Current Affairs for 26 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.

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