Dec 2015

Current affairs
Rakhi Haldar, Kavita Devi bagged gold at National Weightlifting Championship
Haldar lifted 94 kilograms in the snatch and 119 kilograms in clean and jerk to come up with a total lift of 213 kilograms in Women's
69 kilograms to grab the gold medal.

Gujarat clinched maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy

Published on: 29-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 13 people agreed

In the final of the limited overs tournament, Gujarat defeated Delhi by 139 runs at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

Report of Vijay Kelkar Committee on Revisiting & Revitalizing PPP Model released
Published on: 29-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 30 people agreed

The Committee strongly endorsed setting up of the 3PI which can, in addition to functioning as a centre of excellence in PPPs,
enable research, review and roll out activities to build capacity, etc.

Amitabh Kant got additional charge of CEO of NITI Aayog

Kant will replace the incumbent NITI Aayog CEO Sindhushree Khullar whose extended tenure will end on 31 December 2015.

China adopted Anti-Terrorism Bill, 2015; First counter-terrorism law in history

Published on: 28-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 19 people agreed

Besides proposing a slew of institutional measures to contain terrorism, the Anti-Terrorism Bill, 2015 defined terrorism for the first
time in the country.

Reliance Jio launched 4G telecom service

Published on: 28-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 15 people agreed

It has three-pronged focus on broadband networks, affordable smart phones and the
availability of rich content and applications.

Shiva Keshavan clinched silver at Asian Luge Championship

Published on: 28-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 15 people agreed

The first place was claimed by defending champion Hidenari Kanayama of Japan.
Good Governance Day observed on 25 December
Published on: 26-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 25 people agreed

The day was observed to mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Former Wicket-Keeper Syed Kirmani nominated for 2015 Col. CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement
Award
Indias first indigenously designed & built warship INS Godavari decommissioned
Published on: 24-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 13 people agreed

It was the lead ship of her class of three guided-missile frigates of the Indian Navy. The other two warships are INS Ganga and INS
Gomat

North India's first cable bridge inaugurated at Basohali town of J&K

Published on: 24-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 25 people agreed

It would provide close connectivity between three northern states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab.

Gautam H Bambawale appointed as India's High Commissioner to Pakistan

Bambawale will succeed TCA Raghavan, who will retire at the end of December 2015.

Pandorum Technologies developed Indias first Artificial Liver Tissue using 3D printing
Published on: 23-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 14 people agreed

The artificial liver tissue performs critical functions of a human liver including, metabolism, secretion of biochemicals such as
cholesterol and albumin and detoxification.

Pawan Kumar Agarwal appointed as CEO of FSSAI

Published on: 23-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 24 people agreed

He succeeded Yudhvir Singh Malik, who was shifted as Additional Secretary in Niti Aayog in September 2015.

Jet Airways appointed Amit Agarwal as Chief Financial Officer

Published on: 23-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 8 people agreed

Agarwal will join the operating committee that has been tasked by the airline's board of directors to lead the airlines growth strategy.

CCEA approved investment of 5000 crore rupees into ONGC Videsh

Published on: 23-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 6 people agreed

The approved investment will strengthen the capital base of ONGC Videsh.

International Tennis Federation announced winners of 2015 World Champions

Published on: 23-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 46 people agreed

Swiss-Indo pair of Martina Hingis Sania Mirza (India) were adjudged Womens Doubles World Champions.

Lok Sabha passed The National Waterways Bill, 2015

Published on: 23-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 20 people agreed

The Bill repeals the five Acts that declare the existing national waterways. These five national waterways are now covered under
the Bill.

FIFAs Independent Ethics Committee banned Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini from football for 8 years
Published on: 23-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 16 people agreed

They were banned for eight years from all football-related activities (administrative, sports or any other) on a national and
international level.

Winners for the 2015 ICC Awards announced

Published on: 23-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 34 people agreed

The Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year and Test Cricketer of the Year were conferred on Australian captain
Steve Smith.

RBI created Dedicated Helpline for guiding Start-ups in India on Forex Matters
Published on: 23-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 13 people agreed

While seeking guidance on the helpline, the enterprises will be asked to provide complete information to the Reserve Bank and
mention the specific issues.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar approved Patna Metro Rail project
Published on: 23-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 7 people agreed

The Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the Patna Metro Rail project will be presented to the state cabinet for approval soon.

Zimbabwe announced to adopt Chinese currency Yuan

Published on: 23-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 10 people agreed

Yuan will be a function of trade between China and Zimbabwe and acceptability with customers in Zimbabwe.

Union Cabinet approved Lucknow Metro Rail Project Phase-1A

Published on: 23-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 8 people agreed

To be developed at an expenditure of 6928 crore rupees, the project will cover a length of 22.878 km with 22 stations.

Rajya Sabha passed Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Bill, 2015
Published on: 23-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 35 people agreed

Most importantly, the bill permits juveniles between the ages of 16-18 years to be tried as adults for heinous offences.

Philippines became first Asian country to approve world's first-ever dengue vaccine
Published on: 23-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 18 people agreed

The Philippines Food and Drug Administration approved the dengue vaccine for the prevention of disease caused by all four
dengue types in individuals from 9 to 45 years old living in endemic areas.

CCEA approved 3000-crore rupees scheme for integrated development and management of
fisheries
Published on: 23-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 19 people agreed

It will cover development of inland fisheries, aquaculture and all activities undertaken by the NFDB towards realizing Blue
Revolution.

Union HRD Ministry launched the 6th All India Survey on Higher Education
Published on: 22-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 26 people agreed

The survey registered an increase in overall enrolment from 27.5 million in 2010-11 to 33.3 million in 2014-15.

China launched DAMPE satellite to shed light on mysterious dark matter

Published on: 22-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 12 people agreed

The satellite was nicknamed "Wukong" after the Monkey King with penetrating eyes in the Chinese classical fiction Journey to the
West.

On-demand grocery service PepperTap acquired Jiffstore

Published on: 22-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 4 people agreed

As per the terms of deal, Jiffstore will completely merge its operations with PepperTap.

New Species of Eel, Gymnothorax mishrai discovered along West Bengal coast
Published on: 22-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 23 people agreed

Gymnothorax mishrai is a 32.4 cm long marine species and is edible.

New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum announced retirement

Published on: 22-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 6 people agreed

At present he is New Zealands captain in all the three forms of the international cricket-tests, ODIs and twenty20.

Digital media company Arre acquired Apalya Technologies

Published on: 22-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed

As part of the deal, the cofounders of Apalya, Vamshi Reddy and Shiva Bayyapunedi, will get 2 percent sweat equity in UDigital.

UNSC extended sanctions against Taliban in Afghanistan

Published on: 22-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 6 people agreed

The UNAMA pledged to continue its three-track approach to engage with the Taliban on human rights, humanitarian access and
political engagement.

National Mathematics Day observed to commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan

Published on: 22-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 16 people agreed

On this occasion, India and UNESCO agreed to work jointly in spreading the joy of mathematics and knowledge to students and
learners across the world.

Andy Murray won 2015 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award
Published on: 22-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 11 people agreed

For Murray, it was the second award in three years. He received the previous award in 2013.

Australian Sea Snake species Aipysurus foliosquama and Aipysurus apraefrontalis rediscovered
Published on: 22-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 1 people agreed

The two snakes were listed as Critically Endangered in 2010 due to their restricted geographic ranges of Ashmore and Hibernia
Reefs, Timor Sea.

Cow named Yahoo's Personality of the Year

Published on: 22-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 21 people agreed

The rise of ISIS, 2015 World Cup, APJ Abdul Kalam's demise, the Sheena Bora Murder investigation and the Vyapam Scandal
featured on the list of Most searched news/events in 2015.

Nepal Cabinet decided to amend Constitution to address Madhesis' demands

Published on: 22-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 11 people agreed

The decision was taken in view of Madhesis agitation against the Constitutional provisions related to proportional representation
and constituency delimitation.

Odisha Government launched Anwesha scheme to provide free education to SC/ST students
Published on: 22-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 15 people agreed

Under the scheme, 5000 SC and ST children will annually be enrolled into Standard I in leading private schools in urban areas of
the state.

SpaceX successfully launched and landed Falcon 9 rocket

Published on: 22-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 21 people agreed

The launch of Falcon 9 rocket will also act as a test flight of a booster rocket return-and-landing system.

Delhi Government appointed Gopal Subramanium Commission on DDCA scam

Published on: 22-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 11 people agreed

The commission will probe the alleged irregularities by the administrators of the Delhi and District Cricket Association.

Cochin Shipyard Limited became first licensed Indian shipyard to make LNG Ships
Published on: 22-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 14 people agreed

The shipyard successfully completed a Mark-III Flex Mock-Up, which has been certified by Gaztransport et Technigaz (GTT),
France.

EU extended economic sanctions against Russia for 6 months

Published on: 22-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed

The sanctions target Russia's financial, energy and defense sectors as well as some dual-use goods.

Climate Change: An Analysis

Published on: 21-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 27 people agreed

The article explores gamut of issues related to climate change including 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change.

10th WTO Ministerial Conference adopted Nairobi Package

Published on: 21-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 24 people agreed

The Nairobi Package contains a series of six Ministerial Decisions on agriculture, cotton and issues related to least-developed
countries.

Rajya Sabha passed SC & ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Bill, 2015

Published on: 21-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 55 people agreed

The bill amends existing categories and adds new categories of offences with provision for establishment of exclusive special courts
for trying and disposing the cases within 2 months.

UN launched 2016 International Year of Pulses

Published on: 21-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 21 people agreed

The purpose of the launch is to raise awareness of the many benefits of pulses, boost their production and trade, and encourage
new and smarter uses throughout the food chain.

Abhay Singh won U-19 Singapore Squash Open

Published on: 21-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed

With this win, Abhay, the world number one junior player, has won seven junior titles in the year 2015.

Tata Motors listed as only Indian firm on top 50 global R&D spenders
Published on: 21-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 8 people agreed

Tata Motors moved up from last years 104th position to 49th in 2015. Besides, the firm also showed the largest increase in R&D
investments on the list.

Eugenson Lyngdoh and Bala Devi bagged top AIFF honours

Published on: 21-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 16 people agreed

Lyngdoh was chosen the winner on basis of votes from Coaches of I-League Clubs and he will be presented a prize of 2 lakh
rupees along with a Trophy.

World Bank released Migration and Remittances Factbook 2016

Published on: 21-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 3 people agreed

As per the report, the number of international migrants is expected to surpass 250 million in 2015, an all-time high, as people search
for economic opportunity.

OUE Singapore Slammers crowned Champions of IPTL 2015

Published on: 21-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 6 people agreed

For IPLTL 2015, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the Male category was Ivan Dodig (Aces) while in the women category, the MVP
was Belinda Bencic (Slammers).

FC Barcelona won 2015 FIFA Club World Cup

Published on: 21-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 12 people agreed

To win the title, Barcelona defeated Argentinas River Plate by 3-0.

Conservative Peoples party won Spain election; but falls short of majority
Published on: 21-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 2 people agreed

PP which secured 123 seats in the lower house of Parliament has fallen short of absolute majority which can be achieved if any
party wins minimum 176 seats in the 350-member Parliament.

West Bengal Government approved proposal for formation of 5 new districts

Published on: 21-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 11 people agreed

The five new districts will increase the number of districts of West Bengal to 25.

Miss Iraq beauty pageant held for the first time since 1972
Published on: 21-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 8 people agreed

The contest was held successfully despite the death threats from Islamic militant organistaions like ISIS.

Kane Williamson became first-ever Kiwi batsman to top ICC Test rankings
Published on: 21-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 7 people agreed

With this, Williamson moved above England's Joe Root (886 points) and South Africa's AB de Villiers (881) to sit on 889 points.

US Senate ratified IMF reforms in budget bill to boost representation of emerging economies
Published on: 21-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 3 people agreed

If adopted, it will allow emerging economies and industrial powerhouses like India and China to have a greater say in how the IMF is
managed.

Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach crowned Miss Universe 2015

Published on: 21-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 17 people agreed

Urvashi Rautela who represented India in the contest couldnt make it to top 15 semi-finals round.

Miss Spain Mireia Lalaguna Royo crowned Miss World 2015

Published on: 21-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 14 people agreed

Miss Russia Sofia Nikitchuk was the runner-up, while Miss Indonesia Maria Harfanti stood third in the pageant.

Chennaiyin FC crowned 2015 ISL champion

Published on: 21-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 12 people agreed

FC Chennaiyin defeated FC Goa 3-2 to be crowned as Indian Super League (ISL) season 2 champions at the Jawaharlal Nehru
Stadium at Fatorda.

Famous German conductor Kurt Masur passed away

Published on: 21-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 3 people agreed

Masur was best known for serving as the music director of the New York Philharmonic (NYP) from 1991-2002.

DAC approved purchase of Russian S-400 Triumf Air Defence Missile System
Published on: 19-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 30 people agreed

This system is capable of destroying incoming hostile missiles, aircraft and even drones within a range of up to 400 km.

British Novelist Peter Dickinson passed away

Published on: 19-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 10 people agreed

He had the distinction of being the first author to receive twice the prestigious Carnegie medal awarded annually in Britain.

Jeff Williams appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Apple Inc

Published on: 19-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 12 people agreed

The post of COO of the company had been lying vacant since Chief Executive Tim Cook's ascension to position of Chief Executive
Officer of Apple Inc in 2011.

Radha Krishna Mathur appointed as Chief Information Commissioner of India

Published on: 19-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 25 people agreed

With this, Mathur became the eigth CIC of India. He will have tenure of about three years, till he attains the age of 65 years.

Noted theatre artiste Chatla Sriramulu passed away

Published on: 19-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 4 people agreed

He was instrumental in the establishment of popular literary and cultural organization Rasaranjani which is dedicated to the field of
theatre arts.

2nd World Internet Conference concluded in Wuzen, China

Published on: 18-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 19 people agreed

The conference was held with theme An Interconnected World Shared and Governed by AllBuilding a Cyberspace Community of
Shared Destiny.

International Migrants Day observed across the world

Published on: 18-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 14 people agreed

The UN General Assembly on 4 December 2000 took into account the large and increasing number of migrants in the world and
proclaimed 18 December as the International Migrants Day.

Indian-origin official Sanjay Pradhan to lead Open Government Partnership

Published on: 18-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 9 people agreed

Pradhan will help ensure that OGP continues to succeed in its mission to promote government transparency, accountability and
responsiveness to citizens.

RBI released final guidelines of Marginal Cost of Funds Methodology to calculate Interest Rates
Published on: 18-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 15 people agreed

The new methodology is aimed at bringing uniformity among BRs of banks so that they will be more sensitive to any changes in
policy rates of the RBI.

UN-brokered Libyan Political Agreement on National Unity Government signed

Published on: 18-DEC-2015

Important for Exam: 6 people agreed

The agreement was signed by representatives of two rival parliaments and governments - the Tripoli-based General National
Congress and the UN-recognised House of Representatives in Tobruk.
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Husband-wife duo Claude and Norma Alvares awarded with 2015 Sanctuary Lifetime Service Award
Published on: 18-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 9 people agreed

Ashok Kumar, one of the pioneers of the fightback against wildlife crimes in India and chairman emeritus of the Wildlife Trust of
India, was named the Sanctuary Legend.

ILO released Global Estimates on Migrant Workers

Published on: 18-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed

The report outlines the regions and industries where international migrant workers are established and includes a specific focus on
migrants in domestic work with updated numbers.

WTO approved Afghanistans membership terms to join as 163rd member

Published on: 18-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 32 people agreed

With this, Afghanistan became the 163rd WTO member and the ninth least-developed country to become a WTO member since the
organization was established in 1995.

CII-ITC Sustainability Awards 2015 for Excellence in Sustainable Business conferred

Published on: 18-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 3 people agreed

The awards are a part of the CII-ITCs efforts to create awareness, promote policy and practices, and create capacity to mainstream
sustainability practices.

NSEs group company IISL launched indices on Tata, Birla, Mahindra Groups
Published on: 18-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed

The indices are designed to reflect performance of companies belonging to the respective corporate groups.

Hindustan Unilever signed agreement with Mosons Group to acquire Indulekha

Published on: 18-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 9 people agreed

The proposed acquisition is in line with HULs strategic intent to strengthen its leadership position in Personal Care.

UN Security Council unanimously adopted resolution to cut-off supply of funds to ISIS group
Published on: 18-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 4 people agreed

The resolution was adopted at the first-ever meeting of Finance Ministers of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) headed by
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew of the United States.

CII Industrial Innovation Awards 2015 conferred upon 35 companies

Published on: 18-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed

Delhi-based start-up Right Track Admizzionz Campuz won the top award in the start-up category, while Zydus Cadila was adjudged
the Most Innovative Company of the Year.

Lok Sabha passed Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2015

Published on: 18-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed

The Bill aims to make the arbitration process friendlier and cost effective for investors, ensuring speedy disposal of cases.

Tata Starbucks appointed Sumi Ghosh as Chief Executive Officer

Published on: 18-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 6 people agreed

The announcement came after Avani Davda resigned from the position of CEO of the Seattle-based coffee chain.

Sahitya Akademi awards announced for the year 2015

Published on: 18-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 25 people agreed

Among the winning books are six poetry collections, six books of short stories and four novels, besides two books each of essays
and criticism.

Jet Airways Chief Executive Officer Cramer Ball resigned

Published on: 18-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed

On the other hand, Italian airline Alitalia announced that it had appointed Ball as its new CEO.

Veteran Communist leader Noorul Huda passed away

Published on: 18-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 3 people agreed

Huda, a Muslim Meitei Manipuri, was a member of the Central Committee(CC) of the CPI (M) for nearly three decades.

MLAs of Arunachal Pradesh Assembly passed resolution to remove Speaker Nabam Rebia
Published on: 17-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 10 people agreed

Though the majority of 33 MLAs satisfies the criterion of the article 179(c), the resolution became controversial due to the
circumstances in which it was passed.

AP Shah Committee appointed to look into ONGC, RIL dispute on KG gas fields
Published on: 17-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 20 people agreed

The recommendations of the committee will be based on D&Ms report on the dispute.

The Bose Brothers and Indian Independence An Insiders Account authored by Madhuri Bose
Published on: 17-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 13 people agreed

The book, written by a member of the Bose family, brings to light previously unpublished material on Netaji and Sarat Chandra
Bose.

IRCTC tied-up with Paytm for e-catering payment

Published on: 17-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed

Travelling passengers will have an array of choices for making payments for e-catering like pre-paid or cash on delivery as per their
convenience.

Federal Reserve of US increased interest rate by 0.25% for the first time since 2006
Published on: 17-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 9 people agreed

With this, the interest rates in the US are now in the range of 0.25 0.50 percent as compared to zero to 0.25 percent range earlier.

Union Cabinet approved Amendments in the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950
Published on: 17-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 8 people agreed

The bill will seek to modify the list of Scheduled Castes in respect of Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Kerala, Odisha and West Bengal.

RBI liable to disclose information about banks under RTI Act: Supreme Court
Published on: 17-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 7 people agreed

The Court further ruled that RBI has statutory duty to uphold public interest and not the interest of individual banks.

Appointing Hindu temple priests as per Hindu rituals (Agamas) do not violate right to equality: SC
Published on: 17-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 2 people agreed

The court in its direction held that appointment of priests in Tamil Nadu temples as per the restrictions prescribed by the age-old
Agamas is not a violation of the right to equality.

Justice Reva Khetrapal took oath as Delhi's Lokayukta

Published on: 17-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 3 people agreed

Her name was officially recommended by Lt Governor Najeeb Jung to the President of India Pranab Mukherjee in October 2015.

Lok Sabha passed Bill to create Commercial Benches in High Courts

Published on: 17-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 6 people agreed

It will help set up commercial benches in select high courts to settle high value commercial disputes.

Maharashtra announced 10512 crore rupees aid for farmers hit by drought
Published on: 17-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed

The package was announced by state Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in the assembly in Nagpur during a discussion on the
drought situation.

AP cabinet decided to abolish VAT, CST on sugar factories

Published on: 17-DEC-2015

Important for Exam: 3 people agreed

The other decisions approved by the Cabinet include hiking of wages of Anganwadi workers and extend the lease of land given to
the industrial purpose to 99 years.

French President Francois Hollande to be Chief Guest at Republic Day in India

Published on: 17-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 18 people agreed

Hollande will be the fifth French leader to be a chief guest at Indias Republic Day celebrations.

Union Cabinet approved revised Model Text for Indian Bilateral Investment Treaty
Published on: 17-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 12 people agreed

The new Indian Model BIT text will provide appropriate protection to foreign investors in India and Indian investors in the foreign
country, in the light of relevant international precedents and practices.

Union Cabinet approved MoU with BRICS for energy conservation

Published on: 17-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 6 people agreed

The MoU provides for joint scientific and technological research, capacity building and technology transfer in the field of Energy
Savings and Energy Efficiency.

Current Affairs Quiz: 16 December 2015

Published on: 16-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 63 people agreed

Jagranjosh.com brings for its reader daily updated quizzes that cover the topics like Lokayukta of Uttar Pradesh, loan for Clean India
Campaign and European Tour Golfer of the Year among others.

ISRO PSLV-C29 successfully launched 6 Singapore satellites into space

Published on: 16-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 18 people agreed

The satellites were launched using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) C29 from the first launch pad of the Satish Dhawan
Space Centre (SDSC) at Sriharikotta in Andhra Pradesh.

Green Peace India released report on National Air Quality Index of 17 cities
Published on: 16-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 50 people agreed

As per the report, Delhi was listed as the most polluted city in the world.

SC banned registration of new diesel SUVs, luxury cars in Delhi till 31 March 2016
Published on: 16-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 8 people agreed

The landmark ruling was aimed at curbing the alarming pollution level in Delhi.

Supreme Court appointed Virendra Singh as Lokayukta of Uttar Pradesh

Published on: 16-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 2 people agreed

It is the first time that the apex court exercised its powers to appoint a Lokayutka, after repeated orders to the state that it must
appoint a new person in the position.

Union Ministry of Finance raised monetary limit for filing appeals in Courts
Published on: 16-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed

The Ministry also decided to withdraw appeals filed by I-T department in ITAT and High Courts for cases involving tax effect of below
the new monetary limit.

UP Governor Ram Naik gave assent to states Revenue Code (Amendment) Ordinance 2015
Published on: 16-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed

The amendment allows Dalits to sell their lands to non-Dalits even if they are left with less than 3.5 acre of land.

Vijay Diwas observed across the country to commemorate Indias victory in 1971 war
Published on: 16-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 13 people agreed

The end of the India- Pakistan war 1971 resulted in subsequent secession of East Pakistan into Bangladesh.

World Bank approved 1.5 billion US dollar loan to support Clean India Campaign
Published on: 16-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 4 people agreed

The loan was granted to support the government in its efforts to ensure all citizens in rural areas have access to improved sanitation
and end the practice of open defecation by 2019.

EC adopted proposal for a European Border and Coast Guard to protect Schengen area
Published on: 16-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 1 people agreed

Besides, the commission also proposed to introduce systematic checks for all people entering or exiting the Schengen area to
further increase security for Europe's citizens.

Prepare Draft Memorandum of Procedure on Appointment of Judges to Higher Judiciary: SC to

Government
Published on: 16-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 4 people agreed

In preparing the draft, the court asked the Chief Justice of India to make his recommendation in consultation with the four senior
most puisne judges of the Supreme Court.

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation approved Smart City Proposal for Maharashtra

Published on: 16-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 1 people agreed

Ten Maharashtra Cities picked under the Smart Cities Mission are Amravati, Aurangabad, Mumbai, Kalyan-Dombivli, Nagpur,
Nashik, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Solapur and Thane.

Apurvi Chandela, Chain Singh won Gold at 59th National Shooting Championship
Published on: 16-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 6 people agreed

In the Women's 10-meter Air Rifle event, Geetakshi Dixit won Silver and Anjum Moudgil won the Bronze.

14th Meeting of Heads of Governments of SCO Member States concluded in Zhengzhou, China
Published on: 16-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed

The meeting discussed prospects and measures for improving economic and humanitarian cooperation and traditional friendship
between peoples of the SCO member states.

Rory McIlroy bagged European Tour Golfer of the Year award

Published on: 16-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 4 people agreed

McIlroy bagged the European Tour Golfer of the Year award after a panel consisting of members of the golfing media unanimously
voted for him as the 2015 winner.

Commanders Conference held in Kochi

Published on: 16-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed

This is the first time when the event was held outside New Delhi.

Snapdeal launched mobile website in Hindi, Telugu

Published on: 16-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 4 people agreed

The multilingual platform will be made available to users on the mobile website only.

Shiva, Mandeep among four boxers to receive IOC Olympic scholarships

Published on: 16-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 3 people agreed

Under the scholarship, the boxers will get a sum of 800 US dollars (about 53 thousand rupees) every month till August 2016,
provided they qualify for the Olympic Games.

Arun Kumar Jain appointed Central Board of Direct Taxes Chairman

Published on: 16-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 9 people agreed

The appointment of Jain as the CBDT chairman was also approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

Current Affairs Quiz: 15 December 2015

Published on: 15-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 57 people agreed

Jagranjosh.com brings for its reader daily updated quizzes that cover the topics like Operation to rescue/rehabilitate the missing
children, 59th National shooting championship, and Panel on One Rank One Pension scheme among others.

Saudi Arabia launched 34-nation Islamic Military Coalition to counter terrorism

Published on: 15-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 12 people agreed

It was established in pursuance of the principles and objectives of the charter of the OIC, which calls for member states to cooperate
to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

World Bank Group, FIRST Initiative launched Principles for Public Credit Guarantee Schemes
Published on: 15-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 10 people agreed

The principles provide a generally accepted set of good practices that can serve as a global reference for the design, execution and
evaluation of public CGSs that serve SMEs.

Renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman won 2016 Genesis Prize

Published on: 15-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 7 people agreed

His one of the notable performances was at the state dinner attended by Queen Elizabeth II on 7 May 2007 in the East Room at the
White House.

World Bank released Shock Waves: Managing the Impacts of Climate Change on Poverty report
Published on: 15-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 7 people agreed

The report examines the interplay between climate change and poverty and suggests measures to contain impact of climate
change.

Maharashtra Government constituted a task force for setting up an IFSC in Mumbai

Published on: 15-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 4 people agreed

The task force will be required to plan and oversee the development of designated areas at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC).

Mahindra Group acquired Italian auto design firm Pininfarina

Published on: 15-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 7 people agreed

For the acquisition of Milan-listed Pininfarina, Tech Mahindra and Mahindra and Mahindra have formed a 60:40 joint venture.

Delhi became first state to implement Radhakrishnan panel recommendations on Road Safety
Published on: 15-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 4 people agreed

Delhi Traffic Police is the first in the country to implement the directions of the apex court-appointed three-member committee
chaired by Justice KS Radhakrishnan.

United Nations Human Development Report 2015 released

Published on: 15-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 16 people agreed

In the 2015 report, India with a score of 0.609 has been ranked 130 out of 188 countries in terms of Human Development Index
(HDI). In the 2014 report, India was ranked 135 out of 187 countries.

West Bengal Government honoured Bappi Lahiri and Kumar Sanu with Lifetime Achievement
Awards
Published on: 15-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 9 people agreed

State Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee handed over the awards at the inauguration of the annual Bangla Sangeet Mela.

26th Conference of Southern Zonal Council held in Vijayawada

Published on: 15-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 11 people agreed

The conference was chaired by the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and attended by Chief Ministers of Telangana, Andhra
Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Puducherry.

Union Government appointed L Narasimha Reddy to head Judicial Committee on OROP

Published on: 15-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 9 people agreed

The Committee has been given a six-month deadline for submission of its recommendations. It may give interim reports to the
Government on any of the matters related to its terms of reference.

Operation Smile-II to start from 1 January 2016

Published on: 15-DEC-2015
Important for Exam: 33 people agreed

Operation Smile-II is a campaign to rescue/rehabilitate the missing children and is a follow up of exercise Operation Smile that
helped in rescuing 9146 missing children.