Uttar Pradesh government bans use of polythene bags across the State Uttar Pradesh government has decided to enforce the ban on the use of polythene across the state to protect the environment and public health. Administrator Dec 19, 2015 Save for Later
India’s biggest wildlife rescue centre commissioned in Nagpur India’s biggest Wildlife Rescue Centre named as Gorewada Zoo and Wildlife Rescue Centre has been commissioned at Gorewada near Nagpur, Maharashtra. Administrator Dec 19, 2015 Save for Later
West Bengal Government approves proposal for formation of 5 new districts West Bengal Government has approved proposal for formation of five new districts in the state. Administrator Dec 19, 2015 Save for Later
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates top Police Officers’ Conference in Gujarat Prime Minister Narendra Modi has formally inaugurated the All-India conference of Directors General of Police (AICDGPs) at Dhordo in white Rann of Kutch region near Bhuj, Gujarat. Administrator Dec 19, 2015 Save for Later
UN Security Council unanimously adopts resolution on Syria peace plan The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has unanimously adopted a resolution No. 2254 outlining a peace process in Syria. Administrator Dec 19, 2015 Save for Later
Current Affairs 19th December, 2015 R.K. Mathur appointed as Chief Information Commissioner. Marginal Cost of funds based Lending Rate (MCLR) to replace the present base rate system: RBI. Afghanistan̢۪s WTO membership approved after 11 years of talks. Administrator Dec 18, 2015 Save for Later
Prosecution against India Cements on IPL issues launched The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has decided to launch prosecution proceedings against India Cements for non-compliance with certain provisions of companies law in relation to the Indian Premier League (IPL). Administrator Dec 18, 2015 Save for Later
R.K. Mathur appointed as Chief Information Commissioner Former Defence Secretary R.K. Mathur has been appointed as Chief Information Commissioner (CIC), breaking away from the convention of appointing the head from among the serving Information Commissioners. Administrator Dec 18, 2015 Save for Later
Marginal Cost of funds based Lending Rate (MCLR) to replace the present base rate system: RBI The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued fresh norms on how banks ought to calculate their lending rates — a move which is aimed at lowering borrowing costs at a time when lenders are reluctant to do so. Administrator Dec 18, 2015 Save for Later
Tata Starbucks CEO Avani Davda quits Avani Davda, chief executive officer of Tata Starbucks, a joint venture of Tata Global Beverages and Starbucks Corp, has resigned to pursue opportunities outside the group. Administrator Dec 18, 2015 Save for Later
India lowers GDP growth projection India lowered its GDP growth projection for the current year to 7-7.5 per cent against 8.1-8.5 per cent forecast earlier and said that while the macro economy is stable, the real economy needs policy attention. Administrator Dec 18, 2015 Save for Later
Madras HC bars construction on water bodies till Jan. 18 The Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu government authorities not to permit any construction on water bodies in the entire State till January 18, 2016. Administrator Dec 18, 2015 Save for Later
