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Page-11 of Current Affairs - August, 2015

RBI suspended licence of seven non-banking finance companies (NBFCs)

On 17 August the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) suspends licence of seven non-banking finance companies (NBFCs). The seven NBFCs whose licences were suspended are – Religare Finance,...

August 18, 2015

Queen Elizabeth II set to become Britain's longest-reigning Monarch

Queen Elizabeth II is set to become Britain’s longest-reigning Monarch in the history. On 10th September 2015, she will become the longest-reigning British head of state and the...

August 18, 2015

Tamil Nadu tops in organ donation in India

Tamil Nadu state has topped in organ donation in the country by harvesting organs of 683 persons and donating them to over 3000 beneficiaries. It was announced by...

August 18, 2015

China successfully tests power system for largest space rocket

China successfully tested the power system (engines) of its stated to be the largest space launch vehicle viz. Long March-5 carrier. In the test engines of the rocket...

August 18, 2015

Sachin Tendulkar to be Maharashtra's Tiger ambassador

Maharashtra government has roped Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar as its new ambassador for the Tiger Conservation Project. His association will help state government to raise awareness about saving...

August 18, 2015

Food Grain Production declined by 4.66 per cent to 252.68 million tonnes

As per the fourth advance estimate released by Agriculture Ministry on 17 August, the estimated foodgrain production have declined by 4.66 per cent to 252.68 million tonnes (MT)...

August 18, 2015

Odisha sets up special entity 'State level Facilitation Cell (SLFC)' to fast track Investment approvals

The Odisha government has set up a special entity State level Facilitation Cell (SLFC) to fast track approvals through hassle free Single Window Clearance for investment projects. To...

August 18, 2015

After 25 Years, Kerala Ink MoU with Adani for development of Vizhinjam Port

Kerala government has signed a MoU with Gautam Adani-led Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) for building 7,525 crore rupees Vizhinjam seaport project near Kovalam beach. The MoU was...

August 18, 2015

Union Government appoints two private sector professionals to head BoB, Canara Bank

Union government has appointed two private sector banking professionals as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Baroda (BoB) and Canara Bank. This is the...

August 17, 2015

Andy Murray wins Rogers Cup Masters Tournament 2015

Andy Murray of Great Britain has won Rogers Cup Masters Tournament 2015 also known as the Canada Masters. In the final match played at Montreal, Canada he defeated...

August 17, 2015

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