Page-11 of Current Affairs - March, 2014

ESPNcricinfo Awards 2013: “Sachin Tendulkar”- Cricketer of the Generation

March 21, 2014

Indian Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has been voted the cricketer of the generation by a 50-member jury of current and former cricketers and journalists. The award is meant to honour the most outstanding cricketer between the years 1993 and 2013. The ..

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“Great Eared Nightjar” spotted first time in Kollam’s Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary

March 21, 2014

As per the annual bird survey at the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary, a brood of the highly elusive nocturnal forest bird, the Great Eared Nightjar was spotted first time in Kollam, Kerala. Earlier, it was recorded from the Siruvani foothills in ..

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“RapiDot Diagnostic Kit” developed by Indian researchers to detect virus in shrimps

March 21, 2014

The Mangalore-based College of Fisheries developed a diagnostic kit for the detection of white spot virus in shrimps. The technology developed with funding assistance from the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, New Delhi.  About RapiDot Diagnostic Kit ..

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Mr. Khushwant Singh: Noted writer & journalist passed away

March 20, 2014

Prolific author and journalist Mr. Khushwant Singh (99) passed away due to cardiac arrest in New Delhi. He was best known for his trenchant secularism, his humour, and an abiding love for poetry. About Mr. Khushwant Singh Born: February 2, ..

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Union Government mulls to build 200 low cost airports

March 19, 2014

The Government of India (GoI) announced to build 200 low cost airports in the next 20 years. Objective: To expand connectivity to Tier-II and Tier-III cities. Benefit: The development of low-frills airports will significantly reduce the cost of operations. Plan of Aviation ..

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Indian firm VNL's solar-powered ‘WorldGSM’ mobile tower architecture launched in Ghana to deliver affordable services in villages

March 19, 2014

The Indian telecom equipment-maker, Vihaan Networks Ltd (VNL) launched its’ solar-powered ‘WorldGSM’ mobile tower architecture, an environment-friendly and cost-effective mobile system, to deliver affordable services in villages. Objective: To promote access to electronic services viz. broadcasting, the Internet, multimedia service ..

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Former SC judge Mr. BN Srikrishna appointed as chairman of Financial Planning Standards Board India (FPSB)

March 19, 2014

Retired Supreme Court judge, Mr. BN Srikrishna appointed as the Chairman of Financial Planning Standards Board India (FPSB). He succeeded Mr. Dhirendra Swarup. About Mr. BN Srikrishna Retired Supreme Court Judge. Served as the Chief Justice of Kerala High Court. Also served as ..

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Sahitya Akademi Award 2013

March 19, 2014

The President of Sahitya Akademi, Dr.Viswanath Prasad Tiwari presented prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award 2013 at the annual “Festival of Letters” in New Delhi. Sahitya Akademi Award 2013 to Famous poets:  Rabindra Sarkar (Assamese), Subodh Sarkar (Bengali), Anil Boro (Bodo), Sitaram Sapolia (Dogri), Chinu ..

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