Page-9 of Current Affairs - February, 2014

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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Mr. Arvind Kejriwal resigned as Delhi CM

February 18, 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Mr. Arvind Kejriwal resigned from the post of Chief Minister of Delhi, after failing to introduce and pass the Jan Lokpal Bill in the Delhi Assembly. In the 70-member Assembly, the Delhi Jan Lokpal ..

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India and ADB signed loan agreement to improve rural roads in 5 States

February 16, 2014

The Government of India (GOI) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $275 million loan agreement to continue improving rural roads in the states of Assam, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal. The loan represents the second tranche of ..

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