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Delhi Emerges As The Most Polluted City In Skymet’s Finding

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Delhi becomes the most polluted city in the world with its Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 527 mark. A private weather forecasting agency Skymet studied that AQI of Delhi and its neighboring areas before making this declaration. The report also mentions Kolkata and Mumbai as the fifth and ninth most polluted cities with AQIs of 161 and 153 respectively.

Skymet weather forecast report

The report terms the weather in the NCR as “hazardous”. If further states that the situation is prevailing for the past nine days and that it has been the longest spell since the AQI-record keeping started.

AQI record of different areas of NCR:

• Lodhi Road area (AQI of 660)

• Faridabad (AQI of 708)

• Moti Nagar (AQI of 650)

• Paschim Vihar (AQI of 629)

What is the condition of air quality in Delhi and NCR?

Air quality in Delhi and surrounding areas of the capital has been deteriorating since the Diwali weekend. Today the city is reeling under a thick layer of dangerous smog. The AamAadmi Party (AAP) has blamed stubble burning in neighboring Haryana and Punjab for the deteriorating air quality of Delhi.

The Supreme Court reprimanded the Delhi Government and also questioned the efficacy of the Odd-Even scheme of automobile rationing in Delhi.

Measures taken to control the AQI of Delhi

Environment Pollution (Control & Prevention) Authority (EPCA) ordered closure of schools and industries not running on clean fuel for two days to keep a tab over the worsening AQI of Delhi and NCR. Skymet has also listed neighboring Pakistan, Nepal, China and Vietnam as countries facing severe air quality.

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SC Refers Sabarimala Temple All-Women Entry To A Larger Seven-Judge Bench

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Supreme Court decided that the decision to review to end ban on women between 10 and 50 entering Sabarimala Temple in Kerala should be taken-up by a larger seven-judge bench. Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi related the question of women of all ages entering into Sabarimala Temple to issue of Muslim and Parsi women and female genital mutilation in the Dawoodi Bohra community.

What was Sabarimala Temple ban?

The apex court with a majority of 4:1 ended the centuries-old ban on women of mensural age – 10-50 – from entering the famous Ayyappa shrine last year. The SC called the religious practice of prohibiting women from 10-50 years of age as “illegal and unconstitutional”. It upheld the constitutional right of evert individual to practice their faith.

What is present status of Sabarimala Temple ban?

The court didn’t put hold on its earlier order hence there’s no ban on women of all ages entering Sabarimala Temple. The matter is only referred to a larger bench for decision.

What is the status of Sabarimala Temple ban?

Two women tried to enter the temple but were vehemently opposed by the society and political parties. It is what made people request the apex court to reconsider its decision.

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SC Gives Clean Chit To Rs. 58,000 Crore Rafael Deal

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The Supreme Court upheld the decision of buying 36 fully-loaded Rafael fighter jets from France while rejecting the petitions seeking review of the Rafael order. The apex court gave clean chit to the government in Rafael deal in its November 14 order.

What was the Rafael deal?

NDA government bought Rafael jets from France through a Rs. 58,000 crore inter-government deal. But the opposition parties alleged irregularities in the deal. Supreme Court was hearing the review of Rafael deal but the court found nothing concrete in the allegations and set aside the review petition for an investigation into alleged irregularities.

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Google Celebrates Children’s Day With A Doodle By A Seven-Year Old Student From India

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Today’s Google Doodle on Children’s Day is drawn by the winner of the 2019 competition in India. She’s Divyanshi Singhal, a student in Gurgaon. Her design “Walking Trees” was taken as message for protecting the next generation from deforestation.

What was the 2019 competition?

For 10 years, Google has been inviting school student to draw a Doodle for Google India homepage. For 2019, it gave the theme “when I grow up I hope…’. Divyanshi Singhal predicted the right message Google wants to give by making “Walking Trees”.

Why is Children’s Day celebrated on 14th November?

14th November is the birthday of Jawahar Lal Nehru. He was the first Prime Minister and architect of the modern India. Born on 14th November 1889, Jawahar Lal Nehru was fondly called Chacha Nehru for his love for children. Children’s Day is also known as Bal Diwas and it is celebrated across the length and breadth of the country.

Earlier Children’s Day was celebrated on November 20 to coincide the celebration with Universal Children’s Day by the United Nations. And it continued until the death of Jawahar Lal Nehru in 1964. After the death of Nehru, Indian Parliament unanimously decided to celebrate the birthday Chacha Nehru as Bal Diwas.

Children’s Day celebrations in India

Bal Diwas is celebrated with much zeal in India. Cultural programs are organized in schools; civil society groups host programs for society and children are allowed to enjoy the day in schools. Also, IITF starts its international trade fair on this day.

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UK’s Labour Regret Its Kashmir Resolution After Indian Diaspora Branded The Party As Anti-Indian

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Labour Party of UK backtracked on its September resolution over Kashmir after some Indian Hindu groups labelled the Labour Party as anti-Indian and started a campaign to move Indian votes to Conservative.

What was September Kashmir resolution of Labour Party?

Labour Party took up the Kashmir issue in its conference in September. It issued a statement stating that Kashmir is accepted as a disputed territory and that the people of Kashmir should get the right to self-determination in accordance with the UN resolutions.

What is the present stand of UK’s Labour on Kashmir?

President of the Labour Party, Ian Lavery accepts use of offensive language in the Kashmir resolution and feels regret about criticizing India for abrogating Article 370 in Kashmir. He assured the Hindu community that the Labour Party is fully aware of the sensitivities of Kashmir.

Highlights of Labour Party resolution on Kashmir

• Kashmir is a bilateral problem for India and Pakistan to resolve together

• Both the countries have to resolve the issue by peaceful means

• Any bilateral solution on Kashmir should respect the right of Kashmiri people to have a say in their own future

• Labour Party is opposed to any external interference in the political situations of any country

• It won’t adopt any anti-India or anti-Pakistan position over Kashmir

The resolution is a snub for Labour ideologue-leader Jeremy Corbyn who’s supported the September resolution. With the new statement, the Labour Party president tried to pacify the Indian Hindu groups and tide moving of Indian votes to Conservative.

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The World Celebrates 550th Birth Anniversary Of Guru Nanak Dev Ji On 12th November

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Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Guru of Sikhism. Celebrated as Guru Parv, Gurupurab or Guru Prakash Parv, it falls on a full moon day in Kartik Puranmashi.

Celebration of Guru Nanak Jayanti

It is three-day celebration that starts two days prior to the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It starts with akhand path that is recitation of the holy book of Sikhism and conclude with people offering their prayers in Gurudwaras.

First Day

Akhand Path of Guru Granth Sahib is held in Gurudwaras. It is a 48-hour path or uninterrupted recitation of the preaching of Sikh Gurus.

Second Day

Nagarkirtan is organized. It is a procession led by PanjPyaras. It carries Nishan Sahib, the Sikh flag, and the Palanquin of Sri Guru Granth Sahib. But the main attractions of the Nagarkirtan are various singers singing and dancing to the tunes of brass bands.

Third Day

On the concluding day, people visit Gurudwars and listen to the sacred hymns recited by priests. Lungar or community lunch is served to the visitors. Also, the visitors enjoy “Gatka”that is a form of martial art. It is performed with sword.

History of Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Born on 15 April, 1469 at Rai Bhoeki Talwandi, Punjab, Guru Nanak Dev Ji travelled across South Asia and the Middle East to spread his teachings that are immortalized in the form of 974 hymns in the Guru Granth Sahib.

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Babri Masjid Was Built On A Hindu Temple Admits Supreme Court

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Five-judge Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoiand Justices Ashok Bhushan, D Y Chandrachud, Sharad Arvind Bobde and SA Nazeer delivered its historic judgement on Ram Mandir-Babri Masjid land dispute case. It unanimously declared that the land belonged to Ram Mandir.

What was the historic judgement?

Chief Justice RajanGogoi led bench ordered that the entire disputed land measuring went to 2.77-acres to Hindus for Ram Mandir but the bench also said that Muslims would get 5-acres of alternate land. The decision was just the opposite of Allahabad High Court verdict of 2010.

What was the Allahabad High Court verdict?

Allahabad High Court on September 30, 2010 ruled that the 2.77-acres of disputed land be divided into three equal parts and given to Hindu Maha Sabha that represents Ram Lalla, Sunni Waqf Board and Nirmohi Akhara. But the High Court admitted that the disputed land was the birthplace of Rama and that the Babri Masjid was built on the ruins of the Hindu temple.

Highlights of the SC ruling

• It is proved that Hindus were in possession of the outer courtyard of disputed site
• UP Sunni Waqf Board failed to establish its case in SC
• Muslims offering Friday prayer at mosque proved that they were in possession the site
• Muslims didn’t abandon Friday payers despite obstructions
• The underlying structure buried under the disputed site wasn’t an Islamic structure
• ASI’s evidence can’t be taken as a mere opinion
• Both the Hindus and Muslims agreed that the disputed site was the birthplace of Lord Ram
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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti 2019: He Was Rightly Called The Iron Man Of India

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The country is celebrating 144th birth centenary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on 31st October. PM Modi paid tribute the great leader and addressed the nation in a program organized close to the Statue of Unity. Also, the entire country is running to show unity. But it is more important to know Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and his contribution to the country.

Life of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Born on 31st October 1875 in Nadiad, Gujarat, his real name was Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel. He passed his matriculation at the tender of 22 and decided to continue his studies to become a barrister. Patel traveled to England to work to complete his education and became a barrister in 30 months that is six months earlier than the normal course. He returned to Gujarat as a lawyer and became a famous barrister.

Patel’s fight for freedom

Inspired by Gandhi, Patel joined the Indian freedom movement and led BardoliSatyagrah to oppose the tax imposed by the then British government. The movement forced the Britishers to forgive the tax for that year. After this victory, Patel emerged as a public figure in Gujarat. But it was just the start of the journey.

Patel became chairman of municipal corporation

He was made head of Gujarat Congress in 1920 and remained on the top post till 1945. During these years, he supported non-cooperation movement of Gandhiji and uprooted alcoholism, untouchability and other social abuses. He also occupied post of Chairman of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation in 1922, 1924 and 1927.

Leader of Quit India Movement

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Election Results 2019: BJP Emerges Loser In Both The States

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Contrary to the exit polls results, BJP seems to be at a great loss. It has lost more than it gained. Also, the opposition isn’t winning in flying colors. During election campaigns, BJP projected its prospects as bigger than ever before but it isn’t uncommon for political parties to inflate their prospects in election rallies.

Claims BJP made in election campaigns

The party claimed to cross 225 seats in Maharashtra with its long-term ally Shiv Sena but the party is far behind its projected seats. In Haryana, it claimed to bag 75 out of the 90 assembly seats without any alliance but the results seem to be just the opposite. BJP is struggling to make a government in Haryana on its own. It has to take help of smaller parties to stake a claim for government formation.

Reasons for losing seats in Haryana Assembly Elections

  1. Voters believe on local issues and caste affiliations still play a crucial role in deciding preference of political candidates.
  2. BJP has to pay heed to local economy that is in shambles. The masses are worried about their future.
  3. Businessmen, middle-class and agricultural community sees dark future in present conditions. They need change but the opposition isn’t ready to take the lead.

Future of BJP in Maharashtra and Haryana

BJP is emerging as the single largest party to stake claim to form government. In Maharashtra it can easily form a government for second time but it can’t be said about Haryana where it is a couple of seats short from the magic figure.

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WeWork Is Now An Associate Of SoftBank Who Bought 80% Stake In The Startup?

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SoftBank Group Corp. will take control of WeWork to assist the office-space startup in its day-to-day operations. The Japanese tech conglomerate will own 80% of the WeWorkthat has been suffering cash-crunch for a long time.

Highlights of the deal

• SoftBank to put $5 billion in new financing
• WeWork shareholders to get up to $3 billion
• SoftBank will also accelerate its commitment to fund $1.5 billion
• SoftBank COO Marcelo Claure will be the next executive chairman of board of directors for WeWork

What was the story of WeWork failure?

One of the most valued startup in the US, WeWork witnessed a fall from the grace when its attempt to enter the stock market was floundered last year. SoftBank came to its rescue even after drowning $10 billion into the company.

Why did SoftBank invest in WeWork?

The bank is a firm believer that a massive transformation in work culture is going on. Despite being a startup, WeWork was at the forefront in this transformation. The bank decided to double down on WeWork and for this reason it invested a huge sum in the startup company. The deal brings the cash strived WeWork back to life and working. The bank also offered $1.7 billion to WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann to quit.

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