November 2017 Current Affairs Capsule for IBPS PO MAINS
Dear Readers,
It’s time to gear up your preparations for IBPS PO Mains. We are presenting our November month current affairs capsule for IBPS RRB MAINS & IBPS RRB Office Assistant Mains 2017. You can download the capsule by just clicking on link.
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National Current Affairs
1.India’s first mission to the Sun to be launched in 2019
India’s mission to the Sun will be launched in 2019 from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
2.India becomes Second Largest Fish Producing Country in the World
India has become the second largest fish producing country in the world.
3.India ranks 51 on IMD Talent Rankings
India ranked 51st among 63 countries on the IMD Talent Rankings in terms of ability to attract, develop and retain talent.
4.India and World Bank ink $98 million loan pact for renewable energy
India and the World Bank signed a $98 million loan pact and a $2 million grant agreement to help the country increase power generation capacity through cleaner, renewable energy sources.
5.India-Myanmar joint Army exercise begins in Meghalaya
The first India-Myanmar Bilateral Military Exercise 2017 (IMBAX 2017) was held at Joint Warfare Centre at the Umroi Joint Training Node in Meghalaya.
6.Radha Mohan Singh Inaugurated World Fisheries Day Celebrations on 21 November 2017
This year’s theme is “2022 Ka Hai Sapna … Kisan Ki Aay Ho Dugna – Sankalp Se Siddhi”.
7.Nagaland, Andaman &Nicobar Islands Sign MoU with India under UDAY Scheme
On the 2nd Anniversary of Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY), the Government of India signed four MoUs under the Scheme with the State of Nagaland and with Union Territories (UTs) of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu.
8.Union Government cancels Israeli missile deal worth $500-million
Indian Government decided to cancel a $500 million deal for procuring Spike ATGM (Anti-Tank Guided Missile) from Israel.
9.Worlds biggest toilet pot model unveiled at Trump village in Haryana
The world’s biggest toilet pot model was unveiled at Marora, popularly known as the “Trump village”, in Haryana.
10.Manmohan Singh selected for Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (85) was selected Indira Gandhi Prize for peace, disarmament, and development for his leadership of the country.
11.Steering Committee of SARTTAC held in New Delhi
Interim Meeting of Steering Committee of International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s South Asia Regional Training and Technical Assistance Centre (SARTTAC) was held in New Delhi.
12.Assam launches its first air ambulance for the public
The government of Assam inaugurated its first air ambulance of the state. It will operate from Guwahati airport
13.Union Government introduces Daily Drug Regimen for treatment of Tuberculosis
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare launched Daily Drug Regimen for treatment of Tuberculosis (TB) patients across the country. TB is a bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria that most often affect lungs.
14.Union Cabinet approves setting up National Anti-profiteering Authority
The Union Cabinet Affairs approved setting up of National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA), an apex body with an overarching mandate under Goods and Services. The NAA is tasked with ensuring full benefits of reduction in tax on supply of goods or services flow to consumers.
15.Dantewada hosts India 1st Tribal Entrepreneurship Summit
India’s first Tribal Entrepreneurship Summit held at Dantewada in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh.
International Current Affairs
1.Kendall Jenner becomes world’s highest paid model in 2017
American model Kendall Jenner become the world’s highest-earning model in 2017.
2.India and Russia join hands to provide visa free entry for flight crew members
India and Russia have joined their hands and signed a pact for giving visa-free entry to the crew members of chartered and scheduled flights in both the nations.
3.Beyonce Named 2017’s Highest-Paid Woman in Music according to Forbes
American singer Beyonce has been named the highest-paid woman in music in 2017 by the Forbes.
4.Qatar the Richest Country in the World Per Capita
Based on the per capita income of its people, Qatar has been named the world’s richest country as per the recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) report. The per capita GDP (gross domestic product) of Qatar is over Rs. 81 lakh.
5.First WHO Global Ministerial Conference on Ending TB held in Russia
The WHO Global Ministerial Conference “Ending TB in the Sustainable Development Era: A Multisectoral Response” was held in Moscow, Russia.
6.UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial Conference 2017 Held in Canada
Canada hosted the 2017 UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial Conference.
7.Syria Signs up Paris Agreement on Climate Change
Syria became the 169th country which signup the Paris Agreement.
8.Saudi Arabia Recognizes Yoga as Sport
The Saudi Arabian government approved the practice of yoga as a sports activity.
9.Founding Ceremony of International Solar Alliance Held in Germany
Founding Ceremony of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) was held in Bonn, Germany.
10.China launches worlds first fully electric cargo ship
China launched the world’s first all-electric ship, which can travel up to 80 km with 2000-tonnes cargo after a two-hour charge.