Current Affairs - March, 2015

RINL launches first of its kind green project to generate 120 MW power

March 31, 2015

Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) the corporate entity of Vizag Steel Plant (VSP) on 31 March 2015 launched novel green project that can generate 120 MW power. It is first of its kind green project launched in Indian Steel Industry ..

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Union Government amends guidelines for financial support to PPP in infrastructure

March 31, 2015

Union Government on 31 March 2015 approved amendments to the Public Private Partnerships (PPP) guidelines. The approved amendments seek to enhance financial support to projects in infrastructure sector. Decision in this regard was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Economic ..

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Gujarat Legislative Assembly passes Anti-Terror Bill

March 31, 2015

The Gujarat Legislative Assembly on 31 March 2015 passed Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organized Crime (GUJCOC) Bill, 2015. It is third time this controversial Bill being passed by state assembly. Earlier, passed bill was rejected two times by the ..

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Vice Admiral Cheema takes over as new Commanding-in-chief of Western Naval Command

March 31, 2015

Vice Admiral Surinder Pal Singh Cheema on 31 March 2015 took over the reins of the Western Naval Command as Flag Officer Commanding-in-chief. He took charge from Vice Admiral Anil Chopra at a ceremonial parade held at INS Shikra in ..

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Himachal Pradesh assembly launches India's first E-Vidhan Mobile apps

March 31, 2015

Himachal Pradesh Government on 30 March 2015 launched part one of E-Vidhan Mobile apps.  E-Vidhan Mobile apps will enable all 68 members of state assembly to get the entire House business on their smartphones and tablets, laid in the House ..

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Rare spiders sighted in Western Ghats

March 31, 2015

Researchers have discovered rare huntsman and jumping spider in the Western Ghats belong to the Sparassidae and Salticidae families. They were discovered by the research team of arachnologists led by Dr. P.A. Sebastian, Director of the Division of Arachnology in ..

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Andhra Pradesh, University of Singapore ink MoU to promote ease of doing business

March 31, 2015

Andhra Pradesh government, National University of Singapore (NUS) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) have signed MoU to work on Ease of Doing Business in the state. It was signed for cooperation in relation to ‘Masterplan on Ease of Doing ..

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New Zealand cricketer Daniel Vettori announces retirement from international cricket

March 31, 2015

New Zealand cricketer and former captain Daniel Vettori has announced his retirement from international cricket. He made this announcement after playing last match in ICC World Cup 2015 Final against Australia. Earlier in 2011, he had retired from Tests and ..

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