Page-23 of Current Affairs - December, 2015
First India International Science Festival begins at IIT-Delhi
The first India International Science Festival (IISF) has begun at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Delhi campus. It has been organised by Union Ministry of Science and Technology. The IISF is expected to be the country’s biggest ever Technology and Industrial ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Britain launches airstrikes against IS-controlled oil fields in Syria
Britain has launched airstrikes against Islamic State (IS)-controlled oil fields in Syria after parliamentarians in the House of Commons overwhelmingly voted for military action. In this regard, a motion for voting was forwarded in the House of Commons and it received ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
GAIL launches Bhuvan-GAIL Portal for satellite monitoring of pipelines
State-run energy major GAIL (India) Limited has launched geo-portal called ‘Bhuvan-GAIL Portal’ system for utilising space technology for its pipeline monitoring to address pipeline safety concerns. The project has been developed in collaboration with National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), a ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Union Government to allow e-Postal Ballot System for Overseas electors
Union Government is going to allow e-Postal Ballot System and Proxy voting to Overseas electors as an alternative voting option. This information was given by Union Law Minister Sadananda Gowda in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha. Key facts ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Justice T. S. Thakur sworn in as 43rd Chief Justice of India
Justice Tirath Singh Thakur was sworn in as 43rd Chief Justice of India (CJI). He was administered oath to the office by President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. Justice Thakur succeeded incumbent Justice H L Dattu who retired ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Goa Government launches National Food Security Act, 2013
Goa Government has launched the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013 to benefit more than one third of the state’s population. It will bring more than one third population of the coastal state into legal entitlements of existing food security ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Union Cabinet gives nod to establish 6 new IITs
The Union Cabinet has approved proposal of setting up of 6 new Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) across the country. The 6 new IITs would be set up in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Jammu and Kashmir, Kerala and Karnataka. Key ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Union Cabinet approves pacts with Germany for solar energy
The Union Cabinet has approved an agreement with Germany to expand bilateral cooperation in the field of solar energy between both countries. In this regard, Union Cabinet has approved a MoU which was signed in October 2015 between both countries ..