Current Affairs November 26-27, 2015
Michael
Keating will be the Special Representative for Somalia and head of the UN
Assistance Mission in Somalia
UN Secretary General
Ban Ki-moon announced Michael Keating (UK) as the new Special Representative
for Somalia and head of the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).
Keating has several
years' experience in supporting political and peace-building transitions
besides steering humanitarian and recovery programmes in Afghanistan, the
Middle East and Africa.
US
launched Operation Inherent Resolve to eliminate ISIS
US-led coalition army
attacked the Islamic State militant group in Iraq and parts of Syria in a joint
task force mission called the Operation Inherent Resolve. Besides the US,
coalition nations that have conducted strikes in Iraq include Australia,
Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Jordan, Netherlands, the UK, whereas
Australia, Bahrain, Canada, France, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Arab
Emirates, have carried out attacks in Syria.
Asian
Business Leadership Forum to be held in UAE
6th edition of the
Asian Business Leadership Forum (ABLF) will be held in UAE on November 29,
2015.
It is regarded as one
of the best business platforms that brings business tycoons from the Gulf, Asia
and Africa to facilitate dialogue, collaboration, support the investments into
UAE and promote the Arab nation as the new global business hub.
Maharashtra
government has launched accident insurance scheme for farmers
Maharashtra
government has decided to launch an accident insurance scheme for farmers. Under
this scheme, each farmer will get Rs. 2 lakh annual insurance cover. Around
1.37 crore farmers are likely to be benefitted in the state.
Telangana
declares 231 mandals drought hit
Telangana government
recently declared 231 of its mandals as drought hit due to scanty
rainfall. The Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has urged the Union
Government to send a team to assess drought conditions in the state.
Japan
launches its first commercial satellite
The Japanese national
space programme launched its first commercial satellite, thereby entering a
business mainly dominated by Russian and European firms.
The H-IIA rocket
carried the TELSTAR 12V communications and broadcasting satellite for Canadian
satellite operator Telesat.
The launch was
overseen by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries from Tanegashima Space Center in southwest Japan.
Tunisia
declares state of emergency after bomb attack
Tunisian President
Beji Caid Essebsi declared a nationwide 30-day emergency after a presidential
guard bus was bombed in the capital Tunis, which is under curfew. Tunisia
has been the target of Jihadist attacks since its 2011 democratic revolution.
Vijaya
Bank seeks Rs.5,000 crore from the Centre under the capital infusion plans
Recently, south-based
Vijaya Bank sought Rs.5,000 crore from the Centre under the capital infusion
plans. Bank has submitted a proposal to the Union Finance Ministry seeking
Rs.5,000 crore under capital infusion.
Ministry
of Railway signed MoU with TERI University
Ministry of Railways has
signed a Memorandum of Understanding with TERI University, New Delhi, to set up
a railway research chair on sustainable mobility at the university.
The MoU was signed in
the presence of Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu. It will promote research in
finding innovative solutions for issues related sustainable mobility, use of
energy-efficient technology, green energy projects.
Bihar declared liquor ban
CM
Nitish Kumar made the announcement regarding liquor prohibition as part of his
election pledge at an official function to mark Prohibition Day on 26 November.
In July 2015, Nitish Kumar had declared that prohibition would be imposed if he
retained power in the assembly elections.