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Swachh Himachal Padhai bhi, Safai bhi campaign launched
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) has launched ‘Swachh Himachal – Padhai bhi, Safai bhi’ campaign in Dharamsala. With this unique campaign, HPCA became the first cricket association in the country to work towards Swatch Bharat Abhiyan initiated by the Union ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
India, Nepal ink seven Agreements
India and Nepal have signed seven agreements for cooperation in various fields. These agreements were signed at a summit meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his visiting Nepali counterpart KP Sharma Oli in New Delhi. This is first official ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
Vibrant North East event concludes in Guwahati
The three-day long Vibrant North East event concluded in Guwahati, Assam. It was inaugurated on 18 February 2016 by Union Minister Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur. It was the second edition of the event jointly organized by the Centre for ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
Faustin Archange Touadera wins 2016 Presidential election of Central African Republic
Faustin Archange Touadera has won the 2016 Presidential election of Central African Republic (CAR) held on 14 February 2016. He had contested as an independent candidate in this election and secured 62.7 percent or 695,000 valid votes. He defeated Georges ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
ISRO successfully test cryogenic engine of GSLV Mark 3 rocket
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted hotbed test of the indigenously developed high-thrust cryogenic engine (CE20) of the GSLV Mark 3 (LVM3) rocket for the upper stage. The long-duration test was conducted at ISRO Propulsion Research Centre ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
Five hot Jupiter like planets discovered
Scientists have discovered five new Jupiter-like planets that are similar in characteristics to our solar system’s biggest planet. The newly discovered planets were designated as WASP-119 b, WASP-124 b, WASP-126 b, WASP-129 b and WASP-133 b. They orbit very close ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
Christine Lagarde appointed as MD of IMF for a second term
Christine Lagarde (60) from France has been appointed as the Managing Director (MD) of the International Monetary Fund for a second five-year term. She was sole candidate nominated for the post and was re-nominated by IMF’s Executive Board decision taken ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
Kalikho Pul sworn-in as the 9th Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh
Kalikho Pul has been sworn-in as the 9th Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh after Governor JP Rajkhowa used his discretionary powers to appoint him. He was administered oath to the office and secrecy by Governor in a simple function at ..