December Important Days

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Dear readers, We are providing a post on 'December Important Days '.  This post   will help you in upcoming IBPS, SBI 2015 examinations. In this topic generally asked 2-3 questions in banking exams. I think you may increase your score in PO/Clerk 2015 exams. 

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Current Affairs - 9 December 2015

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International Anti-Corruption Day observed across the world

The day was observed to raise public awareness about corruption and what people can do to fight it.

Delhi Government announced vehicle rationing scheme to curb air pollution

In the first phase of the scheme, vehicles with odd and even number plates would be allowed to run on alternate days between 1 January and 15 January 2016 in the capital city.

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Current Affairs - 8 December 2015

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ONGC joined World Bank’s Zero Routine Flaring by 2030 Initiative

The initiative is aimed at curbing routine gas flaring at oil production sites around the world by 2030.

India launched I-LTEO programme to monitor 8 different biomes

The primary purpose of the programme is to find out changes in flora and fauna due to climate change.

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Current Affairs - 6 & 7 December 2015

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What, Why and How of Green Bonds?

The article answers few pertinent questions related to definition of green bonds, their present status and future potential.

India won four-match Test series against South Africa, 3-0

Chasing a mammoth 481, the Proteas, despite their best efforts to block every delivery, failed in their attempt to save the Test.

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Current Affairs - 5 December 2015

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India’s forest and tree cover increased by 5081 sq km: India State of Forest Report 2015

The total forest and tree cover is 79.42 million hectare, which is 24.16 percent of the total geographical area.

China's first electricity-powered aircraft RX1E approved for production

RX1E electric light-sport aircraft was developed by Shenyang Aerospace University and it will be China's first manned electric light aircraft.

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Current Affairs - 4 December 2015

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RBI announced revised Priority Sector Lending norms for Regional Rural Banks

Among other things, the PSL target was increased to 75 percent of total outstanding from the existing 60 percent.

WHO released estimates of the global burden of foodborne diseases

The report provides the first estimates of global foodborne disease incidence, mortality, and disease burden in terms of Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs).

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Current Affairs - 3 December 2015

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UN Agencies released report on prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Asia-Pacific region

As per the report, 40 per cent of the estimated 3 million females in the sex industry in India are under 18, with 17 per cent under 15.

Adidas India’s Pulin Kumar won prestigious INBA Award

Kumar has been conferred with the award for his contribution to the legal field in and outside India for more than 21 years.

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National Housing Bank Recruitment 2015 – Apply Consultant Posts

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Dear Readers, National Housing Bank (NHB) has invited applications for the recruitment of Consultant (Premises) vacancies on contract basis. Eligible candidates may apply in prescribed application format on or before 11-12-2015. Other details like age limit, qualification & how to apply are given below…

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Current Affairs - 2 December 2015

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International Day for the Abolition of Slavery Observed globally

The day is observed to focus on the elimination of human trafficking, child labour and other forms of modern-day slavery.

India’s Thakur Anoop Singh won gold medal in World Bodybuilding and Physique Championships

Overall, India won 11 medals in the championships that saw participation from 47 nations.

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All Important Person Appointments - November 2015

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Sir Venkatraman Ramakrishnan assumed Presidency of the Royal Society

Indian-American Venkatraman Ramakrishnan received the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 2009 with Tom Steitz and Ada Yonath.

Patricia Scotland appointed as Secretary General of Commonwealth of Nations

With this, Patricia become the first British citizen and first woman as well to hold the role in the 66-year history of 53-member Commonwealth.

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All Important Committees & Commissions - November 2015

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Prof Ashok Misra headed Committee of Eminent Persons on JEE submitted its report

Joint Entrance Exam is held for admissions into IITs, NITs, IIITs, etc.

MHRD constituted TSR Subramanian committee to draft New Education Policy

The mandate of the committee is to draft a revision to the NEP 1986 and also submit Framework for Action.

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All Important Books & Authors - November 2015

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What Happened to Netaji? authored by former journalist Anuj Dhar released

The book provides three prominent theories of Bose’s death zeroing in on what has come to be known as the Faizabad angle of the Bose mystery.

Rebooting India authored by Nandan Nilekani & Viral Shah released

The book suggests that India, one of the world’s youngest countries, may fail to become a global powerhouse, if it fails to resolve the contradictions and bridge gaps that distort our society.

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All Important Awards & Honours - November 2015

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Delhi Development Authority awarded with E-India Award

It bagged the award under the category of Digital India IT initiatives for extraordinary IT initiatives in the field of land protection and engineering projects.

Renowned violinist L Subramaniam to be honoured with ITC Sangeet Samman

ITC Sangeet Research Academy Executive Director Rabi Srinibasan announced the award on 1 December 2015.

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Current Affairs - 1 December 2015

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World AIDS Day observed across the world

The theme of the day was Getting to zero, End AIDS by 2030.

ITU released Measuring the Information Society Report 2015

As per the report, India ranked 131 out of 167 nations surveyed in terms of information and communication technology development.

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Current Affairs Rocket Quiz 2 - IBPS CLERK 2015

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Dear Readers, As we know, IBPS 2015 examinations are approaching in upcoming week so we are providing a post of Current Affairs Rocket Quiz that will help to boost your score in IBPS Clerk examination. 

1. Where is the 8th Asian Air Gun Championship held in September 2015? 

A. New Delhi
B. Beijing
C. Dubai
D. Ahmedabad

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