Showing posts with label current affairs 2013. Show all posts
Showing posts with label current affairs 2013. Show all posts

Sunday, 17 November 2013

Daily Current Affairs 17 November 2013

18th International Children Film Festival of India


The 18th International Children Film Festival of India (ICFFI) was inaugurated on 15 November, 2013 at – Hyderabad (Out of the 18 ICFFIs held, Hyderabad has got the unique distinction of hosting this festival for nine times. ICFFI 2013 has been organized at Hyderabad’s Lalitha Kala Thoranam. Kauwboy, a Dutch film about a 10-year-old boy and a bird directed by Boudewijn Koole, won the Golden Elephant Award for best film in the 'International Live Action' category at the 18th International Children's Film Festival


Craig Reedie as the new President of the World Anti-Doping Agency


Who was elected as the new President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on 15 November, 2013? – Craig Reedie of Britain (Reedie, an IOC vice president from Britain, was the only candidate to succeed former Australian politician John Fahey. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is an independent foundation created through a collective initiative led by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). It was set up on November 10, 1999 in Lausanne, Switzerland, as a result of what was called the "Declaration of Lausanne”. Headquarters - Montreal, Quebec.


Sachin Tendulkar for Bharat Ratan


Sachin Tendulkar became first sportsman to be conferred  with  bharat ratna  award and he is also the youngest-ever to win

Monday, 4 November 2013

Novak Djokovic won BNP Paribas Masters Tennis Tournament 2013

Novak Djokovic of Serbia on 3 November 2013 won the BNP Paribas Masters Tennis tournament at Paris, France. In the title clash, Novak Djokovic defeated defending champion David Ferrer of Spain in straight sets, 7-5, 7-5.

This Paris Master title was Novak Djokovic's 40th career title and sixth title in 2013.


Novak Djokovic 2013 titles

  1. January: Australian Open

  2. March: Dubai Championships

  3. April: Monte Carlo Masters

  4. October: China Open, Shanghai Masters

  5. November: BNP Paribas Masters (Paris Masters)


BNP Paribas Masters Tennis tournament

The BNP Paribas Masters (also called Paris masters) is an annual tennis tournament for male professional players held in Paris, France. It is played indoors at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy. The event is part of the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 on the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Tour. The Prize Money for the tournament winner is 2646495 Euros.