Page-10 of Current Affairs - July, 2015

Ananth Narayanan appointed as CEO of Myntra

July 23, 2015

Flipkart-owned online and mobile fashion store Myntra has appointed Ananth Narayanan as its chief executive officer (CEO). He will succeed Flipkart’s co-founder Mukesh Bansal who is currently serving as the head of company’s commerce platform. He will start working from ..

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July 23: National Broadcasting Day

July 23, 2015

Every year July 23 is observed as National Broadcasting day. On this day in 1927, Indian Broadcasting Company (IBC) began organized radio broadcasting from Bombay station. To mark the occasion, All India Radio (AIR) had organized a symposium on the ..

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14 States, UTs achieve literacy rate of 80%: Government

July 22, 2015

Union Government has announced that 14 States and Union Territories (UTs) have achieved or exceeded the literacy rate of 80 percent. It was announced by Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. ..

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CCEA extends CCTNS deadline to March 2017

July 22, 2015

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has extended the deadline for implementation of Crime and Criminals Tracking network and Systems (CCTNS) project till March 2017. Decision in this regard was taken by CCEA meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra on ..

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Union Government launches Surakshit Khadya Abhiyan

July 22, 2015

Union Government has launched a national campaign Surakshit Khadya Abhiyan in a bid to create awareness and capacity building on Safe and Hygienic food for all. It was launched by Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ram ..

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Pipavav Defence inks pact with Russian firm Zvyozdochka to refit submarines

July 22, 2015

Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group’s Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering (PDOE) inked a multi-crore agreement with Russian firm Zvyozdochka, JSC Ship Repairing Centre. The agreement was signed in lines with Make in India initiative for the Medium Refits and Life Certification ..

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Naomi Klein wins 2015 American Book Award

July 22, 2015

Noted Canadian author Naomi Klein has won the 36th edition of American Book Award 2015. She has won this award for her environmental work This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate published in 2014. Apart from her, 14 others also ..

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BCCI constitutes IPL working group to study Justice Lodha committee verdict

July 22, 2015

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has constituted IPL working group to study the verdict of the Justice RM Lodha Committee. Decision in this regard was taken in the IPL governing council meeting held in Mumbai after the ..

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United Nations Security Council adopts resolution endorsing Iran nuclear deal

July 22, 2015

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) unanimously adopted a resolution for endorsing the historic deal on Iran’s nuclear program. It was supported by all 15 representatives of countries on the Security Council and opened path to lift nuclear-related economic sanctions ..

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BRICS bank starts its operations from Shanghai, China

July 21, 2015

The New Development Bank (NDB) created by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) nations formally started its operations from its headquarters in Shanghai, China. Chinese Finance Minister Lou Jiwei, Shanghai Mayor Yang Xiong and the bank’s first President ..

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