Current Affairs - 2 February 2016

India, Brunei signed 3 MoUs to deepen bilateral cooperation

The MoUs were signed in Brunei capital Bandar Seri Begawan during the Vice President Hamid Ansari’s 3-day visit to the country.

World Wetlands Day observed with theme Wetlands for our Future – Sustainable Livelihoods

The day is observed on the same day every year to promote, create awareness and ensure positive and affirmative action for conservation of wetlands.

World Bank approved $35 million to improve citizen access to public services in Madhya Pradesh

The World Bank’s concessionary lending arm, the International Development Association (IDA) will lend the amount with a maturity of 25 years, including a 5 year grace period.

Jai Kumar Garg appointed as MD and CEO of Corporation Bank

Garg took charge of the public sector bank on 1 February 2016, succeeding S R Bansal, who superannuated from services as CMD on 31 January 2016.

UK granted licence to use gene editing techniques on human embryos

With this issuance of license, the UK became one of the first countries in the world to give authorization for experimentation on human embryos.

WHO declared Public Health Emergency of International Concern over Zika virus outbreak

Zika virus (ZIKV) is a member of the virus family Flaviviridae and the genus Flavivirus, transmitted by daytime-active Aedes mosquitoes, such as A. aegypti.

Saroj Kumar Jha appointed Senior Director for Fragility, Conflict and Violence Group at World Bank

He was appointed to provide strategic leadership to address the challenge of fragility, conflict and violence, working across the Bank Group and in close collaboration with partners.

Himachal Pradesh to spend 15 crore rupees on Swachh Bharat Mission in Kinnaur

The funds will be utilized on capacity building and organizing of workshops for awareness.

Vietnam lifted ban on import of Indian groundnut

Vietnam had temporarily suspended import of groundnuts from India with effect from 6 April 2015 due to interceptions of quarantine pests in consignments of groundnuts exported since January 2015.

Bangladesh Cabinet approved draft of Citizenship Law, 2016 expanding scope for dual citizenship

The new Law was proposed by amending the existing the Citizenship Act 1951 and consolidating it with the Bangladesh Citizenship Temporary Provisions Order 1972 to help future citizens in the complex immigration world.

Companies Law Committee submitted report recommending changes in the Companies Act, 2013

It was constituted in June 2015 for examining and making recommendations on the issues arising out of implementation of the Companies Act, 2013.

Archana Ramasundram became 1st woman to head paramilitary force

Archana Ramasundram appointed as the Director General of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) will serve it till superannuation.

India, Afghanistan signed pact for visa-free travel by diplomats

The Afghan Chief Executive was informed about India's efforts to expedite implementation of as many as 92 small developmental projects in Afghanistan that are nearing completion.

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