Page-4 of Current Affairs - December, 2015
Andhra Pradesh Government ink MoU with Microsoft India on technology initiatives
Andhra Pradesh Government has signed a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with tech giant Microsoft India on various technology initiatives for governance. The MoU was signed after a meeting between the Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Legendary cinematographer Haskell Wexler passes away
Legendary American cinematographer Haskell Wexler passed away on 27th December 2015 in California, US. He was 93. He was best known for his work in films like “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and “American Graffiti” and was one of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Union Civil Aviation Ministry gives nod for four Greenfield Airports
The Union Civil Aviation Ministry has given clearance for four greenfield airports in two states. Of the total four approved greenfield airports, three will be in Andhra Pradesh and one at international airport at Dholera in Gujarat. Key facts In ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Ministry of Women and Child Development launches e-office
Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) has introduced e-office, an initiative which will help provide efficient services to the people by digitizing more than 12,000 files. It was formally launched by WCD Minister Maneka Sanjay Gandhi in New ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
India asks Iran to expedite procedures of Farzad-B gas field
India has emphasised to Iran for early completion of all necessary procedures for its participation in the Farzad-B gas field worth 5 billion US dollars. India’s request was forwarded by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to Iranian Minister for Economic ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Amitabh Kant appointed CEO of NITI Aayog
Senior IAS officer Amitabh Kant has been given additional charge as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog. Decision in this regard was taken by Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime Minister ..