Afghanistan’s WTO membership approved after 11 years of talks The World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Thursday formally approved Afghanistan’s membership at its 10th ministerial conference in the Kenyan capital Nairobi. Administrator Dec 18, 2015 Save for Later
Current Affairs 18th December, 2015 French President Francois Hollande to be chief guest at 67th Republic Day Parade. Union Government gives in principle approval to Google̢۪s Loon project. UNSC unanimously adopt resolution to cut-off supply of funds to IS group. Administrator Dec 18, 2015 Save for Later
23 poets and authors chosen for prestigious 2015 Sahitya Akademi Award Sahitya Academy has announced the names of 23 poets and authors who will be conferred the prestigious 2015 Sahitya Akademi Award. Administrator Dec 18, 2015 Save for Later
NSE launches three new group indices The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has launched three separate indices on three corporate houses of India viz. Tata, Aditya Birla and Mahindra Group. Administrator Dec 18, 2015 Save for Later
DAC gives nod to purchase of Russian S-400 Air Defence Missile Systems Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has cleared the purchase of Russian advance S-400 Trium Air Defence Missile Systems at an estimated cost of 40,000 crore rupees. Administrator Dec 18, 2015 Save for Later
French President Francois Hollande to be chief guest at 67th Republic Day Parade President of France Francois Hollande will be the Chief Guest at the 67th Republic Day parade of January 26, 2016. Administrator Dec 18, 2015 Save for Later
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. Administrator Dec 18, 2015 Save for Later
Lok Sabha passes Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2015 The Lok Sabha passed the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2015 by voice vote for speedy disposal of arbitration cases. Administrator Dec 18, 2015 Save for Later
Reva Khetrapal takes oath as Delhi’s Lokayukta Former Delhi High Court Judge Reva Khetrapal took oath as Lokayukta of Delhi. Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung administered the oath to office at a function held at Raj Niwas. Administrator Dec 18, 2015 Save for Later
Union Government gives in principle approval to Google’s Loon project Union Government has given in principle approval to work on Loon project of internet search engine giant Google for providing Internet connectivity by using large balloons. Administrator Dec 18, 2015 Save for Later
Union Cabinet gives nod for development of Underground Coal Gasification The Union Cabinet has approved a policy framework for development of Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) in unexplored coal and lignite bearing areas in the country. Administrator Dec 18, 2015 Save for Later
Union Cabinet gives nod to MoU with BRICS countries for energy conservation The Union Cabinet has given its approval to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and BRICS (Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa) countries for energy conservation. Administrator Dec 18, 2015 Save for Later
