Tuesday, June 16, 2015
सफलता का श्रेय ?
सफलता का श्रेय ?
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एक बार यात्रियों से भरी बस कहीं जा रही थी। अचानक मौसम बदला और धूलभरी
आंधी के बाद बारिश की बूंदें गिरने लगीं। जल्द ही बारिश तेज तूफान में
बदल गयी। घनघोर अंधेरा छा गया था, भयंकर बिजली चमक रही थी। बिजली कड़क कर
बस की तरफ आती और वापस चली जाती। ऐसा कई बार हुआ और जब भी ऐसा होता सबकी
सांसें ऊपर की ऊपर और नीचे की नीचे हो जातीं।
ड्राइवर ने आखिरकार बस को एक बड़े से पेड़ से करीब 50 कदम की दूरी पर
खड़ा कर दिया। यात्रियों से कहा कि इस बस में कोई ऐसा यात्री बैठा है,
जिसकी मौत आज निश्चित है। उसके साथ कहीं हमें भी अपनी जिंदगी से हाथ न
धोना पड़े। इसलिए सभी यात्री एक-एक करके जाओ और उस पेड़ को हाथ लगाकर आओ।
जो भी बदकिस्मत होगा, उस पर बिजली गिरेगी और बाकी सब बच जाएंगे। सबसे
पहले जिसकी बारी थी, उसको दो-तीन यात्रियों ने जबर्दस्ती
बस से उतारा। वह धीरे-धीरे पेड़ तक गया, हाथ लगाया और भागकर आकर बस में
बैठ गया। ऐसे ही एक-एक करके सब जाते और भागकर आकर बस में चैन की सांस
लेते।
अंत में केवल एक आदमी बच गया। उसने सोचा, तेरी मौत तो आज निश्चित है। सब
उसे अपराधी की तरह देख रहे थे। उसे भी जबर्दस्ती उतारा गया। वह भारी मन
से पेड़ के पास पहुंचा और जैसे ही पेड़ पर हाथ लगाया। तेज आवाज से बिजली
कड़की और बस पर गिर गयी। बस जल गयी। सब यात्री मर गए, सिर्फ एक को
छोड़कर, जिसे सब बदकिस्मत मान रहे थे। वो नहीं जानते थे कि उसकी वजह से
ही सबकी जान बची हुई थी।
सीख- जीवन में भी सफलता हासिल करने के लिए हरेक क्षण यह सोचने की जरूरत
होती है कि क्या हम ही उसके जिम्मेदार हैं या फिर दूसरों के सहयोग से ऐसा
हो पाया। विचार करना जरुरी है की सफलता का श्रेय किसको देते हैं?
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एक बार यात्रियों से भरी बस कहीं जा रही थी। अचानक मौसम बदला और धूलभरी
आंधी के बाद बारिश की बूंदें गिरने लगीं। जल्द ही बारिश तेज तूफान में
बदल गयी। घनघोर अंधेरा छा गया था, भयंकर बिजली चमक रही थी। बिजली कड़क कर
बस की तरफ आती और वापस चली जाती। ऐसा कई बार हुआ और जब भी ऐसा होता सबकी
सांसें ऊपर की ऊपर और नीचे की नीचे हो जातीं।
ड्राइवर ने आखिरकार बस को एक बड़े से पेड़ से करीब 50 कदम की दूरी पर
खड़ा कर दिया। यात्रियों से कहा कि इस बस में कोई ऐसा यात्री बैठा है,
जिसकी मौत आज निश्चित है। उसके साथ कहीं हमें भी अपनी जिंदगी से हाथ न
धोना पड़े। इसलिए सभी यात्री एक-एक करके जाओ और उस पेड़ को हाथ लगाकर आओ।
जो भी बदकिस्मत होगा, उस पर बिजली गिरेगी और बाकी सब बच जाएंगे। सबसे
पहले जिसकी बारी थी, उसको दो-तीन यात्रियों ने जबर्दस्ती
बस से उतारा। वह धीरे-धीरे पेड़ तक गया, हाथ लगाया और भागकर आकर बस में
बैठ गया। ऐसे ही एक-एक करके सब जाते और भागकर आकर बस में चैन की सांस
लेते।
अंत में केवल एक आदमी बच गया। उसने सोचा, तेरी मौत तो आज निश्चित है। सब
उसे अपराधी की तरह देख रहे थे। उसे भी जबर्दस्ती उतारा गया। वह भारी मन
से पेड़ के पास पहुंचा और जैसे ही पेड़ पर हाथ लगाया। तेज आवाज से बिजली
कड़की और बस पर गिर गयी। बस जल गयी। सब यात्री मर गए, सिर्फ एक को
छोड़कर, जिसे सब बदकिस्मत मान रहे थे। वो नहीं जानते थे कि उसकी वजह से
ही सबकी जान बची हुई थी।
सीख- जीवन में भी सफलता हासिल करने के लिए हरेक क्षण यह सोचने की जरूरत
होती है कि क्या हम ही उसके जिम्मेदार हैं या फिर दूसरों के सहयोग से ऐसा
हो पाया। विचार करना जरुरी है की सफलता का श्रेय किसको देते हैं?
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इतिहास के पन्नों में 16 जून
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देश और दुनिया के इतिहास में 16 जून के दिन कई महत्वपूर्ण घटनाएं हुईं.
जिसमें रूसी महिला लेफ्टिनेंट वलेंटीना तेरेशकोवा का अंतरिक्ष के लिए
उड़ान भरने वाली दुनिया की पहली महिला होने का रिकॉर्ड शामिल है.
1779 में स्पेन ने ब्रिटेन के खिलाफ जंग का आगाज कर दिया.
1911 में IBM कंपनी की स्थापना न्यूयॉर्क में हुई. पहले इसका नाम
Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company था.
1950 में बॉलीवुड के डिस्को डांसर कहे जाने वाले मिथुन दा का जन्म हुआ था.
1963 आज ही के दिन 26 वर्षीय रूसी महिला लेफ्टिनेंट वलेंटीना तेरेशकोवा
अंतरिक्ष के लिए उड़ान भरने वाली वो दुनिया की पहली महिला थीं. वैलेनटीना
ने रूस की राजधानी मोस्को से अंतरिक्ष यान - वोस्टोक 6 में अपना सफर शुरू
किया था.
1992 में 'डायना - ए ट्रू स्टोरी' के नाम से प्रकाशित किताब को प्रकाशित
किया गया. इस किताब में बताया गया कि डायना ने पिछले दस साल में कई बार
आत्महत्या करने की कोशिश की.
2012 चीन ने स्पेसक्राफ्ट Shenzhou 9 को लांच किया.
2012 यूनाइटेट स्टेट एयरफोर्स रोबोटिक बोइंग X-37B spaceplane अपने
मिश्ान पूरा कर पृथ्वी पर वापस लौटा.
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yoga
He said he tried "asana" first time during his visit to India and it
brought a sense of satisfaction.
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Current Affairs
Current Affairs
Q1. Name the spacecraft that woke up after seven months in hibernation
on the surface of Comet 67P?
A. Philae
B. Rosetta
C. Rosemary
D. PlusCraft
ANSWER: A. Philae
Q2. Name the former governor of Himachal Pradesh who passed away on
14th June 2015?
A. Mahabir Prasad
B. Sheila Kaul
C. Sudhakarrao Naik
D. V S Ramadevi
ANSWER: B. Sheila Kaul
Q3. What is the objective of launching a digital Employment Exchange
for Industries (EEX) portal eex.dcmsme.gov.in, by the Union Government
on 15th June'15?
A. Connect industries globally
B. Connect employers and job seekers
C. Connect government and industries together
D. All of these
ANSWER: B. Connect employers and job seekers
Q4. Which country has signed motor vehicles pact with Bhutan,
Bangladesh and Nepal on 15th June'15?
A. China
B. United States
C. India
D. Pakistan
ANSWER: C. India
Q5. As announced on 15th June'15, name the country that will test
reusable launch vehicle next month as this technology can
significantly bring down the cost of launching satellites?
A. Canada
B. China
C. Japan
D. India
ANSWER: D. India
Q6. Name the mobile app launched on 15th June'15 for android devices
(developed by ISRO) that will provide live view of a physical, real
world environment?
A. Saakar
B. Antariksh
C. Spacedroid
D. SpaceApp
ANSWER: A. Saakar
Q7. By what percent FDI inflows into the services sector grew in 2014-15?
A. 81%
B. 65%
C. 30%
D. 46%
ANSWER: D. 46%
Q8. Name the types of trains that will be run with dynamic fares by
Railway Ministry from July to address the rush during peak travel
seasons?
A. Tatkal Trains
B. Suvidha Trains
C. JanManas Trains
D. Peak Trains
ANSWER: B. Suvidha Trains
Q9. Name the Indian bowler has reached a landmark climbing to ninth in
the all-time highest Test wicket-takers?
A. Bhomesh Kumar
B. R Ashwin
C. Harbhajan Singh
D. Mohammad Sami
ANSWER: C. Harbhajan Singh
Q10. What is the present ranking of India in test ranking after draw
against Bangladesh?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
ANSWER: D. Fourth
Q11. What edition of anniversary of the Magna Carta was observed on
15th June'15?
A. 1000
B. 500
C. 800
D. 750
ANSWER: C. 800
Q12. Name the Indian company that bagged the multi-year
aero-components manufacture and supply contract with European
consortium Airbus at the ongoing Paris Air Show on 15th June'15?
A. TATA
B. L & T
C. Mahindra
D. Ashoka Leyland
ANSWER: C. Mahindra
Q13. Name the competitive exam that will be re-conducted as per the
order by Supreme Court on 15th June'15?
A. All India Pre-Medical Test 2015
B. UP-PCS 2015
C. IIT-JEE 2015
D. CAT 2014
ANSWER: A. All India Pre-Medical Test 2015
Q14. What is the percentage of gross non-performing assets (gross NPA)
for public-sector banks as on 31st Mar'15?
A. 3%
B. 5.17%
C. 8%
D. 9.3%
ANSWER: B. 5.17%
Q15. Name the Joint-Military Exercise that started between the armies
of India and UK at Salisbury Plains Training Area, UK on 13th June'15?
A. Maitri 2015
B. Yudhabhyas 2015
C. Parigaami 2015
D. Ajeya Warrior 2015
ANSWER: D. Ajeya Warrior 2015
Q16. Name the bird nominated as United Kingdom's first-ever national
bird in a poll conducted in the country that concluded during June
2015?
A. Sparrow
B. Robin
C. Barn Owl
D. Blackbird
ANSWER: B. Robin
Q17. Which company has announced its decision to buy the stake of
minority shareholders in Cairn India on 13th June'15?
A. Vedanta
B. Singreni Mines
C. L&T
D. Ingersoll Rand
ANSWER: A. Vedanta
Q18. Name the editor of the book 'Education of Muslims: An Islamic
Perspective of Knowledge and Education – Indian Context'?
A. Sirajuddin Qureshi
B. J S Rajput
C. B S Chopra
D. Manpreet Tomar
ANSWER: B. J S Rajput
Q19. Who has taken over as Secretary, Department of Public Enterprises
in the M/o Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises on 15th June'15?
A. Sanjay Prasad
B. Rahul Bhatnagar
C. Ameising Luikham
D. Kapil Dev Tripathi
ANSWER: C. Ameising Luikham
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Q1. Name the spacecraft that woke up after seven months in hibernation
on the surface of Comet 67P?
A. Philae
B. Rosetta
C. Rosemary
D. PlusCraft
ANSWER: A. Philae
Q2. Name the former governor of Himachal Pradesh who passed away on
14th June 2015?
A. Mahabir Prasad
B. Sheila Kaul
C. Sudhakarrao Naik
D. V S Ramadevi
ANSWER: B. Sheila Kaul
Q3. What is the objective of launching a digital Employment Exchange
for Industries (EEX) portal eex.dcmsme.gov.in, by the Union Government
on 15th June'15?
A. Connect industries globally
B. Connect employers and job seekers
C. Connect government and industries together
D. All of these
ANSWER: B. Connect employers and job seekers
Q4. Which country has signed motor vehicles pact with Bhutan,
Bangladesh and Nepal on 15th June'15?
A. China
B. United States
C. India
D. Pakistan
ANSWER: C. India
Q5. As announced on 15th June'15, name the country that will test
reusable launch vehicle next month as this technology can
significantly bring down the cost of launching satellites?
A. Canada
B. China
C. Japan
D. India
ANSWER: D. India
Q6. Name the mobile app launched on 15th June'15 for android devices
(developed by ISRO) that will provide live view of a physical, real
world environment?
A. Saakar
B. Antariksh
C. Spacedroid
D. SpaceApp
ANSWER: A. Saakar
Q7. By what percent FDI inflows into the services sector grew in 2014-15?
A. 81%
B. 65%
C. 30%
D. 46%
ANSWER: D. 46%
Q8. Name the types of trains that will be run with dynamic fares by
Railway Ministry from July to address the rush during peak travel
seasons?
A. Tatkal Trains
B. Suvidha Trains
C. JanManas Trains
D. Peak Trains
ANSWER: B. Suvidha Trains
Q9. Name the Indian bowler has reached a landmark climbing to ninth in
the all-time highest Test wicket-takers?
A. Bhomesh Kumar
B. R Ashwin
C. Harbhajan Singh
D. Mohammad Sami
ANSWER: C. Harbhajan Singh
Q10. What is the present ranking of India in test ranking after draw
against Bangladesh?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
ANSWER: D. Fourth
Q11. What edition of anniversary of the Magna Carta was observed on
15th June'15?
A. 1000
B. 500
C. 800
D. 750
ANSWER: C. 800
Q12. Name the Indian company that bagged the multi-year
aero-components manufacture and supply contract with European
consortium Airbus at the ongoing Paris Air Show on 15th June'15?
A. TATA
B. L & T
C. Mahindra
D. Ashoka Leyland
ANSWER: C. Mahindra
Q13. Name the competitive exam that will be re-conducted as per the
order by Supreme Court on 15th June'15?
A. All India Pre-Medical Test 2015
B. UP-PCS 2015
C. IIT-JEE 2015
D. CAT 2014
ANSWER: A. All India Pre-Medical Test 2015
Q14. What is the percentage of gross non-performing assets (gross NPA)
for public-sector banks as on 31st Mar'15?
A. 3%
B. 5.17%
C. 8%
D. 9.3%
ANSWER: B. 5.17%
Q15. Name the Joint-Military Exercise that started between the armies
of India and UK at Salisbury Plains Training Area, UK on 13th June'15?
A. Maitri 2015
B. Yudhabhyas 2015
C. Parigaami 2015
D. Ajeya Warrior 2015
ANSWER: D. Ajeya Warrior 2015
Q16. Name the bird nominated as United Kingdom's first-ever national
bird in a poll conducted in the country that concluded during June
2015?
A. Sparrow
B. Robin
C. Barn Owl
D. Blackbird
ANSWER: B. Robin
Q17. Which company has announced its decision to buy the stake of
minority shareholders in Cairn India on 13th June'15?
A. Vedanta
B. Singreni Mines
C. L&T
D. Ingersoll Rand
ANSWER: A. Vedanta
Q18. Name the editor of the book 'Education of Muslims: An Islamic
Perspective of Knowledge and Education – Indian Context'?
A. Sirajuddin Qureshi
B. J S Rajput
C. B S Chopra
D. Manpreet Tomar
ANSWER: B. J S Rajput
Q19. Who has taken over as Secretary, Department of Public Enterprises
in the M/o Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises on 15th June'15?
A. Sanjay Prasad
B. Rahul Bhatnagar
C. Ameising Luikham
D. Kapil Dev Tripathi
ANSWER: C. Ameising Luikham
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Monday, June 15, 2015
RECENT ARTICES
1. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into the services sector
grew by over 46 per cent to 3.25 billion dollars in 2014-15 fiscal. It
was revealed by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion
(DIPP).
The FDI in this sector has increased after government had taken series
of steps to improve ease of doing business and attracting domestic as
well as foreign investments. The services sector includes banking,
outsourcing, insurance, Research & Development (R&D), courier and
technology testing. Earlier in 2013-14, FDI in this sector was worth
2.22 billion dollar.
However, the total foreign inflow in 2014-15 in the services sector
was low as compared to 2012-13 when it was 4.83 billion dollars. Apart
from services sector, overall foreign inflows in the country too have
rose by 27 per cent to 30.93 billion dollars during 2014-15 fiscal. In
2013-14, the foreign inflow was 24.29 billion dollars.
It should be noted that services contribute about 60% to India's GDP.
The other sectors where FDI inflows have recorded growth are
telecommunications ($2.89 billion), automobiles ($2.57 billion) and
computer software and hardware ($2.20 billion).
Increase in foreign investments will help to improve country's balance
of payments (BoP) situation and strengthen the rupee.
2.
Domestic e-commerce giant Snapdeal has acquired Gurgaon based mobility
solutions company Letsgomo Labs. With this acquisition Letsgomo team
will become part of Snapdeal. It will help to strengthen Snapdeal
position in the m-commerce domain by further strengthen it mobile
technology capabilities.
It should be noted that 75% of the orders on Snapdeal already come via
mobile-based transactions. This takeover comes in lines of Snapdeal's
acquisitions of Martmobi and Freecharge to further strengthening its
mobile platform. Letsgomo Labs was founded by Manav Kamboj and Vikas
Banga. Presently it has 76 members team that work across various
mobile technologies including design strategy and consults in
businesses right from building mobile strategies. It also helps in
conceptualization of applications and mobile sites to implementation
and hosting.
3.
As per recently published Stockholm International Peace Research
Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2015, the number of nuclear weapons in the
world decreased in 2015. The overall stockpile of nuclear weapons has
declined to 15,850 in early 2015 from 16,350 in early 2014. Key facts
from SIPRI yearbook Main countries possessing nuclear warheads are
modernizing their arsenal. Reason behind the decrease in the number of
nuclear warheads is because of reduction of them from two main nuclear
powers United States and Russia.
Currently Russia has 7,500 number of nuclear warheads compared to
8,000 in 2014. While, US had 7,260 nuclear warheads compared to 7,300
in 2014. Till date nine countries possesses approximately around 15,
850 nuclear weapons. They are United States, Russia, United Kingdom,
France, China, India, Pakistan, Israel and North Korea. Of these all
nuclear weapons around 1800 weapons are kept in a state of high
operational alert.
4.
State owned telecommunications giant Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
(BSNL) has launched free pan India roaming scheme. This scheme will
allow company's mobile customers across the country to receive
incoming calls at no additional free of cost.
It will benefit around 7.72 crore of its existing subscriber base as
well as new subscribers. BSNL has announced this scheme with the
consent of Union Minister of Communications & IT Ravi Shankar Prasad
who had earlier announced this scheme in order to achieve dream of
'One Nation One Number'. BSNL is also planning to install 5,000 Base
Transceiver Station (BTS) towers across the country in order to
provide better services to its customers. Out of the 5,000 towers,
1,250 will be established in Bihar to improve the communications
network in the state, especially in the interior areas.
5.
India's tennis player Rohan Bopanna along with his Romanian partner
Florin Mergea has won the ATP's Stuttgart Open final doubles trophy in
Germany. The Indo-Romanian pair defeated Austrian-Brazilian pair of
Alexander Peya and Bruno Soares by score of 5-7, 6-2 and 10-7 to lift
the title.
It is Bopanna's fourth title of 2015. It should be noted that it was
Bopanna- Mergea pair's second ATP World Tour team title in this
season. Earlier they had won the Mutua Madrid Open crown in May 2015.
They also had finished runners up at the Grand Prix Hassan II in
Casablanca. Rafael Nadal clinches Stuttgart grass-clay Men's single
title Ace Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal has Stuttgart grass-clay
Men's single title. In the final match he defeated Serbia's Viktor
Troick in straight sets of 7-6, 6-3. It was Rafael Nadal's third
Stuttgart Men's single title. With this victory he also became first
tennis player to win titles at the event on both clay and grass
surface
6.
Metal and mining giant Vedanta Ltd and its subsidiary oil explorer
Cairn India have announced to merge. The merger will create India's
largest diversified natural resources company. It will also help Cairn
spread its risk from volatile oil business to other metals and
commodities. Decision in this regard was taken by Independent
directors of both the companies owned by billionaire Anil Agarwal.
The merger will be in an all share swap deal which will give the
Vedanta Ltd access to Cairn India's 2.7 billion dollars (Rs 16,867
crore) cash pile. Vedanta will use this cash lying with Cairn to pay
off part of its 77,752 crore rupees debt For the merger each minority
shareholders of Cairn India will receive one equity share of Vedanta.
They will also receive one redeemable preference share of Rs 10 face
value with 7.5% annual dividend. Previously Vedanta was known as Sesa
Sterlite Ltd. In 2013 it had consolidated its iron ore mining business
by merging Sesa Goa Ltd with Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd.
7.
Supreme Court has cancelled the All India Pre-Medical Test (AIMPT)
2015 and directed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to
re-conduct the test within one month. This verdict was given by a SC
bench of Justice RK Agarwal and Justice Amitava Roy on a complaint
filed by candidates. In the complaint students had alleged large-scale
irregularities in AIMPT 2015, including leakage of answer keys.
Earlier on 8 June 2015, SC bench had extended the stay on the
declaration of results which were to be declared on June
The examination was taken by over six lakh students. Large-scale
irregularities had come to the light earlier including leakage of
answer keys. The investigators also had informed the court that the
answer keys of 123 questions were transmitted through 75 mobile phones
in states like Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Bihar and Haryana.
8.
World Bank and World Health Organisation (WHO) in their latest report
have reported that around 400-million people worldwide lack access to
essential health services.
It was revealed in a report by the World Bank and WHO on tracking
universal health care (UHC) coverage. It is the first report to
measure health service coverage and financial protection and to assess
countries' progress towards UHC. Key facts from report It defines UHC
in terms of measurable essential services and to be able to assess how
governments and communities are performing. Apart from lack access to
essential health services, the cost of health care is forcing many
into poverty.
More than 80 percent of world population has access to key health
services. Universal health care should reach everyone regardless of
socio-economic level. This UHC should be provided in family planning,
TB treatment, antenatal care, HIV anti-retroviral therapy along with
improved water sources and improved sanitary facilities.
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grew by over 46 per cent to 3.25 billion dollars in 2014-15 fiscal. It
was revealed by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion
(DIPP).
The FDI in this sector has increased after government had taken series
of steps to improve ease of doing business and attracting domestic as
well as foreign investments. The services sector includes banking,
outsourcing, insurance, Research & Development (R&D), courier and
technology testing. Earlier in 2013-14, FDI in this sector was worth
2.22 billion dollar.
However, the total foreign inflow in 2014-15 in the services sector
was low as compared to 2012-13 when it was 4.83 billion dollars. Apart
from services sector, overall foreign inflows in the country too have
rose by 27 per cent to 30.93 billion dollars during 2014-15 fiscal. In
2013-14, the foreign inflow was 24.29 billion dollars.
It should be noted that services contribute about 60% to India's GDP.
The other sectors where FDI inflows have recorded growth are
telecommunications ($2.89 billion), automobiles ($2.57 billion) and
computer software and hardware ($2.20 billion).
Increase in foreign investments will help to improve country's balance
of payments (BoP) situation and strengthen the rupee.
2.
Domestic e-commerce giant Snapdeal has acquired Gurgaon based mobility
solutions company Letsgomo Labs. With this acquisition Letsgomo team
will become part of Snapdeal. It will help to strengthen Snapdeal
position in the m-commerce domain by further strengthen it mobile
technology capabilities.
It should be noted that 75% of the orders on Snapdeal already come via
mobile-based transactions. This takeover comes in lines of Snapdeal's
acquisitions of Martmobi and Freecharge to further strengthening its
mobile platform. Letsgomo Labs was founded by Manav Kamboj and Vikas
Banga. Presently it has 76 members team that work across various
mobile technologies including design strategy and consults in
businesses right from building mobile strategies. It also helps in
conceptualization of applications and mobile sites to implementation
and hosting.
3.
As per recently published Stockholm International Peace Research
Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2015, the number of nuclear weapons in the
world decreased in 2015. The overall stockpile of nuclear weapons has
declined to 15,850 in early 2015 from 16,350 in early 2014. Key facts
from SIPRI yearbook Main countries possessing nuclear warheads are
modernizing their arsenal. Reason behind the decrease in the number of
nuclear warheads is because of reduction of them from two main nuclear
powers United States and Russia.
Currently Russia has 7,500 number of nuclear warheads compared to
8,000 in 2014. While, US had 7,260 nuclear warheads compared to 7,300
in 2014. Till date nine countries possesses approximately around 15,
850 nuclear weapons. They are United States, Russia, United Kingdom,
France, China, India, Pakistan, Israel and North Korea. Of these all
nuclear weapons around 1800 weapons are kept in a state of high
operational alert.
4.
State owned telecommunications giant Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
(BSNL) has launched free pan India roaming scheme. This scheme will
allow company's mobile customers across the country to receive
incoming calls at no additional free of cost.
It will benefit around 7.72 crore of its existing subscriber base as
well as new subscribers. BSNL has announced this scheme with the
consent of Union Minister of Communications & IT Ravi Shankar Prasad
who had earlier announced this scheme in order to achieve dream of
'One Nation One Number'. BSNL is also planning to install 5,000 Base
Transceiver Station (BTS) towers across the country in order to
provide better services to its customers. Out of the 5,000 towers,
1,250 will be established in Bihar to improve the communications
network in the state, especially in the interior areas.
5.
India's tennis player Rohan Bopanna along with his Romanian partner
Florin Mergea has won the ATP's Stuttgart Open final doubles trophy in
Germany. The Indo-Romanian pair defeated Austrian-Brazilian pair of
Alexander Peya and Bruno Soares by score of 5-7, 6-2 and 10-7 to lift
the title.
It is Bopanna's fourth title of 2015. It should be noted that it was
Bopanna- Mergea pair's second ATP World Tour team title in this
season. Earlier they had won the Mutua Madrid Open crown in May 2015.
They also had finished runners up at the Grand Prix Hassan II in
Casablanca. Rafael Nadal clinches Stuttgart grass-clay Men's single
title Ace Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal has Stuttgart grass-clay
Men's single title. In the final match he defeated Serbia's Viktor
Troick in straight sets of 7-6, 6-3. It was Rafael Nadal's third
Stuttgart Men's single title. With this victory he also became first
tennis player to win titles at the event on both clay and grass
surface
6.
Metal and mining giant Vedanta Ltd and its subsidiary oil explorer
Cairn India have announced to merge. The merger will create India's
largest diversified natural resources company. It will also help Cairn
spread its risk from volatile oil business to other metals and
commodities. Decision in this regard was taken by Independent
directors of both the companies owned by billionaire Anil Agarwal.
The merger will be in an all share swap deal which will give the
Vedanta Ltd access to Cairn India's 2.7 billion dollars (Rs 16,867
crore) cash pile. Vedanta will use this cash lying with Cairn to pay
off part of its 77,752 crore rupees debt For the merger each minority
shareholders of Cairn India will receive one equity share of Vedanta.
They will also receive one redeemable preference share of Rs 10 face
value with 7.5% annual dividend. Previously Vedanta was known as Sesa
Sterlite Ltd. In 2013 it had consolidated its iron ore mining business
by merging Sesa Goa Ltd with Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd.
7.
Supreme Court has cancelled the All India Pre-Medical Test (AIMPT)
2015 and directed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to
re-conduct the test within one month. This verdict was given by a SC
bench of Justice RK Agarwal and Justice Amitava Roy on a complaint
filed by candidates. In the complaint students had alleged large-scale
irregularities in AIMPT 2015, including leakage of answer keys.
Earlier on 8 June 2015, SC bench had extended the stay on the
declaration of results which were to be declared on June
The examination was taken by over six lakh students. Large-scale
irregularities had come to the light earlier including leakage of
answer keys. The investigators also had informed the court that the
answer keys of 123 questions were transmitted through 75 mobile phones
in states like Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Bihar and Haryana.
8.
World Bank and World Health Organisation (WHO) in their latest report
have reported that around 400-million people worldwide lack access to
essential health services.
It was revealed in a report by the World Bank and WHO on tracking
universal health care (UHC) coverage. It is the first report to
measure health service coverage and financial protection and to assess
countries' progress towards UHC. Key facts from report It defines UHC
in terms of measurable essential services and to be able to assess how
governments and communities are performing. Apart from lack access to
essential health services, the cost of health care is forcing many
into poverty.
More than 80 percent of world population has access to key health
services. Universal health care should reach everyone regardless of
socio-economic level. This UHC should be provided in family planning,
TB treatment, antenatal care, HIV anti-retroviral therapy along with
improved water sources and improved sanitary facilities.
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