HSBC announced to shut down of its banking operations in India

• HongKong Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC), famous bank announced shut down of its banking operations in India as announced on 27th November 2015.

Mansukhbhai Kothari died

• Mansukhbhai Kothari died on 27th November 2015. He was founder of Kothari Products Limited which produced the brand ‘Pan Parag’.

Surendra Upadhyaya died

• Surendra Upadhyaya, the famous literateur, died on 25th November 2015. He was former Chairman of Rajasthan Brijbhasha Academy. He was awarded with Doctor of Literature by University of Rajasthan.

Prof. Y. Sudershan Rao resigned from Chairman of ICHR

• On 27th November 2015, Prof. Y. Sudershan Rao resigned from Chairman of Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR). ICHR is an autonomous body of Human Resource Development Ministry.

Dr.P. Uday Bhaskar appointed as Chairman of APPSC

• Dr.P. Uday Bhaskar appointed as Chairman of Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission as announced on 26th November 2015. Earlier, Sivanarayana was the Interim Chairman of APPSC.

RBI granted in-principle approval to NPCI

• RBI granted in-principle approval to National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) with the aim to function as Bharat Bill Payment Central Unit (BBPCU).

UNESCO Fellini Medal will be awarded in IFFI for the first time

• UNESCO Fellini Medal will be awarded for the first time in 46th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) as announced on 27th November 2015. The award was given in collaborated with International Council for Film, Television and Audiovisual Communication, Paris.

3 Cities Fame India Eco Drive started from New Delhi

• 3 Cities Fame India Eco Drive started from New Delhi on 26th November 2015 as inaugurated by Anant Geete, Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises. The 3 cities are: Delhi, Chandigarh and Jaipur.

SAADMEx 2015 concluded in Delhi

• South Asian Annual Disaster Management Exercise (SAADMEx) 2015 concluded on 26th November 2015 in Delhi. This was first ever joint exercise as conducted by National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), India.

LRSAM missile successfully test fired

• Long Range Surface to Air Missile (LRSAM) missile successfully test fired from Naval platform of Israel as developed by Indian and Israel on 27th November 2015.

‘Agni-I’ successfully test fired

• Nuclear capable surface to surface missile ‘Agni-I’ successfully test fired from Dr.Abdul Kalam Wheeler Island off the Odisha coast on 26th November 2015. It is part of Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).

2nd ASW Corvette INS Kadmatt handed over to Indian Navy

• 2nd Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Corvette INS Kadmatt received by Indian Navy at Kolkata, West Bengal on 26th November 2015 as built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. (GRSE). It is super sophisticated frontline warship.

Patricia Scotland appointed as Secretary General of Commonwealth of Nations

• Patricia Scotland appointed as 1st woman Secretary General of Commonwealth of Nations on 27th November 2015. Earlier, she became Member of House of Lords in 1997.

BBIN Friendship Motor Car Rally started

• Bangladesh, Bhutan India and Nepal (BBIN) Friendship Motor Car Rally started for Silchar, Assam on 27th November 2015. The event started under BBIN Motor Vehicles Agreement (MVA).

Noboru Karashima of Japan died

• Noboru Karashima of Japan, famous Tamil scholar, died on 26th November 2015. He has written famous book on South India. He was awarded with Padma Shri in 2013.

1st day-night test match started between Australia and New Zealand

• 1st day-night test match started on 27th November 2015 between Australia and New Zealand at Adelaide Oval Cricket Stadium. The match started with Pnk Kookaburra Ball.

Antonio Costa became Prime Minister of Portugal

• Antonio Costa, an Indian origin, became Prime Minister of Portugal on 25th November 2015 while the President of Portugal is Anibal Cavaco Silva. It is important to noting that Portugal was 1st Western country to colonise some part of India and leave in 1961.

4 female umpires for ICC Women’s World Twenty20 Qualifier appointed by ICC

• 4 female umpires for ICC Women’s World Twenty20 Qualifier appointed by ICC on 25th November 2015 to be held in Bangkok, Thailand during 28th November to 05th December 2015. Kathleen Cross of New Zealand became 1st female umpire to be named in ICC umpires panel.

Nuclear capable surface-to-surface missile ‘Prithvi II’ successfully test fired

• Nuclear capable surface-to-surface missile ‘Prithvi II’ successfully test fired by the Indian Army. This is a tactical short-range ballistic missile developed by DRDO.

WMO released the report

• According to the report released by World Meteorological Organization (WMO), year 2015 is likely to be the warmest year on record.

Sunil Kanoria appointed as President of ASSOCHAM

• Sunil Kanoria appointed as President of Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).

New species of tree frog Ghatixalus magnus discovered in Idukki, Kerala

• New species of tree frog Ghatixalus magnus discovered in Idukki, Kerala on Western Ghats on 25th November 2015.

Khekiho Zhimomi died

• Khekiho Zhimomi, Rajya Sabha MP from Nagaland, died on 26th November 2015. He was remained Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly for 3 times.

Liquor prohibition will be clamped in the State of Bihar

• From 01st April 2016, liquor prohibition will be clamped in the State of Bihar as announced by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on 26th November 2015.

India and Pakistan will be played in Sri Lanka

• Short bilateral Cricket series between India and Pakistan will be played in Sri Lanka from 15th December 2015 as announced on 26th November 2015. It is important to noting that since 2007 there is no bilateral series between the countries.

5 investment banks chosen to manage the proposed 10% stake in CIL

• 5 investment banks SBI Capital, ICICI Securities, Axis Capital, JM Financial and Kotak Investment Banking chosen to manage the proposed 10% stake sale in Coal India Limited as announced on 26th November 2015.

‘International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women’ observed on 25th November 2015

• ‘International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women’ observed on 25th November 2015 with the aim to end the violence against women.

1st ‘Constitution Day’ observed on 26th November 2015

• 1st ‘Constitution Day’ observed on 26th November 2015. Earlier, the day was announced by PM Modi to aware about the Constitution and its founder Dr.B.R. Ambedkar.

National Milk Day observed on 26th November 2015

• National Milk Day observed on 26th November 2015 i.e. on the birth anniversary of Dr.Verghese Kurien known as ‘Father of White Revolution’. Moreover, World Milk Day observes on 01st June.

Anju Bobby George appointed as Chairperson of TOP Scheme

• Anju Bobby George appointed as Chairperson of Target Olympic Podium Scheme on 24th November 2015 as appointed by Union Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs. She was 1st Indian athlete won Bronze Medal in World Athletics Championship in 2003.

PM Modi concluded his two nations visit to Malaysia and Singapore

• PM Modi concluded his two nations visit to Malaysia and Singapore on 24th November 2015. PM Modi inaugurated Torana Gate in Kuala Lampur and Indian Cultural Centre.

10 new/revised schemes for disabled persons launched

• 10 new/revised schemes for disabled persons launched on 24th November 2015 under the National Trust as inaugurated by Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawar Chand Gehlot. These schemes are: Disha, Vikaas, Samarth, Gharaunda, Niramaya, Sahyogi, Gyan Prabha, Prerna, Sambhav, Badhte Kadam.

Winners of Infosys Prize 2015 announced in various categories

• Winners of Infosys Prize 2015 announced in various categories on 16th November 2015. Prof. Umesh Waghmare won the award in Engineering and Computer Science while Prof. Mahan Maharaj won in Mathematical Sciences. Earlier, the award was established in 2009.

‘Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh’ (RRSK) inaugurated/launched

• Railway Safety Fund of Rs.1.1 Lakh Crore namely ‘Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh’ (RRSK) inaugurated/launched on 25th November 2015 with the aim to improve the safety measures and to upgrade the railway infrastructure.

‘Dhanush’ missile successfully test fired

• Nuclear capable ‘Dhanush’ missile successfully test fired from warship Subhadra off Puri coast, Odisha on 24th November 2015 by DRDO.

Govt. of India decided the new deadline for completion of flagship of PMGSY

• Govt. of India decided the new deadline for completion of flagship of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) i.e. year 2019 with the aim to rural connectivity. Earlier, the scheme was launched in 2000 as Centrally Sponsored Scheme.

1st commercial satellite of Japan launched

• 1st commercial satellite of Japan launched on 24th November 2015 as part its National Space Programme. H-IIA rocket of Japan carrying TELSTAR 12 communications of Canada, was successfully lifted off from Tanegashima Space Centre (TSC).

Indo-Pak Border in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan has been lighted with Solar Power

• Indo-Pak Border in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan has been lighted with Solar Power on 23rd November 2015 as generated 5 MW power.

Dr.T.S. Papola, famous labour Economist, died

• Dr.T.S. Papola, famous labour Economist, died on 23rd November 2015. He was remained Chairman of several National level bodies. He was awarded with VKRV Rao Lifetime Achievement Award, Kautilya Award etc.

Mauricio Macri became President of Argentina

• Mauricio Macri became President of Argentina as won Presidential elections on 23rd November 2015. He secured almost 53% votes, earlier Christina Kirchner was the President of Argentina.

231 Mandals in the State Telangana declared as drought hit areas

• 231 Mandals in the State Telangana declared as drought hit areas on 24th November 2015. These Mandals are lies in Mahaboob Nagar, Medak, Nizamabad Districts etc.

Kuldip Nayar awarded with Ramnath Goenka Lifetime Achievement Award

• Kuldip Nayar awarded with Ramnath Goenka Lifetime Achievement Award on 23rd November 2015 for his contribution to Journalism. He was remained High Commissioner to Great Britain in 1990. He also wrote famous book titled as ‘Wall at Wagah: India Pakistan Relationship.

Michael Keating appointed as Special Representative for Somalia

• Michael Keating appointed as Special Representative for Somalia and Head of UN Assistance Mission, Somalia (UNSOM) on 23rd November 2015 as appointed UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon of South Korea.

Roger Van Gent appointed as Coach of Indian Men’s Hockey team

• Roger Van Gent appointed as Coach of Indian Men’s Hockey team on 07th November 2015 as appointed by Hockey India. He will remain strategic coach till Rio Olympics 2016.
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SEBI signed an agreement with Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission

• SEBI signed an agreement with Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission on 22nd November 2015. The Chairman of SEBI is U.K. Sinha.

Prashant Damle awarded with Dinanath Mangeshkar Award

• Prashant Damle awarded with Dinanath Mangeshkar Award on 23rd November 2015. The award was established in 1999 in the memory of Dinanath Mangeshkar.

‘e-lala’, an e-commerce portal of CAIT launched

• ‘e-lala’, an e-commerce portal of Confederation of All India Traders launched by Govt. of India on 23rd November 2015 as launched by Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu.

Mahatma Gandhi International Centre inaugurated in Matale, Sri Lanka

• Mahatma Gandhi International Centre inaugurated in Matale, Sri Lanka on 22nd November 2015 as inaugurated by President Maithripala Sirisena in the present of Indian High Commissioner Y.K. Sinha.

2nd World Congress on Disaster Management concluded in Visakhapatnam

• 2nd World Congress on Disaster Management concluded with adoption of Visakhapatnam Declaration on 22nd November 2015 held at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh as attended by almost 1000 delegated across 40 countries.

Arun Kumar Kapoor appointed as CEO of Dish TV

• Arun Kumar Kapoor appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dish TV on 20th November 2015. Earlier, he was worked with Pepsi, Gillette, Airtel etc.

Advanced Air Defence (AAD) interceptor missile successfully test fired

• Advanced Air Defence (AAD) interceptor missile successfully test fired from Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast on 22nd November 2015 as developed by DRDO under Ballistic Missile Defence Programme.

Swati Dandenkar, appointed as US Director of Asian Development Bank

• Swati Dandenkar, an Indian-American appointed as US Director of Asian Development Bank on 22nd November 2015. She is 1st Indian-American to win a state legislature seat in USA.

President of France will become Chief Guest at Republic Day Celebrations 2016

• Francois Hollande, President of France, will become Chief Guest at Republic Day Celebrations 2016 as announced on 22nd November 2015.

10 days State of Emergency declared in Mali

• 10 days State of Emergency declared in Mali by President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita after terrorist attack on 20th November 2015. It is important to noting that Mali is landlocked country in West Africa and 8th largest country in Africa.

Silchar-Lumding broad gauge rail line inaugurated in Assam

• Silchar-Lumding broad gauge rail line inaugurated in Assam by Union Railway Ministry on 20th November 2015 as inaugurated by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu.

Pankaj Advani won IBSF World Snooker Championship 2015

• Pankaj Advani won IBSF World Snooker Championship 2015 on 20th November 2015 after defeating Zhua Xintong of China. He won World Snooker Championship for the 15th time.

Novak Djokovic won ATP World Tour Finals

• Novak Djokovic of Serbia won ATP World Tour Finals on 22nd November 2015 after defeating Roger Federer of Switzerland. He became 1st player to win the championship for 4th consecutive time.

India won 8th Men’s Junior Asia Hockey Cup

• India won 8th Men’s Junior Asia Hockey Cup on 22nd November 2015 after defeating Pakistan. Harmanpreet Singh of India awarded with top scorer of the tournament while Vikas Dahiya of India awarded with Best Goalkeeper.

Rajasthan and South Australia signed a Sister-State Agreement

• Rajasthan and South Australia signed a Sister-State Agreement on 20th November 2015 with the aim to boost export and investment opportunities between the two States.

Harshavardhan Neotia appointed as President of FICCI

• Harshavardhan Neotia appointed as President of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on 20th November 2015. Earlier, in 1999, he was awarded with Padma Shri award.

Rajasthan signed 295 MoUs

• State Government of Rajasthan signed 295 MoUs on 20th November 2015 which attracting almost Rs.3.3 Lakh Crore investment during Resurgent Partnership Summit 2015.

Airports Authority of India signed an agreement with IL&FS Global Financial Services

• Airports Authority of India signed an agreement with IL&FS Global Financial Services on 20th November 2015 with the aim to bolster overseas expansion.

Anti-Doping Agency of Russia suspended by WADA

• Anti-Doping Agency of Russia suspended by World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on 18th November 2015 for non-compliance. The Headquarter of WADA is in Montreal, Canada.

7th Central Pay Commission submitted its report

• 7th Central Pay Commission submitted its report as headed by Justice A.K. Mathur on 19th November 2015. The commission recommended 23.55% hike in pay and allowances of Central Govt. employees.

Ram Krishna Trivedi died

• Ram Krishna Trivedi, former Governor of Gujarat, died on 19th November 2015. He also remained Chief Election Commissioner during 1982 to 1985 and Central Vigilance Commissioner in 1980.

Indian Development and Economic Assistance Scheme extended by CCEA

• Indian Development and Economic Assistance Scheme extended by Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on 18th November 2015 for 5 years.

Zaina Erhaim won Reporters Without Borders Prize

• Zaina Erhaim of Syria won Reporters Without Borders Prize on 20th November 2015 for covering news in civil war. The award was established in 1992 by NGO ‘Reporters Without Borders’.

Nitish Kumar became 5th time CM of Bihar

• Nitish Kumar sworn-in as Chief Minister of Bihar for 5th time on 20th November 2015 while Tejaswi Prasad Yadav became Deputy Chief Minister. Earlier, Nitish Kumar became CM in 2000 (for just 7 Days), 2005, 2010, February 2015 and November 2015.

Prameela Sashidharan of BJP elected as Chairperson of an urban municipal body in Kerala

• Prameela Sashidharan of BJP elected as Chairperson of an urban municipal body in Kerala. She became 1st BJP member ever to head an urban municipal body in the State.

ADB will provide $120 mn to India-Bangladesh Electricity Link

• India-Bangladesh Electricity Link will get loan of $120 million from Asian Development Bank headquartered at Manila, Philippines under South Asia Sub-regional Economic Co-operation (SASEC) Programme.

Russia signed an agreement with Egypt

• Russia signed an agreement with Egypt on 19th November 2015 with the aim to build a nuclear power plant in Dabaa, Egypt. The estimated year of completion of the project is 2022.

Ashok Amritraj awarded with honorary doctorate by University of East London

• Ashok Amritraj, famous Hollywood Filmmaker, awarded with honorary doctorate by University of East London on 19th November 2015. ‘Advantage Hollywood’ is his Auto-biography.

TCS and Intel launched the new CoE

• Tata Consultancy Services and Intel launched the new Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Hyderabad on 18th November 2015 for Internet of Things. Natarajan Chandrasekaran is the CEO of TCS.

Global Gender Gap Report 2015 released

• According to the Global Gender Gap Report 2015, Iceland ranked at No.1 position followed by Norway and Finland while India ranked at 108th position among 145 countries.

Srishti Pandey won Indiana FIDE Rating Chess Tournament

• Srishti Pandey won Indiana FIDE Rating Chess Tournament on 18th November 2015 held in Nagpur as organized by Nagpur Taluka Chess Association.

UNHCR awarded with Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development

• United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) awarded with Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development on 19th November 2015 for its humanitarian work.

World Toilet Day observed on 19th November 2015

• World Toilet Day observed on 19th November 2015 with the ‘Sanitation and Nutrition’. The aim of the day is to aware the people who don’t have access to a toilet.

Global Terrorism Index 2015 released the report

• According to the report of Global Terrorism Index 2015, Iraq ranked at No.1 followed by Afghanistan and Nigeria while India ranked at No.6 position among 162 countries. The report released by Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP).

Amritha Reghunathan won Gold Medal in Track Asia Cup

• Amritha Reghunathan, Cyclist of India won Gold Medal in Track Asia Cup on 18th November 2015 held in New Delhi while Anu Chutia won Silver Medal.

27th APEC Summit held in Manila, Philippines

• 27th Summit of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) held on 18th and 19th November 2015 at Manila, Philippines. APEC is a forum of 21 nations that promotes free trade across the Asia Pacific region.

Vijay Keshav Gokhale appointed as India’s Ambassador to China

• Vijay Keshav Gokhale appointed as India’s Ambassador to China on 18th November 2015. Earlier, he was appointed as India’s Ambassador to Germany.

Justice T.S. Thakur appointed as 43rd Chief Justice of India

• Justice T.S. Thakur appointed as 43rd Chief Justice of India on 18th November 2015. Earlier, he was served in Karnataka, Delhi and Punjab and Haryana High Courts.

Tianhe-2 became World’s powerful Supercomputer for 6th consecutive time

• Tianhe-2 became World’s powerful Supercomputer for 6th consecutive time as announced on 17th November 2015. It has been developed by National University of Defence Technology of China.

50 Districts of Uttar Pradesh declared as drought-hit districts

• 50 Districts of Uttar Pradesh declared as drought-hit districts on 18th November 2015. It is important to noting that there is 75 Districts in the State of Uttar Pradesh which is highest than any other State in India.

World Antibiotic Awareness Week launched by WHO

• World Antibiotic Awareness Week launched by World Health Organization during 16th to 22nd November 2015 with the aim to raise awareness about misuse of antibiotics under the theme ‘Antibiotics: Handle with Care’.

1st International Qawwali Festival 2016 will be held in Delhi

• 1st International Qawwali Festival 2016 titled as ‘Taali Ho’ will be held in Delhi during 12th February to 14th February 2016. Various Qawwali Singers from India and Pakistan will be performed at the event.

Kiren Rijiju awarded with DRR Champion for Asia Region by UN

• Kiren Rijiju, Union of State for Home Affairs awarded with Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Champion for Asia Region by United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR).

Y. Bhaskar Rao became 1st Lokayukta of India to be removed by Assembly

• Y. Bhaskar Rao, Lokayukta of Karnataka, became 1st Lokayukta of India to be removed by Assembly for an alleged extortion racket. His son Ashwin Rao was also arrested earlier in related with this incident.

Tata Steel launched its 1st integrated steel plant in India

• On 18th November 2015, Tata Steel launched its 1st integrated steel plant in India in the last 100 years at Kalinganagar, Jajpur, Odisha after Jamshedpur Steel Plant.

EKS Kosmos-2510 successfully launched by Russia

• EKS Kosmos-2510, newest defence satellite of Russia, successfully launched on 17th November 2015. It is early warning satellite.

Rs.258 Crore fine imposed on Jet Airways, IndiGo, Spice Jet

• Rs.258 Crore fine imposed on Jet Airways, IndiGo, Spice Jet by Competition Commission of India on 17th November 2015 as these companies found to violating the competitive norms.

Dr.Satya Paul Agarwal died

• Dr.Satya Paul Agarwal, the Secretary General of Indian Red Cross Society, died on 17th November 2015. He was well-known public health administrator.

Ashok Singhal died

• Ashok Singhal, the veteran Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader, died on 17th November 2015. He was famous leader of temple movement in Ayodhya called as ‘Ramjanmabhoomi Movement’.

Siril Verma won Silver Medal at BWF World Junior Badminton Championship

• Siril Verma won Silver Medal at BWF World Junior Badminton Championship on 16th November 2015 while Chia Hung Lu Chia won Gold Medal.

Mitchell Johnson retired from all forms of International Cricket

• Mitchell Johnson, famous Cricketer of Australia, retired from all forms of International Cricket as announced on 17th November 2015. He was awarded with Cricketer of the Year Award in 2009 and 2014 and Test Player of the Year in 2014.

Foundation stone of 1st Mega Food Park of Telangana laid down

• The foundation stone of 1st Mega Food Park of Telangana laid down on 16th November 2015 as the park promoted by Smart Agro Food Park Pvt. Ltd. The park costs about Rs.108.95 Crore.

Syed Akbaruddin appointed as India’s Permanent Representative to UN

• Syed Akbaruddin appointed as India’s Permanent Representative to United Nations Headquartered in New York on 15th November 2015.

Saeed Jaffrey died

• Saeed Jaffrey, the famous Bollywood actor, died on 15th November 2015. He became 1st Indian to receive the Order of the British Empire in 1995 and also 1st Asian to awarded with British and Canadian Academy Awards. Moreover, he was also awarded with Filmfare Award in 1978.

Ganesh Thapa banned for 10 years for corruption

• Ganesh Thapa, the Chief of Nepal Football team, banned by FIFA for 10 years as ban imposed on 16th November 2015.

International Day for Tolerance observed on 16th November 2015

• International Day for Tolerance observed on 16th November 2015 with the aim to aware the people about the tolerance required in society.

NSCN-K declared as terrorist organization

• National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) declared as terrorist organization under UAPA 1967 by Govt. of India on 15th November 2015.

India signed the agreement with 6 countries

• India signed the agreement with 6 countries on 12th November 2015 at International Civil Aviation Negotiations (ICAN) 2015. The 6 countries are: Finland, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Sweden, Norway and Denmark and Oman and Ethiopia.

1st AMRIT outlet of India inaugurated at AIIMS in New Delhi

• 1st AMRIT outlet of India inaugurated at AIIMS in New Delhi on 15th November 2015 by Health Ministry as inaugurated by Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda.

Saina Nehwal won Silver Medal at China Open 2015

• Saina Nehwal won Silver Medal at China Open 2015 in women’s singles category on 15th November 2015 while Xuerui Li of China won Gold Medal. Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia won in Men’s singles category, Kim Gi-jung and Kim Sa Rang won in Men’s doubles category, Tang Yuanting and Yu Yang won in women’s doubles category and Zhang Nan and Zhao Yunlei won in Mixed doubles category.

Nico Rosberg won Brazilian Grand Prix title of Formula 1

• Nico Rosberg of Germany won Brazilian Grand Prix title of Formula 1 on 15th November 2015. It is his 13th carrer title and 5th in 2015. The other four are Australia, Mexican, Monaco and Spain.

PM Modi inaugurated Ambedkar Memorial in London

• On 13th November 2015, PM Modi inaugurated Ambedkar Memorial in London situated at King Henry’s Road, London, UK. Moreover, PM Modi also inaugurated Basaveshwara Statue at Lambeth, London.

INS Vishwakarma commissioned into Indian Navy

• INS Vishwakarma commissioned into Indian Navy on 13th November 2015 by Admiral R.K. Dhowan, the Chief of Naval Staff.

North-East India’s 1st elephant hospital established at Kaziranga National Park, Assam

• North-East India’s 1st elephant hospital established at Kaziranga National Park, Assam on 12th November 2015 as inaugurated by Sir Evelyn de Rothschild. The hospital is situated in Golaghat and Nagaon Districts of Assam.

World Pneumonia Day observed on 12th November 2015

• World Pneumonia Day observed on 12th November 2015 in all over the World under the theme ‘Every Breath Counts: Stop Pneumonia Now’. The day observed with the aim to raise awareness about the disease Pneumonia.

National Children’s Day observed on 14th November 2015

• National Children’s Day observed in all over the Country on 14th November 2015. President Pranab Mukherjee presented National Child Awards at this event. The day also known as Bal Divas while World Children’s Day observed on 20th November.

‘Mareech’ handed over to Indian Navy

• Advanced Torpedo Defence System namely ‘Mareech’ handed over to Indian Navy which is developed by DRDO on 14th November 2015.

GSAT-15 launched successfully

• The communication satellite GSAT-15 launched successfully on 11th November 2015 by European Ariane 5 VA-227. It is 10th communication satellite and has an estimate lifespan of 12 years.

Annual Hundred Drums Wangala Festival has begun in Meghalaya

• Annual Hundred Drums Wangala Festival has begun in Meghalaya. The festival celebrated annually in 2nd week of November.

‘Samarth’ commissioned by Union Defence Minister

• India’s Coast Guard offshore patrol vessel ‘Samarth’ commissioned by Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on 10th November 2015.

Yitzhak Navon, former President of Israel, died

• Yitzhak Navon, former President of Israel, died on 06th November 2015. He was remained President of Israel during 1978 to 1983.

Abraham M. Keita from Liberia won International Children’s Peace Prize 2015

• Abraham M. Keita from Liberia won International Children’s Peace Prize 2015 on 10th November 2015 for his extraordinary and peaceful fight for justice for child victims of violence.

12th ASEM meet held in Luxembourg

• 12th Asia-Europe Foreign Ministers meeting (ASEM) held in Luxembourg during 5-6th November 2015 under the theme ‘Working Together for a Sustainable and Secure Future’.

Kalyani Kaul appointed as Circuit Judge in UK

• Kalyani Kaul, an Indo-British appointed as Circuit Judge in UK on 09th November 2015. She is daughter of famous journalists Mahendra Kaul and Rajni Kaul.

Govt. of Delhi performed ‘Yamuna Aarti’

• The Govt. of Delhi performed ‘Yamuna Aarti’ on 13th November 2015 on Gita Ghat, Kudesia Ghat with the aim to promote tourism and cleaning the river.

Subir Vithal Gokarn appointed as Executive Director of IMF

• Subir Vithal Gokarn appointed as Executive Director of International Monetary Fund on 12th November 2015.

Raghuram Rajan appointed as Vice-Chairman of BIS

• Raghuram Rajan, Governor of RBI appointed as Vice-Chairman of Bank of International Settlement (BIS) on 10th November 2015. He became 1st Indian to become Vice-Chairman of BIS headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

Govt. of India issued letter of award for set up new electric locomotive factory at Madhepura, Bihar

• On 10th November 2015, Govt. of India issued letter of award for set up new electric locomotive factory at Madhepura, Saran, Bihar as launched by Railways Ministry.

Govt. of India eased FDI norms

• Govt. of India eased Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) norms for almost 15 sectors on 10th November 2015 as raised its approval limit from Rs.3000 Crore to Rs.5000 Crore by Foreign Investment Promotion Board.

Cultural week ‘India in Shanghai’ organized in Shanghai, China

• The cultural week namely ‘India in Shanghai’ organized in Shanghai, China at China Shanghai International Arts Festival, Shanghai Grand Theatre as inaugurated on 05th November 2015. Indian Ambassador Ashok K. Kantha inaugurated the event.

Agro-Processing and Agri-Marketing Promotion Policy 2015 launched by Rajasthan

• Agro-Processing and Agri-Marketing Promotion Policy 2015 launched by the State Government of Rajasthan on 05th November 2015 as launched by Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje.

World Science Day observed on 10th November

• World Science Day for Peace and Development observed on 10th November 2015 under the theme ‘Science for a Sustainable Future’.

India re-elected to UN Commission on International Trade Law

• India re-elected to UN Commission on International Trade Law as announced on 09th November 2015. Moreover, 22 countries including USA and Pakistan also re-elected.

Justice Ajit Prakash Shah appointed as Ethics Officer (Ombudsman) at BCCI

• Justice Ajit Prakash Shah, former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court appointed as Ethics Officer (Ombudsman) at Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on 09th November 2015.

Army Cloud, Data Centre and Digi-Locker schemes launched by Union Defence Ministry

• Army Cloud, Data Centre and Digi-Locker schemes launched by Union Defence Ministry on 09th November named as ‘Digital Army Programme’.

e-Pathshala, Saransh, Shaala Siddhi Portals launched by Govt. of India

• e-Pathshala, Saransh, Shaala Siddhi Portals launched by Govt. of India on 07th November 2015 by Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani.

India signed an agreement with Asian Development Bank

• India signed an agreement with Asian Development Bank worth $273 million on 09th November 2015 with the aim to development of States of Assam, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal.

Nigeria won FIFA U-17 World Cup 2015

• Nigeria won FIFA U-17 World Cup 2015 on 08th November 2015 after defeating Mali played in Chile. The event held bi-annually and 2017 event will be held in India.

Agni-IV missile successfully test fired

• The nuclear capable surface-to-surface Agni-IV missile successfully test fired by Indian Army at Wheeler Island off the Odisha coast as developed by DRDO.

Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma Santoor maestro awarded with Aditya Vikram Birla Kala Shikhar Award

• Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma Santoor maestro awarded with Aditya Vikram Birla Kala Shikhar Award on 07th November 2015 while Murad Ali Khan and Satyajit Talwalkar awarded with Kala Kiran Awards.

‘What Happened to Netaji?’ written by Anuj Dhar released

• The book titled as ‘What Happened to Netaji?’ written by Anuj Dhar, released on 31st October 2015. Anuj Dhar is famous former Journalist.

Grand Alliance won Bihar Assembly Elections 2015

• Grand Alliance consisting RJD, JD(U) and INC won Bihar Assembly Elections 2015 as announced on 08th November 2015 with 2/3rd majority.

Shashank Manohar appointed as Chairman of ICC

• Shashank Manohar appointed as Chairman of International Cricket Council as N. Srinivasan removed on 09th November 2015 while Rajeev Shukla retained as Chairman of IPL.

‘Indra 2015’ started between India and Russia

• 7th edition of Joint military exercise ‘Indra 2015’ between India and Russia started on 06th November 2015 in Bikaner, Rajasthan.

‘Brahmos’ successfully test fired by Indian Army and DRDO

• The supersonic land attack missile ‘Brahmos’ successfully test fired by Indian Army and DRDO on 06th November 2015 at Pokhran, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

‘Seirra Leone’ declared as Ebola free country

• The country ‘Seirra Leone’ declared as Ebola free country as declared by World Health Organization on 06th November 2015.

32nd Indian Oil Surjit Hockey Tournament won by Indian Railways

• 32nd Indian Oil Surjit Hockey Tournament won by Indian Railways on 05th November 2015 after defeating Indian Oil Mumbai held in Jalandhar, Punjab. The event is annually organized by Surjit Hockey Society.

Heena Sidhu won Gold Medal at 13th Asian Shooting Championship

• Heena Sidhu won Gold Medal at 13th Asian Shooting Championship in 10 metre Air Pistol event in Women’s category on 06th November 2015 held in Kuwait.

IMPRINT India Initiative of IITs and IISC launched

• IMPRINT India Initiative of IITs and IISC launched by President of India with the aim to identify the areas of immediate relevance.

Ravidhandran Ashwin became fastest bowler to reach 150 Test wickets

• An Indian Cricketer Ravidhandran Ashwin became fastest bowler to reach 150 Test wickets on 06th November 2015 in the match played in Mohali, India.

Harjit Sajjan (Indian Born) sworn - in as Defence Minister of Canada

• Harjit Sajjan an Indo-Canadian Sikh sworn - in as Defence Minister of Canada on 4 November, 2015.
• Harjit Sajjan is one of the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's 30 members Cabinet. Ceremony held at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Canada. 

Justice Teerth Singh Thakur to be the next Chief Justice of India

• Justice Teerth Singh Thakur would be the next Chief Justice of India recommended by Chief Justice H L Dattu on 4 November, 2015. T S Thakur will take over as the 43rd Chief Justice of India.

Navtej Singh Sarna appointed as Indian High Commissioner to United Kingdom

• Navtej Singh Sarna was on 31 October 2015 appointed as Indian High Commissioner to United Kingdom (UK). Sarna is a 1980 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer.

Deepak Singhal - New Executive Director of Reserve Bank of India

Captain Krishna Swaminathan took over command of aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya

Gold Monetization Scheme, Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme and Indian Gold Coins launched

• Three schemes namely Gold Monetization Scheme, Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme and Indian Gold Coins launched by the Govt. of India on 05th November 2015 with the aim to reduce physical demand of gold.

Vice-President of Maldives Ahmed Adeeb Abdul Ghafoor impeached

• Vice-President of Maldives Ahmed Adeeb Abdul Ghafoor impeached by its Parliament on 04th November 2015. He is 2nd Vice-President of Maldives, the 1st one was Mohamed Jameel.

Bimal Prasad died

• Bimal Prasad, the former Indian Ambassador to Nepal, died on 04th November 2015. He remained Indian Ambassador to Nepal during 1991-1995. He also wrote very famous book ‘Gandhi, Nehru and J.P.’

Justin Trudeau sworn-in as 23rd Prime Minister of Canada

• Justin Trudeau of Liberal Party sworn-in as 23rd Prime Minister of Canada and became 2nd youngest PM (43 years) of the country after Joe Clark (40 years). 4 Indians also appointed as Cabinet Minister namely Harjit Sajjan, Navdeep Bains, Amarjeet Sohi and Bardish Chagger.

PM Modi became 9th most powerful person in the World

• According to the report of Forbes World’s Most Powerful Persons, PM Narendra Modi ranked at No.9 position while President of Russia Vladimir Putin remained at No.1 position for 3rd consecutive year followed by Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel and President of USA Barack Obama.

Belgium ranked at No.1 in FIFA Rankings 2015

• According to FIFA World Rankings 2015, Belgium ranked at No.1 position for the 1st time as announced on 05th November 2015 followed by Germany and Argentina.

Vikram Gokhale awarded with Vishnudas Bhave Award

• Vikram Gokhale awarded with Vishnudas Bhave Award on 05th November 2015. Earlier, in 2011 he also awarded with Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, in 2013 National Film Award for Best Actor.

Lucknow Bench of Allahabad High Court announced an important decision

• According to the Lucknow Bench of Allahabad High Court, child born out of rape also has right over the property of accused/assaulter as announced on 03rd November 2015.

NGT has banned age-old agricultural practice of straw burning

• National Green Tribunal has banned age-old agricultural practice of straw burning in New Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh on 04th November 2015. Now, fine of Rs.2500/- to Rs.15000/- imposed on farmers who indulged in straw burning.

Shiv Thapa became No.2 Boxer in World Rankings

• Shiv Thapa became No.2 Boxer in World Rankings on 03rd November 2015 in 56 kg category while Satish Kumar placed at 7th position.

Michelle Payne became 1st female jockey to win Melbourne Cup

• Michelle Payne became 1st female jockey to win Melbourne Cup on 03rd November 2015. The event is Australia’s most prestigious Thoroghbred horse races.

T.S. Thakur appointed as Chief Justice of India

• T.S. Thakur appointed as Chief Justice of India. He will be 43rd Chief Justice of India.

State of Emergency declared in Maldives

• State of Emergency declared in Maldives as announced by its President Abdulla Yameen on 04th November 2015.

Jitu Rai won Silver Medal in 13th Asian Shooting Championship

• Jitu Rai won Silver Medal in 13th Asian Shooting Championship in Men’s 50 metre pistol event held in Kuwait on 04th November 2015 while Park Daehun won Gold Medal.

Hindi became largest Indian spoken language in USA

• According to the report of Census Bureau, Hindi became largest Indian spoken language in USA as announced on 03rd November 2015. The sequence of the Indian languages in US is Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Bengali and Punjabi respectively.

Lionel Messi became Global Brand Ambassador of Tata Motors

• Lionel Messi became Global Brand Ambassador of Tata Motors on 02nd November 2015. Tata Motors became 1st Indian brand endorsed by the International Sports icon.

3 Indians (Sikhs) appointed as Cabinet Ministers in Canada

• 3 Indians (Sikhs) namely Harjit Sajjan, Navdeep Bains and Amarjeet Sohi appointed as Cabinet Minister in Canada as Defence Minister, Minister of Science and Economic Development and Minister for Infrastructure respectively.

Maharashtra approved APJ Abdul Kalam Amrut Yojana

• The State Government of Maharashtra approved APJ Abdul Kalam Amrut Yojana on 03rd November 2015 replaced with ‘Take Home Ration’.

Shoaib Malik retired from Test Cricket

• Shoaib Malik retired from Test Cricket as announced 03rd November 2015. He played his last Test match against England in Sharjah, UAE.

‘Nilkkam Ivarkkoppam’ won Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union Prize

• All India Radio’s Programme titled as ‘Nilkkam Ivarkkoppam’ on Child Labour won Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) Prize 2015 on 02nd November 2015.

International Indigenous Terra Madre 2015 started in Shillong, Meghalaya

• International Indigenous Terra Madre 2015 started in Shillong, Meghalaya on 02nd November 2015 under the theme ‘Future We Want: Indigenous Perspectives and Actions’.

Suresh N. Patel appointed as MD and CEO of Andhra Bank

• Suresh N. Patel appointed as Managing Direct and Chief Executive Officer of Andhra Bank on 02nd November 2015.

Ravi Kumar Sreedharan appointed as MD of Unisys Corporation of India

• Ravi Kumar Sreedharan appointed as Managing Director of Unisys Corporation of India (an Indian unit of Information Technology) on 31st October 2015.

Legatum Prosperity Index 2015 released

• According to the Legatum Prosperity Index 2015 released in London, UK on 02nd November 2015, Norway ranked at No.1 position followed by Switzerland and Denmark.

Captain Krishna Swaminatha appointed as 2nd Commanding Officer of INS Vikramaditya

• Captain Krishna Swaminatha appointed as 2nd Commanding Officer of INS Vikramaditya on 01st November 2015. INS Vikramaditya is a Kiev class aircraft carrier.

Hashim Abdul Halim died

• Hashim Abdul Halim, former Speaker of West Bengal Legislative Assembly, died on 02nd November 2015. He remained six times Speaker of the State Assembly i.e. till 2011.

ICGS Arinjay commissioned in Kochi

• Fast patrol vessel of Aadesh-Class of India Coast Guard, ICGS Arinjay commissioned in Kochi on 02nd November 2015 as commissioned by Chief of Southern Naval Command Vice-Admiral Sunil Lamba.

National Tribal Crafts Mela Aadishilp 2015 started in New Delhi

• National Tribal Crafts Mela Aadishilp 2015 started in New Delhi on 02nd November 2015 as inaugurated by Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Jual Oram.

Nico Rosberg won Mexican Grand Prix of Formula 1

• Nico Rosberg of Germany won Mexican Grand Prix of Formula 1 after defeating Lewis Hamilton on 01st November 2015. It is his 4th victory in 2015 and 12th of his career.

India signed an agreement with Indonesia

• India signed an agreement with Indonesia on energy, culture exchange on 01st November 2015 with the aim to strengthen the relations between the countries.

Roger Federer won Swiss Indoors Basel Title of Tennis

• Roger Federer of Switzerland won Swiss Indoors Basel Title of Tennis on 01st November 2015 after defeating Rafael Nadal of Spain. It is 7th Basel Trophy of Roger Federer and 88th title of his carrier.

Mana Patel and Virdhawal Khade won Best Swimmers Award

• Mana Patel and Virdhawal Khade won Best Swimmers Award in 69th Senior National Aquatic Championship held on 02nd November 2015 at Rajkot, Gujarat.

Sexual assault on men declared as crime in China

• Sexual assault on men declared as crime in China as decided on 31st October 2015 as approved by National People’s Congress. According to the law, indecent assault on men or women carries a jail imprisonment for 5 years.

49th trial of BrahMos missile successfully test fired from INS Kochi

• 49th trial of BrahMos missile successfully test fired from INS Kochi. INS Kochi is 7500 tonne indigenously developed warship and was recently inducted into Indian Navy.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan became the President of Turkey

• Ruling Justice and Development Party won general elections and Recep Tayyip Erdogan remained the President of Turkey.

Brijmohan Lall Munjal died

• Brijmohan Lall Munjal, known as Doyen of Indian two wheeler industry, died on 01st November 2015. He was founder of Hero MotoCorp which is World’s largest motorcycle manufacturer. He awarded with Padma Bhushan (2005), Udyog Ratan Award, Punjab Ratna Award etc.

7 months ban on fishing imposed by Odisha in Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary

• 7 months ban on fishing imposed by State Government of Odisha to protect Olive Ridley sea turtles till May 2016. Now fishermen are banned to fish within 20 kms from coastline.

India becomes World’s 7th most valued nation brand

• According to the report, India becomes World’s 7th most valued nation brand while USA became No.1 brand followed by China and Germany.

Vikalp Scheme launched by Indian Railways

• Vikalp Scheme launched by Indian Railways for waitlisted passengers on 31st October 2015. Under the scheme, waitlisted passengers will get confirmed accommodation in next alternative train.

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis won Singapore BNP Paribas WTA title

  

• Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis won Singapore BNP Paribas WTA title on 31st October 2015. It is their 9th victory in 2015. The others are: Indian Wells Open, Miami Open, Charleston Open, Wimbledon, US Open, Guangzhou Open, Wuhan Open and China Open.

 

New Zealand won Rugby World Cup 2015

• New Zealand won Rugby World Cup 2015 on 31st October 2015 after defeating Australia and became 1st nation to retain the Webb Ellis Cup.

 

Punjab will establish bio-ethanol refinery to stop menace of straw burning

• Punjab has announced to establish bio-ethanol refinery to stop menace of straw burning as announced on 31st October 2015. For this purpose, Punjab signed an agreement with consortium of Beta Renewables, Novozymes and CVC India Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. costs worth about Rs.950 Crore during Progressive Punjab Investor Summit 2015.