Page-6 of Current Affairs - February, 2014

Mr. Kiran Kumar Reddy resigned as AP Chief Minister

Mr. Kiran Kumar Reddy resigned from the post of Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and also quitted from the membership of the State Assembly and the Congress Party. Andhra Pradesh Governor E S L Narasimhan accepted the resignation of Chief ..

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MSME Ministry to launch virtual network to link clusters

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is set to launch a virtual network wherein different clusters of micro, small and medium enterprises can connect on a common platform and share information to help them expand their business.  ..

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Dua’s layer: Dr. Harminder Singh Dua, Indian origin UK doctor discovered new layer of cornea

To cure blindness of eye due to glaucoma, Professor Harminder Singh Dua from the Nottingham University discovered an ultra-thin layer hidden deep in the human cornea that can help treat glaucoma. (He is an Indian origin UK doctor). About the new layer discovered ..

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“ModiNomics” – Sameer Kochhar’s book launched

The Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mr. Arun Jaitley launched a book titled “ModiNomics: Inclusive Economics, Inclusive Governance”, by Sameer Kocchar, in New Delhi.  About the “ModiNomics: Inclusive Economics, Inclusive Governance” Author: Sameer Kochhar. Focus: On the Gujarat story ..

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Vizag Zoo: Soon, India’s first breeding centre for wild dogs (Dhole)

The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (IGZP) or Vizag Zoo will be the first zoo in India to have a conservation breeding centre for the endangered wild dog or ‘Dhole.’ The Central Zoo Authority selected IGZP to have a breeding centre ..

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P.C. Chacko committee: To recommend punitive measures for the pepper spray incident in the Parliament

The Lok Sabha Speaker, Ms. Meira Kumar referred the pepper spray incident in the Parliament to the Committee of Privileges, which has powers to recommend punitive measures. The senior Congress leader Mr. PC Chacko is the head of the privilege ..

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Purushottam Express will get first Braille signage coach in India

Purushottam Express (Train Number 12801/12802) will become the first train in India to be attached with a Braille-embedded AC coach for visually challenged passengers by the end of February 2014. Purushottam Express is a super-fast train running between Delhi and Puri. ..

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Avinash Arun’s Marathi film “Killa” won Crystal Bear award at Berlin Fest

Mr. Avinash Arun’s directorial debut, the Marathi feature film “Killa” won the Crystal Bear (Glasernen Bar) for the Best Film awarded by the Children’s Jury in Generation Kplus section at the 64th Berlin International Film Festival (also known  as the ..

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