GK News Updates November
25 Nov-1 Dec 2013 World NATO kicked off Cyber Coalition 2013 NATO launched the largest-ever cyber defence exercise "Cyber Coalition 2013" in Estonia. India India's first synthetic rubber plant 27 November India's first e-SBR (styrene butadiene rubber) unit has been set up by Indian Synthetic Rubber Ltd (ISRL). EC introduces new plastic voter cards 30 November To avoid duplication and forgery during the forthcoming Legislative Assembly Election, the Election Commission has introduced new Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) made of plastic. Spain offers India ship-building technology Spain will provide ship- and submarine-building technology to the Indian Navy. Sci/Tech China's first moon rover sets off Jade Rabbit, China's first-ever robotic moon rover blasted off into space today, 01 December, 2013. NASA to grow plants on moon NASA plans to sow plant seeds on the moon in 2015, as an attempt to see if humans could one day live on the moon. World's first green helicopter tested Noiseless and emission-free, world's first environment-friendly helicopter was tested in Germany. Economy Q2 GDP shows recovery of Indian Economy Indian economy grows 4.8% in Q2 FY14. Sports Sachin Tendulkar - UNICEF brand ambassador for South Asia After retiring from cricket Sachin Tendulkar has joined UNICEF as its brand ambassador for South Asia. He will be promoting hygiene and sanitation within the region. Sports Ministry signs MoU with Dept of AIDS control 29 November Sports Ministry has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Department of AIDS control to spread awareness among the youth regarding the same. 18-24 Nov 2013 World World powers & Iran sign nuclear deal 24 November Six world powers P5+1 and Iran signed a nuclear pact in Geneva to curb nuclear arms development in Iran. India Indira Gandhi Peace Prize to Angela Merkel 19 November India has decided to confer the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development 2013 to German Chancellor Angela Merkel. First all-women Bhartiya Mahila Bank launched 19 November Prime Minister Manmohan Singh inaugurated India's first all-women Bhartiya Mahila Bank, launched as a step towards empowering women in rural India. Cyclone Lehar heading towards Andhra Pradesh After cyclone Helen, cyclone Lehar is headed towards Andhra Pradesh, and is expected to hit the state by 28 November. Pak PM plea: Visa-free travel between India & Pak To strengthen its relationship with India, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif made a strong plea to remove visa requirements for travel between India and Pakistan. Sci/Tech ISRO's Mars Orbiter sends first pictures ISRO's Mars Orbiter beamed the first pictures of Earth and cyclone Helen approaching towards Andhra Pradesh. ISRO to launch German, French, British & Canadian satellites After the successful launch of Mars Orbiter, ISRO will soon launch German EnMAP, French SPOT-7 along with two more satellites from Britain and Canada. Economy India attractive destination for FDI: E&Y According to a report by Ernst & Young, the recent relaxation in FDI norms has made India the most attractive investment destination, ahead of China and the US. Environment Japan: Volcanic eruptions build new island The volcanic eruption in the Pacific Ocean, towards Tokyo, has led to the formation of a new island. Sports Magnus Carlsen wins World Chess Championship Magnus Carlsen of Norway won FIDE World Chess Championship 2013 defeating former world champion Vishwanathan Anand of India. 4-10 Nov 2013 World OPCW: Syria destroys its chemical weapons 7 November The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has verified that Syria has dismantled 22 out of its 23 weapon sites. Typhoon hits the Philippines Super typhoon Haiyan, the strongest typhoon in the world this year, has hit the Philippines displacing more than a million people. India Health Ministry reconstitutes Medical Council of India 7 November The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of India has reconstituted the Medical Council of India as per the provisions contained in the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Second Ordinance, 2013. India launches Mars mission 7 November ISRO launched its first interplanetary mission, called Mangalyaan, in which a Mars Orbiter took off successfully on 7 November from Sriharikota space station. India test fires Agni I Missile India successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable Agni-I missile near the coast of Odisha. This missile was launched by the Strategic Forces Command. Sci/Tech Microsoft developed sign language translator Microsoft developed sign language translator 'Kinect', which can transform signs to spoken language and vice versa. Gene that halts cancer growth Scientists have discovered a gene 'master regulator' that puts a halt to growth of cancers or tumours. Economy India to become 3rd largest economy by 2030 According to a report by Standard Chartered, India will become the third largest economy after China and the US by 2030. Environment Rising levels of greenhouse gases According to the UN World Meteorological Organization greenhouse gases are increasing at an alarming rate. Sports India will host Men's Hockey World Cup 2018 The International Hockey Federation has selected India to host Men's Hockey World Cup in 2018. 11-17 Nov 2013 World CHOGM 2013 ends with signing communiqué 15-17 November The 22nd Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, held in Sri Lanka from 15 to 17 November 2013, led to adoption of three declarations. Russia launches military satellite 12 November The Russian Space Agency, Roscomos, has launched a Proton M rocket carrying a defence satellite into space. Abdulla Yameen - New Maldives President Abdulla Yameen has won the presidential election in the Maldives. India ICP inaugurated on Indo-Bangladesh border 17 November Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde inaugurated 'ICP Agartala', the first multipurpose integrated check post between India and Bangladesh on 17 November. B.Sc. Community Health course approved 13 November For the creation of a specialized cadre of health care workers for rural areas, the Union Cabinet has approved a three-year B.Sc. Community Health programme in State universities. India free from bird flu 12 November India has declared itself free from the H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu. Earlier in August, India had witnessed a massive outbreak of the disease. Sci/Tech NASA's next Mars probe - MAVEN NASA is set to launch Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) to study the possible existence of atmosphere, which once made the planet's surface habitable. Google & Microsoft to block child abuse images Google and Microsoft have agreed to take measures to block child abuse images online. CNR Rao receives Bharat Ratna India's highly regarded scientist Professor CNR Rao has been conferred the Bharat Ratna for 2013. Environment UN climate change conference kicked off A 12-day United Nations Climate Change Conference started on 11 November in Warsaw, Poland. Sports Sachin Tendulkar's last innings Sachin Tendulkar played his 200th test match, bringing an end to his cricket career by announcing retirement. Bharat Ratna conferred to Sachin Tendulkar Sachin Tendulkar was bestowed with the Bharat Ratna Award, the first sportsperson ever to receive this honour. 4-10 Nov 2013 World OPCW: Syria destroys its chemical weapons 7 November The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has verified that Syria has dismantled 22 out of its 23 weapon sites. Typhoon hits the Philippines Super typhoon Haiyan, the strongest typhoon in the world this year, has hit the Philippines displacing more than a million people. India Health Ministry reconstitutes Medical Council of India 7 November The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of India has reconstituted the Medical Council of India as per the provisions contained in the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Second Ordinance, 2013. India launches Mars mission 7 November ISRO launched its first interplanetary mission, called Mangalyaan, in which a Mars Orbiter took off successfully on 7 November from Sriharikota space station. India test fires Agni I Missile India successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable Agni-I missile near the coast of Odisha. This missile was launched by the Strategic Forces Command. Sci/Tech Microsoft developed sign language translator Microsoft developed sign language translator 'Kinect', which can transform signs to spoken language and vice versa. Gene that halts cancer growth Scientists have discovered a gene 'master regulator' that puts a halt to growth of cancers or tumours. Economy India to become 3rd largest economy by 2030 According to a report by Standard Chartered, India will become the third largest economy after China and the US by 2030. Environment Rising levels of greenhouse gases According to the UN World Meteorological Organization greenhouse gases are increasing at an alarming rate. Sports India will host Men's Hockey World Cup 2018 The International Hockey Federation has selected India to host Men's Hockey World Cup in 2018.	Social@RS Get educational news and updates
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