IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF NOVEMBER 24, 2016
- Thailand On November 23, 2016 halved
its visa on arrival fees, to 1000 baht (around
₹1900), for tourists from India and 18 other countries.
- The
move, intended to boost tourist arrivals, comes less than two months after
Thailand increased its visa fees to 2000 baht.
- Thailand
also extended its long-stay visa, for foreigners aged above 50, from one to ten
years.
- Boudhanath
Stupa, a UNESCO heritage site in Kathmandu that was severely damaged in the 2015 Nepal earthquake, reopened
to the public On November 23, 2016 after its reconstruction was
completed.
IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF NOVEMBER 22, 23, 2016
- India On November 22, 2016 became an Associate Member of the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN), the world's largest nuclear and particle physics
laboratory.
- CERN's
Director General said that India's membership will open opportunities for
Indian industries to participate directly in CERN projects.
- Note : As a member nation, CERN requires India to make an annual
contribution of approx ₹77 crore.
- India was placed at the 20th
rank among
the 58 countries on the 2017
Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI).
- The
index was released by Germanwatch, an independent German NGO and Climate Action
Network Europe.
IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF NOVEMBER 20, 21 ,2016
- On
November 21, 2016 World
Hello Day was observed.
- Aim : To express that conflicts should be resolved through
communication rather than the use of force.
- This
day began in 1973 in response to the conflict between Israel and Egypt and
since then over 180 countries have taken part in the event.
- On
November 21, 2016 World
Television Day was observed.
- The
United Nations has designated this day, recognising that television plays a major role in presenting different issues
that affect people.
- It
seeks to celebrate the philosophy of television, a tool which represents a
symbol for communication and globalisation in the contemporary world.
- 21st of
November has been chosen for this day because on November 21-22, 1996 the UN
held the first World Television Forum.
IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF NOVEMBER 18, 2016
- On
November 17, 2016 World Philosophy Day was observed.
- This
day was was introduced in 2002 by UNESCO to
honour philosophical reflection in the entire world by opening up free and
accessible spaces.
- Pakistan conducted Raad
ul Barq (Strike of Thunder) military exercise in a strategically
located area in Punjab province, bordering India.
- It was
the comprehensive joint exercise carried out jointly by Pakistan Army and Air
Force to reflect the preparedness of our armed forces to respond to any threat
to its national security.
- Indian
government On November 17, 2016 announced that over 12 lakh houses
have been sanctioned for urban poor under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
(PMAY).
IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF NOVEMBER 17, 2016
- On
November 16, 2016 International Day for Tolerance was observed.
- This
day is an annual observance declared by UNESCO in 1995 to generate public
awareness of the dangers of intolerance.
- The aim
of this day is to enhance the awareness about dangers of intolerance and its
implications in maintaining the peace among people.
- Theme
of 2016 : Promoting Tolerance
- Over 20
countries, including Brazil and France, have become
signatories to the framework agreement of the International Solar
Alliance (ISA) – launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at
the Paris Climate summit last year.
IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF NOVEMBER 15, 16, 2016
- Russia has
detained Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev for allegedly
receiving over $2 million (around ₹13.5 crore) in bribes, over an
acquisition by state oil company Rosneft.
- The
deal worth $5 billion (₹33 thousand crore) involved Rosneft purchasing a
stake in oil producer Bashneft, with the deal being opposed by several
government officials believing Bashneft should go to private investors.
- Jharkhand is
celebrating the birth anniversary of noted freedom fighter Birsa Munda & 17th
State Formation Day.
IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF NOVEMBER 14, 2016
- On
Novemer 13, 2016 World Kindness Day was observed.
- This
day was introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement a coalition of
nations kindness NGOs, aiming for more kindness in the world.
- This
day encourages individuals to overlook boundaries, race and religion.
- The
India-China Joint Training Exercise "Hand in Hand 2016" is
scheduled to be held in Pune from November 15-27.
- This
would mark the 6th annual joint training exercise between the
Indian Army and the People's Liberation Army of China.
IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF NOVEMBER 12, 2016
- G Mahalingam is SEBI’s new Full-Time Member
- Gurumoorthy Mahalingam took charge as Full-Time Member of SEBI
on 10th November.
- He will be responsible for leading the Integrated Surveillance
Department, Investment Management Department, Enforcement Department (ED),
Foreign Portfolio Investors and Custodians, Collective Investment Schemes, and
Department of Economic and Policy Analysis, among others.
IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF NOVEMBER 10, 2016
- Billionaire-turned-politician Donald Trump of
Republican Party was elected the 45th
President of the United States.
- He
secured the support of 276 of the 538 members of the electoral college, beating
Democratic party rival Hillary Clinton.
- He will
formally take charge of the Oval Office on January
20, 2017, dubbed as the 'Inauguration Day'.
- Trump,
aged 70, will become the oldest
president ever to assume office.
- This
record was earlier held by Republican President Ronald Reagan who assumed
office in 1981 when he was 69-years-old.
- Note : US presidents serve a four-year term and can serve a maximum
of two terms.
IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF NOVEMBER 11, 2016
- On
November 10, 2016 World
Science Day for Peace and Development (WSDPD) / World Science Day was observed.
- This
day is annually observed on November 10 to raise awareness of the benefits of
science worldwide.
- World
Science Day for Peace and Development 2016 Theme : “Celebrating Science Centres and Science Museums”
- Prime
Minister Narendra
Modi left on
a 3 day visit to Japan On November 10, 2016's morning.
- During
this visit, he will attend the India - Japan Annual Summit.
- The
summit will be an occasion for Mr. Modi and his counterpart Shinzo Abe for an
in-depth exchanges on bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest
to further deepen the broad-based and action-oriented partnership between the
two countries.
