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Lok Sabha passes Indian Trusts (Amendment), Bill 2015
The Lok Sabha passed the Indian Trusts (Amendment), Bill 2015 by voice vote. The Bill seeks to amend the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 to remove the archaic provisions from the 133 year old legislation which have no relevance. Key facts ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
5th Heart of Asia conference begins in Pakistan
The fifth edition of ‘Heart of Asia’ conference, an annual regional gathering of Asian and other countries commenced in Islamabad Pakistan. Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani jointly inaugurated the ministerial-level meeting. Key facts Theme of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Scientists genetically modify Anopheles gambiae mosquito species to fight malaria
Scientists have genetically modified malaria-causing mosquito Anopheles gambiae species to fight the deadly disease of malaria. The research was successfully carried by team of researchers led by London based Imperial College and was published in the journal Nature Biotechnology. Key ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Iran tests Ghadr-110 ballistic missile, breaches UNSC resolution
Iran has successfully carried out test of medium range Ghadr-110 ballistic missile near the Chabahar, a port city in southeast of country along the Gulf of Oman. The test was held in November 2015, but was disclosed by the western ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Parliament passes Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2015
Parliament passed the Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2015. It was first passed by Lok Sabha in August 2015 and later in Rajya Sabha in December 2015. The bill seeks to amend The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 in order to make ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Pune, Rajkot become interim IPL franchises to replace CSK, RR
Pune and Rajkot have become the new interim franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL) through the reverse bidding process. They will replace the suspended teams of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) for a period of two ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Atomic Energy (Amendment) Bill, 2015 introduced in Lok Sabha to fast track nuclear power projects
Union Government has introduced Atomic Energy (Amendment) Bill, 2015 to facilitate and fast track setting up of new nuclear projects in the country. It was introduced by Union Minister of State (MoS) for Atomic Energy and Space Dr Jitendra Singh. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Maharashtra becomes first state to allow MLAs raise online question
The Maharashtra legislature has become the first in the country to launch an online mechanism for its members to send questions and move different motions in the House. In this regard state government has launched a website mls.org.in as part ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Lok Sabha passes High Court and Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Bill, 2015
Lok Sabha has passed The High Court and the Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Bill, 2015 The Bill amends the Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1958 and the High Court Judges (Salaries ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Centre-right MUD coalition wins 2015 Parliamentary election of Venezuela
Opposition Centre-right Democratic Unity Roundtable (MUD) coalition has won the 2015 Parliamentary elections of Venezuela. The MUD coalition won at least 99 seats in the 167-seat legislature of the National Assembly by defeating ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) ..