Current Affairs 20th January 2015 | Shikha Sharma Re-appointed as Axis Bank MD and CEO for 3 years
Rajni Kothari, Political Scientist, died
20.01.2015: Rajni Kothari, Political Scientist, died in New Delhi. He was former Planning Commission Member during national Front Government which was led by VP Singh.
Vikram Chandra, Novelist, named among finalists for NBCC (National Book Critics Circle) Awards
20.01.2015: Vikram Chandra, Novelist, named among finalists for NBCC (National Book Critics Circle) Awards. He was among the finalists for his work about culture of computer programming and classical Indian aesthetics.
New Managing Director of Daimler Financial Services India is Fred Weick
20.01.2015: New Managing Director of Daimler Financial Services India is Fred Weick. Earlier Sidhartha Nair acted in this place.
Shikha Sharma reappointed as Axis Bank MD and CEO for 3 years
20.01.2015: Shikha Sharma reappointed as Axis Bank MD and CEO for 3 years. She joined in bank in 2009 and completed her second tenure in May.
Organs of New Born Baby Transplanted to Two patients
20.01.2015: Organs of New Born Baby Transplanted to Two Patients by UK Doctors. After birth of this new born baby, baby died within 6 days. Now both the patients were doing well. Liver cells transplanted to one patient and baby’s kidney transplanted to another patient.
Two New Global Maps Released by IIASA scientists
20.01.2015: Two New Global Maps were released by IIASA (International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis) scientists. These maps help in search for fresh farmland. First map was created using great deal of international and vetted crowd sourced data. Second map was based on the off crowd sourced data through Geo Wiki Project.
Nearly 83 Crore Voters as on 5th January
20.01.2015: HS Brahma Chief Election Commissioner had stated that India is having nearly 83 crore voters as on 5th January 2015. It is expecting that this percentage will increase to 85 crores in the next year.
World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2015 Released by ILO
20.01.2015: World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2015 Released by ILO (International Labor Organization). As per this report unemployment will continue in the upcoming years. By 2019 nearly 212 million people will lose their jobs as against 201 million at present. Employment situation in Japan and United States improved.
India’s Growth Rate Surpass China in 2016
20.01.2015: As per the International Monetary Fund, India’s Growth Rate Surpass China in 2016. In 2013, India’s growth rate was 5% as against 7.8% of China; in 2014 it was 5.8 % as against 7.4% of China. It is expecting that India’s growth will reach to 6.3% during this year and it will become 6.5% in 2016.
National Tiger Conservation Authority Biennial Award won by Periyar Tiger Reserve of Kerala
20.01.2015: National Tiger Conservation Authority Biennial Award won by Periyar Tiger Reserve of Kerala. This reserve is wide spread across 925 Sq. KMs. It has won this award for encouraging local people participating in managing the reserve.
Number of Tigers Increased in India
20.01.2015: As per the latest report released by the National Tiger Conservation Authority number of Tiger in India was increased to 30% and reached 2226 as against 1706 in 2010.
Ban of Import of Mangoes from India lifted by EU
20.01.2015: Ban of Import of Mangoes from India lifted by EU. This was 7 months long ban. It was lifted unanimously by the European Commission’s Standing Committee on Plant Health.
MoU between Sikkim Government and Thailand and Netherland
20.01.2015: MoU between Sikkim Government and Thailand and Netherland. This agreement is for the development of floriculture in the state. Aim is to reach international market. For the development of Hybrid Sikkim’s Cymbidium, orchids and cut flowers, Thailand and Netherlands will provide technology and expertise.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna Created Guinness Book of World Record
20.01.2015: Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna Created Guinness Book of World Record by creating 11.50 Crore Accounts in just 5 month of period.
