Page-13 of Current Affairs - July, 2016

18 July: Nelson Mandela International Day

July 18, 2016

Every year Nelson Mandela International Day (also known as Madela Day) is observed across the world on 18 July to mark birth anniversary of Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former South African President Nelson Mandela. 2016 Theme: “Take Action, Inspire ..

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Turkish musician Kudsi Erguner named UNESCO Artist for Peace

July 18, 2016

Turkish musician Kudsi Erguner was appointed as the UNESCO Artist for Peace by the Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova. He was appointed after the opening ceremony of the 40th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) held in Istanbul, Turkey. ..

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Dipika Pallikal Karthik, Saurav Ghosal win 73rd Senior National Squash Championship

July 18, 2016

Dipika Pallikal Karthik and Saurav Ghosal have won the 73rd Senior National Squash Championship in men’s and women’s single categories respectively. The 73rd Senior National Squash Championship was held in Mumbai, Maharashtra from 12 July to 17 July 2016. Men’s ..

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UNESCO lists Khangchendzonga National Park and Chandigarh’ Capitol Complex in World Heritage Sites

July 18, 2016

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), has added Sikkim’s Khangchendzonga National Park (KNP) and Chandigarh’ Capitol Complex in its list of World Heritage Sites. Decision in this regard was taken by the 40th session of the World ..

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HDFC becomes first Indian Company to issue masala bonds

July 18, 2016

The Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) has become the first Indian company to issue rupee-denominated bonds “masala bonds” on London Stock Exchange (LSE). The bond will help HDFC, India’s biggest mortgage lender (home finance company) to diversify its borrowing profile ..

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Railway Ministry launches project to install Solar Panels in all Railway Buildings

July 18, 2016

The Union Railway Ministry has launched a project to install Solar Panels in all Railway Buildings in order to reduce expenditure on electricity As part of the project, Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu laid the foundation stone of one Megawatt ..

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UNESCO lists Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier's works among World Heritage Sites

July 18, 2016

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has listed Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier’s works among its World Heritage Sites list. In this regard, announcement was at the 40th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) of UNESCO held ..

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UP Government, Netherlands ink MoU for setting up skill development Center for farmers

July 18, 2016

The Uttar Pradesh government has signed a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the Netherlands to set up a skill development center to help farmers The MoU was signed by Dutch Ambassador Alphonsus Stoelinga and UP Chief Secretary Deepak Singhal in ..

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