4 November 2014 Current Affairs
Mumbai Has Highest Number of Internet Users In India
According to the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and Indian Market Research Bureau (IMRB) latest study report, Mumbai has the highest number of Internet users at about 16.4 million in the country which has over 243 million web users. Delhi was second with a user base of 12.1 million. The National Capital recorded the fastest year-on-year growth rate of 50 percent in Internet user base among top eight cities of the country.
Union Cabinet Approved Dissolution Of Delhi Assembly
The Union Cabinet on 4 November gave its approval to the proposal for dissolution of the Delhi Assembly. The approval will pave the way for holding of fresh Election in Delhi. Delhi has been under the President’s Rule since February 2014 following the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government’s resignation after 49 days in office.
Narinder Batra gets FIH President’s Award
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) gave its prestigious President’s Award to Hockey India (HI) President Narinder Batra on 4 November at Morocco. The President’s Awards were presented to Narinder Batra and Italian Valentina Quaranta for their lengthy and valuable services to the sports. Narinder Batra was recently included in the FIH Executive Board at 2014 Ordinary Congress of FIH.
One World Trade Center Opens For Business In New York
One World Trade Center, the 104-storey building at the same spot where the twin towers of World Trade Centre (WTC) fell down more than 13 years ago, was opened in New York. This building is constructed at a cost of $3.9 billion and is the tallest building in the United States.