Page-2 of Current Affairs - March, 2016
Russia approves OVL’s deal to acquire 15% stake in Vankor oilfield
The Russian Government has approved a deal of ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL) to acquire 15% stake in Vankor oilfield from Rosneft. The deal was signed between the OVL and Rosneft in September 2015 and is worth 1.3 billion US dollars. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2016
Ebola outbreak in West Africa no longer poses global risk: WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that Ebola outbreak in West Africa is no longer constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. WHO, a specialized agency of the United Nations has officially declared an end to a nearly ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2016
Haryana becomes first to launch injectable contraceptive
Haryana became the first state in the country to implement the use of injectable contraceptives as a family planning measure. In this regard, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has launched ‘Project Salamati’ in assistance of Pathfinder International. Key facts Under ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2016
CBDT sings 11 unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has signed 11 unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs). With this CBDT has so far entered into 59 bilateral or unilateral APAs. 50 of these agreements have been signed in the current financial year ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2016
Playback Singer P. Susheela enters Guinness World Records
Renowned playback singer P. Susheela Mohan created a new world record for singing highest number of songs. She has now been recognised by both the Guinness Book of World Records for singing most number of songs in Indian languages. Guinness ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2016
Union Government unveils Defence Procurement Procedure 2016
The Union Government has unveiled Defence Procurement Procedure 2016 (DPP 2016). It was unveiled by Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on the sidelines of the Defexpo-2016 held in Goa. The DPP 2016 will replace the Defence Procurement Procedure 2013 (DPP ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2016
ISRO set to launch record 22 satellites in single mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to script history by launching a record number of 22 satellites in a single mission in May 2016. These satellites (micro and nano) will be launched using ISRO’s workhorse Polar rocket PSLV ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2016
BHEL commissions 40 MW hydropower plant in West Bengal
Public Sector Power equipment manufacturer Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has commissioned the second 40 MW hydropower generating unit at the Teesta low dam hydroelectric project (HEP) stage IV in West Bengal. The hydropower generating unit was successfully installed at ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2016
Haryana Assembly unanimously passes Reservation Bill
The Haryana Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed the Haryana Backward Classes (Reservation in services and admission in educational institutions) Bill, 2016. Key Provisions The bill seeks to provide reservation in services and admission in educational institutions to persons belonging to ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2016
Sergey Karjakin wins 2016 FIDE World Chess Candidates Tournament
Russian grandmaster Sergey Karjakin has won the prestigious FIDE World Chess Candidates Tournament held in Moscow. In the final Round 14, he defeated American grandmaster Fabiano Caruana scoring 8.5 points. With this victory, he will now play with the incumbent ..