The WHO has honoured which of the following countries for their
excellent contributions in public health? They have been awarded with
the newly instituted WHO South East Asia Regional Award for Excellence
in Public Health.
Bangladesh to join BRICS Bank I. Bangladesh has decided to join the newly formed BRICS Bank, an
initiative of the world's five emerging economies - Brazil, Russia,
India, China and South Africa. II. This was informed to news reporters by Finance Minister A.M.A.
Muhith last evening. Talking to our correspondent, the Finance Minister
said the Ministry had sent letters to Bangladesh Missions in the five
countries to know about the details of joining the bank. III. The Finance Minister also said that he had earlier expressed
willingness of Bangladesh to join the BRICS Bank to Indian High
Commissioner, Pankaj Saran.
Note: Named as 'New Development Bank', BRICS Bank was formed after an
agreement was signed by BRICS countries during July, 2014 Summit in
Brazil, with the aim at easing financing constraints faced by BRICS and
other developing countries to address infrastructure gaps and
sustainable development needs.
Squash Legend of Pakistan Hashim Khan died I. Squash Legend of Pakistan Hashim Khan died. He died due to congestive
heart failure. He was believed to be 100. He died at his home in
Aurora, Colorado.
Australian Cyril Baldock is oldest to swim English Channel I. Australian Cyril Baldock has set the world record for the oldest person to swim the English Channel.
A certain investment earns Rs. 2,880 in the second year and Rs. 3,456 in the third year under compound interest, interest being compounded annually. How much interest does it earn in the first year?
Justice Dharmadhikari Committee submitted its report to Maharashtra govt
recently. The Committee has recommended which of the following? 1) Complete ban on dance bars 2) Keeping record of youths heading to Iraq and Syria 3) Complete ban on Dahi Handi festival 4) New drainage system for the city 5) None of these