Last Six Month Updates For IBPS Part 15

PM MODI launched the autobiography of Essel Group Chairman Dr Subhahs Chandra. PM MODI unveiled the book at his official residence 7 NCR in Delhi. The title of autobiography is “THE Z FACTOR: MY JOURNEY AS THE WRONG MAN AT THE RIGHT TIME” has been written along with Pranjal Sharma. Dr Chandra who is known as the MEDIA MOGHUL OF INFIA, revolutionized the television industry by launching HINDI CHANNEL ZEE TV in 1992 and later the first private news channel ZEE NEWS. Dr Chandra has made his mark as an influential philanthropist in the country by setting up TALEEM (TRANSNATIONAL ALTERANTE LEARNING FOR EMANCIPATION AND EMPOWERMENT THROUGH MULTIMEDIA) aimed at providing access to quality education through distance and open learning. He is also chairman of the Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of India.

Social Justice and Empowerment minister THAAWARCHAND GEHLOT launched an exclusive job portal for person with Disabilities. THE PWDS can avail the different facilities such as self employment loan, education loan, Skill training, link to scholarships and information about jobs in a single window platform through this national job portal. A scheme has been launched to plant an especial device for assistance to deaf and dump children.

State – run Bharat Heavy Electricals LTD is poised to seal a contract to build a $1.6 billion power plant in Bangladesh, beating out a Chinese competitor in the latest commercial tussle between the regions; two dominant powers. India believes Bangladesh is part of a STRING OF PEARLS China is building across the Indian Ocean that stretches from Gwadar port in Pakistan to Djibouti on the African coast where it is building a naval base.

Late Governor of Puducherry A K Singh launched the MITRA mobile application ensure safety and security of women in the UNION TERRITORY. The app was launched in the presence of the Chief Minister N RANGASAMY in Pudcherry. Using these app women can send emergency SOS message when in danger. To launch the application the person in danger need only press the power button of his/her mobile three times. At present it is available only in smart phones.

The Union cabinet gave approval to shipping ministry’s proposal for previous and operationalisation of credit of $150 million from EXIM BANK for development of chabahar port in Iran. The chabahar port lies outside the Persian Gulf in Iran will help in expanding maritime commerce in the region. An MOU was signed between india and Iran in 2015.

Justice Dhirendra Hiralala Waghela was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Bombay HC which has been functioning with an officiating head since October (2015) last.

Actor Michael Keaton received one of France’s highest honors becoming officer of the Order of Art and Letters. The 64 year old actor was presented with a medal culture minister Fleue Pellerin, in presence of US Ambassador Jane Hartley. Yours is a culture that has such respect for beauty and art that if I even in the smallest way made a tiny contribution to beauty or art in this culture or in any culture of the world for that matter I am honored and grateful and proud.

Law professor and TU pundit MARCELO REBELO DE SOUSA has won the Portuguese presidency with 52% of the vote. The ballot has been closely watched by Brussels over concerns about Lisbon’s handling of bailout rules. The overwhelming favorite, REBELO DE SOUSA was far ahead of his closest rival independent leftist Antonio Sampaio da NOVOA who won 22.89% according to a nearly complete count.

Nepal’s former PM and president of the Nepali Congress Sushil Koirala passed away after losing the battle against a chronic respiratory problem. Koirala was 78 and has also been receiving treatment for TONGUE CANCER. He has returned from the US after undergoing a successful treatment for the lung cancer and is credited with promulgating the new constitution of Nepal in September last year.

Uruguay’s Pablo Cuevas won his 4th career ATP title defeating Argentina’s Guido Pella 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-4 in the Rio Open final. Cuevas smashed a forehand winner on the final point, the only break point wither player managed in the last 2 sets to claim the crown after 2 hours and 16 mini. at the clay court event. The final was interrupted by rain in the opening set.

Dinesh Sharma Additional Secretary Department of Economic Affairs Ministry of Finance and India’s Governor to the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD), Rome was unanimously elected as the chairperson of the Governing Council of IFAD for periods of two years in its 39th session held in Rome, Itly on the 17th and 18th February 2016.