Page-27 of Current Affairs - November, 2012

Obama wins a second term as US President

November 8, 2012

Barack Obama has won a second 4-year Presidential term in the US. He defeated his main challenger Republican Mitt Romney. Mr. Obama, America’s first African-American President, bagged more than the 270 electoral votes required for victory.

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Chinese-Belgian-British Writer Han Suyin passed away

November 8, 2012

Elizabeth Comber (Han Suyin) passed away. Elizabeth Comber who was also know by her pen name “Han Suyin”, a Chinese-Belgian British author who came up as among the most influential voices that served as a link b/w China and the ..

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Retd Paramilitary staff gets ex-servicemen status

November 8, 2012

Government has given its approval for granting retired paramilitary personnel from forces like CRPF, CISF, BSF, ITBP and SSB the status of ex-servicemen which will enable them to avail welfare benefits. What will be the benefits of this status? With ..

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China invites Dr APJ Abdul Kalam to teach at Peking University

November 8, 2012

China has invited Dr APJ Abdul Kalam to teach at the prestigious Peking University. The varsity also offered him a lab of his choice to work with the students. The invitation was made on Kalam’s first visit to China at ..

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Persons in News: T. Samuel

November 8, 2012

Cartoonist T. Samuel passed away The pioneer of pocket cartoons in India, T. Samuel (86) passed away. Samuel belonged to Kollam in Kerala. He began his career as a cartoonist with the Civil and Military Gazette published from Lahore before ..

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India, South Korea talk about possibility of revising DTAC

November 8, 2012

At a high level meeting b/w India and South Korea, both the nations discussed the possibility of revising Double Taxation Avoidance Convention (DTAC). Discussions included expanding information sharing b/w the taxation authorities and cooperation in modernizing the customs system of ..

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