Page-10 of Current Affairs - July, 2014

Delhi Budget 2014: Highlights

July 18, 2014

Budget of a State/Union Territory under President’s Rule: Budget of a State under President’s rule is presented to Lok Sabha. The procedure followed in regard to the Budget of the Union Government is followed in the case of State Budget also ..

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RBI issues draft guidelines for setting up small banks, payment banks

July 18, 2014

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued draft guidelines for setting up of small banks, which will have a local feel and will provide small-ticket loans to farmers and businesses. The apex bank also issued draft norms for establishing payment ..

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IBSA Summit 2015 will be held in India

July 17, 2014

The 7th IBSA (India-Brazil-South Africa) Summit of 2015 will be hosted by India. The same was announced after a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South African President Jacob Zuma in Brazil. The two leaders met on the sidelines ..

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Prakash Kohli sworn in as Governor of Gujarat

July 17, 2014

Former Rajya Sabha member and veteran leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Mr. Om Prakash Kohli was sworn in as Gujarat Governor. Mr. Kohli’s appointment follows the unceremonious exit of former Gujarat Governor Kamla Beniwal. Mr. Kohli was the president ..

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BRICS to establish $100 billion development bank and contingency reserve fund

July 17, 2014

BRICS group of nations inked a pact to set up a new $100 billion development bank and emergency reserve fund. The agreement to create the bank was signed during the 6th BRICS Summit being held in Fortaleza, Brazil. BRICS group ..

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National Health Profile (NHP) 2013 released by Dr. Harsh Vardhan

July 17, 2014

The National Health Profile (NHP) 2013 was released by Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan. The annual report is prepared by the Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI). It takes into account demographic, socio-economic, health status ..

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India, Brazil inked agreements to bolster the bilateral ties

July 17, 2014

With a view to strengthen bilateral relationship, India and Brazil signed three Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) during the 6th BRICS Summit in Fortaleza, Brazil. The agreement was inked by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff. ..

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Bashar al-Assad sworn-in as Syria President for third term

July 17, 2014

After a being declared winner in the recently held and much criticized presidential polls, Bashar al-Assad has been sworn in for a third 7-year term as president of Syria. Mr Assad pledged to fight “terrorism” until security was reinstated to ..

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