Page-3 of Current Affairs - November, 2017

Professor Hiroshi Marui conferred with 3rd ICCR Distinguished Indologist Award

November 28, 2017

The third Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Distinguished Indologist Award for the year 2017 was awarded to Professor Hiroshi Marui of Japan. He was presented with this award by President Ram Nath Kovind at a function in Rashtrapati Bhavan, ..

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Shaktikanta Das appointed as India’s G 20 Sherpa

November 28, 2017

The Union Ministry of Finance has appointed Shaktikanta Das, Former Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) as India’s G 20 Sherpa till December 31, 2018 for Development Track of G20. Sherpa is personal representative of leaders participating at G-20 summit ..

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South Africa’s Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters wins Miss Universe 2017 crown

November 28, 2017

South Africa’s Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters (22) was crowned Miss Universe at pageant held at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. With this she becomes, second South African to win this crown after Margaret Gardiner who had ..

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Hindustani classical music exponent Pandit Narayanrao Bodas passes away

November 28, 2017

Eminent exponent of Gwalior gharana of Hindustani classical music, Pandit Narayanrao Bodas, passed away in Pune, Maharashtra after a brief illness. He was 84. He was revered for his deep voice and expressive face among actor vocalists. Pandit Narayanrao Bodas ..

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India-Russia sign comprehensive anti-terror pact

November 27, 2017

India and Russia have signed comprehensive anti-terror pact agreement for enhancing bilateral cooperation in tackling all forms of terrorism and countering threat posed by narcotics. The agreement was signed by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Russia’s Interior Minister Vladimir ..

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Government launches intensive program to train Elected Women Representatives of PRIs

November 27, 2017

The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) launched intensive training program for Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Master Trainers in New Delhi. It is capacity building program organized by National Institute of Public ..

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INSPIRE 2017: International Symposium to Promote Innovation & Research in Energy Efficiency

November 27, 2017

The first edition of International Symposium to Promote Innovation & Research in Energy Efficiency (INSPIRE 2017) was held in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The five-day symposium was organized by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) in partnership with World Bank and Alliance for ..

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India, Greece sign Air Services Agreement

November 27, 2017

India and Greece have signed Air Services Agreement (ASA) and MoU on Cooperation (MoC) in field of New and Renewable Energy. The agreements were signed after bilateral talks between External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj and her visiting counterpart Minister ..

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IMMSAREX 2017: International Multilateral Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise held in Bangladesh

November 27, 2017

The 2017 International Multilateral Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (IMMSAREX) was held in Bangladesh from November 26 to 28 2017. The exercise is taking place under the aegis of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS). It was inaugurated by Prime Minister ..

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WHO for first time releases guidelines on child sex abuse

November 27, 2017

The World Health Organisation (WHO) for first time has formulated clinical guidelines on responding to children and adolescents who have been sexually abused. The guidelines are grounded in human rights standards and ethical principles. They will assist frontline health care ..

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