1 External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar launches website for 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar launched the website for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas along with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in New Delhi . The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention will be held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha from January 8-10 next year . Dr. Jaishankar said that when India is facing various global challenges, the strength of the Indian diaspora is providing support and strong foundation to the country in dealing with it. He expressed confidence that the Indian diaspora will continue to play a significant role in making India a developed country by 2047.
2 India-Russia signed an agreement for Pantsir air defense system
On November 11, an important agreement was signed between India and Russia regarding the air defense system . The Indian government has decided to buy the Advanced Pantsir Air Defense System from Russia. This deal has been done with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and the Russian government-controlled arms exporter company, Rosoboronexport (ROE) . Under this agreement, Russia will transfer the technology of the Pantsir variant air defense system to India and then both will develop it together . Under this deal, India aims to achieve self-sufficiency in defense production under the Make in India initiative. Pantsir is a versatile mobile platform designed to protect army bases and other infrastructure from air attacks. It has an automatic ground-to-air anti-missile and anti-aircraft system, which can destroy precision weapons and cruise missiles including planes, helicopters, aircraft, drones.
3 Mike Waltz will be America’s National Security Advisor
America ‘s newly elected President Donald Trump has announced Florida Congressman Mike Waltz as his new National Security Advisor . Mike Waltz is the co-chairman of the India Caucus. 50-year-old Waltz is a retired Army Colonel. He has been a member of the US House of Representatives since 2019.
4 Alix Didier Fils-Aime sworn in as Prime Minister of Haiti
Alix Didier Fils-Aime was sworn in as the Prime Minister of the Caribbean country Haiti . In his speech at the swearing-in ceremony, he expressed gratitude for the extensive preparations and uncontested elections held amid the current insecurity. He said that the situation is chaotic, but nothing is impossible. Haiti is facing humanitarian and security crises due to increasing gang violence.
5 In Punjab, RPF launched Mission-Nanhe Farishte and Operation-Meri Saheli to prevent child trafficking and protect women passengers
The RPF , manning 262 railway stations in Punjab , Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir under Ferozepur Division of Northern Railway in Punjab , is actively following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for safety of unaccompanied women travellers under Operation Meri Saheli as well as preventing child trafficking in trains under Mission Nanhe Farishte and Operation Aahat . Recently, the Ministry of Women and Child Development had assured the Railways that there would be no dearth of funds in its efforts to make rail travel safe for women and children.
6 released the book titled ‘Maa-Mother’ in New Delhi
Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal released a book titled ‘ Maa-Mother ‘ in presence of Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan and West Bengal Governor Dr. C.V. Anand Bose in New Delhi. The book is written by Dr. Devendra Kumar Dhodawat, Additional Secretary to the Governor of Kerala .
7 Amazon launches its first ‘Amazon Future Engineer Makerspace’ in Bengaluru
Amazon has announced the launch of its first ‘ Amazon Future Engineer Makerspace ‘ in Bengaluru on November 12. Its aim is to make more than 4,000 students technically skilled by 2025. This program is free. The aim of this initiative is to provide learning training to underprivileged students from class 5th to 12th. Students will be taught innovative technological skills. Different programs are available for students of all levels.
8 Pakistani bowler ‘Noman Ali’ and New Zealand all-rounder ‘Amelia Kerr’ became ICC Player of the Month
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the ‘ Player of the Month ‘ on Tuesday, November 12. Pakistan’s spinner bowler ‘Noman Ali’ has received the ‘Player of the Month’ award for October for his outstanding performance in the men’s category, while New Zealand’s star all-rounder ‘Amelia Kerr’ has received the ‘Player of the Month’ award for his outstanding performance in the women’s category.
9 Pankaj Advani is world billiards champion
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Pankaj Advani on becoming the World Billiards Champion . 39-year-old Advani won his 28th world title during the IBSG World Billiards Championship in Doha , Qatar on Saturday. He defeated England’s Robert Hall in the final. This win is also his seventh consecutive world title win in the sport.
10 Grand Master Arvind Chithambaram defeated Levon Aronian to win the Chennai Grand Masters title
In chess , Grand Master Arvind Chithambaram defeated American Grand Master Levon Aronian in a tough match to win the Chennai Grand Masters title. At the same time, Grand Master V. Pranav remained undefeated in the Challengers title tournament and won the Challengers title. A triangular contest was seen for the top spot in the Masters category. Arvind defeated Grand Master Levon Aronian in the first blitz play-off and then drew the second blitz match with black pieces to win his second title of the tournament. Organised by MGD1 and sponsored by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu , matches were played for two categories – Masters and Challengers titles for the Chennai Grand Masters 2024.