Current Affairs Updates for today :-
Punjab became 1st in India to issue the Soil Health Cards
- The State of Punjab became 1st in India to issue the Soil Health Cards to all the farmers on 13th May 2015. Earlier, on 19th February 2015, the scheme was launched nationwide by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2014 passed
- The Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2014 passed in Rajya Sabha on 13th May 2015 through voice vote.
Peter Gay died
- Peter Gay, the famous historian on European thought, died on 12th May 2015. He is known for books Enlightenment etc.
Human Capital Report 2015 released
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- According to the Human Capital Report 2015 released by World Economic Forum, Finland topped the list followed by Norway and Switzerland while India placed at 100th position among 124 countries.
Harbhajan Kaur Dheer became Mayor
- Harbhajan Kaur Dheer, an Indian origin became 1st Asian woman to be elected as Maor in UK on 12th May 2015. She is related to Labour Party.
Telangana signed an agreement with Google Inc.
The
State Government of Telangana signed an agreement with Google Inc. on 11th
May 2015 to build biggest campus in Hyderabad which will be set up for the cost
of Rs.1000 Crore.
