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Legendary Kathak danseuse Sitara Devi died Published on: 25-NOV-2014 

Legendary Kathak danseuse Sitara Devi died at Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai. She was 94.

 

Magnus Carlsen of Norway on 23 November 2014 won FIDE World Chess Championship 2014 played at Sochi, Russia.

Magnus Carlsen of Norway won FIDE World Chess Championship 2014 Published on: 24-NOV-2014

Strong earthquake of 6.3 magnitude hit Tibetan region of southwestern China Published on: 24-NOV-2014 

The earthquake killed at least five people and affected nearly 80000 others

Senior Marathi actor-director Raghuvir Nevrekar died

 Senior Marathi actor-director Raghuvir Nevrekar died Published on: 24-NOV-2014 Important for in Mumbai on 23 November 2014 following a brief illness.

Koala diplomacy, the Australian soft power-based foreign policy 

Koala diplomacy was in news recently during the G-20 Summit of major economies held in Brisbane, Australia.

Sunil Manohar appointed as Advocate General of Maharashtra 

Eminent lawyer Advocate Sunil Manohar was appointed as the Advocate General (AG) of Maharashtra. Manohar replaced Darius Khambatta who was appointed as AG in 2012.

Switzerland defeated France to win 1st-ever Davis Cup of Tennis 

Switzerland won its first Davis Cup Tennis title after defeating France by securing three-one lead at Lille Stade Pierre Mauroy.

Adidas appointed Tushar Gokuldas as Brand Director of Emerging Markets 

In his new role, he will face the challenge of strengthening the brand in around 78 countries, some of which are the company's most important markets.

Pico do Fogo Volcano erupted in Cape Verde archipelago off West Africa coast 

Volcano Pico do Fogo in the Cape Verde archipelago off the coast of West Africa erupted leading to evacuation of people.

Pope Francis conferred sainthood on Father Chavara Achen & Sister Euphrasia 

Pope Francis conferred sainthood on two Indians Father Kuriakose Elias Chavara and Sister Euphrasia.

Indian pugilists Sarjubala and Saweety won Silver at World Women Boxing Championships 

Indian Women pugilists Sarjubala Devi and Saweety won Silver medals in the 8th World Women's Boxing Championships, in Jeju, South Korea.

PWorld Bank released report Turn Down the Heat: Confronting the New Climate Normal 

The World Bank released Turn Down the Heat: Confronting the New Climate Normal report focusing on the specific regional impacts of warming.

Ajim Premji Philanthropic Initiative launched to fund non-profit organisations 

The focus of the initiative is to award grants to non-profits organizations which are working in socially important areas like nutrition, disabilities, support for the marginalized, and governance.

Ex-Washington DC mayor Marion Shepilov Barry Jr died 

Ex-Washington DC mayor Marion Shepilov Barry Jr. died on 23 November 2014 in Washington DC following a brief illness.

Adani Welspun Exploration to invest 1.5 billion US dollar in US shale and Canadian oil sands assets 

The investment will be made towards stake purchases in select Louisiana and Texas shale fields in the US and some Alberta oil sands projects in Canada.

Deepak Gupta appointed as Chairman of UPSC 

Deepak Gupta was appointed as chairman of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

Gujarat CM Anandiben Patel launched MLA Adarsh Gram Yojana 

Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel launched the MLA  Adarsh Gram Yojana in tune with the concept of ideal village of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Lewis Hamilton won Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to become the F1 World champion for second time 

Lewis Hamilton won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina circuit and the Formula 1 racing championship title of 2014.

Afghanistan lower house approved Afghanistan-US bilateral security pact on NATO-led troops

Afghanistan lower house of Parliament on 23 November 2014 approved the Bilateral Security 

Agreements with the United States and NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization).Former Union Minister Murli Deora died 

Former Union Minister Murli Deora died after a prolonged illness in Mumbai. He is survived by his wife and two sons, including former MP Milind Deora.

Time Magazine released list of 25 Best Inventions 2014 

Time Magazine released list of 25 Best Inventions 2014

Maharashtra Government set up all-party committee to review issue of Maratha reservations 

The Maharashtra government set up an all-party committee to review the issue of Maratha reservations.

World Fisheries Day observed across the world on 21 November 

World Fisheries day was observed across the world by the fisherfolk communities.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Fiji 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited to Fiji on 19 November 2014 and he had Pacific Island Leaders Meeting.

india won 3rd SAFF Women's Championship in Islamabad 

India won the 2014 SAFF Women's Championship at the Jinnah Stadium in Islamabad after defeating Nepal 6-0.

UN adopted resolution calling on governments to stop child marriages 

UNGA rights committee adopted the first-ever resolution calling on governments to stop child marriages.

Dilip Vengsarkar received Col CK Nayudu Lifetime achievement award 

Dilip Vengsarkar received the prestigious BCCI-instituted Colonel C K Nayudu Lifetime achievement award for his contribution to Indian cricket.

US President Barack Obama to be the Chief Guest of India’s Republic Day 2015 

US President Barack Obama will be the Chief Guest at India’s 66th Republic Day celebrations 2015.

UNGA Committee passed resolution refering North Korea to ICC for human rights abuses 

The UNGA Committee adopted a resolution condemning North Korea human rights abuses and referred to the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Australia 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited to Australia as a part of G-20 summit and bilateral summit with Australia.

Scientists at IIT-B developed hollow-fiber membrane to cut dialysis cost, time by half

The research was conducted under the leadership of Jayesh Bellare at the Chemical Engineering Department of (IIT-B).

Giriraj Singh assumed charge as Minister of State at MSME Ministry 

Giriraj Singh is a Bharatiya Janata Party politician from Barahiya, Bihar, India.

Jignesh Shah resigned as Managing Director and CEO of FTIL 

Jignesh Shah on 20 November 2014 resigned as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Financial Technologies (India) Ltd (FTIL).

Mathematician Alexander Grothendieck died 

Mathematician Alexander Grothendieck died in France at the age of 86.

Deutsche Bank won Custodian of the Year 2014 award 

The award has been recognized for the third consecutive year at the Custody Risk European Awards.

Pakistan and Russia signed Defence Cooperation Agreement 

Pakistan and Russia on 20 November 2014 signed a defence and military cooperation agreement aimed at bringing peace and stability in the region.

Pledging Conference of Green Climate Fund pledged 9.3 billion US dollars to fight climate change 

The High-level Pledging Conference of Green Climate Fund pledged to contribute 9.3 billion US dollars towards the Green Climate Fund (GCF)

SEBI de-recognised Delhi Stock Exchange 

The order of de-recognition will be applicable with immediate effects.

Union Cabinet approved signing of three SAARC agreements

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 20 November 2014 approved the signing of three SAARC agreements.

Rajinikanth conferred with Indian Film Personality of the year 2014 award at IFFI 

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth was on 20 November 2014 honoured with the centenary award for Indian Film Personality of the year 2014 at the 45th International Film Festival of India (IFFI).

Gujarat Government announced Home-Stay scheme for tourists 

Gujarat Government announced a Home-Stay scheme for tourists visiting the state.

Democrat Ami Bera re-elected to the US House of Representatives 

Democrat Ami Bera was on 20 November 2014 re-elected to the US House of Representatives in the 

United States House of Representatives elections 2014.

Uninor appointed Vivek Sood as CEO 

The appointment will come into effect from 1 December 2014.

Oscar award winner Mike Nichols died at 83 

Oscar award winner Mike Nichols was died at the age of 83.

OECD raised India growth forecast to 6.6 percent for 2015-16 

OECD maintained that to achieve 6.6 percent growth, India needs to revive manufacturing activities.

18th Duchess of Alba of Spain Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart died 

The Duchess of Alba, Spain's richest woman has died aged 88 in Seville. She had more titles than any other aristocrat.

Cipla Europe NV tied up with Serum Institute of India to distribute vaccines in Europe 

Cipla Europe NV, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cipla Ltd on 20 November 2014 tied up with Serum Institute of India Ltd (SII) to distribute vaccines in Europe.

Chintan won Deutsche Bank Urban Age Award for the year 2014 

The award was given for cleaning the New Delhi railway station.

Union Government approved launch of Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana 

Union Cabinet approved launch of Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DUGJY). It also decided to merge the ongoing RGGVY with DUGJY.

SC directed CBI Director Ranjit Sinha to withdraw himself from 2G case 

Supreme Court directed CBI Director Ranjit Sinha to withdraw himself from 2G case and asked CBI chief not to interfere in the ongoing 2G probe.

Zomato raised 60 million dollars of Fund from Info Edge, Vy Capital & Sequoia 

Online restaurant guide Zomato raised 60 million US dollars of Fund from Info Edge, Vy Capital & Sequoia.

10 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas of India in serious danger: BNHS study 

At least 10 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas  are in serious danger, a study released by BNHS.

Infosys co-founders Gopalakrishnan and Shibulal launched Axilor Ventures 

Infosys co-founders S. Gopalakrishnan and S.D.Shibulal on 19 November 2014 launched Axilor Ventures.

Indian-origin hotel doorman Kottarapattu Chattu died 

Sri Lanka’s oldest hotel doorman, Kuttan died. He served world leaders like Lord Mountbatten, Princess Elizabeth, Mahatma Gandhi and others.

Union Civil Aviation Ministry approved the sale of Mahindra Gipps airplanes in India 

Union Civil Aviation Ministry approved Mahindra Gipps airplanes salel in India.

China and Australia signed a MoU on bilateral Antarctic cooperation 

China and Australia a MoU on bilateral Antarctic cooperation will exchange data and personnel.

Sri Lanka released 5 death-sentenced Indian fishermen 

President Mahinda Rajapaksa used his executive powers and commuted death penalty to five Indian fishermen sentenced to death by Colombo High Court.

Uber launched the low cost service UberGO in India 

Uber launched the low cost service UberGO in India which will be lower than an auto-rickshaw cost.

Union Ministry for Food Processing Industries reconstituted NFDPC 

Union Ministry for Food Processing Industries on 18 November 2014 reconstituted the National Food Processing Development Council (NFDPC).

Assam Zoo set to become the first zoo in world to have the critically endangered Pygmy Hog 

Guwahati’s Assam State Zoo is set to become the only zoo of the world to have critically endangered pygmy hog (Porcula salvania).