Nita Ambani made member of IOC’s important Commissions

Nita Ambani has been made member of two important commissions of IOC’s governing body. She has been made as a member of the prestigious Olympic channel and Olympic education Commission. Nita Ambani already holds the distinction of being India’s first ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017

Saina Nehwal appointed member of IOC's Athletes' Commission

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal has been appointed as a member of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Athletes’ Commission. It is rare honour for an Indian sportsperson. In this regard, Saina has received a letter to the effect from the ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016

India, Bangladesh ink MoU on Route Permit for carrying Petroleum Goods to Tripura via Bangladesh

India and Bangladesh have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Route Permit for carrying Petroleum Goods to Tripura via Bangladesh. The MoU was signed between Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) and the Roads and Highways Department of Bangladesh in ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016

Angela Ruggiero appointed Head of IOC Athletes’ Commission

American ice hockey Olympic champion Angela Ruggiero was elected as the new chair of the International Olympic Committee (IOC’s) Athletes’ Commission. She was appointed by IOC President Thomas Bach during joint meeting between IOC executive board and IOC athletes’ commission. ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicates Paradip Oil Refinery to nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated Indian Oil Corporation’s (IOC’s) new state of the art refinery at Paradip in Odisha to the nation. It is overall IOC’s 11th refinery to be set up and has installed capacity of 15 million metric ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016

Indian Railways wins 32nd Indian Oil Surjit Hockey Tournament

Indian Railways has won 32nd edition of Indian Oil Surjit Hockey tournament for the first time. In the final match played at Olympian Surjit Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar (Punjab), Indian Railways team defeated defending champions Indian Oil Mumbai by 4-3 ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015

Union Government to sell 10 per cent stake in IOC

Union government has announced to sell 10 per cent stake in state owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC). This disinvestment drive on the stock market through an offer for sale (OFS) will fetch Union Government about 9,500 crore rupees to the ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015

IOC gives Olympic Sport recognition to 'Frisbee'

International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially recognised ‘Frisbee’ as an Olympic sport. Decision in this regard was taken at the 128th IOC Session held in Kuala Lumpur, Malayasia by giving official recognition to World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF). It was ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015

Union Cabinet gives nod to 5% disinvestment in NTPC & 10% in Indian Oil Corporation

Union Cabinet gave its approval to 5 per cent disinvestment in National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) and 10 per cent in Indian Oil Corporation (IOC). Decision in this regard was taken by Union Cabinet Meeting chaired by Prime Minister ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015