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Rio Political Declaration on Social Determinants of Health
International Current Affairs. The Rio Political Declaration on Social Determinants of Health was adopted during the World Conference on Social Determinants of Health which took place from 19 to 21 October 2011.
Nov 18, 2011 -
Kamalesh Sharma Re-appointed Commonwealth Secretary General
International Current Affairs 2011. At the 21st Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Perth in Australia, Commonwealth Secretary General Kamalesh Sharma was re-appointed to the coveted post on 30 October 2011.
Nov 2, 2011 -
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga became the First Frenchman to win Austrian Open
Sports Current Affairs 2011. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga became the first Frenchman to win the Austrian Open with a 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4 defeat of Juan Martin del Petro
Oct 31, 2011 -
Uttarakhand State Cabinet Cleared Uttarakhand Lokayukta Bill, 2011
India Current Affairs 2011. Uttarakhand state cabinet cleared Uttarakhand Lokayukta Bill, 2011 with the objective of curbing corruption in the state
Oct 31, 2011 -
Union Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Textiles Approved 21 New Textiles Parks in India
Economy Current Affairs 2011.Union Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Textiles sanctioned 21 new Textiles Parks under the Scheme for Integrated Textiles Parks with a project cost of 2100 crores rupees to be implemented over a period of 36 months...
Oct 31, 2011 -
Corporate Lobbyist Niira Radia announced her Exit from the Communication Business
India Current Affairs 2011. Niira Radia, Corporate lobbyist and provider of public relations services for the Tata group and Reliance Industries announced her exit from the business of communication consultancy
Oct 31, 2011 -
Noted Hindi Novelist and Satirist Srilal Shukla Passed Away
India Current Affairs 2011. Renowned litterateur, writer of novel Rag Darbari, Shrilal Shukla died at a hospital in Lucknow on 28 October 2011. He wrote many satires like Angad Ka Paanv…
Oct 29, 2011 -
World Day for Audiovisual Heritage was Celebrated on 27 October 2011
International Current Affairs 2011. UNESCO decided Audiovisual Heritage: See, Hear, and Learn as theme for celebration of the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage 2011…
Oct 28, 2011 -
The Prime Minister of Nepal Baburam Bhattarai Visited India
International Current Affairs 2011. The Prime Minister of Nepal, Baburam Bhattarai visited India from 20 October 2011 to 23 October 2011. During the visit, India and Nepal signed 3 mou/agreement...
Oct 27, 2011 -
India beat England in Fifth and Final One-Day and Won the Series by 5-0
Sports Current Affairs 2011. India won 5 matches one-day series by 5-0 by defeating England. Ravindra Jadeja of team India was declared Man of the Match, while Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was awarded with Man of the Series
Oct 27, 2011 -
IPI-India Award for Excellence in Journalism to Tehelka and The Week
India Current Affairs 2011. Tehelka and The Week were jointly chosen for the International Press Institute (IPI) – India award for excellence in journalism
Oct 27, 2011 -
Supreme Court: Centre has Absolute Powers to decide the Terms and Conditions for Telecom Operators
India Current Affairs 2011. The Supreme Court of India ruled that the Centre has absolute powers to decide the terms and conditions for telecom operators as neither the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, TRAI, nor the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal, TDSAT, can overrule it
Oct 27, 2011 -
The Trigger behind Brain Tumour Identified by the Scientists
Science & Technology Current Affairs 2011. A new biochemical mechanism was identified, which allows brain tumours to survive and grow. This finding will pave the way for new and effective treatments for some of the most aggressive tumours
Oct 27, 2011 -
Union Government Prepared a Blueprint to provide Jobs to Youths in Naxal Affected Districts
India Current Affairs 2011.The Union government of India prepared a blueprint to provide jobs to three-lakh youths in 60 naxal affected districts in India
Oct 25, 2011 -
Egypt and Israel reached an Agreement to Swap Prisoners
International Current Affairs 2011. Egypt and Israel reached an agreement to swap an alleged Israeli spy for 25 Egyptians held in Israeli jails
Oct 25, 2011