1 December 2014 Current Affairs
World AIDS Day Observed On 1 December
World AIDS Day was observed on 1 December 2014 across the globe to raise awareness about the HIV/ AIDS. The theme for the year 2014 is “Focus, Partner, Achieve: An AIDS-free Generation.” HIV/AIDS remains a major global issue, having claimed more than 36 million lives so far since the discovery of the virus more than 20 years ago. World AIDS Day is celebrated around the world on December 1st each year. It has become one of the most recognized international health days and a key opportunity to raise awareness, commemorate those who have passed on, and celebrate victories, such as increased access to treatment and prevention services.
Vijay Mallya Resigned As Director of Mangalore Chemicals
Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers, a part of the UB Group and manufacturer of chemical fertilizers in the state of Karnataka, announced that Vijay Mallya, a director on the board of directors of the company, has resigned with immediate effect. However, the reason behind his resignation is still unknown. The post of Director at Mangalore Chemicals may for now remain vacant.
Former Arunachal Pradesh CM Jarbom Gamlin Died
Former Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jarbom Gamlin died in Gurgaon. He was 53. In 2004, he was elected to the state Assembly and became home minister in the Gegong Apang ministry. In 2009, he became power minister in the Dorjee Khandu government. On 5 May 2011, Gamlin became the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh after the death of Dorjee Khandu in a chopper accident. He was president of the All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) for three years from 1981 to 1984.Although Gamlin first joined the People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA), later he switched over to Congress and became a member of the Lok Sabha from 1999-2004.
Euro 2016 Mascot Named Super Victor
The mascot for the the 2016 European football championship in France has been named Super Victor. The name for the cartoon character boy dressed as a footballer in blue and white with a red cape and number 16 jersey was preferred to Driblou and Goalix. In 1984, the mascot for the European Championships organised in France was Peno, and the 1998 World Cup mascot was called Footix. Euro 2016 will take place in France from 10 June 2016 to 10 July 2016.