- 10th Parliament elections held in Bangladesh
- Delhi Minister Rakhi Birla on sunday escaped unhurt in an attach.She belongs to AAP Party
- West Bengal governor MK Narayan flagged off 2014 Marathon in Kolkatta
- RBI is likely to soon issue fresh guidelines to allow banks to act as a insurance brokers
- Ashes:- Australia thrash England by 281 Runs to win the series by 5-0
- Malaysia has introduced VoA i.e Visa on Arrival Service for Indians traveling to his South Asian Country
- Nepal SC gives NOTA Option in Elections polls and becomes 15th country to provide this option
- Japanese PM Shinzo Abe will be chief guest at this year's Republic parade at Rajpath in Delhi
- Employees of Kingfisher Airlines who have not paid for last 17 months today launched indefinite hunger strike
- Visakhapatnam Airport has commenced 24 hours operations from January 2014.Indian Navy Operates it
- Telgu actor Udit Narayan commits Suicide by hanging himself
- Savotam Jeevan Raksha Padak was awarded to Families of M Khayingthei and Ramdinthata who lost their lives in saving there friends from drowning water
- SC asked to Govt to appoint Regulator under Environmental Pollution Act who give it's nod for appraising projects and give penalties to Polluters.
Tuesday, 7 January 2014
05-06 Jan 2014 Gk Update
04 Jan 2014 Gk Update
Financial Inclusix Index 2013 launched by credit rating agency CRISIL
Indian credit-rating agency CRISIL launched a Financial Inclusix Index 2013 on 2 January 2014. The index showed an improvement in the financial inclusion in India.
The index showed an improvement of 2.7 percent in the year 2012. The score was the highest since 2009. The index was based on the data provided by Reserve Bank of India (RBI).The all-India CRISIL Inclusix score of 42.8 on a scale of 100, reflects under-penetration of formal banking in the country. The index measured the financial inclusion in each of the 638 districts of India.
Highlights of the Index are:
Overall 79 million new savings accounts were opened in 2012 which was 12.6 per cent more than in the year 2011.
Agricultural credit accounts grew at 11.1 per cent, the most since fiscal 2009.
The number of bank branches in the bottom 100 districts increased by 6 per cent, faster than the all-India growth of 5.6 per cent.
One in two Indians had a savings account and one in seven has access to bank credit.
The six largest cities in the country have 10 per cent of the bank branches whereas the bottom 50 districts have merely 2 per cent of the bank branches.
The four key elements driving the CRISIL Inclusix Index score up by 2.7 in fiscal 2012 were:
New deposit accounts in three regions – north, south and east. This contributed 42% to the rise in CRISIL Inclusix Index.
The north, by adding 2.4 million new credit accounts, contributed 11% to the index’s increase.
Almost 30% of the 5125 new branches were added in the south, which contributed 9% to the increase.
Credit penetration in the top 50 districts jumped significantly as small-borrower accounts surged.
Thus, the CRISIL recommended:
To speed up inclusion, financial services need to flow beyond the south and the large cities, and
Policy makers need to incentivise expansion of banking services in the districts that have low CRISIL Inclusix scores through an increase in branch network and partnerships with other players.
About CRISIL Inclusix Index
CRISIL Inclusix index is a comprehensive index to measure the progress of financial inclusion in India across 638 districts.
It is a relative index measured on a scale of 0 to 100.
It combines three critical parameters of basic banking services — branch penetration, deposit penetration, and credit penetration —into one metric.
2. Justice AK Ganguly resigned as honorary professor of National University of Juridical Sciences
3.India and Maldives signed three Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) on 2 January 2014.President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom made his first visit to India after the election in Maldives and appreciated India’s equidistant approach during the Maldives presidential election.
The following MoUs were signed:
• Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the field of Health
• Exchange of Letters on extending the Memorandum of Understanding on Manpower requirements of the Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital
• Memorandum of Agreement for allotment of plot to the High Commission of Maldives
4.India on 2 January 2014 has signed a credit agreement of 160 million dollar with World Bank for Rajasthan Road Sector Modernisation Project (RRSMP). On behalf of the Government of India, the agreement was signed by Nilaya Mitash, the Joint Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs Ministry of Finance and on behalf of World Bank it was signed by Manoj Jain, the action Director, New Delhi.
5.Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded the Order of Prince Henry by the Portugal’s president office on 3 January 2014. It is one of the Portugal’s highest honours.
Ronaldo will receive the medal and ribbon on 7 January 2014, officially making him the Order of Prince Henry.
6. ISRO's GSLV-D5 successfully lifts-off from Srihariokota.The Rs.365 crore launch mission has twin purpose - to flight test the cryogenic engine designed and built by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and to put in orbit communication satellite GSAT-14.The 49.13-metre tall rocket weighing 414.75 tonnes is expected to sling the 1,982 kg GSAT-14 in the intended orbit around 17 minutes into the flight.
Saturday, 4 January 2014
03 JAN,2014 Gk Update
03 Jan GK Update..
1. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on 2 January 2014 approved a proposal for setting-up of CCTVs and GPS devices on public transport vehicles in 32 cities for women safety.
2. Hubble discovered the two new planets, GJ 436b and GJ121 4b, providing the weather forecast for a planet outside our solar system.GJ 121 4b is about 40 light years away from Earth in the constellation Ophiuchus.
GJ436b is similar in mass to Neptune and GJ 121 4b is considered a Super Earth planet because of its mass is intermediate between those of Earth and Neptune.
3. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on 2 January 2014 gave its nod for the implementation of the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project for Low Income States of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. The project will be implemented with the assistance of the World Bank over a period of six years (from 2013-14 to 2019-20).
4. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved on 2 January 2014 the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Jute for 2014-15.
The government announced Jute MSP of TD-5 variety at 2400 rupees per quintal with an increase of 100 rupees from previous year.
5. Pakistan on 2 January 2014 announced its plan to set up seven functional nuclear plants of 1100 MW each by 2030. The government is set to install 325 MW Chashma-4 (C-4) plant.
6. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on 2 January 2014 approved the proposal for establishment of 58 new medical colleges by upgradation of existing district hospitals in deficient states. The CCEA has approved a proposal of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to set up the new medical colleges attached with the districts in existence or referral hospitals.
7.The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the Central Sector Scheme Indian Leather Development Programme (ILDP) on 2 January 2014.
The Indian Leather Development Programme (ILDP) has been approved for the implementation during 12th five year plan period aiming at overall development of the leather sector.
8. Iron lady Margaret Thatcher on 2 January 2014 rose-up as the most successful post-war British Prime Minister by lawmakers in a survey, Winston Churchill was ranked at distant fourth. Margaret Thatcher has been voted as the most successful post war Prime Minister.
9. Researcher from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) designed the software Monitoring Climate Change (Moclic) through which is possible to organise, store and operate geo-referenced data from climate elements.
Moclic can calculate bio and agro climatic indicators such as humidity, aridity, rain erosion and rainfall concentration.
10. The Wimbledon Foundation has teamed up with HSBC and All India Tennis Association (AITA) to launch The Road to Wimbledon event in India. This will be the first ever Wimbledon tennis event to be hosted outside the UK. The first phase of the Road to Wimbledon event will be held in Delhi and Mumbai between 6 - 14 January 2014. The event will focus on boosting the development of junior tennis in the country.
11. Shri S.K. Sharma was appointed as Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on 2 January 2014. BEL is a public sector undertaking under the defence ministry and is a Navratna.
12. World Braille Day is absorbed across the world on 4 December. It is observed every year on 4 January to commemorate the birthday of Louis Braille.
13. Pradhyuman Singh, a senior MLA of Congress party was appointed as the pro-tem speaker of the 14th Rajasthan Assembly on 3 January 2014. The first session of the state’s assembly will begin on 21 January 2014.
1. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on 2 January 2014 approved a proposal for setting-up of CCTVs and GPS devices on public transport vehicles in 32 cities for women safety.
2. Hubble discovered the two new planets, GJ 436b and GJ121 4b, providing the weather forecast for a planet outside our solar system.GJ 121 4b is about 40 light years away from Earth in the constellation Ophiuchus.
GJ436b is similar in mass to Neptune and GJ 121 4b is considered a Super Earth planet because of its mass is intermediate between those of Earth and Neptune.
3. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on 2 January 2014 gave its nod for the implementation of the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project for Low Income States of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. The project will be implemented with the assistance of the World Bank over a period of six years (from 2013-14 to 2019-20).
4. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved on 2 January 2014 the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Jute for 2014-15.
The government announced Jute MSP of TD-5 variety at 2400 rupees per quintal with an increase of 100 rupees from previous year.
5. Pakistan on 2 January 2014 announced its plan to set up seven functional nuclear plants of 1100 MW each by 2030. The government is set to install 325 MW Chashma-4 (C-4) plant.
6. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on 2 January 2014 approved the proposal for establishment of 58 new medical colleges by upgradation of existing district hospitals in deficient states. The CCEA has approved a proposal of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to set up the new medical colleges attached with the districts in existence or referral hospitals.
7.The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the Central Sector Scheme Indian Leather Development Programme (ILDP) on 2 January 2014.
The Indian Leather Development Programme (ILDP) has been approved for the implementation during 12th five year plan period aiming at overall development of the leather sector.
8. Iron lady Margaret Thatcher on 2 January 2014 rose-up as the most successful post-war British Prime Minister by lawmakers in a survey, Winston Churchill was ranked at distant fourth. Margaret Thatcher has been voted as the most successful post war Prime Minister.
9. Researcher from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) designed the software Monitoring Climate Change (Moclic) through which is possible to organise, store and operate geo-referenced data from climate elements.
Moclic can calculate bio and agro climatic indicators such as humidity, aridity, rain erosion and rainfall concentration.
10. The Wimbledon Foundation has teamed up with HSBC and All India Tennis Association (AITA) to launch The Road to Wimbledon event in India. This will be the first ever Wimbledon tennis event to be hosted outside the UK. The first phase of the Road to Wimbledon event will be held in Delhi and Mumbai between 6 - 14 January 2014. The event will focus on boosting the development of junior tennis in the country.
11. Shri S.K. Sharma was appointed as Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on 2 January 2014. BEL is a public sector undertaking under the defence ministry and is a Navratna.
12. World Braille Day is absorbed across the world on 4 December. It is observed every year on 4 January to commemorate the birthday of Louis Braille.
13. Pradhyuman Singh, a senior MLA of Congress party was appointed as the pro-tem speaker of the 14th Rajasthan Assembly on 3 January 2014. The first session of the state’s assembly will begin on 21 January 2014.
01 JAN,02 JAN 2014 Gk Update
1. Ronaldinho has been elected as the South American footballer of the year in the annual poll conducted by the Uruguayan daily El Pais on 30 December 2013.
Ronaldinho is a Brazilian football player. Ronaldinho became a key member of the Brazilian team that won the 2002 World Cup.
He has played for clubs in Brazil, France, Spain and Italy.
2. India scrapped the 3600 crore rupees to supply 12 VVIP helicopter deal with the Anglo-Italian firm AgustaWestland on 1 January 2014. It was scrapped following the alleged payment of kickbacks to the tune of 360 crore rupees paid in the deal. It has been done nearly a year after the scam that surfaced creating a political storm in India.
3. Japan's population dipped to record low in 2013:- The Health Ministry of Japan on 1 January 2014 estimated that a quarter of the population is currently aged over 65 and the figure is expected to reach nearly 40 percent by 2060. It has estimated that the population of the country in 2013 declined by a record 244000 people. It also says that if in case the same trend persists in future, the population of Japan will lose a third of its population in next 50 years.
4. South Sudan conflict: India to send its team to assess political and security situation:- India on 1 January 2014 decided to send a team of senior officials to assess the political and security situation in South Sudan. The country is witnessing an ethnic conflict at present, in which at least 1000 people have died so far, which includes a life of an Indian Soldier, who was working as United Nations peacekeeper.
5.Chief of Army Staff Bikram Singh took Charge as Chiefs of Staff Committee Chairman
6.The Centre has sanctioned 1080 buses to thirteen cities of seven states under its Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) scheme on 1 January 2014.
These states are Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim and Tripura. An official release said that these cities have also been sanctioned projects relating to ancillary infrastructure like depots and workshops for urban transport.
7. New Zealand's Corey Anderson has made world record by his name by blasted the fastest century in One Day International.The left-handed Anderson brought up his hundred off just 36 balls, shattering the previous record held by Pakistan's Shahid Afridi.
8. Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill 2013 got assent of President Pranab Mukherjee
9. Price of the Non-subsidized LPG hiked by 220 rupees per cylinder
10. Losar–a New Year festival of Ladakh is celebrated
11. Latvia became the 18th member of Euro Zone
12. Southern Grid of India has been synchronously connected with the grids of the country. It was done on 31 December 2013 to successfully accomplish the mission of ‘One Nation - One Grid - One Frequency. This connection will boost the power trading business of the country.
13. PARAM Yuva-II India’s supercomputer rated 1st in India, 9th in the Asia Pacific Region and 44th in the world among the most power efficient computer systems as per the Green500 List.
It was announced at the Super computer Conference (SC 2013) in Denver, Colorado, US.
November 2013 GK
INTERNATIONAL
Taiwan and Singapore Signed Free Trade Agreement
Taiwan signed a free trade agreement with Singapore on 7 November in Taipei, the capital of Taiwan.It is first trade agreement Taiwan has signed with a member of the Association of Southeast Nations.Singapore is Taiwan’s fifth-largest trade partner and fourth-largest export market, with bilateral trade totalling US$28.2 billion in 2012.
Taiwan signed a free trade agreement with Singapore on 7 November in Taipei, the capital of Taiwan.It is first trade agreement Taiwan has signed with a member of the Association of Southeast Nations.Singapore is Taiwan’s fifth-largest trade partner and fourth-largest export market, with bilateral trade totalling US$28.2 billion in 2012.
U.S. named Nigeria’s Boko Haram ‘Terrorist’ Group
The US State Department has on 13 November officially designated Boko Haram, the Nigerian Islamist group responsible for the 2011 bombing of the UN headquarters in Abuja, as a “foreign terrorist organisation”. The designation is significant because it directs US law enforcement and regulatory agencies to block business and financial transactions with Boko Haram, which is fighting to impose Islamic law in northern Nigeria and has ties to al Qaeda. Boko Haram means “Western education is sacrilege”.
The US State Department has on 13 November officially designated Boko Haram, the Nigerian Islamist group responsible for the 2011 bombing of the UN headquarters in Abuja, as a “foreign terrorist organisation”. The designation is significant because it directs US law enforcement and regulatory agencies to block business and financial transactions with Boko Haram, which is fighting to impose Islamic law in northern Nigeria and has ties to al Qaeda. Boko Haram means “Western education is sacrilege”.
Abdullah Yameen Elected as President of Maldives
Abdulla Yameen, the candidate of Progressive Party , has been elected as president of the Maldives on 16 November .In the presidential election, Yameen defeated Mohamed Nasheed of Maldivian Democratic Party with a margin of six thousand votes.Yameen secured 51.39 percent (1 lakh 11 thousand) of votes, whereas Mohamed Nasheed received 48.61 (1 lakh 5 thousand votes).Yameen is an economist and the half-brother of Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, the former autocratic ruler, who ruled Maldives for 30 years.
Abdulla Yameen, the candidate of Progressive Party , has been elected as president of the Maldives on 16 November .In the presidential election, Yameen defeated Mohamed Nasheed of Maldivian Democratic Party with a margin of six thousand votes.Yameen secured 51.39 percent (1 lakh 11 thousand) of votes, whereas Mohamed Nasheed received 48.61 (1 lakh 5 thousand votes).Yameen is an economist and the half-brother of Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, the former autocratic ruler, who ruled Maldives for 30 years.
Iran and P5+1 Group of Nations Signed The Historic Nuclear Deal
Iran and P5+1 group of Nations reached a breakthrough deal on 24 November 2013 to curb Iran’s nuclear programme in exchange for limited sanctions relief.An agreement to this effect was signed at UN Headquarters in Geneva on 24 November 2013 between the Chief negotiator for the six nations, Catherine Marie Ashton and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Jawad Zarief. The interim deal for six months is intended to give time and space to the international community to work towards a comprehensive agreement.After four days of negotiations, representatives of P5+1 group of nations – the US, the UK, Russia, China, France and Germany – reached an agreement with Iran.The deal is intended as the first step in a six-month process aimed at a permanent resolution to the decade-old global impasse over Iran’s nuclear programme, and heading off the threat of a new war in West Asia.
Iran and P5+1 group of Nations reached a breakthrough deal on 24 November 2013 to curb Iran’s nuclear programme in exchange for limited sanctions relief.An agreement to this effect was signed at UN Headquarters in Geneva on 24 November 2013 between the Chief negotiator for the six nations, Catherine Marie Ashton and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Jawad Zarief. The interim deal for six months is intended to give time and space to the international community to work towards a comprehensive agreement.After four days of negotiations, representatives of P5+1 group of nations – the US, the UK, Russia, China, France and Germany – reached an agreement with Iran.The deal is intended as the first step in a six-month process aimed at a permanent resolution to the decade-old global impasse over Iran’s nuclear programme, and heading off the threat of a new war in West Asia.
INDIA & WORLD
India Ranked 7th In Expat Quality Life
According to the research survey commissioned by HSBC Expat and conducted by independent research company YouGov , India is placed seventh out of 37 in a list of countries ranked in terms of expat quality of life.Thailand tops the list which is dominated by Asian countries with mainland China, Singapore and Taiwan are ranked 3rd, 6th, and 8th places respectively.Others in the top 10 include Bahrain (2nd), Cayman Islands (4th), Australia (5th), Spain (9th) and Brazil (10th).The results show Asia to be the leading destination for expat quality of life, with the region also emerging as an expat social hotspot.The survey report was released on 4 November.
According to the research survey commissioned by HSBC Expat and conducted by independent research company YouGov , India is placed seventh out of 37 in a list of countries ranked in terms of expat quality of life.Thailand tops the list which is dominated by Asian countries with mainland China, Singapore and Taiwan are ranked 3rd, 6th, and 8th places respectively.Others in the top 10 include Bahrain (2nd), Cayman Islands (4th), Australia (5th), Spain (9th) and Brazil (10th).The results show Asia to be the leading destination for expat quality of life, with the region also emerging as an expat social hotspot.The survey report was released on 4 November.
India and Kuwait Signed Five Agreements
India and Kuwait on 8 November discussed collaboration in petrochemicals, and Kuwaiti investments in infrastructure in India as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh held bilateral talks with Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber al-Mubarak al-Hamad al-Sabah in New Delhi.After the bilateral talks , five agreements were signed including an agreement on the transfer of sentenced persons, cooperation in the field of sports and youth affairs and exchange of cultural and information programmes, besides cooperation in the field of education.
India and Kuwait on 8 November discussed collaboration in petrochemicals, and Kuwaiti investments in infrastructure in India as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh held bilateral talks with Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber al-Mubarak al-Hamad al-Sabah in New Delhi.After the bilateral talks , five agreements were signed including an agreement on the transfer of sentenced persons, cooperation in the field of sports and youth affairs and exchange of cultural and information programmes, besides cooperation in the field of education.
India and Japan Decided To Strengthen their Cooperation in the Maritime Sector
India and Japan have decided to further strengthen their cooperation in the maritime sector as a part of the overall robust bilateral relations.The two countries on 9 November agreed to enhance their interaction through the existing forums and through port-to-port exchanges.These issues came up for a discussion between the Union Minister of Shipping Shri G.K. Vasan, and Akihiro Ohta , Minister of land, Industries and Transport & Tourism, Government of Japan.
India and Japan have decided to further strengthen their cooperation in the maritime sector as a part of the overall robust bilateral relations.The two countries on 9 November agreed to enhance their interaction through the existing forums and through port-to-port exchanges.These issues came up for a discussion between the Union Minister of Shipping Shri G.K. Vasan, and Akihiro Ohta , Minister of land, Industries and Transport & Tourism, Government of Japan.
India-Ukraine Inter-Governmental Commission Held In New Delhi
The fifth session of India-Ukraine Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological, Industrial and Cultural Cooperation held in New Delhi on 13 November.The Commission was chaired by E. Ahamed, the Minister of State for External Affairs.The Ukrainian delegation was led by Mr. Ihor Mykolayovych Prasolov, Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine.During the session current status and future prospects of cooperation in trade and investment, heavy/light industry, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, mining and metallurgy, science and technology, energy (coal, nuclear), transportation, agriculture and food processing, education, culture and tourism were reviewed.The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, and the State Administration of Ukraine on Medicinal Products signed the Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation in Joint Ventures and Research and Development in Pharmaceuticals and Bio-pharmaceuticals.
The fifth session of India-Ukraine Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological, Industrial and Cultural Cooperation held in New Delhi on 13 November.The Commission was chaired by E. Ahamed, the Minister of State for External Affairs.The Ukrainian delegation was led by Mr. Ihor Mykolayovych Prasolov, Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine.During the session current status and future prospects of cooperation in trade and investment, heavy/light industry, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, mining and metallurgy, science and technology, energy (coal, nuclear), transportation, agriculture and food processing, education, culture and tourism were reviewed.The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, and the State Administration of Ukraine on Medicinal Products signed the Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation in Joint Ventures and Research and Development in Pharmaceuticals and Bio-pharmaceuticals.
US exempts India, China From Iran Oil Sanctions
The US has on 29 November exempted some countries, including India and China, from the tough Iranian sanctions for reducing their dependence on Iranian oil. Secretary of State, John Kerry announced in a statement in Washington that other countries which have significantly reduced the purchases of Iranian crude oil are the Republic of Korea, Turkey, and Taiwan and these have qualified for an exception to sanctions under the National Defence Authorisation Act.This move came after the decision made by US President Barack Obama that there is sufficient supply of non-Iranian oil for countries to continue to reduce import of oil from Iran.This is the fourth time that these countries have qualified for an NDAA exception as a result of their continued significant reductions in the volume of crude oil purchases from Iran or their end to such purchases.
The US has on 29 November exempted some countries, including India and China, from the tough Iranian sanctions for reducing their dependence on Iranian oil. Secretary of State, John Kerry announced in a statement in Washington that other countries which have significantly reduced the purchases of Iranian crude oil are the Republic of Korea, Turkey, and Taiwan and these have qualified for an exception to sanctions under the National Defence Authorisation Act.This move came after the decision made by US President Barack Obama that there is sufficient supply of non-Iranian oil for countries to continue to reduce import of oil from Iran.This is the fourth time that these countries have qualified for an NDAA exception as a result of their continued significant reductions in the volume of crude oil purchases from Iran or their end to such purchases.
NATIONAL
Medical Council of India Reconstituted
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of India on 6 November reconstituted the Medical Council of India (MCI) with 68 members as per provisions contained in the Indian Medical Council(Amendment) Second Ordinance, 2013.Among the 68 members of the Council, 29 members will represent the Universities/ Health Sciences Universities, 23 members will be nominated by the Central Government in consultation with the States, eight members will be nominated by the Centre, seven members will representing the Registered Medical Graduates of the states, and one member will be nominated by the Central Government representing the UT Administration of Daman and Diu. All the members would hold office for four years.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of India on 6 November reconstituted the Medical Council of India (MCI) with 68 members as per provisions contained in the Indian Medical Council(Amendment) Second Ordinance, 2013.Among the 68 members of the Council, 29 members will represent the Universities/ Health Sciences Universities, 23 members will be nominated by the Central Government in consultation with the States, eight members will be nominated by the Centre, seven members will representing the Registered Medical Graduates of the states, and one member will be nominated by the Central Government representing the UT Administration of Daman and Diu. All the members would hold office for four years.
National Portal On Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Launched
Union Minister of Minority Affairs K Rahman Khan on 11 November launched a National Portal on Maulana Abul Kalam Azad .The portal was inaugurated to mark 125th birth anniversary of the great national leader- Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.This portal is an initiative to digitise the heritage of the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, and make his life and legacy available online. Along with a biographical account on Maulana Azad, the portal contains titles and information on over 20 books written by Maulana Azad, in Urdu and English, as well as information on over 45 books written on Maulana Azad in Urdu, Hindi and English.
Union Minister of Minority Affairs K Rahman Khan on 11 November launched a National Portal on Maulana Abul Kalam Azad .The portal was inaugurated to mark 125th birth anniversary of the great national leader- Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.This portal is an initiative to digitise the heritage of the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, and make his life and legacy available online. Along with a biographical account on Maulana Azad, the portal contains titles and information on over 20 books written by Maulana Azad, in Urdu and English, as well as information on over 45 books written on Maulana Azad in Urdu, Hindi and English.
India Poised To Become The Largest Provider Of Global Talent
According to the Ficci-EY Report on ‘ Higher Education in India: Vision 2030 ‘ released on 13 November , India is poised to become the largest provider of global talent with one in four graduates in the world a product of the Indian system.The report further outlines that by 2030, the emergence of a robust higher education system would enable India to augment its gross enrollment ratio (GER) to 50%, with a student enrollment of more than 70 million across the higher education system; reduce disparity in GER to 5 percentage points across states, gender and various social groups and emerge as a better informed and evolved society, leading to improved social indicators including better health and sanitation, life expectancy, and law and order.India would also emerge among the top 5 countries in the world in terms of research output, with an annual R&D spend of US$140 billion; have more than 20 universities among the global top 200 and become a global destination for higher education.
According to the Ficci-EY Report on ‘ Higher Education in India: Vision 2030 ‘ released on 13 November , India is poised to become the largest provider of global talent with one in four graduates in the world a product of the Indian system.The report further outlines that by 2030, the emergence of a robust higher education system would enable India to augment its gross enrollment ratio (GER) to 50%, with a student enrollment of more than 70 million across the higher education system; reduce disparity in GER to 5 percentage points across states, gender and various social groups and emerge as a better informed and evolved society, leading to improved social indicators including better health and sanitation, life expectancy, and law and order.India would also emerge among the top 5 countries in the world in terms of research output, with an annual R&D spend of US$140 billion; have more than 20 universities among the global top 200 and become a global destination for higher education.
Government Released Postage Stamps On Sachin Tendulkar
Union Law Minister Kapil Sibal on 14 November released specail edition postage stamps on cricketer Sachin Tendulkar at a felicitation ceremony to mark his 200th and final cricket test match at the wankhede stadium in Mumbai.Tendulkar is the second living person after Mother Teressa to get a postage stamp in his honour.
Union Law Minister Kapil Sibal on 14 November released specail edition postage stamps on cricketer Sachin Tendulkar at a felicitation ceremony to mark his 200th and final cricket test match at the wankhede stadium in Mumbai.Tendulkar is the second living person after Mother Teressa to get a postage stamp in his honour.
STATES
Kannur Declared First Zero Landless District in the Country
Union Minister for Rural Development Jairam Ramesh on 1 November declared Kannur in Kerala as the first zero-landless district in the country.Kannur District Authorities provided land to as many as 11118 beneficiaries, including 85 families belonging to the Scheduled Tribes category.The prestigious Zero Landless programme of the United Democratic Front was flagged off by Congress president Sonia Gandhi in October 2013.
Union Minister for Rural Development Jairam Ramesh on 1 November declared Kannur in Kerala as the first zero-landless district in the country.Kannur District Authorities provided land to as many as 11118 beneficiaries, including 85 families belonging to the Scheduled Tribes category.The prestigious Zero Landless programme of the United Democratic Front was flagged off by Congress president Sonia Gandhi in October 2013.
RAF Academy of Public Order inaugurated in Meerut
Ministry of Home Affairs on 9 November inaugurated RAF Academy of Public Order in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. This academy will train personnel of Rapid Action Force along with selected members of other paramilitary forces and civil police. Public administration, riot control, crowd management, disaster management, human rights, media management and first aid to the victims are some of the core issues on which focussed training will be provided to troupes. Besides, security persons moving on to peace missions under the United Nations, will also be provided necessary training in the Academy.
Ministry of Home Affairs on 9 November inaugurated RAF Academy of Public Order in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. This academy will train personnel of Rapid Action Force along with selected members of other paramilitary forces and civil police. Public administration, riot control, crowd management, disaster management, human rights, media management and first aid to the victims are some of the core issues on which focussed training will be provided to troupes. Besides, security persons moving on to peace missions under the United Nations, will also be provided necessary training in the Academy.
India’s First Private Rapid Metro Service Started Operation From Gurgaon
Rapid MetroRapid Metro-India’s First Private Metro service started operation from Gurgaon, Haryana on 14 November.Rapid Metro is India’s first fully privately financed Metro system connecting NH-8 to Delhi Metro via Cyber City, Gurgaon.Rapid Metro, with an elevated route and six stations with a frequency of every four minutes, can carry 800 passengers in each trip. The 5.1 km long route covers six stations-Sikanderpur, Phase-2, Belvedere Towers, Cyber City, Moulsari Avenue and Phase 3. The Rapid Metro is using a common ticketing system with Delhi Metro.Rapid Metro is a metro rail system in the Indian city of Gurgaon, Haryana, linked with the Delhi Metro system’s Yellow Line. Built and operated by Rapid MetroRail Gurgaon Limited (RMGL), the system is India’s first fully privately financed metro.
Rapid MetroRapid Metro-India’s First Private Metro service started operation from Gurgaon, Haryana on 14 November.Rapid Metro is India’s first fully privately financed Metro system connecting NH-8 to Delhi Metro via Cyber City, Gurgaon.Rapid Metro, with an elevated route and six stations with a frequency of every four minutes, can carry 800 passengers in each trip. The 5.1 km long route covers six stations-Sikanderpur, Phase-2, Belvedere Towers, Cyber City, Moulsari Avenue and Phase 3. The Rapid Metro is using a common ticketing system with Delhi Metro.Rapid Metro is a metro rail system in the Indian city of Gurgaon, Haryana, linked with the Delhi Metro system’s Yellow Line. Built and operated by Rapid MetroRail Gurgaon Limited (RMGL), the system is India’s first fully privately financed metro.
Union Cabinet Approved For Legislative Council In Assam
Union Cabinet on 28 November 2013 approved a proposal to create a Legislative Council in Assam.According to the Article 169 of Constitution of India, Parliament can create or abolish the Legislative councils in States.According to the proposal, the Legislative Council will have 42 members. As per Article 171 of the Constitution, the total number of members in the Council of a state having such a House shall not exceed one third of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly of that state.
Union Cabinet on 28 November 2013 approved a proposal to create a Legislative Council in Assam.According to the Article 169 of Constitution of India, Parliament can create or abolish the Legislative councils in States.According to the proposal, the Legislative Council will have 42 members. As per Article 171 of the Constitution, the total number of members in the Council of a state having such a House shall not exceed one third of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly of that state.
CONFERENCES
Delhi To Host 12th Edition Of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2014
The 12th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention to be held in Delhi from 7th to 9th January 2014 .The theme of the convention is -Engaging Diaspora – Connecting across Generations- with a special focus on the younger generation.One of the focus areas of the PBD this year is a Youth PBD on 7th January 2014 to open new horizons of a strong network of young overseas Indian.This was announced by Shri Vayalar Ravi, Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs on 5 Novemeber 2013 in New Delhi.
The 12th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention to be held in Delhi from 7th to 9th January 2014 .The theme of the convention is -Engaging Diaspora – Connecting across Generations- with a special focus on the younger generation.One of the focus areas of the PBD this year is a Youth PBD on 7th January 2014 to open new horizons of a strong network of young overseas Indian.This was announced by Shri Vayalar Ravi, Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs on 5 Novemeber 2013 in New Delhi.
AWARDS & HONOURS
Bihar Health Worker Martha Dodray Gets ‘ UN ‘ Award For Polio Work
Martha Dodray, a health worker from Bihar on 6 November won the global UN Award for her commitment and dedication to eradicate Polio in India.United Nation has conferred the UN Frontline Workers Global Leadership Award to Martha Dodray.The award was given in recognition of the roles to individuals, organizations, and corporations played in supporting the work of the United Nations’ to advance global peace, justice, and prosperity. The United Nations Foundation and the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) honored recipients of the 2013 Global Leadership Awards at the annual Global Leadership Dinner in New York City.
Martha Dodray, a health worker from Bihar on 6 November won the global UN Award for her commitment and dedication to eradicate Polio in India.United Nation has conferred the UN Frontline Workers Global Leadership Award to Martha Dodray.The award was given in recognition of the roles to individuals, organizations, and corporations played in supporting the work of the United Nations’ to advance global peace, justice, and prosperity. The United Nations Foundation and the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) honored recipients of the 2013 Global Leadership Awards at the annual Global Leadership Dinner in New York City.
Indian-American Doctor Rahul Jindal Gets Prestigious US Award
An Indian-origin doctor ,Eminent transplant surgeon and philanthropist , Rahul Jinda has been selected for prestigious “Outstanding American by Choice” award for his valuable contribution to US health sector.He was honoured by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on 13 November .The initiative recognises naturalised citizens who have made significant contributions to both their community and their adopted country.Jindal, who recently received the Leadership Award from the International Leadership Foundation, has been appointed the Commissioner on Service and Volunteerism.
An Indian-origin doctor ,Eminent transplant surgeon and philanthropist , Rahul Jinda has been selected for prestigious “Outstanding American by Choice” award for his valuable contribution to US health sector.He was honoured by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on 13 November .The initiative recognises naturalised citizens who have made significant contributions to both their community and their adopted country.Jindal, who recently received the Leadership Award from the International Leadership Foundation, has been appointed the Commissioner on Service and Volunteerism.
‘ RGIA ‘ wins ‘ Best Cargo Airport Award
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad being managed by GMR Group has been adjudged the ‘Best Cargo Airport of The Year’ at the recently concluded 40th Annual Convention of Air Cargo Agents Association of India (ACAAI) held at Jaipur.This is the second year in a row that RGIA has won the accolade for its cargo operations.
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad being managed by GMR Group has been adjudged the ‘Best Cargo Airport of The Year’ at the recently concluded 40th Annual Convention of Air Cargo Agents Association of India (ACAAI) held at Jaipur.This is the second year in a row that RGIA has won the accolade for its cargo operations.
CSIR Scientist Rajesh S. Gokhale Gets ‘ Infosys Prize 2013 ‘
The Infosys Prize 2013 in Life Sciences is awarded to Dr. Rajesh S. Gokhale, Director, CSIR-Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology,on 13 November for his work in the field of lipid metabolism in tubercle bacilli.Each year two million people are infected and die of tuberculosis (TB) and there will be 10 million new patients every year. Dr. Gokhale discovered biochemical networks and new paradigms necessary for the synthesis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) cell envelope coat that makes these bacteria escape host immune systems.
The Infosys Prize 2013 in Life Sciences is awarded to Dr. Rajesh S. Gokhale, Director, CSIR-Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology,on 13 November for his work in the field of lipid metabolism in tubercle bacilli.Each year two million people are infected and die of tuberculosis (TB) and there will be 10 million new patients every year. Dr. Gokhale discovered biochemical networks and new paradigms necessary for the synthesis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) cell envelope coat that makes these bacteria escape host immune systems.
Prof. CNR Rao and Sachin Tendulkar Selected for ‘ Bharat Ratna ‘ Award
The Government of India on 16 November decided to confer, the ‘ Bharat Ratna ‘, the highest civilian award on eminent scientist Prof CNR Rao (Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao) and cricket player Sachin Tendulkar.
Sachin Tendulkar :- Sachin will the youngest recipient of the award.He is also the first sportsperson to be chosen for the honour.He will also become the ninth person from Maharashtra to join the exclusive club of 43 Bharat Ratna awardees till date, which includes a galaxy of presidents, prime ministers, Nobel laureates, scientists and artistes.The award was announced hours after Tendulkar retired from international cricket following India’s victory over the West Indies in a Test in Mumbai on 16 November.Tendulkar received the Arjuna Award in 1994 for outstanding sporting achievement, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in 1997, India’s highest sporting honour, and the Padma Shri and Padma Vibhushan awards in 1999 and 2008, respectively, India’s fourth and second highest civilian awards.
Prof CNR Rao :- He is the third scientist to be awarded the highest civilian award– Bharat Ratna, a crowning glory of his inexorable list of outstanding achievements.Before Rao, C V Raman and former President A P J Abdul Kalam were bestowed with the award.Rao, founder of the Bangalore-based Jawharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, has served as Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Council to Prime Minister under different regimes, a manifestation of immense faith different governments have placed in him.A renowned scientist and an institution builder, Rao has worked mainly in solid-state and structural chemistry.He was also conferred with Padma Shri and Padma Vibhushan by Government of India and Karnataka Ratna by the Karnataka State Government.He was awarded the Hughes Medal by the Royal Society in 2000, and he became the first recipient of the India Science Award, instituted by the Government of India, for his contributions to solid state chemistry and materials science, awarded in 2004.He has become the first Indian to reach the h-index of 100, reflecting the enormity of the body of his published research work.
* Rao, a Kannadiga and Sachin, a Maharashtrian have got India’s highest civilian award together.After engineering genius Sir M Vishweshwaraiah and the Hindustani music great Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, CNR Rao is the third Kannadiga to get Bharat Ratna. Sachin is the 6th Maharashtrian to get the same honour.
The Government of India on 16 November decided to confer, the ‘ Bharat Ratna ‘, the highest civilian award on eminent scientist Prof CNR Rao (Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao) and cricket player Sachin Tendulkar.
Sachin Tendulkar :- Sachin will the youngest recipient of the award.He is also the first sportsperson to be chosen for the honour.He will also become the ninth person from Maharashtra to join the exclusive club of 43 Bharat Ratna awardees till date, which includes a galaxy of presidents, prime ministers, Nobel laureates, scientists and artistes.The award was announced hours after Tendulkar retired from international cricket following India’s victory over the West Indies in a Test in Mumbai on 16 November.Tendulkar received the Arjuna Award in 1994 for outstanding sporting achievement, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in 1997, India’s highest sporting honour, and the Padma Shri and Padma Vibhushan awards in 1999 and 2008, respectively, India’s fourth and second highest civilian awards.
Prof CNR Rao :- He is the third scientist to be awarded the highest civilian award– Bharat Ratna, a crowning glory of his inexorable list of outstanding achievements.Before Rao, C V Raman and former President A P J Abdul Kalam were bestowed with the award.Rao, founder of the Bangalore-based Jawharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, has served as Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Council to Prime Minister under different regimes, a manifestation of immense faith different governments have placed in him.A renowned scientist and an institution builder, Rao has worked mainly in solid-state and structural chemistry.He was also conferred with Padma Shri and Padma Vibhushan by Government of India and Karnataka Ratna by the Karnataka State Government.He was awarded the Hughes Medal by the Royal Society in 2000, and he became the first recipient of the India Science Award, instituted by the Government of India, for his contributions to solid state chemistry and materials science, awarded in 2004.He has become the first Indian to reach the h-index of 100, reflecting the enormity of the body of his published research work.
* Rao, a Kannadiga and Sachin, a Maharashtrian have got India’s highest civilian award together.After engineering genius Sir M Vishweshwaraiah and the Hindustani music great Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, CNR Rao is the third Kannadiga to get Bharat Ratna. Sachin is the 6th Maharashtrian to get the same honour.
SPORTS & GAMES
Sebastian Vettel Won Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix 2013
Red Bull Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany won the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix on 3 November at the Yas Marina circuit, Abu Dhabi.Vettel’s team-mate Aussie Mark Webber finished with second position, with Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg of Germany finishing third.Sebastian Vettel won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for the second time in his career. (First time is in 2009). This victory has drawn Vettel level with compatriot Michael Schumacher’s mark of seven successive wins.
Red Bull Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany won the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix on 3 November at the Yas Marina circuit, Abu Dhabi.Vettel’s team-mate Aussie Mark Webber finished with second position, with Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg of Germany finishing third.Sebastian Vettel won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for the second time in his career. (First time is in 2009). This victory has drawn Vettel level with compatriot Michael Schumacher’s mark of seven successive wins.
Indian Men’s Hockey Team Qualified For Hockey World Cup 2014
Indian men’s team has qualified for the Rabobank Hockey World cup 2014 to be held at The Hague, Netherlands. International Hockey Federation (FIH) confirmed the India’s berth in a official press release at Switzerland. Australia success at Oceania Cup on 3 November confirmed latest teams for world cup 2014.The Rabobank Hockey World Cup will be held from 31 May to 15 June 2014.
Indian men’s team has qualified for the Rabobank Hockey World cup 2014 to be held at The Hague, Netherlands. International Hockey Federation (FIH) confirmed the India’s berth in a official press release at Switzerland. Australia success at Oceania Cup on 3 November confirmed latest teams for world cup 2014.The Rabobank Hockey World Cup will be held from 31 May to 15 June 2014.
Novak Djokovic Won Paris Masters Title
Novak Djokovic of Serbia won the Paris Masters Tennis Title on 3 November at Paris, France.He defeated David Ferrer of Spain in the final.It is the first time Djokovic, the 2009 Paris Masters champion, has won back-to-back Masters Series events since his successive triumphs in Rome, Madrid and Montreal in 2011.This Paris Master title was Novak Djokovic’s 40th career title and sixth title in 2013.
Novak Djokovic of Serbia won the Paris Masters Tennis Title on 3 November at Paris, France.He defeated David Ferrer of Spain in the final.It is the first time Djokovic, the 2009 Paris Masters champion, has won back-to-back Masters Series events since his successive triumphs in Rome, Madrid and Montreal in 2011.This Paris Master title was Novak Djokovic’s 40th career title and sixth title in 2013.
Yuki Bhambri Won Traralgon Challenger Title
Indian Yuki Bhambri won the ATP men’s singles title of Traralgon event in Australia on 4 November .He defeated Bradely Klahn of America in the final.It was his first ATP Challenger level singles title of the season and second of his career .
Indian Yuki Bhambri won the ATP men’s singles title of Traralgon event in Australia on 4 November .He defeated Bradely Klahn of America in the final.It was his first ATP Challenger level singles title of the season and second of his career .
India To Host Men’s Hockey World Cup In 2018
India will host the men’s section of the hockey World Cup in 2018, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced on 7 November .The finals will be played from 1 to 16 December 2018.Also, England will host the Women’s World Cup of hockey from 7-21 July, 2018. India last hosted the World Cup in New Delhi in 2010 , while the 2014 edition of Hockey World Cup would be played in The Hague, Netherlands.Hockey’s World Cup is held every four years and is second only to the Olympics in significance.
India will host the men’s section of the hockey World Cup in 2018, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced on 7 November .The finals will be played from 1 to 16 December 2018.Also, England will host the Women’s World Cup of hockey from 7-21 July, 2018. India last hosted the World Cup in New Delhi in 2010 , while the 2014 edition of Hockey World Cup would be played in The Hague, Netherlands.Hockey’s World Cup is held every four years and is second only to the Olympics in significance.
Heena Sidhu Won Pistol Gold In World Cup Shooting
Shooter Heena Sidhu created history by becoming the first pistol exponent from India to win a gold medal at the ISSF World Cup finals on 10 November in Munich, Germany .In the Women’s 10-metre Air Pistol event final, She defeated World Champion Zorana Arunovic of Serbia to bag her first Gold.The earlier gold medallists in this competition were Anjali Bhagwat (2002) and Gagan Narang (2008) in small bore rifle shooting.
Shooter Heena Sidhu created history by becoming the first pistol exponent from India to win a gold medal at the ISSF World Cup finals on 10 November in Munich, Germany .In the Women’s 10-metre Air Pistol event final, She defeated World Champion Zorana Arunovic of Serbia to bag her first Gold.The earlier gold medallists in this competition were Anjali Bhagwat (2002) and Gagan Narang (2008) in small bore rifle shooting.
Sebastian Vettel Won United States Grand Prix 2013
Red Bull Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany on 17 November won United States Grand Prix.France’s Romain Grosjean in Lotus was second with Red Bull’s Mark Webber took the third place.This was his eighth successive race of Vettel in a season. With this win he succeeded ahead of Michael Schumacher’s previous record of winning seven races in a row in the same season, which was set in 2004.This was also vettel’s 12th win of the season.
Red Bull Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany on 17 November won United States Grand Prix.France’s Romain Grosjean in Lotus was second with Red Bull’s Mark Webber took the third place.This was his eighth successive race of Vettel in a season. With this win he succeeded ahead of Michael Schumacher’s previous record of winning seven races in a row in the same season, which was set in 2004.This was also vettel’s 12th win of the season.
ECONOMY
India Will Be World’s 3rd Largest Economy By 2030
According to the Standard Chartered’s Super-Cycle Report released on 6 November , India will world’s third largest economy by 2030 , behind China and the USA, adding that the world is in the midst of an economic super-cycle.A super-cycle is a period of historically high global growth, lasting a generation or more, driven by opening up of new markets, increasing trade, high rates of investment, urbanisation and technological innovation.India is likely to be the third largest economy with a GDP size of $15 trillion by 2030.China with a GDP of $53.8 trillion is projected as the biggest economy, followed by the US at $38.5 trillion.
According to the Standard Chartered’s Super-Cycle Report released on 6 November , India will world’s third largest economy by 2030 , behind China and the USA, adding that the world is in the midst of an economic super-cycle.A super-cycle is a period of historically high global growth, lasting a generation or more, driven by opening up of new markets, increasing trade, high rates of investment, urbanisation and technological innovation.India is likely to be the third largest economy with a GDP size of $15 trillion by 2030.China with a GDP of $53.8 trillion is projected as the biggest economy, followed by the US at $38.5 trillion.
World’s 6th Largest Number Of Billionaires In India
According to the ‘ World Billionaire Census 2013 ‘ released on 6 November , India has more number of billionaires than France, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland and Hong Kong and is home to the sixth largest group of super rich population in the world.Moreover, the country’s financial capital Mumbai with 30 billionaire, is among the top 5 ‘billionaire cities’ globally, which was topped by New York that is home to 96 billionaires.Hong Kong, Moscow and London make the top five with 75, 74 and 67 billionaires respectively.Notwithstanding the number of billionaires in India having decreased between July, 2012 and June, 2013, India still enjoys a decent 6th position in the top 10 league with 103 billionaires.This list was topped by United States with 515 ultra-rich people, three times more than in China, which ranks second with 157 billionaires.Germany, United Kingdom and Russia make the top five countries with a billionaire population of 148, 135 and 108 respectively.
According to the ‘ World Billionaire Census 2013 ‘ released on 6 November , India has more number of billionaires than France, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland and Hong Kong and is home to the sixth largest group of super rich population in the world.Moreover, the country’s financial capital Mumbai with 30 billionaire, is among the top 5 ‘billionaire cities’ globally, which was topped by New York that is home to 96 billionaires.Hong Kong, Moscow and London make the top five with 75, 74 and 67 billionaires respectively.Notwithstanding the number of billionaires in India having decreased between July, 2012 and June, 2013, India still enjoys a decent 6th position in the top 10 league with 103 billionaires.This list was topped by United States with 515 ultra-rich people, three times more than in China, which ranks second with 157 billionaires.Germany, United Kingdom and Russia make the top five countries with a billionaire population of 148, 135 and 108 respectively.
Azim Premji Tops India Philanthropist List
According to the China-based Hurun Report Inc ‘ HurunIndia Philanthropy List – 2013 ‘ released on 13 November , Wipro chief and IT tycoon Azim Premji tops the list of Indian philanthropists with donations amounting to Rs8,000 crore in the past year.Shiv Nadar , chairman of HCL group, is the second highest contributor in the list with a donation of Rs.3,000 crore.Hurun India Philanthropy List is a ranking of 31 Indians who donated more than Rs.10 crore cash or cash equivalent during Apr 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013.
According to the China-based Hurun Report Inc ‘ HurunIndia Philanthropy List – 2013 ‘ released on 13 November , Wipro chief and IT tycoon Azim Premji tops the list of Indian philanthropists with donations amounting to Rs8,000 crore in the past year.Shiv Nadar , chairman of HCL group, is the second highest contributor in the list with a donation of Rs.3,000 crore.Hurun India Philanthropy List is a ranking of 31 Indians who donated more than Rs.10 crore cash or cash equivalent during Apr 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013.
Three of Indian Origin Among Africa’s 50 Richest
Three persons of Indian-origin are among the 50 richest people in Africa, according to a list released by Forbes magazine on 14 November.Vimal Shah , Sudhir Ruparelia and Naushad Merali figure in the list which has been topped by Aliko Dangote who has a networth of USD 20.8 billion and is the largest cement manufacturer in sub-Saharan Africa.Vimal Shah is a newcomer on the list and ranks 18 with a networth of USD 1.6 billion .Ruparelia ranks 24 on the list and has a networth of USD 1.1 billion.On the 48th spot is Merali with a networth of USD 430 million.
Three persons of Indian-origin are among the 50 richest people in Africa, according to a list released by Forbes magazine on 14 November.Vimal Shah , Sudhir Ruparelia and Naushad Merali figure in the list which has been topped by Aliko Dangote who has a networth of USD 20.8 billion and is the largest cement manufacturer in sub-Saharan Africa.Vimal Shah is a newcomer on the list and ranks 18 with a networth of USD 1.6 billion .Ruparelia ranks 24 on the list and has a networth of USD 1.1 billion.On the 48th spot is Merali with a networth of USD 430 million.
Prime Minister Inaugurates India’s First ‘ Bharatiya Mahila Bank ‘
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson, Sonia Gandhi Jointly inaugurated India’s first all-women bank, Bharatiya Mahila Bank (BMB) in Mumbai on 19 November , marking the 96th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.This first branch of BMB was inaugurated at Air India building at Nariman Point in Mumbai.The main objectives of the bank will be to focus on the banking needs of women and to promote their economic empowerment. The bank will commence operations with an initial capital of one thousand crore rupees.The new Bharatiya Mahila Bank, with the tagline ” Empowering Women, Empowering India ,” is due to have 25 branches by next March and 771 total branches over a seven-year period.The Union Cabinet cleared the proposal for setting up of all-women bank on August 2013.The Reserve Bank of India gave its in-principal approval for the Bharatiya Mahila Bank in June 2013 and the banking company was set up.The Union government approved 1000 crore Rupees seed capital for the women-focused public sector bank, announced by Union finance minister P. Chidambaram in his 2013-14 budget speech.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson, Sonia Gandhi Jointly inaugurated India’s first all-women bank, Bharatiya Mahila Bank (BMB) in Mumbai on 19 November , marking the 96th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.This first branch of BMB was inaugurated at Air India building at Nariman Point in Mumbai.The main objectives of the bank will be to focus on the banking needs of women and to promote their economic empowerment. The bank will commence operations with an initial capital of one thousand crore rupees.The new Bharatiya Mahila Bank, with the tagline ” Empowering Women, Empowering India ,” is due to have 25 branches by next March and 771 total branches over a seven-year period.The Union Cabinet cleared the proposal for setting up of all-women bank on August 2013.The Reserve Bank of India gave its in-principal approval for the Bharatiya Mahila Bank in June 2013 and the banking company was set up.The Union government approved 1000 crore Rupees seed capital for the women-focused public sector bank, announced by Union finance minister P. Chidambaram in his 2013-14 budget speech.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Pakistan Successfully Test-Fires Short Range ‘ Hatf IX ‘ Missile
Pakistan on 5 November successfully test fired Hatf IX (Nasr) missile, a short range surface to surface missile that has a range of 60-kilometres.The test fire was conducted with successive launches of 4 x missiles (Salvo) from a state of the art multi tube launcher.Nasr, with a range of 60 Kilometer and in-flight maneuver capability is a quick response system, with shoot and scoot attributes.The missile has the capability to carry nuclear weapons.
Pakistan on 5 November successfully test fired Hatf IX (Nasr) missile, a short range surface to surface missile that has a range of 60-kilometres.The test fire was conducted with successive launches of 4 x missiles (Salvo) from a state of the art multi tube launcher.Nasr, with a range of 60 Kilometer and in-flight maneuver capability is a quick response system, with shoot and scoot attributes.The missile has the capability to carry nuclear weapons.
Indian Navy Inducts Advanced Jet Trainer ‘Hawk 132′
Indian Navy on 6 November inducted the fourth generation advanced jet trainer aircraft ‘Hawk 132′, which has led to a jump in the operational versatility.”‘Hawk 132′ was inducted into the Navy at a ceremony held at the Naval Air Station INS Dega at Visakhapatnam,Andhra Pradesh.The aircraft was built by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) with Transfer of Technology from M/s British Aerospace, UK.’Hawk 132′ is equipped with advanced and reliable navigation systems and has the capability to deploy an impressive array of weaponry including air-to-air missiles, air-to-ground rockets, bombs and guns.It can also carry two extra fuel tanks under the wing, which extends its considerable strike range.”‘Hawk 132′ is a proven aircraft operating with over 24 nations around the world.The induction of this highly capable aircraft will provide the much needed fillip to the training of combat pilots in the Navy by bridging the gap between basic flying training and advanced fighter flying.
Indian Navy on 6 November inducted the fourth generation advanced jet trainer aircraft ‘Hawk 132′, which has led to a jump in the operational versatility.”‘Hawk 132′ was inducted into the Navy at a ceremony held at the Naval Air Station INS Dega at Visakhapatnam,Andhra Pradesh.The aircraft was built by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) with Transfer of Technology from M/s British Aerospace, UK.’Hawk 132′ is equipped with advanced and reliable navigation systems and has the capability to deploy an impressive array of weaponry including air-to-air missiles, air-to-ground rockets, bombs and guns.It can also carry two extra fuel tanks under the wing, which extends its considerable strike range.”‘Hawk 132′ is a proven aircraft operating with over 24 nations around the world.The induction of this highly capable aircraft will provide the much needed fillip to the training of combat pilots in the Navy by bridging the gap between basic flying training and advanced fighter flying.
Carbon Dioxide Levels Pollution Levels Hit Record High In 2012
According to the United Nations (UN) weather agency World Meteorological Organization (WMO) latest report released on 6 November , the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere reached a record-breaking high in 2012.The report found the greenhouse gas measure at 393.1 parts per million in 2012, exceeding the 350 parts per million that some scientists and environmental advocates have pegged as the maximum safe limit. The 2012 levels were an increase of 2.2 parts parts per million from the previous year.The U.N. weather agency predicts worldwide pollution levels will surpass 400 parts per million by 2016.
According to the United Nations (UN) weather agency World Meteorological Organization (WMO) latest report released on 6 November , the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere reached a record-breaking high in 2012.The report found the greenhouse gas measure at 393.1 parts per million in 2012, exceeding the 350 parts per million that some scientists and environmental advocates have pegged as the maximum safe limit. The 2012 levels were an increase of 2.2 parts parts per million from the previous year.The U.N. weather agency predicts worldwide pollution levels will surpass 400 parts per million by 2016.
3D Printer Creates World’s Smallest Working Human Liver
In the month of November 2013 , A group of US scientists have created the world’s smallest human liver which can survive for 40 days and works like the real thing – using a 3D printer.The mini-livers, made by California-based medical research company Organvo, are just half a millimetre deep and four millimetres wide but can perform most of the functions that a real liver can.The printer builds up 20 layers of hepatocytes cells, which carry out liver functions, along with two major types of liver cell. It also adds cells from the lining of a blood vessel. This allows the liver cells to receive nutrients and oxygen.
In the month of November 2013 , A group of US scientists have created the world’s smallest human liver which can survive for 40 days and works like the real thing – using a 3D printer.The mini-livers, made by California-based medical research company Organvo, are just half a millimetre deep and four millimetres wide but can perform most of the functions that a real liver can.The printer builds up 20 layers of hepatocytes cells, which carry out liver functions, along with two major types of liver cell. It also adds cells from the lining of a blood vessel. This allows the liver cells to receive nutrients and oxygen.
NASA Releases Natural Color Portrait Of Saturn
NASA has released the first natural-color image of Saturn from space showing the planet, its moons and rings, as well as the planets Earth, Venus and Mars.The new panoramic image of the Saturn system, taken by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft, shows the view, as human eyes would see it. It was unveiled at the Newseum in Washington on 12 November.The spacecraft’s imaging team processed 141 wide-angle images to create the single panorama mosaic, which sweeps across 404,880 miles of Saturn and its inner ring system.
NASA has released the first natural-color image of Saturn from space showing the planet, its moons and rings, as well as the planets Earth, Venus and Mars.The new panoramic image of the Saturn system, taken by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft, shows the view, as human eyes would see it. It was unveiled at the Newseum in Washington on 12 November.The spacecraft’s imaging team processed 141 wide-angle images to create the single panorama mosaic, which sweeps across 404,880 miles of Saturn and its inner ring system.
World’s First Green Helicopter Tested in Germany
The world’s first green helicopter which is noiseless and emission-free has been successfully tested in Germany on 17 November.The helicopter, named Volocopter, developed by the German company e-volo, two seat prototype made it earlier voage in kalsruhe, Germany.The volocopter uses eighteen electrically driven rotos propel instead of one combustion engine which is environmentally friendly and emission-free.The emission free Volocopter is a vertical take-off and landing manned aircraft, with rich features and incredibly quiet sound, absolutely no noticeable vibrations, new spring strut landing gear and extremely calm rotor plane that replace conventional aircraft .
The world’s first green helicopter which is noiseless and emission-free has been successfully tested in Germany on 17 November.The helicopter, named Volocopter, developed by the German company e-volo, two seat prototype made it earlier voage in kalsruhe, Germany.The volocopter uses eighteen electrically driven rotos propel instead of one combustion engine which is environmentally friendly and emission-free.The emission free Volocopter is a vertical take-off and landing manned aircraft, with rich features and incredibly quiet sound, absolutely no noticeable vibrations, new spring strut landing gear and extremely calm rotor plane that replace conventional aircraft .
PERSONS IN NEWS
A) APPOINTMENTS
Usha Sangwan First Woman Managing Director of Life Insurance Corporation
Usha Ananthasubramanian is first Bharatiya Mahila Bank CMD
R. Banumathi Appointed Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court
Justice A.P.Shah is the new Chairman of Law Commission of India
Five Central Information Commissioners Appointed To CIC
B)RESIGNS
PFRDA Chairman Yogesh Agarwal Resigned
PFRDA Chairman Yogesh Agarwal Resigned
C)DEATHS
Legendary Pakistani Folk Singer Reshma Died
British Nobel Laureate Author Doris Lessing Died
D)VISITORS
Kuwait’s Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Visited India
E)MISCELLANEOUS
Miss Venezuela Gabriela Isler Won ” Miss Universe 2013 Title “
Malala, Malia Obama Among ‘ Times ‘ Influencial Teens List
PLACES IN NEWS
One World Trade Center is Tallest Building in US
ABBREVIATIONS
BPCL - Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
AAA - Asian Athletics Association
CITU - Centre of Indian Trade Unions
EVM - Electronic Voting Machine
ERDA - Energy Research and Development Administration
FEMA - Foreign Exchange Management Act
GFCI - Global Financial Centres Index
AAA - Asian Athletics Association
CITU - Centre of Indian Trade Unions
EVM - Electronic Voting Machine
ERDA - Energy Research and Development Administration
FEMA - Foreign Exchange Management Act
GFCI - Global Financial Centres Index
BOOKS IN NEWS
Vice President Released a Book on India’s Nuclear Energy Programme
Indian Vice President Mohammad Ansari released a book entitled “India’s Nuclear Energy Programme : Future Plans, Prospects and Concerns” edited by Prof. R. Rajaraman at a function organized by Indian National Science Academy (INSA) in New Delhi on 7 November.The book is aimed at creating the public opinion on nuclear energy.
Indian Vice President Mohammad Ansari released a book entitled “India’s Nuclear Energy Programme : Future Plans, Prospects and Concerns” edited by Prof. R. Rajaraman at a function organized by Indian National Science Academy (INSA) in New Delhi on 7 November.The book is aimed at creating the public opinion on nuclear energy.
COMMITTEES
Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai Committee To Deal with Sexual Harassment Complaints
IMPORTANT DAYS AND DATES
National Education Day of India Observed Across the Country on 11 November
National Press Day observed on 16 November
GK Update on Sports
1. 2012 Olympics is held at ?
Answer: London
2. Venue of 2016 Olympics (The next Olympics will be held at) ?
Answer: Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
3. Venue of 2014 Winter Olympics ?
Answer: Sochi (Russia)
4. 2012 Summer Paralympics is held at ?
Answer: London
5. Venue of 2016 Summer Paralympics ?
Answer: Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
6. Venue of 2014 Winter Paralympics ?
Answer: Sochi (Russia)
7. 2010 World Cup Football was held at ?
Answer: South Africa
8. Where is the venue of 2014 World Cup Football ?
Answer: Brazil
Brand ambassador of the 2014 FIFA World Cup ?
Answer: Pele
9. Where is the venue of 2018 FIFA World Cup ?
Answer: Russia
10. Where is the venue of 2022 World Cup Football ?
Answer: Qatar
11. 2010 Commonwealth Games was held at ?
Answer: Delhi
12. 2014 Commonwealth Games will be held at ?
Answer: Glasgow (Scotland)
13. Where is the Venue of 2018 Commonwealth Games ?
Answer: Gold Coast (Australia)
14. 2012 Euro Cup Football was held at ?
Answer: Poland and Ukraine
15. Where is the Venue of 2016 Euro Cup Football ?
Answer: France
16. Where is the Venue of 2015 World Cup Cricket ?
Answer: Australia and New Zealand
17. Which country host the 2019 World Cup Cricket ?
Answer: England
18. Which country host the 2014 T-20 World Cup Cricket ?
Answer: Bangladesh
19. Which country host the 2016 T-20 World Cup Cricket ?
Answer: India
20. Where is the Venue of 2013 Asian Games ?
Answer: Inchean (South Korea)
Friday, 8 November 2013
new appointments
1. Amol Rajan appointed as Independent editor.
2. Bobby Ghosh is Time International editor.
3. Kamala Devi Harris is an American attorney.
4. Senate approves James Comey as new FBI director.
5. Susan Rice named as Obama's new National Security Advisor.
6. Haryana cadre IPS Sharad Kumar to be new NIA chief.
7. Shashi Kant Sharma, an IAS officer of the 1976 batch from Bihar cadre----------- CAG of India .
8. P. Sathasivam takes oath as new Chief Justice of India
9. World Trade Organization names Brazilian as new chief---------Roberto Carvalho de Azevedo.
10. Antigua's Ambassador to the United Nations, John Ashe, has been elected President of the United Nations General Assembly.
11. Obama Names Veteran Troubleshooter to Afghanistan-Pakistan Post-----------James F. Dobbins.
12. Siddha Ramaiah sworn in as new Karnataka chief minister ------- 22nd .
13. Indian High Commissioner to Maldives Rajeev Shahare.
14. Wu Hongbo, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs.
15. Priyadarshini Govind appointed director of Kalakshetra.
16. Sunil Soni appointed Director General of Bureau of Indian Standards.
17. Hemant Soren becomes Jharkhand CM, heads 9th government in 13 years.
18. Jiji Thomson. Director General, SAI.
19. NRI Sunil Chopra elected as the Deputy Mayor of a London Borough.
20. Kushal Singh appointed as NCPCR chairperson---National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR).
21. Laxman Singh Rathore, the Director General of Meteorology & Permanent Representative of India with World Meteorological Organization.
22. Subhash Kumar appointed as the New Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand.
23. Krishnakumar Natarajan------------------ NASSCOM Chairman
24.Som Mittal------------------------
25. Dr Manmohan Singh appoints Rentala Chandrasekhar as NTRO chief---National Technical Research Organisation.
26. Senior IPS officer Krishna Chaudhary --------- Director General, National Disaster Response Force and Civil Defence.
27. New chief of Direct Benefits Transfer Scheme--------- S Sundareshan.
28. Qatar's new young emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani.
29. N. R. Narayana Murthy----------------------(E
30. S. D. Shibulal----------------------
31. S. Gopalakrishnan-(Executive Vice Chairman, former Co-Chairman) Infosys
32. K. Vaman Kamath is the Lead Independent Director of Infosys Limited , Infosys
33. E.K. Bharat Bhushan has been appointed as the Chief Secretary of Kerala.
34. Hindustan Times has appointed Nicholas Dawes, editor-in-chief of Mail and Guardian (M&G), a leading South African paper.
35. Tomas Brunegård, chairman of Sweden’s Stampen Media Group, is the new president of the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers.
36. Foreign Minister of Argentina Mr. Hector Marcos.
37. Pak Pong-ju served as the Premier of North Korea since elected by the DPRK's Supreme People's Assembly.
38. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is the 25th and current Prime Minister of Turkey.
39. Hassan Rohani is Iran's president.
40. Foreign Minister of Cuba Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla..
41. Gold miner AngloGold Ashanti has appointed Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan as chief executive officer.
42. Dato' Sri Haji Mohammad Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak is a Malaysian politician who has been the sixth Prime Minister of Malaysia.
43. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj is the 4th and current President of Mongolia.
44. Amisha Sethi appointed chief commercial officer at AirAsia India .
45. AirAsia's chief executive officer Tony Fernandes .
46. AirAsia India CEO Mittu Chandilya.
47. AirAsia India appoints TCS' S Ramadorai as Chairman.
48. Tata Group chairman emeritus Ratan Tata will be the chief advisor to the board of AirAsia India.
49. AirAsia has been named the World's Best and Asia's Best Low Cost Airline .
50. Tony Fernandes announced as new owner of Queens Park Rangers.
51. Cabinet Secretary---------------------
52. Union home secretary---------------- Anil Goswami .
53. Secretary of Defense---------------- R K Mathur .
54. Foreign Secretary------------------- Sujatha Singh.
55. Union finance secretary ------------- Rajiv Takru .
56. Economic Affairs Secretary---------- Arvind Mayaram .
57. Information and broadcasting (I&B) secretary--------Bimal Julka
58. Secretary of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)------M F Farooqui
59. PML-N leader Ayaz Sadiq elected Speaker of Pak Parliament.
60. Moin Khan, the former Pakistan captain and wicketkeeper, has been appointed the chief selector of the Pakistan national cricket team.
61. Najam Sethi named PCB's interim chairman.
62. Kanji Ram became only the second Hindu to be part of the Pakistan's Punjab assembly after Seth Bharta Ram.
63. Pakistan High Commissioner in India---------Salman Bashir .
64. Raja Zafrul Haq---------chairman of PML-N.
65. TCA Raghavan is India's new envoy to Pakistan.
66. Arunachal Pradesh--- Nirbhay Sharma – 29 May 2013
67. Bihar-------------------------
68. Kerala-----------------------N
69. Meghalaya---------------------
70. Nagaland--------------- Ashwani Kumar – 9 March 2013
71. Odisha----------------- S. C. Jamir 9 March 2013
72. Sikkim------- Shriniwas Dadasaheb Patil – 1 July 2013
73. Tripura----------- Devanand Konwar – 9 March 2013
74. Andaman and Nicobar Islands Lieutenant-Governor A. K. Singh – 1 July 2013
75. Delhi---- Lieutenant-Governor Najeeb Jung – 1 July 2013
76. Puducherry------ Lieutenant-Governor Virendra Kataria – 1 July 2013
77. Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak.
78. Paraguayan president Federico Franco (Colorado Party ).
79. Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro offered asylum to former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden.
80. Parliamentary Speaker Abdul Hamid sworn in as Bangladesh President to replace Zillur Rahman, who died.
81. .Infosys' S Gopalakrishnan is the new CII President.
82. Secretary in Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) ---------- Amarjit Singh .
83. Axis new President – Retail Banking ----------------- Rajiv Anand
84. Shri Sunil Kumar has taken over as Managing Director, Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS).
85. Senior IAS officer Sudhir Bhargava was Tuesday appointed as Secretary in Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
86. Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman PJ Kurien unanimously elected the Chairman of the prestigious Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD) in Bangkok.
87. N. N. Vohra His Excellency Governor of Jammu & Kashmir & Chancellor, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University.
88. New head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission ------- Mary Jo White
89. N Ravi, Director of Kasturi and Sons Limited, publisher of "The Hindu" newspaper, has been unanimously elected President of the Editors Guild of India.
90. Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court Arjan Kumar Sikri and Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court Sharad Arvind Bobde as new judges of Supreme Court.
91. Ajay S Shriram, chairman and senior managing director of DCM Shriram Consolidated Ltd (DSCL) is president designate of CII for the year 2013-2014.
92. Ms. Rashida Manjoo (South Africa) was appointed as UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women.
93. Narendra Kumar has taken over as Managing Director of Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL).
94. Raninder Singh re-elected president of National Rifle Association of India.
95. Jeev Milkha Singh becomes Volvo India brand ambassador.
96. Indian Direct Selling Association (IDSA new chairman -------------- Amarnath Sengupta .
97. The Indian Direct Selling Association (IDSA) Vice Chairman ------------- P. Devadas
98. Hockey India set to appoint foreign goalkeeping coach------------Greg Clarke (junior men's team coach).
99. Sania Mirza joins Indian Tennis Players Association as Vice President.
100. Chairman of Staff Selection Commission (SSC) ----- Amitava Bhattacharyya .
101. Computer Society of India elected H.R. Mohan as its Vice-President-Cum-President.
102. Sikkimese woman who captained the U.S. Army------------Former Sikkimese Chief Minister Narbahadur Bhandari’s daughter Perilla Bhandari Swartz .
103. Delhi-born Sunil Chopra elected as the Deputy Mayor of London Borough.
104. Ajay Devgn, Bangladeshi singer Runa Laila and Oscar-winning Pakistani filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy have been named as SAARC Goodwill Ambassadors for HIV/AIDS.
105. Cognizant CEO Francisco D'Souza gets over $10-mn pay package.
106. Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa will run Asian football for the next two years after the Bahraini won a three-way election for the presidency of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).
107. P Sathasivam to be new Chief Justice of India.
108. National President of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Association of India (CREDAI) ------------------------------
109. Chief Justice for High Court of Himachal Pradesh -------- Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar .
110. Who was named ‘Philanthropist of the Year’ at the third edition of the annual Asian Awards----- Narayana Murthy .
111. Professor M Aslam has been appointed as the vice-chancellor of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) .
112. Sundar Pichai, Google senior VP of Chrome and Android.
113. Harmanpreet Kaur Named Captain of the Indian Women's Cricket team .
114. Tushar Arothe is coach of Indian women's cricket team.
115. Harvard professor Ashish Nanda is set to take over as director of IIM Ahmedabad.
116. Italian ambassador Daniele Mancini .
117. SAI (Sports Authority of India ) Director General Jiji Thomson .
118. Prahlad Joshi appointed Karnataka BJP president
119. Bhaichung Bhutia Appointed as the Chairman of the AIFF’s Technical Committee
120. Aniruddha Bahal, Editor, CobraPost
121. India’s new High Commissioner to Maldives – Rajeev Shahare
122. Justice Mukul Mudgal, former Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court
123. Julia Pearson New CIA Director
124. Indian ambassador to Egypt Navdeep Suri
125. Chairman of CII Karnataka ------------------ Soumitra Bhattacharya .
126. Dinesh K Sarraf will be the new Chairman and Managing Director of Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC)
127. Deepak Sandhu will be appointed as next Chief Information Officer.
128. Indian Weightlifting Federation president Birendra Prasad Baishya has been appointed as the chairman of the Ethics Commission of the International Weightlifting Federation in the executive board meeting of the world body in Beijing.
129. Malala Yousafzai won 2013 International Children's Peace Prize
130. Navi Pillay, UN high commissioner for human rights
131. Vice President of Afghanistan Mohammed Karim Khalili
132. Rajeev Rishi took over as the CMD of Central Bank of India
133. ZANU-PF party of President Robert Mugabe,Zimbawe
134. Rakesh Sethi took charge as Executive Director at the Union Bank of India.
135. Special Envoy of India for Sudan and South Sudan,PS Raghavan
136. Ms Runa Laila, SAARC Goodwill Ambassador for HIV/AIDS made Maiden Visit to India
137. Ali Asghar Soltanieh is Iran's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency in Geneva.
138. Nishi Vasudeva was today selected to head Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL), the first woman ever to head a Navranta PSU.
139. Bhartiya Mahila Bank Ltd CEO --------- Usha Anatha Subramanyam.
140. Executive Director of the Union Bank of India-------- Rakesh Sethi.
141. US ambassador to United Nations---------- Samantha Power.
142. PM’s Special Envoy to visit Japan ---------------------- Ashwani Kumar.
143. My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Actions------------ APJ Abdul Kalam.
144. Director General of CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) -------------- Dilip Trivedi.
145. Retirement announced Microsoft CEO----------- Steve Ballmer.
146. UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) Goodwill Ambassador Amitabh Bachchan.
147. Chairperson of the National School of Drama Society -------- Ratan Thiyam.
148. Nepal’s new Indian ambassador----------------- Ranjit Rae.
149. Youngest member of the present Parliament ------------------ Ramya
150. Foreign Minister of Tuvalu----------------- Taukelina Finikaso.
151. Prime Minister of Bhutan-------------------- Tshering Tobgay
152. New Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court ------------------ Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana.
153. Foreign Minister of Nicaragua------------------- Samuel Santos Lopez.
154. Amitabh Bachchan joined UN Campaign The World Needs More.
155. D.Bala Venkatesh Varma appointed Ambassador to UN Conference on Disarmament.
156. First case of human to human Transmission of H7N9 Bird Flu Virus reported in China.
157. Raghuram Govind Rajan Appointed as the 23rd Governor of RBI.
158. Bhim Sain Bassi Took Charge as the 20th Delhi Police Commissioner .
159. United Bank of India: Ms. Archana Bhargav (Chairman & MD)
160. Allahabad Bank: Ms Shubhalakshmi Panse (Chairman & MD)
161. ICICI Bank: Ms.Chanda Kochhar (MD & CEO)
162. Axis Bank: Ms Shikha Sharma (MD & CEO)
163. UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon has appointed a Pakistani army general, Lt Gen Maqsood Ahmed, as the Military Adviser for United Nations Peacekeeping Operations.
164. L C Goyal has been appointed as the new Secretary in the ministry of Rural Development.
165. India’s IT major Wipro will enter the National Stock Exchange’s 50-share Nifty index.
166. Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Corp, Steve Ballmer, announced his retirement as chief executive. Microsoft may consider Satya Nadella, India-born executive, as next Microsoft CEO.
167. V Kannan Chairman & Managing Director of Vijaya Bank.
168. Suresh N Patel as Executive Director of Oriental Bank of Commerce
169. Pumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, of South Africa, took over as the new head of the the UN Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women (UN Women).
170. Yahoo Inc has appointed veteran technology executive and Silicon Valley investor Maynard Webb as its new chairman.
171. Syndicate Bank has appointed "Sankaran Bhaskar Iyer" as workmen employee director on the board of directors.
172. Brand ambassadors of the Indian Badminton League (IBL) ------------ Deepika Padukone and Aamir Khan.
173. Chairman of selection committee for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and Arjuna award--- Billiards legend Michael Ferreira.
174. RBI Governor------------- Raghuram Govinda Rajan.
175. SEBI-------------------------U
176. NABARD--------------------Prak
177. FICCI----------------------Nai
178. NASSCOM----------------Krishna
179. ASSOCHAM---------------Rana Kapoor
180. SBI-----------------------Prat
181. IRDA----------------------T.S.
182. World Bank----------------Jim Yong Kim
183. National Stock Exchange-----------------Chitr
184. Bombay Stock Exchange------------------ Ashish Chauhan
185. CAG---------------------------
186. Chief Economic advisor and Vice President of IMF------Kaushik Bas
187. Union Finance secretary-------------Rajiv Takru
188. Union Economic secretary---------- Aravind Mayaram
189. First women MD in SBI -------------- Arundhathi Bhattacharya.
190. First women Bank CEO---------- Usha Anathasubramanian
191. Standard Chartered-------------Sandeep Das
192. National Spot Exchange Limited (NSEL)---------Saji Cherian
193. Rakesh Sethi ------- Executive Director of Union Bank of India .
194. Rajeev Rishi----------------------- CMD of Central Bank of India.
195. Institute of Cost Accountants of India new president------- Suresh Chandra Mohanty.
196. New Chairman of GST Panel--------------Abdul Rahim Rather.
197. Indian Banks' Association (IBA) President-------- K R Kamath.
198. President of Asian Development Bank Board ----- Takehiko Nakao
199. S Gopalakrishnan----------- President of the industry body (CII)
200. Rajan Bharti Mittal ------------ President of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) India.
201. MRP Rao------------------- Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) in NTPC
202. CBDT chief---------------- Sudha Sharma
203. Lic Chairman ------------ S K Roy.
204. LIC MD------------- S.B. Mainak .
205. A.K. Roy -----------Chairman cum Managing Director, GIC.
206. M.V. Tanksale---------Chairman & Managing Director, Central Bank of India .
207. Sh. Sharad Kumar, IPS has joined NIA as the Director.
208. Dilip Trivedi appointed Director General of the CRPF.
209. Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana Appointed New Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court
210. Vinay Mittal appointed as Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) member
211. Suresh Chandra Mohanty Elected as the New President of ICAI
212. Arvind Sharma Re-Elected as the President of Advertising Agencies Association of India
213. Shriniwas Dadasaheb Patil appointed new Governor of Sikkim
214. Sunil Soni appointed Director General of Bureau of Indian Standards
215. Anil Chait, took over as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC)
216. Darren Lehmann appointed Coach of Australian Cricket Team
217. Susan Elizabeth Rice Appointed as the National Security Adviser to Obama
218. Avinash Chander appointed as the New chief of Defence Research Development Organiastion(DRDO)
219. Kushal Singh Appointed as the Chairperson of NCPCR
220. Laxman Singh Rathore Elected as the Member of Executive Council of WMO
221. Brazil's Roberto Azevedo appointed Head of World Trade Organization
222. Staffan de Mistura appointed as Italian Special Envoy to India in Marines Case
223. Subhash Kumar appointed as the New Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand.
224. Ramsar Convention appointed Dr. Christopher Briggs as its new Secretary General.
225. Subhash Kumar appointed as the New Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand
226. Giorgio Napolitano Re-elected as the President of Italy to serve a Second Term
227. Aruna Bahuguna became First Women Special DG of CRPF
228. H.R. Mohan elected as the New Vice President of Computer Society
229. Sunil Kumar Took Over as the Managing Director of CRIS
230. Uhuru Kenyatta Sworn-In as the President of Kenya.
231. Narendra Kumar Verma appointed Director for Exploration of ONGC
232. United Nation (UN) Women chief ---------------- Phumzile Mlambo Ngcuka
233. New High Commissioner of Singapore to India------------- Lim Thuan Kuan.
234. Depty Head of UN Mission in Mali ----------------- Abdoulaye Bathily.
235. President of Mali ----------------- Ibrahim Boubacar Keits
236. National Spot Exchange Limited (NSEL) appointed Saji Cherian.
237. Prime Minister of Italy-------------------------
238. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir for the second term-------------N N Vohra.
239. Coach of the Junior Hockey Men’s National Team------------------Gregg Clark.
240. Vice Chairman of Indian Direct Selling Association (IDSA) for fiscal 2013-14----------P. Devadas
241. President of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI)--------------Raninder Singh.
242. Chairman Indian Direct Selling Association (IDSA)-----------Amarnath Sengupta
243. Secretary in Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)------------------Amarji
244. Director (Personnel) of Electronics Corporation of India Ltd-------------V.S.B. Babu
245. Next Ambassador/Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations in New York--------------Asoke Kumar Mukerji
246. Head of the Securities and Exchange Commission--------------------
247. Managing Director of Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL)---------------------Nare
248. Chairman of Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd---------------------------
249. Governor of the Bank of Japan-------------------------
250. John Ashe elected as the President of UN General Assembly:
251. Elbegdorj Tsakhia new Mongolia President
252. New Bangladesh President: Abdul Hamid
253. New King of Netherlands: Willem-Alexander
254. Nicolas Maduro – New President of Venezuela
255. Horacio Cartes – New President of Paraguay’s
256. XI Jinping – New President of China (succeeded Hu Jintao).
257. Rafael Correa – Ecuador’s President
258. Indian-American Nisha Biswal to be US assistant secretary of state for South Asia
259. "Regional Director" for WHO South-East Asia Region---------------------Dr.
260. Hun Sen is the Prime Minister of Cambodia and leader of the Cambodian People's Party
261. Syria's Opposition National Council elected Ahmad Toameh as its Interim Prime Minister
262. President of Mali --------------------------- Ibrahim Boubacar Keits
263. New United states ambassador to the united nations -------------- Samantha Power
264. Head of Atomic Energy organisation in Iran----------------Ali Akbar Salehi
265. Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), Mr. Filippo Grandi
266. iGate names former Infosys board member Ashok Vemuri as CEO
267. Cabinet Secretary---------------------
268. Union home secretary---------------- Anil Goswami .
269. Secretary of Defense---------------- R K Mathur .
270. Foreign Secretary------------------- Sujatha Singh.
271. Union finance secretary ------------- Rajiv Takru .
272. Economic Affairs Secretary---------- Arvind Mayaram .
273. Information and broadcasting (I&B) secretary--------Bimal Julka .
274. Former Railway Board Chairman Vinay Mittal has been appointed as member of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
275. Germany's Thomas Bach -------------- IOC president
276. Bal Sekhar, the new secretary general of Lok Sabha
277. Cabinet ministers:
• Oscar Fernandes gets roads and highways ministry
• Girija Vyas becomes housing and urban development and poverty alleviation minister
• Sis Ram Ola becomes labour and employment minister
• K S Rao gets textiles ministry
278. Ministers of state:
• EMS Natchiyappan takes oath as MoS commerce and industry
• J D Seelam becomes MoS finance
• Manikrao Gavit gets social justice and empowerment
• Santosh Chowdhury gets health & family welfare
2. Bobby Ghosh is Time International editor.
3. Kamala Devi Harris is an American attorney.
4. Senate approves James Comey as new FBI director.
5. Susan Rice named as Obama's new National Security Advisor.
6. Haryana cadre IPS Sharad Kumar to be new NIA chief.
7. Shashi Kant Sharma, an IAS officer of the 1976 batch from Bihar cadre----------- CAG of India .
8. P. Sathasivam takes oath as new Chief Justice of India
9. World Trade Organization names Brazilian as new chief---------Roberto Carvalho de Azevedo.
10. Antigua's Ambassador to the United Nations, John Ashe, has been elected President of the United Nations General Assembly.
11. Obama Names Veteran Troubleshooter to Afghanistan-Pakistan Post-----------James F. Dobbins.
12. Siddha Ramaiah sworn in as new Karnataka chief minister ------- 22nd .
13. Indian High Commissioner to Maldives Rajeev Shahare.
14. Wu Hongbo, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs.
15. Priyadarshini Govind appointed director of Kalakshetra.
16. Sunil Soni appointed Director General of Bureau of Indian Standards.
17. Hemant Soren becomes Jharkhand CM, heads 9th government in 13 years.
18. Jiji Thomson. Director General, SAI.
19. NRI Sunil Chopra elected as the Deputy Mayor of a London Borough.
20. Kushal Singh appointed as NCPCR chairperson---National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR).
21. Laxman Singh Rathore, the Director General of Meteorology & Permanent Representative of India with World Meteorological Organization.
22. Subhash Kumar appointed as the New Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand.
23. Krishnakumar Natarajan------------------ NASSCOM Chairman
24.Som Mittal------------------------
25. Dr Manmohan Singh appoints Rentala Chandrasekhar as NTRO chief---National Technical Research Organisation.
26. Senior IPS officer Krishna Chaudhary --------- Director General, National Disaster Response Force and Civil Defence.
27. New chief of Direct Benefits Transfer Scheme--------- S Sundareshan.
28. Qatar's new young emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani.
29. N. R. Narayana Murthy----------------------(E
30. S. D. Shibulal----------------------
31. S. Gopalakrishnan-(Executive Vice Chairman, former Co-Chairman) Infosys
32. K. Vaman Kamath is the Lead Independent Director of Infosys Limited , Infosys
33. E.K. Bharat Bhushan has been appointed as the Chief Secretary of Kerala.
34. Hindustan Times has appointed Nicholas Dawes, editor-in-chief of Mail and Guardian (M&G), a leading South African paper.
35. Tomas Brunegård, chairman of Sweden’s Stampen Media Group, is the new president of the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers.
36. Foreign Minister of Argentina Mr. Hector Marcos.
37. Pak Pong-ju served as the Premier of North Korea since elected by the DPRK's Supreme People's Assembly.
38. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is the 25th and current Prime Minister of Turkey.
39. Hassan Rohani is Iran's president.
40. Foreign Minister of Cuba Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla..
41. Gold miner AngloGold Ashanti has appointed Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan as chief executive officer.
42. Dato' Sri Haji Mohammad Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak is a Malaysian politician who has been the sixth Prime Minister of Malaysia.
43. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj is the 4th and current President of Mongolia.
44. Amisha Sethi appointed chief commercial officer at AirAsia India .
45. AirAsia's chief executive officer Tony Fernandes .
46. AirAsia India CEO Mittu Chandilya.
47. AirAsia India appoints TCS' S Ramadorai as Chairman.
48. Tata Group chairman emeritus Ratan Tata will be the chief advisor to the board of AirAsia India.
49. AirAsia has been named the World's Best and Asia's Best Low Cost Airline .
50. Tony Fernandes announced as new owner of Queens Park Rangers.
51. Cabinet Secretary---------------------
52. Union home secretary---------------- Anil Goswami .
53. Secretary of Defense---------------- R K Mathur .
54. Foreign Secretary------------------- Sujatha Singh.
55. Union finance secretary ------------- Rajiv Takru .
56. Economic Affairs Secretary---------- Arvind Mayaram .
57. Information and broadcasting (I&B) secretary--------Bimal Julka
58. Secretary of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)------M F Farooqui
59. PML-N leader Ayaz Sadiq elected Speaker of Pak Parliament.
60. Moin Khan, the former Pakistan captain and wicketkeeper, has been appointed the chief selector of the Pakistan national cricket team.
61. Najam Sethi named PCB's interim chairman.
62. Kanji Ram became only the second Hindu to be part of the Pakistan's Punjab assembly after Seth Bharta Ram.
63. Pakistan High Commissioner in India---------Salman Bashir .
64. Raja Zafrul Haq---------chairman of PML-N.
65. TCA Raghavan is India's new envoy to Pakistan.
66. Arunachal Pradesh--- Nirbhay Sharma – 29 May 2013
67. Bihar-------------------------
68. Kerala-----------------------N
69. Meghalaya---------------------
70. Nagaland--------------- Ashwani Kumar – 9 March 2013
71. Odisha----------------- S. C. Jamir 9 March 2013
72. Sikkim------- Shriniwas Dadasaheb Patil – 1 July 2013
73. Tripura----------- Devanand Konwar – 9 March 2013
74. Andaman and Nicobar Islands Lieutenant-Governor A. K. Singh – 1 July 2013
75. Delhi---- Lieutenant-Governor Najeeb Jung – 1 July 2013
76. Puducherry------ Lieutenant-Governor Virendra Kataria – 1 July 2013
77. Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak.
78. Paraguayan president Federico Franco (Colorado Party ).
79. Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro offered asylum to former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden.
80. Parliamentary Speaker Abdul Hamid sworn in as Bangladesh President to replace Zillur Rahman, who died.
81. .Infosys' S Gopalakrishnan is the new CII President.
82. Secretary in Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) ---------- Amarjit Singh .
83. Axis new President – Retail Banking ----------------- Rajiv Anand
84. Shri Sunil Kumar has taken over as Managing Director, Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS).
85. Senior IAS officer Sudhir Bhargava was Tuesday appointed as Secretary in Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
86. Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman PJ Kurien unanimously elected the Chairman of the prestigious Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD) in Bangkok.
87. N. N. Vohra His Excellency Governor of Jammu & Kashmir & Chancellor, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University.
88. New head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission ------- Mary Jo White
89. N Ravi, Director of Kasturi and Sons Limited, publisher of "The Hindu" newspaper, has been unanimously elected President of the Editors Guild of India.
90. Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court Arjan Kumar Sikri and Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court Sharad Arvind Bobde as new judges of Supreme Court.
91. Ajay S Shriram, chairman and senior managing director of DCM Shriram Consolidated Ltd (DSCL) is president designate of CII for the year 2013-2014.
92. Ms. Rashida Manjoo (South Africa) was appointed as UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women.
93. Narendra Kumar has taken over as Managing Director of Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL).
94. Raninder Singh re-elected president of National Rifle Association of India.
95. Jeev Milkha Singh becomes Volvo India brand ambassador.
96. Indian Direct Selling Association (IDSA new chairman -------------- Amarnath Sengupta .
97. The Indian Direct Selling Association (IDSA) Vice Chairman ------------- P. Devadas
98. Hockey India set to appoint foreign goalkeeping coach------------Greg Clarke (junior men's team coach).
99. Sania Mirza joins Indian Tennis Players Association as Vice President.
100. Chairman of Staff Selection Commission (SSC) ----- Amitava Bhattacharyya .
101. Computer Society of India elected H.R. Mohan as its Vice-President-Cum-President.
102. Sikkimese woman who captained the U.S. Army------------Former Sikkimese Chief Minister Narbahadur Bhandari’s daughter Perilla Bhandari Swartz .
103. Delhi-born Sunil Chopra elected as the Deputy Mayor of London Borough.
104. Ajay Devgn, Bangladeshi singer Runa Laila and Oscar-winning Pakistani filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy have been named as SAARC Goodwill Ambassadors for HIV/AIDS.
105. Cognizant CEO Francisco D'Souza gets over $10-mn pay package.
106. Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa will run Asian football for the next two years after the Bahraini won a three-way election for the presidency of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).
107. P Sathasivam to be new Chief Justice of India.
108. National President of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Association of India (CREDAI) ------------------------------
109. Chief Justice for High Court of Himachal Pradesh -------- Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar .
110. Who was named ‘Philanthropist of the Year’ at the third edition of the annual Asian Awards----- Narayana Murthy .
111. Professor M Aslam has been appointed as the vice-chancellor of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) .
112. Sundar Pichai, Google senior VP of Chrome and Android.
113. Harmanpreet Kaur Named Captain of the Indian Women's Cricket team .
114. Tushar Arothe is coach of Indian women's cricket team.
115. Harvard professor Ashish Nanda is set to take over as director of IIM Ahmedabad.
116. Italian ambassador Daniele Mancini .
117. SAI (Sports Authority of India ) Director General Jiji Thomson .
118. Prahlad Joshi appointed Karnataka BJP president
119. Bhaichung Bhutia Appointed as the Chairman of the AIFF’s Technical Committee
120. Aniruddha Bahal, Editor, CobraPost
121. India’s new High Commissioner to Maldives – Rajeev Shahare
122. Justice Mukul Mudgal, former Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court
123. Julia Pearson New CIA Director
124. Indian ambassador to Egypt Navdeep Suri
125. Chairman of CII Karnataka ------------------ Soumitra Bhattacharya .
126. Dinesh K Sarraf will be the new Chairman and Managing Director of Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC)
127. Deepak Sandhu will be appointed as next Chief Information Officer.
128. Indian Weightlifting Federation president Birendra Prasad Baishya has been appointed as the chairman of the Ethics Commission of the International Weightlifting Federation in the executive board meeting of the world body in Beijing.
129. Malala Yousafzai won 2013 International Children's Peace Prize
130. Navi Pillay, UN high commissioner for human rights
131. Vice President of Afghanistan Mohammed Karim Khalili
132. Rajeev Rishi took over as the CMD of Central Bank of India
133. ZANU-PF party of President Robert Mugabe,Zimbawe
134. Rakesh Sethi took charge as Executive Director at the Union Bank of India.
135. Special Envoy of India for Sudan and South Sudan,PS Raghavan
136. Ms Runa Laila, SAARC Goodwill Ambassador for HIV/AIDS made Maiden Visit to India
137. Ali Asghar Soltanieh is Iran's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency in Geneva.
138. Nishi Vasudeva was today selected to head Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL), the first woman ever to head a Navranta PSU.
139. Bhartiya Mahila Bank Ltd CEO --------- Usha Anatha Subramanyam.
140. Executive Director of the Union Bank of India-------- Rakesh Sethi.
141. US ambassador to United Nations---------- Samantha Power.
142. PM’s Special Envoy to visit Japan ---------------------- Ashwani Kumar.
143. My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Actions------------ APJ Abdul Kalam.
144. Director General of CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) -------------- Dilip Trivedi.
145. Retirement announced Microsoft CEO----------- Steve Ballmer.
146. UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) Goodwill Ambassador Amitabh Bachchan.
147. Chairperson of the National School of Drama Society -------- Ratan Thiyam.
148. Nepal’s new Indian ambassador----------------- Ranjit Rae.
149. Youngest member of the present Parliament ------------------ Ramya
150. Foreign Minister of Tuvalu----------------- Taukelina Finikaso.
151. Prime Minister of Bhutan-------------------- Tshering Tobgay
152. New Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court ------------------ Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana.
153. Foreign Minister of Nicaragua------------------- Samuel Santos Lopez.
154. Amitabh Bachchan joined UN Campaign The World Needs More.
155. D.Bala Venkatesh Varma appointed Ambassador to UN Conference on Disarmament.
156. First case of human to human Transmission of H7N9 Bird Flu Virus reported in China.
157. Raghuram Govind Rajan Appointed as the 23rd Governor of RBI.
158. Bhim Sain Bassi Took Charge as the 20th Delhi Police Commissioner .
159. United Bank of India: Ms. Archana Bhargav (Chairman & MD)
160. Allahabad Bank: Ms Shubhalakshmi Panse (Chairman & MD)
161. ICICI Bank: Ms.Chanda Kochhar (MD & CEO)
162. Axis Bank: Ms Shikha Sharma (MD & CEO)
163. UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon has appointed a Pakistani army general, Lt Gen Maqsood Ahmed, as the Military Adviser for United Nations Peacekeeping Operations.
164. L C Goyal has been appointed as the new Secretary in the ministry of Rural Development.
165. India’s IT major Wipro will enter the National Stock Exchange’s 50-share Nifty index.
166. Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Corp, Steve Ballmer, announced his retirement as chief executive. Microsoft may consider Satya Nadella, India-born executive, as next Microsoft CEO.
167. V Kannan Chairman & Managing Director of Vijaya Bank.
168. Suresh N Patel as Executive Director of Oriental Bank of Commerce
169. Pumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, of South Africa, took over as the new head of the the UN Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women (UN Women).
170. Yahoo Inc has appointed veteran technology executive and Silicon Valley investor Maynard Webb as its new chairman.
171. Syndicate Bank has appointed "Sankaran Bhaskar Iyer" as workmen employee director on the board of directors.
172. Brand ambassadors of the Indian Badminton League (IBL) ------------ Deepika Padukone and Aamir Khan.
173. Chairman of selection committee for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and Arjuna award--- Billiards legend Michael Ferreira.
174. RBI Governor------------- Raghuram Govinda Rajan.
175. SEBI-------------------------U
176. NABARD--------------------Prak
177. FICCI----------------------Nai
178. NASSCOM----------------Krishna
179. ASSOCHAM---------------Rana Kapoor
180. SBI-----------------------Prat
181. IRDA----------------------T.S.
182. World Bank----------------Jim Yong Kim
183. National Stock Exchange-----------------Chitr
184. Bombay Stock Exchange------------------ Ashish Chauhan
185. CAG---------------------------
186. Chief Economic advisor and Vice President of IMF------Kaushik Bas
187. Union Finance secretary-------------Rajiv Takru
188. Union Economic secretary---------- Aravind Mayaram
189. First women MD in SBI -------------- Arundhathi Bhattacharya.
190. First women Bank CEO---------- Usha Anathasubramanian
191. Standard Chartered-------------Sandeep Das
192. National Spot Exchange Limited (NSEL)---------Saji Cherian
193. Rakesh Sethi ------- Executive Director of Union Bank of India .
194. Rajeev Rishi----------------------- CMD of Central Bank of India.
195. Institute of Cost Accountants of India new president------- Suresh Chandra Mohanty.
196. New Chairman of GST Panel--------------Abdul Rahim Rather.
197. Indian Banks' Association (IBA) President-------- K R Kamath.
198. President of Asian Development Bank Board ----- Takehiko Nakao
199. S Gopalakrishnan----------- President of the industry body (CII)
200. Rajan Bharti Mittal ------------ President of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) India.
201. MRP Rao------------------- Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) in NTPC
202. CBDT chief---------------- Sudha Sharma
203. Lic Chairman ------------ S K Roy.
204. LIC MD------------- S.B. Mainak .
205. A.K. Roy -----------Chairman cum Managing Director, GIC.
206. M.V. Tanksale---------Chairman & Managing Director, Central Bank of India .
207. Sh. Sharad Kumar, IPS has joined NIA as the Director.
208. Dilip Trivedi appointed Director General of the CRPF.
209. Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana Appointed New Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court
210. Vinay Mittal appointed as Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) member
211. Suresh Chandra Mohanty Elected as the New President of ICAI
212. Arvind Sharma Re-Elected as the President of Advertising Agencies Association of India
213. Shriniwas Dadasaheb Patil appointed new Governor of Sikkim
214. Sunil Soni appointed Director General of Bureau of Indian Standards
215. Anil Chait, took over as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC)
216. Darren Lehmann appointed Coach of Australian Cricket Team
217. Susan Elizabeth Rice Appointed as the National Security Adviser to Obama
218. Avinash Chander appointed as the New chief of Defence Research Development Organiastion(DRDO)
219. Kushal Singh Appointed as the Chairperson of NCPCR
220. Laxman Singh Rathore Elected as the Member of Executive Council of WMO
221. Brazil's Roberto Azevedo appointed Head of World Trade Organization
222. Staffan de Mistura appointed as Italian Special Envoy to India in Marines Case
223. Subhash Kumar appointed as the New Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand.
224. Ramsar Convention appointed Dr. Christopher Briggs as its new Secretary General.
225. Subhash Kumar appointed as the New Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand
226. Giorgio Napolitano Re-elected as the President of Italy to serve a Second Term
227. Aruna Bahuguna became First Women Special DG of CRPF
228. H.R. Mohan elected as the New Vice President of Computer Society
229. Sunil Kumar Took Over as the Managing Director of CRIS
230. Uhuru Kenyatta Sworn-In as the President of Kenya.
231. Narendra Kumar Verma appointed Director for Exploration of ONGC
232. United Nation (UN) Women chief ---------------- Phumzile Mlambo Ngcuka
233. New High Commissioner of Singapore to India------------- Lim Thuan Kuan.
234. Depty Head of UN Mission in Mali ----------------- Abdoulaye Bathily.
235. President of Mali ----------------- Ibrahim Boubacar Keits
236. National Spot Exchange Limited (NSEL) appointed Saji Cherian.
237. Prime Minister of Italy-------------------------
238. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir for the second term-------------N N Vohra.
239. Coach of the Junior Hockey Men’s National Team------------------Gregg Clark.
240. Vice Chairman of Indian Direct Selling Association (IDSA) for fiscal 2013-14----------P. Devadas
241. President of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI)--------------Raninder Singh.
242. Chairman Indian Direct Selling Association (IDSA)-----------Amarnath Sengupta
243. Secretary in Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)------------------Amarji
244. Director (Personnel) of Electronics Corporation of India Ltd-------------V.S.B. Babu
245. Next Ambassador/Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations in New York--------------Asoke Kumar Mukerji
246. Head of the Securities and Exchange Commission--------------------
247. Managing Director of Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL)---------------------Nare
248. Chairman of Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd---------------------------
249. Governor of the Bank of Japan-------------------------
250. John Ashe elected as the President of UN General Assembly:
251. Elbegdorj Tsakhia new Mongolia President
252. New Bangladesh President: Abdul Hamid
253. New King of Netherlands: Willem-Alexander
254. Nicolas Maduro – New President of Venezuela
255. Horacio Cartes – New President of Paraguay’s
256. XI Jinping – New President of China (succeeded Hu Jintao).
257. Rafael Correa – Ecuador’s President
258. Indian-American Nisha Biswal to be US assistant secretary of state for South Asia
259. "Regional Director" for WHO South-East Asia Region---------------------Dr.
260. Hun Sen is the Prime Minister of Cambodia and leader of the Cambodian People's Party
261. Syria's Opposition National Council elected Ahmad Toameh as its Interim Prime Minister
262. President of Mali --------------------------- Ibrahim Boubacar Keits
263. New United states ambassador to the united nations -------------- Samantha Power
264. Head of Atomic Energy organisation in Iran----------------Ali Akbar Salehi
265. Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), Mr. Filippo Grandi
266. iGate names former Infosys board member Ashok Vemuri as CEO
267. Cabinet Secretary---------------------
268. Union home secretary---------------- Anil Goswami .
269. Secretary of Defense---------------- R K Mathur .
270. Foreign Secretary------------------- Sujatha Singh.
271. Union finance secretary ------------- Rajiv Takru .
272. Economic Affairs Secretary---------- Arvind Mayaram .
273. Information and broadcasting (I&B) secretary--------Bimal Julka .
274. Former Railway Board Chairman Vinay Mittal has been appointed as member of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
275. Germany's Thomas Bach -------------- IOC president
276. Bal Sekhar, the new secretary general of Lok Sabha
277. Cabinet ministers:
• Oscar Fernandes gets roads and highways ministry
• Girija Vyas becomes housing and urban development and poverty alleviation minister
• Sis Ram Ola becomes labour and employment minister
• K S Rao gets textiles ministry
278. Ministers of state:
• EMS Natchiyappan takes oath as MoS commerce and industry
• J D Seelam becomes MoS finance
• Manikrao Gavit gets social justice and empowerment
• Santosh Chowdhury gets health & family welfare
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