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News Updates & Current Affairs November 2015
30 November 2015
1. CENTRE TO INVEST RS 1,700 CRORE FOR NISH Centre will invest Rs 1,700 crore in phases to transform NISH here as the
National University for Rehabilitation Sciences and Disability Studies to benefit
differently-abled people, Union Minister Thawar Chand Gehlot said. READ
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2. MUSSOORIE SANCTUARY SETTING OF ALTER’S NEW BOOK
India-born American author Stephen Alter combines the natural
history of Jabarkhet Nature Reserve in Mussoorie with magical
elements that appeal to younger readers in his new book “The
Secret Sanctuary”. READ MORE
3. MILKHA SINGH FLAGS OFF ‘HYDERABAD 10K RUN’
‘Flying Sikh’ Milkha Singh on Sunday, Nov 29 flagged off the 13
edition of the ‘Hyderabad 10K Run’ in which around 10,000 enthusiasts
participated, displaying their willingness to run for a cause. READ
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4. LT GEN ASHOK AMBRE TAKES COMMAND OF ARMY’S 9 CORPS
Lt Gen Ashok Ambre today took over as the new chief of Army’s 9
Corps (Rising Star Corps).
He took over the position from Lt Gen Rajeev Tewari, who has been
posted as GOC (General Officer Commanding) in West Bengal, a
defence spokesperson said here. READ MORE
5. UNION GOVERNMENT TO ROLL OUT BS V NORMS FROM APRIL 1,
2019
The government today said it has advanced the date for implementation of
the roll out of Bharat Stage (BS) stage V and VI norms for four-wheelers
by 3 years.READ MORE
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6. INDIA JOINS UK, AUS TO HELP POOR NATIONS COMBAT CLIMATE
CHANGE
India has announced $ 2.5 million for the Commonwealth small states
trade finance facility.
Joining a select group of countries, India today said it will provide $ 2.5
million for the vulnerable nations in the Commonwealth to help them
introduce clean energy and reduce green-house gas emissions. READ
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29 November 2015
1. PRIYA PARMAR’S NOVEL AMONG NYT’S 100 NOTABLE BOOKS OF 2015
Indian-origin author Priya Parmar’s historical novel “Vanessa and Her
Sister”, has been included in the New York Times’ 100 Notable Books
of 2015.
Described as “A novel of Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell, constructed
around an invented diary and letters,” the Times calls it a “multilayered,
subtly shaded novel”. READ MORE
2. CENTRE CLEARS INFRA DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR NINE CITIES UNDER
AMRUT
Centre has approved a working plan for Chhattisgarh where a total of
nine cities would receive a major infrastructural facelift under the Atal
Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT).
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3. JAPAN TO PROVIDE RS 5,536 CRORE LOAN FOR METRO PROJECTS IN
CHENNAI AND AHMEDABAD
India and Japan on Friday exchanged notes for Japan’s Official
Development Loan Assistance (ODA) worth Rs 5,536 crore for Chennai
and Ahmedabad metro rail projects. READ MORE
4. PRESIDENT’S STANDARD AWARDED TO TWO IAF SQUADRONS
President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday presented President’s
Standard to two Indian Air Force ( IAF) squadrons based here in West
Bengal.
Hasimara is an Indian Air Force (IAF) station, around 15 km away
from India-Bhutan border. READ MORE
5. GEN NEXT BARAK MISSILE DEFENCE SHIELD BUILT BY ISRAEL AND INDIA
CLEARS FIRST HURDLE
The next-generation Barak surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, jointly
developed by Israeli Aerospace Industries, Rafael and DRDO, was
successfully tested for the first time from an Israeli warship against a
jet-powered drone on Thursday. READ MORE
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6. ALBANIA, INDIA SIGN MOU ON DIPLOMATIC PASSPORT HOLDERS
Albania and India have signed an agreement on the removal of visa
requirements for diplomatic and service passport holders between the
two countries, Albanian Foreign Affairs Ministry has said.
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7. NHAI APPROVES PILOT PROJECT FOR DEVELOPING GREENBELTS ALONG
HIGHWAYS
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) today approved a
pilot project for developing greenbelts along the national highways
(NHs).
“NHAI has approved a pilot project submitted by National
Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), READ MORE
28 November 2015
1. RAJIV BANSAL APPOINTED AS CFO OF OLACABS
Homegrown app-based cab operator OlaCabs has appointed Rajiv
Bansal as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as part of its expansion drive
in the country. He will succeed Mitesh Shah who will henceforth lead
strategic finance initiatives of Ola as part of Rajiv’s team. READ
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2. BIHAR GOVERNMENT BANS SALE OF LIQUOR FROM 1ST APRIL 2016
Bihar Government has banned sale of liquor in the state from 1st April
2016. This decision would make Bihar 6th dry state/UT in the country.
It was announced by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on the occasion of
liquor prohibition day. READ MORE
3. UNION GOVERNMENT CLEARS OVER RS 3000 CRORE INFRASTRUCTURE
INVESTMENT FOR 102 AMRUT CITIES
Union Urban Development Ministry has approved an investment of
over Rs 3000 crore for boosting urban infrastructure in 102 cities across
five states. READ MORE
4. AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND CREATE HISTORY BY PLAYING FIRST DAY-
NIGHT TEST
Australia and New Zealand have created history by playing first day-
night Test match at the Adelaide Oval Cricket Stadium with a pink
Kookaburra ball. The first day-night test match was the third match of
the series between Australia and New Zealand played for 2015 Trans-
Tasman Trophy. READ MORE
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5. EMINENT TAMIL SCHOLAR NOBORU KARASHIMA PASSES AWAY
Distinguished Tamil scholar and historian of South India and South
Asia, Noboru Karashima from Japan passed away in Tokyo. He was
82. READ MORE
27 November 2015
1. INDIA, PAKISTAN AGREE TO PLAY BILATERAL SERIES IN SRI LANKA IN
DECEMBER
After months of uncertainty, India have agreed to play a short bilateral
series with Pakistan in ‘neutral’ Sri Lanka. The arch-rivals will play
three ODIs and two Twenty20 internationals from December 15. READ
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2. 26TH NOVEMBER: CONSTITUTION DAY
The ‘Constitution Day’ of India is being observed on 26th November to
spread awareness of Indian Constitution and its architecture Dr. B R
Ambedkar. READ MORE
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3. LIC EYES 10% STAKE IN CDSL FROM BSE FOR ABOUT RS 83 CRORE
State-owned life insurer LIC is likely to buy 10% stake in Central
Depository Services Ltd (CDSL) from BSE in a deal that may value the
leading depository at about Rs 825 crore. READ MORE
4. 5 TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES THAT HELP ENSURE 26/11 NEVER
HAPPENS AGAIN
The 26/11 Mumbai attacks were one of the most grievous assaults on
Indian soil, an incident that challenged the combined efforts of the US,
British and Indian anti-terrorism agencies. READ MORE
5. ANJU BOBBY GEORGE APPOINTED CHAIRPERSON OF TOP SCHEME
Former world long jump champion Anju Bobby George was appointed
as the Chairperson of Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) by
Union Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs. READ MORE
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26 November 2015
1. PCB SEEK CLEARANCE FOR INDIA SERIES AT ‘UNSPECIFIED’ NEUTRAL
VENUE
PCB chief Shaharyar Khan said on Tuesday that he had sought
permission from the country’s government for a bilateral series with
India at an unspecified neutral venue. READ MORE
2. STUDENT LOANS DRY UP AS BAD DEBTS CLIMB AT BANKS
An increase in non-performing assets have led several public sector
banks to go slow on educational loans, latest data complied by the
Finance Ministry shows. READ MORE
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3. 2019 NEW DEADLINE FOR COMPLETION OF PMGSY
Union Government has reduced the deadline for completion of flagship
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) for rural connectivity
through all- weather roads from 2022 to 2019. READ MORE
4. MOU INKED TO SET UP RAILWAY CHAIR ON
SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY AT TERI UNIVERSITY
India Railways has inked a MoU to set up a Railway Chair on
Sustainable Mobility at New Delhi campus of The Energy and
Resources Institute (TERI) University. READ MORE
5. NEW SPECIES OF TREE FROG NAMED GHATIXALUS MAGNUS
DISCOVERED IN WESTERN GHATS
Researchers have discovered a new species of tree frog named as
Ghatixalus magnus in the Western Ghats in Kadalar High Ranges of
Idukki district, Kerala. READ MORE
25 November 2015
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1. SEBI, BANGLADESH SEC INK MOU ON BILATERAL COOPERATION
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and Bangladesh
Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) have signed a MoU on
bilateral cooperation and technical assistance. READ MORE
2. INDIA, SINGAPORE ENTER INTO STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
India and Singapore have signed a joint declaration envisaging a
Strategic Partnership to elevate bilateral relations of both countries. It
was signed along with 10 bilateral agreements during Prime Minister
Narendra Modi’s official visit to Singapore as part of his second leg of
two nation’s visit of South-East Asia viz. READ MORE
3. TERRORISTS ATTACK ARMY CAMP IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR’S
TANGDHAR AREA, 1 JAWAN KILLED, 4 INJURED
Militants on Wednesday morning attacked an Army camp in Tangdhar
sector near the Line of Control (LoC) using small arms and under barrel
grenade launchers, killing a jawan and injuring four others. “There was
a stand off fire from Kalsuri Ridge (in Tangdhar sector) towards an
army camp this morning,” an army official said. READ MORE
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4. TURKEY RUSSIA JET: MARINE KILLED IN PILOT RESCUE BID
He died when his helicopter came under fire from rebels in northern
Syria, where the plane crashed. Rebel fire from the ground killed one of
the jet’s two crew members after they ejected. The head of Nato said it
stood in solidarity with Turkey as the Kremlin warned of “serious
consequences”. READ MORE
5. CHICAGO POLICE RELEASE DASHCAM VIDEO OF FATAL SHOOTING
Officer Jason Van Dyke has been charged with first-degree murder for
killing Laquan McDonald, 17. Police say he refused to drop a knife. Mr
Van Dyke said through his lawyer and police union he had feared for
his life. READ MORE
24, 23 & 22 November 2015
1. SNAPDEAL FEELS HEAT, APP DOWNRATED
Ratings for Snapdeal’s app on Google Play Store took a beating on
Tuesday, as thousands of people took to social media to voice their
discontent over Aamir Khan’s remarks against growing intolerance in
the country. READ MORE
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2. BOMBAY HC UPHOLDS LIFE FOR GERMAN WOMAN’S KILLER
The Bombay high court upheld the life imprisonment awarded to real
estate agent Iqlaque Fakir Mohammed Shaikh by the Pune district and
sessions court for the murder of German archaeologist Gudrun Corvinus
(72), reports Asseem Shaikh. Corvinus was killed in her flat at Liberty
Society in Koregaon Park on January 1, 2006. Shaikh was arrested
seven hours later. READ MORE
3. CHINESE COS LIKE VIVO, OPPO RIDING ON CRICKET TO BUILD BRAND
AND MAKE PRESENCE FELT
The Chinese seem to have big designs for cricket even though they
don’t have a national team for the sport. After Chinese mobile handset
maker Vivo signed a two-year title sponsorship deal with Indian
Premier League (IPL), replacing PepsiCo, READ MORE
4. PM NARENDRA MODI HOPES TO ROLL OUT GST IN 2016, WOOS
INVESTORS IN SINGAPORE
Promising more reforms to make India more attractive for foreign
investments, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday assured
investors that he would “carefully hold” their hands and expressed hope
that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime would be rolled out in
2016. READ MORE
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5. SEWA WOMEN TEACH HARVARD STUDENTS
Late Monday night in Boston, 25 students pursuing masters in public
health from Harvard T H Chan School of Public Health gathered post-
dinner for an important class. At the same time, three Self Employed
Women’s Association (Sewa) workers assembled at their office in Ellis
bridge early on Tuesday morning to impart lessons to the students on
the cooperative body’s work and on leadership. READ MORE
21 & 20 November 2015
1. PRITHVI RAJ SINGH ELECTED TO BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF WORLD
WATER COUNCIL
Prithvi Raj Singh of Jal Bhagirathi Foundation was on 14 November
2015 elected to Board of Governors of World Water Council (WWC)
for 2016-18. The elections took place during the triennial 7th General
Assembly of WWC Members in Marseille, France where over 250
persons from 40 countries were gathered. READ MORE
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2. WHO LAUNCHED WORLD ANTIBIOTIC AWARENESS WEEK WITH THE
THEME ANTIBIOTICS: HANDLE WITH CARE
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on 16 November 2015
launched the World Antibiotic Awareness Week with the theme
Antibiotics: handle with care. READ MORE
3. IEP RELEASED GLOBAL TERRORISM INDEX 2015
Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) on 17 November 2015 released
Global Terrorism Index 2015. It is a comprehensive summary of the
impact of terrorism in 162 countries (covering 99 percent of the world’s
population) in terms of lives lost, injuries, property damage and number
of incidents. READ MORE
4. WORLD TOILET DAY OBSERVED ON 19 NOVEMBER WITH THE THEME
SANITATION AND NUTRITION
World Toilet Day (WTD) was observed on 19 November 2015 across
the world with the theme Sanitation and Nutrition.
The aim of WTD is to raise awareness about the people in the world
who don’t have access to a toilet, despite the fact that it is a human right
to have clean water and sanitation. READ MORE
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5. FRANCE FACES RISK OF CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL ATTACK, WARNS PM
VALLS
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls on Thursday issued a stark
warning saying his country could face the risk of chemical or bacterial
warfare as a result of its fight against the Islamic State. READ MORE
19 November 2015
1. JUSTICE T.S.THAKUR APPOINTED AS 43RD CHIEF JUSTICE OF INDIA
President Pranab Mukherjee has appointed Justice T.S. Thakur as the
Chief Justice of India (CJI) as per provisions of Article 124 of
Constitution. T.S. Thakur will be 43rd Chief Justice of India and his
appointment will come into effect from 3 December 2015. He will have
tenure till January 3, 2017 i.e. till he attains the age of 65. READ
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2. VIJAY KESHAV GOKHALE APPOINTED AS INDIA’S AMBASSADOR TO
CHINA
Senior diplomat Vijay Keshav Gokhale has been appointed as India’s
Ambassador to China. He will replace Ashok Kantha, who was
appointed as envoy to China in January 2014 for a two-year term i.e. till
January 2016. Currently, Mr.Gokhale is serving as the India’s
Ambassador to Germany. READ MORE
3. CCEA APPROVES 10% DISINVESTMENT IN COAL INDIA LTD
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved 10 per
cent disinvestment in Coal India Limited (CIL). Decision in this regard,
was taken by CCEA meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
in New Delhi. Presently, Union Government holds around 79.65 per
cent stake in CIL. READ MORE
4. UNION CABINET APPROVES MOU BETWEEN INDIA AND VIETNAM FOR
COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF ANIMAL HEALTH
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has
given its approval for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) between India and Vietnam for cooperation in the field of
Animal Health. READ MORE
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5. UNION CABINET APPROVES SETTING UP OF NARF AT GENOME VALLEY
IN HYDERABAD
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has
approved setting up of a National Resource Facility for Bio-medical
Research (NARF) at Genome Valley in Hyderabad, Telangana. NARF
will be set up by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) and
the proposal in this regard was forwarded by the Department of Health
Research of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.READ
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18 November 2015
1. RUSSIA’S NEWEST DEFENCE SATELLITE EKS KOSMOS-2510
SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED
Russia’s newest defence satellite dubbed as EKS Kosmos-2510 was
successfully launched into space and has been placed into its dedicated
orbit. It was launched using Russian Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket from the
Plesetsk Cosmodrome which is a military facility in north-western
Russia’s Arkhangelsk region. After placing it in dedicated orbit, the
control of satellite has been passed to the Titov Main Space Center of
Russia’s Space Forces. READ MORE
2. TIANHE-2: WORLD’S POWERFUL SUPERCOMPUTER FOR THE SIXTH
CONSECUTIVE TIME
China’s Tianhe-2 supercomputer has emerged as the world’s most
powerful supercomputer system for the sixth consecutive time. It was
unveiled in 46th edition of Top500 list of supercomputers. READ
MORE
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3. AUSTRALIA PACE BOWLER JOHNSON TO RETIRE AFTER TEST
Mitchell Johnson decided his international cricket career should end
after the 2nd test against New Zealand at his adopted home ground, a
fitting venue synonymous with fast bowling. The 34-year-old
Australian paceman issued a statement Tuesday before the last day of
the WACA test, saying “beyond this match I’m just not sure that I can
continue competing consistently at the level required to wear the baggy
green.” READ MORE
4. G-20 TO COMBAT TERRORISM, TACKLE UNEVEN GLOBAL ECONOMIC
GROWTH UNITEDLY
G-20 leaders have decided to tackle global uneven economic growth
and reaffirmed their commitment to fight terrorism unitedly. In this
regard, G-20 leaders have released a communiqué at the end of the two-
day 2015 G-20 summit held at Antalya in Turkey. READ MORE
5. FRENCH POLICE LAUNCH OPERATION TO NAB PARIS ATTACK SUSPECT
An official says a large police operation is under way in the Paris
suburb of Saint-Denis and it’s believed to be linked to the deadly
attacks on the French capital. The police official says there have been
exchanges of gunfire and special SWAT teams are on the scene. The
official was not authorised to be publicly named according to police
policy. READ MORE
17 November 2015
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1. INDIA, AUSTRALIA COMPLETED FORMALITIES FOR CIVIL NUCLEAR PACT
India and Australia on 15 November 2015 announced completion of
procedures for bringing the two-nation nuclear deal into force. The deal
was finalized at the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra
Modi and his Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull on the sidelines
of the G-20 Summit at Antalya in Turkey. READ MORE
2. GOLD MONETIZATION SCHEME, SOVEREIGN GOLD BOND SCHEME AND
INDIAN GOLD COINS LAUNCHED BY PM MODI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on five November 2015 launched 3 gold
related schemes. The schemes are – Gold monetization scheme,
Sovereign Gold Bond scheme and Indian Gold Coins. The 3 schemes
were announced by the Union finance minister Arun Jaitley in his 2015-
16 budget speech in February 2015. READ MORE
3. JHARKHAND GOVERNMENT INTRODUCED MOBILE GOVERNANCE
The Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das on 15 November 2015
introduced Mobile Governance in the state to realise the dreams of
Digital India during the occasion of 16th Foundation Day of the
state. READ MORE
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4. FIRST AMRIT OUTLET OPENED AT AIIMS DELHI FOR SELLING
AFFORDABLE DRUGS
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on 15 November 2015
launched the Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment
(AMRIT) pharmacy outlet at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences
(AIIMS) in New Delhi. The purpose of the first of its kind outlet is to
reduce the expenditure incurred by patients on treatment of cancer and
heart diseases by 50 to 60 percent and has the following
features. READ MORE
5. UNION GOVERNMENT DECLARES NSCN(K) AS TERROR ORGANIZATION
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has declared Naga militant
outfit National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) formally
known as NSCN (K) as a terrorist organization. In this regard MHA has
issued an official gazette notification mentioning that NSCN (K) and all
its formations and front organisations have been declared as a terrorist
organization under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,
1967. READ MORE
16 November 2015
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1. SAINA NEHWAL WINS SILVER MEDAL AT 2015 CHINA OPEN
Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal has won silver medal at 2015 China
Open Superseries Premier Badminton tournament after finishing at
second position in the Women’s Singles category. In the final match
played at the Haixia Olympic Sports Centre in Fuzhou, the defending
champion and top seeded Saina lost to sixth placed Xuerui Li from
China by 12-21, 15-21 score. READ MORE
2. INDIA, AUSTRALIA SEAL N-DEAL PROCEDURES
India and Australia have sealed Nuclear-deal procedures for supply of
uranium from later to energy starved India. N-deal procedures were
formally completed between both countries following a bilateral
meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterpart
Malcolm Turnbull in Antalya, Turkey on the sidelines of the G-20
Summit. READ MORE
3. PHILIPPINES TO HOST 2015 ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION
SUMMIT
Philippines is going to host 2015 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
(APEC) summit from 18–19 November 2015 in its capital city Manila
for the first time in nearly two decades. It is second time Philippines
hosting the Asia-Pacific region’s most high-level business event i.e.
APEC summit and had previously hosted it in 1996. READ MORE
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4. HEALTH MINISTRY INAUGURATES COUNTRY’S FIRST AMRIT OUTLET AT
AIIMS IN NEW DELHI
Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has opened country’s first
Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment (AMRIT)
outlet at AIIMS in New Delhi to sell drugs at highly discounted
rates. READ MORE
5. NICO ROSBERG BEATS LEWIS HAMILTON IN BRAZILIAN GRAND PRIX
Nico Rosberg beat Lewis Hamilton for the second race in succession to
win the Brazilian Grand Prix. The German converted pole position into
a lead at the first corner and controlled the race from there, despite
Hamilton pushing hard throughout. READ MORE
15 November 2015
1. DIVERSITY IS OUR PRIDE, STRENGTH: MODI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, facing criticism back home over the
government’s failure to address growing intolerance, said here on
Friday that diversity is India’s “strength and pride” and underlined the
importance of peaceful co-existence. READ MORE
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2. INDIA, UK ANNOUNCED COMMERCIAL DEALS WORTH 9 BILLION
POUNDS
India and the UK on 12 November 2015 announced commercial deals
worth 9 billion pounds in London. The deals took place between the
companies operating from both the countries and were agreed upon
during the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UK. READ
MORE
3. 2015 VALLETTA SUMMIT ON MIGRATION CONCLUDED
The 2015 Valletta Summit on Migration was concluded on 12
November 2015. It was held for two days at the Mediterranean
Conference Centre in Valletta, Malta. It was attended by around 65
heads of governments/high level policy makers from Europe and Africa,
besides officials from the UN and various organizations of the European
Union. READ MORE
4. RBI GOVERNOR DR RAGHURAM RAJAN ELECTED AS VICE-CHAIRMAN
ON BIS BOARD
Dr Raghuram Rajan, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on 9
November 2015 was elected as the Vice-Chairman on the Board of
Directors of BIS. With this, he became the first Indian to be elected to
this position in the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). READ
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5. UK, INDIA SIGN DEALS WORTH OVER RS 90K CR
Telecom giant Vodafone’s pledge of investing £1.3 billion (Rs 13,078
crore; at £1= Rs 100.6) in its India services was one of the big-bang
investment proposals announced by British and Indian companies
during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UK. On Friday,
Britain and India welcomed £9 billion (Rs 90,540 crore) in more than
20 deals and collaborations. READ MORE
14 November 2015
1. SAINA NEHWAL BEATS NOZOMI OKUHARA TO ENTER CHINA OPEN
SEMIS
The only Indian shuttler left in the tournament, defending
champion Saina Nehwal marched into the women’s singles semi-finals
with a comprehensive straight games win over Japan’s Nozomi
Okuhara at the prestigious $700,000 China Open Superseries Premier
here on Friday. READ MORE
2. HILLARY CLINTON MAINTAINS LEAD AMONG DEMOCRATIC VOTERS:
POLL
Hillary Clinton has largely maintained her lead in the Democratic
presidential race despite a month of sharpened attacks by rival Bernie
Sanders, a self proclaimed democratic socialist, according to a new
poll. READ MORE
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3. PM NARENDRA MODI ANNOUNCES LONDON-AHMEDABAD DIRECT
FLIGHT
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a direct flight
between London and Ahmedabad from December this year. “From
December 15, there will be direct flights between London and
Ahmedabad,” Modi said in his much-awaited address to 60,000 wildly
cheering British Indians at the iconic Wembley Stadium here. READ
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4. SUBIR GOKARAN APPOINTED AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF IMF
Renowned economist Subir Gokaran has been appointed as an
Executive Director on the board of the International Monetary Fund
(IMF). Mr. Gokarn’s name was cleared by Appointments Committee of
Cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He will
replace Rakesh Mohan whose 3 year tenure ends in November
2015. READ MORE
5. PAKISTAN, CHINA KICK OFF AMBITIOUS CPEC PROJECT
Pakistan and China kicked off their ambitious 46 billion US Dollar
China- Pakistan economic corridor (CPEC) project. It was kicked off
after China successfully acquired over 2,000 acres of land in restive
Balochistan to develop the strategic Gwadar port. Earlier both countries
had signed a deal in this regard to give the usage right of the land to a
Chinese company. READ MORE
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13 &12 November 2015
1. CENTRE APPROVES RS 2100 CRORE FOR KARNATAKA, GUJARAT UNDER
NDRF
The Centre on Monday approved Rs. 2,100 crore funds under the
National Disaster Relief Fund (NDRF) forKarnataka and Gujarat, which
recently faced drought and floods respectively.
The Committee examined the proposals based on the report of the
central team that visited the affected states hit by severe natural
disasters. READ MORE
2. IRAN APPOINTS FIRST WOMAN AMBASSADOR SINCE REVOLUTION
Iran appointed its first female ambassador abroad since the
Islamic Revolution in 1979, choosing to send foreign ministry
spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham to head its embassy in
Malaysia, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif announced
on Sunday. READ MORE
3. INDIA’S COMMUNICATION SATELLITE GSAT-15 SET FOR LAUNCH ON
NOVEMBER 11
European space agency Arianespace is gearing up for the Tuesday
evening launch of Indian communication satellite GSAT-15 and
Arabsat-6B through its rocket Ariane 5 from the spaceport in French
Guiana, the space agency said.
In a statement issued early Tuesday, Arianespace said it has delivered
another Ariane 5 rocket to the launch zone at Europe’s spaceport in
French Guiana. READ MORE
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4. WHO OFFICIALLY DECLARES SIERRA LEONE EBOLA-FREE
Twenty-nine-year-old Song strolls through the streets of Sierra Leone’s
capital, Freetown, as loud music blares out from the stalls of street
vendors.
“The war is over,” he says. “We’ve been liberated.” READ MORE
11 November 2015
1. BENGALURU IS TOP DESTINATION FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS
The IT capital has surpassed both the commercial and political capitals
of India as the top investment destination in the property market.
Nearly 13 per cent of over $6.7 billion Rs 44,450 crore) that PEs have
invested (.in India’s property market from 2013 through the first half of
2015 has gone to Bengaluru. READ MORE
2. RBI ISSUED UNIFORM GUIDELINES ON INTERNET BANKING FOR
COOPERATIVE BANKS
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 5 November 2015 issued revised and
uniform guidelines on Internet Banking for all licensed cooperative
banks including Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs), Cooperative Banks
(StCBs) and Districts Co-operative Banks (DCBs). READ MORE
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3. ‘INDIA IN SHANGHAI’ CULTURAL WEEK INAUGURATED AT SHANGHAI
An Indian culture week was inaugurated today at ChinaShanghai
International Arts Festival where India has been designated as a guest
country for the first time.
The India culture week called “India in Shanghai” was inaugurated by
Indian Ambassador Ashok K Kantha along with Zhong Yanqun, READ
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4. SAADMEX 2015 TO BE CONDUCTED FROM 23RD -26TH NOVEMBER,
2015 IN DELHI
India will host the South Asian Annual Disaster Management Exercise
(SAADMEx), 2015 here from November 23-26.
Member-countries of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
(SAARC) will participate in the joint exercise, which will be inaugurated by
Home Minister Rajnath Singh.
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5. CHOUDHRY HARPAL SINGH – FORMER BKU GENERAL SECRETARY
PASSES AWAY
Former general secretary of Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU), Choudhry
Harpal Singh, passed away yesterday at his native village of Sadruddin
Nagar in the district.
He was 80 and suffering from cancer, family members said, adding that
he died last evening. READ MORE
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10 November 2015
1. BALLISTIC MISSILE AGNI-IV TEST-FIRED AS PART OF USER TRIAL
In pre-Diwali fireworks over the Bay of Bengal, India on Monday
successfully tested the nuclear-capable Agni-IV ballistic missile, which
has a strike range of 4,000-km, from the A P J Abdul Kalam Island
(formerly Wheeler Island) off Odisha coast. The user trial by the tri-
Service Strategic Forces Command (SFC), which saw the two-stage
missile being fired from a mobile launcher at 9.45am, met all mission
parameters, said DRDO officials. READ MORE
2. AUS, CHINA INK DEAL TO SHARE INFO ON ANTARCTICA CONDITION
Australia and China today inked a deal to share information about sea
ice conditions around Antarctica for better navigation and shipping in
the Earth’s southernmost continent. READ MORE
3. FORMER BCCI CHIEF N SRINIVASAN SACKED AS ICC CHAIRMAN
Former BCCI President N Srinivasan has been removed from his post
as ICC chairman, reports an English news channel. The decision was
taken at the BCCI AGM on Monday in Mumbai. Consequently,
Shashank Manohar’s name has been put forward as the new ICC
chairman. READ MORE
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5. AK-47 MAKER IN TALKS FOR JOINT VENTURE IN INDIA TO
MANUFACTURE WEAPONS
Russia’s Kalashnikov Concern, makers of AK-47 assault rifles,
is in advanced discussions with Indian companies to manufacture
certain weapons here and is open to sharing technology with
local partners. READ MORE
6. INDIA-RUSSIA JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE INDRA-2015 BEGINS IN
RAJASTHAN
The seventh edition India-Russia Joint Military Exercise ‘Indra-2015’
has begun in Bikaner district of Rajasthan. This edition of exercise is
focusing on ‘Counter-Terrorism Operations in Desert Terrain under a
United Nations Mandate’. READ MORE
9 November 2015
1. INDIAN ARMY SUCCESSFULLY TEST-FIRED BRAHMOS SUPERSONIC
CRUISE MISSILE IN RAJASTHAN
The Indian Army today successfully test fired the BrahMos land attack
cruise missile against a designated target in Rajasthan’s Pokhran test
range, demonstrating the weapon’s operational capability, an official
said today. READ MORE
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2. HEENA SINDHU WON GOLD IN 13TH ASIAN SHOOTING CHAMPIONSHIP
India’s Heena Sidhu made a grand return to form by winning the gold
medal in the 10m air pistol women’s event at the 13th Asian Shooting
Championship on Friday.
Heena, who won a gold at the righth Asian Air Gun Championship at
home recently, shot an excellent 198.2 in the finals to edge out
Mongolian Gundegma Otreyad, who shot 198. READ MORE
3. ARUNDHATI BHATTACHARYA AGAIN TOPS LIST OF MOST POWERFUL
BIZ WOMEN
Arundhati Bhattacharya, chairperson of country’s largest bank SBI,
remains the most powerful woman in the Indian business sector,
according to Fortune India.
ICICI Bank’s Chanda Kochhar and Shikha Sharma of Axis Bank follow
Bhattacharya at the second and third place, respectively. READ MORE
4. CHINA, SINGAPORE STARTS NEGOTIATIONS ON UPGRADING FREE
TRADE AGREEMENT
China and Singapore today began negotiations to upgrade a bilateral
Free Trade Agreement as the two nations marked 25 years of
establishment of diplomatic relations with a state visit by Chinese
President Xi Jinping. READ MORE
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5. INDIAN RAILWAYS WINS 32ND INDIAN OIL SURJIT HOCKEY
TOURNAMENT
Indian Railways has won 32nd edition of Indian Oil Surjit Hockey
tournament for the first time. In the final match played at Olympian
Surjit Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar (Punjab), Indian Railways team
defeated defending champions Indian Oil Mumbai by 4-3 score. READ
MORE
8 November 2015
1. XI ARRIVES IN SINGAPORE FOR CHINA-TAIWAN SUMMIT
The meeting comes two months before elections in Taiwan, which the
anti-Beijing opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is expected
to win.
The DPP has criticised the meeting, saying it is a threat to the island’s
democracy. READ MORE
2. JUSTIN TRUDEAU SWORN IN AS PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA
His ascension marks a new era of Liberal politics after an election that
saw Stephen Harper’s party ousted.
Mr Trudeau, 43, follows in the footsteps of his father who held the
office for nearly two decades. READ MORE
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3. CABINET CLEARS TOURISM MOU WITH COLOMBIA
With Colombia fast emerging as a tourist destination for Indians, an
agreement to strengthen the tourism sector was approved today.
The Union Cabinet cleared a memorandum of understanding with the
South American nation for strengthening cooperation in the field of
tourism.READ MORE
4. RBI IMPOSES RS 1 CRORE PENALTY ON DHANLAXMI BANK
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday said it has
imposed a Rs.1 crore penalty on Dhanlaxmi Bank for violation of
its instructions, among other things, on know-your-customer
(KYC) norms and anti-money laundering (AML)
standards. READ MORE
5. RBI INCLUDES BANDHAN BANK IN SECOND SCHEDULE LIST
Reserve Bank today said that newly launched Bandhan Bank has
been included in the second schedule list, making it eligible for
loans from the central bank at bank rate.
A scheduled bank is eligible for loans from the RBI at bank rate.
They are also given membership to clearing houses. READ MORE
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7 November 2015
1. PRESIDENT LAUNCHES IMPRINT INDIA INITIATIVE OF IITS AND IISC
President Pranab Mukherjee today launched ‘IMPRINT India’, a joint
initiative of country’s top educational institutes, aimed at developing a
roadmap for research to solve major engineering and technology
challenges relevant to India today.
The initiative is based on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s suggestion
that research done by institutions of national importance must be linked
with immediate requirements of the society at large. READ MORE
2. SCIENTISTS DEVELOP 3-D PRINTING METHOD TO MAKE EMBRYONIC
STEM CELLS
These cells – capable of generating all cell types in the body – could be
used as the ‘lego bricks’ to build tissue constructs, larger structures of
tissues, and potentially even micro-organs.
The results are published today, Wednesday 4th November, in the
journalBiofabrication. READ MORE
3. FRANCE TO DEPLOY ITS LARGEST WARSHIP AGAINST IS IN SYRIA AND
IRAQ
Its involvement in the campaign will shorten the time it takes for French
jets to carry out air strikes.
France has been targeting IS in Iraq as part of the US-led coalition since
September 2014. In September this year French forces began air strikes
in Syria. READ MORE
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4. ACTOR VIKRAM GOKHALE AWARDED 2015 VISHNUDAS BHAVE AWARD
Famous film, television and stage actor Vikram Gokhale (67) was today
felicitated with the prestigious Vishnudas Bhave Award.
The award was given to him at a ceremony here on the eve of ‘Marathi
Rangbhumi Din’. READ MORE
5. CCEA HIKES MSP FOR MAJOR RABI CROPS INCLUDING WHEAT, GRAM
AND PULSES
Faced with high prices of pulses, the Centre today hiked the support
price to farmers for masoor and gram dals sharply by Rs 250 a quintal
each to boost production in the ongoing rabi season and reduce
dependency on imports.READ MORE
6. BERNIE SANDERS INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO END FEDERAL BAN ON
MARIJUANA
Vermont senator Bernie Sanders introduced legislation on Wednesday
that would end the federal prohibition on marijuana, removing the drug
from the federal government’s list of the “most dangerous” substances –
a move that distinguishes the Democratic presidential hopeful from the
other candidates in the race. READ MORE
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6 November 2015
1. PM NARENDRA MODI RANKS 9TH IN 2015 FORBES’ WORLD’S MOST
POWERFUL PERSON
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been ranked ninth on the Forbes list
of powerful people for 2015, up six places from last year when he was
at number 15. He is placed between his host next week, UK Prime
Minister David Cameron, at number eight and Google’s Larry Page at
10.
Last year’s number three on the Forbes list, China’s Xi Jinping, is
ranked fifth this year, after Pope Francis at number four. The pope retains his position from
2014. Read More
2. JITU RAI WON SILVER IN 13TH ASIAN SHOOTING CHAMPIONSHIP
Ace shooter Jitu Rai won India’s first senior medal at the 13th Asian
Shooting Championship, finishing second behind Korea’s Park Daehun
in the finals of the men’s 50m pistol at Kuwait City on Wednesday.
Park shot a finals world and Asian record score of 199.2 to clinch the
gold medal.READ MORE
3. INDIA’S FORMER AMBASSADOR TO NEPAL BIMAL PRASAD DEAD
India’s former Ambassador to Nepal Bimal Prasad on 4 November 2015
passed away in New Delhi. He was 92.
Prasad, who was also a close aide of Jayaprakash Narayan, worked as
professor of history at University of Patna. He also taught South Asian
Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University. Later, he served as the dean of
School of International Studies. READ MORE
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4. PM NARENDRA MODI LAUNCHES 3 GOLD SCHEMES : ALL YOU MUST
KNOW
In a move to reduce the demand for physical gold, Prime Minister
Narendra Modi on Thursday launched three gold related schemes,
including ‘India gold coin’ bearing Ashok Chakra, gold monetisation
and sovereign gold bond schemes to tap the festive season ahead of
Dhanteras and Diwali. READ MORE
5. HINDI LARGEST SPOKEN INDIAN LANGUAGE IN US: CENSUS BUREAU OF
US
Hindi has emerged as the largest Indian language spoken in the US, with
nearly 6.5 lakh people speaking it, according to the latest Census data.
The US Census Bureau based on American Community Survey data
collected from 2009 to 2013, said that more than 60 million people in
the US speak a language other than English at home, 25 million of
whom speak English. READ MORE
6. MICHELLE PAYNE BECOMES FIRST FEMALE JOCKEY TO WIN
MELBOURNE CUP
Michelle Payne became the first female jockey to win the A$6.2 million
($4.44 million) Melbourne Cup on Tuesday as she rode rank outsider
Prince of Penzance to a famous victory in Australia’s richest and most
prestigious race.
Jumping from barrier one, Payne bided her time until well into the final
straight before pushing the 100-1 shot clear at the 200-metre mark and
held off a charging Max Dynamite by three-quarters of a length. READ MORE
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7. BOXER SHIVA THAPA ATTAINS NUMBER TWO SPOT IN WORLD
RANKINGS
Shiva Thapa on Tuesday became the highest-ranked Indian boxer,
zooming to second in the latest international rankings after winning a
bronze medal at last month’s World championships in Doha. (Shiva
Thapa Settles for bronze medal at the World Championship)
Shiva was placed second with 1550 points in the 56kg category, up five
places from the previous list. READ MORE
8. NGT BANS AGE-OLD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICE OF STRAW BURNING IN
NORTHERN STATES
A Bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar directed
the Delhi government and the four northern States of Punjab, Haryana,
Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh to check the bi-annual menace, which the
farmers engage in to save time between sowing of wheat and rice. The
tribunal also announced a fine of Rs. 2,500 to Rs. 15,000 on farmers
found indulging in straw burning. READ MORE
9. TS THAKUR TO BE NEXT CHIEF JUSTICE OF INDIA
Justice T S Thakur will take over as the next Chief Justice of India on
December 2. He will succeed Justice H L Dattu, who will demit office
next month. Justice Thakur, the senior-most judge of the apex court,
would be the 43rd chief justice of India. READ MORE
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10. FORBES WORLD’S MOST POWERFUL PEOPLE 2015 : PUTIN TOPS THE
LIST
Vladimir Putin has been voted the most powerful person in the world for
the third time in a row, in a new list published by financial magazine
Forbes. The Russian President has topped the Most Powerful People list,
with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US President Barack
Obama coming in second and third place respectively. It is the first time
a sitting US President has not made one of the top 2 spots. READ
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5 November 2015
1. GOVERNMENT APPOINTS MDS OF FOUR PSU BANKS
GOI has appointed MDs of four public lenders, including UCO Bank,
Corporation Bank and Andhra Bank. The appointed persons are,
Suresh N Patel, Executive Director of Oriental Bank of Commerce ,
has been appointed managing director of the Hyderabad-based Andhra
Bank.
R K Takkar, ED, Dena Bank , will now head the Kolkata-based UCO Bank. READ MORE
2. INDIA RANKS 99 ON GLOBAL PROSPERITY INDEX
India is nowhere near the top 10 countries when it comes to
economy, entrepreneurship and opportunity, governance, education,
health, safety and security, personal freedom and social capital.
According to the Legatum Prosperity Index 2015, India ranks 99
among 142 countries that have been assessed in these
sectors. READ MORE
3. MAHARASHTRA GOVERNMENT APPROVES APJ ABDUL
KALAM AMRUT YOJNA
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The Maharashtra Government on 3 November 2015 approved a revised
scheme, named APJ Abdul Kalam Amrut Yojna, for pregnant and
lactating women in the tribal areas of the state.
The scheme aims at providing at least one full hot cooked nutritious
food to every pregnant lady and lactating mother. READ MORE
4. IMPOSE AFSPA IN GARO HILLS: MEGHALAYA HIGH COURT
Meghalaya High Court has asked Central Government to enforce
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958 in militancy-hit
Garo Hills region of the state. The order was issued by a full 3 bench of
the High Court comprising Chief Justice Uma Nath Singh, Justice T N
K Singh and Justice S R Sen while hearing on pending cases of
militants calling bandhs in the state. READ MORE
5. MANA PATEL, VIRDHAWAL KHADE WIN BEST SWIMMERS’ AWARD
Mana Patel of Gujarat and Maharashtra’s Virdhawal Khade emerged as
the best swimmers of the 69th senior National Aquatic Championship.
Mana, who broke her national record by 13 micro second in women’s
50m backstroke race, was adjudged the best swimmer in the women’s
category of the competition that concluded last night. READ MORE
6. PRIYANKA CHOPRA BAGS PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS NOMINATION
Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra has made it to the final nomination in
the Favourite Actress in a New TV Series category of People’s Choice
Awards 2016.
The 33-year-old actress, who has made it to the top five, will be
competing with big names like Jamie Lee Curtis, Emma Roberts,
Marcia Gay Harden and Lia Michele. READ MORE
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6. MYSURU RAILWAY STATION BECAME THE FIRST
BLIND-FRIENDLY RAILWAY STATION IN INDIA
With a view to facilitating visually impaired train passengers, tactile
maps of the railway station and train schedules in Braille were
unveiled at the Mysuru Railway station on Tuesday.
Speaking to reporters after Mysuru MP Pratap Simha inaugurated the
facility, Divisional Railway Manager Rajkumar Lal said Mysuru
railway station has become the country’s first visually challenged friendly station in
India. READ MORE
4 November 2015
1. AMAZON TO OPEN ITS FIRST-EVER PHYSICAL BOOK STORE IN SEATTLE
Amazon.com Inc is set to open its first physical book store in
Seattle. The brick-and-mortar store, Amazon Books, is a physical
extension of Amazon.com with books being selected based on customer
ratings and pre-orders on Amazon.com. Popularity on Goodreads and
curators’ assessments are also considered for short listing the books. The in-store and online
prices of the books would be same. READ MORE
2. NAVTEJ SINGH SARNA TO BE NEW HIGH COMMISSIONER TO UK
Navtej Singh Sarna, Secretary (West) in External Affairs Ministry, was
today named the next High Commissioner to Britain. Mr Sarna, a 1980-
batch Indian Foreign Service officer, will replace Mr Ranjan Mathai in
London. He is expected to take up his assignment shortly. The
appointment comes days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit
to Britain. Sarna, an author of many fiction and non-fiction books, is
currently serving as secretary (west) in the ministry.
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Sarna was the longest-serving spokesperson of the ministry and its most visible face from 2002
to 2008. He served as India’s ambassador to Israel from 2008 to 2012. READ MORE
3. CHINA LAUNCHES THE C919! JOINS THE BIG JET CLUB
China has rolled its first homegrown large passenger jet off the
production line in Shanghai, vowing to challenge the dominance of
Airbus and Boeing in the global commercial aviation market. At the
ceremony, a shiny C919, sporting a largely white fuselage with a blue
wavy stripe and a green tail, was towed beneath a banner with the
phrase “a dream takes off” and past a huge Chinese national flag.
The C919 — a twin-engine, narrow-body aircraft seating up to 174 people — is similar in size to
the Airbus 320 and Boeing 737 series of jets, long the workhorses for airlines around the
world. READ MORE
4. TATA MOTORS ROPES IN LIONEL MESSI AS GLOBAL BRAND
AMBASSADOR
Homegrown car maker Tata Motors on November 2, has signed-up
football player Lionel Messi as its brand ambassador. In a major
marketing initiative the company has signed-up the four-time winner of
the best football player of the world award and Argentine captain Messi
to promote and endorse passenger vehicles, globally.
The idea is to engage with young people and that football and Messi
had a lot of connect with the youth. READ MORE
5. MANPREET VOHRA APPOINTED INDIA’S NEW ENVOY TO AFGHANISTAN
Senior diplomat Manpreet Vohra has been appointed as India’s
Ambassador to strategically important Afghanistan, succeeding Amar
Sinha. Vohra, a 1988-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, is currently
serving as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs. He is
expected to take up his assignment shortly. Vohra had served in the Indian
High Commission in Pakistan as the Deputy High Commissioner besides
having worked in Disarmament and International Security Affairs Division
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6. INDIA GOALKEEPER GURPREET SINGH SANDHU SET FOR EUROPA TRYST
Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu has added another feather to his cap by
ensuring that he would be the first from his country to be part of a team
scheduled to play in the Europa League next season. Eight months ago he
created history by becoming the first Indian footballer to play for a first
division European club. Sandhu, who has played 20 odd reserve team
matches for Stabaek besides the maiden first team Cup game, is obviously
very excited about soaking in the Europa experience. READ MORE
7. NEPAL RECEIVES FIRST CONSIGNMENT OF PETROL FROM CHINA
Nepal has received 73.5 metric tonnes of petrol from China for the first
time after signing a major deal with it to ease crippling shortage
of petroleum products. The shortage was due to the month-long
Madhesi-led blockade of India-Nepal border over the new Constitution.
Under the Agreement, China will supply petrol, diesel, LP Gas and air
gasoline to Nepal.
Twelve trucks carrying petrol from China on November 2 entered
Nepal through Rasuwagadhi trading point. READ MORE
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8. CHINA APPROVES $9.2-BILLION WINTER OLYMPICS HIGH-SPEED RAIL
LINE
China, on November 2, has approved plans for a 58.41 billion yuan
(5.97 billion pounds) high-speed rail project which will be used during
the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. The 174 kilometre-long railway,
which will connect Beijing with the northern city of Zhangjiakou in
Hebei province, will be constructed over a four-and-a-half year period
and will be able to ferry 60 million people annually.
Beijing beat Kazakhstan’s Almaty in July to host the 2022 Winter Olympics, making it the first
city to be awarded both the summer and winter Games. READ MORE
9. FAST PATROL VESSEL ICGS ARINJAY COMMISSIONS
IN KOCHI
ICGS Arinjay, Fast Patrol Vessel was commissioned in Naval Base,
Kochi on November 2. This is the 15th vessel of its class in the series
of 20 such Fast Patrol Vessel commissioned by Vice Admiral Sunil
Lanba PVSM, AVSM Flag Officer Commanding-in-chief, Southern Naval Command. India’s
future is intrinsically linked to the maritime security.
The Coast Guard ship, built by Cochin Shipyard Limited is 50 metres long, displaces 317 tons of
water and has a maximum designed speed of 33 knots. READ MORE
10 CAPTAIN KRISHNA SWAMINATHAN TAKES OVER COMMAND OF INS
VIKRAMADITYA
Captain Krishna Swaminathan on Monday assumed charge as the
second commanding Officer of INS Vikramaditya, Indian Navy’s
formidable aircraft carrier which has significantly increased the
Indian Navy’s capabilities. He succeeded Captain Suraj Berry,
who has been in command of the ship since 2013.
Swaminathan aspired to be in the Indian Armed Forces since he
was 10 years old, reports Bangalore Mirror. The youngest son of two teachers, he studied at
Bishop Cotton Boy’s School in Bengaluru first before enrolling in the Sainik School in Bijapur.
He joined the Navy in the 1980s. READ MORE
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11. NATIONAL TRIBAL CRAFTS MELA AADISHILP-2015 BEGINS IN NEW
DELHI
11th National Tribal Crafts Mela Aadishilp has begun in New Delh. It
was inaugurated by Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Jual Oram. This
edition of Crafts Mela has been organised by Tribal Cooperative
Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED) and
will be open till November 11, 2015.
More than 90 tribal artisans from all over the country are going
showcase their unique and exquisite tribal artefacts. READ MORE
12. INDIA, INDONESIA INK PACTS ON ENERGY, CULTURE EXCHANGE
Briefing the reporters on the discussions and meetings Vice President
Hamid Ansari had with the leadership here, Anil Wadhwa Secretary
(East) in the External Affairs Ministry said it was felt by the two sides
that there was no need to exchange letters as part of completing
formalities. This cooperation is important as both India and Indonesia
have committed themselves to reduce carbon emissions by 35% and
29% respectively by 2030.
“We have also discussed possibilities of expanding our cooperation in defence and counter-
terrorism through intensification of our existing mechanisms”, Ansari said. READ MORE
3 November 2015
1. EX-WEST BENGAL SPEAKER HASHIM ABDUL HALIM PASSES AWAY
Former West Bengal Assembly Speaker Hashim Abdul Halim
has passed away due to cardiac problems at the age of 80. Halim, who
had created a record of serving as the Assembly speaker for 29 long
years from 1982 to 2011 during the Left Front rule, was suffering from
cardiac problems since the last few years. READ MORE
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2. FACEBOOK TO HELP BSNL SET UP 100 WI-FI HOTSPOTS IN RURAL INDIA
Social media giant Facebook has come forward to facilitate state-run
BSNL in setting up 100 Wi- Fi sites in rural areas of western and
southern India. Facebook will spend Rs 5 crore per annum for
sponsoring these 100 Wi-Fi hotspots in the country. The hotspots are
being set up by BSNL-selected vendor Quad Zen. READ MORE
3. NICO ROSBERG WON THE MEXICAN GRAND PRIX
Nico Rosberg(Germany) won the Mexican Grand Prix for Mercedes on
November 1 after a 23-year absence. Rosberg is a first winner in
Mexico since 1992. Rosberg beats three time world champion Lewis
Hamilton into second place. The German`s fourth victory of the year,
and 12th of his career. The battle between the Mercedes men but
Rosberg always had the edge in the final session and the two shook
hands at the end. READ MORE
4. ROGER FEDERER BEATS RAFAEL NADAL TO WIN SWISS INDOORS TITLE
Top seed Roger Federer has defeated his old rival Rafael Nadal in three
sets to claim his seventh Swiss Indoors title. Federer, 34, ended a five-
match losing streak against Nadal to win 6-3 5-7 6-3 in just over two
hours, in their first meeting at his home ATP event in Basel. It was the
17-time Grand Slam winner’s sixth title of the season and the 88th of
his career. READ MORE
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5. FORMER US SENATOR AND ACTOR FRED THOMPSON PASSES AWAY
Fred Thompson, a former U.S. senator for Tennessee and actor, has
died at the age of 73. Thompson died after a recurrence of lymphoma.
He was first diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma more than a
decade ago.
He was known for his acting roles, including playing himself in
1985’sMarie.READ MORE
6. TURKEY RETURNS TO SINGLE-PARTY RULE
Turkey’s Islamist-rooted AK Party swept to an unexpected victory in
elections, returning the country to single-party rule in an outcome that
will boost the power of President Tayyip Erdogan but may sharpen deep
social divisions. With almost all ballots counted, the AKP had taken just
shy of 50 percent of the votes, comfortably enough to control a majority
in the 550-seat parliament and a far higher margin of victory than even
party insiders had expected. READ MORE
2 November 2015
1. BRAHMOS MISSILE SUCCESSFULLY TEST-FIRED FROM INS KOCHI
BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was successfully test fired from
on board of recently inducted guided missile destroyer INS Kochi
off the western coast. Test: It was overall 49th trial of the BrahMos
missile. It successfully hit decommissioned target ship “Alleppey”
which was stationed 290 km away after performing high-level and
complex manoeuvres. READ MORE
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2. RULING AKP WINS 2015 GENERAL ELECTION OF TURKEY
Ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) founded by President
Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won a critical 2015 Parliamentary Election
of Turkey.
In this election
AKP won 316 seats of total 550 members of the Grand National
Assembly of the Parliament by securing 49.4 per cent of the
votes. READ MORE
3. DOYEN OF INDIAN TWO-WHEELER INDUSTRY BRIJMOHAN LALL
MUNJAL PASSES AWAY
Hero MotoCorp patriarch and Doyen of Indian two-wheeler industry
Brijmohan Lall Munjal passed away in New Delhi. He was 92. He was
the founder and chairman of Hero MotoCorp and Hero Honda which is
the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer. READ MORE
4. ODISHA GOVERNMENT IMPOSES 7- MONTH BAN ON
FISHING TO PROTECT OLIVE RIDLEY SEA TURTLES
Odisha Government has imposed seven-month ban till May, 2016 on
fishing along the Puri coast in order to protect the endangered Olive
Ridley sea turtles. This ban comes prior to arrival of Olive Ridley
turtles for nesting in winters along the east coast of Odhisha. READ
MORE
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5. INDIA BECOMES WORLD’S 7TH MOST VALUED NATION BRAND: REPORT
India was placed at 7th position in world’s most valuable nation brands
report among the 100 assessed nations. It was revealed in recently
released annual report compiled by Brand Finance.
Key highlights
India as a world’s seventh most valued nation brand is having its brand
value to 2.1 billion dollars. READ MORE
1 November 2015
1. BRICS NATIONS INK MOSCOW DECLARATION FOR SUPPORTING
MULTILATERAL SCIENCE PROJECTS
BRICS nations Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa signed
Moscow Declaration for partnership in addressing common regional
and global socio-economic challenges by utilising science, technology
and innovation (STI). It was signed at the third meeting of the BRICS
Ministers for Science, Technology and Innovation held in Moscow,
Russia. Indian delegation to this meeting was led by Dr. Harsh Vardhan,
Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences. READ MORE
2. ECONOMIC AFFAIRS SECRETARY SHAKTIKANTA DAS NOMINATED ON
RBI CENTRAL BOARD
Union Government has nominated Economic Affairs Secretary
Shaktikanta Das to the Central Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank
of India (RBI). Mr. Dase is IAS officer of 1980 batch from of Tamil
Nadu cadre. His nomination is effective from October 30, 2015 and
until further orders. READ MORE
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3. FACEBOOK WANTS EMPLOYEES TO USE ANDROID PHONES, NOT
IPHONES
A large number of Facebook employees are shunning their iPhones and
switching to Android devices. And they are doing it — not necessarily
willingly — under strict instructions from chief product officer Chris
Cox. READ MORE
4. NONE CAN MEDDLE IN THE APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES, SAYS
PRESIDENT
President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said no one could meddle in
the appointment of judges of the Supreme Court and High Court, and
called for adoption of the “highest standards of probity” in the process
for appointments. He said the vacancies in judicial positions must be
filled up on priority. READ MORE
5. RBI GUV RAJAN PITCHES FOR TOLERANCE, SAYS BANS STIFLE DEBATE
Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan on Saturday joined
the ongoing debate on individual freedom, saying the right to question
and challenge must be protected.
Addressing a convocation ceremony at IIT-Delhi, Rajan said free
debate, tolerance and mutual respect were key to a healthy society and
economic growth. READ MORE