Translate

CURRENT AFFAIRS NOVEMBER 21, 2013

KALYANSIR.COM

CYCLONE HELEN:
ü The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal turned into a cyclonic storm on November 20, 2013.
ü Under the impact heavy rains are likely in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
ü The Disaster Management Authority and the state administration have been geared up to tackle the situation.


ISRO:

ü The ISRO (Indian Space research Organization) completed 50 illustrious years on November 21, 2013.
ü At 18.25 IST (Indian Standard Time) on November 21, 1963 Nike-Apache (American made) rocket was launched from Thumba for scientific purposes.


HC SEEKS RESPONSE:

ü The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court sought response from the Election Commission and the Union Home Ministry.
ü This is with reference to a PIL (Public Interest Litigation) seeking an enquiry into the foreign contributions of Congress, BJP and other political parties.
ü The PIL was filed by AAP (Aam Aadmi Party) activist Nuthan Takur.

EC NOTICE TO AAP CHIEF:

ü EC – Election Commission
ü AAP – Aam Aadmi party
ü AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal has been accused for appealing voters on the ground of religion to the Muslim voters in the Delhi Assembly elections.
ü This is the violation of model code of conduct.
ü The EC served a notice on the AAP chief.


KALYANSIR.COM