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11 Nov 2016

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Jacob Zuma Survives No-confidence Vote

South Africa`s President Jacob Zuma easily survived a no-confidence vote as ruling ANC lawmakers ignored calls from opposition parties to vote him out of office.
Zuma, who has faced mounting criticism from within his own party, came under further pressure last week after a corruption probe raised fresh allegations of misconduct.
But the ANC`s parliamentary majority delivered a resounding signal of support as 214 lawmakers voted against the motion and 126 voted in favour.

UN Plea for Longer Aleppo Ceasefires Rejected

Russia`s defence ministry dismissed a request from the United Nations to extend future pauses in fighting to allow aid into rebel-held eastern Aleppo.
The ministry said it received a request from the head of a UN-backed humanitarian taskforce for Syria, Jan Egeland, to make future breaks in fighting longer to allow in aid supplies.

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ENVIRONMENT

Indian Ocean's Current Is Widening

Climate change and global warming are two phenomena that are under constant worldwide scrutiny and have scientists, environmentalists and conservationists extremely worried.
The oceans of the world are, unfortunately, bearing the brunt of the effects of warming.
One of the strongest ocean currents in the world – the Agulhas Current – belonging to the Indian Ocean has scientists worried.
The current is growing wider rather than strengthening, which will have significant implications for global climate change.

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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

City Union Bank Q2 Profit Up

City Union Bank reported a 14.76% rise in the second quarter profit.
The bank’s Union's total income went up 8%. Retail banking revenue saw an 11.4% surge and corporate banking saw a 6% increase.

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Ram Sethu Structure Will Not be Demolished

As per Shipping, Road Transport and Highways Minister, the Ram Sethu structure will not be demolished at any cost for the construction of Sethusamudram shipping canal project.
There are six alternative options for the project and the cabinet will take a decision on it.
Earlier, the Centre had given RITES the task of preparing alternatives available to save the structure, which holds religious significance for Hindus.

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General Awareness

Daily G.K. - Top Stories

11 Nov 2016

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Jacob Zuma Survives No-confidence Vote

UN Plea for Longer Aleppo Ceasefires Rejected

ENVIRONMENT

Indian Ocean's Current Is Widening

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

City Union Bank Q2 Profit Up

NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Ram Sethu Structure Will Not be Demolished

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