THIS DAY, THAT YEAR-27TH NOVEMBER: 1895: Alfred Nobel signs his “will” which called for his fortune that he made as the inventor of dynamite to “establish awards” for those who contributed to the benefit of mankind. The “will” created awards – in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and peace.

THIS DAY, THAT YEAR-27TH NOVEMBER: 1942: French Admiral Jean de Laborde scuttles the French fleet anchored in Toulon harbour, off the southern coast of France, in order to keep it out of German hands.

27TH NOVEMBER-“Black Friday” is observed the next day after ‘Thanksgiving’ when the retailers offer “steep discounts” to start the festive season.

27TH NOVEMBER-“National Native American Heritage” day is observed to “honour and recognize Native Americans as the “first people” of the nation and to celebrate their cultural heritage and integral importance to the past, the present, and the future.

27TH NOVEMBER-“National Day of Listening” Is observed to provide all with an opportunity to “focus on one another” by listening to the stories of all the members of the family who are gathered for ‘Thanksgiving’.

27TH NOVEMBER-“Flossing” day is observed to remind people of the importance of looking after their oral health by brushing and flossing regularly.

27TH NOVEMBER-“Buy Nothing” day is observed the day after ‘Thanksgiving’ by refraining from shopping or buying anything. To take part in this mission, one just needs to dissuade people to stop purchasing and remind the society to “examine the issues of overconsumption and consumerism”.

“Ayushman Bharat”-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana[AB PM-JAY] and National Digital Health Mission [NDHM] a digital initiative to be approved wherein patients HealthID, Health Facility Registry and eHealth records can be stored .“The NDHM will digitalize healthcare by creating a digital health ecosystem that will enable patients to store and share their health records with doctors and health facilities of their choice”- Health minister.

PM proposes incentives to production-linked similar to those for electronic manufacturing for high-efficiency solar modules to boost the generation of electricity from renewable sources which has the potential to generate annual business. “There are huge renewable energy deployment plans our renewable power capacity is the fourth largest in the world.”- PM Modi

Ladakh gets the largest “Solar Photo Voltaic Powerplant” under the PMs ‘Make in India’ initiative at Leh IAF station to provide sustainable alternative to fossil fuel and traditional methods of energy generation. It is the largest installed solar project till date, out of the target of 300 MW for defence sectors and 14 MW for Leh region as set by the Ministry of Renewable Energy.

Ahmedabad-based drug maker Zydus Cadila to submit the results of its phase-2 trials which “will ascertain the safety, dose and efficacy of the vaccine” and is expected to introduce the vaccine by March “if all goes well”.

Germany’s Covid restrictions likely to continue in January given the measures designed to slow the spread of the virus. “We have to say, that we cannot promise an easing for Christmas and New Year” –Angela Merkel

Donald Trump concedes he will leave White House if the Electoral College formalizes President-Elect Biden’s victory. Trump insists that announcing a Biden win would be a “mistake” as he repeated claims that “massive fraud” and “crooked officials” in battleground states caused his election defeat.

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: Walt Disney Co to lay off about 32,000 workers, primarily at its theme parks in Florida, as the company struggles with limited customers due to the coronavirus pandemic. Disneyland Paris was forced to close again when France imposed a new lockdown to fight a second wave of the cases. The company’s theme parks in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Tokyo remain open for the public.

SPORTS -Cricket: NZ Vs Pak: Six of Pakistan’s squad tested positive for Covid-19. Players to “be tested a minimum of four times while in managed isolation” and the entire squad to be confined to their rooms.

SPORTS -Cricket:Aus Vs Ind: Series to kick off with the first ODI in Sydney

SPORTS -Football: Naples mayor Luigi De Magistris urges Napoli to rename the Stadio San Paolo to “Diego Armando Maradona” stadium in honour of the city’s beloved Argentine Legend.

SPORTS – Football : ISL 2020: Kerala Blasters FC drew with NorthEast United FC 2-2