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India successfully tests Pinak rocket launcher. AFSPA reimposed in 6 areas of Manipur. At the same time, the Reliance-Disney merger was finalized.
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NATIONAL
1. PM Modi unveiled development projects worth Rs 6,640 crore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled development projects worth Rs 6,640 crore in Jamui district of Bihar on November 15. The Prime Minister had arrived in Jamui to participate in a ceremony to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, observed as ‘Tribal Pride Day’.
On the occasion, Prime Minister Modi also issued a commemorative coin and a postage stamp in honor of Munda.
Prime Minister Modi also virtually participated in the ‘Griha Pravesh’ of 11,000 houses constructed for tribal families under the leadership of Tribal Judge Pradhan Mantri Maha Abhiyan (PM-Janman). He also inaugurated 23 Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) under the leadership of PM-Janman for the tribal areas. and launched 30 more MMUs under the Dharti Aba Utkarsh Abhiyan Tribal Village (DAJGUA). He inaugurated 10 Eklavya Model Residential Schools and 300 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras, aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and improving livelihoods. He inaugurated 2 tribal freedom fighter museums in Chhindwara and Jabalpur. in Madhya Pradesh, he also inaugurated 2 tribal research institutes at Srinagar and Gangtok to preserve the history of tribal communities. The Prime Minister also inaugurated 500 kilometers of new roads and laid the foundation stone of 100 multi-purpose centers. will serve as community centers in tribal areas. He also laid the foundation stone for 25,000 new houses under PM-Janman and 1.16 lakh under DAJGUA along with 370 hostels for tribal students. The Modi government had announced the celebration of Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary. Tribal Pride Day 2021. Birsa Munda was born in 1875 in Ulihatu, Khunti, a tribal area of undivided Bihar. He participated in British colonial rule and counter religious conversion activities.
2. Hyundai Motors Appointed ‘José Munoz’ as CEO: On November 15, Hyundai Motors appointed current US Global Operations Director ‘José Munoz’ as CEO. Munoz thus becomes the first foreigner to head a South Korean automobile manufacturer.
Munoz joined Hyundai in 2019 as global director of operations with operational responsibility in North and South America.
Prior to that, he worked at Nissan Motors for 15 years, which also included his tenure as president of the China unit. He will replace Jehoon Chang. This change will take effect on January 1, 2025. Hyundai Motors is a South Korean multinational automobile company. manufacturer, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Hyundai Motors was founded in 1967. Hyundai vehicles are sold through 5,000 dealerships and showrooms in 193 countries. Chung Ju-yung founded Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. in 1947. Hyundai Motor Company was founded 20 years later in 1967, the company’s first model, the Cortina, was launched in 1968 in collaboration with Ford Motor Company. The first electric car developed by Hyundai was the Sonata Electric in 1991.
International
3. President Dissanayake’s alliance won the Sri Lankan parliamentary elections: On November 15, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s alliance, the “National People’s Power (NPP)”, won the Sri Lankan parliamentary elections. So far, the results of all seats have been declared. The NPP won 141 seats out of the 196 seats to be determined on the basis of constituencies.
According to the results, the NPP got 61% or 68 lakh votes.
In second place is the main opposition party, the SJB, with 18% of the vote and 35 seats. Apart from this, the National Democratic Front supported by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe received only 5% of the votes and 3 seats. of the Rajapaksa family moved up to fifth place with 2 seats. The NPP also won in the Tamil district of Jaffna. Here, NPP won 3 out of 6 seats.
Defense
4. India successfully test-fires Pinaka rocket launcher: India successfully test-fired the ‘Pinaka Weapon System’ on November 14. This test was carried out by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). During the tests, its firepower, accuracy and ability to attack multiple targets simultaneously were tested.
The Pinak rocket launcher system is named after ‘Pinak’, the bow of Lord Shiva.
It was developed by DRDO’s Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) based in Pune. It has six launchers in a single battery. It has loading systems, radar and network systems and links to a command post. . The first is Mark-I, which has a range of 40 kilometers and the second is Mark-II, which has a range of 75 kilometers. It is planned to increase its range to 120-300 kilometers. The Pinaka rocket launcher system includes 12. 214mm rockets. The speed of the rockets makes them the most dangerous. Its speed is 5,757 kilometers per hour, which means it attacks at a speed of 1.61 kilometers in one second. Before that, 24 tests were carried out in 2023. This system was carried out entirely in the country. This system only takes 44 seconds. It can fire 12 rockets, or one rocket every 4 seconds. It was tested in three different locations. A total of 24 rockets were fired from two launchers. All these rockets managed to successfully hit their targets. The Pinaka guided system has been prepared by DRDO scientists. Many companies also contributed to its realization, such as Munitions India Limited and Tata Advanced Systems. This system is now completely ready for integration into the army.
THE STATE IN THE NEWS
5. AFSPA reimposed in 6 areas of Manipur: The Armed Forces Special Protection Act (AFSPA) has been reimposed in 6 police stations of 5 districts of Manipur. It will remain in force until March 31, 2025. The Ministry of the Interior issued its order on Thursday, November 14.
The Ministry of the Interior took this decision due to the deterioration of the security situation in these 6 areas.
With the implementation of AFSPA, the army and paramilitary forces can stop anyone for questioning at any time in these areas. This order includes Sekmai and Lamsang of Imphal West district, Lamlai of Imphal East district, Jiribam of Jiribam district, Kangpokpi of Leimakhong and Moirang. Bishnupur district police station is included. AFSPA is implemented only in disturbed areas. In these places, security forces can arrest anyone without a warrant. In many cases, force may also be used. This law was passed on September 11, 1958 for the convenience of security forces in the North East. Due to increase in terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir in 1989, AFSPA was implemented here in 1990. Restless The central government also decides which areas will be there.
BUSINESS
6. Reliance-Disney Merger Completed: Disney Star India and Reliance’s Viacom-18 have now merged. This also includes Disney Hotstar and Jio Cinema. These two companies announced it on Thursday, November 14. After this merger, it became the largest entertainment network in the country.
Disney-Reliance Entertainment now has 75 crore viewers, with 2 above i.e. OTT and 120 channels.
This deal was done for Rs 70,352 crore. Reliance will hold 63.16% of the capital and Disney will hold 36.84% of the capital of the company formed after the merger. The chairman of this new company will be Nita Ambani, while the vice-chairman will be Uday. Shankar, who will provide strategic advice to the company. The merger process has been underway for a year. This joint venture will be led by three CEOs and all three will be responsible for different verticals. Kiran Mani will take charge of the digital organization. At the same time, Sanjog Gupta will head the sports organization. Reliance is one of the largest private sector companies in India and its market capitalization is Rs 17,15,498.91 crore. Reliance is currently involved in hydrocarbon exploration and production, oil refining and marketing. petrochemicals, advanced materials and composites, operates in the renewable energy (solar and hydrogen), digital services and retail sectors.
TODAY’S STORY
History of November 15: On this day in 1949, Nathuram Godse and Narayan Apte were hanged in the Ambala Central Jail complex. Immediately after their death, their last rites took place within the prison grounds. The administration immersed the ashes in the Ghaggar river with utmost care. 9 accused have been made in the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. He was tried for 8 months in the trial court built at the Red Fort. Godse and Apte were hanged after being found guilty in the same case. Only one person was acquitted. His name was Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
In 1961, the United Nations announced a ban on nuclear weapons. In 1982, the founder of the Bhoodan movement, Acharya Vinayak Narhari Bhave alias Vinoba Bhave, died. In 1989, Waqar Younis and Sachin Tendulkar made their Test cricket debut in Karachi. Pakistan. In 2000, Jharkhand became the 28th state of India. In 2022, the United Nations announced that the world population would be eight billion. In 2023, Virat Kohli leaves behind Sachin Tendulkar in the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. He became the first batsman in the history of cricket to score 50 ODI centuries.
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