Page-19 of Current Affairs - February, 2015
Pakistan successfully test-fires new cruise missile Ra'ad
Pakistan has conducted a successful flight test of the indigenously developed Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) Ra’ad. This successful launch has helped Pakistan to achieve strategic standoff capability both on land and at sea. Key facts about Ra’ad missile Designed ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
Anish Aggarwal takes over as Director (Pipelines) at Indian Oil Corporation
Anish Aggarwal has taken charge as Director (Pipelines) at nation’s largest oil refining and marketing company, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC). Previously, he was Executive Director (Operations) at the IOC’s Pipelines Division. Anish Aggarwal As Executive Director (Operations), he was leading ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
Malaysia’s Nicol David sets world No.1 squash record
Malaysia’s female professional squash player Nicol David has set a new record by topping the world squash rankings for 106th month. She is first Asian to achieve this milestone and has overtaken previous 105th month record set by four time ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
NASA launches SMAP satellite to observe soil moisture
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has launched Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite to observe soil moisture. It was launched from the Delta 2 rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite SMAP satellite ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
Jackal research and translocation project launched in Uttar Pradesh
Wildlife SOS in collaboration with Uttar Pradesh (UP) Forest Department and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is launching Jackal Research & Translocation Project in UP. Under this project, study and translocation of 30-35 wild jackals from Akbar’s Tomb in Sikandra, ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
India's 1st solar fenced elephant sanctuary to come up near Bengaluru
India’s 1st solar fenced elephant sanctuary will come up near Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was announced by an international animal rights and conservation group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). In this regard, PETA and the Bannerghatta Biological Park, ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
Germany’s ex-President Richard von Weizsaecker passes away
Germany’s former President Richard von Weizsaecker has passed away on 31 January 2015. He was 94. He was in office as President for 10 years, from 1984 to 1994. His tenure also spanned the period of German reunification (Reunion of ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
Father of Birth Control Pill Carl Djerassi passes away
Renowned chemist Carl Djerassi has passed away in San Francisco, United States (US). He was 91. He was famously known as the father of the birth control pills for his contribution to the development of oral contraceptive birth pills. About ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
Leander Paes & Martina Hingis clinch 2015 Australian Open mixed doubles title
Leander Paes and his Swiss teammate Martina Hingis have won 2015 Australian Open mixed doubles title. In the final they defeated Canadian-French team of Daniel Nestor and Kristina Mladenovic, in straight sets, 6-4 and 6-3. This is their first Grand Slam ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
29th Surajkund International Crafts Mela begins in Haryana
29th Surajkund International Crafts Mela has begun in Faridabad district of Haryana. It was inaugurated by Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar along with Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Raman Singh. The theme state this year is Chhattisgarh. Lebanon is the Partner Nation ..