking Neural Network Architecture (SpiNNaker) machine, the world’s largest supercomputer
designed to work like the human brain has been switched on for the first time.It has a million-
processor-core.
IIT-Madras develops portable cold storage device
• Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) has developed a portable solar-powered cold
storage device for storing vegetables, fruits, etc. It has a capacity of 500 kg. It will help farmers
store their produce for sufficient time.

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ISRO invites foreign experiments for 2023 Venus mission

• Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has issued an announcement of opportunity
(AO) to international space scientists to propose their scientific payloads to be carried on
its mission to Venus planned for 2023.
NASA to send organs-on-chips to space
• NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) has planned to send tissue
chips or organs-on-chips, to the International Space Station (ISS) to test their response to
stress, drugs and genetic changes.This“Tissue Chips in Space” initiative will help to understand
the role of microgravity on human health and disease.
ISRO successfully launch GSLV Mk III-D2 carrying GSAT-29 satellite
• On 14th November 2018, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its
latest communication satellite GSAT-29, which was put in Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit by
India’s 5th generation heavy-lift rocket Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III D2
(GSLV-Mk III D2).

ENVIRONMENT
Ozone layer recovering: four-yearly review of the Montreal Protocol
• On 5th November 2018, the four-yearly review of the Montreal Protocol by United Nations
stated that, the ozone layer is recovering at a rate of 1 to 3 % per decade. The report was
released by the United Nations Environment Programme and the World Meteorological
Organisation (WMO) in Quito, Ecuador.
Cyclonic storm ‘GAJA’ over West central and adjoining East central & South Bay of Bengal
• Tamil Nadu, Puducherry coast, South Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema and Kerala have
been alerted of Cyclonic storm ‘GAJA’. It is expected to move west-southwestwards and
intensify into a Severe Cyclonic Storm.

SPORTS
Thailand’s Luksika Kumkhum wins first WTA title in the L&T Mumbai Open
• On 4th November 2018, Thailand’s Luksika Kumkhum defeated Russia’s Irina Khromacheva
and won her first WTA (Women's Tennis Association) title by winning the singles title in
the L&T Mumbai Open at the Cricket Club of India courts, in Mumbai.
Rohit Sharma becomes first batsman to hit four T20I hundreds
• On 6th November 2018, Rohit Sharma became the first batsman to score four Twenty20
International (T20I) centuries.He achieved this feat in 58 balls during the second T20I match
against the West Indies in Lucknow.
34th National Junior Athletics Championships 2018 in Ranchi
• From 2nd to 5th November 2018, 34th National Junior Athletics Championships 2018 was held
at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand.It was organized by Jharkhand
Athletics Association under the guidance of Athletics Federation of India (AFI). This is an
Annual Athletics event of AFI….click here to read more.
Former India U-19 speedster Saurabh Netravalkar named captain of United States national
cricket team
• Saurabh Netravalkar, a former Mumbai medium pacer and India U-19 cricketer, has been
appointed captain of the United States national cricket team. Saurabh Netravalkar is a 27-year-
old software engineer.
11th Asian Air Gun Championship in Kuwait
• From 3rd to 9th November 2018, 11th Asian Air Gun championship was held at Sheikh Sabah Al
Ahmad Olympic Shooting Complex at Kuwait City, in Kuwait. India’s junior shooters won a total
of 11 medals: 4 gold, 5 silver and 2 bronze medals.

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2018 Fuzhou China Open (badminton tournament)

• From 6th to 11th November 2018, 2018 Fuzhou China Open badminton tournament was held
in Fuzhou, China.It was the 23rd tournament of the 2018 BWF (Badminton World Federation)
World Tour. It was part of the China Masters championships….click here to read more
Czech Republic beats defending champion U.S. and win Fed Cup 2018 (tennis)
• On 11th November 2018, Czech Republic won the 2018 Fed Cup Trophy for the 6th time in eight
years, in Czech Republic. Czech Republic defeated defending champion United States 3-0 in the
final and won the 2018 Fed Cup.
West Indies tour of India 2018
• From 4th October to 11th November 2018, the international cricket team of West Indies visited
India and played 2 Test matches, 5 One Day Internationals (ODIs) matches and 3 Twenty20
International (T20I) matches. India won the Test Series 2-0 against West Indies.
Odisha government signs MoU with AIFF to host national camps, become home of Indian
Arrows
• On 12th November 2018, Odisha government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with All India Football Federation (AIFF) to host National team camps and become the home of
the I-League side Indian Arrows.
Pacer Munaf Patel announces retirement from all forms of competitive cricket
• On 9th November 2018, Indian fast bowler Munaf Patel announced his retirement from all
forms of cricket. . He has played 13 Tests, 70 ODIs and 3 T20Is for India. He was part of the
2011 World Cup winning team.
Football: Former England and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole retires
• On 13th November 2018, former England midfielder Joe Cole announced
his retirement from football. He has played for clubs like West Ham, Chelsea, Liverpool, etc.
Lewis Hamilton wins Brazilian Grand Prix
• On 11th November 2018, five-time world champion Lewis Hamilton won Brazilian Grand
Prix in Brazil. This is Lewis Hamilton’s 10th victory of 2018 and 72nd victory of his career.

OBITUARY
K P S Srivastava, a veteran PTI (Press Trust of India) journalist passed away
• On 6th November 2018, K P Srivastava, a former PTI (Press Trust of India) journalist, passed
away following a short term illness. He was 93 years old.
Bhajan singer Vinod Agarwal passes away
• On 6th November 2018, Bhajan singer Vinod Agrawal passed away following a short term
illness, in New Delhi. He was 63 years old.
Veteran Marathi actor Lalan Sarang dies in Pune
• On 9th November 2018, theatre and Marathi film actor Lalan Sarang passed away due to age-
related ailments in Pune, Maharashtra.She was 79 years old.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Ananth Kumar Passes Away
• On 12th November 2018, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, and Chemicals and
Fertilizers H.N. Ananth Kumar,passed away after combating lung cancer in Bengaluru.He was
59 years old.
Eminent economist & Free trade advocate T.N. Srinivasan passes away
• On 10th November 2018, eminent economist Thirukodikaval Nilakanta Srinivasan passed away
in Chennai. He was 85 years old. He was a Professor of Economics and International Area
Studies Emeritus at Yale University.
Former Supreme Court judge S N Phukan passed away
• On November 11, 2018, Former Supreme Court Judge Sailendu Nath Phukan passed away
at 83. He was also Chief Justices of Himachal Pradesh and Odisha High Courts. He has served as

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a part-time Member of the Meghalaya Board of Revenue, Chairman of the Assam Human Rights
Commission.
Veteran sports journalist Roshan Lal Sethi passes away
• On 10th November 2018, sports journalist Roshan Lal Sethi died following a long term illness,
at his residence in Delhi.He also worked with the Indian Express, Hindustan Times, National
Herald, Navbharat Times and Sandhya Times.
Eminent Odia singer Chitta Jena passes away in Cuttack
• On 13th November 2018, Odia singer Chitta Jena died following a short term illness in Cuttack,
Odisha. He awarded Prafulla Kar Samman for his remarkable achievement in the field of music.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

“Notes of a Dream: The Authorized Biography of A.R. Rahman”
• On 3rd November 2018, Oscar award winning musician A.R. Rahman’s biography “Notes of a
Dream: The Authorized Biography of A.R. Rahman” was launched in Mumbai. The biography
has been written by author Krishna Trilok.
Ex-Minister Ramanath Rai releases book ‘Arivu’ on Mouth Cancer by Dr.Murali Mohan
Chunthar
• On November 7 is observed as National Cancer Awareness Day in India each year.On same day
Dr. Murali Mohan Chunthar has written a book named “Arivu” and released in Mangaluru.This
book explains about Mouth Cancer and prevention of the disease.
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu launches book of ‘Yoga And Mindfulness’
• On 29th October 2018, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu released the book ‘Yoga and
Mindfulness’ authored by Yoga exponent, Ms. Mansi Gulati, at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Conference Hall, Vice President’s House, in New Delhi.

IMPORTANT DAYS
International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed
Conflict - 6 November
• On 6th November 2018, International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment
in War and Armed Conflict was observed all over the world. This day aims to create awareness
about the damaging effects of war and armed conflict on the environment.
International Day of Radiology – November 8
• On 8th November 2018, International Day of Radiology was observed throughout the
world. This day marks the date of discovery of the existence of X-rays by Wilhelm Conrad
Röntgen in 1895.Main theme of International Day of Radiology 2018 is: Cardiac imaging.
National cancer awareness day
• On November 7 is celebrated as National Cancer Day annually. It was revived by Union Health
Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan in 2014.
World legal service day-Nov 9
• Legal Services Day is celebrated every year on 9th of November. The aim of celebrating the
Legal Services Day is to offer the free of charge, proficient and legal services to the people of
weaker sections of society.
World Science Day for Peace and Development – 10 November
• On 10th November 2018, World Science Day for Peace and Development was celebrated all
over the world.Theme: for 2018 World Science Day for Peace and Development is “Science, a
Human Right”.
Uttarakhand celebrates its 18th Foundation Day – November 9
• On 9th November 2018, Uttarakhand celebrated its 18th Foundation Day. On 9th November
2000, Uttarakhand was carved out of Uttar Pradesh and formed as a separate state.
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National education day – November 11

• On 11th November 2018, National education day was celebrated across India. This day recalls
the contribution of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad to education in India.
Public Service Broadcasting Day observed across India – November 12
• On 12th November 2018, Public Service Broadcasting Day was celebrated across India.
Public Service Broadcasting Day is celebrated annually to commemorate the only visit of
Mahatma Gandhi to the studio of All India Radio, Delhi in 1947.
Indian Army dedicates 2018 to welfare of Disabled Soldiers
• On 12th November 2018, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat announced that Indian Army has
dedicated the Year 2018 to the welfare of Disabled Soldiers who have been disabled in the line
of duty, when serving for India.
World Antibiotic Awareness Week (Nov 12-18)
• On November 12, 2018 marks the commencement of World Antibiotic Awareness Week
(WAAW) that would conclude in November 18, 2018. It is observed to increase global
awareness of antibiotic resistance and to encourage best practices among the general
public.For Further Information: Click Here
World Pneumonia Day – November 12
• On 12th November 2018, World Pneumonia Day was observed throughout the world. This day
aims to create awareness about pneumonia and focus the efforts to protect, prevent and treat
pneumonia.
World Kindness Day – November 13
• On 13th November 2018, World Kindness Day was celebrated all over the world. World
Kindness Day highlights good deeds in the society, and stresses on the importance kindness as
a binding factor between members of the society.
Children’s Day: November 14
• On 14th November 2018, Children’s day was celebrated in India to commemorate the first
prime minister of independent India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s 129th birth anniversary.
World Diabetes Day – November 14
• On 14th November 2018, World Diabetes Day was observed throughout the world.Theme: for
World Diabetes Day 2018 and 2019 is “The Family and Diabetes”. Also, the month
of November is Diabetes Awareness Month.
Indian Army observes Vigilance Awareness Week – 29th October to 3rd November 2018
• From 29th October to 3rd November 2018 ‘Vigilance Awareness Week’ was observed by Indian
Army regarding maintaining core values of honesty and integrity in the organization. The
theme of Vigilance Awareness Week 2018 was “Eradicate Corruption-Build a New India”.
West Bengal Observes ‘Rosogolla Day’ On November 14
• On 14th November 2018, West Bengal observed ‘Rosogolla Day’ to commemorate the first
anniversary of receiving Geographical Indication or GI tag for West Bengal’s famous sweet
Rosogolla as ‘Bengal’s Rosogolla’.

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