Noted Assamese historian Dr Amalendu Guha passes away

Noted Assam historian and social scientist Dr. Amalendu Guha passed away on 7 May 2015 in Guwahati, Assa, following age related ailments. He was 91. He was known for his extensive research related to the socio-economic history of North eastern ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015

Union Government inked 12 MoUs with other nations on renewable energy in past three years

To enhance cooperation in the renewable energy sector, Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with 12 countries in past 3 years. It was announced by Union Minister of Power, Coal and Renewable Energy ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015

Parliament passes Constitution (119th Amendment) Bill, 2013

On 7th May 2015, the parliament of India has passed the 119th constitutional amendment bill 2013, which now after the assent of the President will enter in to the statue book [as Constitution 100th Amendment Act 2015]. Background India and ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015

Myntra.com acquires mobile app development platform Native5

E-commerce solutions provider for fashion and lifestyle products Myntra.com has acquired Bengaluru based mobile app development platform company Native5. This acquisition will help to strengthen and expand Myntra’s mobile technology team which is focused on driving transformational change in the ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015

Lok Sabha passes Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Bill, 2014

Lok Sabha passes Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Bill, 2014 for trying juveniles as adults. The bill has provision that allows trying of juveniles between the ages of 16 and 18 years as adults for heinous offences. However, ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015

India, Iran sign MoU for development of Chabahar Port

India and Iran have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of the strategically important Chabahar Port in Iran. The MoU was signed by Minister for Shipping and Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari and his Iranian counterpart ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015

Union Cabinet approves amendment in Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011

The Union Cabinet has approved amendments in the Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011 to keep issues of national security out of its purview. Decision in this regard was taken at Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015

India ranked 140th in 2015 Mothers' Index

In recently released 2015 Mother’s Index in the State of the World’s Mothers (SOWM) report titled The Urban Disadvantage, India was placed at 140th position out of 179 countries. The report prepared by Save the Children and was launched by ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015