Page-7 of Current Affairs - February, 2016

Indian-origin Amar Singh appointed as Police Commissioner of Kuala Lumpur

February 23, 2016

An Indian-origin Sikh Amar Singh has been appointed the Police Commissioner of Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur. With this, he becomes first person of Indian origin (PIO) and first Malaysian Sikh to achieve the highest police rank in the Muslim-majority country. ..

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CII inks MoU with Dubai exports to boost trade

February 23, 2016

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Exports to boost trade and explore business opportunities. CII is a non-government organisation of Indian businesses which works to create an environment conducive to the ..

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Bihar becomes sixth state to join UDAY Scheme

February 23, 2016

Bihar became the sixth state to join Union Government’s UDAY (Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana) Scheme for financial restructuring of debt of power distribution companies. In this regard, tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Bihar government, State Power Distribution ..

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Dnipro FC wins 2016 Nagjee International Club Football Tournament

February 23, 2016

Ukraine’s Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk Football Club (FC) has won the 2016 Sait Nagjee International Club Football Tournament. With this victory, Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk became first European team to win this prestigious Football tournament held in India. In summit clash played at the ..

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Udai Kumar appointed as full-time MD and CEO of MSEI

February 23, 2016

Udai Kumar has been appointed as full-time Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India (MSEI) Ltd. His appointment was approved by SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) and comes after stringent shortlisting ..

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Justice Vineet Saran appointed as Chief Justice of Orissa High Court

February 23, 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee has appointed Justice Vineet Saran as the new Chief Justice (CJ) of Orissa High Court as per the provisions of Article 217 of Constitution. His appointment comes after it was lying vacant ever since transfer of Justice ..

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KN Vyas appointed as Director of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

February 23, 2016

Distinguished scientist KN Vyas has been appointed as Director of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) for a term of three years His appointment was confirmed by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) presided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in ..

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Long jumper Prem Kumar wins silver medal in Asian Indoor Athletics

February 23, 2016

India’s Kumaravel Prem Kumar has won a silver medal in long jump event on the final day of Asian Indoor Athletics Championships held in Doha. To win the silver medal, Prem Kumar cleared a creditable 7.92 m in his final ..

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