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Canada, US, Mexico ink MoU to Cooperate on Climate Change
Canada, United States (US) and Mexico have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Climate Change and Energy Collaboration to tap into energy cooperation among three countries. The MoU was signed at the North American Energy Ministers Meeting held in ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
US General John Nicholson appointed NATO Commander in Afghanistan
A US Senate Armed Services Committee has confirmed the nomination of General John Nicholson to the commander of the NATO forces in Afghanistan. He will succeed outgoing commander US General John Campbell. His appointment comes at a time when serious ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
Eagles guitarist Glenn Frey passes away
Eagles guitarist Glenn Frey passed away in New York City from complications arising from rheumatoid arthritis, colitis and pneumonia. He was 67. He was founding member and guitarist of the American rock band Eagles along with Don Henley, Bernie Leadon ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
UNSC unanimously adopt resolution to cut-off supply of funds to IS group
United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has unanimously adopted resolution cut off supply of revenue flows to Islamic State (IS) militant group. Decision in this regard was taken at the first-ever meeting of finance ministers of 15 member states to support ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Union Government slaps anti-dumping duty on stainless steel
Union Government has imposed anti-dumping duty on import of cold-rolled flat products of stainless steel for 5 years from 7 countries. The government’s decision comes on the recommendation of Directorate General of Anti-dumping and Allied Duties (DGAD) in the wake ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Israel successfully tests Arrow ballistic missile interceptor
Israel has successfully tested Arrow ballistic missile Weapon System as part of its defence upgradation measures in the face of regional threats. The missile system has been jointly developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and the US aviation giant Boeing. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
India becomes world's 7th most valued nation brand: Report
India was placed at 7th position in world’s most valuable nation brands report among the 100 assessed nations. It was revealed in recently released annual report compiled by Brand Finance. Key highlights India as a world’s seventh most valued nation ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015
Lewis Hamilton wins 2015 US Grand Prix of F1 to clinch third world title
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain has won 2015 United States Grand Prix title of Formula One for the fourth time. Earlier he had won it in 2007, 2012 and 2014. This was his overall 10th victory of the season. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Renowned Hollywood actress Maureen O'Hara passes away
Renowned Irish-American actress and singer Maureen O’Hara passed away in Boise, US. She was 95. She was one of the last living stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood of the 1940s and 1950s. She was known for playing fiercely ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Hurricane Patricia makes landfall near Mexico's Pacific coast
Hurricane Patricia has struck Mexico’s Pacific coast with destructive winds that forced thousands of people to flee homes and beach front resorts. The hurricane’s centre (eye) made its landfall in sparsely populated Puerto Vallarta coastline of Mexico’s west Pacific coast ..