Page-15 of Current Affairs - August, 2014

Iraq’s President nominates Haider Al-Abadi for the role of PM

August 11, 2014

President of Iraq Mr. Fuad Masum has nominated Dr Haider Al-Abadi for the role of country’s Prime Minister. Masum is an Iraqi politician and spokesman for the Islamic Dawa Party. He was appointed Minister of Communications in the Iraqi Governing ..

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Black money pursuit: Swiss amend key law on foreign requests

August 11, 2014

Responding to the pressure coming from India and other nations, Switzerland has introduced key changes in its local laws pertaining to assistance to foreign countries in their pursuit of black money allegedly amassed in Swiss banks. These amendments would allow ..

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Uttarakhand Govt sets up Committee to survey industries using silica dust

August 10, 2014

A high level committee has been constituted by the Uttarakhand government with a view to conduct a detailed survey of the industries using silica dust in the state. The panel would conduct its study and submit its report within 2 months. ..

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CBI registers enquiry against Google for showing classified sites on its Maps

August 9, 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a Preliminary Enquiry against Google on the basis of allegations made by Surveyor General of India (SoI) Swarna Subba Rao who alleged that Google did not refrain from mentioning classified sites despite ..

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Crown discovered off Harappan site in UP

August 9, 2014

Workers at a brick kiln at Chandayan village, 38 km from Baghpat district of Uttar Pradesh, accidentally found a human skeleton, a few pieces of terracotta pottery and a copper crown with carnelian beads attached to the skull. Beads of ..

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Reserve Bank issue draft guidelines for ‘anytime anywhere’ Bharat Bill Payment System

August 9, 2014

With a view to introduce an ‘anytime anywhere payment system’, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued draft guidelines for the implementation of Bharat Bill Payment System (BPPS). The draft mentions the requirements and the basic framework of operating the ..

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Strange practice of aboriginal Martu people of Australia helped kangaroo population flourish

August 9, 2014

As per a study conducted by anthropologists, the practice of aboriginal Martu people of Australia which involves setting small grass fires to catch lizards has actually enhanced kangaroo populations. The Martu people have been following this practice for at least 2000 ..

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Union Cabinet gives nod to Juvenile Justice Bill, 2014 to amend previous Act

August 8, 2014

With a view to amend the Juvenile Justice (JJ) Act, 2000, the Union cabinet approved the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Bill, 2014. The bill is expected to be introduced in the Monsoon session of Parliament. The bill ..

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Strictly Personal, Manmohan and Gursharan: A book by Daman Singh

August 8, 2014

A book ‘Strictly Personal, Manmohan and Gursharan’ penned by Daman Singh was released. It tells the untold story of Manmohan Singh, India’s 14th PM, and his wife Gursharan. The book doesn’t portrait Manmohan Singh as the Prime Minister but as ..

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NASA to launch Mars 2020 Rover to further exploration of the Red Planet

August 8, 2014

NASA has announced that it will launch a new mission to Mars in 2020 named as Mars 2020 Rover mission. The mission will endeavor to find out the potential habitability of the Mars environment, and directly search for signs of prehistoric ..

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