Page-23 of Current Affairs - January, 2016

Government constitute Kamlesh Chandra Committee to study wage structure of Gramin Dak Sevaks

January 2, 2016

The Union Government has constituted a committee to examine the wage structure, service conditions of the Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) in the Department of Posts (DoP). It is one member committee comprising of Kamlesh Chandra, Retired Member of Postal Services ..

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Union Government constitutes Shyam Benegal Committee to revamp Central Board of Film Certification

January 2, 2016

The Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has constituted a committee headed by noted film-maker Shyam Benegal to look into revamp the film certification nuances by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The committee is tasked to suggest recommendations provide a ..

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India, Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear facilities

January 1, 2016

India and Pakistan have exchanged the list of their nuclear installations and facilities under the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear installations. This exchange is done on 1st of January every year between the two neighbouring countries that ..

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Union inks Financing Agreement with World Bank to fund education of minorities

January 1, 2016

The Union Government has signed a Financing Agreement of 50 million dollars with the World Bank for Nai Manzil Scheme- Education and Skills Training for Minorities. Under this agreement, the credit will be facilitated by the International Development Association (IDA), ..

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India’s Petronet LNG ink revised contract with RasGas of Qatar

January 1, 2016

India’s biggest state owned gas importer Petronet LNG has signed a revised contract with RasGas of Qatar to import gas at a significantly lower price than earlier. Under the new contract, Rasgas will supply Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to Petronet ..

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Indian-origin cancer expert Harpal Singh Kumar knighted

January 1, 2016

An Indian-origin cancer research expert Harpal Singh Kumar was honoured with a Knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II for his influential work on prevention and treatment of cancer. Mr. Singh’s name has appeared in the 2015 New Year’s Honours list that ..

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