Current Affairs : 1 December 2014
World AIDS Day Observed On 1 December
World
AIDS Day was observed on 1 December 2014 across the globe to raise
awareness about the HIV/ AIDS. The theme for the year 2014 is “Focus,
Partner, Achieve: An AIDS-free Generation.” HIV/AIDS remains a major
global issue, having claimed more than 36 million lives so far since the
discovery of the virus more than 20 years ago. World AIDS Day is
celebrated around the world on December 1st each year. It has become one
of the most recognized international health days and a key opportunity
to raise awareness, commemorate those who have passed on, and celebrate
victories, such as increased access to treatment and prevention
services.
Vijay Mallya Resigned As Director of Mangalore Chemicals
Mangalore
Chemicals & Fertilizers, a part of the UB Group and manufacturer of
chemical fertilizers in the state of Karnataka, announced that Vijay
Mallya, a director on the board of directors of the company, has
resigned with immediate effect. However, the reason behind his
resignation is still unknown. The post of Director at Mangalore
Chemicals may for now remain vacant.
Former Arunachal Pradesh CM Jarbom Gamlin Died
Former
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jarbom Gamlin died in Gurgaon. He was
53. In 2004, he was elected to the state Assembly and became home
minister in the Gegong Apang ministry. In 2009, he became power minister
in the Dorjee Khandu government. On 5 May 2011, Gamlin became the chief
minister of Arunachal Pradesh after the death of Dorjee Khandu in a
chopper accident. He was president of the All Arunachal Pradesh Students
Union (AAPSU) for three years from 1981 to 1984.Although Gamlin first
joined the People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA), later he switched over to
Congress and became a member of the Lok Sabha from 1999-2004.
Euro 2016 Mascot Named Super Victor
The
mascot for the the 2016 European football championship in France has
been named Super Victor. The name for the cartoon character boy dressed
as a footballer in blue and white with a red cape and number 16 jersey
was preferred to Driblou and Goalix. In 1984, the mascot for the
European Championships organised in France was Peno, and the 1998 World
Cup mascot was called Footix. Euro 2016 will take place in France from
10 June 2016 to 10 July 2016.
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