20 December 2015 Current Affairs
The United States lifted ban on export of crude oil
US administration lifted the ban on the export of US crude oil after 40 years. This ban was made in 1970’s. The ban was lifted as President Barack Obama signed into law the 1.8 trillion dollars spending package and tax bill for the current fiscal ending on 30 September 2016. Crude exports will result in job creation, economic growth, new revenues and prosperity. In the 1970s America banned crude-oil exports in an effort to stabilize domestic prices.
2015 Indian Super League (ISL) won by – Chennaiyin FC
Chennaiyin FC has won the second edition of Indian Super League (ISL) Football tournament. In the final played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa, they defeated hosts Goa FC by 3-2 goals score. The ISL football league was launched in 2013 to promote football in India on the lines of Indian Premier League and Twenty20 formats of Cricket.
Barcelona FC wins FIFA Club World Cup
Barcelona FC has won the 2015 FIFA Club World Cup for a record third time. In the final match played at International Stadium Yokoham in Japan the winning team defeated River Plate FC by 3-0 goals. The FIFA Club World Cup is an international men’s association football competition organised by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). It was established in 2000 and formerly was known as the FIFA Club World Championship.
Miss World 2015 from Spain
Miss World 2015 title was lifted by Mireia Lalaguna Royo from Spain. Mireia Lalaguna Royo is model from Barcelona and is 23 years old. This event was organised in Sanya, China. Second place was secured by Miss Russia Sofia Nikitchuk while third place was secured by Miss Indonesia Maria Harfanti.