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Walled City of Ahmedabad designated as India’s first World Heritage City
The 600-year-old Walled City of Ahmedabad was declared World Heritage City by the World Heritage Committee (WHC) of UNESCO after it met in Karlow, Poland. It is first Indian city get the honour. The Walled City of Ahmedabad is located ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2017
EU, France give 3.5 Million Euros as Grant to Curb Emissions in India
EU and France will give a grant of 3.5 million euros to three Indian cities- Nagpur, Kochi and Ahmedabad as part of the EU’s commitment under the Paris Climate agreement to curb emissions and promote sustainability in these cities. Salient Highlights ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2017
Scientist Tapan Misra appointed as Director of ISRO’s Space Application Centre
Eminent scientist Tapan Misra has been appointed the Chief of ISRO’s Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad Gujarat. He will succeed A S Kiran Kumar, who was appointed as the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in January 2015. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
Infosys appoints Roopa Kudva as independent member of board
India’s second largest software services firm, Infosys has appointed Roopa Kudva as an independent member on its board of directors. At present, she is managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) of Crisil, a subsidiary of global rating agency- Standard & ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
Chinese President arrives in India
Chinese President Mr. Xi Jinping has arrived in India for a 3-day visit which can change the geopolitical implications of the region. Mr. Xi is expected to come with lot of investment proposals and better relations with the neighbour more ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Modi inclined to develop “Dholera SIR” by emulating Kobe
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, on visit to Japan, has expressed his wish to develop Dholera SIR (Special Investment Region) as a model port city just like Kobe city in Japan. Dholera– Dholera is a town in Gujarat. It is ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012