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Top Headlines 14 November 2023
- ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ portal launched by MoHUA, GoI.
- 6th Meeting of the India-OPEC Energy Dialogue held at Vienna, Austria.
- 14th November: Jawaharlal Nehru’s birth anniversary, Childrens’ day.
- Dvara E-Registry wins WEF’s Smarter Climate Farmers Challenge.
- F Zoramchhana of Mizoram won Super Bantamweight WBC India Boxing Title.
Today’s History: 14 November 2023
- Alexander the Great was crowned as pharaoh of Egypt.
- German astronomer Gottfried Kirch discovered the Great Comet of 1680.
- Vietnam War: The Battle of Ia Drang began.
- After German reunification, the Federal Republic of Germany and Poland sign a treaty confirming the Oder–Neisse line as the border between Germany and Poland.
- The first G-20 economic summit opened in Washington, D.C.
1) On National Entrepreneurs Day Razorpay to launch brand film ‘Believe’
- The film championing the journey of founders comes at a time when India is riding high on the wave of entrepreneurial spirit
- The film highlights how with Razorpay, founders don’t have to walk alone on their path of trial and tribulations, and successes.
- The film is an ode to the spirit of self-belief and conviction entrepreneurs showcase throughout their journeys.
2) Architects Studio A+S clinch Bronze Trophy at APSDA Awards 2023
- Studio A+S, a distinguished architectural firm based in Surat, comprising Ashish Patel, Sagar Shah, and Husain Cinemawala, has been bestowed with the prestigious Bronze Trophy in the Food and Beverage category at the APSDA Awards 2023.
- The accolade was conferred for their outstanding “Zero – The Restaurant” project at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia.
3) India’s Retail Inflation drops to 4.87 % in October 2023
- The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementationhas released All India Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Base 2012=100 and corresponding Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) for Rural (R), Urban (U) and Combined (C) for the month of October 2023.
- CPIs for Sub-Groups and Groups for both All India and all States/UTs have also been released.
4) F Zoramchhana of Mizoram won Super Bantamweight WBC India Boxing Title
- F Zoramchhana of Mizoram secured a hard-fought victory against Adil Rajesh Singh in a highly-anticipated Super Bantamweight WBC India Title contest.
- A boisterous full-capacity crowd witnessed an extraordinary display of talent during the WBC India National Titles on November 10 and 11.
- Zoramchhana (7-3-0) defeated Adil Rajesh Singh (9-4-2) in an intense eight-round points decision.
5) 6th Meeting of the India-OPEC Energy Dialogue held at Vienna, Austria
- The recent India-OPEC Dialogue emphasized on availability, affordability, and sustainability of energy.
- India’s vital role in global energy demand and its future growth were highlighted.
- OPEC praised India’s approach towards energy issues, its G20 presidency, and the Chandrayan mission, emphasizing strengthening bilateral relations for future prosperity.
6) IIET announced winners of the 3rd Edition of the IET India Awards
- The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) concluded the third edition of the IET India Awards, recognizing exceptional talent across seven categories in the Indian engineering landscape.
- Kris Gopalakrishnan, Co-Founder of Infosys, was recognized with the IET India Lifetime Achievement Awarddue to his immense contributions to the technology sector.
7) Doyen of Indian hospitality PRS Oberoi passed away
- Chairman Emeritus of The Oberoi Group Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi, widely known as the doyen of Indian hospitality, passed away on Tuesday, leaving behind a rich legacy.
- He was 94 years old.
- He was known as the man who changed the face of the hotel business in India.
8) MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar joined India’s tech event “DATE” expo
- Trescon’sDigital Acceleration & Transformation Expo (DATE) featuring Shri Rajeev Chandrashekhar is set to shape India’s technological evolution at Yashobhoomi, IICC Dwarka.
- As India’s digital economy approaches a milestone of $1 trillion, the event converges government, enterprises, and startups for discussions on contemporary and future tech trends.
9) 14th November: Jawaharlal Nehru’s birth anniversary, Childrens’ day.
- Pandit Jawaharlal Nehruwas born on 14 November 1889 in Allahabad, India.
- Children’s Day or ‘Bal Diwas’ is celebrated annually on November 14 in India on the eve of Nehru’s birth anniversary.
- The day is celebrated to appreciate and acknowledge children as they are the future of the county.
- Nehru was the Indian nationalist, freedom fighter and the first Prime Minister of India.
10) JioMart becomes ‘co-powered by’ partner at Dadasaheb Phalke IFF Awards
- Mumbai is set to host Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2024, a tribute to luminaries of Indian cinema, and it’s co-powered by JioMart.
- The prestigious award ceremony, celebrating the Film and Entertainment Industry, will occur on 20th February 2024.
- JioMart is known for its trustworthy services, cross-category product catalogue, and efficient delivery,
11) ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ portal launched by MoHUA, GoI
- The ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ portalaaina.gov.in has been made live by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
- Here the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across the country can participate in this pioneering initiative to voluntarily submit their data on a regular basis, through a simple, easy-to-fill, data entry form on the portal.
- Urban Local Bodies invited to participate in this initiative
12) Dvara E-Registry wins WEF’s Smarter Climate Farmers Challenge
- Dvara E-Registry, known for agricultural tech innovation, has been named a winner in the World Economic Forum’s Smarter Climate Farmers Challenge, underscoring its role in sustainable farming.
- The challenge sought solutions for knowledge enhancement, resource efficiency, sustainability, inclusive technology, and innovative financing, with Dvara E-Registry standing out amongst 246 entries.
13) Minister for FPI held meet with Governor of Mato Grosso state, Brazil
- The Minister of Food Processing Industries, Shri Pashupati Kumar Paras held a bilateral meeting with the Governor of the state of Mato Grosso of Brazil, Mauro Mendes Ferreira.
- Both the sides discussed about the historic relationship both the countries enjoy.
- The recent high-level interactions and visits are testimony to both side’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.
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