Page-22 of Current Affairs - March, 2015
Sri Lankan Government suspends China port city project in Colombo
Sri Lanka’s newly elected government on 5 March 2015 temporarily suspended constriction work of China’s ambitious port city project in Colombo with immediate effect. The decision was taken in Cabinet meeting chaired by Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe based upon ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
Kathmandu-Varanasi-Kathmandu bus service flagged off
Nepal and India on 5 March 2015 launched a direct bus service linking cultural cities Kathmandu and Varanasi. Kathmandu-Varanasi-Kathmandu bus service was launched under the ambit of Motor Vehicle Agreement between India and Nepal signed during 18th SAARC Summit. Key facts ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
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 ..