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Monday 27 July 2015

Current Affairs - 24 July 2015

WTO members sealed a deal to cut tariffs on $1 trillion worth IT products

The deal was agreed as part of need to update the 18-year old Information Technology Agreement (ITA) as it has become redundant. The ITA was finalised in 1997.

Earth-like exoplanet Kepler 452b discovered

In addition to Kepler 452b, the Kepler Mission also discovered 11 yet-to-be-confirmed candidate planets that appear to be small, rocky and potentially suitable for life.

Current Affairs - 22 July 2015

NDRI scientists developed technique to decrease cholesterol level in Ghee

Use of this technique will help to reduce the level of cholesterol in Ghee up to 85 to 90 percent. It also does not affect the taste and quality of the ghee.

Committee to draft bill for protection of indigenous people of Manipur constituted

The committee will be chaired by State Law Minister Thoudam Debendra Singh and other members include Bijoy Singh, N Biren and RK Anand.

Current Affairs - 21 July 2015

Union Government launched National Career Counselling portal

The portal aims to bring on board around 20 million job seekers already registered with employment exchanges across India. It also aspires to bring 900000 establishments and companies on the portal.

Japanese Cabinet approved Defence White Paper 2015

In the White Paper 2015, the cabinet described the security situation surrounding Japan as increasingly tough. The defence white paper for 2015 examines a range of global threats.

Current Affairs - 19 & 20 July 2015

Swati Maliwal takes charge as Chairperson of DCW

Prior to her appointment to the post of Chairperson of DSW, she worked as an adviser (grievances) to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on public grievances and handled Janta Samwad.

Varunavat Mountain witnessed crack in its range; landslides feared

Crack on the range triggered doubts of landslides in Indira Colony and Jansu residents of Uttarkashi.

Current Affairs - 18 July 2015

Uruguay ansoccer legend Alcides Edgardo Ghiggia died

Ghiggia won the goal in a stunning 2-1 victory over Brazil in the final game of the 1950 FIFA World Cup.

CCI approved deal involving Aegon Religare Life Insurance Joint Venture

Under the transaction, Religare Enterprises will sell its entire holding in the life insurance joint venture.

Current Affairs - 17 July 2015

Indian American Sunita Viswanath honoured as Champions of Change by US White House

Sunita was selected for her work to encourage Hindus to take care of the environment.

Union Government brought 39 more drugs under price control regime

These drugs include the ones to treat diseases such as diabetes, infections, digestive disorders and pain among others, in an effort to make them affordable.

Current Affairs - 16 July 2015

Lower House of Japan’s Parliament approved bills changing self-defence law

The change paves the way for the Japanese military to potentially fight abroad for the first time since World War II.

Remnants of India's one of the oldest port discovered in Goa

The Port is supposed to be existed between 1000 to 3500 AD which makes it India’s oldest ports.

Current Affairs - 15 July 2015

Union Government launched National Mission for Skill Development

The Mission seeks to provide the institutional capacity to train a minimum of 300 million skilled people by the year 2022.

The idea was mooted by an NGT bench headed by Justice Swatanter Kumar, who said that it needed to take everyone along and come up with an innovative approach to curb pollution.

Current Affairs - 14 July 2015

Iran, P5+1 countries reached agreement on Iran's nuclear programme at Vienna

The agreement called Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) or Vienna agreement was reached after 17 days of almost uninterrupted negotiations in Vienna.

Tamil music composer Manayangath Subramanian Viswanathan died

He had composed music for over 1700 films in Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada and worked with three Chief Ministers MG Ramachandran, M Karunanidhi and Jayalalithaa.

Admit Card Out - LIC ADO Examination 2015

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Admit Card Out - IDBI (PGDBF) Pre-Examination Training For SC/ST/OBC

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IDBI has released the admit card for the Pre-Examination Training for SC/ST/OBC and it has been uploaded on the website. Click on the below link to download the admit card.

Current Affairs - 12 & 13 July 2015

India,Tajikistan inked 2 agreements to strengthen bilateral relations

The two nations agreed to promote International North South transport corridor, the ship, rail, and road route for moving freight between India, Russia, Iran, Europe and Central Asia.

QS University Rankings: BRICS 2015 released

This 2015 edition reflects the increasingly strong global presence of leading Chinese universities with the top three spots going to Tsinghua University, Peking University and Fudan University.

IBPS Recruitment 2015 - Apply Online IBPS CWE- ( PO/MT – V ) Probationary Officer/ Management Trainee Posts

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IBPS has activated online registration link for IBPS CWE- ( PO/MT – V ) Probationary Officer/ Management Trainee Posts. These links are given below.....

Current Affairs - 11 July 2015

India, Turkmenistan inked 8 agreements to increase regional cooperation& connectivity

MoU on supply of chemical products between Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited and the Turkmen State concern ‘Turkmenhimiya’ was inked.

India to be part of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) along withPakistan by 2016

India that has had on the observer status of the group for past 10 years will become a full member of SCO by 2016.

Current Affairs - 10 July 2015

MPEDA launched mobile-based applications to help farmers capture data through mobile

MPEDA is a nodal agency for promotion of marine exports from India under Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Renowned Urdu poet Bashar Navaaz passed away

He was known as an Indo Pak shayar as his poetry is popular in India as well as in Pakistan.

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