19 December 2014 Current Affairs 1) What is the name of the heaviest next generation rocket launched by ISRO on 18 December 2014 that marked first step towards India’s manned missions? – Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-Mark III (GSLV Mark-III) 2) In a historic development United States and Cuba on 17 December 2014 agreed to restore diplomatic ties that Washington severed more than 50 years ago. President Barack Obama called for an end to the long economic embargo against its old Cold War enemy. Which US hostage was released by Cuba on 17 December, which made this development possible? – Alan Gross 3) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 17 December 2014 imposed fines on state-run Bank of Baroda (BOB) and ICICI Bank – the largest private bank in India. What was the charge on these two banks? – Violation of KYC and anti-money laundering norms 4) What is the name of the top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander accused of plotting the 26/11 terror attack on Mumbai in 2008, who was granted bail in the same case on 18 December 2014 by Pakistan’s Anti-Terrorism Court? – Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi 5) Which West Indian cricketer hit six sixes in an over on 16 December 2014 during a trial match for Australia’ s Big Bash season? – Kieron Pollard
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