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22-November-2019 Current Affairs

Greta Thunberg Received International Children’s Peace Prize for 2019

Greta Thunberg Received International Children’s Peace Prize for 2019

  • Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg (age 16 years) awarded the 2019 International Children’s Peace Prize for her work in the struggle against climate change which has resonated with schoolchildren across the world.
  • In the same category, 15-years-old Divina Maloum also received the International Children's Peace Prize for her “Peaceful Struggle” against the Boko Haram jihadist group.
  • The International Children’s Peace Prize is given by the Kids Right Foundation and was founded by Marc Dullaert in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Three days Global Bio-India Summit begins

Three days Global Bio-India Summit begins

The Global Bio-India Summit will begin in New Delhi. It will be one of the largest biotechnology stakeholders conglomerate to be held in India for the first....
Mahinda Rajapaksa pledge as Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister

Mahinda Rajapaksa pledge as Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister

The brother of Gotabaya Rajapaksa (Sri Lanka’s new President), Mahinda Rajapaksa (age 74 years) has been appointed as the 13th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka....
Sir David Attenborough honored with 2019 Indira Gandhi Peace Prize

Sir David Attenborough honored with 2019 Indira Gandhi Peace Prize

Noted broadcaster Sir David Attenborough (age 93 years) will be honored with Indira Gandhi Peace, Disarmament, and Development Prize for 2019. His....
World Philosophy Day celebrated on 3rd Thursday of November

World Philosophy Day celebrated on 3rd Thursday of November

World Philosophy Day is celebrated every year on the 3rd Thursday of November month to highlight the importance of philosophy in different regional contexts....
World Television Day observed today across the globe

World Television Day observed today across the globe

World Television Day is observed on 21st November every year. It plays a major role in presenting the different issues that affect people throughout the world. The....
World Fisheries Day observed on 21 November

World Fisheries Day observed on 21 November

The World Fisheries day is observed on 21st November across the globe every year. This day is celebrated by fisherfolk communities. The theme for this year is "202....
Virat Kohli awarded PETA India’s 2019 Person of the Year award

Virat Kohli awarded PETA India’s 2019 Person of the Year award

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli (age 31 years) awarded with PETA India’s 2019 Person of the Year award for his animal advocacy efforts. Vegetar....
Lok Sabha approved Chit Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2019

Lok Sabha approved Chit Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2019

The Lok Sabha today passed the Chit Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2019 by voice vote. The bill seeks to amend the Chit Funds Act, 1982, which reg....
Mohan Bhagwat inaugurated International Principal’s Education Conference at Nagpur

Mohan Bhagwat inaugurated International Principal’s Education Conference at Nagpur

Mohan Bhagwat inaugurated the International Principal’s Education Conference (IPEC) at Nagpur, Maharashtra, today. He is the Sarsanghchalak ....
Manu Bhaker wins Gold in 10m Air Pistol event

Manu Bhaker wins Gold in 10m Air Pistol event

Indian shooter Manu Bhaker won the Gold medal in 10m Air Pistol event at ISSF World Cup 2019. In finals, 17-years-old Manu shot 244.7 to bags the ....
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