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United Nations declares November 10 as 'Malala Day'

November 12, 2012

UN has declared November 10 as ‘Malala Day’ in honor of  Ms Malala Yousafzai. Who is Malala Yousafzai? https://www.gktoday.in/current-affairs/2012/10/persons-in-news-malala-yousafzai-2318/

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Diageo to acquire stake in Vijay Mallya’s USL

November 11, 2012

International liquor major Diageo to acquire 53.4% stake in Vijay Mallya-owned United Spirits Ltd. (USL) for Rs.11,166.50 crore. Diageo has entered into agreements with United Breweries (Holdings) Ltd. and USL to acquire 27.4% stake in USL for Rs.5,725 crore at ..

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'Spy Princess' Noor Inayat Khan honored by UK

November 10, 2012

UK honored and remembered the sacrifice of Ms Noor Inayat Khan by unveiling a bronze bust of hers at the central London Gordon Square Gardens near the house where she lived. It is said to be the first such memorial ..

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Nelson Mandela bank notes launched by South Africa

November 9, 2012

The South African government had earlier declared the launch of new bank notes on the 22nd anniversary of Mandela’s release from prison after serving 27 years for his opposition to white-minority rule. The living legend ‘Nelson Mandela’ popularly known by ..

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Irom Sharmila 'Iron Lady of Manipur' completes 12 years fast

November 9, 2012

The ‘Iron Lady of Manipur’ Irom Chanu Sharmila. Ms Sharmila has been on a hunger strike since 2000. She completed 12 years of her fast. She has been demanding repeal of Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) which the human ..

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‘Ramanujan 125’ in Florida

November 9, 2012

Ramanujan 125: 3-day international conference, ‘Ramanujan 125,’ to mark the 125th birth anniversary celebration of Srinivasa Ramanujan, at the University of Florida in the U.S. Over the last two decades, the University of Florida has become a premier centre for ..

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S.K. Khaitan passes away

November 9, 2012

Shree Krishna Khaitan, chairman of Khaitan group of companies, passed away. In 1975, S.K. Khaitan incorporated the Khaitan group of companies which is one of the leading fan manufacturers in the country with interests in home appliances and lightings business.

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Obama wins a second term as US President

November 8, 2012

Barack Obama has won a second 4-year Presidential term in the US. He defeated his main challenger Republican Mitt Romney. Mr. Obama, America’s first African-American President, bagged more than the 270 electoral votes required for victory.

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Chinese-Belgian-British Writer Han Suyin passed away

November 8, 2012

Elizabeth Comber (Han Suyin) passed away. Elizabeth Comber who was also know by her pen name “Han Suyin”, a Chinese-Belgian British author who came up as among the most influential voices that served as a link b/w China and the ..

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China invites Dr APJ Abdul Kalam to teach at Peking University

November 8, 2012

China has invited Dr APJ Abdul Kalam to teach at the prestigious Peking University. The varsity also offered him a lab of his choice to work with the students. The invitation was made on Kalam’s first visit to China at ..

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