Sebastian Vettel became Youngest Triple Champion in Formula One History
Sebastian Vettel of Germany, the Red Bull driver became youngest triple champion in the history of Formula One on 25 November 2012 by finishing 6th behind Jenson Button in the Brazilian Grand Prix. Vettel, 25 got himself involved in opening lap collision and made very little damage to his Red Bull car in the run in rain-swept conditions at Interlagos circuit. The only title rival of Vettel was two-time champion Spaniard Fernnando Alonso who finished in the second position in his Ferrari. However he had pre-race 13 points deficit while Vettel won the title by merely three points.Vettel was the third driver in the history of Formula One to win three consecutive titles. Others who have done this before are Michael Schumacher and Argentine Juan Manuel Fangio. The Red Bull team of Vettel took the third constructors' championship in the sequence on 18 November 2012 in Texas and finished with 281 points while Alonso with 278 points.
Bangladesh’s Worst-Ever Fire Accident Claimed Several Lives
The worst industrial fire accident took place on 24 November 2012 in Bangladesh at Ashulia at Savar which is approximately 30 km away from Dhaka. In the history of Bangladesh, this is the most devastating fire accident which claimed several lives. The fire which broke out due to unexplained reasons started at Tazreen Fashion near the Dhaka Export Processing Zone and soon engulfed the ground floor and first floor of the multi-storey building.
The government of Bangladesh constituted inquiry committee in order to find out the cause of this worst-ever fire accident. Concerned authorities were directed for proper medical treatment to the injured.
Tipu Sultan’s Era Cannon Discovered at Bangalore Metro Site
Workers digging the underground section of the Bangalore Metro rail were surprised to discover a 12 feet 18th century cannon as well as a 10 kg cannonball which is believed to be from the era of Tipu Sultan. The site of construction in Bangalore lies between the summer palace of Tipu Sultan and Bangalore Fort. This is the rarest discovery in the capital of Karnataka linked to that time period. The iron cannon weighs over a ton while the cannonball weighs 10kg. Muzzle is approximately 3/4th the size of cannon. After the discovery, officials from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) rushed to the site immediately and secured it. The cannon has survived rough weather conditions as well because of being buried in ground for so many years.
Metro Rail workers were directed to dig in the site carefully because there was a possibility of more materials which are archeologically important. ASI has also assured to help Metro in this matter. After the discovery, details such as quantum of gun powder, muzzle molding, length of the fuse point as well as other details will be found out. The discoveries like these are collected as well as placed in museums. The cannon will first be cleaned chemically before being shifted to the museum.
New Drug Discovered that can Halt Cancer from Multiplying
Scientists in the last week of November 2012 developed a new drug called Aflibercept for stopping the cancerous cells from multiplying. The new drug compels the cancerous cells to sleep which in turn stops them in multiplying. The drug is said to trick the tumours for becoming inactive by swapping the molecular switches in cancer structure so that there is no multiplication of the cancerous cells.The drug had shown positive results in UK, where scientists performed trials on the patients. The patients had shown significant life extension. There were over 1400 patients involved in the trial and some of these were also suffering from advanced bowel cancer. These patients with advanced bowel cancer had already gone through chemotherapy which prolonged their life by two years. Scientists believe that the drug would be useful across a wide range of cancers in the future studies. Aflibercept in comparison to the conventional drugs had statistically better survival benefits for treating bowel cancer which had spread even after initial treatment. flibercept is usually given as 30-minute infusion with chemotherapy. As of now, it is found in US only. Europe would soon approve the drug for cancer treatment.
Report Suggested That Developed Nations Deprived Poor Countries of 30 Billion US Dollar Climate Fund
Oxfam Report released in the fourth week of November 2012 ahead of negotiations in Doha, Qatar suggested that the developing nations were deprived of 30 billion US Dollar funds by the rich countries which they had committed to transfer between 2010 and 2012.
Developed nations committed funding for climate change
In 2009 at the Copenhagan talks, developed world had promised to fasttrack funding of 30 billion US dollar between 2010 and 2012 and had also promised annual transfer of 100 billion US Dollar starting from 2020. The money, known as climate funding, was not to be offered as financial assistance or loan, but was a compensation for contribution to climate change.These funds were supposed to be given to the poorest nations so that they could adapt to climate change. These funds should have been new as well as addition to already-existing overseas development aid (ODA) money. The funds were supposed to be used for adaptation as well as flexibility for poor countries according to their own priorities.
What did the Oxfam report find?
It was found that merely 1/3rd of total amount till now is the new money and just 24 percent of this amount was in addition to the existing commitments of aid.
The developed nations spent just 21 percent of this amount on adaptation to the change in climate. Developed nations need to make the solid financial commitments for 2013-2020 time period.
The Doha talks- what to expect?
The Doha talks which will commence on 26 November 2012 will expect developing nations to demand accountability as well as clarity on the promised funds by the developed nations.
The rich countries would find private investments as the solution but the developing countries, on the other hand want public funds as their central source for clean energy as well as adaptation. However, developed countries use ill health of their economy as an excuse to escape the obligations.
What is Oxfam?
Oxfam is the international confederation comprising of 17 organisations which network together in over 90 countries. Oxfam works with the communities directly and functions towards elimination of poverty. The primary aim of Oxfam is to put an end to the injustice and poverty prevailing in various countries.
Alok Joshi to be RAW Head, Asif Ibrahim to Head IB
Alok Joshi, senior IPS officer of 1976 batch from Haryana cadre is scheduled to be appointed as the new Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) chief and Syed Asif Ibrahim is cleared to be the next Intelligence Bureau director. Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) cleared Alok Joshi’s name as the RAW chief to succeed Sajeev Tripathi, the 1973-batch UP cadre IPS officer.
About Alok Joshi
Alok Joshi, apart from being the 1976 batch IPS officer has also served in IB as well as Haryana Police. His main operations were in Nepal and Pakistan. Apart from Alok Joshi, Amitabh Mathur, a 1977 batch IPS officer was also a strong contender for the post of RAW chief. He has now been shifted to Aviation Research Centre (ARC).
About Syed Asif Ibrahim
Ibrahim, 59, is a 1977 batch IPS officer from Madhya Pradesh cadre. He will take over as the officer on special duty on 1 December 2012. This is the procedure that will help him in smoothly acquiring power from present director. He will be taking over from Nehchal Sandhu, who will retire on 31 December 2012. Ibrahim is veteran of IB operations directorate. Till 2011, he was IB station chief in London. Ibrahim was also the first person to have clear understanding about the Indian Mujahideen movement within organisation. He has also served IB in handling various operations, cyber security, Maoists as well as Kashmir. Ibrahim was also the Private Secretary to Madhavrao Scindia and Mufti Mohammed Sayeed. Ibrahim will enjoy a two years fixed tenure starting from 1 January 2013. Significantly, appointment of Ibrahim as the new IB chief led to shifting of four senior officers. The present second-in-command R.N. Gupta has been shifted to the position of Cabinet Secretariat as OSD and V. Rajagopal has shifted to Joint Intelligence Committee. Ibrahim is first Muslim to rise to prestigious post of the IB after independence.
RAW and IB
RAW stands for Research and Analysis Wing. It is the external intelligence agency of India. It was formed in September 1968 to monitor the military as well as political developments in adjacent countries. IB stands for Intelligence Bureau. It is the internal intelligence agency of India. It was formed in 1887.
BJP suspended Rajya Sabha Member Ram Jethmalani from the Party
The BJP(Bhartiya Janta Party) on 25 November 2012 suspended senior leader and Rajya Sabha member Ram Jethmalani from the party for gross indiscipline. Ram Jethmalani recently, openly attacked the party for criticizing the appointment of the new CBI chief. He had also challenged the party to take action against him on the issue. The party had also taken strong exception Ram Jethmalani’s public outburst against senior party leaders Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley who had written to Prime Minister expressing their reservations over the appointment of Ranjit Sinha as the new Director of the CBI.
Sebastian Vettel of Germany, the Red Bull driver became youngest triple champion in the history of Formula One on 25 November 2012 by finishing 6th behind Jenson Button in the Brazilian Grand Prix. Vettel, 25 got himself involved in opening lap collision and made very little damage to his Red Bull car in the run in rain-swept conditions at Interlagos circuit. The only title rival of Vettel was two-time champion Spaniard Fernnando Alonso who finished in the second position in his Ferrari. However he had pre-race 13 points deficit while Vettel won the title by merely three points.Vettel was the third driver in the history of Formula One to win three consecutive titles. Others who have done this before are Michael Schumacher and Argentine Juan Manuel Fangio. The Red Bull team of Vettel took the third constructors' championship in the sequence on 18 November 2012 in Texas and finished with 281 points while Alonso with 278 points.
Bangladesh’s Worst-Ever Fire Accident Claimed Several Lives
The worst industrial fire accident took place on 24 November 2012 in Bangladesh at Ashulia at Savar which is approximately 30 km away from Dhaka. In the history of Bangladesh, this is the most devastating fire accident which claimed several lives. The fire which broke out due to unexplained reasons started at Tazreen Fashion near the Dhaka Export Processing Zone and soon engulfed the ground floor and first floor of the multi-storey building.
The government of Bangladesh constituted inquiry committee in order to find out the cause of this worst-ever fire accident. Concerned authorities were directed for proper medical treatment to the injured.
Tipu Sultan’s Era Cannon Discovered at Bangalore Metro Site
Workers digging the underground section of the Bangalore Metro rail were surprised to discover a 12 feet 18th century cannon as well as a 10 kg cannonball which is believed to be from the era of Tipu Sultan. The site of construction in Bangalore lies between the summer palace of Tipu Sultan and Bangalore Fort. This is the rarest discovery in the capital of Karnataka linked to that time period. The iron cannon weighs over a ton while the cannonball weighs 10kg. Muzzle is approximately 3/4th the size of cannon. After the discovery, officials from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) rushed to the site immediately and secured it. The cannon has survived rough weather conditions as well because of being buried in ground for so many years.
Metro Rail workers were directed to dig in the site carefully because there was a possibility of more materials which are archeologically important. ASI has also assured to help Metro in this matter. After the discovery, details such as quantum of gun powder, muzzle molding, length of the fuse point as well as other details will be found out. The discoveries like these are collected as well as placed in museums. The cannon will first be cleaned chemically before being shifted to the museum.
New Drug Discovered that can Halt Cancer from Multiplying
Scientists in the last week of November 2012 developed a new drug called Aflibercept for stopping the cancerous cells from multiplying. The new drug compels the cancerous cells to sleep which in turn stops them in multiplying. The drug is said to trick the tumours for becoming inactive by swapping the molecular switches in cancer structure so that there is no multiplication of the cancerous cells.The drug had shown positive results in UK, where scientists performed trials on the patients. The patients had shown significant life extension. There were over 1400 patients involved in the trial and some of these were also suffering from advanced bowel cancer. These patients with advanced bowel cancer had already gone through chemotherapy which prolonged their life by two years. Scientists believe that the drug would be useful across a wide range of cancers in the future studies. Aflibercept in comparison to the conventional drugs had statistically better survival benefits for treating bowel cancer which had spread even after initial treatment. flibercept is usually given as 30-minute infusion with chemotherapy. As of now, it is found in US only. Europe would soon approve the drug for cancer treatment.
Report Suggested That Developed Nations Deprived Poor Countries of 30 Billion US Dollar Climate Fund
Oxfam Report released in the fourth week of November 2012 ahead of negotiations in Doha, Qatar suggested that the developing nations were deprived of 30 billion US Dollar funds by the rich countries which they had committed to transfer between 2010 and 2012.
Developed nations committed funding for climate change
In 2009 at the Copenhagan talks, developed world had promised to fasttrack funding of 30 billion US dollar between 2010 and 2012 and had also promised annual transfer of 100 billion US Dollar starting from 2020. The money, known as climate funding, was not to be offered as financial assistance or loan, but was a compensation for contribution to climate change.These funds were supposed to be given to the poorest nations so that they could adapt to climate change. These funds should have been new as well as addition to already-existing overseas development aid (ODA) money. The funds were supposed to be used for adaptation as well as flexibility for poor countries according to their own priorities.
What did the Oxfam report find?
It was found that merely 1/3rd of total amount till now is the new money and just 24 percent of this amount was in addition to the existing commitments of aid.
The developed nations spent just 21 percent of this amount on adaptation to the change in climate. Developed nations need to make the solid financial commitments for 2013-2020 time period.
The Doha talks- what to expect?
The Doha talks which will commence on 26 November 2012 will expect developing nations to demand accountability as well as clarity on the promised funds by the developed nations.
The rich countries would find private investments as the solution but the developing countries, on the other hand want public funds as their central source for clean energy as well as adaptation. However, developed countries use ill health of their economy as an excuse to escape the obligations.
What is Oxfam?
Oxfam is the international confederation comprising of 17 organisations which network together in over 90 countries. Oxfam works with the communities directly and functions towards elimination of poverty. The primary aim of Oxfam is to put an end to the injustice and poverty prevailing in various countries.
Alok Joshi to be RAW Head, Asif Ibrahim to Head IB
Alok Joshi, senior IPS officer of 1976 batch from Haryana cadre is scheduled to be appointed as the new Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) chief and Syed Asif Ibrahim is cleared to be the next Intelligence Bureau director. Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) cleared Alok Joshi’s name as the RAW chief to succeed Sajeev Tripathi, the 1973-batch UP cadre IPS officer.
About Alok Joshi
Alok Joshi, apart from being the 1976 batch IPS officer has also served in IB as well as Haryana Police. His main operations were in Nepal and Pakistan. Apart from Alok Joshi, Amitabh Mathur, a 1977 batch IPS officer was also a strong contender for the post of RAW chief. He has now been shifted to Aviation Research Centre (ARC).
About Syed Asif Ibrahim
Ibrahim, 59, is a 1977 batch IPS officer from Madhya Pradesh cadre. He will take over as the officer on special duty on 1 December 2012. This is the procedure that will help him in smoothly acquiring power from present director. He will be taking over from Nehchal Sandhu, who will retire on 31 December 2012. Ibrahim is veteran of IB operations directorate. Till 2011, he was IB station chief in London. Ibrahim was also the first person to have clear understanding about the Indian Mujahideen movement within organisation. He has also served IB in handling various operations, cyber security, Maoists as well as Kashmir. Ibrahim was also the Private Secretary to Madhavrao Scindia and Mufti Mohammed Sayeed. Ibrahim will enjoy a two years fixed tenure starting from 1 January 2013. Significantly, appointment of Ibrahim as the new IB chief led to shifting of four senior officers. The present second-in-command R.N. Gupta has been shifted to the position of Cabinet Secretariat as OSD and V. Rajagopal has shifted to Joint Intelligence Committee. Ibrahim is first Muslim to rise to prestigious post of the IB after independence.
RAW and IB
RAW stands for Research and Analysis Wing. It is the external intelligence agency of India. It was formed in September 1968 to monitor the military as well as political developments in adjacent countries. IB stands for Intelligence Bureau. It is the internal intelligence agency of India. It was formed in 1887.
BJP suspended Rajya Sabha Member Ram Jethmalani from the Party
The BJP(Bhartiya Janta Party) on 25 November 2012 suspended senior leader and Rajya Sabha member Ram Jethmalani from the party for gross indiscipline. Ram Jethmalani recently, openly attacked the party for criticizing the appointment of the new CBI chief. He had also challenged the party to take action against him on the issue. The party had also taken strong exception Ram Jethmalani’s public outburst against senior party leaders Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley who had written to Prime Minister expressing their reservations over the appointment of Ranjit Sinha as the new Director of the CBI.
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