Current Affairs 15th December 2013 | India won World Kabaddi Cup

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Current Affairs 15th December 2013 | India won World Kabaddi Cup

Sis Ram Ola, Union Labour Minister, Passes Away

15.12.2013: Sis Ram Ola, Union Labour Minister, died at the age of 83 years. He was died after prolonged illness in Medanta Hospital in Gurgoan. In June 2013, he had take charge as Labour Minister. He acted as Union Cabinet Minister of Mines and Labour Minister under Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He represented Juunjhunu Constituency of Rajasthan.

New Chairman for NABARD is Harsh Kumar Bhanwala

15.12.2013: New Chairman for NABARD (National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development) is Harsh Kumar Bhanwala. Earlier he acted as Executive director at India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL). Previous Chairman of NABARD is Prakash Bakshi. He retired from his services in September.

India won World Kabaddi Cup

15.12.2013: At Guru Nanak Dev Stadium in Ludhiana, a Kabaddi World Cup final was conducted. This match was conducted between India and Pakistan. India defeated Pakistan 48-39 and won the title for 4th consecutive time. Best stopper of the tournament title achieved by Balbir Singh and Best Rider award won by Hardavinder Singh Dulla. Pakistan team won Rs.1 crore cash and Indian team won Rs.2crores cash.

Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup 2013 won by Germany

15.12.2013: For the 6th time, Germany has won Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup 2013. Germany defeated France and won this title. This match was conducted at New Delhi. Indian team stood at 10th position.

L.N.Birla Memorial Awards for Corporate Excellence Announced

15.12.2013: In eight categories, L.N.Birla Memorial Awards for Corporate Excellence was announced. These awards were instituted by Calcutta Business School. Recipients of these awards were Titagarh Wagons, TIL, Exide, Eveready, Berger Paints, Tata Global Beverages, TCS, and ITC. Berger got this award for Customer Orientation and Innovation, Titagarh Wagons for technology consolidation and diversification, TIL for technology absorption, adoption and innovation, Eveready for innovations in product creation process, Global Beverages for Global Product innovations category.

Yemen Parliament banned the use of US drones

15.12.2013: Yemen Parliament banned the use of US drones. This decision was taken after dozens of children of civilians were killed by the unmanned aircraft. Yemen Parliament has passed anti drone motion in this regard. Importance of innocent civilization stressed from any airstrike was stressed.

Heritage Award was received by 103 years Old Park

15.12.2013: KMC INTACH Heritage Award was received by 103 years Old Park Mansion of Kolkata. Kolkata Municipal Corporation and Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) had given KMC INTACH Heritage Award 2013 award to Park Mansion.

Special loan of $1.5 billion for DMIC Project by Japanese Government

15.12.2013: For the period of 40years, Special loan of $1.5 billion for DMIC (Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor) Project is giving by Japanese Government. Japan is providing this amount under Official Development Assistance (ODA).