Page-15 of Current Affairs - July, 2014

Overseas investment norms for Indian corporate relaxed: RBI

July 4, 2014

The Reserve Bank of India has eased norms for overseas investment by Indian corporates by enhancing their borrowing limit. The apex bank has decided to reinstate the limit of Overseas Direct Investments (ODI)/ Financial Commitment (FC) to be undertaken by ..

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Apex Court rules against 'automatic' arrests under dowry law

July 3, 2014

The Supreme Court has ruled that the police can no longer “automatically” arrest the accused under the anti-dowry law without sufficient reason and proof. The apex court expressed concern over the misuse of Section 498A of IPC by unhappy wives ..

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Canada, India Film (Audio-Visual) Co-Production Treaty comes into being

July 3, 2014

Ending a long wait, India, and its colossus Bollywood film industry, from July 1, 2014 became the 54th country to have an official Audio-Visual Co-production Treaty with Canada. The pact will allow film producers of both nations to exploit various ..

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Trial run of India’s fastest train on Delhi-Agra at 160 kmph successful

July 3, 2014

The first trial run of the India’s fastest train on the New Delhi-Agra route was performed successfully by the Indian Railways. The train covered a distance of 200 kms in 100 minutes against the slated time of 90 minutes. Although ..

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4 new vaccines added to India's Universal Immunization Programme (UIP)

July 3, 2014

As per an announcement made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government of India plans to introduce four new vaccines as part of India’s Universal Immunization Programme (UIP). The vaccines will be against Rotavirus, Rubella and Polio (injectable) which will ..

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Bor Wildlife Sanctuary: India’s 47th Tiger Reserve

July 2, 2014

As per the notification of Environment Ministry, Maharashtra’s Bor Wildlife Sanctuary will become the country’s 47th Tiger Reserve with an aim to bolster the conservation efforts of the national animal. Notified by the State in 1970, the Bor Wildlife Sanctuary, ..

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Pakistan’s approves Protection of Pakistan Bill 2014

July 2, 2014

Pakistan’s National Assembly passed the Protection of Pakistan Bill (PPB) 2014. The PPB which permits security forces to shoot suspects on sight with the permission of a grade-15 official, will now be valid for a period of 2 years. The bill ..

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To curb its illegal trade, 'Camel' declared as the State animal of Rajasthan

July 1, 2014

Camel has been declared as the state animal of Rajasthan. The State government is also in the process of drafting a new legislation to prevent slaughter, illegal trade and transportation. It has announced that it will introduce camel milk in ..

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'Mt Sinha': US names a peak in Antarctica after Indian scientist Akhouri Sinha

July 1, 2014

In the honor of Akhouri Sinha, a distinguished Indian-American scientist whose ground-breaking biological research expedition has provided vital data about animal populations, the United States has named a mountain in Antarctica after him as Mt Sinha. An adjunct professor in ..

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Japan’s acute policy shift from post-war pacifism, allows fighting for allies

July 1, 2014

In a dramatic shift in policy, Japan changed its stance of its post-war pacifism by revoking a ban that has kept the military from fighting abroad since 1945. Although the move signifies victory countries for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, it ..

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