Current Affairs 4th November 2015

Current Affairs 4th November 2015

Updated : 04-Nov-2015

Current Affairs 4th November 2015 - Important Points
Current Affairs 4th November 2015 - Details
Name of Pakistani Cricket player who announced retirement from Test Cricket - Shoaib Malik
Among Sports Current Affairs, On 3rd November 2015, Former Pakistan Cricket captain Shoaib Malik announced his retirement from International Test Cricket though he will be playing third test match against England at UAE.

Do You Know :
Shoaib Malik has played 35 test till date and has scored 1898 runs with three centuries and eight half-centuries.
APJ Abdul Kalam Amrut Yojna for pregnant and lactating women was approved by - Maharashtra Govt
On 3rd November 2015, Maharashtra Government approved APJ Abdul Kalam Amrut Yojna for pregnant and lactating women in the tribal areas of the state which is a revised scheme.
Following are the highlights of this scheme :
Under this scheme free meal will be provided for six months which will begin from third trimester of pregnancy to the three months period after delivery.
This scheme is expected to benefit over 1.9 lakh women in very first year.

Which country reopened Consulate General in Mumbai after four decades - Norway
On 3rd November 2015, Norway reopened its Consulate General in Mumbai after four decades. It was closed in 1973. Foreign Minister of Norway Borje Brende reopened it in suburban Mumbai just next to Sweden's Consulate General.
This will be headed by Norwegian diplomat Torbjorn Holthe.
Cricketer Tom Graveney passed away, he played for - England
On 3rd November 2015, Former England Cricketer Tom Graveney passed away. He was 88 years old. He was one of the only 25 players to have made more than a hundred hundreds.
He played total 79 Tests for England and scored 4882 runs. To score these runs he made 11 centuries.
Book titled "Interlinking of Indian Rivers" is authored by - Radha Kant Bharati
On 3rd November 2015, Book "Interlinking of Indian Rivers" which is authored by Radha Kant Bharati was launched by Chairman of Central Water Commission (CWC) AB Pandya.
This book is based on research which explains the social, economic and commercial significance of linking of rivers in the country. It also discusses National Water Policy and disputes over the sub-continent of India.
Do You Know :
Radha Kant Bharati is a scholar of Geography.

Colin Welland passed away, he was writer of Oscar winning - Chariots of Fire
On 2nd November 2015, Colin Welland passed away. He was 82 years old. He is most famous for hie Oscar winning screenplay "Chariots of Fire". This is a story about two athletes in the 1924 Olympics: a devout Scottish Christian who runs for the glory of God, and an English Jew who runs to overcome prejudice.
Apart from this he also acted in movies.
Name of the Indian Boxer who was ranked no 2 in boxing - Shiva Thapa
Among the Important Sports Current Affairs, On 3rd November 2015, As per international rankings in the 56 kilogram category Indian boxer Shiva Thapa was ranked number two. He moved up by 5 places to acheive it. He got 1550 points.
Do You Know :
In 56 kg category Top position is held by Michael Conlan of Ireland with 2150 points.
Name of the first female jockey to win Melbourne Cup - Michelle Payne
On 3rd November 2015, Michelle Payne became fist ever female jockey to win Melbourne Cup. She won 6.2 million Australian dollars.
Michelle Payne is an Australian jockey and she rode rank outsider Prince of Penzance to a famous victory in Australia's richest and most prestigious horse race.
Melbourne Cup :
Melbourne Cup is among most famous prestigious Thoroughbred horse races which is being conducted annually by Victoria Racing Clud.
Lionel Messi was signed as Global Brand Ambassador for its Passenger Vehicles by - TATA Motors
Among Important Business Current Affairs, On 2nd November 2015 TATA Motots signed Lionel Messi as Global Brand Ambassador for its passenger vehicles.
Do You Know :
Lionel Messi is Argentina’s football player and Lionel Messi is four consecutive times Best Player of the World. He is captain of Argentina football team.
Who heads the SIT which submitted its third report on Black Money - Justice MB Shah
Among National Current Affairs, On 3rd November 2015, Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Black Money headed by Justice MB Shah submitted its third report to the Ministry of Finance.
The SIT found that over 2600 persons are directors on more than 20 companies and at least 20 companies are operating from the same address at 345 places which indicate the violation of Companies Act, 2013.