Persons in News: Ali Zidan

New Prime Minister of Libya Ali Zidan elected as the new Prime Minister of Libya.  He beat a candidate supported by the Justice and Construction party which is linked to the Muslim Brotherhood.

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2012

India recognizes post-Gaddafi regime & Palestine’s membership in UN

Recently, the Government of India has announced its support for Libyan rebels-led Transitional National Council (TNC) in the UN, led by its President Mustafa Abdel Jalil, to attend the forthcoming UNGA session in New York. India also recently participated as ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2011

Current Affairs : October 20, 2011

Muammar Gaddafi killed in Sirte Muammar Gaddafi was killed by fighters of the Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) in his hometown, Sirte. Muammar Muhammad Abu Minyar al-Gaddafi (June 1942 – 20 October 2011), generally recognized as Muammar Gaddafi or Colonel ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2011

Current Affairs : August 25, 2011

Supreme Court: Compensation for land acquisitions to be based on market value The Supreme Court held that compensation given by the Govt to farmers when acquiring their land should be decided on the basis of its market value The court ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2011

Current Affairs : July 16, 2011

Common Service Centre Diwas to be observed on 16th July, 2011 Common Service Centre, CSC, Diwas to be observed on 16th July, 2011 Department of Information and Technology decided to observe it every year to mark the incorporation of CSC ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2011