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Union Government sanctions Rs. 2,000 crore relief for drought affected areas in Maharashtra
Union Government on 24 March 2015 sanctioned 2,000 crore rupees as a relief package for the areas affected by drought in Maharashtra in the year 2014. Decision in this regard was taken at high-level committee meeting of National Disaster Management ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
62nd National Film Awards 2014
The 62nd National Film Awards for year 2014 was announced on 24 March 2015. Court directed by Chaitanya Tamhane was selected as the Best feature film. Mary Kom (Hindi) directed by Omung Kumar was selected as the Best Popular film ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
Section 66 A of IT Act unconstitutional and untenable: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court (SC) on 24 March 2015 struck down the Section 66A of the Information and Technology Act 2000 calling it unconstitutional and untenable. SC in its ruling held that Section 66A interferes with freedom of speech and expression ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
SEBI sets norms to govern international financial centres
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approved guidelines to govern international financial services centres (IFSC). These guidelines were approved by SEBI board meeting on 22 March 2015. The news guidelines relax the norms for Stock exchanges and clearing ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
Union Government approves 17 Mega Food Parks for food processing across the country
Union Government has approved 17 mega food parks for food processing across the country. It was announced by Union Cabinet Minister of Food Processing Harsimrat Kaur Badal. Out of these 17 food parks, 7 parks have been allotted to state agencies ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
Maharashtra Government makes sale of Gutka to be non-bailable offence
Maharashtra Government has made the sale of Gutka in the state a non-bailable offence under Section 328 of Indian Penal Code (IPC). It was announced by state government in state assembly in order to strictly enforce the ban of these products. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
Renowned Ecologist Madhav Gadgil wins Tyler Prize 2015 along with Dr. Jane Lubchenco
Renowned Indian Ecologist Madhav Gadgil has won the prestigious Tyler Prize 2015 for Environmental Achievement. He will share this prize with noted American marine ecologist and environmental scientist Jane Lubchenco. Both of them were chosen for this year’s prize for ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor named for Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2014
Veteran actor and film producer Shashi Kapoor has been named for the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Award 2014. He is the 46th film personality to receive this honour. About Shashi Kapoor He was born as Balbir Raj Prithviraj Kapoor on ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
Lee Kuan Yew, founding father of Singapore passes away
First Prime Minister (PM) of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew passed away on 23 March 2015. He was 91. Mr. Lee is described as the ‘founding father’ and ‘architect’ of modern Singapore. He is also considered as pioneer for transforming the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
Winners of 2015 Indian Wells Open Tennis Titles (BNP Paribas Open)
Men’s Singles Title Serbia’s Novak Djokovic has won the Indian Wells Open Tennis Men’s Singles Title. In the final match he defeated Switzerland’s Roger Federer by 6-3 6-7 (5-7) 6-2 score . With this win Djokovic won his fourth Indian ..