Daily Current Affairs : 26th November 2014 1) The talks between Iran and six world powers (P5+1) on the crucial issue of Iran’s nuclear deal ended on 24 November 2014 without reaching any break-off. However, the talks were extended till which date with the aim of achieving political agreement by March 2015? – 1 July 2015 Explanation: 24 November 2014 was the deadline for a deal to resolve a 12-year stand-off over Tehran’s atomic ambitions. These talks were held between Iran and group of 6 countries called P5+1in Vienna. The objective of these talks was to achieve an accord that could transform the Middle East, open the door to ending economic sanctions on Iran and start to bring the country from the cold after decades of hostility with the West. The P5+1 is a group of six world powers which in 2006 joined the diplomatic efforts with Iran with regard to its nuclear program. The term refers to the P5 or five permanent members of the UN Security Council, namely United States, Russia, China, United Kingdom, and France, plus Germany. …………………………………………………………………. 2) Who was appointed as the special representative of India to conduct boundary negotiations and strategic consultations with China on 24 November 2014? – Ajit Doval, the National Security Advisor (NSA) Explanation: The appointment of Doval comes at a time when there have been several incidents of tension between the two countries at the border and Line of Actual Control (LAC). Doval is credited with solving several issues including planning key missions related to Myanmar and China related missions. In September this year, Chinese incursions in Ladakh raised security alarms for the Indian government. Indian troops had to reportedly make a tactical retreat of about two kilometers in Chumar. …………………………………………………………………. 3) World chess champion, Norway’s Magnus Carlsen retained his title, defeating Indian challenger Viswanathan Anand in the 11th round of their title match on 23 November 2014. Anand was able to defeat Carlsen in how many game/games? –One Explanation: The 12-game World Championship tie had started on 8 November at Sochi (Russia). Carlsen won three games out of 11 games held while Anand could win just one game. Seven games were drawn and Carlsen won the tie by 6.5 – 4.5. Anand’s lone win came in the third games whereas Carlsen won the second, sixth and eleventh games to claim the title. Carlsen had wrested the World title from Anand last year in Chennai …………………………………………………………………. 4) On 23 November 2014 China started generating electricity from the biggest ever hydropower project in Tibet. What is the name of this hydropower project built over Brahmaputra River, the first unit of which started operations? – Zangmu Hydropower Project Explanation: The first unit of Zangmu Hydropower Project, built at an estimated cost of $1.6 billion, is on the Yarlung Zangbo river (known as the Brahmaputra in India). This dam stands more than 3,300 metres above sea level and is the largest dam ever built on the Tibetan plateau. It will have a total generating capacity of 510,000 kilowatts. India’s Foreign Ministry last year urged China “to ensure that the interests of downstream states are not harmed by any activities in upstream areas” of the river, after state media reports that China planned several more dams there. …………………………………………………………………. 5) Former Union minister and senior Congress leader Murli Deora passed away in the early hours of 24 November 2014. He had the recognition of serving which Union ministry for the longest term? – Petroleum Ministry Explanation: Deora was India’s longest serving Petroleum Minister, completing exactly five years in office in a tenure that began in January 2006 and was spread between UPA-1 and II. He was the Mayor of Mumbai from 1977-78 and was later elected to the Lok Sabha four times from Mumbai South, a seat later held by his son, Milind, who is also a former MP and an ex-Union minister. Deora was a sitting member of the Rajya Sabha and was suffering from cancer. …………………………………………………………………. 6) Share of which private sector bank will be split and reduced to face value of Rs. 2 from 4 December 2014, as notified in a notification issued by the NSE and the BSE? – ICICI Bank Explanation: Face value of ICICI Bank’s equity share is Rs. 10 at present. ICICI Bank has fixed record date as 5 December 2014 for the purpose of ascertaining the eligible shareholders who would be entitled to receive five equity shares of face value of Rs. 2 each in lieu of one equity share of face value of Rs. 10 each of the bank. The stock split is expected to increase investor participation in the stock. …………………………………………………………………. 7) Which Northeastern state of India launched the scheme management system (SMS) software on 24 November 2014 for providing better government services by way of implementing online planning and monitoring processes? – Arunachal Pradesh Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh became the first state to implement this software for governance. The single window SMS offers multifaceted modules, like project management, annual plan, third party monitoring and file management besides a grievances redressal system for the citizens to complaint against ongoing schemes. ………………………………………………………………….
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