Daily Current Affairs 25 November 2017

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This post contains important current affairs of 25 November 2017. It includes all Major National, International, Business and Sports related current affairs of 25 November 2017. A brief explanation of every current affair is provided to further enhance your general knowledge. Once you have gone through these current affairs we would recommend to you to try 25 November 2017 Current affairs test.

National News

1. Golden Temple awarded ‘most visited place of world’ by WBR

The Golden Temple in Amritsar has been awarded by the World Book of Records.
So far, eight places including Mount Abu and Vaishno Devi have received the award.

2. India committed to open, safe and democratic internet : Swaraj

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said India is committed to open, safe, inclusive and democratic Internet that responds swiftly to challenges.
She asserted that the borderless nature of internet and anonymity of people acting as threat have heightened the need for closer cooperation among nations.

3. Govt caps prices of cancer drugs, heart condition medicines

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has capped prices of 51 essential formulations.
The regulator is expected to slash prices anywhere between 6% to 53%.

International News

1. UN to assist Rohingyas return to Myanmar

Bangladesh and Myanmar have agreed to take assistance from UN’ refugee agency for the repatriation of more than 6 lakh Rohingya Muslims.
The Rohingyas will be issued an identity card for national verification on their return as per a deal between the countries.

2. Egypt forces kill militants in retaliation of mosque attack

The Egyptian Air Force killed several militants after 235 worshippers were killed in an attack in the country’s mosque.
Following the attack, the country’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has vowed to respond to the attack with ‘brute force’.

Business News

1. Jeff Bezos has net worth of $100 bn

Amazon’s shares surged by more than 2% due to Black Friday sales.
In the process, he became the first billionaire since 1999 to build a 12-figure net worth.

2. Govt to auction up to 21 GW of solar, wind capacities by March 2018

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on Friday announced auction of up to 21 GW solar and wind capacities by March 2018.
The ministry will auction total 3-4 GW wind power capacity during third and fourth rounds by March 2018

Sports News
1. Jhulan has most wickets in women’s international cricket history

Indian women’s team fast bowler Jhulan Goswami , with her tally of 285 scalps is the highest wicket taker.
Her tally of 191 ODI scalps is also the highest in women’s ODI cricket.

2. Ritu Phogat wins silver

She bagged the silver medal in the U-23 Senior World Wrestling Championship in Poland.
Ritu had won the gold medal at the Commonwealth Wrestling Championship last year and a bronze at the Asian Championships in May.

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