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UN adopts resolution to resolve political & security crisis in Yemen
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has adopted a unanimous resolution to resolve the political and security crisis in Yemen. In this regard, Resolution 2201 (2015) was adopted unanimously, at 15 nations UNSC’s emergency meeting. UNSC in its adopted resolution ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
China opens largest embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan
China has opened new embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan. It is the largest overseas diplomatic mission of China. An opening ceremony of this embassy was held on 13 February 2015, during China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi ‘s three day visit to ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
Nagesh Kukunoor’s film Dhanak honoured at 65th Berlin Film Festival
Filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor’s film Dhanak has been honoured with The Grand Prix of the Generation Kplus International Jury for the best feature-length film at the 65th Berlin International Film Festival (also known as the Berlinale). The movie, which was premiered ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
Chhattisgarh government gets award for renewable power development
Chhattisgarh has won award for being one of the best-performing states in the renewable energy segment in India. Principal Secretary of Chhattisgarh’s Energy department, Aman Singh was presented this award by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the first Renewable Energy ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated first renewable energy global investors meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first Renewable Energy Global Investors Meet and Expo (Re-Invest) 2015 in New Delhi. The aim of the meet is to evolve innovative financial models for funding and to ensure the partnership of states and ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
Women Scientists Tessy Thomas, Geeta Varadan selected for Dr.Y. Nayudamma Memorial Award 2014
Two women scientists have been chosen as joint recipients of Dr.Y. Nayudamma Memorial Award 2014. The award is being conferred on them jointly for their significant contributions in the fields of missile technology and remote sensing. Recipients are Tessy Thomas- ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
Third National Lok Adalat disposes 56000 cases, disburses Rs 265 crore
The third National Lok Adalat was organised on 14 February 2015 throughout India involving the Supreme Court, high courts, districts courts and taluka-level courts, except in Assam and Uttar Pradesh. It was organised under the patronage of Chief Justice of ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
Muthoot Group partners with WWF for elephant project
Kerala-based business conglomerate Muthoot Group has launched the Friends for Life project in partnership with World Wide Fund (WWF) for Nature-India. This project aims at effective management of human-elephant conflict (HEC) to protect the habitats of Asian elephants in six ..