Page-7 of Current Affairs - February, 2014

‘1093’ – Delhi Police launched a Helpline number for North-Eastern People

February 20, 2014

Delhi Police launched a new helpline number 1093 for North Eastern people living in Delhi. This helpline number has 5 direct lines and all calls are received at the Central Police Control Room (CPCR) situated at Delhi Police headquarters. Objective: ..

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Ms. Hillary R Clinton launched a new global review of data on women empowerment

February 20, 2014

Ms. Hillary Rodham Clinton launched a new global review of data to analyze the advancement of women and girls around the world since the mid-1990s. Objective: To promote female participation in education, politics and the economy around the world. Ms. ..

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“Tropex 2014”: Indian Navy started largest combat exercise with dedicated satellite G-SAT 7

February 20, 2014

Indian Navy started largest combat exercise called “Tropex 2014”, with both the western and eastern fleets amassing in the Bay of Bengal for intensive combat manoeuvres. This month long exercise is being held under the gaze of India’s first dedicated ..

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India hosted third World Congress on Agro-forestry 2014

February 19, 2014

The third World Congress on Agro-forestry 2014 (WCA14) held in New Delhi, India and was inaugurated by President Mr. Pranab Mukherjee. This was the First ever World Agro-forestry Congress in Asia Pacific Region.  Theme: “Trees for Life: Accelerating the Impact ..

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Odisha Lokayukta Bill 2014 passed by the Assembly of the state

February 19, 2014

Odisha Legislative Assembly passed the Odisha Lokayukta Bill 2014, with provision of keeping Chief Minister, ex-Chief Ministers, other ministers and public servants under the purview of a six-member anti-corruption panel. Excerpts of the provisions of the Odisha Lokayukta Bill 2014 ..

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Union Government okayed two plants to manufacture Semiconductor chips

February 19, 2014

In a bid to give boost to local production of electronics, the Union Government approved the setting up of two plants to manufacture semiconductor chips in India. The two electronic chip manufacturing units will be set up by: India’s Jaiprakash ..

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Chinese scientists developed flexible fire resistant paper

February 19, 2014

Chinese scientists invented a new kind of fire resistant paper. The paper is first of its own kind and can be use for long time purpose to save the important documents. About fire resistant paper Will not catch fire even ..

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India’s Air Costa signed an agreement to buy 50 Embraer Jets

February 19, 2014

Vijayawada-based airline, Air Costa signed an agreement with Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer to buy 50 E-Jets E2 aircraft worth $2.94 billion. The acquisition of aircrafts is a mix of 25 E190-E2s and 25 E195-E2s with an additional purchase rights for ..

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New Zealand won 2-Cricket Test series against India 1-0

February 18, 2014

New Zealand won the two match Test Series against India by 1-0 after the second test at the Basin Reserve, Wellington ended in a draw. Man of the Match: Brendon McCullum. Outcome of the series: Brendon McCullum became New Zealand’s ..

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Delhi: President rule imposed after AAP's resignation

February 18, 2014

On the advice of Union cabinet, the President of India, Mr. Pranab Mukherjee imposed President’s rule in Delhi and accepted the resignation of Chief Minister Mr. Arvind Kejriwal, along with his council of ministers. Though, assembly has not been dissolved ..

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