What major events took place in 2015?
Ten Most Significant World Events in 2015
- The Trans-Pacific Partnership Finally Gets Done.
- Russia Intervenes in Syria.
- The World Strikes a Deal on Climate Change.
- China Devalues the Renminbi Amidst an Economic Slowdown.
- China Builds Islands in the South China Sea.
- Saudis Intervene in Yemen.
What was happening in March 2015?
With Help From Iran, Iraq Begins Major Campaign Against ISIS (Mar. Iranian-backed militias and Iranian troops lead the fight in Tikrit, Iraq, against ISIS, the radical militant group that has sought to implement an Islamic state in northern Iraq and Syria.
What significant events happened in 2014?
Ten Most Significant World Events in 2014
- Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Disappears.
- Scotland Votes to Remain Part of the United Kingdom.
- Eurozone Economies Falter—Again.
- Pro-Democracy Protests Erupt in Hong Kong.
- Narendra Modi Wins in India.
- Negotiations on Iran’s Nuclear Program Stall.
- Oil Prices Crash.
What happened India 2015?
10 April – India completed evacuating citizens from Yemen, and announced the closure of embassy. In all, about 4,640 Indians and 960 nationals from 41 other countries were evacuated. 25 April – April 2015 Nepal earthquake, a 7.9 Richter scale earthquake occurred in Nepal. Parts of North India were affected.
What was happening in January 2015?
Here are the key events in world news for the month of January 2015. Twelve Are Killed in Terrorist Attack at Newspaper in Paris (Jan. French President Francois Holland responds to the attack by saying that “France is in shock.” It is the worst terrorist attack in the country since World War II.
What was happening in 2015 in Canada?
October 19 – Justin Trudeau and the Liberals win the 2015 federal election, gaining a majority of seats in the House of Commons. November 4 – Justin Trudeau is sworn in as the 23rd Prime Minister of Canada. November 23 – Northwest Territories general election, was held.
What happened March 4th 2015?
Boston Marathon Bombing Trial Begins (March 4): The trial of alleged Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev begins at the John Joseph Moakley Courthouse in South Boston, Massachusetts. During the trial’s first day, Tsarnaev’s attorneys surprise the court by admitting that he is responsible for the terror attack.
What was happening in April 2015?
Here are the key events in world news for the month of April 2015. Somalian Militants Continue to Target Non-Muslims (Apr. 2): Shabab militants attack Garissa University College in northeast Kenya. In a daylong siege, the militants separate Muslims and non-Muslims, sparing Muslims.
What major world events happened in 2013?
Top 10 U.S. News Stories
- The Snowden Leaks. The Guardian / Getty Images.
- The Boston Marathon Bombing.
- Obamacare’s Bungled Rollout.
- The Supreme Court Finds for Gay Marriage.
- The Federal Government Shuts Down.
- George Zimmerman Acquitted.
- Detroit Files for Bankruptcy.
- Gun Control Loses Steam.
What sports events happened in 2014?
February
| Date | Sport | Venue/Event |
|---|---|---|
| 7–2 November | Association football | 2014 CAF Champions League |
| 10–16 | Tennis | 2014 Qatar Total Open |
| 13–15 | Ice hockey | 2014 IIHF World U18 Championship Division III – Group B |
| 15–16 November | Motorsport | 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series |
How many states are there in India 2015?
India is a federal union comprising 28 states and 8 union territories, for a total of 36 entities. The states and union territories are further subdivided into districts and smaller administrative divisions.
What is the future of India in 2050?
By 2050, India is projected to be the world’s second-largest economy (overtaking the United States) and will account for 15% of the world’s total GDP. The positive outcomes of that growth have already started to make an impact for residents.