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44 Armoured Regiment of Indian Army honoured with President's Standards
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
27 Indian satellites currently operational: Union Government
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
US announces to provide work permits to spouses of H-1B visa holders
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
Ravi Chaudhary appointed as Executive Director for FAA Operations
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
UK becomes 1st country to legalise creation babies using DNA three-person
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
Highlights of Uttar Pradesh budget 2015-16
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
Rajya Sabha passes Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Orders (Amendment) Bill, 2015
Rajya Sabha has passed the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Orders Amendment Bill, 2015. It was unanimously passed by a voice vote. The bill seeks to modify the list of Scheduled Castes in three states- Haryana, Karnataka, Odisha and one Union Territory- ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
Ranchi Rays wins Champions of Hero Hockey India League 2015
Ranchi Rays won the third edition of Champions of Hero Hockey India League (HHIL) 2015. In the final match they defeated Jaypee Punjab Warriors by score of 3-2 in the penalty shootout after 2-2 tie in regular time match. With this ..