Current Affairs 21st October 2014 | India Re-elected to United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
2014 Liberty Medal achieved by Malala Yousafzai
21.10.2014: 2014 Liberty Medal achieved by Malala Yousafzai. She achieved this award for her continued demonstration of courage and resilience in the face of adversity. She is also recognised as powerful voice for those who have been denied their basic human rights and liberties.
New Chief of Staff and Counsellor in the National Security Division of the US Justice Department is Anita M Singh
21.10.2014: New Chief of Staff and Counsellor in the National Security Division of the US Justice Department is Anita M Singh Indian American. He will focus on Strategic Management Issues.
2014 Sakharov Human Rights Prize won by Denis Mukwege Mukengere
21.10.2014: 2014 Sakharov Human Rights Prize won by Denis Mukwege Mukengere Congolese Gynaecologist. He achieved this award for his efforts in helping thousands of gang rape victims in the democratic Republic of Congo.
New MD and CEO of Cairn India is Mayank Ashar
21.10.2014: New MD and CEO of Cairn India is Mayank Ashar. Earlier Rahul Dhir acted in this place from August 2012. He resigned in May 2014. After that additional charge of CEO was taken by Sudhir Mathur CFO.
BCCI decided to initiate legal proceedings against West Indies Cricket Board for abrupt cancellation of India tour
21.10.2014: BCCI decided to initiate legal proceedings against West Indies Cricket Board for abrupt cancellation of India tour. As per the actual schedule these matches to be conducted from 8th October 2014 to 19th November 2014.
Terry Walsh, Indian Men’s Hockey Chief Coach Resigned
21.10.2014: Terry Walsh, Indian Men’s Hockey Chief Coach Resigned due to pay dispute with the Sports Authority of India (SAI).
55th Police Commemoration Day observed
21.10.2014: 55th Police Commemoration Day observed in New Delhi. This day observed as a mark of respect to brave police martys who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
Azad Hind Day observed
21.10.2014: Azad Hind Day observed. In 1943 Subhas Chandra Bose formed Azad Hind Fauj on this day. This had made an important contribution against British in the 2nd world war.
Power Trade Agreement between India and Nepal
21.10.2014: Power Trade Agreement between India and Nepal. This agreement allows exchange of electricity between both the countries.
India Re-elected to United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
21.10.2014: India Re-elected to United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). India Re-elected for the period of 2015 to 2017. It got 162 votes in the Asia Pacific group in the election that was held in the UN General Assembly in New York. Other competent of this group were Bahrain, Philippines, Cambodia, Kuwait, Thailand, Qatar, Bangladesh, and Indonesia.
E- Library for women inmates in Tihar Jail
21.10.2014: E- Library for women inmates in Tihar Jail. This was set up by Tihar Jail Authority. Main aim is to train the inmates which help them to find jobs so that they will not do crime again.
Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day observed
21.10.2014: Across the world, Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day observed. This day observed to create awareness of the need to prevent iodine deficiency. Nearly 1/3rd of the world population are suffering with this problem.
