Friday 20 November 2015

Current Affairs of 20 & 21st November

UNHCR chosen for 2015 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has been chosen for the prestigious 2015 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development. The prestigious award has been bestowed on office of UNHCR in recognition of its Immense contributions in assisting millions of refugees in their rehabilitation and resettlement. For working under difficult circumstances to bring about changes in order to reduce the flow of refugees.

Nitish Kumar sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for 5th time

Senior Janta Dal United (JDU) leader Nitish Kumar has sworn in as the Chief Minister (CM) of Bihar for the record fiftth time. He was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Bihar Governor Ramnath Kovind at oath taking ceremony held at the Gandhi Maidan in Patna. Apart from him, Governor also administer oath of office to 28 ministers from Grand Alliance comprising RJD, JD(U) and Congress parties. First time MLA Tejaswi Prasad Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav who are sons of RJD president Lalu Prasad were also sworn in as ministers.

UNSC unanimously resolution adopts to prevent further IS other terrorist groups attacks

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has unanimously adopted a Resolution 2249 (2015), calling on all nations to re-double and co-ordinate action to prevent further attacks by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and other extremist groups. The resolution has been not drafted under Chapter 7 of the UN Charter which empowers UN to give a green signal to the use of force.

7th Central Pay Commission submits report, proposes 23.55% salary hike

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) headed by Justice AK Mathur has recommended 23.55 percent hike in pay and allowances of government employees. In this regard the commission has submitted its report to Union Finance Ministry in New Delhi and the recommended pay revision will come into effect from 1 January 2016.

CCEA approves production subsidy of Rs 4.50/quintal to Sugarcane farmers

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has decided to pay a production-linked subsidy of Rs 4.50 per quintal directly to sugarcane farmers in the current crushing season. Decision in this regard was taken at CCEA meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Key facts This decision aims at helping cash strapped sugar mills clear arrears and would cost public exchequer about 1,147 crore rupees.

Delhi's Aditi Asian woman footballer of yr in England

Delhi's very own Aditi Chauhan is making all of England sit up and take notice. Barely three months after becoming the first Indian to feature in the FA Women's Premier League in England when she signed for West Ham Ladies, the 23-year-old goalkeeper bagged the Woman in Football Award at the third Asian Football Awards in London.She could not have asked for a better present for her birthday , which fell on Friday.




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