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28 Nov 2024

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Roche CEO Thomas Schinecker to Lead IFPMA as New President

  • The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA) appointed Thomas Schinecker, CEO of Roche, as its new President. Schinecker, who served as IFPMA Vice-President for two years, will be joined by Rob Davis, CEO of MSD, as the Vice-President. The leadership transition follows the completion of Albert Bourla's term as President.
  • Schinecker's appointment marks a significant shift in IFPMA's leadership. As President Albert Bourla emphasised the organization's role in driving innovative medicines and vaccines. Schinecker, in his new role, aims to propel the industry forward with bold policies and pioneering innovations.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Alphabet Gets CCI Nod to Invest in Flipkart

  • The Competition Commission granted approval to Alphabet's arm Shoreline International Holdings LLC to acquire a stake in Walmart Group firm Flipkart.
  • Shoreline International Holding is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Google's parent firm Alphabet Inc. It is a holding company and does not own or operate any Google products or services.
  • The deal includes subscribing to Flipkart shares and an arrangement between Shoreline's affiliate and Flipkart's subsidiary for specific services.
  • Flipkart operates primarily in wholesale trade and e-commerce, facilitating transactions between Indian sellers and customers. The investment aligns with Alphabet's broader push into the Indian digital economy.

Google Appoints Ex-Apple Executive Mitul Shah to Lead Pixel Business

  • Google roped in the former head of consumer sales at Apple India Mitul Shah to lead its Pixel smartphone devices and services business in the country.
  • With more than nine years of experience in the tech field, Shah will help lead the effort to increase sales of Google's Pixel smartphones in India.
  • This move shows how serious Google is about expanding its influence in India, where there is a huge market for smartphones.
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SPORTS

Gujarat's Urvil Patel Hits Fastest T20 Ton by an Indian

  • India batter Urvil Patel, playing for his home state of Gujarat in the domestic T20 tournament Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), scored the fastest ton in T20 cricket. Patel took just 28 balls to reach the 100 – second only to Estonia's Sahil Chauhan's 27-ball world record against Cyprus. Patel now also holds the record for the fastest T20 ton by an Indian – taking over Rishabh Pant's 32-ball record from 2018 in SMAT.

India's Divith Reddy Wins World Cadets Chess Championship

  • Eight-year-old Divith Reddy of Hyderabad, Telangana, won the Under-8 World Cadets Chess Championship in Montesilvano, Italy.
  • Divith secured 9 out of the possible 11 points in the Under-8 World Cadets Chess Championship and was tied with fellow Indian Sattwik Swain and the Chinese Ziming Guo. However, due to a better tie-break score, Divith Reddy was awarded the gold medal, Sattwik Swain the silver medal, and the Chinese Ziming Guo got the bronze medal.
  • Divith, with a FIDE rating of 1784, started the Championships brilliantly by winning the first four of his matches. However, he lost his next two matches but bounced back to win his last five matches and the title.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Hemant Soren's Fourth Stint as Jharkhand Chief Minister

  • Hemant Soren took oath as the 14th Chief Minister of Jharkhand after his Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led coalition won the 2024 state elections by securing 56 out of the total 81 Assembly seats. This is the 49-year-old's fourth stint as the Chief Minister of the state.
  • The oath of office was administered by Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar, with several top leaders of the INDIA bloc and other dignitaries who attended the ceremony.

Government Accepts Opposition Demand for Extension to Waqf Panel

  • While parliamentary proceedings got washed out for the second consecutive day amid protests by Congress-led Opposition on Gautam Adani's bribery indictment and Sambhal violence in Uttar Pradesh, the Centre offered an olive branch by acceding to its demands for extending the deadline for presenting the report on Waqf Bill by a joint Parliamentary panel till the Budget session and holding a discussion on the Constitution in Rajya Sabha.

President Droupadi Murmu Unveils Sanskrit and Maithili Translations of the Indian Constitution

  • President Droupadi Murmu commemorated the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution by releasing a commemorative coin and stamp during the 'Samvidhan Diwas' celebrations at Samvidhan Sadan in Parliament.
  • Murmu also released three books on the Constitution to mark the occasion. The books, titled 'Making of the Constitution of India: A Glimpse', 'Making of the Constitution of India & its Glorious Journey'* and a booklet dedicated to the art of the Constitution, were released by dignitaries from both Houses of Parliament.
  • The President also unveiled translated versions of the Constitution in Sanskrit and Maithili.
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DEFENCE

Scientist Jaiteerth Joshi Takes Charge as New Chief of BrahMos Aerospace

  • Jaiteerth Raghavendra Joshi was appointed as the new Chief of BrahMos Aerospace, the organisation behind the world's most potent supersonic cruise missile system. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, Joshi has made significant contributions to missile technology, non-destructive testing (NDT), and the professional skill development of industry experts.
  • An alumnus of Osmania University, where he earned his BTech in Mechanical Engineering, Joshi also holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from NIT Warangal.
  • His extensive experience includes key contributions to India's missile programs, particularly the Prithvi and Agni missile systems. As Deputy Project Director for the Long Range Surface to Air Missile (LRSAM) program, he played a pivotal role in the development of mission-critical technologies.

IIT Kanpur Unveils Analaksya Stealth Tech to Make Objects Invisible to Radar

  • IIT Kanpur introduced a groundbreaking innovation in stealth technology with its Analaksya Metamaterial Surface Cloaking System (MSCS). This cutting-edge system is designed to make objects almost invisible to radar, offering significant advancements in defence and national security.
  • Developed by a team of researchers and students from IIT Kanpur, the Analaksya MSCS is a textile-based broadband metamaterial microwave absorber.
  • Its unique capability lies in its ability to absorb radar waves across a wide spectrum, rendering Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imaging ineffective.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

Red Planet Day

  • On November 28, people worldwide observe Red Planet Day, a special occasion that celebrates humanity's enduring fascination with Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun. Commonly referred to as the Red Planet, Mars is known for its distinctive rusty colour caused by iron oxide on its surface.
  • Red Planet Day primarily commemorates the launch of Mariner 4, the first successful spacecraft to fly by Mars in 1964. This groundbreaking moment in space exploration provided humanity with the very first close-up images of another planet. Red Planet Day is significant because it underscores humanity's relentless quest to understand the solar system, inspiring curiosity, scientific discoveries, and technological innovations.
  • The theme of Red Planet Day 2024 is "Planet vs. Plastics," highlighting the urgent need to reduce plastic pollution and address its impacts on human health and the environment.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

Ministry of Mines Wins Gold for Excellence in Display

  • The Ministry of Mines Pavilion was awarded the First Position (Gold) for excellence in display in India International Trade Fair (IITF), 2024 out of 49 Ministries, drawing over 80,000 visitors. The pavilion highlighted the Ministry's contributions toward achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
  • The pavilion offered a dynamic blend of innovation, heritage, and sustainability, captivating visitors of all ages.
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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES

Gujarat Launches Cottage and Rural Industries Policy 2024-29

  • The Gujarat government introduced an ambitious Cottage and Rural Industries Policy 2024-29, aiming to bolster the cottage industry, preserve handicrafts, and enhance the sector's domestic and global market presence. The policy emphasises increased credit support, infrastructure development, and promotion of unique local products through initiatives like the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme and GI tagging for intellectual property protection. The policy was announced by Minister of Cottage Industries Balvantsinh Rajput and Minister of State for Cottage Industries Jagdish Panchal at Gandhinagar.
  • This policy aligns with Gujarat's long-standing tradition of nurturing its cottage industry and resonates with the "Local for Vocal" initiative championed by the Prime Minister. It builds upon past efforts to promote khadi and handicrafts while incorporating futuristic strategies to secure global recognition for Gujarat's artisanal products.
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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS

Union Minister of Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Inaugurates 12th Edition of International Tourism Mart

  • The 12th Edition of the International Tourism Mart (ITM), in Kaziranga in Assam was inaugurated by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in presence of Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sharma and Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu.
  • Kaziranga in Assam is a region renowned for its diverse topography, rich flora and fauna, vibrant ethnic communities, ancient traditions, festivals, and abundant arts and crafts. The Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to the majestic one-horned rhino.
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