Current Affairs - 2 December 2015

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International Day for the Abolition of Slavery Observed globally

The day is observed to focus on the elimination of human trafficking, child labour and other forms of modern-day slavery.

India’s Thakur Anoop Singh won gold medal in World Bodybuilding and Physique Championships

Overall, India won 11 medals in the championships that saw participation from 47 nations.

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All Important Person Appointments - November 2015

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Sir Venkatraman Ramakrishnan assumed Presidency of the Royal Society

Indian-American Venkatraman Ramakrishnan received the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 2009 with Tom Steitz and Ada Yonath.

Patricia Scotland appointed as Secretary General of 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.

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All Important Committees & Commissions - November 2015

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Prof Ashok Misra headed Committee of Eminent Persons on JEE submitted its report

Joint Entrance Exam is held for admissions into IITs, NITs, IIITs, etc.

MHRD constituted TSR Subramanian committee to draft New Education Policy

The mandate of the committee is to draft a revision to the NEP 1986 and also submit Framework for Action.

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All Important Books & Authors - November 2015

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What Happened to Netaji? authored by former journalist Anuj Dhar released

The book provides three prominent theories of Bose’s death zeroing in on what has come to be known as the Faizabad angle of the Bose mystery.

Rebooting India authored by Nandan Nilekani & Viral Shah released

The book suggests that India, one of the world’s youngest countries, may fail to become a global powerhouse, if it fails to resolve the contradictions and bridge gaps that distort our society.

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All Important Awards & Honours - November 2015

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Delhi Development Authority awarded with E-India Award

It bagged the award under the category of Digital India IT initiatives for extraordinary IT initiatives in the field of land protection and engineering projects.

Renowned violinist L Subramaniam to be honoured with ITC Sangeet Samman

ITC Sangeet Research Academy Executive Director Rabi Srinibasan announced the award on 1 December 2015.

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Current Affairs - 1 December 2015

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World AIDS Day observed across the world

The theme of the day was Getting to zero, End AIDS by 2030.

ITU released Measuring the Information Society Report 2015

As per the report, India ranked 131 out of 167 nations surveyed in terms of information and communication technology development.

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Current Affairs Rocket Quiz 2 - IBPS CLERK 2015

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1. Where is the 8th Asian Air Gun Championship held in September 2015? 

A. New Delhi
B. Beijing
C. Dubai
D. Ahmedabad

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Current Affairs - 29 &30 November 2015

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Wealth-X released Worlds 20 Most Generous People list; Azim Premji ranked fourth

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was adjudged as the top philanthropist in the world with 27 billion US dollars donations in his lifetime.

Som Subroto appointed as Head of Retail Banking in Dubai-Based Mashreq's Banking Group

Mashreq’s branch network extends across the UAE with one in every two households in the UAE banking with the group.

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RBI Recruitment 2015 – Apply Chief Executive Officer Posts

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Dear Readers, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published notification for the recruitment of Chief Executive Officer vacancies for Reserve Bank’s IT Subsidiary. Eligible candidates may apply in prescribed application format on or before 18-12-2015. Other information like age limit, educational qualification & how to apply are given below..

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Current Affairs - 28 November 2015

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India-Israel co-developed LRSAM missile successfully flight-tested

The missile is co-developed by India and Israel. LRSAM is also called Barak 8 missile in Israel which in Hebrew language means Lightning.

Patricia Scotland appointed as Secretary General of 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.

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Current Affairs - 27 Nobember 2015

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P Uday Bhaskar appointed as Chairman of Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission

Dr Uday Bhaskar is a professor of Civil Engineering and Director of Foreign Universities and Alumni Relations of the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada (JNTU-K).

ICC appointed four female umpires for ICC Women’s World Twenty20 Qualifier

The ICC Women’s World Twenty20 Qualifier 2015, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, will start from 28 November 2015. It will end on 5 December 2015.

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Current Affairs - 26 November 2015

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2015 likely to be the warmest year on record: WMO

The global average surface temperature in 2015 is likely to be the warmest on record and can reach the symbolic and significant milestone of 1° Celsius above the pre-industrial era.

Sunil Kanoria appointed as President of ASSOCHAM

Kanoria succeeded Rana Kapoor, Yes Bank Managing Director and CEO.

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SBI Recruitment 2015 – 185 DM (Law) & AM (System) Posts

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State Bank of India (SBI) has released notification for the recruitment of 185 Deputy Manager (Law) in MMGS-II, Assistant Manager (System) in JMGS-I vacancies in State Bank Group. Eligible candidates may apply online from 26-11-2015 to 12-12-2015.

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Current Affairs - 25 November 2015

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Renowned labour economist TS Papola passed away

Papola was specialised in labour and employment, industrial economics, development planning, regional development and enterprise development.

Distinguished football administrator TR Govindarajan died

Govindarajan served Tamil Nadu Football Association in many capacities as Secretary for 24 years, then as Vice-President, Assistant Secretary and Treasurer.

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Current Affairs Rocket Quiz 1 - IBPS CLERK 2015

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