Page-19 of Current Affairs - December, 2014
Bangladesh and Bhutan sign agreements on trade and land allocation
Bangladesh and Bhutan have signed two agreements. The two signed agreements are Agreement on Trade: It will allow the two neighbouring countries to enjoy duty-free export of 90 items to each other. Earlier, Bhutan enjoyed duty-free export of 74 items ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2014
China rejects UN mediation to resolve South China Sea dispute with Philippines
China has rejected UN arbitration to resolve the South China Sea (SCS) maritime dispute with its Philippines. China instead has asserted that this maritime dispute should be settled through direct bilateral negotiations. China’s rejection comes before the deadline to respond ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2014
Mahaparinirvan Din of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar observed on 6th December
President Pranab Mukherjee led the nation in paying homage to architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. B R Ambedkar, on his 59th death anniversary which is observed as ‘Mahaparinirvan Din’. Vice President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Prime ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2014
Second National Lok Adalats across the country settles 1.25 crore cases
The Second National Lok Adalat was held across India on 6th December 2014 involving the Supreme Court, 24 high courts, districts courts and taluka-level courts. These nationwide adalats settled nearly around 1.25 crore pending and pre-litigation cases and brought financial ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2014
Typhoon Hagupit approaches Philippines
Typhoon Hagupit has approached Philippines and has made landfall in the town of Dolores in the eastern Philippines with terrifying winds and intense rain pounding in the eastern part. The powerful storm from the typhoon which has its origin from ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2014
India successfully launches communication satellite GSAT-16
India’s multi-band communication satellite GSAT-16 was successfully put on a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) by the European launcher Ariane 5 VA221, from the Kourou space port in French Guiana. Earlier, due to bad weather, the launch of GSAT-16 was delayed ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2014
PM Narendra Modi named ‘Asian of the Year’ by The Straits Times
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was named ‘Asian of the Year’ for being development-focused leader of India by editors of Singapore’s leading daily, The Straits Times. The Straits Times editors’ choice was based on several factors for selecting PM Narendra Modi. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2014
UP government renames Sant Ravidas Nagar district to 'Bhadohi'
The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to rename Sant Ravidas Nagar district in the state as ‘Bhadohi’. This decision was taken during a meeting of the state Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav at Lucknow. Earlier District Magistrate had ..