Page-9 of Current Affairs - January, 2016

World Economic Forum meeting starts in Davos, Switzerland

January 20, 2016

The annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting has started in Swiss resort of Davos, Switzerland with participation of political leaders and business from around the world. In this edition of WEF meeting, the agenda includes the outlook of the global ..

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Sex ratio down, literacy rate of women up: NFHS 4

January 20, 2016

According to recently released first phase of National Family Health Survey (NFHS) 4, the sex ratio in many states in India has significantly decreased and literacy rate has increased. The first phase of survey was undertaken by Mumbai based International ..

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CCEA approves six-laning of NH-2 in Bihar and Jharkhand

January 20, 2016

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved development of the six laning of National Highway-2 from Aurangabad-BarwaAdda section in Bihar and Jharkhand. Decision in this regard was taken in the CCEA meeting chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra ..

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ISRO successfully launches IRNSS-1E satellite

January 20, 2016

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched India’s fifth navigation Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS) 1E satellite. It was launched on board of PSLV-C31 rocket from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR), Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. Key facts The ..

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India ranks 89th in Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2015-16

January 20, 2016

India has ranked 89th globally in Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2015-16 list of 106 assessed countries in terms of talent competitiveness of its human capital. This GTCI list was compiled by INSEAD business school in partnership with Adecco and ..

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Bihar Government approves 35 per cent job reservation for women

January 20, 2016

Bihar Government has formally approved 35 per cent reservation for women in government jobs in the state. Decision in this regard was taken by state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in Patna. This 35 per cent reservation ..

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Maharashtra government inks MoU with Tata Trust for skill training of youth

January 20, 2016

Maharashtra Government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tata Trust for a skill training programme for the youth in the state. This programme has been undertaken under the state government’s ambitious Kushal Maharashtra, Rojgaryukt Maharashtra initiative. Key features ..

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Senior journalist Aroon Tikekar passes away

January 20, 2016

Senior journalist and scholar Aroon Tikekar passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He was 72. He was associated with different various newspaper groups and has authored over 20 books. About Aroon Tikekar Aroon Tikekar was born in 1944 in a family ..

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