Page-3 of Current Affairs - June, 2014

East India Company issues Sachin Tendulkar with rare coin

June 25, 2014

In a tribute to Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, UK’s luxury goods brand East India Company issued an exclusive legal tender gold coin worth 12,000 pound sterling. The company will issue only 210 gold coins, each weighing precisely 200g, to pay ..

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June 25: World observes International Seafarer's Day

June 25, 2014

June 25 was observed as International Seafarer’s Day across the world. The day is observed as an expression of thanks to the seafarers for their contribution to the economy and civil society of the world, also for risks and personal ..

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UP Govt increased retirement age of State Election Commissioner to 68 years

June 25, 2014

The Uttar Pradesh Government enhanced the retirement age of State Election Commissioner (SEC) from 65 to 68 years. The UP government amended the UP State Election Commission (Panchayat and Local bodies) (services and conditions of services) Rules 1994 to increase ..

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June 25 obeserved as World Vitiligo Day

June 25, 2014

June 25 was observed as World Vitiligo Day across the world. The day specifically focuses people with vitiligo disease. The day is observed with an aim to focus on vitiligo through international collaborative research and public awareness programmes about the ..

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RBI permits NBFCs to work as Business Correspondents of banks

June 24, 2014

With a view to achieve financial inclusion, the Reserve Bank of India has allowed Non-Banking Finance Companies to operate as Business Correspondents (BCs) of banks, permitting them to offer limited services. Banks will be allowed to work with non-deposit taking NBFCs as BCs. Until ..

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World Bank recommends reforms in power distribution

June 24, 2014

The World Bank has suggested that power distribution utilities in India must be freed from Government interference and their management must be professionalized. In a report released by the bank, it suggested the government to give top priority to reforms ..

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India extends ban on import of milk items from China till June 2015

June 24, 2014

The Indian government extended the ban on imports of milk and its products from China till June 2015. With this the ban on import of milk and milk products (including chocolates and chocolate products and candies/ confectionery/ food preparations with ..

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Amma pharmacies to be launched across Tamil Nadu

June 24, 2014

The AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu has decided to open 100 Amma Marunthagam (pharmacies) across the state. The move is likely to win more goodwill for chief minister J Jayalalithaa. The state already have some other welfare schemes like Amma ..

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Air India Ltd becomes member of Star Alliance

June 24, 2014

Air India Ltd has joined the Star Alliance group of carriers. The move could help enhance revenues at the loss-making state-run air carrier. Thus, Air India has become Star Alliance’s 27th member. How Air India will benefit from the membership ..

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125th anniversary of Salar Jung museum

June 24, 2014

Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad, Telangana celebrated its 125th anniversary in June 2014. The art museum located at Darushifa, on the bank of the Musi River in the city of Hyderabad was established in 1951 and is one of the ..

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