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World’s first daily driverless bus service launched in Lyon, France
The world’s first daily driverless bus service has started in Lyon, France which will run in the city’s Confluence area. The driverless bus service includes two electric shuttles that will transport passengers on a ten-minute route hosting five stops. Key ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
Kiran M Shaw appointed Knight of Legion of Honor by France
Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Chairperson and Managing Director of Biocon Limited was appointed Knight of the National Order of the French Legion of Honour (Chevalier de l’Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur). Shaw was bestowed with this prestigious award for her ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
Actor Kamal Haasan selected for France’s Chevalier de L'Ordre Arts et Lettres
Prominent film actor Kamal Haasan (61) has been selected by France for its prestigious Chevalier de L’Ordre Arts et Lettres. It is also known as Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters. He has been chosen for this prestigious ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016
Portugal wins 2016 UEFA European football championship
Portugal has won the 2016 UEFA European football championship (Euro Cup 2016) by defeating host France. It was Portugal’s first UEFA European Championship title. In the final match, played at Stade de France (Paris, France) Portugal defeated France by 1-0 ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016
Ex-army chief JJ Singh gets highest French civilian honour
Former Indian Army Chief General (retd) JJ Singh was conferred with the prestigious Officer of the Legion of Honour, the highest French civilian distinction. He was conferred the honour by French Ambassador to India, Francois Richier in New Delhi. Mr. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
Bronze bust of Aryabhatta unveiled at UNESCO Headquarters
A bronze bust of ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer Aryabhatta was unveiled at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France. It was unveiled by Union Human Resource and Development Minister Smriti Irani. She was in the French capital to attend the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
Cyprian Kotut wins 40th Paris marathon 2016
Cyprian Kotut (23) from Kenya has won the 40th edition of the 2016 Paris marathon held on 3 April 2016 in the men’s category. He finished the 35km race in an official time of 2hr 07min 10sec. Gebretsadik Abraha (Ethopia) ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
Tikka Shatrujit Singh knighted with Knight of the Legion of Honour
Tikka Shatrujit Singh (54), the royal scion of Kapurthala’s Ahluwalia dynasty, has been conferred with the prestigious Knight of the Legion of Honour by the French Government. He was presented with this honour by the French ambassador to India Francois ..