Current Affairs Update for 24 February 2015
Nitish Kumar became The CM of Bihar
- Nitish Kumar became 34th Chief Minister of Bihar and sworn-in as Chief Minister on 22nd February 2015.
- He became Chief Minister of Bihar for 4th time
Mohamed Nasheed arrested under anti-terror law
- Mohamed Nasheed, the former President of Maldives arrested under anti-terror law on 22nd February 2015. He is a leader of Maldivian Democratic Party.
Anirban Lahiri won Open Golf Title
- On 22nd February 2015, Anirban Lahiri won Open Golf Title played at Delhi Golf Club.
Anil Kumble and Betty Wilson inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
- Anil Kumble of India and Betty Wilson of Australia inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame on 22nd February 2015. Anil Kumble became 4th Indian. The other three are Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and Bishan Bedi.
International Mother Language Day observed on 21st February
- International Mother Language Day observed in all over the World on 21st February 2015 under the theme of “Inclusive Education through and with Language – Language Matters”.
Tapan Misra appointed to Head ISRO’s Space Applications Centre
- Tapan Misra appointed as Chief of ISRO’s Space Applications Centre on 20th February 2015.
Govind Pansare, CPI leader, died on 20th Feb. 2015
- Govind Pansare, the leader of Communist Party of India (CPI), died on 20th February 2015.
Ram Niwas Goel became Speaker of DLA
- Ram Niwas Goel became Speaker of Delhi Legislative Assembly on 23rd February 2015 while Bandana Kumari became Deputy Speaker.