Page-12 of Current Affairs - January, 2015

Union Government reconstitutes Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)

January 20, 2015

Union Government has reconstituted Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). In this regard, government has appointed 1 chairperson and 9 board members. Chairperson: Filmmaker Pahlaj Nihalani was appointed chairperson. He will be office in for a period of three years ..

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Eminent political scientist Rajni Kothari passes away

January 20, 2015

Eminent political scientist, scholar and former Planning Commission member Rajni Kothari passed away in New Delhi. He was 86. About Rajni Kothari He was born on 16th August, 1928. He was a well-known political thinker, political theorist, academician and writer. He ..

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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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