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Sunil Sabharwal re-nominated as Alternate Executive Director at IMF
Sunil Sabharwal, an independent Indian-American investor has been re-nominated as Alternate Executive Director at International Monetary Fund (IMF). He was re-nominated to key post at IMF by US President Barack Obama. In this regard, President Obama has forwarded his decision ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
CCEA gives nod to extend PDS Kerosene, Domestic LPG Subsidy Scheme and Freight Subsidy Scheme
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its nod to extend the PDS Kerosene and Domestic LPG Subsidy Scheme, 2002 for a period of one year that is up to 31st March, 2015. This decision was taken by ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
Reliance Infrastructure acquires Pipavav Defence
Anil Ambani-led Reliance Infrastructure has acquired Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering in an all-cash deal. The acquisition will be done by Reliance Infrastructure, along with its wholly owned subsidiary Reliance Defence Systems Pvt Ltd. As part of deal Reliance Infra ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
India and Spain sign agreement on Mutual Protection of Classified Information
India and Spain have signed an agreement on Mutual Protection of Classified Information. This agreement provides the framework for enhanced cooperation in the defence sector between both countries. Mutual Protection of Classified Information is a primary pact that a country ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
Maharashtra government scraps 5% education quota for Muslims
Maharashtra government has scrapped 5 per cent job quota for Muslims in the state. In this regard Devendra Fadnavis led BJP-Shiv Sena government has released a Government Resolution (GR). The GR also states that an ordinance to provide 5 per ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
Parliament passes Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2015
Parliament has passed the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2015. It was passed by Rajya Sabha on 4 March and earlier by Lok Sabha on 2 March 2015. This bill will replace an ordinance promulgated in this regard and amend the Citizenship ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
Lok Sabha passes Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Bill, 2015
Lok Sabha on 4 March 2015 passed the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Bill, 2015. This bill will replace the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) second ordinance, 2014. Key facts The bill has provisions for allocation of coal mines through a transparent ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
Lok Sabha passes Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2015
Lok Sabha on 4 March 2015 passed the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2015. It was passed by voice vote and replaces ordinance promulgated in this regard. The proposed amendments in the bill aim to bring improvements and revisions in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
Airtel and China Mobile inks MoU for evolving technologies and equipment procurement
Indian telecom giant Bharti Airtel and world’s largest telecom operator China Mobile have signed a partnership memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work jointly on evolving high technologies like 4G, 5G and procuring telecom devices and equipment. The MoU was signed ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
President gives assent to Maharashtra Animal Preservation Amendment Bill, 1995
Recently, President Pranab Mukherjee gave his assent to the Maharashtra Animal Preservation (Amendment) Bill, 1995. It received assent nearly after 19 years it was passed by State Assembly in 1995. Key facts This bill amends Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act 1976 ..