Page-14 of Current Affairs - August, 2015

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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Egypt approves stringent new counter-terrorism laws

August 17, 2015

Egypt has approved stringent new counter-terrorism laws to fight the menace of growing jihadist insurgency in the country. These laws were approved by Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi. The new laws propose Establishment of special courts to fast-track trials for ..

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Former Cabinet secretary Ajit Kumar Seth appointed as the Chairman of PESB

August 17, 2015

Former Cabinet secretary Ajit Kumar Seth has been appointed as the Chairman of the government’s head-hunter, Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) on 14 August 2015. As per the order issued by Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Ajit Kumar will head PESB by ..

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