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PERSONS IN NEWS - November 2021

Nov 2021

Jul 14, 2022

Renowned Archaeologist Padma Shri Enamul Haque Passes Away

Prof. Dr. Enamul Haque, a well-known archaeologist, historian, expert in art, and former director general of the Bangladesh National Museum, passed away at his residence in Dhaka. He was 85. He served as the National Museum's director general from September 28, 1983, to February 6, 1991. He received the Ekushey Padak in 2016, the Swadhinata Padak in 2020, and the Indian Padma Shri award in honour of his contributions.
Enamul Haque was a Bangladeshi museologist who lived from 1 March 1937 to 10 July 2022.The Government of Bangladesh presented him with the Ekushey Padak in 2014 and the Independence Day Award in 2017.
In 2020, the Indian government also gave Haque the Padma Shri award, the fourth-highest civilian honour in the country, in recognition of his outstanding work in the fields of archaeology and museology.

Jul 13, 2022

Former Mexican President Luis Echeverria Passes Away

Luis Echeverria Alvarez, the former President of Mexico who served from 1970 to 1976, died at the age of 100.
Echeverria, a career lawyer and member of Mexico's Institutional Revolutionary Party, made Mexico's international relations a priority and was known, among other things, for promoting the Charter of Economic Rights and Duties of States at the United Nations in 1972.
He also initiated the establishment of diplomatic relations with China in February 1972.

India's Pallavi Singh Bags the Mrs. Universe Divine Crown in South Korea

Pallavi Singh, from India, bagged the Mrs Universe Divine Title at the finals held at Yeosu City, South Korea. Pallavi Singh hails from Kanpur. She made India proud in this contest that saw participation from 110 countries. This is indeed a proud moment for India. Pallavi Singh was the only contestant from Asia in the Mrs Universe contest. She has demonstrated the strong will and commitment of Indian women to excel in all walks of life.
Pallavi Singh won the title of Mrs India held in Jaipur in 2020. She then won the title of Mrs Indo-Asia Universe in the Asia-level competition held in Delhi in October 2021.

Noted Social Worker Avdhash Kaushal Passes Away

Noted social worker and Padma Shri awardee Avdhash Kaushal passed away. He was 87.
Kaushal founded the NGO, Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra (RLEK), in the late 1970s for development work among tribal hill communities in the area of Jaunsar-Bawar, a predominantly tribal belt of Dehradun district.
Over the years, he led RLEK's work on various initiatives including protecting the fragile eco-system of Doon Valley, abolition of the bonded labour system in Jaunsar-Bawar area of Dehradun and securing the rights (right to education, right to vote and livelihood rights) of marginalised communities.
One of the NGO's major victories was in the limestone quarries case it fought in the 1980s. In its the final judgment in the case, the Supreme Court had ordered the closing of the 101 mines in the Doon Valley.
In 2003, Kaushal was invited by the United Nations to the World Summit in Geneva, to chair the panel on a discussion on the importance of local content within information and communication technology. Kaushal was also nominated as a member of the international committee to probe into war crimes and disappearances in Sri Lanka in the aftermath of the civil war in that country.

Jul 12, 2022

ESPL Extends Tie-up with Brand Ambassador Tiger Shroff for Season 2

ESports Premier League (ESPL) will continue its association with Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff as the face of Esports league for the second consecutive year. According to Vishwalok Nath, director, ESPL, Tiger Shroff played a key role in making ESPL a household name in its first season. "Shroff's popularity and fan following among the youth and millennial audiences helped us to engage and influence gamers across the country. His star power also helped push Esports to the mainstream.

Jul 10, 2022

'Father of Internet in India', B. K. Syngal Dies

Brijendra K. Syngal, former Chairman of Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd (VSNL), passed away. He was 82.
Syngal, who referred to as the father of the Indian Internet, was known for his strong views and fearlessness in taking on the establishment. As the Chairman of VSNL, he was unofficially known as the 'bulldozer' for his ability to push through bureaucratic hurdles, as a result of which VSNL grew from a $125 million company in 1991 into a $1.65 billion communications giant by 1998.

Former Angolan President José Eduardo Dos Santos Passes Away

Angola's former President Jose Eduardo dos Santos, who ruled Africa's second-biggest oil producer for nearly four decades, died. He was 79 years old.
One of Africa's longest serving leaders, dos Santos stepped down five years ago. His rule was marked by a civil war lasting nearly three decades against U.S.-backed UNITA rebels, which he won in 2002, and a subsequent oil-fuelled boom.

Jul 08, 2022

Gita Gopinath Becomes 1st Woman to Feature on IMF's 'Wall of Former Chief Economists'

India-born Gita Gopinath became the first woman and second Indian to feature on the 'Wall of Former Chief Economists' of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The first Indian to achieve the honour was Raghuram Rajan who was Chief Economist and Director of Research of IMF between 2003 and 2006. Gopinath was appointed as IMF Chief Economist in October 2018 and was later promoted as the IMF's First Deputy Managing Director in December last year.

Shinzo Abe, former Japan PM, Dies

Former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated in Nara while campaigning for the upcoming election.
Abe was making a campaign speech on a street outside the train station ahead of election to the upper house of Japan's parliament.
Current Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (as in 2022), widely considered Abe's protege, termed the attack barbaric.
Shinzo Abe was a Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan and President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) from 2006 to 2007 and again from 2012 to 2020. He was the longest-serving Prime Minister in Japanese history.

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