Page-3 of Current Affairs - February, 2015

Union Cabinet gives nod for 15000 MW grid-connected solar projects

February 26, 2015

Union Cabinet on 25 February 2015 approved the implementation of the scheme for setting up of 15,000 Mega Watt (MW) Grid-connected Solar Photo Voltaic Power projects under the National Solar Mission. This decision was taken at Union Cabinet meeting chaired ..

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Union Cabinet gives approval for establishing New Development Bank & BRICS Contingent Reserve Arrangement

February 25, 2015

Union Cabinet on 25 February 2015 gave its approval for establishing the New Development Bank (NDB) and the BRICS Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA). This decision was taken in Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Benefits of New ..

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Union Cabinet gives nod for creation of two additional benches of the Authority for Advance Rulings (Income Tax)

February 25, 2015

Union Cabinet on 25 February 2015 gave nod for creation of two additional benches of the Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR- Income Tax). This decision was taken in Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in order to ..

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TRAI amends regulation to facilitate Pan-India Mobile Number Portability

February 25, 2015

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on 25 February 2015 has amended regulation to allow Pan-India Mobile Number Portability (MNP). In this regard, TRAI has issued 6th amendment to the Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability Regulation, 2009. It will come into effect ..

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44 Armoured Regiment of Indian Army honoured with President's Standards

February 25, 2015

44 Armoured Regiment of Indian Army on 25 February 2015 was honoured with President’s Standards for its meritorious and distinguished service to the nation for more than three decades. The honour was bestowed on 44 Armoured Regiment by Chief of the ..

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27 Indian satellites currently operational: Union Government

February 25, 2015

Union Government has announced as many as 27 Indian satellites are currently operational. It was announced by Minister of State for Prime Minister Office (PMO) & Department of Space Jitendra Singh said during Question Hour of Lok Sabha. Among the ..

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US announces to provide work permits to spouses of H-1B visa holders

February 25, 2015

United States (US) has announced to provide work permits to spouses of H-1B visa holders from 26 May 2015. Under existing US laws, spouses of H-1B visa holders are not eligible to work. This announcement is expected to benefit thousands ..

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Ravi Chaudhary appointed as Executive Director for FAA Operations

February 25, 2015

Ravi Chaudhary, an Indian American has been appointed as Executive director for Regions and Center Operations at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a key federal aviation post of United States (US). As Executive director of FAA, Chaudhary will be responsible ..

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UK becomes 1st country to legalise creation babies using DNA three-person

February 25, 2015

United Kingdom has become the first country to legalise the creation of three-parent IVF designer babies using Mitochondrial Donation Technique. In this regard, House of Lords has voted in voted in favour of the Bill that amends the Human Fertilisation ..

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Highlights of Uttar Pradesh budget 2015-16

February 25, 2015

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav presented Rs 3.02 lakh crore annual budget of state on 24 February 2015. In annual budget state government has given main thrust on agriculture, education, power, health, roads and infrastructure development. Key facts from ..

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