Page-9 of Current Affairs - June, 2014

NTPC seeks revocation of ban on Lata Tapovan Hydro Power Project

June 16, 2014

NTPC has filed a plea seeking continuation of work on its Lata Tapovan Hydro Power Project in Uttarakhand that was put on hold following the Supreme Court’s May 7 order. The apex court has issued notice to the government in this regard. ..

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Maharashtra legislation to ban dance bars across the state

June 16, 2014

In a bid to impose a ban on dance bars across state, the Maharashtra assembly passed a law which amends Maharashtra Police Act which banned performance of bar dancers in all hotels, bars and restaurants. In 2005, while banning dance ..

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DLF is India's first realty company to get ISO 9001: 2008 certification

June 16, 2014

Realty behemoth DLF has become India’s first real estate firm to get ISO 9001:2008 quality certification for development of housing and commercial projects. DLF Home Developers Ltd, an arm of DLF, has received ISO 9001:2008 certification after meeting the rigorous ..

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Russia turns off gas supply to Ukraine after talks fail

June 16, 2014

The tension between Russia and Ukraine has further intensified with Russia cutting off the gas supply to Ukraine. Both countries blamed the other for the failure of talks in Kiev. ​ The gas issue is one more dispute between the ..

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"Gauravi"- India’s first One-Stop Crisis Centre opens in Bhopal

June 16, 2014

The Government of Madhya Pradesh has launched ‘Gauravi’– India’s first One-Stop Crisis Centre (OSCC) at J. P. Hospital in Bhopal. The centre will help women who are victims of violence by enabling them to register an FIR, medical treatment, psychological ..

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Queen Elizabeth confers Knighthood upon Indian-origin physicist Prof. Tejinder Virdee

June 15, 2014

Professor Tejinder Virdee, a noted Indian-origin physicist known for his work for the Large Hadron Collider, was conferred an honorary knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II in recognition to his contribution to the field of science. Prof. Virdee of Imperial College ..

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Australia pips Netherlands to retain men’s hockey World Cup 2014

June 15, 2014

Australia defeated The Netherlands to retain the men’s hockey World Cup title in the final played at the Kyocera Stadium, Hague (The Netherlands​). For Australia it is second successive World Cup victory. ​ Australia and The Netherlands were standing against each other ..

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IUCN releases Red List of Threatened Species – FIFA World Cup 2014 mascot "Brazilian three-banded Armadillo" enlisted as Vulnerable

June 15, 2014

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) released the Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2014. As of now, the Red List has 73,686 assessed species, of which ..

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Miss Marwadi Nepal 2014: Indian-origin Dakshina Agrawal wins the title

June 15, 2014

Indian-origin Dakshnia Agrawal (24) has bagged the ‘Miss Marwadi Nepal 2014’ title during the second edition of the beauty contest organized in Kathmandu, Nepal. The model received the title at a function held by Indian-origin ‘Marwadi’ business community. Vishaka Agrawal (22) ..

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BHEL commissions Rampur Hydro Electric Project in Himachal Pradesh

June 14, 2014

Government-owned power equipment manufacturer Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) commissioned 68 MW Unit at the Rampur Hydro Electric Project in Himachal Pradesh. With this, BHEL has commissioned four units of the 412 MW hydro power plant of SJVN Limited. Rampur ..

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