Current Affairs 17th December 2014 | Bahrain’s Top Civilian Award was honoured to MA Yusuffali NRI Business Man
New Federal Judge is Amit Priyavadan Mehta
17.12.2014: New Federal Judge is Amit Priyavadan Mehta. He is an Indian American. His appointment was confirmed by US Senate.
First Chairman of Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) is Ghanta Chakrapani
17.12.2014: First Chairman of Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) is Ghanta Chakrapani Academician and Journalist. He will act in this position till 6 years.
Naib Subedar Azad Singh travelled 45.64KMs balancing football on the head
17.12.2014: Naib Subedar Azad Singh travelled 45.64KMs balancing football on the head. He is the Indian Army Solider. Due to this he entered into Guinness World Record.
New Executive Officer of TTD is Sambasiva Rao
17.12.2014: New Executive Officer of TTD is Sambasiva Rao. He is the Senior IAS officer.
Bahrain’s Top Civilian Award was honoured to MA Yusuffali NRI Business Man
17.12.2014: Bahrain’s Top Civilian Award was honoured to MA Yusuffali NRI Businessman. He is the Managing Director of EMKE Group and head to retail chain Lulu Hypermarket. Name of this award is Wessam al Bharain. On 43rd Bahrain National Day it was presented to him by the King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. He is the first foreigner to receive this award.
First Annual Awards of Gulf Connoisseur for Most Influential Indians
17.12.2014: First Annual Awards of Gulf Connoisseur for Most Influential Indians. Awards will be presented in 8 categories namely movies, performing arts, medicine, IT, arts, Sports, Science, Politics. Award function will be held on 23rd December 2014 at Leela Palace Bangalore.
New AP Skill Development Corporation Chairman is Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao
17.12.2014: New AP Skill Development Corporation Chairman is Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao.
Chairman of IMPAL died
17.12.2014: Chairman of IMPAL (India Motor Parts & Accessories Ltd) S.Narayanan died at the age of 89 years.
RBI approved Instant Money Transfer Service of Empays
17.12.2014: RBI approved Instant Money Transfer Service of Empays. It is the Provider Company of multi bank payment systems. Under the Payments and Settlements Act 2007 company was awarded IMT payment system Certificate of authorisation. Certificate was issued to access clearing and settlement arrangements between member banks directly under RBI.
Proposal to buy military equipments wroth of Rs.4444 crores approved by Defence Acquisition Council
17.12.2014: Proposal to buy military equipments wroth of Rs.4444 crores approved by Defence Acquisition Council. This council is headed by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. This amount will be used for the purchase of 4 helicopters for survey vessels, up gradation of Indigenous Samyukta Electronic Warfare Systems, purchase of P-7 heavy Drop Platform and the naval survey vessels.
RBI Imposed Penalty on Bank of Baroda and ICICI
17.12.2014: RBI Imposed Penalty on Bank of Baroda and ICICI for the violation of KYC norms. Penalty of the ICICI bank is Rs.50 lakhs and for the Bank of Baroda is Rs.25 lakhs.
Indian Boxer Laishram Sarita Devi banned for one year by International Boxing Association
17.12.2014: Indian Boxer Laishram Sarita Devi banned for one year by International Boxing Association. She was banned for not accepting bronze medal at Asian Games 2014 Medal Ceremony. For this act she was need to pay one thousand Swiss Franc.
At 58th National Shooting Championship Hariom Singh Won Gold Medal in Men’s 50 meter Rifle Prone event
17.12.2014: At 58th National Shooting Championship Hariom Singh Won Gold Medal in Men’s 50 meter Rifle Prone event. It was held in Pune.
New Cancer Detection System launched by GE
17.12.2014: New Cancer Detection System launched by GE. It is IQ PET/ CT (Positron Emission Tomography/ Computed Tomography). It is the 25th product developed by GE Team.
Indian Space Agency launched its Geostationary Launch Vehicle
17.12.2014: Indian Space Agency launched its Geostationary Launch Vehicle. It will mark a critical turning point in its ambitious plans to launch heavier rockets with bigger payloads. First GSLV launched on 18th April 2001.
Himalayan Nation’s National Day observed
17.12.2014: Himalayan Nation’s National Day observed. On this occasion Indian Prime Minister Modi greeted Bhutan through twitter.
International Day to End Violence against Sex Workers observed
17.12.2014: International Day to End Violence against Sex Workers observed. This day evolved as a memorial and vigil for the victims of the green river killer in Seattle Washington United States.
Government of India’s Calendar for the year 2015 released
17.12.2014: Government of India’s Calendar for the year 2015 released by Arun Jaitely Union Finance Minister. Main aim to release this calendar is Clean India Green India.
4% VAT on Petrol and Diesel increased by Madhya Pradesh Government
17.12.2014: 4% VAT on Petrol and Diesel increased by Madhya Pradesh Government. Now tax on petrol in this state is 31% and tax on diesel is 27%. In the state Cabinet meet this decision was taken. This meeting was chaired by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Vigilance Commissioner and Chief Vigilance Commissioner to be appointed with the approval of Supreme Court
17.12.2014: Vigilance Commissioner and Chief Vigilance Commissioner to be appointed with the approval of Supreme Court. Supreme Court directed Union Government.
Fencing work along Indo Bangladesh to be completed within 3 months: Directed by Supreme Court
17.12.2014: Fencing work along Indo Bangladesh to be completed within 3 months which was Directed by Supreme Court. This order was given to control illegal Bangladesh nationals into Assam.
