National Mathematics Day observed to commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
22 December: National Mathematics Day
India on 22 December 2015 celebrated National Mathematics Day. The day was observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of great Indian Mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan.
On this occasion, India and UNESCO agreed to work jointly in spreading the joy of mathematics and knowledge to students and learners across the world.
To this end, Conferences on the “Zero” at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, as well as at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore were held in recognition of Aryabhata’s role in the invention of zero.
The conferences brought together academics, mathematicians and teachers to explore and discuss key associated concepts.
Rajya Sabha passed Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Bill, 2015
Rajya Sabha on 22 December 2015 passed the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Bill, 2015. With this passage, the bill awaits the President’s nod to be qualified as an act as it was already passed by the Lok Sabha on 7 May 2015.
Most importantly, the Bill permits juveniles between the ages of 16-18 years to be tried as adults for heinous offences.
Also, any 16-18 year old, who commits a lesser (serious) offence, may be tried as an adult only if he is apprehended after the age of 21 years.
The Bill replaces the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000. It addresses children in conflict with law and children in need of care and protection.
New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum announced retirement
New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum on 22 December 2015 announced retirement from all forms of international cricket. He will retire after the two home test series against Australia, which will begin in February 2016.
At present, the batsman and wicket-keeper, is New Zealand’s captain in all three forms of the international game viz., tests, ODIs and twenty20.
World Bank released Migration and Remittances Factbook 2016
World Bank Group’s Global Knowledge Partnership on Migration and Development (KNOMAD) initiative on 18 December 2015 released the Migration and Remittances Factbook 2016.
The report provides a snapshot of latest statistics on immigration, emigration, skilled emigration, and remittance flows for 214 countries and territories.
Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach crowned Miss Universe 2015
Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach was on 20 December 2015 crowned Miss Universe 2015 at the final of 64th edition of Miss Universe held in Las Vegas, the USA.
She was crowned by Miss Universe 2014 winner Paulina Vega of Columbia.
Urvashi Rautela who represented India in the contest couldn’t make it to top 15 semi-finals round.
Miss Spain Mireia Lalaguna Royo crowned Miss World 2015
Miss Spain Mireia Lalaguna Royo on 19 December 2015 was crowned Miss World 2015 at the Beauty of Crown Theater in Sanya, China.
Rolene Strauss of South Africa crowned Mireia Lalaguna as her successor at the end of the event. It is the first time Spain has won the title of Miss World.
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