Singaporean, Hong Kong terms added to Oxford Dictionary

Several Singaporean and Hong Kong English terms including “wah”, “shiok” and “yum cha” were added into the Oxford English Dictionary (OED). With this these terms are now officially recognised as acceptable English. In the latest update, the Oxford English Dictionary ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016

Union Cabinet approves for MoU between SEBI and FSRA Abu Dhabi

The Union Cabinet has given its approval to Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to sign a MoU with Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), Abu Dhabi. The MoU is for mutual co-operation and technical assistance between the two financial ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016

Indian Air Force’s Electronic Maintenance Management System launched

Indian Air Force has launched its Electronic Maintenance Management System (e-MMS) Project, an automated military maintenance system. It was inaugurated by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha at the Air Force Station in Pune, Maharashtra. Key ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016

TRAI penalty on Telcos for call drops illegal: SC

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that Telecom companies will not compensate mobile phone users for inconvenience caused by call drops. In this regard, the apex court has struck down the TRAI Regulation which made it mandatory for telecom ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016

NPPA fixes ceiling price of 54 drug formulations

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed ceiling price of 54 drug formulations used for treatment of cancer, bacterial infections, diabetes and hypertension. NPPA has revised/fixed the ceiling prices as per the Schedule-I under Drugs (Price Control) Amendment Order ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016

President presents National Florence Nightingale Awards to 35 nursing personnel

President Pranab Mukherjee has presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards to thirty-five nursing personnel from across the country. They were presented with the award at a function held in Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of International Nurses Day (12 May). ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016

Shashank Manohar elected unopposed as ICC's first independent Chairman

Veteran cricket administrator Shashank Manohar (58) was elected unopposed as ICC’s (International Cricket Council) first independent Chairman. He was the sole nominee for the position and the ICC Board has now unanimously supported his appointment. He will have tenure of ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016

Reliance Jio launches JioMoney Wallet service

Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Jio Infocomm has launched digital wallet service, named JioMoney Wallet, for Indian consumers. JioMoney is a semi-closed prepaid wallet that aims to enable mobile-based transactions. Using it customers can store money and use it for purchasing goods ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016

UP Government approves 'bicycle highway' between Taj and lion safari

Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has given its approval to develop over 197 km long ‘bicycle highway’ from Agra up to the lion safari in Etawah to encourage eco-tourism in vicinity of Taj Mahal. Decision in this regard was taken by State ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016

Parliament passes Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Bill, 2016

The Parliament has passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Bill, 2016. It was first passed in Lok Sabha and later in Rajya Sabha in the month of May, 2016. The code seeks to ensure time-bound settlement of insolvency, faster turnaround ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016