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Union Cabinet gives nod to Tripartite Agreement of IBSA Fund for the Alleviation of Poverty and Hunger
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing of the Tripartite Agreement on the IBSA Fund for the Alleviation of Poverty and Hunger. The IBSA fund for the Alleviation of Poverty and ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015
New species of human relative discovered in South Africa
Scientists have discovered a new ancestral species in the human family tree dubbed as Homonaledi in South Africa. The new discovered species were named after the location where it was found i.e. naledi which means star in Sesotho, a local ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2015
South African city Durban to host 2022 Commonwealth Games
South African city of Durban has been selected as the host for the 22nd edition of Commonwealth Games to be held in 2022. For the first time in the history of Commonwealth Games, African nation has been chosen as host ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2015
Former South African cricketer Clive Rice passes away
Former South African all-rounder cricketer Clive Rice passed away in Johannerburg, South Africa. He was 66 and was suffering from brain tumour. He was one of the best all-rounders of his era alongside Kapil Dev, Imran Khan, Ian Botham and ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2015
BRICS bank starts its operations from Shanghai, China
The New Development Bank (NDB) created by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) nations formally started its operations from its headquarters in Shanghai, China. Chinese Finance Minister Lou Jiwei, Shanghai Mayor Yang Xiong and the bank’s first President ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2015
26 African countries create TFTA: Cape Town to Cairo free-trade zone
African countries have signed a historic The Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA) that facilitates creation of Africa’s largest free-trade zone. This free-trade zone will cover 26 countries in an area from southernmost tip of African continent i.e. Cape Town (South ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2015
KV Kamath named as first President of New Development Bank of BRICS nations
Eminent banker Kundapur Vaman Kamath was appointed as first President New Development Bank (NDB) of BRICS nations. He will have of five year term after the bank becomes operational within one year. About Kundapur Vaman Kamath Born on 2 December ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015
South African cricketer AB de Villiers hits fastest century in ODIs
South African cricketer AB de Villiers has hit the fastest century and half-century in one-day internationals (ODI). He achieved the feat in second match as part of the 5-match ODI series against West Indies. Overall in this match, AB de Villiers ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2015
"Favouritism" in govt judgments down; India betters its global rank
India’s global ranking in favouritism shown by government officials to powerful corporates has bettered sharply from 94th in the last year to 49th place this year. The Rank nevertheless, still remains far below other key economies. As per a yearly ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
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World's Oldest surviving Test cricketer Norman Gordon passes away
Oldest surviving Test cricketer, South African fast bowler Norman Gordon (103), passed away after a year long illness due to renal complications. Gordon played 5 Tests against England in 1939 taking 20 wickets in all before World War cut short his international career.He ..