Page-7 of Current Affairs - February, 2014

Dr. VV Dongre and Prof. Guocheng Zhang bagged International Gandhi Award 2013

February 21, 2014

The President of India, Mr. Pranab Mukherjee presented the International Gandhi Award for the year 2013 to Dr. Vijaykumar Vinayak Dongre and Prof. Guocheng Zhang for making outstanding contributions in the field of leprosy to eradicate the disease through treatment, ..

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Highlights of interim Union Budget 2014-2015 Tax proposal

February 21, 2014

The Union Finance Minister Mr. P Chidambaram presented an Interim Budget for 2014-15. For the period up to June 30, 2014, Mr. Chidambaram reduced excise duty on: (a)   Capital goods and consumer non-durables (falling under Chapter 84 and 85 of the ..

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Interim Union Budget 2014-15

February 21, 2014

The Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram presented the Interim Budget 2014-15 in the Lok Sabha with an estimated plan expenditure of Rs. 5,55,322 crore and non-plan expenditure of Rs. 12,07,892 crore. Excise duty on cars, two-wheelers, SUVs and capital goods ..

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Chennai and Panaji (India) to host World Bridge Championship 2015

February 21, 2014

For the first time, India will host the World Bridge Championship for Bermuda Bowl (men) and Venice Cup (women) in 2015. About 550 players from 66 countries are expected to be seen in action in this world meet. Cities short-listed ..

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Football Legend “Sir Tom Finney”: Former Preston and England winger passed away

February 21, 2014

Former Preston and England winger, Sir Tom Finney (91) passed away. Mr. Finney was one of the England’s greatest footballers and the ultimate one-club man. He was famous for his loyalty to his league club, Preston North End for which ..

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67th BAFTA Awards 2014

February 21, 2014

The 67th BritishAcademy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) held at the Royal Opera House in London. Winners of the 67th Annual BAFTA Awards  Best Film: 12 Years a Slave Outstanding British Film: Gravity. Best Director: Alfonso Cuarón (Gravity). Best ..

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International Mother Language Day of Bangladesh 2014

February 21, 2014

International Mother Language Day (Bhasha Divas) observed across the world, with Bangladesh leading on February 21, 2014. Theme: “Local languages for global citizenship: spotlight on science”. Objective: To promote awareness of linguistic, multilingualism and cultural diversity. The day assumes special ..

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WTA rankings: Li Na climbs to World No.2 spot

February 20, 2014

In the latest Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) singles rankings, Chinese tennis ace Li Na ranked World No.2 following her second Grand Slam crown at the Australian Open 2014. Top five players in the WTA Singles rankings: Serena Williams (United States). ..

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