Current Affairs 26th November 2015

Current Affairs 26th November 2015

Updated : 26-Nov-2015

Current Affairs 26th November 2015 - Important Points
Current Affairs 26th November 2015 - Details
Name the noted Indian-Origin Businessman who has passed away - Banwari Lal Mittal
On 25th November 2015, Nepal's noted Indian-origin businessman Banwari Lal Mittal passed away at Kathmandu at the age of 79.

He founded Shree Airlines of Nepal in 1990. At present, Shree Airlines is the largest helicopter operator in Nepal. Shree Airlines has four Eurocopter AS350 B3e helicopters and 24-seat Russian-made MI-17 helicopters.
In the past, he was the Chairman of the Nepal Chamber of Commerce and Marwari Sewa Samiti.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women observed on - 25th November
Among the important International Current Affairs, On 25th November 2015, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women was observed across the world to raise awareness about violence against women.
To mark this day, an event was organised under the UN Secretary General’s Campaign called UNiTE called Orange the world: End violence against women and girls across the world.
The Observance of This Day in India
As a part of global Orange the World event, the Day was observed in India by lighting the iconic India Gate in orange colour. UN Women Indian along with UNFPA India, UNDP and UN organised the event in India as part of the United Nations global campaign.

National Milk Day observed in India on - 26th November
Among the important National Current Affairs, On 26th November 2015, The National Milk Day (NMD) was observed in India to mark 94th birth anniversary of the Father of the White Revolution Dr Verghese Kurien.
About National Milk Day
- Indian Dairy Association (IDA) in 2014 brought the idea of observing National Milk Day on the lines of World Milk Day that is observed on 1 June every year under the aegis of UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
- On 26th November 2014, the first NMD was observed by all Indian diary sector majors including National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), IDA.
Name the Sitting Rajya Sabha MP from Nagaland who passed away - Khekiho Zhimomi
On 26th November 2015, Sitting Rajya Sabha MP from Nagaland Khekiho Zhimomi passed away at the age of 69. He served as the member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly for three times.
About Khekiho Zhimomi
- He started his political career as a student leader. He was the founding member of Nagaland Students' Federation.
- In 1989, he was first elected to the Nagaland Legsilative Assembly .
- He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland, as the Naga People's Front candidate in the constituency Ghaspani-I (ST) in 2003.
- He also served as the State Cabinet Minister of Industry, Commerce, Mining and Border Affairs in Nagaland.
Which country is building world’s largest animal cloning factory - China
Among the important International Current Affairs, In November 2015, Chinese scientists unleashed their plan to develop the world’s largest animal cloning factory to save critically endangered species from disappearance.
Focus of the company
- It will mainly focus at cloning cattle.
- Around one lakh cow embryos will be produced annually.
- Scientists at the plant also hope to clone champion race horse and sniffer dogs.
Name the new species of tree frog discovered - Ghatixalus magnus
Among the important National Current Affairs, In November 2015, a team of researchers discovered a new species of tree frog named Ghatixalus magnus during the field work in southern part of Western Ghats.
It belongs to Rhacophorid tree frog of the genus Ghatixalus. Due to its large size making it the biggest known tree frog from the Western Ghats it was named as Ghatixalus magnus.

The team who found the species include names of : Vivek Philip Cyriac, a researcher, of the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram, a batrachologist from Wayanad and Robin Abraham, a researcher from the University of Kansas, USA; Anil Zachariah.
Apart from this, the team also rediscovered a species of bush frog, named Raorchestes flaviventris from the High Ranges of Idukki district in Kerala. This species was ecaded for past 132 years.
Who has won the Presidential election of Argentina - Mauricio Macri
Among the important International Current Affairs, In Fourth Week of November 2015, Conservative opposition candidate Mauricio Macri won the presidential election of Argentina.
After 12-years of leftist government, Argentina will now see the centre-right leading the government.
Prior to this, he was the mayor of Buenos Aires and was contesting election as a leader of Cambiemos party.
Who is appointed as President of ASSOCHAM - Sunil Kanoria
Among the important appointments, On 25th November 2015, Sunil Kanoria was appointed as the President of The Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM). He has replaced Rana Kapoor, Yes Bank Managing Director and CEO.
About Sunil Kanoria
- At present, he is the Vice Chairman of SREI Infrastructure Finance Limited.
- Currently, he is a council member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
- The country's largest infrastructure equipment rental company Quippo was conceptualized by him.