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- Today (19th November) is International Men's Day.
- Theme of International Men's Day 2015 : Working To Expand Reproductive Options for Men
- Today (19th November) is World Toilet Day.
- This day is observed by the United Nations to raise awareness about all people who do not have acess to a toilet - despite it is their basic right.
- Note : 2.5 billion people in the world do not have access to proper sanitation.
- Theme of World Toilet Day 2015 : Sanitation and Nutrition
- Today (3rd Thursday of November) is World Philosophy Day.
- It was first celebrated on 21 November 2002.
- 2015 World Philosophy Day Theme : Plurality of Languages and Places of Philosophy
- 19th November is National Integration Day.
- This day is celebrated as the birth anniversary of the first woman Prime Minister of the India, Indira Gandhi.
- She played a major role in strengthening the Indian democratic structure and tradition.
- She handled the war of 1971 against Pakistan and won it.
- The Union Cabinet has decided to provide 3000 state government jobs to the Kashmiri migrants with financial assistance from the Government of India.
- A package of Rs 2,000 crore will initially be be spent on their employment and rehabilitation.
- 46th International Film Festival of India, Goa
- The Man Who Knew Infinity' written and directed by Matthew Brown, will be the opening film of International Film Festival of this year at Goa.
- Argentina’s Oscar entry and this year’s biggest Argentinean box office hit - 'The Clan' (Directed by Pablo Trapero), will be the closing film of the festival.
- 'The Danish Girl' will be the midfest film.
- The Kingdom of Spain will be the focus country of IFFI 2015.
People in News
- West Bengal Transport Minister Madan Mitra, who is allegedly involved in Saradha chit fund scam, resigned today.
Business & Economy
- 7th Pay Commission has submitted its report to the Government.
- The Commission headed by Justice AK Mathur submitted report to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley at his residence in New Delhi.
- The Commission was set up in February last year to revise remuneration of about 48 lakh central government employees and 55 lakh pensioners.
- Its recommendations will also have a bearing on the salaries of the state government staff.
- The Cabinet has approved the long-awaited Interest subvention scheme.
- This scheme will allow exporters, mostly in the labour-intensive and small and medium sectors, to avail of loans from banks at a 3 per cent lower rate.
- This scheme will be applicable from April 1, 2015.
- The financial implication of the scheme is estimated to be in the range of Rs 2,500 crore to Rs 2,700 crore per year, an official statement said.
Sports
- Russia’s anti-doping agency (RUSADA) was suspended by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), raising the possibility of Russian track stars being barred from the Olympics if the country does not fall back into line with accepted international rules.
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