Current Affairs Today - 17.03.2015

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Current Affairs Today - 17.03.2015

India tops Facebook content (Pieces of Content Blocked) bar list (California -Based firm Said)
International Monetary Fund Managing Director (Christine Lagare) Said India's going to right track and bright spot in the global economy. India's economy was likely to grow 7.5 per cent in 2015-2016 below the Modi Government projection of 8.5 Per cent.
Dr.Somanathan (IAS Officer of the Tamil Nadu Cadre belonging to the 1987 batch) appointed Joint Secretary in Prime Minister Office
Haryana passes cow Protection bill. In this bill providing punishment of up 10 years with a fine ranging from Rs.30,000 to 1 lakh for any violation
U.P Government announced to Teachers to avoid online chat with students.
Google says, Tajmahal has emerged as the Most popular destination in Asia for global Virtual Travellers.
Nancie Atwell (US Teacher) won Global Teacher Prize ($1 Million) .(Note: For which Ahemedabad - based Kiran Bir Sethi was also top ten finalist in the list)
Van Ass took Charge as Chief Coach of the Indian Men's Hockey Team , a contract till the 2018 World Cup.

Today Acronym
AIIB- Asian Infrastucture Investment Bank - Beijing

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Wednesday, March 18, 2015