Page-23 of Current Affairs - February, 2015

RBI keeps key rates unchanged but changes statutory liquidity ratio

February 3, 2015

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced sixth Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement. In its bi-monthly monetary policy statement, RBI has not changed its main lending rate i.e.Repo Rate and cash reserve ratio (CRR). But changed statutory liquidity ratio (SLR) ..

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RIC Forum calls for early conclusion of Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism

February 2, 2015

Russia, India and China have called for an early conclusion of negotiations on the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism in the RIC Forum held in Beijing. In this regard, a joint communiqué was issued by 3 nations in the 13th ..

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First major trials of Ebola vaccine begins in Liberia

February 2, 2015

The first large-scale human trials of two experimental vaccines against Ebola virus has begun in Liberia’s capital Monrovia. With help of these vaccines, scientists are aiming to immunise more than 30,000 volunteers, including front-line health workers in Liberia. These trials ..

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World Wetlands Day is being observed on 2 February

February 2, 2015

Every year World wetland day (WWD) is observed on 2 February. The theme for the world wetland day 2015 is Wetlands for our future. Significance of Day This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands ..

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Pakistan successfully test-fires new cruise missile Ra'ad

February 2, 2015

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 ..

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Anish Aggarwal takes over as Director (Pipelines) at Indian Oil Corporation

February 2, 2015

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 ..

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Malaysia’s Nicol David sets world No.1 squash record

February 2, 2015

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 ..

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NASA launches SMAP satellite to observe soil moisture

February 2, 2015

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 ..

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