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8. Deaths 11 – 12
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18. CM, PM and Presidents 27 – 28
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20. Crops in India 33 – 35
21. India Africa Forum Summit 2015 35 – 36
22. Banks with Headquarters, CMDs & Tag lines 37 – 38
23. Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act 39 – 40
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24. Gold related Schemes in India 40 – 42
25. NPA and SARFAESI Act, 2002 43 – 44
26. Frequently asked Questions in IBPS Interviews 44 – 45
27. Financial Markets in India 46 – 48
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a 02 Nov.-49thtrial of BrahMos missile successfully test fired from INS Kochi
49th trial of BrahMos missile successfully test fired from INS Kochi. INS Kochi is 7500 tonne
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indigenously developed warship and was recently inducted into Indian Navy.
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02 Nov.-ICGS Arinjay commissioned in Kochi
E Fast patrol vessel of Aadesh-Class of India Coast Guard, ICGS Arinjay commissioned in Kochi on
02nd November 2015 as commissioned by Chief of Southern Naval Command Vice-Admiral Sunil
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Lamba.
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06 Nov.-‘Brahmos’ successfully test fired by Indian Army and DRDO
m The supersonic land attack missile ‘Brahmos’ successfully test fired by Indian Army and DRDO on
06thNovember 2015 at Pokhran, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
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T 09 Nov.-Agni-IV missile successfully test fired
The nuclear capable surface-to-surface Agni-IV missile successfully test fired by Indian Army at
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10 Nov.-‘Samarth’ commissioned by Union Defence Minister
a India’s Coast Guard offshore patrol vessel ‘Samarth’ commissioned by Union Defence Minister
Manohar Parrikar on 10thNovember 2015.
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11 Nov.-GSAT-15 launched successfully
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The communication satellite GSAT-15 launched successfully on 11th November 2015 by European
c Ariane 5 VA-227. It is 10thcommunication satellite and has an estimate lifespan of 12 years.
o 13 Nov.-INS Vishwakarmacommissioned into Indian Navy
INS Vishwakarma commissioned into Indian Navy on 13th November 2015 by Admiral R.K.
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Dhowan, the Chief of Naval Staff.
14 Nov.-‘Mareech’ handed over to Indian Navy
Advanced Torpedo Defence System namely ‘Mareech’ handed over to Indian Navy which is
developed by DRDO on 14thNovember 2015.
17 Nov.-EKS Kosmos-2510 successfully launched by Russia
EKS Kosmos-2510, newest defence satellite of Russia, successfully launched on 17thNovember 2015.
It is early warning satellite.
17 Nov.-Tianhe-2 became World’s powerful Supercomputer for 6thconsecutive time
Tianhe-2 became World’s powerful Supercomputer for 6th consecutive time as announced on 17th
November 2015. It has been developed by National University of Defence Technologyof China.
22 Nov.-Advanced Air Defence (AAD) interceptor missile successfully test fired
Advanced Air Defence (AAD) interceptor missile successfully test fired from Abdul Kalam Island off
the Odisha coast on 22nd November 2015 as developed by DRDO under Ballistic Missile Defence
Programme.
23 Nov.-Indo-Pak Border in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan has been lighted with Solar Power
Indo-Pak Border in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan has been lighted with Solar Power on 23rdNovember 2015 as
generated 5 MW power.
24 Nov.-1stcommercial satellite of Japan launched
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Programme. H-IIA rocket of Japan carrying TELSTAR 12 communications of Canada, was
successfully lifted off from Tanegashima Space Centre (TSC).
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n 25 Nov.-Nuclear capable surface-to-surface missile ‘Prithvi II’ successfully test fired
Nuclear capable surface-to-surface missile ‘Prithvi II’ successfully test fired by the Indian Army. This
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25 Nov.-New species of tree frog Ghatixalus magnus discovered in Idukki, Kerala
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m 26 Nov.-‘Agni-I’ successfully test fired
Nuclear capable surface to surface missile ‘Agni-I’ successfully test fired from Dr.Abdul Kalam
s Wheeler Island off the Odisha coast on 26th November 2015. It is part of Integrated Guided Missile
Development Programme (IGMDP).
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26 Nov.-2ndASW Corvette INS Kadmatt handed over to Indian Navy
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2ndAnti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Corvette INS Kadmatt received by Indian Navy at Kolkata, West
d Bengal on 26thNovember 2015 as built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. (GRSE). It
is super sophisticated frontline warship.
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27 Nov.-LRSAM missilesuccessfully test fired
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Long Range Surface to Air Missile (LRSAM) missile successfully test fired from Naval platform of
. Israel as developed by Indian and Israel on 27thNovember 2015.
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29 Nov.-Interceptor boat ICGS C-422 commissioned into ICGS
Interceptor boat ICGS C-422 commissioned into Indian Coast Guard Service on 29th November 2015
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in Bay of Bengal as launched/inaugurated by Speaker of Puducherry V. Sabapathy.
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Politics
International Events
31 October-Sexual assault on men declared as crime inChina
Sexual assault on men declared as crime in China as decided on 31st October 2015 as approved by
National People’s Congress. According to the law, indecent assault on men or women carries a jail
imprisonment for 5 years.
02Nov.-Recep Tayyip Erdoganbecame the President of Turkey
Ruling Justice and Development Party won general elections and Recep Tayyip Erdogan remained the
President of Turkey.
02 Nov.-Lionel Messi became Global Brand Ambassador of Tata Motors
Lionel Messi became Global BrandAmbassador of Tata Motors on 02ndNovember 2015. Tata Motors
became 1stIndian brand endorsed by the International Sports icon.
03 Nov.-Hindi became largest Indian spoken language in USA
According to the report of Census Bureau, Hindi became largest Indian spoken language in USA as
announced on 03rd November 2015. The sequence of the Indian languages in US is Hindi, Urdu,
Gujarati, Bengali and Punjabi respectively.
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04 Nov.-State of EmergencyG dKecl aDreidg eins Mt aNldoivvees mber 2015
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n 05 Nov.-3 Indians (Sikhs) appointed as Cabinet Ministers in Canada
3 Indians (Sikhs) namely Harjit Sajjan, Navdeep Bains and Amarjeet Sohi appointed as Cabinet
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x 05 Nov.-Justin Trudeau sworn-in as 23rdPrime Minister of Canada
Justin Trudeau of Liberal Party sworn-in as 23rd Prime Minister of Canada and became 2nd youngest
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PM (43 years) of the country after Joe Clark (40 years). 4 Indians also appointed as Cabinet Minister
namely Harjit Sajjan, Navdeep Bains, Amarjeet Sohi and Bardish Chagger.
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s 05 Nov.-Vice-President of Maldives Ahmed Adeeb Abdul Ghafoor impeached
Vice-President of Maldives Ahmed Adeeb Abdul Ghafoor impeached by its Parliament on 04th
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05 Nov.-Cultural week ‘India in Shanghai’ organized in Shanghai, China
d The cultural week namely ‘India in Shanghai’ organized in Shanghai, China at China Shanghai
International Arts Festival, Shanghai Grand Theatre as inaugurated on 05th November 2015. Indian
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Ambassador Ashok K. Kantha inaugurated the event.
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05 Nov.-12thASEM meet held in Luxembourg
. 12th Asia-Europe Foreign Ministers meeting (ASEM) held in Luxembourg during 5-6th November
2015 under the theme ‘Working Together for a Sustainable and Secure Future’.
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The country ‘Seirra Leone’ declared as Ebola free country as declared by World Health Organization
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16 Nov.-Ganesh Thapa banned for 10 years for corruption
Ganesh Thapa, the Chief of Nepal Footballteam, banned by FIFA for 10 years as ban imposed on 16th
November 2015.
18 Nov.-Anti-Doping Agency of Russia suspended by WADA
Anti-Doping Agency of Russia suspended by World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on 18th
November 2015 for non-compliance. The Headquarter of WADA is in Montreal, Canada.
19 Nov.-27thAPEC Summit held in Manila, Philippines
27th Summit of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) held on 18th and 19th November 2015 at
Manila, Philippines. APEC is a forum of 21 nations that promotes free trade across the Asia Pacific
region.
23 Nov.-Mauricio Macri became President of Argentina
Mauricio Macri became President of Argentina as won Presidential elections on 23rdNovember 2015.
He secured almost 53% votes, earlier Christina Kirchner was the President of Argentina.
25 Nov.-Antonio Costa became Prime Minister of Portugal
Antonio Costa, an Indian origin, became Prime Minister of Portugal on 25thNovember 2015 while the
President of Portugal is Anibal Cavaco Silva. It is important to noting that Portugal was 1st Western
country to colonise some part of India and leave in 1961.
27 Nov.-Manoj Bhargava, an Indian-American, invented a new stationary cycle
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29 Nov.-CHOGM 2015 held in Malta
n The meeting of Commonwealth Head of Government 2015 (CHOGM 2015) held in Malta, concluded
on 29thNovember 2015 in which about 53 Commonwealth countries attended the meeting.
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National Affairs
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31 Oct.-Punjab will establish bio-ethanol refinery to stop menace of straw burning
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Punjab has announced to establish bio-ethanol refinery to stop menace of straw burning as announced
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Renewables, Novozymes and CVC India Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. costs worth about Rs.950 Crore
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02 Nov.-7 months ban on fishing imposed by Odisha in Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary
o 7 months ban on fishing imposed by State Government of Odisha to protect Olive Ridley sea turtles
till May 2016. Now fishermen are banned to fish within 20kms from coastline.
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02 Nov.-National Tribal Crafts Mela Aadishilp 2015 started in New Delhi
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National Tribal Crafts Mela Aadishilp 2015 started in New Delhi on 02nd November 2015 as
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02 Nov.-International Indigenous Terra Madre 2015 started in Shillong, Meghalaya
International Indigenous Terra Madre 2015 started in Shillong, Meghalaya on 02nd November 2015
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under the theme ‘Future We Want: Indigenous Perspectives and Actions’.
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03 Nov.-Lucknow Bench of Allahabad High Court announced an important decision
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According to the Lucknow Bench of Allahabad High Court, child born out of rape also has right over
the property of accused/assaulter as announced on 03rdNovember 2015.
04 Nov.-NGT has banned age-old agricultural practice of straw burning
National Green Tribunal has banned age-old agricultural practice of straw burning in New Delhi,
Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh on 04th November 2015. Now, fine of Rs.2500/- to
Rs.15000/-imposed on farmers who indulged in straw burning.
06 Nov.-‘Indra 2015’ started between India and Russia
7th edition of Joint military exercise ‘Indra 2015’ between India and Russia started on 06th November
2015 in Bikaner, Rajasthan.
08 Nov.-GrandAlliance won Bihar Assembly Elections 2015
Grand Alliance consisting RJD, JD(U) and INC won Bihar Assembly Elections 2015 as announced on
08thNovember 2015 with 2/3rdmajority.
12 Nov. - North-East India’s 1st elephant hospital established at Kaziranga National Park,
Assam
North-East India’s 1st elephant hospital established at Kaziranga National Park, Assam on 12th
November 2015 as inaugurated by Sir Evelyn de Rothschild. The hospital is situated in Golaghat and
Nagaon Districts of Assam.
13 Nov.-Govt. of Delhi performed ‘Yamuna Aarti’
The Govt. of Delhi performed ‘Yamuna Aarti’ on 13th November 2015 on Gita Ghat, Kudesia Ghat
with the aim to promote tourism and cleaning the river.
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13 Nov.-PM Modi inaugurated Ambedkar Memorial in London
On 13th November 2015, PM Modi inaugurated Ambedkar Memorial in London situated at King
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Henry’s Road, London, UK. Moreover, PM Modi also inaugurated Basaveshwara Statue at Lambeth,
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Ministry as inaugurated by Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda.
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15 Nov.-NSCN-K declared as terrorist organization
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) declared as terrorist organization under
UAPA 1967 by Govt. of India on 15thNovember 2015.
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The foundation stone of 1st Mega Food Park of Telangana laid down on 16th November 2015 as the
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park promoted by Smart Agro Food Park Pvt. Ltd. The park costs about Rs.108.95 Crore.
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18 Nov.-50 Districts of Uttar Pradesh declared as drought-hit districts
d 50 Districts of Uttar Pradesh declared as drought-hit districts on 18th November 2015. It is important
to noting that there is 75 Districts in the State of Uttar Pradesh which is highest than any other State in
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19 Nov.-Y. Bhaskar Rao became 1stLokayukta of India to be removed by Assembly
. Y. Bhaskar Rao, Lokayukta ofKarnataka, became 1stLokayukta of India to be removed by Assembly
for an alleged extortion racket. His son Ashwin Rao was also arrested earlier in related with this
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20 Nov.-Nitish Kumar became 5thtime CM of Bihar
m Nitish Kumar sworn-in as Chief Minister of Bihar for 5th time on 20th November 2015 while Tejaswi
Prasad Yadav became Deputy Chief Minister. Earlier, Nitish Kumar became CM in 2000 (for just 7
Days), 2005, 2010, February 2015 and November 2015.
20 Nov. - Prameela Sashidharan of BJP elected as Chairperson of an urban municipal body in
Kerala
Prameela Sashidharan of BJP elected as Chairperson of an urban municipal body in Kerala. She
became 1stBJP member ever to head an urban municipal body in the State.
20 Nov.-7thCentral Pay Commission submitted its report
7thCentral Pay Commission submitted its report as headed by Justice A.K. Mathur on 20thNovember
2015. The commission recommended 23.55% hike in pay and allowances of Central Govt. employees.
20 Nov.-Silchar-Lumding broad gauge rail line inaugurated in Assam
Silchar-Lumding broad gauge rail line inaugurated in Assam by Union Railway Ministry on 20th
November 2015 as inaugurated by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu.
22 Nov.-President of France will become Chief Guest at Republic Day Celebrations 2016
Francois Hollande, President of France, will become Chief Guest at Republic Day Celebrations 2016
as announced on 22ndNovember 2015.
22 Nov.-Mahatma Gandhi International Centre inaugurated in Matale, Sri Lanka
Mahatma Gandhi International Centre inaugurated in Matale, Sri Lanka on 22nd November 2015 as
inaugurated by President Maithripala Sirisena in the present of Indian High Commissioner Y.K.
Sinha.
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24 Nov.-231 Mandals in the State Telangana declared as drought hit areas
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PM Modi concluded his two nations visit to Malaysia and Singapore on 24th November 2015. PM
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Modi inaugurated Torana Gate in Kuala Lampur and Indian Cultural Centre.
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24 Nov.-RBI granted in-principle approval to NPCI
s RBI granted in-principle approval to National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) with the aim to
function as Bharat Bill Payment Central Unit (BBPCU).
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25 Nov.-Govt. of India decided the new deadline for completion of flagship of PMGSY
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Govt. of India decided the new deadline for completion of flagship of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak
d Yojana (PMGSY) i.e. year 2019 with the aim to rural connectivity. Earlier, the scheme was launched
in 2000 as Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
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26 Nov.-3 Cities Fame India Eco Drive started from New Delhi
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3 Cities Fame India Eco Drive started from New Delhi on 26th November 2015 as inaugurated by
. Anant Geete, Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises. The 3 cities are: Delhi,
Chandigarh and Jaipur.
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26 Nov.-SAADMEx 2015 concluded in Delhi
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South Asian Annual Disaster Management Exercise (SAADMEx) 2015 concluded on 26th November
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(NDRF), India.
26 Nov.-Liquor prohibition will be clamped in the State of Bihar
From 01st April 2016, liquor prohibition will be clamped in the State of Bihar as announced by Chief
Minister Nitish Kumar on 26thNovember 2015.
27 Nov.-BBINFriendship Motor Car Rally started
Bangladesh, Bhutan India and Nepal (BBIN) Friendship Motor Car Rally started for Silchar, Assam
on 27thNovember 2015. The event started under BBIN Motor Vehicles Agreement (MVA).
Reports
01 Nov.-India becomes World’s7thmost valued nation brand
According to the report, India becomes World’s 7th most valued nation brand while USA became
No.1 brand followed by China and Germany.
02 Nov.-Legatum Prosperity Index 2015 released
According to the Legatum Prosperity Index 2015 released in London, UK on 02nd November 2015,
Norway ranked at No.1 position followed by Switzerland and Denmark.
17 Nov.-Global Terrorism Index 2015 released the report
According to the report of Global Terrorism Index 2015, Iraq ranked at No.1 followed by Afghanistan
and Nigeria while India ranked at No.6 position among 162 countries. The report released by Institute
for Economics and Peace (IEP).
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18 Nov.-Global Gender Gap Report 2015 released
According to the Global Gender Gap Report 2015, Iceland ranked at No.1 position followed by
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Norway and Finland while India ranked at 108thposition among 145 countries.
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31 Oct.-Vikalp Scheme launched by Indian Railways
m Vikalp Scheme launched by Indian Railways for waitlisted passengers on 31st October 2015. Under
the scheme, waitlisted passengers will get confirmed accommodation in next alternative train.
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03 Nov.-Maharashtra approved APJ Abdul Kalam Amrut Yojana
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The State Government of Maharashtra approved APJ Abdul Kalam Amrut Yojana on 03rd November
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05 Nov.-Agro-Processing andAgri-Marketing Promotion Policy 2015 launched by Rajasthan
Agro-Processing and Agri-Marketing Promotion Policy 2015 launched by the State Government of
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Rajasthan on 05thNovember 2015 as launched by Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje.
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07 Nov.-e-Pathshala,Saransh, Shaala Siddhi Portals launched by Govt. of India
. e-Pathshala, Saransh, Shaala Siddhi Portals launched by Govt. of India on 07th November 2015 by
Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani.
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o 09 Nov. - Army Cloud, Data Centre and Digi-Locker schemes launched by Union Defence
Ministry
m Army Cloud, Data Centre and Digi-Locker schemes launched by Union Defence Ministry on 09th
November named as ‘Digital Army Programme’.
24 Nov.-10 new/revised schemes for disabled persons launched
10 new/revised schemes for disabled persons launched on 24th November 2015 under the National
Trust as inaugurated by Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawar Chand Gehlot.
These schemes are: Disha, Vikaas, Samarth, Gharaunda, Niramaya, Sahyogi, Gyan Prabha, Prerna,
Sambhav, Badhte Kadam.
25 Nov.-‘Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh’ (RRSK) inaugurated/launched
Railway Safety Fund of Rs.1.1 Lakh Crore namely ‘Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh’ (RRSK)
inaugurated/launched on 25th November 2015 with the aim to improve the safety measures and to
upgrade the railway infrastructure.
Agreements
01 Nov.-India signed an agreement with Indonesia
India signed an agreement with Indonesia on energy, culture exchange on 01st November 2015 with
the aim to strengthen the relations between the countries.
12 Nov.-India signed the agreement with 6 countries
India signed the agreement with 6 countries on 12th November 2015 at International Civil Aviation
Negotiations (ICAN) 2015. The 6 countries are: Finland, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Sweden, Norway and
Denmark and Oman and Ethiopia.
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B Rajasthan and South Australia signed a Sister-State Agreement on 20th November 2015 with the aim
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10 Nov.-World Science Day observed on 10thNovember
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Annual Hundred Drums Wangala Festival has begun in Meghalaya. The festival celebrated annually
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World Pneumonia Day observed on 12th November 2015 in all over the World under the theme
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‘Every Breath Counts: Stop Pneumonia Now’. The day observed with the aim to raise awareness
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National Children’s Day observed in all over the Country on 14th November 2015. President Pranab
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. 16 Nov.-International Day for Tolerance observed on 16thNovember 2015
International Day for Tolerance observed on 16th November 2015 with the aim to aware the people
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16 Nov.-World Antibiotic Awareness Week launched by WHO
m World Antibiotic Awareness Week launched by World Health Organization during 16th to 22nd
November 2015 with the aim to raise awareness about misuse of antibiotics under the theme
‘Antibiotics: Handle with Care’.
17 Nov.-1stInternational Qawwali Festival 2016 will be held in Delhi
1st International Qawwali Festival 2016 titled as ‘Taali Ho’ will be held in Delhi during 12thFebruary
to 14th February 2016. Various Qawwali Singers from India and Pakistan will be performed at the
event.
19 Nov.-World Toilet Day observed on 19thNovember 2015
World Toilet Day observed on 19th November 2015 with the ‘Sanitation and Nutrition’. The aim of
the day is to aware the people who don’t have access to a toilet.
25 Nov. - ‘International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women’ observed on 25th
November 2015
‘International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women’ observed on 25thNovember 2015
with the aim to end the violence against women.
26 Nov.-1st‘Constitution Day’ observed on 26thNovember 2015
1st‘Constitution Day’ observed on 26thNovember 2015. Earlier, the day was announced by PM Modi
to aware about the Constitution and its founder Dr.B.R. Ambedkar.
26 Nov.-National Milk Day observed on 26thNovember 2015
National Milk Day observed on 26th November 2015 i.e. on the birth anniversary of Dr.Verghese
Kurien known as ‘Father of White Revolution’. Moreover, World Milk Day observes on 01stJune.
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