E V E R Y I N F O R M A T I O N Y O U N E E D R E L A T E D T O Y O U R E X A M S CURRENT AFFAIRS 1 0 0 P R A C T I C E Q U E S T I O N S I N C L U D E D Career & Courses NOVEMBER 2019 CAREER & COURSES 1 Current Affairs Magazine Contents IMPORTANT DAYS.............................................................................................................. 2 APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATION................................................................................13 AWARDS AND HONOUR...................................................................................................35 BANKING AND FINANCE..................................................................................................53 BOOKS AND AUTHORS....................................................................................................75 BUSINESS AND ECONOMY...............................................................................................79 DEFENCE......................................................................................................................... 86 INTERNATIONAL............................................................................................................104 MOU.............................................................................................................................. 110 NATIONAL..................................................................................................................... 119 OBITUARY..................................................................................................................... 183 RANKING....................................................................................................................... 189 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.........................................................................................198 SPORTS......................................................................................................................... 205 SUMMITS AND CONFERENCE........................................................................................228 PRACTICE QUESTIONS...................................................................................................256 ANSWERS..................................................................................................................... 272 CONTACT:9874216471,987421646921 EMAIL:[email protected] WEB: www.careerandcourses.in CAREER & COURSES 2 Current Affairs Magazine IMPORTANT DAYS World Vegan Day World Vegan Day is an annual event celebrated by vegans around the world every 1 November. The claimed benefits of veganism for humans and the natural environment are celebrated through activities such as setting up stalls, hosting potlucks, and planting memorial trees. World Tsunami Awareness Day World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed on 5 November to highlight the dangers of tsunami and to focus on the importance of the early warning systems to minimise the damage caused due to the natural hazard. This day also provides traditional knowledge about tsunamis. In2019, World Tsunami Awareness Day promotes Target (d) of the “Sendai Seven Campaign,” which focuses on reducing disaster damage to critical infrastructure and disruption of basic services. Infant Protection Day CONTACT:9874216471,987421646921 EMAIL:[email protected] WEB: www.careerandcourses.in CAREER & COURSES 3 Current Affairs Magazine Infant Protection Day is celebrated on 7 November. The main purpose of celebrating this day is to spread awareness about the safety of infants and protect their lives by taking proper care of infants, due to lack of proper protection and proper care, newborns face a lot. National Cancer Awareness Day National Cancer Awareness Day is observed on 7 November to spread awareness about cancer and to make it global health priority. In 2014, National Cancer Awareness Day was started by the announcement of the former Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan. International Day of Radiology The International Day of Radiology is an annual event promoting the role of medical imaging in modern healthcare. CONTACT:9874216471,987421646921 EMAIL:[email protected] WEB: www.careerandcourses.in CAREER & COURSES 4 Current Affairs Magazine It is celebrated on November 8 each year and coincides with the anniversary of the discovery of x-rays. USEFUL INFO Sports Imaging (Musculoskeletal Theme 2019 Radiology). National Legal Services Day Legal Services Day is celebrated every year on 9th of November in all the states Authorities. The aim of celebrating the Legal Services Day is to offer the free of charge, proficient and legal services to the people of weaker sections of society. National Education Day National Education Day of India is celebrated on 11 November every year The Day is an annual observance in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad CONTACT:9874216471,987421646921 EMAIL:[email protected] WEB: www.careerandcourses.in CAREER & COURSES 5 Current Affairs Magazine Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was the first education minister of independent India, who served from 15 August 1947 until 2 February 1958. World Science Day for Peace and Development World Science Day for Peace and Development is an international day that highlights the important role that science has in society and is celebrated each year on November 10. It also highlights the need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging scientific issues. USEFUL INFO “Open science, leaving no one Theme 2019 behind” World Pneumonia Day The World Pneumonia Day is observed across the world on November 12 every year to raise awareness, promote prevention and treatment and produce action to combat the disease. USEFUL INFO CONTACT:9874216471,987421646921 EMAIL:[email protected] WEB: www.careerandcourses.in CAREER & COURSES 6 Current Affairs Magazine Theme 2019 “healthy lungs for all”. Public Service Broadcasting Day Public Service Broadcasting Day which is celebrated every year on November 12 to commemorate the first and only visit of Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, to All India Radio. The occasion was his address to displaced people, who had temporarily settled at Kurukshetra in Haryana after partition. World Diabetes Day World Diabetes Day is held on 14 November each year World Diabetes Day (WDD) was created in 1991 by IDF and the World Health Organization in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes. WDD is the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign reaching a global audience of over 1 billion people in more than 160 countries. CONTACT:9874216471,987421646921 EMAIL:[email protected] WEB: www.careerandcourses.in CAREER & COURSES 7 Current Affairs Magazine Theme of this year – DIABETES: PROTECT YOUR FAMILY Children’s Day Children’s Day is celebrated across India on November 14, the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru. The celebration of Children’s Day or Bal Diwas is a day to increase awareness about the rights and education of the children National Press Day National Press Day is celebrated every year on 16 November The day was celebrated to commemorate the establishment of the Press Council of India. Press Council of India, formed in 1966, to check on the quality of reportage provided by the Indian press International Day for Tolerance CONTACT:9874216471,987421646921 EMAIL:[email protected] WEB: www.careerandcourses.in CAREER & COURSES 8 Current Affairs Magazine The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for Tolerance is annually observed on November 16 The day was celebrated to educate people about the need for tolerance in society and to help them understand the negative effects of intolerance. To mark the United Nations Year for Tolerance and the 125th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, UNESCO created a prize for the promotion of tolerance and non-violence. The UNESCO-MadanJeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non- Violence rewards significant activities in the scientific, artistic, cultural or communication fields aimed at the promotion of a spirit of tolerance and non- violence. Jharkhand celebrates the State Formation day on 15 November Jharkhand celebrates the 19th State Formation day on 15 November 2019. CONTACT:9874216471,987421646921 EMAIL:[email protected] WEB: www.careerandcourses.in CAREER & COURSES 9 Current Affairs Magazine Jharkhand, the land of forests, was formed on 15 November 2000. It is celebrating its 19th year of constitution in the year 2019. It was previously the southern half of Bihar. The foundation day of the State falls on the birth anniversary of tribal leader Birsa Munda who is also known as Bhagwan Birsa. He played a vital role in India’s struggle for freedom. Jharkhand means bravery and compassion. It should be noted that the have always lived in harmony with nature. USEFUL INFO Jharkhand Capital Ranchi Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu National Epilepsy Day National Epilepsy Day is observed on 17 November every year to focus on the epilepsy disease, its symptoms and prevention. It can affect people of any age and people in the different age groups have unique concerns and problems. World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims CONTACT:9874216471,987421646921 EMAIL:[email protected] WEB: www.careerandcourses.in CAREER & COURSES 10 Current Affairs Magazine World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims – Third Sunday in