India successfully tests Pinak rocket launcher. AFSPA re-imposed in 6 areas of Manipur. At the same time, the merger of Reliance-Disney was completed.
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NATIONAL
1. PM Modi unveiled development projects worth Rs 6,640 crore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 15 unveiled development projects worth Rs 6,640 crore in Bihar's Jamui district. The PM had reached Jamui to participate in a function organized on the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, which is celebrated as 'Tribal Pride Day'.
On the occasion, PM Modi also released a commemorative coin and postage stamp in Munda's honour.
PM Modi also virtually participated in the 'Griha Pravesh' of 11,000 houses built for tribal families under the Pradhan Mantri Tribal Justice Maha Abhiyan (PM-Janman). He also inaugurated 23 Mobile Medical Units (MMU) under PM-Janman for tribal areas. And launched 30 additional MMUs under Dharti Aba Tribal Village Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA). He also launched 10 Eklavya Model Residential Schools and 300 Van Dhan Vikas Inaugurated centres, aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and improving livelihoods. He inaugurated 2 Tribal Freedom Fighters Museums at Chhindwara and Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. Along with this, he also made efforts to preserve the history of tribal communities. He also inaugurated 2 Tribal Research Institutes in Srinagar and Gangtok. The Prime Minister also inaugurated 500 km of new roads and 100 multi-purpose centres. Laid the foundation stone of 370 hostels for tribal students along with 25,000 new houses under PM-Janman and 1.16 lakh houses under DAJGUA. Modi Government 2021 It was announced to celebrate the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda as Tribal Pride Day. Birsa Munda was born in 1875. Born in Ulihatu in Khunti, a tribal area of undivided Bihar, he mobilized the tribals against British colonial rule and conversion activities.
2. Hyundai Motors appoints 'Jose Munoz' as new CEO: On November 15, Hyundai Motors appointed America's current Global Chief Operating Officer 'Jose Munoz' as its CEO. With this, Munoz has become the first foreigner to lead a South Korean automaker.
Munoz joined Hyundai in 2019 as Global Chief Operating Officer with North and South American operational responsibility.
Prior to this, he worked at Nissan Motors for 15 years, which also included his tenure as Chairman of the China Unit. He will replace Jehoon Chang. This change will be effective from January 1, 2025. Hyundai Motors is a South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer, whose Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Hyundai Motors was founded in 1967. Hyundai vehicles are available in 193 countries across 5,000 dealerships and Chung Ju-yung founded Hyundai Engineering and Construction Company in 1947. Twenty years later, Hyundai Motor Company was established in 1967, and the company's first model, the Cortina, was produced 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 in the Sri Lankan parliamentary elections: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's coalition 'National People's Power (NPP)' has won the Sri Lankan parliamentary elections on 15 November. Till now the results of all the seats have been declared. NPP has won 141 seats out of 196 seats to be decided on the basis of districts.
According to the results, NPP has got 61% i.e. 68 lakh votes.
In second place is the main opposition SJB Party with 18% votes and 35 seats. Apart from this, the National Democratic Front supported by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has got only 5% votes and 3 seats. The Sri Lanka People's Front (SLPP) party of the Rajapaksa family has moved up to fifth place with 2 seats. The NPP has also won in the Tamil district of Jaffna. Here NPP has won 3 out of 6 seats.
4. India successfully tests Pinak rocket launcher: India has successfully tested 'Pinaka Weapon System' on 14 November. This test was done by Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). During testing, its firepower, accuracy and power to attack multiple targets simultaneously were tested.
Pinak Rocket Launcher System is named after 'Pinak', the bow of Lord Shiva.
It has been developed by DRDO's Pune-based Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE). It has six launch vehicles in one battery. It has loader systems, radar and network based systems and links with a command post. There are 2 versions of it. 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. There are plans to increase its range to 120-300 kilometers. Pinaka Rocket Launcher System consists of 12 rockets of 214 mm. The speed of the rockets makes it 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 this, 24 tests were conducted in the year 2023. This system has been completely made in the country. This system only takes 44 seconds. It can fire 12 rockets, i.e. one rocket every 4 seconds. It was tested at three different places. A total of 24 rockets were fired from two launchers. All these rockets managed to hit their targets successfully. Guided Pinaka system has been prepared by DRDO scientists. Many companies also contributed in making it, like – Munitions India Limited and Tata Advanced Systems. This system is now completely ready to join the army.
5. AFSPA re-imposed in 6 areas of Manipur: Armed Forces Special Protection Act (AFSPA) has been re-imposed in 6 police stations of 5 districts of Manipur. It will remain effective till 31 March 2025. The Home Ministry issued its order on Thursday, November 14.
The Home Ministry has taken the decision due to the deteriorating security situation in these 6 areas.
With the implementation of AFSPA, the army and paramilitary forces can detain anyone for questioning at any time in these areas. The order includes Sekmai and Lamsang of Imphal West district, Lamlai of Imphal East district, Jiribam of Jiribam district, Kangpokpi of Leimakhong and Moirang police station of Bishnupur district are included. AFSPA is implemented only in disturbed areas. Security forces in these places without warrant Can arrest anyone. In many cases, force can 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 become one. This also includes Disney Hotstar and Jio Cinema. Both these companies announced this on Thursday, November 14. After this merger, it has become the largest entertainment network in the country.
Disney-Reliance Entertainment now has 75 crore viewers with 2 over the top i.e., OTT and 120 channels.
This deal has been done for Rs 70,352 crore. Reliance will have 63.16% stake and Disney will have 36.84% stake in the company formed after the merger. The chairperson of this new company will be Nita Ambani. Whereas, the vice chairperson will be Uday Shankar, who will give strategic guidance to the company. The merger process was going on for the last one year. Three CEOs will lead this joint venture. And all three will handle the responsibilities of different verticals. Kevin Vaz will be the head of the entertainment organization. Kiran Mani will take charge of the digital organization. At the same time, Sanjog Gupta will lead the sports organization. Reliance is one of the largest private sector companies in India and its market cap is Rs 17,15,498.91 crore. Reliance is currently involved in hydrocarbon exploration and production, petroleum refining and marketing, petrochemicals, advanced materials and composites. , operates in the renewable energy (solar and hydrogen), digital services and retail sectors.
TODAY'S HISTORY
History of 15 November: On this day in 1949, Nathuram Godse and Narayan Apte were hanged in Ambala Central Jail complex. Immediately after the death of both of them, their last rites were performed in the jail premises itself. The administration immersed the ashes in the Ghaggar river with great care. 9 accused were made in the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. He was tried for 8 months in the trial court built in 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 had 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. Jharkhand became the 28th state of India in 2000. The United Nations has projected the world population to be eight billion in 2022. In 2023, Virat Kohli became the first batsman in the history of cricket to score 50 ODI centuries, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar during the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
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