Current Affairs 7th December 2013 | Miss Earth 2013 is Miss Venezuela Alyz Henrich

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Current Affairs 7th December 2013 | Miss Earth 2013 is Miss Venezuela Alyz Henrich

Miss Earth 2013 is Miss Venezuela Alyz Henrich

07.12.2013: Miss Earth 2013 is Miss Venezuela Alyz Henrich. She was crowned at Versailles Palace, Philippines. Alyz will be ambassador for the environment preservation. Miss Earth Air is Miss Austria Katia Wagner. Miss Earth Water is Miss Thailand Punika Kulsoontornrut. Miss Earth Fire is Miss Korea Catharina Choi.

International Civil Aviation Day was Observed

07.12.2013: On 7th December 2013, International Civil Aviation Day was observed across the world. Intention of this day is to highlight the importance of Civil Aviation for Social and Economic Development around the world. It also aimed at promoting the safety and efficiency of air transportation and to create awareness about the role of international Civil Aviation Organisation in the air transport.

UN General Assembly Elected Jordan to UN Security Council to replace Saudi Arabia

07.12.2013: UN General Assembly Elected Jordan to UN Security Council to replace Saudi Arabia. Jordan will act as non permanent member. In October 2013, Saudi elected as a non permanent member to UN General Assembly. Total strength of UN General Assembly is 193. Out of which 179 members participated in the voting. Jordan received 178 votes and Saudi got only one vote.

Armed Forces Flag Day Observed

07.12.2013: On 7th December 2013, Armed Forces Flag Day observed. This day is dedicated towards the collection of funds from people of India for the welfare of the Indian Armed Forces Personnel. This day was started for the first time in 1949. On this day this becomes a tradition to honour sailors, airman and soldiers of India.

Pulichintala Project launched after 102 years

07.12.2013: Pulichintala Project was conceived by British Engineer Col.Ellis in 1911. This project is a terminal reservoir on River Krishna. This was inaugurated by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy. This dam is named after Late Dr.KL Rao, eminent engineer and former Union Minister. This was built to connect Seemandhra and Telangana Regions. This is the 3rd major irrigation project after Srisailam and Nagarjunasagar.