IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF NOVEMBER 10th, 2017

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF NOVEMBER 10th, 2017

1.On 10th November   is World Science Day for Peace and Development (WSDPD) / World Science Day.

a.This day is annually observed on November 10 to raise awareness of the benefits of science worldwide.

b.World Science Day for Peace and Development 2017 Theme : 'Science for Global Understanding'.

2.PM Narendra Modi along withBangladesh PM Sheikh Hasinaand West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee On 10th November  

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF NOVEMBER 9th, 2017

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF NOVEMBER 9th, 2017

1.On 9th, November  (2nd Thursday of November) is World Quality Day.

a.Aim of World Quality Day : To increase worldwide awareness of the important contribution that quality makes towards both organisational and national growth, and prosperity.

b.Theme of World Quality Day 2017 : ‘Everyday Leadership'

2.On 9th, November  (9th November) is World Usability Day.

a.This day was established in the year 2005 by the Usability

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF NOVEMBER 8th, 2017

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF NOVEMBER 8th, 2017

1.The United States (US) has become the only nation not in the Paris climate agreement after Syria announced its plan to join the deal. 

a.Important Points to Note : 

i.The US had signed the agreement during former President Barack Obama's tenure, but President Donald Trump announced the country's withdrawal from the deal earlier this year saying it disadvantaged US businesses. 

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF NOVEMBER 7th, 2017

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF NOVEMBER 7th, 2017

1.India will contribute $100 million to the India-UN Development Partnership Fund to help the poorest nations achieve the Sustainable Development Goals aimed at reducing poverty and raising the quality of life. 

a.The contribution is not earmarked for Sustainable Development Goals, hence its use will be attuned to the needs of the receiving countries, India's UN Mission Counsellor Anjani Kumar said.

2.On 7th, November  (7th November) is National Cancer Awareness Day.

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF NOVEMBER 2nd, 2017

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF NOVEMBER 2nd, 2017

1.The United States On 2nd November  announced it will start revoking passports of registeredchild sex offenders and issue new ones that have a notice saying the bearer "was convicted of a sex offence against a minor". 

a.The step is being taken to comply with the International Megan's Law that aims to curb child

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF NOVEMBER 1st, 2017

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF NOVEMBER  1st, 2017

1.On  1st November  (1st November) is World Vegan Day.

a.This day was established in 1994 by Louise Wallis, then President & Chair of The Vegan Society.

2.The king and queen of Bhutan—Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Jetsun Pema Wangchuck—began a 4-day visit to India.

a.This is  their first visit since India and China ended a 73-day-old standoff on Doklam plateau in the Himalayan kingdom two months ago.

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF OCTOBER 31st, 2017

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF OCTOBER 31st, 2017

1.On 31st October is World Savings Day.

a.This day was established on October 31, 1924, during the 1st International Savings Bank Congress (World Society of Savings Banks) in Milano, Italy.

b.Theme of World Savings Day 2017 : “Our future starts with savings”

2.On 31st October  is World Cities Day.

a.Aim of this day : To promote international community’s interest in global urbanization, push forward cooperation among countries in meeting opportunities and addressing challenges of urbanization, and contributing to sustainable urban development around the world.  

b.Theme of World Cities Day 2017 : "Innovative Governance, Open Cities"

3.On 31st October is Halloween.

a.The word Halloween came from 'Hallowed evening',