Page-11 of Current Affairs - August, 2015

RBI suspended licence of seven non-banking finance companies (NBFCs)

August 18, 2015

On 17 August the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) suspends licence of seven non-banking finance companies (NBFCs). The seven NBFCs whose licences were suspended are – Religare Finance, Artisans Micro Finance, Eden Trade & Commerce, RCS Parivar Finance, Nott Investments, ..

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Queen Elizabeth II set to become Britain's longest-reigning Monarch

August 18, 2015

Queen Elizabeth II is set to become Britain’s longest-reigning Monarch in the history. On 10th September 2015, she will become the longest-reigning British head of state and the longest-reigning female monarch in history. She will surpass record held by her ..

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Tamil Nadu tops in organ donation in India

August 18, 2015

Tamil Nadu state has topped in organ donation in the country by harvesting organs of 683 persons and donating them to over 3000 beneficiaries. It was announced by State Health Minister C Vijaya Bhaskar after state observed Organ Donation Day ..

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China successfully tests power system for largest space rocket

August 18, 2015

China successfully tested the power system (engines) of its stated to be the largest space launch vehicle viz. Long March-5 carrier. In the test engines of the rocket were successfully fired on the ground. This power system will be used ..

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Sachin Tendulkar to be Maharashtra's Tiger ambassador

August 18, 2015

Maharashtra government has roped Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar as its new ambassador for the Tiger Conservation Project. His association will help state government to raise awareness about saving the tigers in the state. In this regard Mr. Tendulkar has accepted ..

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Food Grain Production declined by 4.66 per cent to 252.68 million tonnes

August 18, 2015

As per the fourth advance estimate released by Agriculture Ministry on 17 August, the estimated foodgrain production have declined by 4.66 per cent to 252.68 million tonnes (MT) in 2014-15 crop year due to poor monsoon and unseasonal rains. The ..

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Odisha sets up special entity 'State level Facilitation Cell (SLFC)' to fast track Investment approvals

August 18, 2015

The Odisha government has set up a special entity State level Facilitation Cell (SLFC) to fast track approvals through hassle free Single Window Clearance for investment projects. To speed up the investment proposals SLFC has categorised companies in two broad ..

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After 25 Years, Kerala Ink MoU with Adani for development of Vizhinjam Port

August 18, 2015

Kerala government has signed a MoU with Gautam Adani-led Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) for building 7,525 crore rupees Vizhinjam seaport project near Kovalam beach. The MoU was signed by Kerala Principal Secretary (Ports) James Varghese and Adani Vizhinjam Port ..

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Union Government appoints two private sector professionals to head BoB, Canara Bank

August 17, 2015

Union government has appointed two private sector banking professionals as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Baroda (BoB) and Canara Bank. This is the first time that Union government has appointed the two candidates from the ..

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Andy Murray wins Rogers Cup Masters Tournament 2015

August 17, 2015

Andy Murray of Great Britain has won Rogers Cup Masters Tournament 2015 also known as the Canada Masters. In the final match played at Montreal, Canada he defeated world number one Novak Djokovic of Serbia by 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 score. ..

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