Page-9 of Current Affairs - July, 2014

Management of PM Relief Fund to be emulated on Gujarat model

July 19, 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed that the management of the PM’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) should emulate the Gujarat model in selection of beneficiaries, giving priority to the poor and children. PM Modi reviewed the working of the PMNRF ..

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Bolivia legalizes Child Labour

July 19, 2014

Contrary to the efforts across the globe to curb child labour, Bolivia has become the first nation to legalize it from age 10. Country’s Congress approved the legislation, and Vice-President Alvaro Garcia inked it into law in the absence of ..

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CBDT sets up panel to recommend steps to reduce litigation

July 19, 2014

In an unprecedented move, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)set up a six-member panel to examine the “efficacy” of the existing primary litigation mechanism in the Income Tax (IT) Department. The step has been taken in the wake of ..

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German World Cup-winning captain Philipp Lahm retires

July 19, 2014

Philipp Lahm, the captain of Germany’s football team, announced his retirement from international football. His retirement announcement comes just five days after Germany led by him bagged its fourth football World Cup defeating Argentina in the final of the 2014 ..

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Typhoon Rammasun (Glenda) hits Philippines

July 19, 2014

Even as the Philippines was trying to recover from the destruction caused by super typhoon Haiyan last year, another typhoon Rammasun smashed large parts of the Philippines killing one person and forcing hundreds of thousands to take shelter in evacuation ..

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Malaysia Airlines aircraft MH17 crashed in Ukraine

July 18, 2014

In a tragic and shocking incident, Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 (MH17/MAS17), a commercial aircraft on its scheduled flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, crashed in east Ukraine. It is suspected to have been shot down with a BUK surface-to-air missile. ..

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SC notice to all states and UTs on the issue of legalizing euthanasia

July 18, 2014

The Supreme Court has issued notice to all states and Union territories on a plea for legalizing passive euthanasia. The apex court issued the notice on a petition filed with it, saying the question of passive euthanasia (mercy killing) needs ..

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Business 20 (B20) Australia Summit opens in Sydney

July 18, 2014

The business leaders of G20 countries held a meeting named Business 20 (B20) Australia Summit in Sydney. They issued a blueprint for G20 leaders to boost economic and job growth and make global economy more resilient to deal with any ..

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