Page-14 of Current Affairs - April, 2015
Apurvi Chandela wins Bronze in ISSF Rifle and Pistol World Cup
Indian shooter Apurvi Chandela on 11 April 2015 won Bronze medal in the 10-metre air rifle event at the (International Shooting Sport Federation) ISSF Rifle and Pistol World Cup in Changwon, South Korea. She won the bronze after she shot ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
India’s first IFSC becomes operational at GIFT City in Gujarat
India’s first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) became operational at Gujarat International Finance Tec (GIFT) City in Gandhinagar district of Gujarat. It became operational after Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley unveiled the rules and regulations for this global financial hub. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
NGT directs Real Estate Sector to check air pollution due to dust emanating from construction sites
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Real Estate Sector in the Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR) to check air pollution caused by dust emanating from construction sites. The ruling was given by NGT bench headed by Chairperson Justice Swatanter ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
India to chair 9th International Renewable Energy Agency council meet
India is going to chair the ninth International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) council meeting to be held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The 9th IRENA council is scheduled to start from 10 June 2015 and will be a ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
April 11: National Safe Motherhood day
Every year on 11 April, National Safe Motherhood day is being observed across India. Objective of the day To create awareness on proper healthcare and maternity facilities to pregnant and lactating women. It also seeks to create awareness about the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
Arun Kumar Jha appointed CEO of Khadi and Village Industries Commission
Arun Kumar Jha on 10 April 2015 was appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Mumbai. Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has appointed him to the post of CEO (Joint Secretary level post) ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
Veteran Australian Cricket legend and former Captain Richie Benaud passes away
Former Australia captain and legendary cricket commentator Richie Benaud passed away on 10 April 2015. He was 84. About Richie Benaud Richie Benaud was an Australian Test cricket all-rounder and a pioneering leg-spin bowler. Test career- In his Test cricket ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
Retired Air Chief Marshal Hrushikesh Moolgaonkar passes away
Retired Air Chief Marshal Hrushikesh Moolgaonkar passed away on 9 April 2015 in Pune, Maharashtra. He was 95. About Hrushikesh Moolgaonkar Hrushikesh Moolgaonkar had joined Indian Air Force (then Royal Indian Air Force) in November 1940 as the rank of ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
Union Government suspends Greenpeace India's registration for 6 months
Union government has suspended the registration of Greenpeace India, a non-profit environmental organization for six months with immediate effect. Decision in this regard was taken by Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) after Greenpeace India had prejudicially acted against the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
India elected to four key bodies of UN ECOSOC
India was elected to four key bodies of the United Nations’ Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC). India was elected to these bodies during ECOSOC’s coordination and management meeting held at UN headquarters in New York, United States (US) by ..