Page-8 of Current Affairs - February, 2014

Study: Titled “Climbing behavior in extant crocodiles”

February 20, 2014

The researchers from University of Tennessee, USA studied the tree-climbing and basking behavior in reptiles, under the title, “Climbing behavior in extant crocodiles”. They noticed crocodilian species on three continents viz. Australia, Africa and North America and examined previous studies ..

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Belgium became second country to allow Mercy Killing for children

February 20, 2014

The Catholic country, Belgium became the first country to allow euthanasia for terminally ill children of any age. This action of legalizing death for the children came 12 years after the country legalized euthanasia for adults. The Parliament of Belgium ..

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Mount Kelud Volcano Erupts in Indonesia

February 20, 2014

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono declared a state of emergency on the main island of Java because of a major volcanic eruption. Mount Kelud in the east Java erupted and sends a cloud of ash 30 km into the sky ..

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SEBI approved the new Corporate Governance norms

February 20, 2014

The Market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approved the new corporate governance norms that restrict the number of independent directors on a company board, spell out whistleblower policies and institute checks on salaries of key managerial persons, ..

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‘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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