Page-10 of Current Affairs - March, 2014

Karnataka won the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2013-14

March 18, 2014

Karnataka won the Vijay Hazare Cricket Trophy 2013-14 by defeating Railways by four wickets at the EdenGardens in Kolkata. For the first time, Karnataka won the Vijay Hazare trophy. Its’ Karnataka’s hat-trick title, as they already won the Ranji Trophy ..

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SBI Life Insurance to appeal against the order of IRDA to refund Rs.275 crore

March 18, 2014

The Private sector life insurer, SBI Life Insurance would appeal against the order of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) to refund Rs.275 crore to the policy holders of Dhanaraksha Plus Limited Premium Paying Term (LPPT), a group insurance policy. ..

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Assam and Nagaland became first States to get Plastic Photo Identity Card

March 18, 2014

Nagaland and Assam will be the first two states to be issued plastic Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The new plastic EPICs have many scientific features viz. a hologram with coded details of the ..

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EC sets up multi-agency grid to curb use of black money in polls

March 18, 2014

The Election Commission set up a multi-agency grid of revenue and security intelligence agencies to curb the use of black money in Lok Sabha and assembly polls. The intelligence agencies include the officials from income tax intelligence and investigations, Financial ..

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President's Standard and Colours Award to 112 Helicopter Unit & No. 4 Base Repair Depot

March 18, 2014

The President of India and the Supreme Commander of Indian defense forces, Mr. Pranab Mukherjee awarded the prestigious President’s Standard to 112 Helicopter Unit and President’s Colours to No. 4 Base Repair Depot of Indian Air Force at Kanpur, Uttar ..

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Ms Soma Mondal appointed first Women director of NALCO

March 18, 2014

Ms Soma Mondal appointed as the first female director (commercial) of Navratna Public Sector Unit (PSU) National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO). Previously, Ms. Mondal was working with the company as executive director (marketing) at Nalco’s corporate office. Note: NALCO is ..

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“U & Me Against Dengue” – National Campaign launched

March 18, 2014

A national campaign has been launched against the dengue disease titled “U & Me Against Dengue” in six Indian cities with a joint partnership of private and public firm. National campaign- “U & Me Against Dengue” Joint effort of AIIMS, ..

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Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan: Canara Bank’s Brand ambassador

March 18, 2014

The public sector lender, Canara Bank announced cricketer Shikhar Dhawan as its brand ambassador. Objective: To gear up for the next phase of banking with a special focus on the country’s youth. Canara Bank is not the first public sector ..

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“9969777888”-Mumbai police launched free SMS helpline for women travelling alone

March 18, 2014

The Mumbai Police launched a free SMS service for ensuring safety of women traveling alone or in odd hours. Under ‘Travel Safe When Alone’ initiative, any women before taking an auto rickshaw or taxi could message the registration number of the vehicle to ..

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Mr. Amitabh Kant appointed as new DIPP Secretary

March 17, 2014

Mr. Amitabh Kant appointed as Secretary of Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP). He succeeded Mr. Saurabh Chandra. Mr. Kant is a 1980 batch Kerala cadre Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer. At present, he is CEO and MD of ..

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