Current affairs on 2 November 2020

Current affairs on 2 November 2020

• Indian Oil and IISc join hands for Hydrogen Generation Technology

  The IISc and the Indian Oil Corporation Research and Development Centre signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop biomass gasification-based Hydrogen Generation Technology to produce Fuel Cell Grade Hydrogen at an affordable price.

• November 2: International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists

  Every year, the United Nations marks the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists on November 2. This year, the day is celebrated under the theme

• India's first 'tyre park' to come up in West Bengal

  In West Bengal, Kolkata will soon feature India's first "Tyre Park", where artworks made from scrap and defective parts will be on display. The West Bengal Transport Corporation will launch this Tyre Park.'

• PM Modi launches India's first seaplane service in Gujarat

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the country's first seaplane service between the Statue of Unity near Kevadiya in Gujarat's Narmada district and Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad. He travelled in the maiden flight of the twin-engine plane from pond-3 close to Sardar Sarovar Dam and landed at Sabarmati riverfront where a water aerodrome has been set up.

• Jio named title sponsor for BCCI's Women T20 Challenge 2020

  The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced Jio as the Title Sponsor of the 2020 edition of the Women's T20 Challenge. The partnership will also have the support of Reliance Foundation Education and Sports For All (RF ESA).

• Former Turkish Prime Minister Mesut Yilmaz passes away

  Veteran Politician and former prime minister of Turkey, Mesut Yilmaz has passed away. He was the Chief of the now-defunctional centre-right Motherland Party or ANAP from 1991 to 2002. He served as prime minister of Turkey three times in the 1990s.

• World Vegan Day: 01 November

  World Vegan Day is observed globally on 1st November every year. This day is celebrated to spread benefits of veganism for humans, non-human animals, and the natural environment. Vegan Day is an opportunity to promote the benefits of a vegan diet and veganism in general.

• Tamil Nadu's Agriculture Portfolio Allotted To KP Anbalagan

  Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Sunday allotted the Agriculture portfolio, held by the late R Doraikannu in the K Palaniswami-led state cabinet, to Higher Education Minister KP Anbalagan, the Raj Bhavan said.

• Freecharge joins hands with SafeGold to launch digital gold offering

  Perfectly timed for the upcoming festive season, Freecharge announced the launch of digital gold offering for its customers. The service is launched in collaboration with SafeGold. This offering will enable customers to easily buy gold online, eliminating the hassles related to transparency, security and storage of gold.

• Priyanca Radhakrishnan becomes New Zealand's first-ever Indian-origin minister

  Priyanca Radhakrishnan became New Zealand's first-ever Indian-origin minister after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern inducted five new ministers into her executive. Born in India, Radhakrishnan, 41, went to school in Singapore before moving to New Zealand to further her education.