Page-14 of Current Affairs - June, 2014

East India Company launches new office in Qatar

June 12, 2014

The East India Company which had ventured into India in around 1600 AD for the purpose of trade and which later became the precursor of British rule in India has launched a new office in the Qatari capital of Doha ..

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India, China decide to add a new fillip to economic ties

June 12, 2014

In a bid to explore “untapped opportunities”, India and China have together decided to infuse a new momentum in their economic relationship. The steps in this direction include establishing industrial parks to take the bilateral trade beyond current $ 65 ..

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Russia gives in-principle nod on India’s nuclear liability law

June 12, 2014

Russia has in principle agreed on Civil Liability Nuclear Damage Act 2010 with India. This paves the way for signing a contract for unit 3 and 4 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in July, 2014.  In April, 2014, a ..

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Cyclone Nanauk moves towards Oman, monsoon to reach Maharashtra, Gujarat in few days

June 12, 2014

“Nanauk”, the tropical cyclone that emerged in the east-central Arabian Sea is likely to hit Oman on June 15, 2014. Due to the influence of the cyclone, Delhi witnessed an unexpected hike in moisture levels which caused rain bringing the soaring ..

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Dilip Kumar’s autobiography ‘The Substance and the Shadow’ released

June 12, 2014

Indian cinema’s legendary actor Dilip Kumar’s autobiography ‘The Substance and the Shadow’ that narrates his life since birth was launched. The book is written by author and former journalist Udaya Tara Nayar which chronicles the thespian’s ups and downs in his ..

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Madhya Pradesh to restore Mahatma’s Tolstoy Farm

June 12, 2014

During his visit to South Africa, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan pledged to donate Rs. 1 crore for the restoration of Mahatma Gandhi’s Tolstoy Farm in the country, a place where he first began his Satyagraha. The place ..

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Infosys appoints Vishal Sikka as new CEO

June 12, 2014

Infosys has appointed former SAP AG top executive Vishal Sikka as Chief Executive Officer. It is for the first time the company has not selected one of its founders for the role, as it looks to recapture market share and ..

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UPSC Civil Services results out, 1,122 candidates selected

June 12, 2014

Union Public Services Commission (UPSC) which conducts Civil Services Examination among other exams has released the list of candidates to be appointed to the various civil services posts namely IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS and Groups A and B of the ..

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