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PM Modi launches gold monetization scheme India > Gold Monetization Scheme Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched three schemes to lure tonnes of gold from households into the banking system. The Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS), 2015 will offer option to resident Indians to deposit their precious metal and earn an interest of up to 2.5 per cent; while under the Sovereign Gold Bonds Scheme, investors can earn an interest rate of 2.75 per cent per annum by buying paper bonds. Modi also unveiled the first ever Indian gold coin and bullion, bearing national emblem Ashok Chakra on one side and Mahatma Gandhi's image engraved on the other side. Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/PM-Modi-launches-gold-monetization-scheme/articleshow/49670867.cms

Justice AP Shah appointed as the Ethics Officer (Ombudsman) at BCCI Sports > Board of Control for Cricket in India Former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, Justice Ajit Prakash Shah, was on 9 November 2015 appointed as the ethics officer (ombudsman) at Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He will preside as the sole decision maker on all conflict of interest issues plaguing Indian cricket. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/justice-ap-shah-appointed-as-the-ethics-officer-ombudsman-at-bcci-1447139447-1

Bangladesh hands top ULFA leader over to India India > ULFA leader Bangladesh handed the founder of a militant separatist group to India, a rebel leader that for years New Delhi had fought to extradite. Anup Chetia founded the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) more than three decades ago and had been imprisoned in Bangladesh for the last 18 years after being charged with staying in the country illegally and unlawful possession of foreign currencies. Source: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/11/11/india-bangladesh-militants-idINKCN0T00GL20151111

World Science Day for Peace and Development 2015 observed Days > World Science Day The World Science Day for Peace and Development, was observed on 10 November 2015 across the world. The theme for 2015 is Science for a Sustainable Future. To mark the day, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) conducted several discussions, special campaigns, visits to science museums for school children, etc to raise awareness of benefits of science worldwide. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/world-science-day-for-peace-and-development-2015-observed-1447146794-1

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Paris suicide bomber identified; ISIS claims responsibility for 129 dead World > Paris Attack France has declared a national state of emergency and tightened borders after at least 129 people were killed in a night of gun and bomb attacks in Paris. Eighty people were reported killed after gunmen burst into the Bataclan concert hall. People were shot dead at restaurants and bars at five other sites in Paris. At least 180 people were injured. ISIS claimed responsibility for the horrific Paris attacks, for which France vowed revenge. Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34814203 Source: http://edition.cnn.com/2015/11/14/world/paris-attacks/

Syed Akbaruddin appointed as next Permanent Representative of India to UN India > Syed Akbaruddin Syed Akbaruddin was on 16 November 2015 appointed as the next Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations at New York. In this position, Akbaruddin will head India’s diplomatic mission in the UN and articulates the country’s stand on critical issues at the global forum. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/syed-akbaruddin-appointed-as-next-permanent-representative-of-india-to-un-1447676772-1

Govt to impart digital literacy training to 52.5 lakh by 2016

Politics and Government > Digital Literacy Training The government has advanced the deadline for making 52.5 lakh people digitally literate, under National Digital Literacy Mission, by a year to 2016 than end of 2017 fixed earlier. The Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (DISHA) or National Digital Literacy Mission (NDLM) Scheme has been formulated to impart IT training to 52.5 lakh persons, including Anganwadi and ASHA workers and authorised ration dealers in all states/UTs across the country so that the non-IT literate citizens are trained to become IT literate. Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/govt-to-impart-digital-literacy-training-to-52-5-lakh-by-2016/articleshow/49816490.cms

Justice Tirath Singh Thakur to be next Chief Justice of India India > Chief Justice of India Justice Thakur, who will be the 43rd Chief Justice of India, is expected to take several crucial decisions on new judicial appointments in high courts. The appointment will be with effect from December 3. He is dealing with several important cases, such as the Vyapam and the Saradha scams. Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/justice-tirath-singh-thakur-to-be-next-chief-justice-of-india/articleshow/49838968.cms

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Harshavardhan Neotia elected as President of FICCI India > Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry Harshavardhan Neotia, Chairman of Ambuja Neotia group, was on 20 November 2015 elected as the President of industry body Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) for the year 2016. Neotia will succeed the current FICCI President Jyotsna Suri, Chairperson and Managing Director of Bharat Hotels Ltd, during the chamber's AGM in December 2015. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/harshavardhan-neotia-elected-as-president-of-ficci-1448080432-1

Mali siege: Three killed as gunmen take 170 hostages, including 20 Indians, at Radisson hotel World > Mali Attack Gunmen went on a shooting rampage at the luxury Radisson Blu hotel in Mali's capital Bamako, seizing 170 guests and staff in an ongoing hostage-taking. At least three people have been killed in the siege. The victims comprised two Malian citizens and a French national. Twenty Indians among 170 hostages at Radisson hotel, according to Ministry of External Affairs. MEA is in touch with Indian Embassy in Mali over hostage crisis at hotel. The hostages are reported to be safe. Source: http://www.firstpost.com/world/mali-siege-three-killed-as-gunmen-take-170-hostages-including-20-indians-at-radisson-hotel-2515076.html

National Milk Day observed in India Days > National Milk Day The National Milk Day (NMD) was on 26 November 2015 observed across India to mark 94th birth anniversary of the Father of the White Revolution Dr Verghese Kurien. The first NMD was observed on 26 November 2014 by all Indian diary sector majors including National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), IDA along with around 22 state level milk federations. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/national-milk-day-observed-in-india-1448519136-1

HSBC says to shut down India private banking business Banking and Insurance > HSBC HSBC Holdings Plc is shutting its private banking unit in India, marking the exit of another foreign bank from the cut-throat wealth management business in Asia's third-largest economy. After a strategic review of the global private banking operations in India, they have decided to close the business. This marks further progress in the HSBC group strategy to simplify business and deliver sustainable growth. Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/HSBC-says-to-shut-down-India-private-banking-business/articleshow/49947436.cms

India-Israel co-developed LRSAM missile successfully flight-tested Science and Technology > LRSAM Missile

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Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) was on 27 November 2015 successfully flight-tested for the first time from an Israeli Naval Platform. The missile is co-developed by India and Israel. The trial test was undertaken by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in the presence of Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) scientists. During the test the missile achieved the desired goal by hitting the incoming target. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/indiaisrael-codeveloped-lrsam-missile-successfully-flighttested-1448698356-1

PV Sindhu won Macau Open Grand Prix Gold Badminton tournament for 3rd consecutive time Sports > Badminton Indian Shuttler PV Sindhu on 29 November 2015 won the Macau Open Grand Prix Gold women's singles title for the third consecutive time. This was Sindhu's first title of the season and the fifth overall. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/pv-sindhu-won-macau-open-grand-prix-gold-badminton-tournament-for-3rd-consecutive-time-1448853611-1

Awards

Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards: A day to celebrate the finest in Indian journalism Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards The Ramnath Goenka Awards for Excellence in Journalism, instituted by the Ramnath Goenka Foundation to celebrate the legacy of the iconic founder of The Indian Express Group, recognise and honour excellence in journalism and showcase outstanding contributions and individuals every year. Source: http://www.financialexpress.com/article/industry/ramnath-goenka-excellence-in-journalism-award-a-day-to-celebrate-the-finest-in-indian-journalism/169163/

Banking and Insurance

Government appoints M K Jain, S Patel and R K Takkar to head PSU banks PSU Banks The government has appointed MD & CEO of Indian Bank, Andhra Bank and UCO Bank where the top post have been vacant for several months. M K Jain, executive director of Indian Bank is elevated to the MD and CEO post of the same bank. Source: http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-11-03/news/67987519_1_psu-banks-executive-director-state-run-banks

IDBI bank may be merged with private lender IDBI Bank

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The government has hired SBI Capital Markets to draw up plans for the sale of a strategic stake in IDBI Bank and is open to a range of options including merger with a nonstate lender and preferential allotments to institutions of sound financial standing. Source: http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-11-05/news/68044084_1_idbi-bank-idbi-act-uti-bank

RBI includes Bandhan Bank in second schedule list Bandhan Bank According to the Reserve Bank, newly launched Bandhan Bank has been included in the second schedule list, making it eligible for loans from the central bank at bank rate. The name of Bandhan Bank Limited has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with notification dated September 3. Source: http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-11-05/news/68043958_1_bank-rate-reserve-bank-india-act

State Bank of India launches Neev fund to help low-income states SBI Launches Neev Fund According to the nation's largest lender State Bank of India(SBI), Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the country's first low-income state infrastructure equity partnership (or the Neev fund) in London. The fund aims at providing equity partnerships for small infrastructure development in sectors like water and sanitation, clean energy and urban infrastructure. Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/state-bank-of-india-launches-neev-fund-to-help-low-income-states/articleshow/49772806.cms

RBI Governor Dr Raghuram Rajan elected as Vice-Chairman on BIS Board Bank for International Settlements 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). Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/rbi-governor-dr-raghuram-rajan-elected-as-vicechairman-on-bis-board-1447476346-1

Books

Interlinking of Indian Rivers authored by Radha Kant Bharati released Interlinking of Indian Rivers Book titled Interlinking of Indian Rivers authored by Radha Kant Bharati was released on 3 November 2015 by Chairman of Central Water Commission (CWC) AB Pandya. The book based on a comprehensive research explains the social, economic and commercial significance of linking of rivers in the country. It also discusses National Water Policy and disputes over the sub-continent of India.

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Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/interlinking-of-indian-rivers-authored-by-radha-kant-bharati-released-1446621726-1

Rebooting India authored by Nandan Nilekani & Viral Shah released Rebooting India The book titled Rebooting India: Realizing a Billion Aspirations authored by Nandan Nilekani and Viral Shah was released on 4 November 2015. The book talks about the demographic dividend of India, which is expected to be the world’s youngest country by 2020 with 64 percent (roughly 800 million) of its population of working age. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/rebooting-india-authored-by-nandan-nilekani-viral-shah-released-1446792999-1

Corporate

SBI's Arundhati Bhattacharya again tops list of most powerful business women Arundhati Bhattacharya 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. Source: http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-11-08/news/68108907_1_arundhati-bhattacharya-fortune-india-mallika-srinivasan-ceo

Pfizer to reportedly sign a deal to buy Allergan for $150 billion; to be drug industry's biggest deal Pfizer, Allergan Deal US drug giant Pfizer is reportedly moving closer to sign a deal to buy Botox maker Allergan for $150 billion, or about Rs 9,88,000 crore, in what would be the biggest transaction in drug industry so far. The deal, if concluded, will eclipse Pfizer's $90-billion buyout of Warner Lambert in 2000. Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/healthcare/biotech/pharmaceuticals/pfizer-to-reportedly-sign-a-deal-to-buy-allergan-for-150-billion-to-be-drug-industrys-biggest-deal/articleshow/49886054.cms

SKS Microfinance ties with IBM to transform operations, go paperless SKS Microfinance Partnered With IBM SKS Microfinance has partnered with IBM to transform operations from paper-based processes to a mobile solution. According to the company the end-to-end mobile solution will eliminate time-consuming and paper-based processes, and speed up the acquisition of new customers.

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Source: http://www.financialexpress.com/article/industry/companies/sks-microfinance-ties-with-ibm-to-transform-operations-go-paperless/170635/

Days

World Pneumonia Day observed with the theme Every Breath Counts: Stop Pneumonia Now World Pneumonia Day World Pneumonia Day was observed on 12 November 2015 across the world with the theme Every Breath Counts: Stop Pneumonia Now. To mark the occasion, special programmes were held to raise awareness of pneumonia, promote prevention and treatment and generate action to fight the illness. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/world-pneumonia-day-observed-with-the-theme-every-breath-counts-stop-pneumonia-now-1447503244-1

Children’s Day observed across India on 14 November Children’s Day Children’s Day was observed on 14 November 2015 across the country. To mark the occasion, the Ministry of Women and Child Development at the Union level and the child welfare departments at the state level conducted programmes with focus on child development. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/childrens-day-observed-across-india-on-14-november-1447499634-1

International Day for Tolerance observed across the world International Day for Tolerance The International Day for Tolerance was observed globally on 16 November 2015 with an aim to educate people about the need for tolerance in society and help them understand the negative effects of intolerance. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/international-day-for-tolerance-observed-across-the-world-1447666847-1

World Toilet Day observed on 19 November with the theme Sanitation and Nutrition World Toilet Day 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. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/world-toilet-day-observed-on-19-november-with-the-theme-sanitation-and-nutrition-1447917117-1

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women observed

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women was observed across the world on 25 November 2015. The day is observed to raise awareness about violence against women and discuss solutions that would work for women community. The observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women will be marked by organisation of an event called Orange the world: End violence against women and girls across the world. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/international-day-for-the-elimination-of-violence-against-women-observed-1448518790-1

Economy

Swachh Bharat cess to be levied on portion of taxable service Swachh Bharat Tax According to the Finance Ministry service tax on restaurant bills will go up from 5.6 per cent to 5.8 per cent following the levy of 0.5 per cent Swachh Bharat cess on all taxable services from November 15. The Swachh Bharat cess, will be levied only on the portion of taxable services (after abatement) and will go towards funding of the cleanliness drive, a pet project of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/swachh-bharat-cess-to-be-levied-on-portion-of-taxable-service/articleshow/49761247.cms

India, UK strike 3.2 bn pound deal on energy, climate change India-UK Deal Ahead of the Paris climate summit, India and Britain have agreed on a comprehensive package of collaboration on energy and climate change which includes commercial deals worth 3.2 billion pounds. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ongoing UK visit, the two countries reaffirmed the importance of addressing climate change and promoting secure, affordable and sustainable supplies of energy that will support economic growth, energy security and energy access. Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-uk-strike-3-2-bn-pound-deal-on-energy-climate-change/articleshow/49768488.cms

Bonanza for central government employees as 7th Pay Panel recommends 23.55% hike The Seventh Central Pay Commission The Seventh Central Pay Commission has recommended a 23.55% increase in the pay and pensions of nearly 47 lakh government employees and 52 lakh retirees that could result in a demand-led economic boost but significantly challenge India's ongoing fiscal consolidation plan. The award will be applicable from January 1, 2016. Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/bonanza-for-central-government-employees-as-7th-pay-panel-recommends-23-55-hike/articleshow/49848437.cms

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PM Modi 9th most powerful person in the world in Forbes list Forbes List Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been ranked as the world’s ninth most powerful person by Forbes magazine in a 2015 list which is topped by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Modi was placed 14th in the 2014 Forbes list of world’s powerful people. Source: http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/pm-modi-9th-most-powerful-person-in-the-world-according-to-forbes/story-e8IYy53p8IFrkWVbTGWdqL.html

Modi government set to revamp Indira Gandhi's poverty eradication 'Twenty Point Programme' 'Twenty Point Programme' Prime Minister Narendra Modi's signature projects Swachh Bharat Mission and Housing for All will replace Indira Gandhi's Twenty Point Programme - a poverty eradication initiative of successive Congress governments. Source: http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-11-06/news/68071342_1_food-security-poverty-eradication-prime-minister-narendra-modi

Grand Alliance won the 2015 Assembly Elections of Bihar with two-thirds majority Bihar Elections Election Commission of India on 8 November 2015 announced the results of the 2015 Assembly elections of Bihar. The elections were held in 5 phases between 12 October and 5 November 2015 for 243 assembly seats.Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), JANATA DAL (UNITED) (JD(U)) and Indian National Congress (INC) emerged as the winner of the election with thumping two-third majority. RJD, a part of the grand Alliance with 80 seats emerged as the largest party. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/grand-alliance-won-the-2015-assembly-elections-of-bihar-with-twothirds-majority-1447041355-1

Nuclear capable surface-to-surface Agni-IV missile successfully test-fired Agni-IV Missile Indian Army’s Strategic Forces Command (SFC) on 9 November 2015 successfully test-fired surface-to-surface Agni-IV missile. The 4000-km range nuclear capable missile was test-fired from Abdul Kalam (Wheeler) Island off the Odisha coast. SFC is entrusted with the task of handling strategic weapons of the country. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/nuclear-capable-surfacetosurface-agniiv-missile-successfully-testfired-1447063137-1

Union Government issued notification for implementation of OROP Agni-IV Missile

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Union Government on 7 November 2015 issued the notification regarding implementation of One Rank One Pension (OROP) in respect of Defence Forces personnel. The notification is in tune with the modalities for implementation announced on 5 September 2015. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/union-government-issued-notification-for-implementation-of-orop-1447045506-1

India announces FDI reforms in 15 sectors FDI reforms India eased foreign direct investment norms in sectors including mining, defence, civil aviation and broadcasting, in a bid to drum up investment and speed up growth. According to the government's release, "The crux of these reforms is to further ease, rationalise and simplify the process of foreign investments in the country and to put more and more FDI proposals on automatic route instead of government route where time and energy of the investors is wasted." Source: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/11/10/india-reforms-factbox-fdi-idINKCN0SZ1FJ20151110

GE, Alstom land $5.6 billion deals to supply Indian railway Indian Railways General Electric and Alstom have won contracts worth a combined $5.6 billion to supply India's railways with new locomotives, as the vast but dilapidated state-owned network looks to foreign companies to help it modernise. Source: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/11/10/india-ge-railway-contract-idINKCN0SY1Y520151110

Maharashtra to be the first state to enact law against social boycott Law Against Social Boycott Maharashtra will be the first state in the country to enact a law against social boycott of individuals or families by caste panchayats. A draft of the said act called as the ‘Maharashtra Prohibition of Social Boycott Act, 2015’ which was published on the state government’s website has termed any action of social boycott as crime. Source: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/maharashtra-to-be-the-first-state-to-enact-law-against-social-boycott/article7899441.ece

India, China to set up framework on terrorism, cyber crime Cyber Crime India and China have for the first time agreed to set up a minister-level mechanism to tackle and exchange information on terrorism, trans-border crime, drug-trafficking and cyber crime. Source: http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/india-china-to-set-up-framework-on-terrorism-cyber-crime-drug-trafficking/story-kuyAypr8wWKABbue9h0i0L.html

Blue Revolution with an outlay of 3000 crore rupees proposed Blue Revolution Scheme The Scheme Blue Revolution: Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries was in news as Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Radha Mohan Singh on the eve of World Fisheries Day 2015 on 21

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November 2015 mentioned about it. The scheme was conceptualized by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014 and entails a total outlay of 3000 crore rupees. It visualizes an enabling environment for an integrated and holistic development and management of fisheries keeping in view the sustainability, bio-security and environmental concerns. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/blue-revolution-with-an-outlay-of-3000-crore-rupees-proposed-1448273056-1

India, Singapore sign 10 MoUs as Modi, Lee hold bilateral talks India - Singapore Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong. India and Singapore signed 10 MoUs and launched joint postage stamp after the meeting. Source: http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/modi-and-singapore-pm-lee-hold-bilateral-talks/story-RjKoYs210u8ju4kelu1VpK.html

Politics and Government

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to open WEF India summit on November 4 WEF India Summit Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will open the World Economic Forum's India summit on November 4, an event that will see participation of more than 250 stakeholders and leaders, including Union Ministers. Source: http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-ar-rahman-receives-hridaynath-mangeshkar-award-2138948

Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav receives Guinness certificate for November 7 plantation feat Akhilesh Yadav receives Guinness certificate The Guinness Book of World Records had issued a certificate to the chief minister in Saifai for planting the maximum number of saplings in a day. The feat was achieved on November 7. Chief minister Akhilesh Yadav had led the drive on November 7 to plant 10 lakh saplings at 10 locations in a day. Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/uttar-pradesh-cm-akhilesh-yadav-receives-guinness-certificate-for-november-7-plantation-feat/articleshow/49889650.cms

Nitish Kumar announces liquor ban in Bihar from April 1 Liquor Ban in Bihar The Bihar government plans to enforce prohibition of alcohol in the state from April 1, 2016. Chief minister Nitish Kumar made the announcement at a 'prohibition day' function in Patna. Source: http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-11-26/news/68582146_1_nitish-kumar-liquor-ban-allied-blenders

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India, 19 other nations pledge to promote clean technologies Promote Clean Technologies Twenty countries, including India, the US and China, will today launch an initiative to double their clean energy research and development budget over the next five years as part of global efforts to tackle climate change. Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/india-19-other-nations-pledge-to-promote-clean-technologies/articleshow/49977898.cms

Science & Technology

NASA, ISRO join hands for space imaging, climate studies NASA - ISRO Scientists from NASA and ISRO would be part of a special outreach programme organized at Gujarat Science City, where the experts would talk about a joint mission Nasa and Isro Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) along with satellites for disaster response, India-US space collaboration, climate change observations in Greenland and imaging other planets with radar. Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/NASA-ISRO-join-hands-for-space-imaging-climate-studies/articleshow/49796669.cms

WHO launched World Antibiotic Awareness Week with the theme Antibiotics: handle with care World Antibiotic Awareness Week The World Health Organisation (WHO) on 16 November 2015 launched the World Antibiotic Awareness Week with the theme Antibiotics: handle with care. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness and encourage best practices among the public, policymakers, health and agriculture professionals to avoid the further emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/who-launched-world-antibiotic-awareness-week-with-the-theme-antibiotics-handle-with-care-1447851037-1

India successfully test-fires nuclear capable Prithvi II missile Prithvi II missile India successfully test-fired its indigenously developed nuclear capable Prithvi-II missile, which has a strike range of 350 km, as part of a user trial by the army. The missile test was carried out from a mobile launcher from launch complex-3 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur near here at 1210 hrs. Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/india-successfully-test-fires-nuclear-capable-prithvi-ii-missile/articleshow/49932905.cms

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Sports

Jitu Rai won silver in 13th Asian Shooting Championship 13th Asian Shooting Championship Ace shooter Jitu Rai on 4 November 2015 won India's first senior medal at the 13th Asian Shooting Championship in Kuwait City. He bagged the silver in the finals of the men's 50 metre pistol event. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/jitu-rai-won-silver-in-13th-asian-shooting-championship-1446694401-1

Heena Sindhu won gold in 13th Asian Shooting Championship 13th Asian Shooting Championship India’s Heena Sindhu on 6 November 2015 won the gold medal in the 10m air pistol women’s event at the 13th Asian Shooting Championship. Incidentally, Heena was also the winner of the gold medal in the 10m air pistol event in 8th Asian Air Gun Championship. It was held in New Delhi in September 2015. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/heena-sindhu-won-gold-in-13th-asian-shooting-championship-1446885278-1

Shashank Manohar to replace Srinivasan as ICC Chairman ICC Chairman N.Srinivasan was on dethroned as the ICC Chairman after the BCCI decided to recall him and nominate its recently-elected President Shashank Manohar as the chief of the world body. Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/toi-cri/top-stories/BCCI-crackdown-Shashank-Manohar-to-replace-Srinivasan-as-ICC-Chairman/articleshow/49720447.cms?

Nico Rosberg beat Lewis Hamilton to win Brazilian Grand Prix Racing German Formula One motor racer Nico Rosberg on 15 November 2015 defeated Lewis Hamilton to grab the Brazilian Grand Prix trophy. With the win, Rosberg reserved his place as runner-up in 2015 Formula One world championship. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/nico-rosberg-beat-lewis-hamilton-to-win-brazilian-grand-prix-1447658928-1

Ahmed Khalil named Asian football player of the year Football Ahmed Khalil of the United Arab Emirates was named the Asian player of the year at the AFC's annual awards function. The 24-year-old forward, who plays for Al-Ahli, beat compatriot Omar Abdulrahman of Al-Ain and Guangzhou Evergrande midfielder Zheng Zhi of China for the award. Khalil is the second leading scorer in ongoing World Cup qualifiers with 10 goals. Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/Ahmed-Khalil-named-Asian-football-player-of-the-year/articleshow/49973049.cms

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Barack Obama names Indian-origin Swati Dandekar as Asian Development Bank director Asian Development Bank Director Indian-American politician Swati Dandekar has been nominated as Executive Director to Asian Development Bank with ambassadorial rank by US President Barack Obama. The first-ever Indian-American to be elected to Iowa House of Representatives in 2003, Dandekar, 64, would replace Robert M Orr, who has held the position since 2010. Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/nris-in-news/barack-obama-names-indian-origin-swati-dandekar-as-asian-development-bank-director/articleshow/49854548.cms

10th East Asia Summit held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 10th East Asia Summit The 10th East Asia Summit (EAS) was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 22 November 2015. The year’s summit held under the theme Our People, Our Community, Our Vision. It was the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the East Asia Summit. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/10th-east-asia-summit-held-in-kuala-lumpur-malaysia-1448435107-1

Patricia Scotland appointed as Secretary General of Commonwealth of Nations Secretary General of Commonwealth of Nations Dominica-born British lawyer Patricia Scotland was on 27 November 2015 appointed as the Secretary General of the Commonwealth of Nations. With this, Patricia become the first British citizen and first woman as well to hold the role in the 66-year history of 53-member Commonwealth. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/patricia-scotland-appointed-as-secretary-general-of-commonwealth-of-nations-1448690580-1

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