GK & Current Affairs – December 29, 30, 2015

1. Haskell Wexler, who passed away recently, was related to which of the following fields? [A]Cricketer [B]Politician [C]Scientist [D]Cinematographer Answer: Cinematographer The Oscar-winning cinematographer and documentary filmmaker, Haskell Wexler (93) passed away in California, USA. He was best known for ..

Union Cabinet approves Raptor MoU for conservation of migratory birds of prey

The Union Cabinet has given its approval to sign Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia. This MoU is also called as the ‘Raptor MoU’ under the Convention on Conservation of ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015

Union Cabinet gives nod for India-Australia Civil Nuclear Cooperation deal

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the India-Australia Civil Nuclear Cooperation deal that came into force on November 13, 2015. The deal along with the administrative arrangement for implementing the accord will bolster India’s energy security ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015

CCEA approves Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme for textile sector

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved introduction of Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS) for technology upgradation of the textiles industry. Decision in this regard was taken by CCEA meeting chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015

Union Cabinet approves construction of 69 bridges on Trilateral Highway in Myanmar

The Union Cabinet has approved the construction of 69 Bridges including Approach Roads on the Tamu-Kyigone-Kalewa (TKK) road section of the Trilateral Highway in Myanmar. Decision in this regard was taken by Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015

Asia’s largest underground railway station is located in which country?

Asia’s largest underground railway station is located in which country? [A]Singapore [B]South Korea [C]Japan [D]China Show Answer China Asia’s largest underground railway station has been opened in China’s southern city of Shenzhen. The three-storey ‘Futian High-speed Railway Station’ would cover ..