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Theodore VanKirk (Dutch): Last Airman in US bombing of Hiroshima passed away
Theodore VanKirk (93), also known as “Dutch,” who was the last surviving member of the crew that jettisoned an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, bringing an end of World War II and forcing the world into the atomic age, passed away ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2014
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
MH-17 crash: EU extends sanctions on Russia
In the wake of the Malaysian Airplane MH-17 crash that happened over eastern Ukraine recently, European Union has extended the sanctions on Russia. The imposition of sanctions on Russia was started with the country’s annexation of Crimea in eastern Ukraine ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2014
Category: International / World Current Affairs
India-US Malabar naval drill not aimed at containing China: US
The US has clarified that the annual India-US bilateral “Malabar” naval exercise which started in the Asia Pacific region is not aimed at containing China and that the exercise would strengthen the US naval presence in the Pacific Ocean region ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2014
Category: International / World Current Affairs
India support UNHRC resolution to probe Israel’s offensive on Gaza
India voted in support of a UN Human Rights Council resolution to begin an investigation of Israel’s offensive on Gaza. In the 47-member council, 29 countries which also included other BRICS member voted in support of the Palestinian-drafted resolution on ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2014
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Sim Bhullar: First Indian-origin player in NBA also the tallest player in NBA at present
Sim Bhullar (21) has become the first player of Indian origin to join the National Basketball Association (NBA) after he inked a summer contract with the Sacramento Kings, a professional basketball team in the US. Bhullar is originally from Canada ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2014
Category: Sports Current Affairs
World Population Day observed across the world on July 11
The World Population Day was observed across the world on July 11. The theme for year 2014 is “Invest in Young People today, to ensure a Bright Future“. The United Nations’ (UN) World Population Day is observed annually on July ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2014
Category: International / World Current Affairs