Page-10 of Current Affairs - January, 2015

IIT, ONGC ink MoU to develop indigenous technologies to enhance oil exploration

January 20, 2015

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) have signed a Memorandum of Collaboration to develop indigenous technologies to enhance oil exploration. It was signed in the presence of the Union Minister of Human Resource ..

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World Future Energy Summit begins in Abu Dhabi

January 19, 2015

The World Future Energy Summit 2015 has begun in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is eight edition of the summit and will be four day event. It will provide platform to delegates including world leaders, international policy makers, industry leaders, ..

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United Nation and Mali government declares country Ebola-free

January 19, 2015

Mali Government has declared country Ebola free. It was announced after no new case of deadly virus was reported in last 42-day period (i.e. two incubation periods of 21 days for Ebola virus). While, United Nations Mission for Ebola Emergency Response (UNMEER) ..

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Indian-American Frank Islam presented with Martin Luther King Award

January 19, 2015

Frank Islam, an eminent Indian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist has been presented with the prestigious Martin Luther King Jr Award. He was given the award for his contribution to the legacy of the great leader through his efforts in international service ..

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2014 hottest year on record: US scientists

January 19, 2015

According to US scientists, year 2014 was the hottest year on record, with global average temperature increasing about 0.8 degrees Celsius since 1880. It was revealed by two separate analyses carried out by NASA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ..

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South African cricketer AB de Villiers hits fastest century in ODIs

January 18, 2015

South African cricketer AB de Villiers has hit the fastest century and half-century in one-day internationals (ODI). He achieved the feat in second match as part of the 5-match ODI series against West Indies. Overall in this match, AB de Villiers ..

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Andhra Pradesh government signs pact with ICRISAT to boost sustainable farming

January 18, 2015

Andhra Pradesh government has signed a pact with the International Crop Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) to boost sustainable farming in the state. In this regard, Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed by state government with ICRISAT. Key ..

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Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani lays Foundation stone of IIM-Visakhapatnam

January 18, 2015

Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani has laid the foundation stone for Indian Institute of Management (IIM)-Visakhapatnam at Gambheeram village of Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh. Key facts It is the first institution among the 11 Central premier institutions to be ..

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5th General Assembly of IRENA begins in Abu Dhabi

January 18, 2015

The 5th General Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has began in Abu Dhabi. Government leaders from more than 150 countries including India and representatives from more than 110 international organizations are taking part in this two day meet. ..

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Winners of men’s & women’s single title of Sydney International Tennis tournament

January 18, 2015

Men’s single title Viktor Troicki of Serbia has won the men’s single title of Sydney International Tennis tournament 2015. In the finals, he defeated Russia’s Mikhail Kukushkin by score of 6-2, 6-3. It is Viktor Troicki’s 2nd career title. His first ..

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