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1).International Labour Day was celebrated on_______.

a) May 1st

b) May 2nd

c) May 3rd

d) May 4th

e) None of these

2).What is venue of Asian Banker Summit 2015?

a) Delhi

b) Tokyo

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1. Which of the following is the boundary line between India and Pakistan?
1) McMahon Line
2) Durand Line
3) Hindenburg Line
4) Radcliffe Line
5) 17th Parallel

2. Riel is the currency of which of the following countries?
1) Malaysia
2) Thailand
3) Cambodia

Current Affairs October 2015

RBI opens National Pension System as investment option for NRIs[30/10/2015]

India has allowed non-residents to invest in the National Pension Scheme to provide them an access to old-age income security. Reserve Bank of India on 29th Octiber 2015 allowed NRIs to subscribe to the pension scheme, which is governed and administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority.

 

Sujan Chinoy is Indias new envoy to Japan[29/10/2015]

Senior diplomat Sujan R Chinoy has been appointed as India's Ambassador to Japan, succeeding Deepa Gopalan Wadhwa. Chinoy, a 1981-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, is currently serving as India'sAmbassador to Mexico.

 

Nepal elects first woman president Vidya Devi Bhandari [28/10/2015]

Vidya Devi Bhandari from the ruling CPN-UML was elected as Nepal's first woman President after she defeated her rival from Nepali Congress by more than 100 votes. Bhandari, 54, the Vice-president of CPN-UML and widow of late general secretary of the party Madan Bhandari, secured 327 votes against 214 votes of her rival Veteran Nepali Congress leader Kul Bahadur Gurung.

 

Deepika Kumari bags silver in Archery World Cup[27/10/2015]

Deepika Kumari bagged her fourth silver medal in five years at the ‘Archery World Cup Final’ after going down to Korea’s Choi Misun in Mexico City.

 

Abhishek Verma bags silver[26/10/2015]

Delhi boy Abhishek Verma bagged India’s first ever ‘Archery World Cup Final’ medal in the compound section when he won a silver after being pipped by Turkey’s Demir Elmaagcli in the summit clash here.

 

Women will soon pilot fighter aircraft of IAF[25/10/2015]

By June 2017, the first batch of women fighter pilots will be serving the Indian Air Force, the government announced on 24th October 2015, dramatically altering the male dominated combat frontiers of the country’s military.

 

Dr. Sekhar Basu took the charge as Chairman Atomic Energy Commission[23/10/2015]

Dr. Sekhar Basu took the charge as Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy. Dr. Basu, a renowned nuclear scientist, before taking over as Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission andSecretary Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, has been the Director of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC). Earlier he worked as the Project Director of Nuclear Submarine Programme and later as the Chief Executive of the Nuclear Recycle Board in the same institute.

 

Satyarthi gets Harvard Humanitarian of the Year Award[17/10/2015]

Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi has been conferred with the Harvard University’s prestigious humanitarian award for this year, in recognition of his continuing contribution to the cause of child rights.

 

Arun Jaitley bags best FM of Asia award[13/10/2015]

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has been chosen as 'Finance Minister of the Year, Asia' by London-based publication Emerging Markets.

 

Angus Deaton wins 2015 Nobel Prize for Economics[12/10/2015]

British economist Angus Deaton won the 2015 economics Nobel Prize for "his analysis of consumption, poverty, and welfare".

 

Veteran KP Sharma Oli elected as Nepal PM[11/10/2015]

Nepal's parliament chose veteran politician KP Sharma Oli as the new prime minister, weeks after the quake-devastated country adopted a new constitution. Oli won 338 votes in a parliamentary ballot, defeating rival candidate Sushil Koirala who took 249, after he stepped down as premier as required by theconstitution adopted on September 24.

 

Tunisian group wins Nobel Peace Prize[10/10/2015]

The 2015 Nobel Peace Prize went to the National Dialogue Quartet in Tunisia. The prize was awarded to the group "for its decisive contribution to the building of a pluralistic democracy in Tunisia in the wake of the Jasmine Revolution of 2011".

 

West Bengal to get Indias first dolphin reserve[10/10/2015]

Indias first community reserve to protect the endangered Gangetic river dolphins will come up in West Bengal. It would be set up in the Hooghly river and the methodology to develop the community reserve is being chalked out by a separate committee. According to a World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) factsheet, the Ganges River dolphin, or susu, inhabits the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna and Karnaphuli-Sangu river systems of Nepal, India, and Bangladesh.

 

Journalist wins literature Nobel[09/10/2015]

Svetlana Alexievich, a Belarusian journalist and prose writer, won the Nobel Prize in Literature "for her polyphonic writings, a monument to suffering and courage in our time".

 

DNA SCIENTISTS WIN NOBEL[08/10/2015]

Swedish Tomas Lindahl, American Paul Modrich and Turkish-born Aziz Sancar won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry for "mechanistic studies of DNA repair."

Current Affairs September 2015

Syed Akbaruddin made Indias permanent representative at the UN[24/09/2015]

The Govt. of India has appointed Syed Akbaruddin as India's permanent representative in the UN in New York. Akbar, as he is known, was a familiar face as MEA's spokesperson. Akbaruddin will replace Asoke Mukerji who will be retiring.

 

Nepal adopts first democratic Constitution[21/09/2015]

Nepal adopted its first democratic Constitution, a historic step for a nation that has seen war, a palace massacre and devastating earthquakes since a campaign to create a modern state began more than 65 years ago.

 

RBI allows 10 companies to set up small finance banks[18/09/2015]

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted ‘in-principle’ approval for 10 companies to set up small finance banks. The approval will be valid for 18 months to enable the applicants to comply with the requirements. The firms include Au Financiers (India) Ltd., Jaipur, Capital Local Area Bank Ltd., Jalandhar, Disha Microfin Pvt., Ahmedabad and Utkarsh Micro Finance Pvt. Varanasi, Equitas Holdings Pvt., Chennai, ESAF Microfinance and Investments Pvt., Chennai, Janalakshmi Financial Services Pvt., Bengaluru and Ujjivan Financial Services Pvt., Bengaluru.The RBI also granted permission for RGVN (North East) and Microfinance Ltd., Guwahati, and the Navi Mumbai-based Suryoday Micro Finance Pvt.

 

Lin Dan wins Japan Open[15/09/2015]

 Chinese badminton legend Lin Dan won the men’s singles title at the Japan Open final with a victory over Viktor Axelsen of Denmark.

 

Martina Hingis and Sania Mirza won the US Open womens doubles title[14/09/2015]

India’s tennis star Sania Mirza bagged her second consecutive Grand Slam title of the season, and fifth overall, as she won the US Open women’s doubles with Swiss partner Martina Hingis.

 

Leander Paes and Martina Hingis win the U.S. Open mixed doubles title[12/09/2015]

Leander Paes created history by winning the U.S. Open mixed doubles title with Swiss partner Martina Hingis and surpassed compatriot and former partner Mahesh Bhupathi’s record. The 42-year-old Paes now has won nineGrand Slam mixed doubles titles, against Bhupathi’s eight. Paes is now only behind legendary Martina Navratilova, who won 10 mixed doubles trophies.

 

J Manjula becomes DRDOs first woman Director General[09/09/2015]

J. Manjula has been named DRDO's first woman Director General and has taken charge of the Electronics & Communication Systems cluster, an official announcement. Before her elevation, Ms. Manjula, who is a DRDO Outstanding Scientist, was Director of the Defence Avionics Research Establishment, Bengaluru, since July 2014.

 

President of India to present Gandhi Peace Prize 2014 to ISRO[09/09/2015]

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee present the Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2014 to Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) at a function at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Gandhi Peace Prize was instituted by the Government of India in 1995 on the occasion of the 125th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. This annual award is given to individuals and institutions for their contributions towards social, economic and political transformation through non-violence and other Gandhian methods.

 

Smt Justice Vijaya Kamlesh Tahilramani is appointed as the Chief Justice of Bombay High Court [08/09/2015]

In exercise of the powers conferred by article 223 of the Constitution of India, the President has appointed Smt. Justice Vijaya Kamlesh Tahilramani, senior-most Judge of Bombay High Court, to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of that High Court with effect from 09th September, 2015 consequent upon the retirement of Shri Mohit Shantilal Shah, Chief Justice of Bombay High Court.

 

Dr. Hasmukh Adhia takes over as Revenue Secretary[01/09/2015]

Dr. Hasmukh Adhia took over as the Revenue Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Goverrnment of India. Earlier Dr. Adhia was holding the charge of Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS) in the same Ministry. Dr. Adhia had also earlier worked as the Finance Secretary in his cadre i.e. in the State of Gujarat.

 

Shaktikanta Das Takes over as Secretary Department of Economic Affairs [01/09/2015]

Shri Shaktikanta Das has taken over the charge as Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance. Shri Das was earlier holding the assignment of Secretary, Department of Revenue in the same Ministry. Earlier Shri Das has worked in the Department of Economic Affairs as Additional Secretary as well as Joint Secretary (Budget).

 

No death except for terror crimes[01/09/2015]

The Law Commission of India has recommended abolition of the death penalty for all crimes except terrorism-related offences and waging war against the state. Noting that the ultimate goal is absolute abolition which could be brought about through a moratorium or law, the commission has suggested that a debate on death for terror be left to Parliament.

Current Affairs August 2015

Sanjeev Chaturvedi Anshu Gupta win Ramon Magsaysay Award[29/07/2015]

Whistleblower bureaucrat Sanjeev Chaturvedi and human rights activist Anshu Gupta are among five persons from India, Laos, Myanmar, and the Philippines who will receive Asia’s coveted Ramon Magsaysay Award.

 

R S Sharma appointed new TRAI chairman[28/07/2015]

The government has appointed IT Secretary R. S. Sharma as the new chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for a period of three years. Mr. Sharma, a 1978 batch IAS officer of Jharkhand cadre, has played key role in implementing Aadhaar project and designing the roadmap for government’s Digital India programme.

 

Ajay Mathur replaces RK Pachauri as TERI Chief[23/07/2015]

Ajay Mathur, Director-General,Bureau of Energy Efficiency, has been appointed as the Director-General of TERI in place of R.K. Pachauri.

 

CERN scientists discover new particle called pentaquark[15/07/2015]

Scientists working at the world’s biggest atom smasher say they have discovered a new kind of particle called pentaquark. The existence of pentaquarks was first proposed in the 1960s by American physicists Murray Gell-Mann and Georg Zweig. Prof. Gell-Mann, who coined the term quark, received the Nobel Prize in 1969.

 

Paes wins 16th Grand Slam title at Wimbledon[13/07/2015]

A vintage Leander Paes clinched his 16th Grand Slam trophy, winning the mixed doubles event of the Wimbledon Championship with legendary Martina Hingis after a dominating win over Alexander Peya and Timea Babos.

 

Wimbledon 2015[13/07/2015]

Serena beats Muguruza to win sixth Wimbledon women singles title. India’s tennis queen Sania Mirza created history by becoming the first female player from the country to win a women’s doubles Grand Slam trophy as she clinched the Wimbledon title with Swiss partner Martina Hingis. Djokovic beats Federer to win third Wimbledon Men single title.

 

Sania seals historic Wimbledon crown with Hingis[12/07/2015]

India's tennis queen Sania Mirza created history by becoming the first female player from the country to win a women’s doubles Grand Slam trophy as she clinched the Wimbledon title with Swiss partner Martina Hingis.

 

India and US sign FATCA to curb tax evasion[10/07/2015]

September 30, India and the US will start sharing information about bank accounts or financial investments made by their citizens in each other’s countries. This move will help curb offshore tax evasions. On 9th July 2015 India and US signed an Inter Governmental Agreement (IGA) to implement the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) to promote transparency on tax matters. This will bring in greater transparency in tax administration and enforcing tax compliance as well as prevention of offshore tax evasion. This is a major step in the Government’s resolve to fight the menace of black money. The US enacted FATCA in 2010 to obtain information on accounts held by its taxpayers in other countries. It allows US financial institutions to withhold a portion of payments made to foreign financial institutions (FFIs) who do not agree to identify and report information on US account-holders.

 

PSLV C-28 launches five UK satellites[10/07/2015]

The Indian Space Research Organisation’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) on 10th July 2015 launched five satellites, weighing 1,440 kg for a United Kingdom-based company. Lifting off from the First Launch Pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre, PSLV C-28 launched three identical mini satellites of the Disaster Monitoring Constellation (DMC), besides two technology demonstrators - CBNT-1 and De-OrbitSail - for Surrey Space Technology Limited into the intended orbits.

 

Sriram Kalyanaraman appointed as MD and CEO of National Housing Bank[08/07/2015]

Shri Sriram Kalyanaraman, Director-Business Development, Equifax Credit Information Services Pvt. Ltd has been appointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, National Housing Bank for a period of five years from the date of his taking over the charge.

 

India is now a USD 2 trillion economy [03/07/2015]

India's GDP crossed the $2-trillion mark in 2014, according to data released by the World Bank in Washington late on 1^st July 2015. After taking 60 years to reach the $1-trillion mark, India added the next trillion in just seven years.

Current Affairs July 2015

Sanjeev Chaturvedi Anshu Gupta win Ramon Magsaysay Award[29/07/2015]

Whistleblower bureaucrat Sanjeev Chaturvedi and human rights activist Anshu Gupta are among five persons from India, Laos, Myanmar, and the Philippines who will receive Asia’s coveted Ramon Magsaysay Award.

R S Sharma appointed new TRAI chairman[28/07/2015]

The government has appointed IT Secretary R. S. Sharma as the new chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for a period of three years. Mr. Sharma, a 1978 batch IAS officer of Jharkhand cadre, has played key role in implementing Aadhaar project and designing the roadmap for government’s Digital India programme.

Ajay Mathur replaces RK Pachauri as TERI Chief[23/07/2015]

Ajay Mathur, Director-General,Bureau of Energy Efficiency, has been appointed as the Director-General of TERI in place of R.K. Pachauri.

CERN scientists discover new particle called pentaquark[15/07/2015]

Scientists working at the world’s biggest atom smasher say they have discovered a new kind of particle called pentaquark. The existence of pentaquarks was first proposed in the 1960s by American physicists Murray Gell-Mann and Georg Zweig. Prof. Gell-Mann, who coined the term quark, received the Nobel Prize in 1969.

Paes wins 16th Grand Slam title at Wimbledon[13/07/2015]

A vintage Leander Paes clinched his 16th Grand Slam trophy, winning the mixed doubles event of the Wimbledon Championship with legendary Martina Hingis after a dominating win over Alexander Peya and Timea Babos.

Wimbledon 2015[13/07/2015]

Serena beats Muguruza to win sixth Wimbledon women singles title. India’s tennis queen Sania Mirza created history by becoming the first female player from the country to win a women’s doubles Grand Slam trophy as she clinched the Wimbledon title with Swiss partner Martina Hingis. Djokovic beats Federer to win third Wimbledon Men single title.

Sania seals historic Wimbledon crown with Hingis[12/07/2015]

India's tennis queen Sania Mirza created history by becoming the first female player from the country to win a women’s doubles Grand Slam trophy as she clinched the Wimbledon title with Swiss partner Martina Hingis.

India and US sign FATCA to curb tax evasion[10/07/2015]

September 30, India and the US will start sharing information about bank accounts or financial investments made by their citizens in each other’s countries. This move will help curb offshore tax evasions. On 9th July 2015 India and US signed an Inter Governmental Agreement (IGA) to implement the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) to promote transparency on tax matters. This will bring in greater transparency in tax administration and enforcing tax compliance as well as prevention of offshore tax evasion. This is a major step in the Government’s resolve to fight the menace of black money. The US enacted FATCA in 2010 to obtain information on accounts held by its taxpayers in other countries. It allows US financial institutions to withhold a portion of payments made to foreign financial institutions (FFIs) who do not agree to identify and report information on US account-holders.

PSLV C-28 launches five UK satellites[10/07/2015]

The Indian Space Research Organisation’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) on 10th July 2015 launched five satellites, weighing 1,440 kg for a United Kingdom-based company. Lifting off from the First Launch Pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre, PSLV C-28 launched three identical mini satellites of the Disaster Monitoring Constellation (DMC), besides two technology demonstrators - CBNT-1 and De-OrbitSail - for Surrey Space Technology Limited into the intended orbits.

Sriram Kalyanaraman appointed as MD and CEO of National Housing Bank[08/07/2015]

Shri Sriram Kalyanaraman, Director-Business Development, Equifax Credit Information Services Pvt. Ltd has been appointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, National Housing Bank for a period of five years from the date of his taking over the charge.

India is now a USD 2 trillion economy [03/07/2015]

India's GDP crossed the $2-trillion mark in 2014, according to data released by the World Bank in Washington late on 1^st July 2015. After taking 60 years to reach the $1-trillion mark, India added the next trillion in just seven years.

Current Affairs June 2015

President of India presents Punyabhushan Award to Shri Pratap Pawar[26/06/2015]

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presented the Punyabhushan Award to Shri Pratap Pawar on June 26, 2015 at a function in Pune.

 

Jaipur bags title of World Crafts City[26/06/2015]

The heritage city of Jaipur added yet another feather to its cap as it was accredited with the title 'World Crafts City' by the World Crafts Council (WCC). Jaipur is the only city in the world to be conferred the title for multiple crafts since the inception of the WCC in 1964.

 

Justice Subhro Kamal Mukherjee Appointed as Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court[24/06/2015]

In exercise of the powers conferred by article 223 of the Constitution of India, the President has appointed Shri Justice Subhro Kamal Mukherjee, senior-most Judge of the KarnatakaHigh Court, to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of that High Court with effect from the date Shri Justice Dhirendra Hiralal Waghela relinquishes charge of the office of the Chief Justice of KarnatakaHigh Court consequent upon his transfer as the Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court.

 

C N R Rao gets Japans highest civilian award[20/06/2015]

Eminent scientist and recipient of Bharat Ratna C N R Rao was today conferred Japan's highest civilian award for promoting academic interchange and mutual understanding in science and technology between the two countries. He was presented with the 'Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star' and certificate by Japanese Ambassador to India Takeshi Yagi in the presence of senior officials of the Department of Science and Technology, which Rao has helped shape up over the years.

 

Archana Ramasundaram to head NCRB[18/06/2015]

Archana Ramasundaram, a 1980-batch IPS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre, has been posted as Director, National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), New Delhi. The Appointments Committee of the Union Cabinet on 17th June 2015 approved her posting to the NCRB.

 

Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim elected as the President of the Republic of Mauritius[10/06/2015]

Dr. Ameenah Firdaus Gurib-Fakim, is a Mauritian Biodiversity Scientist who elected as President of the Republic of Mauritius.

 

Shri R.C. Tayal Special DG CRPF appointed as DG NSG[10/06/2015]

Shri R.C. Tayal, IPS, Special DG, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been appointed as Director General, National Security Guard (NSG) from the date of assumption of charge of the post.

ISRO bags Space Pioneer Award for its Mars mission[09/06/2015]

Space Pioneer award for the year 2015 was presented to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in the Science and Engineering category during the 34th Annual International Space Development Conference held at Toronto in Canada during May 20-24, 2015.

 

K V Chowdary is new CVC and Vijai Singh is new CIC[09/06/2015]

The Modi government on Monday appointed former chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes K. V. Chowdary as the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) and Information Commissioner (IC) Vijai Singh as the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC), filling two vacancies that are key to the institutional framework for accountability.

 

Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland win the French Open Mens Single[08/06/2015]

Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland became the oldest winner of the French Open Mens Single title by defeating Novak Djokovic of Serbia.

 

Serena Williams of USA win the French Open[07/06/2015]

Serena Williams of USA win the French Open Women Single title by defeating Lucie Safarova of Czech Republic, her 20th grand slam trophy.

 

Northern Railway rolls out first rail coach lit by solar panels[04/06/2015]

The Delhi division of the Northern Railway on 3rd June 2015 rolled out a non-AC coach lit by solar panels installed on its roof. Officials said this is the first time across railways that a solar photovoltaic system for power requirements of light and fan in a broad gauge coach has been provided. The coach, on an experimental basis, was attached to the high speed self propelled-accident relief motive unit, on which Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu travelled from Delhi Cantt. to New Delhi railway station.

Current Affairs May 2015

George Yeo new Nalanda University chancellor[30/05/2015]
Former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo will be the new Chancellor of the Nalanda University, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on 30th May 2015. Mr. Yeo, who is on the governing board of prestigious university, will take over from Nobel laureate Amartya Sen, who withdrew his candidature for a second term as Chancellor of the Nalanda University in Bihar in February 2015.

GS Reddy Appointed Scientific Advisor to Raksha Mantri S Christopher Appointed the New DG DRDO[30/05/2015]
The Government has appointed Dr GS Reddy, Distinguished Scientist & Director, Research Centre Imarat (RCI) & Programme Director, MRSAM, DRDO as Scientific Advisor to Raksha Mantri for a period of two years from the date of taking over charge. The Government also appointed Dr S Christopher, Distinguished Scientist & Programme Director (AEW&C) and Director, Centre for Air-Borne Systems, DRDO as Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development-cum-Director General, DRDO for period of two years from the date of taking over charge.

P K Sinha appointed Cabinet Secretary[29/05/2015]
The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Pradeep Kumar Sinha, a 1977 batch IAS officer, as the next Cabinet Secretary, with effect from June 13. He succeeds Ajit Seth. Mr. Sinha is a UP cadre IAS officer and is presently serving as Secretary in the Ministry of Power.

A First for transgenders[29/05/2015]
Manobi Bandopadhyay became the first person from the transgender community to head an educational institution in India.

Kochi gets provisional nod to host FIFA under 17 World Cup[28/05/2015]
Kochi has been provisionally selected as a host of the 2017 under-17 FIFA World Cup. Tournament Director Javier Ceppi and Project Director Joy Bhattacharya announced this at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on 28th May 2015.

Draupadi Murmu sworn in as first woman Governor of Jharkhand[18/05/2015]
Draupadi Murmu was sworn in as the first woman Governor of Jharkhand. Ms. Murmu succeeds Syed Ahmed, who will take over as Manipur Governor. A two-time BJP MLA from Odisha, Ms. Murmu was a Minister in the Naveen Patnaik Cabinet when the Biju Janata Dal ruled the State with the support of Bharatiya Janata Party.

Pune ornithologist bags Green Oscar[14/05/2015]
Pune-based ornithologist Pramod Patil has won with the prestigious Whitley Award, popularly known as the ‘Green Oscar’ for his work on the conservation of the Great Indian Bustard. The awards were presented on April 29 at a ceremony at the Royal Geographical Society in London.

Justice Cyriac Joseph appointed NHRC acting chief[12/05/2015]
National Human Rights Commission Member Justice Cyriac Joseph was on Monday authorised to act as the Chairperson of the Commission until the appointment of a new Chairperson in place of Justice K.G. Balakrishnan who has completed his tenure.

KV Kamath appointed as the chief of BRICS Bank[11/05/2015]
ICICI Bank Chairman KV Kamath was on 11th May 2015 appointed as the chief of the BRICS Bank. As part of the understanding, while the New Development Bank, as it will be called, will be headquartered in Shanghai, India has got the right to nominate the first president.

Naval Base at Porbandar Commissioned as INS Sardar Patel[10/05/2015]
Sardar Patel, the latest Naval establishment of Indian Navy, was commissioned at Porbandar, Gujarat by Smt. Anandiben Patel, the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Gujarat today 09 May 15.

Prime Minister David Cameron won an emphatic election victory in Britain[08/05/2015]
Prime Minister David Cameron won an emphatic election victory in Britain. Cameron's victory also means Britain will face a vote which he has promised on continued membership in the EU.

New DG for Central Industrial Security Force [01/05/2015]
Shri Surender Singh appointed as Director General, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) for a period upto the date of his superannuation i.e 31.08.2016 from the date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

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