Page-6 of Current Affairs - July, 2015

Jorge Sampaio, Helena Ndume awarded with inaugural Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize

July 27, 2015

Jorge Sampaio and Helena Ndume have been awarded with the inaugural Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize. The award was bestowed upon them as part of the annual commemoration of Nelson Mandela International Day (observed every year on 18 July). Jorge Sampaio: ..

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Delhi Lt Governor approves appointment of Swati Maliwal as Chairperson of DCW

July 27, 2015

Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung approved appointment of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Swati Maliwal as Chairperson of Delhi Commission for Women (DCW). It was approved after he had rejected appointment of Maliwal earlier over the issue of proper clearance ..

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Maharashtra govt to develop six solar cities targeting solar capacity of 7,500 MW

July 27, 2015

Maharashtra government has placed a comprehensive plan to develop six solar cities in order to add solar capacity of 7,500 MW in the state. To enhance solar capacity in country Centre has planned to develop 55 solar cities across the country among ..

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CSC and HCL forms joint venture to provide technology services, solutions to banks

July 27, 2015

Computer Science Corporation (CSC) and Hindustan Computer Limited (HCL) to big IT companies have signed an agreement to form a new company to provide technology services and solutions to the banking industry. In the joint statement the partners said that ..

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IDFC gets banking licence from RBI

July 27, 2015

Infrastructure Development Financing Company (IDFC). Ltd became second lender to enter the banking sector since 2004, as the Reserve Bank of India granted Banking licence on 24 July 2015. It was Yes Bank that got banking licence in 2004. However, ..

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BEL bags Dun Bradstreet's India’s Top PSUs Awards 2015

July 27, 2015

The Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) became the front runner in the Dun & Bradstreet’s ‘India’s Top PSUs Awards 2015 in the category of electrical and electronic equipment sector. The award was received by Chairman and Managing Director of ..

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Sebastian Vettel wins 2015 Hungarian Grand Prix of F1

July 27, 2015

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany won the 2015 Hungarian Grand Prix of Formula One (F1). This was his overall second victory of the season after Malaysian Grand Prix and first of Hungarian Grand Prix. The drivers ranking after Hungarian ..

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Former Union Minister Bijoy Handique passes away

July 27, 2015

Former Union Minister and 6 time Lok Sabha member Bijoy Krishna Handique passed away in Jorhat, Assam. He was 82. He was the veteran leader of Indian National Congress from the Northeast state of Assam. Handique was the senior politician ..

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Etienne Benet Nestle India’s MD steps down

July 27, 2015

Nestle India’s MD Etienne Benet has step down from his post, he will be replaced by Nestle Philippines Chairman and CEO Suresh Narayanan. Etienne Benet will be relocated to Nestle’s head office in Switzerland while Mr. Narayanan will take over ..

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EU bans marketing of around 700 generic medicines of GVK Biosciences

July 27, 2015

European Union (EU) has banned the marketing of around 700 generic medicines among its member countries. This is the largest suspension imposed on the sales and distribution of generic drugs ordered by EU which will come into effect on August ..

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