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UNSC unanimously resolution adopts to prevent further IS other terrorist groups attacks
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has unanimously adopted a Resolution 2249 (2015), calling on all nations to re-double and co-ordinate action to prevent further attacks by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and other extremist groups. The resolution ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015
ADB pledges $120 million loan to finance India, Bangladesh electricity link under SASEC Programme
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pledged to provide 120 million dollar loan in order to finance cross-border electricity link between Bangladesh and India under SASEC Programme. In this regard, loan agreement was signed by ADB Country Director Kazuhiko Higuchi ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015
Russia inks deal to build Egypt's first nuclear plant at Dabaa
Russia has signed two agreements with Egypt to finance and build its first nuclear power plant at Dabaa on the Mediterranean coast in the northwest of the country. As per one of the agreement, Russia will extend a loan to ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015
US house passes bill to restrict entry of Syrian, Iraqi refugees
Republican-dominated US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly voted to bar Syrian and Iraqi refugees from entering the United States over the security concerns. The bill was overwhelmingly voted by 289 in favour to 137 opposed and bill now needs to ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015
Syrian journalist Zaina Erhaim wins 2015 Reporters without Borders Prize
Syrian woman journalist Zaina Erhaim has won the prestigious 2015 Reporters without Borders Prize for her defence of press freedom. She was singled out for this prestigious award for her determination and courage covering news in in civil war and ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015
Nitish Kumar sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for 5th time
Senior Janta Dal United (JDU) leader Nitish Kumar has sworn in as the Chief Minister (CM) of Bihar for the record fiftth time. He was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Bihar Governor Ramnath Kovind at oath taking ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015
UNHCR chosen for 2015 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has been chosen for the prestigious 2015 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development. The prestigious award has been bestowed on office of UNHCR in recognition of its Immense contributions in ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015
Union Government launches Technology Acquisition and Development Fund under NMP
Union Government has launched the Technology Acquisition and Development Fund (TADF) under the National Manufacturing Policy (NMP), 2011. It was launched by Union Minister of State (MoS) for Commerce & Industry Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi. Key facts TADF will ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015
7th Central Pay Commission submits report, proposes 23.55% salary hike
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) headed by Justice AK Mathur has recommended 23.55 percent hike in pay and allowances of government employees. In this regard the commission has submitted its report to Union Finance Ministry in New Delhi and the ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015
Second World Congress on Disaster Management kicks off in Visakhapatnam
The second World Congress on Disaster Management (WCDM) has started in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The 4-day conference was inaugurated by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and was attended by Union Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu and Union ..