Current Affairs 24-Nov-2014: ------------------------------------------------------- Deepak Gupta was appointed as chairman of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel launched the MLA Adarsh Gram Yojana in tune with the concept of ideal village of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Indian Women pugilists Sarjubala Devi and Saweety won Silver medals in the 8th World Womens Boxing Championships, in Jeju, South Korea. Lewis Hamilton won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina circuit and the Formula 1 racing championship title of 2014. The focus of the initiative is to award grants to non-profits organizations which are working in socially important areas like nutrition, disabilities, support for the marginalized, and governance. The World Bank released Turn Down the Heat: Confronting the New Climate Normal report focusing on the specific regional impacts of warming. Indian Women pugilists Sarjubala Devi and Saweety won Silver medals in the 8th World Womens Boxing Championships, in Jeju, South Korea. Magnus Carlsen of Norway on 23 November 2014 won FIDE World Chess Championship 2014 played at Sochi, Russia. Strong earthquake of 6.3 magnitude hit Tibetan region of southwestern China. The earthquake killed at least five people and affected nearly 80000 others. Eminent lawyer Advocate Sunil Manohar was appointed as the Advocate General (AG) of Maharashtra. Manohar replaced Darius Khambatta who was appointed as AG in 2012. Switzerland won its first Davis Cup Tennis title after defeating France by securing three-one lead at Lille Stade Pierre Mauroy. Adidas appointed Tushar Gokuldas as Brand Director of Emerging Markets. Volcano Pico do Fogo in the Cape Verde archipelago off the coast of West Africa erupted leading to evacuation of people. Pope Francis conferred sainthood on two Indians Father Kuriakose Elias Chavara and Sister Euphrasia.
Posted on: Sun, 30 Nov 2014 05:42:09 +0000
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