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National News
Maitri Dwar
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the new passenger terminal and 'Maitri Dwar' cargo gate at Petrapole Land Port on the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal, enhancing trade and cross-border movement.
| The Petrapole Land Port, situated in Uttar 24 Parganas district, is the largest land port in South Asia |
Ganga Utsav 2024
- The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) will celebrate “Ganga Utsav 2024” on November 4 at Chandi Ghat, Haridwar, marking the anniversary of the Ganga River being declared the 'National River.'
| Ganga River was declared the National River of India on November 4, 2008. |
Spain’s President visit to India
- President of Spain Pedro Sanchez is on a 3-day official visit to India.
About Spain
| Capital: Madrid | Currency: The Euro | President: Pedro Sánchez |
Digital Memorial of Valour
- The Railway Protection Force has launched a ‘Digital Memorial of Valour’ in New Delhi, allowing users to digitally adorn a martyr's photo with a wreath and candle to honour the sacrifices of its courageous personnel.
About RPF
| Founded: 20 September 1985 | Motto: "Attain Honour" | Director General: Manoj Yadava |
BRIC-NABI
- The Government is set to launch the BRIC - National Agri-Food Biomanufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI) in Mohali, Punjab, to enhance India’s capabilities in agricultural biotechnology and bioprocessing.
NABI
| National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) is the first Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, established in India on 18th February 2010. |
State Special
Rowing Federation of India in Uttar Pradesh
- Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announced plans to allocate space for the Rowing Federation of India at the Water Sports Complex near Ramgarh Tal to develop a world-class rowing centre.
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Science and Tech
Indigenously developed electric propulsion system
- India plans to test its indigenously developed electric propulsion system for satellites by December.
About ISRO
| Estb: 15 Aug 1969 | HQ: Bengaluru | Chairman: Shri S. Somnath |
Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture 2024
- ISRO Chairman Dr. S. Somnath delivered the Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture 2024 at Akashwani’s Rang Bhawan in New Delhi, speaking on “Indian Space Odyssey: In Search of New Frontiers.”
Economy and Banking
Top Central Banker Globally
- RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has been ranked the top central banker globally for the second consecutive year by Global Finance magazine, receiving an 'A+' in the 2024 Central Banker Report Cards, alongside Denmark's Christian Kettel Thomsen and Switzerland's Thomas Jordan.
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Sports
2nd International Women’s Open of Couzeix 2024
- In squash, India’s Akanksha Salunkhe won the women’s singles title at the 2nd International Women’s Open of Couzeix 2024 in France.
About World Squash Federation
| Estb: 1967 | HQ: Hastings, United Kingdom | President: Zena Wooldridge |
Under-23 Wrestling World Championship 2024
- India’s Abhishek won the bronze medal in the Men’s 61 kg freestyle at the Under-23 Wrestling World Championship 2024 in Tirana, Albania.
About Wrestling Federation of India
| Estb: 1967 | HQ: New Delhi |
WTT Champions Montpellier 2024
- Manika Batra became the first Indian table tennis player to reach the top eight at the WTT Champions Montpellier 2024 in France.
International Table Tennis Federation
| Formation: 1926 | HQ: Lausanne, Switzerland | President: Petra Sörling |
Sultan of Johor Cup Junior Men’s Hockey Tournament 2024
- India defeated New Zealand to claim the bronze medal at the Sultan of Johor Cup junior men’s hockey tournament in Malaysia.
About Hockey India
| Estb: 2009 | HQ: New Delhi | President: Dilip Kumar Tirkey |