Current Affairs 10 April 2015

Visit Kerala 2015 has been initiated to promote Kerala tourism



India has signed Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on transportation with - USA


  • India will be to make use of world’s latest technology available with the USA.
  • It covers areas like fuel efficiency, intermodal transportation, vehicle and behavioral safety, highway transportation, urban transportation, rail transportation, maritime shipping and safety and environmental protections.



Snapdeal acquired mobile recharge service FreeCharge


  • mobile recharge service FreeCharge has been acquired in a cash and stock deal by Snapdeal.
  • Snapdeal became the largest mobile commerce company in India after the acquisition of FreeCharge.


Former Air Chief Marshal of IAF Hrushikesh Moolgavkar passed away




EPFO has suspended 1000 rupees minimum monthly pension scheme



Seoul is elected as Global Earth Hour Capital 2015


Thane is elected as National Earth Hour Capital 2015 by WWF



Actions that helped Thane to be the National Earth Hour Capital 2015 includes

  • Obligatory use of solar water-heating systems for municipal buildings.
  • Solar energy is used for lighting and air-conditioning
  • Cities plan for solar rooftop net metering-based power generation and regular energy audits
    Energy Service Company (ESCO) project like:-
  • Energy-efficient street lighting
  • Commissioning of a bio-methanation plant to treat municipal solid waste and generate electricity
  • Three cyclic switching units for optimal use of streetlights



IFCI Limited became India’s new PSU



  • IFCI Limited became India’s new Public Sector Undertaking on 09th April 2015 immediately after increased the stake to over 51% by the Government of India.
  • IFCI Limited was the 1st development finance institution in the country.


Sumit Mazumdar appointed as President of CII

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