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India fourth largest supplier of generic medicines to US: Government
India has emerged as the fourth largest supplier of generic medicines to the United States. It was announced by Minister of State (MoS) for Chemicals and Fertilizers Hansraj Ahir gave this information in the Rajya Sabha in reply to a ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
Union Cabinet approves agreement between India and Jordan on maritime transport
Union Cabinet meeting chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 22 April 2015 gave its approval for signing of a shipping agreement between India and Jordan. The agreement aims at strengthening cooperation between both nations in the area of ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
MoU signed between NRL & BPC to export petroleum products through IBFPL pipeline
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) and Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) to export petroleum products to Bangladesh. It was signed by General Manager (Planning and Development) of BPC, Mustafa Qudrat-I-Elahi and NRL’s General Manager ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
India 5th biggest generator of e-waste in 2014: UN report
As per recently released Global E-Waste Monitor 2014 report by United Nations, India is the fifth biggest producer of e-waste in the world. The report was compiled by UN think tank United Nations University (UNU). Key facts from report Top ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
India's Y Pranjala wins Asian Junior Tennis title
India’s Y Pranjala has won the Asian Junior Tennis championship title on 18 April 2015. In the final match played at New Delhi she defeated China’s Zheng Wushuang with a 5-7, 6-2, 7-5 scoreline. She also had won the Asian ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
Dr. Mohan Kumar appointed as new Ambassador to France
Senior diplomat Dr. Mohan Kumar has been appointed the India’s next Ambassador to France. He will succeed Arun Kumar who was recently appointed Ambassador to the United States. About Mohan Kumar Mohan Kumar is a 1981-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
New Zealand wins Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament 2015
New Zealand has won the 24th edition of Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament 2015 for second time. In the final match, New Zealand defeated World Champions Australia by 3-1 goals in the penalty shoot-out. In regulation 60 minutes time, both ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
Retired Lieutenant General Hanut Singh, a 1971 Indo-Pak war hero passes away
Lieutenant General Hanut Singh (retd) on 12 April 2015 passed away in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. He was 82. He was a 1971 Indo-Pak war hero and one of the most famous officers of the Indian Army. About Lt Gen Hanut Singh In ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
Jitu Rai wins bronze at ISSF World Cup
Ace Indian shooter Jitu Rai on 12 April 2015 won a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol event at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Changwon, South Korea. Rai won the bronze medal after he scored ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
Yuki Bhambri wins $15,000 ITF Futures tournament title
Yuki Bhambri on 11 April 2015 has won the 15,000 US Dollar ITF Futures tournament title. In the final he recorded a straight-set win over Dzmitry Zhyrmont of Belarus played at Karshi, Uzbekistan. Bhambri defeated his rival with Bhambri with ..