Deepak Gupta Appointed As Chairman of UPSC Gujarat CM

Deepak Gupta appointed as Chairman of UPSC

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Deepak Gupta was appointed as chairman of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Gujarat CM Anandiben Patel launched MLA Adarsh Gram Yojana

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Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel launched the MLA Adarsh Gram Yojana in tune with the concept of ideal village of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Lewis Hamilton won Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to become the F1 World champion for second time

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Lewis Hamilton won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina circuit and the Formula 1 racing championship title of 2014. Afghanistan lower house approved Afghanistan-US bilateral security pact on NATO-led troops

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Afghanistan lower house of Parliament on 23 November 2014 approved the Bilateral Security Agreements with the United States and NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Former Union Minister Murli Deora died

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Former Union Minister Murli Deora died after a prolonged illness in Mumbai. He is survived by his wife and two sons, including former MP Milind Deora. Time Magazine released list of 25 Best Inventions 2014

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Time Magazine released list of 25 Best Inventions 2014 Maharashtra Government set up all-party committee to review issue of Maratha reservations

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The Maharashtra government set up an all-party committee to review the issue of Maratha reservations. World Fisheries Day observed across the world on 21 November

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World Fisheries day was observed across the world by the fisherfolk communities. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Fiji

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited to Fiji on 19 November 2014 and he had Pacific Island Leaders Meeting. India won 3rd SAFF Women's Championship in Islamabad

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India won the 2014 SAFF Women's Championship at the Jinnah Stadium in Islamabad after defeating Nepal 6-0. UN adopted resolution calling on governments to stop child marriages Published on: 22-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 8 people agreed

UNGA rights committee adopted the first-ever resolution calling on governments to stop child marriages. Dilip Vengsarkar received Col CK Nayudu Lifetime achievement award

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Dilip Vengsarkar received the prestigious BCCI-instituted Colonel C K Nayudu Lifetime achievement award for his contribution to Indian cricket. US President Barack Obama to be the Chief Guest of India’s Republic Day 2015

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US President Barack Obama will be the Chief Guest at India’s 66th Republic Day celebrations 2015. UNGA Committee passed resolution refering North Korea to ICC for human rights abuses

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The UNGA Committee adopted a resolution condemning North Korea human rights abuses and referred to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Australia

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited to Australia as a part of G-20 summit and bilateral summit with Australia. Scientists at IIT-B developed hollow-fiber membrane to cut dialysis cost, time by half

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The research was conducted under the leadership of Jayesh Bellare at the Chemical Engineering Department of (IIT-B). Giriraj Singh assumed charge as Minister of State at MSME Ministry

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Giriraj Singh is a Bharatiya Janata Party politician from Barahiya, Bihar, India. Jignesh Shah resigned as Managing Director and CEO of FTIL

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Jignesh Shah on 20 November 2014 resigned as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Financial Technologies (India) Ltd (FTIL). Mathematician Alexander Grothendieck died

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Mathematician Alexander Grothendieck died in France at the age of 86. Deutsche Bank won Custodian of the Year 2014 award

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The award has been recognized for the third consecutive year at the Custody Risk European Awards. Pakistan and Russia signed Defence Cooperation Agreement Published on: 21-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 5 people agreed

Pakistan and Russia on 20 November 2014 signed a defence and military cooperation agreement aimed at bringing peace and stability in the region. Pledging Conference of Green Climate Fund pledged 9.3 billion US dollars to fight climate change

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The High-level Pledging Conference of Green Climate Fund pledged to contribute 9.3 billion US dollars towards the Green Climate Fund (GCF) SEBI de-recognised Delhi Stock Exchange

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The order of de-recognition will be applicable with immediate effects. Union Cabinet approved signing of three SAARC agreements

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The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 20 November 2014 approved the signing of three SAARC agreements. Rajinikanth conferred with Indian Film Personality of the year 2014 award at IFFI

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Tamil superstar Rajinikanth was on 20 November 2014 honoured with the centenary award for Indian Film Personality of the year 2014 at the 45th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Gujarat Government announced Home-Stay scheme for tourists Published on: 21-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 40 people agreed

Gujarat Government announced a Home-Stay scheme for tourists visiting the state. Democrat Ami Bera re-elected to the US House of Representatives

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Democrat Ami Bera was on 20 November 2014 re-elected to the US House of Representatives in the United States House of Representatives elections 2014. Uninor appointed Vivek Sood as CEO

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The appointment will come into effect from 1 December 2014. Oscar award winner Mike Nichols died at 83

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Oscar award winner Mike Nichols was died at the age of 83. OECD raised India growth forecast to 6.6 percent for 2015- 16

Published on: 21-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 19 people agreed

OECD maintained that to achieve 6.6 percent growth, India needs to revive manufacturing activities. Chintan won Deutsche Bank Urban Age Award for the year 2014

Published on: 21-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 11 people agreed The award was given for cleaning the New Delhi railway station. Union Government approved launch of Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana

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Union Cabinet approved launch of Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DUGJY). It also decided to merge the ongoing RGGVY with DUGJY. SC directed CBI Director Ranjit Sinha to withdraw himself from 2G case

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Supreme Court directed CBI Director Ranjit Sinha to withdraw himself from 2G case and asked CBI chief not to interfere in the ongoing 2G probe. Zomato raised 60 million dollars of Fund from Info Edge, Vy Capital & Sequoia

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Online restaurant guide Zomato raised 60 million US dollars of Fund from Info Edge, Vy Capital & Sequoia. 10 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas of India in serious danger: BNHS study

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At least 10 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas are in serious danger, a study released by BNHS. Infosys co-founders Gopalakrishnan and Shibulal launched Axilor Ventures Published on: 20-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 9 people agreed

Infosys co-founders S. Gopalakrishnan and S.D.Shibulal on 19 November 2014 launched Axilor Ventures. Indian-origin hotel doorman Kottarapattu Chattu died

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Sri Lanka’s oldest hotel doorman, Kuttan died. He served world leaders like Lord Mountbatten, Princess Elizabeth, Mahatma Gandhi and others. Union Civil Aviation Ministry approved the sale of Mahindra Gipps airplanes in India

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Union Civil Aviation Ministry approved Mahindra Gipps airplanes salel in India. China and Australia signed a MoU on bilateral Antarctic cooperation

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China and Australia a MoU on bilateral Antarctic cooperation will exchange data and personnel. Sri Lanka released 5 death-sentenced Indian fishermen

Published on: 20-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 9 people agreed

President Mahinda Rajapaksa used his executive powers and commuted death penalty to five Indian fishermen sentenced to death by Colombo High Court. Uber launched the low cost service UberGO in India

Published on: 20-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 28 people agreed Uber launched the low cost service UberGO in India which will be lower than an auto-rickshaw cost. Union Ministry for Food Processing Industries reconstituted NFDPC

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Union Ministry for Food Processing Industries on 18 November 2014 reconstituted the National Food Processing Development Council (NFDPC). Assam Zoo set to become the first zoo in world to have the critically endangered Pygmy Hog

Published on: 20-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 24 people agreed

Guwahati’s Assam State Zoo is set to become the only zoo of the world to have critically endangered pygmy hog (Porcula salvania). Neel Mukherjee, the author of Lives of Others, shortlisted for Costa Book Awards

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His book was shortlisted under the Novel Award category. Arun Duggal, chairman of Shriram Capital Ltd announced to resign

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He was serving the financial services entities of the Shriram Group - Shriram Capital Limited, Shriram Transport Finance Limited and Shriram City Union Finance Limited from the last 10 years. Rampal Singh Jatin arrested by Haryana Police from his ashram in Hisar Published on: 20-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 5 people agreed

Sant Rampal arrested from his fortified Satlok Ashram in Hisar of Haryana. He will be produced in the Haryana and Punjab High Court. PESB recommended Sutirtha Bhattacharya as CMD of Coal India Limited

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His name was recommended by the Public Enterprises Services Board (PESB) on 19 November 2014. Foreign Policy Magazine released list of 100 Global Thinkers

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American Foreign Policy Magazine released a list of 100 Global Thinkers. Narendra Modi has been placed at first position in the list of decision makers. ISRO chosen for Indira Gandhi prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014

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ISRO will be conferred the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014. 12th ASEAN-India Summit held in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar

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The summit was held on the sidelines of 25th ASEAN Summit. IBM launched its own free Web-based e-mail service, Verse

Published on: 19-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 25 people agreed The company hopes IBM Verse will eventually replace Window's popular Outlook. PM Narendra Modi announced measures to strengthen relationships with Pacific Islands

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PM Narendra Modi announced number of measures to strengthen relationships with Pacific Islands. He announced the measures at the Pacific Island Leaders Meeting Three MoUs signed between India and Fiji during visit of PM Modi to Fiji

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India and Fiji signed three agreements to strengthen bilateral relations. On his visit to Fiji, Modi was accorded a traditional welcome ceremony at Albert Park. 9th East Asia Summit held in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar

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The summit was held on the sidelines of the 25th ASEAN Summit. Terry Walsh resigned as Chief Coach of Indian Hockey team

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Terry Walsh on 18 November 2014 resigned as Chief Coach of Indian hockey team after his contractual talks with Hockey India (HI) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) broke down. Shell India won 18000-crore rupees tax dispute case against Income Tax department

Published on: 19-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 11 people agreed Bombay High Court quashed IT department’s 18000-crore rupees tax order against oil major Shell India. Oxford Dictionary named Vape as Word of the Year 2014

Published on: 19-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 94 people agreed

The Oxford Dictionary named Vape as Word of the Year 2014 and it was announced in November 2014. 83rd Interpol General Assembly held in Monaco

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83rd Interpol General Assembly was held at Grimaldi Forum in with the theme Turn Back Crime: 100 Years of International Police Cooperation. Tamil film director Rudraiya Chockalingam passed away

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Veteran Tamil film director Rudraiya Chockalingam died on 19 November 2014 in Chennai following a brief illness. John Lang, the person who filed petition in 1854 on behalf of Rani Lakshmibai against EIC

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Prime Minister gifted Australian lawyer John Lang’s 1854 petition against the East India Company to his Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott. 25th ASEAN Summit held in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar

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Summit was held under the theme of Moving forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community Cricketer Suresh Raina became co-owner of HIL franchise team Uttar Pradesh Wizards

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With this he became the second Indian cricketer to get associated with HIL President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated IITF 2014 in New Delhi

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The fair is conducted by India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO). Legendary Japanese Actor Ken Takakura Died

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Renowned Japanese actor Ken Takakura died on 10 November 2014 of lymphoma at a hospital in Tokyo. He was 83. Indian-American Neha Gupta won International Children’s Peace Prize 2014

Published on: 19-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 46 people agreed

Neha Gupta was awarded the prestigious International Children’s Peace Prize 2014 by Desmond Tutu in The Hague. IREDA and US Exim Bank Signed MoU on cooperation on clean energy investment

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Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd ( IREDA) and US Exim Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with respect to cooperation on clean energy investment. Finnish company Nokia launched Android-based N1 tablet

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Finnish company Nokia on 18 November 2014 launched Android-based N1 tablet at the Slush conference in Helsinki. Ranbaxy sued US FDA over withdrawal of approvals for generic drugs Nexium and Valcyte

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Indian drug maker Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd sued US FDA over withdrawal of approvals for generic copies of anti-ulcer drug Nexium and HIV infection drug Valcyte. Dr Hasmukh Adhia nominated as Director on the Central Board of Directors of RBI

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Hasmukh Adhia is currently working as Secretary in Department of Financial Services, Union Ministry of Finance. Toyota and Honda launched hydrogen fuel-cell cars at Los Angeles Auto Show

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Toyota and Honda launched hydrogen fuel-cell cars at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Toyota unveiled its Toyota Mirai whereas Honda unveiled its latest FCV Concept. IEP released Global Terrorism Index 2014

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Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) released Global Terrorism Index 2014. Ninth G-20 Summit of Major Economies held in Brisbane

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Ninth G-20 Summit was held in Brisbane, Australia and focused on promoting economic growth. Global slavery Index 2014 released by Walk Free Foundation

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The Index ranks 167 countries in terms of the percentage of a national population and the total number of people living in modern slavery – country by country, region by region. Akash surface-to-air missile test fired

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Akash surface-to-air missile was test fired by the Indian Air Force (IAF) from Chandipur, Odisha. Exports declined by 5 percent to 7-month low of 26 billion US dollars in October 2014

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Merchandise exports declined by 5 percent to 7-month low of 26 billion US dollars in October 2014 resulting into widening of trade deficit to 13.3 billion US dollars in October 2014. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh visited Israel

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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh visited Israel to strengthen bilateral relations between two countries. International Buddhist Conference 2014 held in Nepal Published on: 18-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 22 people agreed

The International Buddhist Conference was held in Lumbini, Nepal with an objective of preserving Buddhist culture and heritage. Church of England paved way for the appointment of female bishops

Published on: 18-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 9 people agreed

The Church of England on 17 November 2014 broke the centuries-old tradition by paving the way for the appointment of female bishops. Fourth India – China joint military exercise Hand-in-Hand 2014 started in Pune

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India-China Joint Training Exercise Hand-in-Hand 2014 started at Aundh Military Station in Pune, Maharashtra. Book titled Truth Always Prevails written by Sadruddin Hashwani released

Published on: 18-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 15 people agreed

Penguin Books on 17 November 2014 released the Book titled Truth Always Prevails. Union Government relaunched Kisan Vikas Patra scheme to encourage small savings

Published on: 18-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 63 people agreed

The Union Government on 18 November 2014 relaunched Kisan Vikas Patra scheme (KVP) in New Delhi to encourage the habit of small savings among the citizens. SBI approved 1 billion US dollar loan for Adani Mining to develop Carmichael coal mine proje

Published on: 18-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 11 people agreed

The announcement related to the signing of memorandum of understanding between Adani Group and SBI was made in the third week of November 2014. India and Australia signed five pacts and agreed on early closure of Civil Nuclear Deal

Published on: 18-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 27 people agreed

India and Australia on 18 November 2014 signed five pacts on social security, transfer of sentenced prisoners, combating narcotics trade, tourism, and Arts and Culture. Pandit Jasraj conferred with Sumitra Charat Ram Award 2014 for Lifetime Achievement

Published on: 18-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 24 people agreed

Veteran classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj was on 17 November 2014 conferred with the Sumitra Charat Ram Award for Lifetime Achievement. Assam government presented 1st state bravery award to Gunjan Sarma

Published on: 18-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 24 people agreed

Gunjan Sarma won the first state bravery award of Assam for saving lives of 10 school children who were taken hostage by a gunman. Michel Kafando chosen as the Interim President of Burkina Faso

Published on: 18-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 14 people agreed Diplomat Michel Kafando was on 17 November 2014 chosen as interim president of Burkina Faso after its long-time President Blaise Compaore was forced to resign on 31 October 2014. FDA withdrew previously granted marketing approvals for anti-ulcer and HIV infection drug of Ranbaxy

Published on: 17-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 13 people agreed

FDA withdrew the previously granted tentative marketing approvals for the Ranbaxy’s anti-ulcer drug Nexium and HIV infection drug Valcyte. GVK Bio signed definitive agreement to acquire Vanta Bioscience

Published on: 17-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 10 people agreed

Hyderabad-based GVK Bio signed definitive agreement to acquire US-based Vanta Bioscience. Myntra.com named Kangana Ranaut as its brand ambassador

Published on: 17-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 4 people agreed

Leading online fashion store Myntra.com named Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut as its brand ambassador. China and Australia signed Free Trade Agreement

Published on: 17-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 18 people agreed

China and Australia signed a major Free Trade Agreement (FTA). NSDC signed MoU with Tata Motors for skill development programmmes in automotive sector

Published on: 17-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 10 people agreed NSDC signed MoU with Tata Motors for collaboration on various skill development programmes in the automotive sector. The G20 Summit 2014 concluded with Brisbane Action Plan

Published on: 17-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 53 people agreed

The G20 Summit was held in Brisbane, Australia and G20 leaders released the final communique known as the Brisbane Action Plan. China to promote travel to countries along Silk Road belt in 2015

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CNTA will promote travel by Chinese tourists to countries along the Silk Road belt in 2015. China to host G20 Summit of the emerging economies in 2016

Published on: 17-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 35 people agreed

China will play host to the Group of Twenty (G20) Summit of the emerging economies in 2016. The decision was announced by Australian PM Tony Abbott on 16 November 2014 in Brisbane. SAIL Chairman CS Verma received IIM- JRD Tata Award for Excellence in Corporate leadership

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SAIL Chairman CS Verma was conferred with the IIM- JRD Tata Award for Excellence in Corporate leadership in Metallurgical Industries for the year 2014. India cricket team won the 5-match ODI series against Sri Lanka by 5-0

Published on: 17-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 21 people agreed India won 5-match ODI series against Sri Lanka 5-0 after winning the final played at JSCA Stadium Complex in Ranchi. India and Republic of Korea signed MoU on Technical Cooperation in the Railway sector

Published on: 17-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 23 people agreed

India and Republic of Korea signed an A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate technical cooperation in Railway sector between the two countries. Klaus Werner Iohannis won Romanian presidential elections 2014

Published on: 17-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 8 people agreed

The mayor of Sibiu Klaus Werner Iohannis on 16 November 2014 won the 2014 presidential elections in Romania by defeating Prime Minister Victor Ponta of Social Democratic Party (PSD). Modi Express in honour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off in Melbourne, Australia

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A four boggy train named Modi Express was flagged off by an Australian Minister Matthew Guy in Melbourne. Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic won ATP World Tour Finals

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Novak Djokovic won this year's ATP World Tour finals after Roger Federer withdrew from the title clash due to a back injury. Sudbury Basin impact crater, one of the oldest and largest, formed due to comet impact: Study

Published on: 17-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 9 people agreed

Researchers suggest that one of the oldest craters on Earth in Sudbury Basin area located in Ontario, Canada was created from a comet. ONGC to invest 10600 crore rupees in two projects in Western offshore

Published on: 17-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 15 people agreed

ONGC approved two major projects entailing an investment of 10600 crore rupees to enhance production from Western Offshore fields. Shalabh Seth appointed as the Managing Director of SABMiller India Pvt Ltd

Published on: 17-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 5 people agreed

Shalabh Seth was on 15 November 2014 appointed as the Managing Director (MD) of SABMiller India Pvt Ltd by replacing Grant Liversage. Senior Indian National Congress leader of Odisha Mohan Nag passed away

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Senior Indian National Congress leader and former Odisha Minister of Health & Family Planning Mohan Nag died on 15 November 2014 at Bhubaneswar. Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth won China open singles titles of Badminton

Published on: 17-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 57 people agreed Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth won women’s and men’s singles title of the China Open Super Series Premier of Badminton. Question Hour in Rajya Sabha shifted from 11 am to 12 noon

Published on: 15-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 20 people agreed

The move aimed to ensure disruption-free proceedings during this segment. Two states, three UTs achieve 100 percent financial inclusion under PM Jan Dhan Yojana

Published on: 15-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 109 people agreed

Three Union Territories (UTs) namely Chandigarh, Puducherry and Lakshadweep achieved 100 percent financial inclusion. Panasonic launched smartphone ElugaS

Published on: 15-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 18 people agreed

Panasonic India launched Smartphone Eluga S, priced at 11190 rupees. China launched remote sensing satellite Yaogan-23

Published on: 15-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 47 people agreed

China launched remote sensing satellite Yaogan-23 from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre. Union Ministry of HRD decided to use Sanskrit as 3rd language in KVs in place of German language

Published on: 15-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 32 people agreed

The decision to discontinue German was taken after the meeting of Board of Governors of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) on 27 October 2014. FIPB approved HDFC Bank proposal to raise 74 percent foreign holding ceiling

Published on: 15-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 18 people agreed

The Foreign Investment Promotion Board approved to raise foreign investment ceiling of HDFC Bank to 74 percent. Iraqi forces recaptured strategic town of Baiji from ISIS

Published on: 15-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 6 people agreed

Iraqi forces recaptured the strategic northern town of Baiji from ISIS militants and lifted siege of the oil refinery. Ratan Tata inducted on board of the INTERPOL Foundation

Published on: 15-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 18 people agreed

Ratan Tata was inducted on the board of INTERPOL Foundation to contribute to two new global initiatives aimed at combating organised crime and terrorist activities by the foundation. Results of biennial elections to Rajya Sabha from UP and Uttarakhand declared

Published on: 15-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 16 people agreed

Manohar Parrikar and nine other leaders elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh. Union Government launched the nationwide Bal Swachhta Mission

Published on: 15-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 68 people agreed

Union Government launched the National Bal Swachhta Mission. It also launched Udaan programme for girls, which seeks to prepare them for the IIT-JEE. DD National to be re-launched with tagline Desh Ka Apna Channel

Published on: 15-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 33 people agreed

The new look promises fresh content and will provide wholesome entertainment to the viewers from 17 November 2014. Philae lander of Rosetta Mission landed on Comet 67P

Published on: 15-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 32 people agreed

ESA’s Rosetta mission landed its Philae probe on the surface of Comet 67P/ Churyumov– Gerasimenko Union Government announced concessions for minority refugees from Pakistan and Afghanistan

Published on: 15-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 6 people agreed

Union Government relaxed Indian citizenship norms for Hindu and Sikh refugees from Pakistan and Afghanistan who entered India before 31 December 2014. Union Government launched Maulana Azad National Academy for Skills

Published on: 15-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 21 people agreed

Union Ministry of Minorities Affairs launched the MANAS to impart training to youths. Google Nexus 6: Designed Big and Round but Expensive

Published on: 15-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 8 people agreed

Google Nexus 6, the first phablet of search engine giant Google, was officially unveiled. Farhan Akhtar appointed as UN Women Goodwill Ambassador for South Asia

Published on: 15-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 34 people agreed

Farhan Akhtar became the first male ever to be chosen as a Goodwill Ambassador of UN Women from South Asia. Ratan Tata announced to invest in Furniture e-tailer Urban Ladder

Published on: 15-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 8 people agreed

Chairman Emeritus Tata Sons Ratan Tata on 14 November 2014 announced to invest in online furniture company Urban Ladder. UK, France, Nepal supported G4 nation for permanent member of UNSC

Published on: 15-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 32 people agreed

The UK, France and Nepal supported candidature of India, Germany, Brazil and Japan as a permanent member of a reformed UNSC. World Pneumonia Day observed across the world on 12 November

Published on: 15-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 19 people agreed

World Pneumonia Day observed across world with theme: Universal access to pneumonia prevention and care. Boko Haram militants seized northeastern Nigerian town of Chibok

Published on: 15-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 12 people agreed Boko Haram militants seized the northeastern Nigerian town of Chibok, the town from where they kidnapped more than 200 schoolgirls in April 2014. India successfully test-fired Dhanush ballistic missile

Published on: 15-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 59 people agreed

SFC of the defence force successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable Dhanush ballistic missile from a naval ship off the Odisha coast. Radio Kashmir Jammu won Gandhian Philosophy and Public Service Broadcasting award 2014

Published on: 14-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 36 people agreed

Radio Kashmir Jammu won prestigious Gandhian Philosophy and Public Service Broadcasting award 2014 for its programme Jeevan Rekha. Nuclear capable Prithvi-II surface to surface missile test- fired

Published on: 14-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 10 people agreed

Prithvi-II surface-to-surface missile was test-fired at Chandipur, Odisha. CRY launched Project Unlearn to end child labour

Published on: 14-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 45 people agreed

Child Rights and You launched Project Unlearn with an aim to end child labour and encourage children to go to school. SC disclosed names involved in IPL spot fixing probe done by Mudgal Committee

Published on: 14-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 34 people agreed Supreme Court disclosed names N Srinivasan and Gurunath Meiyappan involved in IPL spot fixing probe done by Mudgal Committee. India-US agreed to resolve differences over public stockholding for food security under WTO

Published on: 14-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 19 people agreed

India and the US agreed to resolve their differences over public stockholding for food security and opened path for TFA of WTO. Children’s Day observed across India on 14 November

Published on: 14-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 6 people agreed

Children’s Day also known as Bal Diwas was celebrated in India on 14 November 2014, the 125th birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru. Republican Mitch McConnell elected as the Majority Leader of US Senate

Published on: 14-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 7 people agreed

Mitch McConnell was elected as the Majority Leader of the 100-member US Senate. He became the Majority leader after he was unanimously re-elected by the Republicans. Veteran sports scribe Chandrasekhar P Sant passed away

Published on: 14-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 11 people agreed

Veteran sports scribe and President of the Sports Journalists Association of Mumbai Chandrasekhar P Sant died on 13 November 2014 following a massive heart attack. Union MoEF launched GIS-based Decision Support System

Published on: 14-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 10 people agreed GIS-based Decision Support System launched by Union MoEF to help in taking informed decisions and smoothen regulatory process. Facebook launched video creation tool Say Thanks

Published on: 14-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 21 people agreed

Facebook launched new tool called Say Thanks. This will enable users to put together a video filled with photos and other posts between them and a friend. Chhattisgarh government ordered judicial probe into sterlisation tragedy

Published on: 14-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 10 people agreed

Chhattisgarh government ordered judicial probe into the sterlisation tragedy that claimed lives of 15 women in Bilaspur. The US and China agreed to cut greenhouse gas emissions

Published on: 13-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 46 people agreed

China and the US on 12 November 2014 agreed to cut greenhouse gas emissions. WHO released Guidelines for Indoor Air Quality: Household Fuel Combustion

Published on: 13-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 25 people agreed

World Health Organisation released first-ever guidelines for indoor air quality: household fuel combustion. Former Indian cricketer Kapil Dev Launched Social Gamified Collaboration Platform called SloPho

Published on: 13-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 20 people agreed Former Indian cricketer and captain of Indian team, Kapil Dev, on 12 November 2014 launched a social gamified collaboration platform called SloPho ICC announced Ambassadors for ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

Published on: 13-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 127 people agreed

ICC announced its ambassadors for ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2015. India’s Kohli is among 5 cricketers selected for the job. 7th Summit on Global Agenda held in UAE

Published on: 13-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 7 people agreed

The Seventh Summit on the Global Agenda was held in UAE from 9 November 2014 to 11 November 2014. Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma scored the highest ODI score ever of 264

Published on: 13-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 45 people agreed

The Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma scored the highest ODI score ever of 264 runs. The score of 264 runs is also the second-highest List A score. SC of Sri Lanka gave nod for third term to President Mahinda Rajapaksa

Published on: 13-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 18 people agreed

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa can be re-elected for third term, as there is no legal or constitutional barrier preventing him from doing so. Cognizant Technology acquired digital solution company Odecee in Australia

Published on: 13-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 9 people agreed

Cognizant Technology on 12 November 2014 acquired Odecee in Australia 22nd APEC Summit held in Beijing

Published on: 13-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 38 people agreed

22nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit was held in Beijing, China on 9 November 2014- 11 November 2014. Uber announced to launch mobile wallet for payments following RBI norms

Published on: 13-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 7 people agreed

The taxi-hailing smartphone app Uber on 12 November 2014 announced to launch a mobile wallet in India. India and UK announced Newton-Bhabha Fund to scale up bilateral research & innovation relationship

Published on: 13-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 17 people agreed

India and UK announced Newton-Bhabha Fund to scale up their bilateral research & innovation relationship to a greater level. Russia signed agreement with Iran to build two more nuclear reactors

Published on: 13-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 17 people agreed

Russia and Iran inked a contract to build two nuclear reactors at Iran’s first Russia-built nuclear plant in Bushehr. WEF hosted the 29th India Economic Summit in New Delhi

Published on: 13-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 20 people agreed

The World Economic Forum (WEF) in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) hosted the India Economic Summit in New Delhi from 4 November 2014 to 6 November 2014. Azerbaijan shot down Armenian Military Helicopter, Mi-24

Published on: 13-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 4 people agreed

Azerbaijan Defence Minister announced that its force has shot down an Armenian Military Helicopter, Mi-24 combat helicopter for violating its airspace. WEF hosted the 29th India Economic Summit in New Delhi

Published on: 13-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 20 people agreed

Published on: 13-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 4 people agreed

Azerbaijan Defence Minister announced that its force has shot down an Armenian Military Helicopter, Mi-24 combat helicopter for violating its airspace. President Pranab Mukherjee visited Bhutan

Published on: 13-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 14 people agreed

President Pranab Mukherjee visited Bhutan to strengthen ties between the two countries. Ravi Chopra, director of famous TV show Mahabharata, died at 68

Published on: 13-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 23 people agreed Ravi Chopra, director of famous television (TV) show Mahabharata, died in Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai on 12 November 2014. Union Government constituted IMC for smooth allocation of cancelled coal blocks

Published on: 13-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 20 people agreed

Union Coal Ministry constituted high-level inter-ministerial committee to ensure smooth allocation of 204 cancelled coal blocks. Public Sector Banks employee went on strike over wage revision

Published on: 12-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 23 people agreed

Public Sector Banks Employee went on a nationwide strike to press for wage revision. Pizza Hut announced to change their brand and unveil new logo

Published on: 12-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 25 people agreed

Pizza Hut announced to change their brand and unveil a new logo. Haribhau Bagde of BJP elected as new Speaker of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly

Published on: 12-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 14 people agreed

Senior BJP legislator Haribhau Bagde was on 12 November 2014 was elected as new Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. Toyota Motor Corp announced to recall vehicles globally

Published on: 12-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 5 people agreed Toyota Motor Corp announced to recall around 361800 vehicles world-wide. Alibaba made the record of earning 9.3 billion US dollars on a single day

Published on: 12-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 17 people agreed

China’s online retail giant, Alibaba made the record of earning 9.3 billion US dollars in sales on a single day. IFC arm of World Bank issued 10billion rupee Masala bond to fund infrastructure development

Published on: 12-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 17 people agreed

International Finance Corp (IFC) on 11 November 2014 issued 10 billion rupee Masala bond to fund infrastructure development. 22nd APEC Summit Concluded with Chinese trade pact plan

Published on: 12-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 6 people agreed

The 22nd Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Summit was concluded on 11 November 2014. BWF provisionally suspended Lee Chong Wei due to anti- doping regulation violation

Published on: 12-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 16 people agreed

Badminton World Federation (BWF) on 11 November 2014 provisionally suspended Malaysian badminton player and World No. 1 Lee Chong Wei due to an apparent anti-doping regulation violation. Amazon planning to leverage India Post network to ramp up its delivery mechanism Published on: 12-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 7 people agreed

Amazon proposed a plan to Union Government to allow it to use new technologies such as real- time tracking and monitoring devices on the India Post network. Flipkart appointed Rishi Vasudev and P Balakrishnan as Vice President

Published on: 12-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 19 people agreed

The largest online retailer of India Flipkart on 12 November 2014 appointed two new members Rishi Vasudev and P Balakrishnan as Vice President. Public Service Broadcasting Day observed on 12 November

Published on: 12-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 18 people agreed

Public Service Broadcasting Day was observed across India on 12 November in remember Mahatma Gandhi’s visit to AIR to address refugees from Pakistan. Union Government banned militant outfit KLO operating in WB, Assam

Published on: 12-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 12 people agreed

Union Government banned militant outfit Kamatapur Liberation Organisation that operates in West Bengal and Assam. CM Devendra Fadnavis led government won trust vote in Maharashtra Legislative Assembly

Published on: 12-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 12 people agreed

Devendra Fadnavis Government won the trust vote in Maharashtra Assembly through Voice Vote. Haribhau Bagde elected as new speaker. Act East Policy: the new buzzword in Indian Foreign Policy Published on: 12-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 28 people agreed

Act East Policy was recently in news due to the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Myanmar to attend the India-ASEAN Summit and the 18-nation East Asia Summit. Indian-American Aditi Hardikar appointed as new White house LGBT liaison

Published on: 12-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 12 people agreed

Indian-American Aditi Hardikar was on 11 November 2014 appointed to a key White House position as liaison with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community. National Education Day observed on 11 November

Published on: 12-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 33 people agreed

National Education Day (NED) was observed in mark of the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. Former IPS Officer K C Reddy appointed as the member of UN probe panel on Gaza

Published on: 12-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 15 people agreed

Former Indian Police Service (IPS) Officer K C Reddy was on 11 November 2014 appointed as the member of United Nations (UN) probe panel on Gaza. UN Chief Ban Ki Moon constituted a Gaza war inquiry headed by Patrick Cammaert

Published on: 12-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 16 people agreed

Ban Ki Moon appointed a five-member panel to investigate Israeli attacks on UN shelters during the Gaza war and the discovery of Hamas weapons at UN sites. Yahoo Inc acquired digital video advertising service BrightRol

Published on: 12-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 14 people agreed

Technology giant Yahoo Inc on 11 November 2014 acquired digital video advertising service BrightRoll for about 640 million US dollars. Kerala became first state with bank accounts for all families

Published on: 12-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 60 people agreed

Kerala became the first state in the country to have 100 percent bank accounts for all families under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna (PMJDY). Sixth World Ayurveda Congress held in New Delhi

Published on: 11-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 20 people agreed

Sixth World Ayurveda Congress (WAC) was held in New Delhi with theme Health Challenges and Ayurveda. Microsoft launched Lumia 535 with 5-Megapixel Front Camera

Published on: 11-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 18 people agreed

Microsoft on 11 November 2014 launched Lumia 535 with 5-megapixel front camera. Lumia 535 is the first smartphone launched by Microsoft with its own branding.. Salgaocar FC won Durand Cup 2014

Published on: 11-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 58 people agreed

Salgaocar FC won Durand Cup on 8 November 2014 and emerged as Durand Cup champion for the third time. International Cricket Council raised World Cup prize money by 20 percent

Published on: 11-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 37 people agreed

ICC raised World Cup prize money by 20 percent. Times Internet acquired Cricbuzz.com

Published on: 11-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 18 people agreed

Times Internet Ltd acquired Cricbuzz com, is a leading cricket news and information destination on web and mobile. Union Government raised 10000 crore rupees through Cash Management Bills

Published on: 11-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 33 people agreed

On behalf of the government, RBI conducted the 42 day CMB auction and saved 1.75 percentage points on interest for the exchequer.

India-Israel joint venture missile LRSAM successfully test fired in Israel

Published on: 11-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 34 people agreed

Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) Barak 8 missile, the missile co-developed by India and Israel... China lifted ban on Social networking websites at APEC Summit

Published on: 11-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 21 people agreed China on lifted ban on social networking websites like Face book, Twitter for reporters. RBI tightened NBFC norms by requiring them to have stronger capital base

Published on: 11-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 23 people agreed

RBI issued the revised Regulatory Framework for NBFCs, by requiring them to have a much stronger capital base. UN's Syria mediator proposed UN truce plan for Aleppo

Published on: 11-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 7 people agreed

Syrian President Bashar Al Assad has accepted the proposal of UN Special envoy to Syria, Staffan de Mistura to suspend fighting in Aleppo. Jawed Usmani appointed as State Chief Information Commissioner in UP

Published on: 11-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 10 people agreed

Jawed Usmani selected as Chief Information Commissioner by the Governor of UP Ram Naik. The US and China agreed to extend visa validity for ten years

Published on: 11-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 19 people agreed

The US and China agreed to grant visas valid for up to ten years to visitors between the two countries. Bomb attack in GTS College in Potiskum of Nigeria

Published on: 11-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 8 people agreed A suicide bomb attack in Potiskum Nigeria killed many people and injured students who gathered for the weekly assembly at the GTS College. Council of EU extended ban on deep-sea shark fishing

Published on: 11-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 7 people agreed

Council of EU extended ban on deep-sea shark fishing for the European fleet for at least another 2 years, with only Spain and Portugal voting against. Noted scholar and JNU professor Mathias Samuel Soundra Pandian died

Published on: 11-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 10 people agreed

Noted scholar and JNU professor Mathias Samuel Soundra Pandian died on 10 November 2014 following a sudden heart attack. Mannan Kumar Mishra and S. Prabakaran re-elected to Bar Council of India

Published on: 11-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 11 people agreed

The Bar Council of India (BCI) re-elected Mannan Kumar Mishra and S. Prabakaran as Chairman and Co-chairman respectively. Ministry of Railways and MoRT&H signed MoU to construct ROB/RUBs on National Highways

Published on: 11-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 17 people agreed

Ministry of Railways and Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRT&H) on 10 November 2014 signed Memorandum of Understanding. China-Japan held talks for the first time in two years during APEC Summit in Beijing

Published on: 11-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 7 people agreed

This was the first meeting in two years between the leaders of the two countries. Operation Neptune Spear

Published on: 11-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 22 people agreed

The US Navy SEAL who killed Osama bin Laden on 2 May 2011 during Operation Neptune Spear revealed his identity. He was Robert O’Neill. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Jeevan Pramaan- Digital Life Certificate for Pensioners

Published on: 11-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 105 people agreed

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 10 November 2014 launched the Jeevan Pramaan- an Aadhar based Digital Life Certificate for pensioners. Union Government imposed fresh restrictions on overseas travels by bureaucrats

Published on: 11-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 45 people agreed

The Union Government on 10 November 2014 imposed fresh restrictions on foreign tours by bureaucrats. Jnanpith award 2013 conferred on Hindi poet Kedarnath Singh

Published on: 11-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 26 people agreed

President conferred the Jnanpith Award 2013 on eminent Hindi poet Kedarnath Singh for his outstanding contribution towards Indian literature. Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil elected as Maharashtra CLP leader Published on: 11-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 9 people agreed

Former state minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil was on 10 November 2014 elected as the Congress Legislature Party (CLP ) leader in Maharashtra. GS Sandhu appointed as Chairman of National Chemical Weapon Convention

Published on: 10-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 52 people agreed

The Union Government on 3 November 2014 appointed GS Sandhu as Chairman of National Chemical Weapon Convention. Darjeeling Zoo received The Earth Heroes Award 2014

Published on: 10-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 47 people agreed

The Darjeeling Zoo or the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park was on 1 November 2014 selected for the prestigious International Award The Earth Heroes Award 2014. Toshiba to invest 30 million US dollars in India

Published on: 10-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 14 people agreed

Toshiba Corporation of Japan announced that the company will invest about 30 million US dollar to expand business in India. China and Russia signed energy cooperation agreements

Published on: 10-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 21 people agreed

China and Russia signed energy cooperation agreements. Hanumappa Sudarshan won 10th India Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2014 Award

Published on: 10-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 11 people agreed Hanumappa Sudarshan of Karuna Trust on 4 Novenber 2014 won the 10th India Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2014 award. India tested nuclear capable Agni-II missile from Wheeler Island

Published on: 10-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 25 people agreed

India test fired nuclear-capable Agni-II strategic ballistic missile. Baldev Raj Mahajan appointed as new AG of Haryana

Published on: 10-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 13 people agreed

Haryana Government was on 10 November 2014 appointed Baldev Raj Mahajan, senior advocate, Punjab and Haryana High Court, as Advocate General (AG) with immediate effect. 25th anniversary of Fall of Berlin Wall celebrated in Germany

Published on: 10-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 34 people agreed

Germany celebrated the 25th anniversary of fall of the Berlin Wall on 9 November 2014. Indian-originated radiographer Fawzia Peer elected as ISRRT President

Published on: 10-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 14 people agreed

An Indian-originated radiographer Dr Fawzia Peer was on 9 November 2014 elected as the president of ISRRT. Hockey India announced Hockey India Annual Awards

Published on: 10-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 61 people agreed

Hockey India on 10 November 2014 announced the Hockey India Annual Awards. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expanded Council of Ministers with 21 new faces

Published on: 10-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 140 people agreed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in its first cabinet expansion added 21 more ministers to his government. Catalonia held non-binding vote on independence

Published on: 10-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 4 people agreed

The people of Catalonia held non-binding vote on independence on 9 November 2014. India won four match Men's Hockey Test series against Australia

Published on: 10-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 18 people agreed

Indian Men’s Hockey team won four match series against Australia played at Perth Hockey Stadium, 3-1. India-Israel joint venture missile LRSAM successfully test fired in Israel

Published on: 11-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 34 people agreed

Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) Barak 8 missile, the missile co-developed by India and Israel... China lifted ban on Social networking websites at APEC Summit

Published on: 11-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 21 people agreed

China on lifted ban on social networking websites like Face book, Twitter for reporters. RBI tightened NBFC norms by requiring them to have stronger capital base

Published on: 11-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 23 people agreed

RBI issued the revised Regulatory Framework for NBFCs, by requiring them to have a much stronger capital base. UN's Syria mediator proposed UN truce plan for Aleppo

Published on: 11-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 7 people agreed

Published on: 11-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 10 people agreed

Jawed Usmani selected as Chief Information Commissioner by the Governor of UP Ram Naik. The US and China agreed to extend visa validity for ten years

Published on: 11-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 19 people agreed

The US and China agreed to grant visas valid for up to ten years to visitors between the two countries. Bomb attack in GTS College in Potiskum of Nigeria

Published on: 11-NOV-2014 Important for Exam: 8 people agreed

A suicide bomb attack in Potiskum Nigeria killed many people and injured students who gathered for the weekly assembly at the GTS College. Council of EU extended ban on deep-sea shark fishing