1st December observed as world AIDS day
1st
December is observed across the World as World Acquired ImmunoDeficiency
Syndrome Day. The day is observed to raise awareness about the human immune
deficiency virus infection. Theme of the day is ‘Getting to zero, End AIDS by
2030.
Union Government launched IPV injection as part of Global Polio
Endgame Strategy
The
Union Government on 30 November 2015 launched the injectable Inactivated Polio
Vaccine (IPV) as part of its commitment to the Global Polio Endgame Strategy. It
was launched in New Delhi by Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare JP
Nadda. It is part of next step in India's universal immunization programme to
fight against polio in the country.
‘Dr abdul kalam ignite award’ presented by President Pranab
Mukherjee
Dr
APJ Abdul Kalam IGNITE Award is a national competition of original
technological ideas and innovations by children up to class 12 or those out of
school up to the age of 17 years. President Pranab Mukharjee presented these
award 40 school students of 27 districts from 18 states. These awards are
announced every year on 15 October on the birth anniversary Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
which is celebrated as the Children's Creativity and Innovation Day.
Women can cast votes for first time in Saudi Arabia
For
the first time in the country's history, Saudi Arabia will officially count the
opinions of female citizens in its national elections on Dec ember 12. More
than a thousand women could appear on the ballots.
Russian film-maker Eldar Ryazanov passed away
Eldar
Ryazanov, one of the most popular Russian film directors of the Soviet era,
died on 30 November 2015 following the prolonged illness at the age of 88.
UN chief launched Anticipate, Absorb, Reshape Initiative to
build climate resilience
The
United Nations (UN) Chief Ban Ki-moon along with the agencies of the UN system
on 30 November 2015 launched initiative titled Anticipate, Absorb, Reshape to build
climate resilience in the world’s most vulnerable countries. The initiative was
launched during the United Nations climate change conference (COP21) in Paris.
IMF approved China's Yuan as Elite Reserve Currency
International
Monetary Fund (IMF) on 30 November 2015 included China's Yuan into its elite
reserve currency basket. Yuan's entry into the basket takes effect from 1
October 2016.
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