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.
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.
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.
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.
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.