10 November 2016 Current Affairs

Tata Chemicals’ Director Bhaskar Bhat resigns
Bhaskar Bhat, the non-executive and non-independent director on the board of Tata Chemicals Ltd, has resigned with immediate effect. Bhat had expressed displeasure at the continuation of Mistry as Chairman. On Friday, the independent directors unanimously supported Mistry’s chairmanship on Tata Chemicals board.


10 November: World Science Day for Peace and Development

The World Science Day for Peace and Development is observed on 10 November 2016 across the world to raise awareness of benefits of science in our daily life. 2016 Theme: “Celebrating Science Centres and Science Museums”. It highlights the importance of science centres and museums for capacity building and to send strong messages about the importance of science for sustainable development. To mark the day, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) had organised special campaigns, visits to science museums for school children, etc.


Peru to host 2016 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit

The 2016 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum’s Leaders Summit will be held in Lima, Peru from November 19 to 20, 2016. The theme of the summit is “Quality Growth and Human Development” and the official logo is the architecture of the ancient city of Caral. It will be the second time Peru hosting to the APEC Summit, previously it had hosted the event in 2008. The 2016 summit will gather leaders from the world’s 21 most important member economies, as well as over 1,500 investors and entrepreneurs.These 21 member countries collectively account for nearly 50% of the world’s trade and about 57% of GDP.India is observer of APEC since 2011 and has applied for membership.


Maharashtra, Canada to work on urban infrastructure, smart cities

Maharashtra government has signed an agreement with Canada to implement a joint action plan on urban infrastructure development in the state. The Canada-Maharashtra action plan seeks to introduce companies, solutions and financing from the North American country for the urban development and implementation of state-led infrastructure projects.


Roger Federer wins Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award

Former world number one Roger Federer won the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award at the ATP awards on 10th November, for the 12th time in his career. The award is given to players who display the “spirit of the sport” on the court.


Marta Jakimowicz selected for Lifetime Achievement Award 2016 by Lalithakala Academy

Poland-born art critic Marta Jakimowicz was elected for the Lifetime Achievement Award 2016 by the Karnataka Lalithakala Academy. Presently, she is settled in Bengaluru. Other than her, portrait artist Baburao V Nadoni from Belagavi, and KK Makali from Bellary were also selected for the award. All the winners will be honoured with the cash prize of 50000 rupees.


One Response to “10 November 2016 Current Affairs”

  • Avshesh shukla says:

    Nice information.

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