Page-22 of Current Affairs - February, 2015
Hindol Sengupta’s book shortlisted for prestigious Hayek Prize
Indian Journalist-writer Hindol Sengupta’s book Recasting India: How Entrepreneurship is Revolutionizing the World’s Largest Democracy, has been shortlisted for the U.S.’ prestigious Hayek Prize, 2015. His book on entrepreneurial ventures in India is among the six books in race for ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
MP’s in UK vote to legalise three-person babies using Mitochondrial Donation Technique
Members of Parliament (MPs) in United Kingdom (UK) have voted to legalise law for creation of three-parent IVF designer babies using Mitochondrial Donation Technique. In this regard, MPs in House of Commons during free vote, voted in favour of amendment ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
China overtakes US as top foreign investment destination: UNCTAD report
As per United Nations Conference of Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report, China has overtaken the United States (US) as the top destination for foreign direct investment (FDI). US was on top as foreign investment destination for past 11 years i.e. since 2003. Key facts from UNCTAD report ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
RBI Doubles the FOREX Remittance Limit under Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its monetary policy review has enhanced the limit for foreign exchange (FOREX) remittances under Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) to $250,000 (Rs. 1.5 crore) per person per year. This limit was doubled compared to ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
Acclaimed sculptor and artist Mrinalini Mukherjee passes away
Acclaimed Indian sculptor and artist Mrinalini Mukherjee has passed away in New Delhi. She was 65. She was best known for her sculptures, crafted using knotted hemp ropes and cast bronzes. Mrinalini Mukherjee Ms. Mukherjee was daughter of seminal Santiniketan artists ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
Dr.Nandita Chatterjee takes charge as Secretary in Ministry of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation
Dr.Nandita Chatterjee has taken charge as the new Secretary in the Ministry of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation (HUPA). She will succeed Anita Agnihotri who was transferred to the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment in recent secretary-level bureaucratic reshuffle. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
Madhya Pradesh gets 10th national award for excellent work in MGNREGA
Madhya Pradesh has been awarded the 10th national award for excellent work in Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA). Union Rural Development Minister Virendra Singh presented the award to state’s Panchayats and Rural Development Minister Gopal Bhargava at the MGNREGA ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
IRCTC launches cash on delivery system to book train tickets on pilot basis
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched cash on delivery (CoD) system for rail ticketing. With this initiative, passengers can now book a rail ticket online and get it delivered at home where the payment can be made. ..