Page-2 of Current Affairs - August, 2014

Attendance tracking for Central government employees

August 30, 2014

PM Narendra Modi has upped the ante and has brought back the good days of Indian economy. The economy which was on a downward spiral showed signs of revival after it hit a growth of 5.7 percent, the highest recorded ..

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MoD promotes “Make in India” vision of PM: Axes Copter deal

August 30, 2014

Minister of Defence Mr.arun Jaitley, made a significant stride to take the PM’s vision of “Make in India” forward by scrapping the global tender for Rs.6000 crores Light Utility Helicopters. The scheme which had been in the pipeline for a ..

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Kerela’s shocking Child Marriage figures

August 30, 2014

A recent report by UNICEF has brought-out shocking statistics about the most literate state of the country- Kerela. The report suggests an apparent rise in rate of child marriages in the state. The trend which is more prominent in the ..

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Baba Kalyani re-nominated as Co-Chairman of Indo-Japan Business Leader’s Forum

August 29, 2014

Baba Kalyani has been re-nominated as the Co-Chairman of the India-Japan Business Leader’s Forum (IJBLF). The Ministry of Commerce and Industry appointed Kalyani as chairman of IJBLF. Kalyani is Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Forge Ltd. The members of ..

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Pakistan’s Army General intervenes to tackle political crisis

August 29, 2014

Pakistan Government has appointed its Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif as mediator to neutralize the ongoing political crisis in the country. The decision to seek COAS’ help was taken after both Imran Khan, chief of Pakistan ..

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Harry Belafonte to receive honorary humanitarian Oscar

August 29, 2014

Oscar organizers declared that they will give a esteemed humanitarian award to US actor-producer-singer Harry Belafonte, whose efforts as an activist has assisted throw light on racism and discrimination. It will be presented at the body’s 6th annual Governors Awards ..

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Resolution urging government to resume Indo-Pak talks passed in J&K Legislative Council

August 29, 2014

J&K Legislative Council passed a resolution urging the government to resume the talks with Pakistan. Chairman of the Council Amrit Malhotra moved the resolution on behalf of the house. The resolution also suggested state government to take steps for the ..

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Government approves continuation of urea production from Naptha

August 29, 2014

The Union Government has given nod to continuation of production of urea from three plants using Naptha as raw material for duration of three months ending on September 30, 2014. This decision will enable these units to continue urea production ..

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