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1) World Television Day: 21 November
2) World Philosophy Day
3) Cabinet approves establishment of the National Institute of Sowa Rigpa (NISR)
•The objective is to establish the National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa (NISR) as an apex Institute for Sowa-Rigpa with aim of bringing a valid and useful synergy between Traditional Wisdom of Sowa-Rigpa and modern science, tools and technology. It will help to promote interdisciplinary research & education of Sowa-Rigpa.
4) Parliament passes Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial (Amendment) Bill 2019
5) Census 2021 to be conducted in 16 languages
6) Kolkata becomes first city to install ‘Third Umpire’ RT-PCR Machines
7) Smriti Irani addresses South Asia Safety Summit
8) Naturalist Sir David Attenborough will receive Indira Gandhi peace prize 2019
•This prestigious award, named after former prime minister (PM) Indira Gandhi, has been accorded annually by Indira Gandhi Trust since 1986. It is awarded to individuals or organizations in recognition of their creative efforts towards promoting international peace, development. The award consists of a monetary award of 25 lakhs and a citation. The 2017 Prize had gone to former Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh.
9) Health ministry signs pact with Gates Foundation for support in innovation
•The Foundation will support the ministry’s work towards strengthening the primary health aspects such as reducing maternal and child mortality, improving nutrition services and increasing the immunization reach.
10) GRSE delivers ICGS ‘Amrit Kaur to Indian Coast Guard
•The vessel can attain a maximum speed of 34 knots with an endurance of over 1,500 nautical miles. The ship is equipped with three main engines and has advanced control systems, water jet units and an ‘Integrated Bridge System’ constituting all communication and navigation systems.
11) Virat Kohli named PETA India’s Person of the Year
12) IRCTC & KSTDC signs MoU to operate Golden chariot train
•The Golden Chariot is South India’s only luxury train. The Golden Chariot, which started plying in 2008, began as a joint initiative of the Karnataka government and the Indian Railways. It is an 18-coach-long train with 44 guest rooms. At least, 84 passengers can enjoy the train ride at one time.