Nov 2014

Deepak Gupta appointed as Chairman of UPSC
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Deepak Gupta was appointed as chairman of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Gujarat CM Anandiben Patel launched MLA Adarsh Gram

Yojana
Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel launched the MLA Adarsh Gram Yojana in tune with
the concept of ideal village of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Lewis Hamilton won Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to become the

F1 World champion for second time
Lewis Hamilton won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina circuit and the Formula 1 racing
championship title of 2014.
Afghanistan lower house approved Afghanistan-US bilateral

security pact on NATO-led troops
Afghanistan lower house of Parliament on 23 November 2014 approved the Bilateral Security
Agreements with the United States and NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization).
Former Union Minister Murli Deora died

Former Union Minister Murli Deora died after a prolonged illness in Mumbai. He is survived by
his wife and two sons, including former MP Milind Deora.
Time Magazine released list of 25 Best Inventions 2014

Time Magazine released list of 25 Best Inventions 2014
Maharashtra Government set up all-party committee to

review issue of Maratha reservations
The Maharashtra government set up an all-party committee to review the issue of Maratha
reservations.
World Fisheries Day observed across the world on 21

November
World Fisheries day was observed across the world by the fisherfolk communities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Fiji

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited to Fiji on 19 November 2014 and he had Pacific Island
Leaders Meeting.
India won 3rd SAFF Women's Championship in Islamabad

India won the 2014 SAFF Women's Championship at the Jinnah Stadium in Islamabad after
defeating Nepal 6-0.
UN adopted resolution calling on governments to stop child

marriages

UNGA rights committee adopted the first-ever resolution calling on governments to stop child
marriages.
Dilip Vengsarkar received Col CK Nayudu Lifetime

achievement award
Dilip Vengsarkar received the prestigious BCCI-instituted Colonel C K Nayudu Lifetime
achievement award for his contribution to Indian cricket.
US President Barack Obama to be the Chief Guest of Indias

Republic Day 2015
US President Barack Obama will be the Chief Guest at Indias 66th Republic Day celebrations
2015.
UNGA Committee passed resolution refering North Korea

to ICC for human rights abuses
The UNGA Committee adopted a resolution condemning North Korea human rights abuses and
referred to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Australia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited to Australia as a part of G-20 summit and bilateral summit
with Australia.
Scientists at IIT-B developed hollow-fiber membrane to cut

dialysis cost, time by half
The research was conducted under the leadership of Jayesh Bellare at the Chemical Engineering
Department of (IIT-B).
Giriraj Singh assumed charge as Minister of State at MSME

Ministry
Giriraj Singh is a Bharatiya Janata Party politician from Barahiya, Bihar, India.
Jignesh Shah resigned as Managing Director and CEO of

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

Mathematician Alexander Grothendieck died in France at the age of 86.
Deutsche Bank won Custodian of the Year 2014 award

The award has been recognized for the third consecutive year at the Custody Risk European
Awards.
Pakistan and Russia signed Defence Cooperation Agreement

Pakistan and Russia on 20 November 2014 signed a defence and military cooperation agreement
aimed at bringing peace and stability in the region.
Pledging Conference of Green Climate Fund pledged 9.3

billion US dollars to fight climate change
The High-level Pledging Conference of Green Climate Fund pledged to contribute 9.3 billion US
dollars towards the Green Climate Fund (GCF)
SEBI de-recognised Delhi Stock Exchange

The order of de-recognition will be applicable with immediate effects.
Union Cabinet approved signing of three SAARC

agreements
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 20 November 2014
approved the signing of three SAARC agreements.
Rajinikanth conferred with Indian Film Personality of the

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

tourists

Gujarat Government announced a Home-Stay scheme for tourists visiting the state.
Democrat Ami Bera re-elected to the US House of

Representatives
Democrat Ami Bera was on 20 November 2014 re-elected to the US House of Representatives in
the United States House of Representatives elections 2014.
Uninor appointed Vivek Sood as CEO

The appointment will come into effect from 1 December 2014.
Oscar award winner Mike Nichols died at 83

Oscar award winner Mike Nichols was died at the age of 83.
OECD raised India growth forecast to 6.6 percent for 201516

OECD maintained that to achieve 6.6 percent growth, India needs to revive manufacturing
activities.
Chintan won Deutsche Bank Urban Age Award for the year
2014
The award was given for cleaning the New Delhi railway station.
Union Government approved launch of Deendayal

Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana
Union Cabinet approved launch of Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DUGJY). It also
decided to merge the ongoing RGGVY with DUGJY.
SC directed CBI Director Ranjit Sinha to withdraw himself

from 2G case
Supreme Court directed CBI Director Ranjit Sinha to withdraw himself from 2G case and asked
CBI chief not to interfere in the ongoing 2G probe.
Zomato raised 60 million dollars of Fund from Info Edge,

Vy Capital & Sequoia
Online restaurant guide Zomato raised 60 million US dollars of Fund from Info Edge, Vy Capital
& Sequoia.
10 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas of India in serious

danger: BNHS study
At least 10 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas are in serious danger, a study released by
BNHS.
Infosys co-founders Gopalakrishnan and Shibulal launched

Axilor Ventures

Infosys co-founders S. Gopalakrishnan and S.D.Shibulal on 19 November 2014 launched Axilor
Ventures.
Indian-origin hotel doorman Kottarapattu Chattu died

Sri Lankas oldest hotel doorman, Kuttan died. He served world leaders like Lord Mountbatten,
Princess Elizabeth, Mahatma Gandhi and others.
Union Civil Aviation Ministry approved the sale of

Mahindra Gipps airplanes in India
Union Civil Aviation Ministry approved Mahindra Gipps airplanes salel in India.
China and Australia signed a MoU on bilateral Antarctic

cooperation
China and Australia a MoU on bilateral Antarctic cooperation will exchange data and personnel.
Sri Lanka released 5 death-sentenced Indian fishermen

President Mahinda Rajapaksa used his executive powers and commuted death penalty to five
Indian fishermen sentenced to death by Colombo High Court.
Uber launched the low cost service UberGO in India

Uber launched the low cost service UberGO in India which will be lower than an auto-rickshaw
cost.
Union Ministry for Food Processing Industries reconstituted

NFDPC
Union Ministry for Food Processing Industries on 18 November 2014 reconstituted the National
Food Processing Development Council (NFDPC).
Assam Zoo set to become the first zoo in world to have the
critically endangered Pygmy Hog
Guwahatis Assam State Zoo is set to become the only zoo of the world to have critically
endangered pygmy hog (Porcula salvania).
Neel Mukherjee, the author of Lives of Others, shortlisted

for Costa Book Awards
His book was shortlisted under the Novel Award category.
Arun Duggal, chairman of Shriram Capital Ltd announced

to resign
He was serving the financial services entities of the Shriram Group - Shriram Capital Limited,
Shriram Transport Finance Limited and Shriram City Union Finance Limited from the last 10
years.
Rampal Singh Jatin arrested by Haryana Police from his

ashram in Hisar

Sant Rampal arrested from his fortified Satlok Ashram in Hisar of Haryana. He will be produced
in the Haryana and Punjab High Court.
PESB recommended Sutirtha Bhattacharya as CMD of Coal

India Limited
His name was recommended by the Public Enterprises Services Board (PESB) on 19 November
2014.
Foreign Policy Magazine released list of 100 Global Thinkers

American Foreign Policy Magazine released a list of 100 Global Thinkers. Narendra Modi has
been placed at first position in the list of decision makers.
ISRO chosen for Indira Gandhi prize for Peace,

Disarmament and Development for 2014
ISRO will be conferred the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for
2014.
12th ASEAN-India Summit held in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar

The summit was held on the sidelines of 25th ASEAN Summit.
IBM launched its own free Web-based e-mail service, Verse

The company hopes IBM Verse will eventually replace Window's popular Outlook.
PM Narendra Modi announced measures to strengthen

relationships with Pacific Islands
PM Narendra Modi announced number of measures to strengthen relationships with Pacific
Islands. He announced the measures at the Pacific Island Leaders Meeting
Three MoUs signed between India and Fiji during visit of

PM Modi to Fiji
India and Fiji signed three agreements to strengthen bilateral relations. On his visit to Fiji, Modi
was accorded a traditional welcome ceremony at Albert Park.
9th East Asia Summit held in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar

The summit was held on the sidelines of the 25th ASEAN Summit.
Terry Walsh resigned as Chief Coach of Indian Hockey

team
Terry Walsh on 18 November 2014 resigned as Chief Coach of Indian hockey team after his
contractual talks with Hockey India (HI) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) broke down.
Shell India won 18000-crore rupees tax dispute case against

Income Tax department
Bombay High Court quashed IT departments 18000-crore rupees tax order against oil major
Shell India.
Oxford Dictionary named Vape as Word of the Year 2014

The Oxford Dictionary named Vape as Word of the Year 2014 and it was announced in
November 2014.
83rd Interpol General Assembly held in Monaco

83rd Interpol General Assembly was held at Grimaldi Forum in with the theme Turn Back
Crime: 100 Years of International Police Cooperation.
Tamil film director Rudraiya Chockalingam passed away

Veteran Tamil film director Rudraiya Chockalingam died on 19 November 2014 in Chennai
following a brief illness.
John Lang, the person who filed petition in 1854 on behalf of

Rani Lakshmibai against EIC
Prime Minister gifted Australian lawyer John Langs 1854 petition against the East India
Company to his Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott.
25th ASEAN Summit held in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar

Summit was held under the theme of Moving forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous
Community
Cricketer Suresh Raina became co-owner of HIL franchise

team Uttar Pradesh Wizards
With this he became the second Indian cricketer to get associated with HIL
President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated IITF 2014 in New

Delhi
The fair is conducted by India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO).
Legendary Japanese Actor Ken Takakura Died

Renowned Japanese actor Ken Takakura died on 10 November 2014 of lymphoma at a hospital
in Tokyo. He was 83.
Indian-American Neha Gupta won International Childrens

Peace Prize 2014
Neha Gupta was awarded the prestigious International Childrens Peace Prize 2014 by Desmond
Tutu in The Hague.
IREDA and US Exim Bank Signed MoU on cooperation on

clean energy investment
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd ( IREDA) and US Exim Bank signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with respect to cooperation on clean energy investment.
Finnish company Nokia launched Android-based N1 tablet

Finnish company Nokia on 18 November 2014 launched Android-based N1 tablet at the Slush
conference in Helsinki.
Ranbaxy sued US FDA over withdrawal of approvals for

generic drugs Nexium and Valcyte
Indian drug maker Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd sued US FDA over withdrawal of approvals for
generic copies of anti-ulcer drug Nexium and HIV infection drug Valcyte.
Dr Hasmukh Adhia nominated as Director on the Central

Board of Directors of RBI
Hasmukh Adhia is currently working as Secretary in Department of Financial Services, Union
Ministry of Finance.
Toyota and Honda launched hydrogen fuel-cell cars at Los

Angeles Auto Show
Toyota and Honda launched hydrogen fuel-cell cars at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Toyota
unveiled its Toyota Mirai whereas Honda unveiled its latest FCV Concept.
IEP released Global Terrorism Index 2014

Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) released Global Terrorism Index 2014.
Ninth G-20 Summit of Major Economies held in Brisbane

Ninth G-20 Summit was held in Brisbane, Australia and focused on promoting economic growth.
Global slavery Index 2014 released by Walk Free

Foundation
The Index ranks 167 countries in terms of the percentage of a national population and the total
number of people living in modern slavery country by country, region by region.
Akash surface-to-air missile test fired

Akash surface-to-air missile was test fired by the Indian Air Force (IAF) from Chandipur,
Odisha.
Exports declined by 5 percent to 7-month low of 26 billion

US dollars in October 2014
Merchandise exports declined by 5 percent to 7-month low of 26 billion US dollars in October
2014 resulting into widening of trade deficit to 13.3 billion US dollars in October 2014.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh visited Israel

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh visited Israel to strengthen bilateral relations between two
countries.
International Buddhist Conference 2014 held in Nepal

The International Buddhist Conference was held in Lumbini, Nepal with an objective of
preserving Buddhist culture and heritage.
Church of England paved way for the appointment of female

bishops
The Church of England on 17 November 2014 broke the centuries-old tradition by paving the
way for the appointment of female bishops.
Fourth India China joint military exercise Hand-in-Hand

2014 started in Pune
India-China Joint Training Exercise Hand-in-Hand 2014 started at Aundh Military Station in
Pune, Maharashtra.
Book titled Truth Always Prevails written by Sadruddin

Hashwani released
Penguin Books on 17 November 2014 released the Book titled Truth Always Prevails.
Union Government relaunched Kisan Vikas Patra scheme to

encourage small savings
The Union Government on 18 November 2014 relaunched Kisan Vikas Patra scheme (KVP) in
New Delhi to encourage the habit of small savings among the citizens.
SBI approved 1 billion US dollar loan for Adani Mining to

develop Carmichael coal mine proje
The announcement related to the signing of memorandum of understanding between Adani
Group and SBI was made in the third week of November 2014.
India and Australia signed five pacts and agreed on early

closure of Civil Nuclear Deal
India and Australia on 18 November 2014 signed five pacts on social security, transfer of
sentenced prisoners, combating narcotics trade, tourism, and Arts and Culture.
Pandit Jasraj conferred with Sumitra Charat Ram Award

2014 for Lifetime Achievement
Veteran classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj was on 17 November 2014 conferred with the Sumitra
Charat Ram Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Assam government presented 1st state bravery award to

Gunjan Sarma
Gunjan Sarma won the first state bravery award of Assam for saving lives of 10 school children
who were taken hostage by a gunman.
Michel Kafando chosen as the Interim President of Burkina

Faso
Diplomat Michel Kafando was on 17 November 2014 chosen as interim president of Burkina
Faso after its long-time President Blaise Compaore was forced to resign on 31 October 2014.
FDA withdrew previously granted marketing approvals for

anti-ulcer and HIV infection drug of Ranbaxy
FDA withdrew the previously granted tentative marketing approvals for the Ranbaxys anti-ulcer
drug Nexium and HIV infection drug Valcyte.
GVK Bio signed definitive agreement to acquire Vanta

Bioscience
Hyderabad-based GVK Bio signed definitive agreement to acquire US-based Vanta Bioscience.
Myntra.com named Kangana Ranaut as its brand

ambassador
Leading online fashion store Myntra.com named Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut as its brand
ambassador.
China and Australia signed Free Trade Agreement

China and Australia signed a major Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
NSDC signed MoU with Tata Motors for skill development

programmmes in automotive sector
NSDC signed MoU with Tata Motors for collaboration on various skill development
programmes in the automotive sector.
The G20 Summit 2014 concluded with Brisbane Action Plan

The G20 Summit was held in Brisbane, Australia and G20 leaders released the final
communique known as the Brisbane Action Plan.
China to promote travel to countries along Silk Road belt in

2015
CNTA will promote travel by Chinese tourists to countries along the Silk Road belt in 2015.
China to host G20 Summit of the emerging economies in

2016
China will play host to the Group of Twenty (G20) Summit of the emerging economies in 2016.
The decision was announced by Australian PM Tony Abbott on 16 November 2014 in Brisbane.
SAIL Chairman CS Verma received IIM- JRD Tata Award

for Excellence in Corporate leadership
SAIL Chairman CS Verma was conferred with the IIM- JRD Tata Award for Excellence in
Corporate leadership in Metallurgical Industries for the year 2014.
India cricket team won the 5-match ODI series against Sri
Lanka by 5-0
India won 5-match ODI series against Sri Lanka 5-0 after winning the final played at JSCA
Stadium Complex in Ranchi.
India and Republic of Korea signed MoU on Technical

Cooperation in the Railway sector
India and Republic of Korea signed an A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate
technical cooperation in Railway sector between the two countries.
Klaus Werner Iohannis won Romanian presidential

elections 2014
The mayor of Sibiu Klaus Werner Iohannis on 16 November 2014 won the 2014 presidential
elections in Romania by defeating Prime Minister Victor Ponta of Social Democratic Party
(PSD).
Modi Express in honour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

flagged off in Melbourne, Australia
A four boggy train named Modi Express was flagged off by an Australian Minister Matthew Guy
in Melbourne.
Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic won ATP World Tour

Finals
Novak Djokovic won this year's ATP World Tour finals after Roger Federer withdrew from the
title clash due to a back injury.
Sudbury Basin impact crater, one of the oldest and largest,

formed due to comet impact: Study
Researchers suggest that one of the oldest craters on Earth in Sudbury Basin area located in
Ontario, Canada was created from a comet.
ONGC to invest 10600 crore rupees in two projects in

Western offshore
ONGC approved two major projects entailing an investment of 10600 crore rupees to enhance
production from Western Offshore fields.
Shalabh Seth appointed as the Managing Director of

SABMiller India Pvt Ltd
Shalabh Seth was on 15 November 2014 appointed as the Managing Director (MD) of
SABMiller India Pvt Ltd by replacing Grant Liversage.
Senior Indian National Congress leader of Odisha Mohan

Nag passed away
Senior Indian National Congress leader and former Odisha Minister of Health & Family
Planning Mohan Nag died on 15 November 2014 at Bhubaneswar.
Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth won China open

singles titles of Badminton
Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth won womens and mens singles title of the China Open
Super Series Premier of Badminton.
Question Hour in Rajya Sabha shifted from 11 am to 12

noon
The move aimed to ensure disruption-free proceedings during this segment.
Two states, three UTs achieve 100 percent financial inclusion

under PM Jan Dhan Yojana
Three Union Territories (UTs) namely Chandigarh, Puducherry and Lakshadweep achieved 100
percent financial inclusion.
Panasonic launched smartphone ElugaS

Panasonic India launched Smartphone Eluga S, priced at 11190 rupees.
China launched remote sensing satellite Yaogan-23

China launched remote sensing satellite Yaogan-23 from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre.
Union Ministry of HRD decided to use Sanskrit as 3rd

language in KVs in place of German language
The decision to discontinue German was taken after the meeting of Board of Governors of
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) on 27 October 2014.
FIPB approved HDFC Bank proposal to raise 74 percent

foreign holding ceiling
The Foreign Investment Promotion Board approved to raise foreign investment ceiling of HDFC
Bank to 74 percent.
Iraqi forces recaptured strategic town of Baiji from ISIS

Iraqi forces recaptured the strategic northern town of Baiji from ISIS militants and lifted siege of
the oil refinery.
Ratan Tata inducted on board of the INTERPOL

Foundation
Ratan Tata was inducted on the board of INTERPOL Foundation to contribute to two new global
initiatives aimed at combating organised crime and terrorist activities by the foundation.
Results of biennial elections to Rajya Sabha from UP and

Uttarakhand declared
Manohar Parrikar and nine other leaders elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh.
Union Government launched the nationwide Bal Swachhta

Mission
Union Government launched the National Bal Swachhta Mission. It also launched Udaan
programme for girls, which seeks to prepare them for the IIT-JEE.
DD National to be re-launched with tagline Desh Ka Apna

Channel
The new look promises fresh content and will provide wholesome entertainment to the viewers
from 17 November 2014.
Philae lander of Rosetta Mission landed on Comet 67P

ESAs Rosetta mission landed its Philae probe on the surface of Comet 67P/ Churyumov
Gerasimenko
Union Government announced concessions for minority

refugees from Pakistan and Afghanistan
Union Government relaxed Indian citizenship norms for Hindu and Sikh refugees from Pakistan
and Afghanistan who entered India before 31 December 2014.
Union Government launched Maulana Azad National

Academy for Skills
Union Ministry of Minorities Affairs launched the MANAS to impart training to youths.
Google Nexus 6: Designed Big and Round but Expensive

Google Nexus 6, the first phablet of search engine giant Google, was officially unveiled.
Farhan Akhtar appointed as UN Women Goodwill

Ambassador for South Asia
Farhan Akhtar became the first male ever to be chosen as a Goodwill Ambassador of UN
Women from South Asia.
Ratan Tata announced to invest in Furniture e-tailer Urban

Ladder
Chairman Emeritus Tata Sons Ratan Tata on 14 November 2014 announced to invest in online
furniture company Urban Ladder.
UK, France, Nepal supported G4 nation for permanent

member of UNSC
The UK, France and Nepal supported candidature of India, Germany, Brazil and Japan as a
permanent member of a reformed UNSC.
World Pneumonia Day observed across the world on 12

November
World Pneumonia Day observed across world with theme: Universal access to pneumonia
prevention and care.
Boko Haram militants seized northeastern Nigerian town of

Chibok
Boko Haram militants seized the northeastern Nigerian town of Chibok, the town from where
they kidnapped more than 200 schoolgirls in April 2014.
India successfully test-fired Dhanush ballistic missile

SFC of the defence force successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable Dhanush ballistic missile
from a naval ship off the Odisha coast.
Radio Kashmir Jammu won Gandhian Philosophy and

Public Service Broadcasting award 2014
Radio Kashmir Jammu won prestigious Gandhian Philosophy and Public Service Broadcasting
award 2014 for its programme Jeevan Rekha.
Nuclear capable Prithvi-II surface to surface missile testfired

Prithvi-II surface-to-surface missile was test-fired at Chandipur, Odisha.
CRY launched Project Unlearn to end child labour

Child Rights and You launched Project Unlearn with an aim to end child labour and encourage
children to go to school.
SC disclosed names involved in IPL spot fixing probe done

by Mudgal Committee
Supreme Court disclosed names N Srinivasan and Gurunath Meiyappan involved in IPL spot
fixing probe done by Mudgal Committee.
India-US agreed to resolve differences over public

stockholding for food security under WTO
India and the US agreed to resolve their differences over public stockholding for food security
and opened path for TFA of WTO.
Childrens Day observed across India on 14 November

Childrens Day also known as Bal Diwas was celebrated in India on 14 November 2014, the
125th birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru.
Republican Mitch McConnell elected as the Majority Leader

of US Senate
Mitch McConnell was elected as the Majority Leader of the 100-member US Senate. He became
the Majority leader after he was unanimously re-elected by the Republicans.
Veteran sports scribe Chandrasekhar P Sant passed away

Veteran sports scribe and President of the Sports Journalists Association of Mumbai
Chandrasekhar P Sant died on 13 November 2014 following a massive heart attack.
Union MoEF launched GIS-based Decision Support System

GIS-based Decision Support System launched by Union MoEF to help in taking informed
decisions and smoothen regulatory process.
Facebook launched video creation tool Say Thanks

Facebook launched new tool called Say Thanks. This will enable users to put together a video
filled with photos and other posts between them and a friend.
Chhattisgarh government ordered judicial probe into

sterlisation tragedy
Chhattisgarh government ordered judicial probe into the sterlisation tragedy that claimed lives of
15 women in Bilaspur.
The US and China agreed to cut greenhouse gas emissions

China and the US on 12 November 2014 agreed to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
WHO released Guidelines for Indoor Air Quality:

Household Fuel Combustion
World Health Organisation released first-ever guidelines for indoor air quality: household fuel
combustion.
Former Indian cricketer Kapil Dev Launched Social

Gamified Collaboration Platform called SloPho
Former Indian cricketer and captain of Indian team, Kapil Dev, on 12 November 2014 launched
a social gamified collaboration platform called SloPho
ICC announced Ambassadors for ICC Cricket World Cup

2015
ICC announced its ambassadors for ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2015. Indias Kohli is
among 5 cricketers selected for the job.
7th Summit on Global Agenda held in UAE

The Seventh Summit on the Global Agenda was held in UAE from 9 November 2014 to 11
November 2014.
Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma scored the highest ODI score

ever of 264
The Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma scored the highest ODI score ever of 264 runs. The score of
264 runs is also the second-highest List A score.
SC of Sri Lanka gave nod for third term to President

Mahinda Rajapaksa
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa can be re-elected for third term, as there is no legal or
constitutional barrier preventing him from doing so.
Cognizant Technology acquired digital solution company

Odecee in Australia

Cognizant Technology on 12 November 2014 acquired Odecee in Australia
22nd APEC Summit held in Beijing

22nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit was held in Beijing, China on 9
November 2014- 11 November 2014.
Uber announced to launch mobile wallet for payments

following RBI norms
The taxi-hailing smartphone app Uber on 12 November 2014 announced to launch a mobile
wallet in India.
India and UK announced Newton-Bhabha Fund to scale up

bilateral research & innovation relationship
India and UK announced Newton-Bhabha Fund to scale up their bilateral research & innovation
relationship to a greater level.
Russia signed agreement with Iran to build two more

nuclear reactors
Russia and Iran inked a contract to build two nuclear reactors at Irans first Russia-built nuclear
plant in Bushehr.
WEF hosted the 29th India Economic Summit in New Delhi


The World Economic Forum (WEF) in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry
(CII) hosted the India Economic Summit in New Delhi from 4 November 2014 to 6 November
2014.
Azerbaijan shot down Armenian Military Helicopter, Mi-24

Azerbaijan Defence Minister announced that its force has shot down an Armenian Military
Helicopter, Mi-24 combat helicopter for violating its airspace.
WEF hosted the 29th India Economic Summit in New Delhi

The World Economic Forum (WEF) in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry
(CII) hosted the India Economic Summit in New Delhi from 4 November 2014 to 6 November
2014.
Azerbaijan shot down Armenian Military Helicopter, Mi-24

Azerbaijan Defence Minister announced that its force has shot down an Armenian Military
Helicopter, Mi-24 combat helicopter for violating its airspace.
President Pranab Mukherjee visited Bhutan

President Pranab Mukherjee visited Bhutan to strengthen ties between the two countries.
Ravi Chopra, director of famous TV show Mahabharata,

died at 68
Ravi Chopra, director of famous television (TV) show Mahabharata, died in Breach Candy
Hospital, Mumbai on 12 November 2014.
Union Government constituted IMC for smooth allocation of

cancelled coal blocks
Union Coal Ministry constituted high-level inter-ministerial committee to ensure smooth
allocation of 204 cancelled coal blocks.
Public Sector Banks employee went on strike over wage

revision
Public Sector Banks Employee went on a nationwide strike to press for wage revision.
Pizza Hut announced to change their brand and unveil new

logo
Pizza Hut announced to change their brand and unveil a new logo.
Haribhau Bagde of BJP elected as new Speaker of

Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
Senior BJP legislator Haribhau Bagde was on 12 November 2014 was elected as new Speaker of
the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.
Toyota Motor Corp announced to recall vehicles globally

Toyota Motor Corp announced to recall around 361800 vehicles world-wide.
Alibaba made the record of earning 9.3 billion US dollars on

a single day
Chinas online retail giant, Alibaba made the record of earning 9.3 billion US dollars in sales on
a single day.
IFC arm of World Bank issued 10billion rupee Masala bond

to fund infrastructure development
International Finance Corp (IFC) on 11 November 2014 issued 10 billion rupee Masala bond to
fund infrastructure development.
22nd APEC Summit Concluded with Chinese trade pact

plan
The 22nd Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Summit was concluded on 11 November
2014.
BWF provisionally suspended Lee Chong Wei due to antidoping regulation violation
Badminton World Federation (BWF) on 11 November 2014 provisionally suspended Malaysian
badminton player and World No. 1 Lee Chong Wei due to an apparent anti-doping regulation
violation.
Amazon planning to leverage India Post network to ramp up

its delivery mechanism

Amazon proposed a plan to Union Government to allow it to use new technologies such as realtime tracking and monitoring devices on the India Post network.
Flipkart appointed Rishi Vasudev and P Balakrishnan as

Vice President
The largest online retailer of India Flipkart on 12 November 2014 appointed two new members
Rishi Vasudev and P Balakrishnan as Vice President.
Public Service Broadcasting Day observed on 12 November

Public Service Broadcasting Day was observed across India on 12 November in remember
Mahatma Gandhis visit to AIR to address refugees from Pakistan.
Union Government banned militant outfit KLO operating in

WB, Assam
Union Government banned militant outfit Kamatapur Liberation Organisation that operates in
West Bengal and Assam.
CM Devendra Fadnavis led government won trust vote in

Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
Devendra Fadnavis Government won the trust vote in Maharashtra Assembly through Voice
Vote. Haribhau Bagde elected as new speaker.
Act East Policy: the new buzzword in Indian Foreign Policy

Act East Policy was recently in news due to the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to
Myanmar to attend the India-ASEAN Summit and the 18-nation East Asia Summit.
Indian-American Aditi Hardikar appointed as new White

house LGBT liaison
Indian-American Aditi Hardikar was on 11 November 2014 appointed to a key White House
position as liaison with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community.
National Education Day observed on 11 November

National Education Day (NED) was observed in mark of the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul
Kalam Azad.
Former IPS Officer K C Reddy appointed as the member of

UN probe panel on Gaza
Former Indian Police Service (IPS) Officer K C Reddy was on 11 November 2014 appointed as
the member of United Nations (UN) probe panel on Gaza.
UN Chief Ban Ki Moon constituted a Gaza war inquiry

headed by Patrick Cammaert
Ban Ki Moon appointed a five-member panel to investigate Israeli attacks on UN shelters during
the Gaza war and the discovery of Hamas weapons at UN sites.
Yahoo Inc acquired digital video advertising service

BrightRol
Technology giant Yahoo Inc on 11 November 2014 acquired digital video advertising service
BrightRoll for about 640 million US dollars.
Kerala became first state with bank accounts for all families
Kerala became the first state in the country to have 100 percent bank accounts for all families
under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna (PMJDY).
Sixth World Ayurveda Congress held in New Delhi

Sixth World Ayurveda Congress (WAC) was held in New Delhi with theme Health Challenges
and Ayurveda.
Microsoft launched Lumia 535 with 5-Megapixel Front

Camera
Microsoft on 11 November 2014 launched Lumia 535 with 5-megapixel front camera. Lumia
535 is the first smartphone launched by Microsoft with its own branding..
Salgaocar FC won Durand Cup 2014

Salgaocar FC won Durand Cup on 8 November 2014 and emerged as Durand Cup champion for
the third time.
International Cricket Council raised World Cup prize

money by 20 percent
ICC raised World Cup prize money by 20 percent.
Times Internet acquired Cricbuzz.com

Times Internet Ltd acquired Cricbuzz com, is a leading cricket news and information destination
on web and mobile.
Union Government raised 10000 crore rupees through Cash

Management Bills
On behalf of the government, RBI conducted the 42 day CMB auction and saved 1.75 percentage
points on interest for the exchequer.
India-Israel joint venture missile LRSAM successfully test

fired in Israel
Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) Barak 8 missile, the missile co-developed by
India and Israel...
China lifted ban on Social networking websites at APEC

Summit
China on lifted ban on social networking websites like Face book, Twitter for reporters.
RBI tightened NBFC norms by requiring them to have

stronger capital base
RBI issued the revised Regulatory Framework for NBFCs, by requiring them to have a much
stronger capital base.
UN's Syria mediator proposed UN truce plan for Aleppo

Syrian President Bashar Al Assad has accepted the proposal of UN Special envoy to Syria,
Staffan de Mistura to suspend fighting in Aleppo.
Jawed Usmani appointed as State Chief Information

Commissioner in UP
Jawed Usmani selected as Chief Information Commissioner by the Governor of UP Ram Naik.
The US and China agreed to extend visa validity for ten

years
The US and China agreed to grant visas valid for up to ten years to visitors between the two
countries.
Bomb attack in GTS College in Potiskum of Nigeria

A suicide bomb attack in Potiskum Nigeria killed many people and injured students who
gathered for the weekly assembly at the GTS College.
Council of EU extended ban on deep-sea shark fishing

Council of EU extended ban on deep-sea shark fishing for the European fleet for at least another
2 years, with only Spain and Portugal voting against.
Noted scholar and JNU professor Mathias Samuel Soundra

Pandian died
Noted scholar and JNU professor Mathias Samuel Soundra Pandian died on 10 November 2014
following a sudden heart attack.
Mannan Kumar Mishra and S. Prabakaran re-elected to

Bar Council of India
The Bar Council of India (BCI) re-elected Mannan Kumar Mishra and S. Prabakaran as
Chairman and Co-chairman respectively.
Ministry of Railways and MoRT&H signed MoU to

construct ROB/RUBs on National Highways
Ministry of Railways and Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRT&H) on 10 November
2014 signed Memorandum of Understanding.
China-Japan held talks for the first time in two years during
APEC Summit in Beijing

This was the first meeting in two years between the leaders of the two countries.
Operation Neptune Spear

The US Navy SEAL who killed Osama bin Laden on 2 May 2011 during Operation Neptune
Spear revealed his identity. He was Robert ONeill.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Jeevan PramaanDigital Life Certificate for Pensioners
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 10 November 2014 launched the Jeevan Pramaan- an
Aadhar based Digital Life Certificate for pensioners.
Union Government imposed fresh restrictions on overseas

travels by bureaucrats
The Union Government on 10 November 2014 imposed fresh restrictions on foreign tours by
bureaucrats.
Jnanpith award 2013 conferred on Hindi poet Kedarnath

Singh
President conferred the Jnanpith Award 2013 on eminent Hindi poet Kedarnath Singh for his
outstanding contribution towards Indian literature.
Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil elected as Maharashtra CLP

leader

Former state minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil was on 10 November 2014 elected as the
Congress Legislature Party (CLP ) leader in Maharashtra.
GS Sandhu appointed as Chairman of National Chemical

Weapon Convention
The Union Government on 3 November 2014 appointed GS Sandhu as Chairman of National
Chemical Weapon Convention.
Darjeeling Zoo received The Earth Heroes Award 2014

The Darjeeling Zoo or the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park was on 1 November 2014
selected for the prestigious International Award The Earth Heroes Award 2014.
Toshiba to invest 30 million US dollars in India

Toshiba Corporation of Japan announced that the company will invest about 30 million US
dollar to expand business in India.
China and Russia signed energy cooperation agreements

China and Russia signed energy cooperation agreements.
Hanumappa Sudarshan won 10th India Social Entrepreneur

of the Year 2014 Award
Hanumappa Sudarshan of Karuna Trust on 4 Novenber 2014 won the 10th India Social
Entrepreneur of the Year 2014 award.
India tested nuclear capable Agni-II missile from Wheeler

Island
India test fired nuclear-capable Agni-II strategic ballistic missile.
Baldev Raj Mahajan appointed as new AG of Haryana

Haryana Government was on 10 November 2014 appointed Baldev Raj Mahajan, senior
advocate, Punjab and Haryana High Court, as Advocate General (AG) with immediate effect.
25th anniversary of Fall of Berlin Wall celebrated in

Germany
Germany celebrated the 25th anniversary of fall of the Berlin Wall on 9 November 2014.
Indian-originated radiographer Fawzia Peer elected as

ISRRT President
An Indian-originated radiographer Dr Fawzia Peer was on 9 November 2014 elected as the
president of ISRRT.
Hockey India announced Hockey India Annual Awards

Hockey India on 10 November 2014 announced the Hockey India Annual Awards.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expanded Council of

Ministers with 21 new faces
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in its first cabinet expansion added 21 more ministers to his
government.
Catalonia held non-binding vote on independence

The people of Catalonia held non-binding vote on independence on 9 November 2014.
India won four match Men's Hockey Test series against

Australia
Indian Mens Hockey team won four match series against Australia played at Perth Hockey
Stadium, 3-1.
India-Israel joint venture missile LRSAM successfully test

fired in Israel
Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) Barak 8 missile, the missile co-developed by
India and Israel...
China lifted ban on Social networking websites at APEC

Summit
China on lifted ban on social networking websites like Face book, Twitter for reporters.
RBI tightened NBFC norms by requiring them to have

stronger capital base
RBI issued the revised Regulatory Framework for NBFCs, by requiring them to have a much
stronger capital base.
UN's Syria mediator proposed UN truce plan for Aleppo

Syrian President Bashar Al Assad has accepted the proposal of UN Special envoy to Syria,
Staffan de Mistura to suspend fighting in Aleppo.
Jawed Usmani appointed as State Chief Information

Commissioner in UP
Jawed Usmani selected as Chief Information Commissioner by the Governor of UP Ram Naik.
The US and China agreed to extend visa validity for ten

years
The US and China agreed to grant visas valid for up to ten years to visitors between the two
countries.
Bomb attack in GTS College in Potiskum of Nigeria

A suicide bomb attack in Potiskum Nigeria killed many people and injured students who
gathered for the weekly assembly at the GTS College.
Council of EU extended ban on deep-sea shark fishing

Council of EU extended ban on deep-sea shark fishing for the European fleet for at least another
2 years, with only Spain and Portugal voting against.
Noted scholar and JNU professor Mathias Samuel Soundra

Pandian died
Noted scholar and JNU professor Mathias Samuel Soundra Pandian died on 10 November 2014
following a sudden heart attack.
Mannan Kumar Mishra and S. Prabakaran re-elected to

Bar Council of India
The Bar Council of India (BCI) re-elected Mannan Kumar Mishra and S. Prabakaran as
Chairman and Co-chairman respectively.
Ministry of Railways and MoRT&H signed MoU to

construct ROB/RUBs on National Highways
Ministry of Railways and Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRT&H) on 10 November
2014 signed Memorandum of Understanding.
China-Japan held talks for the first time in two years during
APEC Summit in Beijing
This was the first meeting in two years between the leaders of the two countries.
Operation Neptune Spear

The US Navy SEAL who killed Osama bin Laden on 2 May 2011 during Operation Neptune
Spear revealed his identity. He was Robert ONeill.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Jeevan PramaanDigital Life Certificate for Pensioners
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 10 November 2014 launched the Jeevan Pramaan- an
Aadhar based Digital Life Certificate for pensioners.
Union Government imposed fresh restrictions on overseas

travels by bureaucrats
The Union Government on 10 November 2014 imposed fresh restrictions on foreign tours by
bureaucrats.
Jnanpith award 2013 conferred on Hindi poet Kedarnath

Singh
President conferred the Jnanpith Award 2013 on eminent Hindi poet Kedarnath Singh for his
outstanding contribution towards Indian literature.
Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil elected as Maharashtra CLP

leader
Former state minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil was on 10 November 2014 elected as the
Congress Legislature Party (CLP ) leader in Maharashtra.
GS Sandhu appointed as Chairman of National Chemical

Weapon Convention
The Union Government on 3 November 2014 appointed GS Sandhu as Chairman of National
Chemical Weapon Convention.
Darjeeling Zoo received The Earth Heroes Award 2014

The Darjeeling Zoo or the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park was on 1 November 2014
selected for the prestigious International Award The Earth Heroes Award 2014.
Toshiba to invest 30 million US dollars in India

Toshiba Corporation of Japan announced that the company will invest about 30 million US
dollar to expand business in India.
China and Russia signed energy cooperation agreements

China and Russia signed energy cooperation agreements.
Hanumappa Sudarshan won 10th India Social Entrepreneur

of the Year 2014 Award
Hanumappa Sudarshan of Karuna Trust on 4 Novenber 2014 won the 10th India Social
Entrepreneur of the Year 2014 award.
India tested nuclear capable Agni-II missile from Wheeler

Island
India test fired nuclear-capable Agni-II strategic ballistic missile.
Baldev Raj Mahajan appointed as new AG of Haryana

Haryana Government was on 10 November 2014 appointed Baldev Raj Mahajan, senior
advocate, Punjab and Haryana High Court, as Advocate General (AG) with immediate effect.
25th anniversary of Fall of Berlin Wall celebrated in

Germany
Germany celebrated the 25th anniversary of fall of the Berlin Wall on 9 November 2014.
Indian-originated radiographer Fawzia Peer elected as

ISRRT President
An Indian-originated radiographer Dr Fawzia Peer was on 9 November 2014 elected as the
president of ISRRT.
Hockey India announced Hockey India Annual Awards

Hockey India on 10 November 2014 announced the Hockey India Annual Awards.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expanded Council of

Ministers with 21 new faces
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in its first cabinet expansion added 21 more ministers to his
government.
Catalonia held non-binding vote on independence

The people of Catalonia held non-binding vote on independence on 9 November 2014.
India won four match Men's Hockey Test series against

Australia
Indian Mens Hockey team won four match series against Australia played at Perth Hockey
Stadium, 3-1.
Auxiliary Vessel TRV-72 of Indian Navy sank off

Visakhapatnam coast
Indian Navys Torpedo Recovery Vessel, TRV-72 sank off the Visakhapatnam coast during a
naval exercise killing one sailor.
Lenovo completed acquisition of Motorola Mobility

Chinese PC maker Lenovo completed the acquisition of Motorola Mobility from Google on 30
October 2014.
Airtel Called off 700 Crore Rupees deal with Loop Mobile
Airtel on 5 November 2014 called off the 700 crore rupees deal with Loop Mobile. Airtel had
signed the deal with Loop Mobile in February 2014
Indian-American Niraj Antani at 23 became one of the

youngest state lawmakers in US
Indian-American Niraj Antani on 5 November 2014 was elected to the Ohio House of
Representatives.
Shubham Banerjee: the young entrepreneur of Silicon

Valley
Shubam Banerjee, the inventor of the Braille printer Braigo v2.0, which promises to be worlds
cheapest and lightest Braille printer
Scientists for the first time tracked the entire route of

migratory bird Amur Falcon
Scientists for the first time tracked the entire route of migratory bird Amur Falcon.
20th India Russia Inter-Governmental Commission Meet

held in New Delhi
The Twentieth Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade,

Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) was held in New
Delhi on 5 November 2014.
Angelo Mathews named as captain of the ICC Test Team of

the Year 2014
Angelo Mathews was named as captain of the ICC Test Team of the Year 2014 by a panel
chaired by Anil Kumble.
Forbes list of World's Most Powerful People 2014 released

The Forbes list of the World's Most Powerful People 2014 was released on 5 November 2014.
Sanjay Baweja appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of

Flipkart
Sanjay Baweja was on 5 November 2014 appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of eretailer Flipkart.
Union Cabinet approved the treaty on transfer of sentenced

persons between India and Nigeria
The Union Cabinet gave its approval for signing a treaty on transfer of sentenced persons
between India and Nigeria.
Indonesia announced to support establishment of Asian

Infrastructure Investment Bank

Indonesia on 3 November 2014 announced to support the establishment of Chinese-led Asian
Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
PM adopted Jayapur village in Varanasi under Saansad

Adarsh Gram Yojana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 5 November 2014 adopted Jayapur village in Varanasi under
Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY).
Mahendra Singh Dhoni named as captain of ICC ODI Team

of the Year 2014
Mahendra Singh Dhoni on 5 November 2014 was named as the captain of ICC OCI Team of the
Year 2014.
Union Government re-constituted PM's Council on climate

change
PMs Council on Climate Change re-constituted to monitor formulation of action plans in area of
assessment, adaptation and mitigation of climate change.
Commemorative Stamp on Liver Transplant in India

released
The Commemorative Postage stamp on Liver Transplantation in India was released on 4
November 2014.
Sachin Tendulkar's autobiography Playing It My Way

launched
Sachin Tendulkars autobiography Playing It My Way was launched in Mumbai in presence of
some of his former teammates, celebrities and family members.
US Republican Party won the control of the Senate in the US

mid-term elections 2014
The Republican Party of United States on 5 November 2014 won the control of the Senate in the
US mid-term elections 2014 after defeating the Democrats.
Mumbai recorded the largest number of Internet users in

India in 2014
Mumbai recorded the largest number of internet users in India in 2014. This was revealed by a
study conducted by the IAMAI
HDFC became first listed Indian company to have 75%

shareholding by FIIs
The mortgage financier HDFC became the first listed Indian company among the 30 SENSEX
firms to have more than 75 percent shareholding by FIIs
World's first inhalable Ebola vaccine passed animal tests

Scientists from the University of Texas on 4 November 2014 confirmed that the Worlds first
inhalable Ebola vaccine passed animal tests.
Rakesh Kapoor: the CEO of Reckitt Benckiser Group

Rakesh Kapoor, the India-born Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the UK-headquartered Reckitt
Benckiser Group Plc, said he was influenced by the Swachh Bharat Campaign
Nikki Haley won second term as South Carolina Governor

Indian-American Nikki Haley on 4 November 2014 won second term as South Carolina
Governor.
Fabiola Gianotti appointed as first woman chief of CERN

The Italian physicist Fabiola Gianotti on 4 November 2014 was appointed as first woman chief
of CERN particle physics research centre.
Oil prices slipped to four-year low of 82.82 US dollars per

Barrel
The global benchmark, Brent crude oil, dropped 1.96 US dollar from 84.78 US dollars per barrel
to 82.82 US dollars per barrel on 4 November 2014.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar won LG Peoples Choice Awards

Cricketer Bhuvneshwar Kumar won LG Peoples Choice Award 2014. He is the third Indian
player after Sachin and Dhoni to win the coveted prize.
Harappan era drawings discovered near Hampi, Karnataka

Pictographs of Harappan (Sindhu) era discovered near Hampi. The pictographs are available in
Gondi dialect.
Pentagon tabled report Progress Towards Security and

Stability in Afghanistan in the US Congress
Pentagon in its report on Progress Towards Security and Stability in accused Pakistan by saying
that militants continue to operate from Pakistan territory.
Fallstreak Hole Cloud formation spotted in Australian Skies

Fallstreak Hole cloud appeared in the sky over Gippsland in eastern Victoria. This formation
seemed just like a rainbow-streaked alien spaceship.
Narinder Batra awarded with the President's Award of

International Hockey Federation
Narinder Batra on 4 November 2014 was awarded the prestigious President's Award by the
International Hockey Federation (FIH) at Morocco.
BSP National General Secretary Akhilesh Das Gupta

resigned
Bahujan Samaj Party national general secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Akhilesh Das Gupta on 3
November 2014 resigned from the party with immediate effect.
23rd Mela Ghadri Babeyan Da held in Jalandhar, Punjab

23rd Mela Ghadri Babeyan Da was held at Desh Bhagat Yaadgar Hall in Jalandhar, Punjab.
Israel Parliament passed law to prevent Palestinian prisoner

deals
Israels Parliament passed law to block the release of Palestinian prisoners convicted for murder
in any future, peace negotiations.
Huge Response to JagranJosh.Com MBA Champion

Competition
MBA CHAMPION competition launched by Indias No. 1 Education Website JagranJosh.com
recently saw a huge response.
IOC welcomed the UN resolution on Sports as a means to

promote peace
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on 3 November 2014 welcomed the United Nations
resolution on Sports as a means to promote education, health, development and peace.
Law Commission recommended repeal of 73 more obsolete

statutes
The Law Commission headed by Justice (retd) A P Shah on 3 November 2014 recommended
repeal of 73 more obsolete statutes.
Mallikarjun Kharge inducted into the three-member CIC

selection committee
Mallikarjun Kharge was inducted into the three-member selection committee that will select the
Chief Information Commissioner.
Mauritius assured to help SIT of Indian government in its

probe to unearth black money
Mauritius conveyed to Indian government that it is ready to support its Special Investigation
Team (SIT) to unearth black money.
India-Sri Lanka started joint military exercise, Mithra

Shakti
Indian and Sri Lankan Special Forces have started nearly three-week military exercise Mithra
Shakthi.
Maruti Suzuki launched Indias cheapest automatic car Alto

K10
Maruti Suzuki launched a new version of Automatic car called Alto K10.
Hasmukh Adhia appointed as Union Financial Services

Secretary

Government appointed Gujarat-cadre Hasmukh Adhia as the Financial Services Secretary. He
has succeeded GS Sandhu.
S&P downgraded credit rating of Indian Overseas Bank to

speculative grade
Global rating agency Standard & Poor on 3 November 2014 lowered credit rating of state-owned
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) to speculative grade.
Bill Gates announced to donate 500 million US dollars to

fight malaria
Bill Gates announced to donate 500 million US dollars to fight malaria and other infectious
diseases in the developing world.
Google announced the launch of ILIA to promote Indic

language content online
Google India created Indian Language Internet Alliance in partnership with various content
providers to make available local language content on the internet.
Marutis Swift and Nissans Datsun GO get zero stars in

safety rating
Swift of Maruti Suzuki and Datsun GO of Nissan on 3 November 2014 failed the crash tests and
got zero stars in safety rating for their adult occupant protection.
Mudgal Committee on IPL Spot Fixing submitted final

report to Supreme Court
Justice Mukul Mudgal Committee submitted its final report on Indian Premier League betting
and spot-fixing scandal to the Supreme Court.
Union Cabinet approved dissolution of Delhi legislative

assembly
Union Cabinet on 4 November 2014 approved dissolution of Delhi legislative assembly.
New tower of World Trade Center re-opened 13 years after

9/11 attacks
World Trade Center of US re-opened its new tower for business after the original tower were
destroyed in the 9/11 terrorist attack.
Ashok Kumar appointed as DGP of Tamil Nadu

A 1982 batch IPS officer Ashok Kumar was on 3 November 2014 appointed as the DirectorGeneral of Police (DGP) of Tamil Nadu.
Manmohan Singh received the Grand Cordon of the Order

of the Paulownia Flowers
Manmohan Singh on 3 November 2014 was chosen for Japans top national award The Grand
Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers 2014.
ISIS massacred 322 people of Iraqi Al-Bu Nimr tribe in

Anbar
Anbar in Iraq was in news because of massacre of 322 people of Iraqi Al-Bu Nimr tribe by ISIS
militant group on 2 November 2014
Indian Navy to commemorate 1000th-year of coronation of

Rajendra Chola
Indian Navy on 3 November 2014 announced to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of the
coronation of ancient Tamil King Rajendra Chola with a series of activities.
European Aviation Safety Agency approved Airbus and

Boeing pilot training
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on 2 November 2014 gave its approval for
training Airbus A320 and Boeing pilots.
Hockey India President Narinder Batra became a member

of FIH Executive Board
Hockey India President Narinder Batra on 2 November 2014 became a member of International
Hockey Federation (FIH) Executive Board.
UN chief Ban Ki-moon launched global campaign to end

female genital mutilation
United Nations (UN) chief Ban Ki-moon on 30 0ctober 2014 launched a global campaign in
Kenya to end the deadly practice of female genital mutilation.
Bomb blast at Wagah border in Pakistan side

Suicide bomber detonated a bomb at Wagah border in Pakistani side. At least 55 people
including 11 women were killed in the incident.
Historic Nazi gate with cynical slogan Work Sets You Free
stolen from Dachau camp
Germanys historic wrought-iron gate bearing the Nazis cynical slogan, Arbeit macht frei stolen
from the former Dachau concentration camp.
SC held kitchen of Delhi Gymkhana Club is a factory under

ESI Act, 1948
The Supreme Court (SC) of India on 2 November 2014 held that the kitchen of Delhi Gymkhana
Club is a factory under Employees State Insurance (ESI) Act, 1948.
Union Government announced measures to rejuvenate

Goas shipping industry
Union Government announced series of measures to help rejuvenate the shipping industry in Goa
and development of the Marmugao port.
Veteran Bollywood actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar died

Veteran Bollywood actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar died on 3 November 2014 in Mumbai following
lung infection.
Legendary jazz clarinetist Acker Bilk died

English clarinet player Acker Bilk died on 2 November 2014 in Bath, southwestern England
Central Zone defeated South Zone to lift Duleep Trophy of

Cricket
Central Zone won the 2014-15 Duleep Trophy title of cricket by defeating South Zone in the
finals played at Feroz Shah Kotla Ground, Delhi with 9 runs.
UN chief Ban Ki-moon launched global campaign to end

female genital mutilation
United Nations (UN) chief Ban Ki-moon on 30 0ctober 2014 launched a global campaign in
Kenya to end the deadly practice of female genital mutilation.
Bomb blast at Wagah border in Pakistan side

Suicide bomber detonated a bomb at Wagah border in Pakistani side. At least 55 people
including 11 women were killed in the incident.
Historic Nazi gate with cynical slogan Work Sets You Free
stolen from Dachau camp
Germanys historic wrought-iron gate bearing the Nazis cynical slogan, Arbeit macht frei stolen
from the former Dachau concentration camp.
SC held kitchen of Delhi Gymkhana Club is a factory under

ESI Act, 1948
The Supreme Court (SC) of India on 2 November 2014 held that the kitchen of Delhi Gymkhana
Club is a factory under Employees State Insurance (ESI) Act, 1948.
Union Government announced measures to rejuvenate

Goas shipping industry
Union Government announced series of measures to help rejuvenate the shipping industry in Goa
and development of the Marmugao port.
Veteran Bollywood actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar died

Veteran Bollywood actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar died on 3 November 2014 in Mumbai following
lung infection.
Legendary jazz clarinetist Acker Bilk died

English clarinet player Acker Bilk died on 2 November 2014 in Bath, southwestern England
Central Zone defeated South Zone to lift Duleep Trophy of

Cricket
Central Zone won the 2014-15 Duleep Trophy title of cricket by defeating South Zone in the
finals played at Feroz Shah Kotla Ground, Delhi with 9 runs.
TNCC chief BS Gnanadesikan resigned from his position

Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president B.S. Gnanadesikan on 30 October 2014
resigned from the post over differences with All India Congress Committee (AICC).
Fourth International Counter-Piracy Conference held in

Dubai
Fourth International Counter-Piracy Conference was held in Dubai from 29 30 October 2014.
Rajiv Mehrishi took charge as Union Finance Secretary

Rajiv Mehrishi took charge as Union Finance Secretary under the Union Ministry of Finance.
AIR launched free SMS service in 4 more languages

All India Radio News Services Division on 29 October 2014 launched free SMS service in four
more languages to provide news updates to people.
Union Cabinet approved proposal to amend FDI policy in

construction and real estate sector
Union Cabinet approved proposal to amend Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy in
construction and real estate sectors.
Somali Pirates freed 7 Indian sailors after 4 years captivity

Seven Indian sailors who were held in captivity by the Somali pirates off the coast of Somalia for
four years were released in Harardhere.
President of Burkina Faso resigned

President of Burkina Faso Blaise Compaore on 31 October 2014 announced to resign following
violent protests over his attempt to extend his 27-year rule.
Lokesh Chandra appointed as Chairman of India Council

for Cultural Relations
Lokesh Chandra appointed as chairman of India Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
Warren Anderson, Chief of Union Carbide during 1984

Bhopal Gas tragedy died
Former Chairman of Union Carbide Corporation Warren M Anderson who was blamed for the
1984 Bhopal gas tragedy died. He was 92.

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Deepak Gupta appointed as Chairman of UPSC

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Lewis Hamilton won Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to become the

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Australia

Scientists at IIT-B developed hollow-fiber membrane to cut

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Pakistan and Russia signed Defence Cooperation Agreement

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SC directed CBI Director Ranjit Sinha to withdraw himself

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Uber launched the low cost service UberGO in India

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