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Former Australian Cricketer Arthur Morris passes away
Former Australian Cricketer Arthur Morris passed away. He was aged 93. He was an opener and is regarded as one of Australia’s greatest left-handed batsmen. Morris is best known as member of Don Bradman’s 1948 ‘Invincibles’ team which made an ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
R Gandhi committee of RBI recommends conversion of UCBs into regular banks
A Reserve Bank of India (RBI) committee has recommended conversion of Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) with business size of 20,000 crore rupees or more into regular banks. This recommendation was given by the High Powered Committee on UCBs headed by ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
A P Shah Committee recommends MAT relief to FIIs
Union Finance Ministry appointed committee chaired by retired SC judge A P Shah has recommended that Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) should not be imposed on FIIs retrospectively for the period preceding 1st April 2015 This recommendation is considered as a ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
Golfer Aditi Ashok first Indian to win Ladies British amateur stroke-play Championship
Ace Indian golfer Aditi Ashok won the prestigious Ladies British amateur stroke-play Championship 2015 at Leeds, United Kingdom. With this victory she became first woman and youngest player from India to win this Championship. In her wining game, Aditi shot ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
US scientists grow replica of human brain in a laboratory
Scientists from United States (US) have successfully grown a replica of a human brain in a laboratory dish. This medical breakthrough research was undertaken team of researchers from Ohio State University led by Professor Rene Anand. Key facts The brain ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
Gujarat HC stays implementation of compulsory voting Act in local polls
Gujarat High Court has stayed implementation of the compulsory voting in the panchayat and municipal polls under the provision of Gujarat Local Authorities Laws (Amendment) Act, 2009. Ruling in this regard was given by High Court Bench comprising Acting Chief ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
Chengalikodan Banana from Kerala accorded GI status
Chengalikodan banana variety from Thrissur district of Kerala has been accorded Geographical Indication (GI) status by the Chennai based Central GI registry. This banana variant is uniquely grown in Chowannur, Pazhayannur, Wadakkanchery, Puzhakkal and Ollukkara block panchayats in Thrissur district ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in PM of Sri Lanka
Ranil Wickremesinghe has sworn-in as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka for fourth time. He was administered the oath of office by President Maithripala Sirisena at the oath taking ceremony held at Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. Immediately after oath taking ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
Greek PM Alexis Tsipras resigns
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has announced his resignation in a televised address to the debt ridden nation which is centre of Eurozone crisis. He has submitted his resignation to President Prokopis Pavlopoulos and called for snap elections as early ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
Union Government to sell 10 per cent stake in IOC
Union government has announced to sell 10 per cent stake in state owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC). This disinvestment drive on the stock market through an offer for sale (OFS) will fetch Union Government about 9,500 crore rupees to the ..