Today Top Current Affairs 7 November 2021
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National
Meghalaya Cabinet approves creation of new district named Eastern West Khasi Hills District
The Meghalaya Cabinet has given its approval to create a new district named Eastern West Khasi Hills District. under the proposal, the Mairang civil sub-division will be upgraded to a full-fledged district.
- On 10th November 2021, The new district will be inaugurated by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma.
- With this, Meghalaya will have 12 in a total number of districts
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma Said in tweet regard this
- “Proposal to upgrade the Mairang Civil Sub-Division to a full-fledged district has been approved by the Cabinet today. Happy to announce that the new district will be named Eastern West Khasi Hills and will be inaugurated on 10th Nov 2021,”
International
Alphabet launches AI-driven drug discovery start-up Isomorphic Labs
Google’s parent company Alphabet has launched an AI-driven drug discovery start-up. the aim of this is to use artificial intelligence for drug discovery. The main objective of the company is to use AI (artificial intelligence) to accelerate drug discovery, and ultimately, find cures for some of humanity’s most devastating diseases.
- Google’s new company will be known as Isomorphic Laboratories and Demis Hassabis will be the CEO of Isomorphic Labs.
- The London-based Isomorphic Labs will focus on the most important applications of AI — in the field of biological and medical research.
Obtiuary
Dronacharya Awardee Eminent Cricket Coach Tarak Sinha died at 71
Decorated cricket coach Tarak Sinha has passed away at the age of 71 in New Delhi. he was suffering from cancer. Tarak Sinha has worked with generations of Indian cricketers.
- Tarak Singh was admitted to a New Delhi hospital due to multiple organ failures.
- Tarak Sinha was the recipient of the Dronacharya Award in 2018, was the 5th Indian cricket coach after Desh Prem Azad, Gurcharan Singh, Ramakant Achrekar and Sunita Sharma who got the Dronacharya Award.
Sports
Manu Bhaker and Javad Foroughi win air pistol mixed team gold in President’s Cup
Manu Bhaker, Indian woman pistol ace and Iran’s reigning Olympic champion Javad Foroughi won the 10m air pistol mixed team gold at the inaugural ISSF President’s Cup. the Indo-Iranian pair defeated the French-Russian duo of Mathilde Lamolle and Artem Chernousov by 16-8.
- The inaugural ISSF President’s Cup is a version of the World Cup Finals. The winners are honoured with The Golden Target along with prize money.
Important days
National Cancer Awareness Day 2021
Every year, National Cancer Awareness Day is observed on 7th November to create awareness about the second leading cause of death globally, Cancer.
- This day also marks the Birth anniversary of Madame Curie who was a prominent scientist remembered for her efforts and contribution in the battle against cancer.
- Scientist Marie Curie is known for her discovery of radium and polonium.
- In India, The observation of the National Cancer Control Programme was begun in 1975 with an aim of establishing cancer treatment facilities in the country.
- In 2014, National Cancer Awareness Day was celebrated for the first time.
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