Page-17 of Current Affairs - August, 2015
Gujarat Government declares ban on use of plastic in state
Gujarat Government has declared ban on the use of plastic in the State for the first time. It was announced by Gujarat’s first women Chief Minister Anandiben Patel after unfurling the National Flag at the Independence Day ceremony in Mahisagar ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
Kerala Government declares state as 'Digital State'
Kerala Government has declared state totally digital, thus becoming first state in the country to achieve it. It was announced by Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy during his Independence Day speech held in the capital Thiruvananthapuram. This declaration was made ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a new campaign ‘Start-up India; Stand up India’
On the eve of celebration of 69th Independence Day at Red Fort Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a new campaign ‘Start-up India; Stand up India’ an initiative to promote bank finance for Start-ups (an entrepreneurial venture). The campaign was announced ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
Assam passes Witch Hunting (Prohibition, Prevention and Protection) Bill, 2015
Assam state legislature has passed Assam Witch Hunting (Prohibition, Prevention and Protection) Bill, 2015. This law was prepared in order to reign in the rising incidents of witch hunting cases across the state. It was prepared in lines with the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
Odisha Government approves Housing for All policy in urban areas
Odisha government has approved a new policy for ‘Housing for All’ in urban areas of state. The new policy was approval of the State Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in Bhubaneswar. Key facts The policy aims to ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
Tata Sons raise stake in AirAsia India from 30% to 41%
Tata Sons has decided to increase its stake in low-cost carrier AirAsia India from 30 per cent to 41 per cent by infusing fresh capital. AirAsia India is a joint venture between Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia Berhad, Tata Sons and Arun Bhatia’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
Axis Bank launched the First Multi-Currency Contactless Card service in India
India’s third largest private sector lender, Axis Bank has launched the first Contactless Debit, Credit and Multi-Currency Forex Card in association with VISA payWave in the country. Axis Bank will offer a contactless debit/credit cards to its 1.7 million premium ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
Odisha Cabinet gave nod to new Industrial Policy Resolution (IPR) 2015
Odisha cabinet approved the much awaited Industrial Policy Resolution (IPR) 2015 after several rounds of consultation with different administrative departments and industry associations. The IPR 2015 lays focus on various sectors for the next five years which includes infrastructure development, ..