Page-14 of Current Affairs - March, 2014

Google launched indoor maps in India

March 11, 2014

The technology giant, Google launched indoor maps in India that would help users to access detailed floor plans indoor venues in India. Indoor maps enable users to view and navigate floor plans of several commercial locations viz. airports, shopping malls, ..

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Mr. Vince Chhabria to be first Indian-American judge in California

March 11, 2014

Indian-American attorney, Mr. Vince Chhabria (44) will become California’s first federal judge of South Asian descent.  At present, Mr. Chhabria serves as the Deputy City Attorney at the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office. He has represented San Francisco in defense of ..

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Punjab Cabinet approved the Backward Class quota for Jat community

March 10, 2014

The Punjab Cabinet approved the Backward Class (BC) status for the Jat and Jat Sikhs of the State.  Now, Jats and Jat Sikhs are the 69th and 70th community to be included in the category. As per the Punjab Cabinet ..

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Ukraine Crisis 2014: Impact of Ukraine Crisis on India

March 10, 2014

The ongoing political crisis in Ukraine will effect India due to following reasons: Immediate impact on India: The military stand-off situation of India would go worsen because Ukrainian military facility provides engines for military helicopters of Russian origin (that account ..

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Sri Lanka won the Asia Cup Cricket Tournament 2014

March 9, 2014

Sri Lanka won the 12th edition of Asia Cup Cricket Tournament 2014 by defeating defending champion Pakistan at Mirpur in Bangaldesh by five wickets. Sri Lanka equaled the record of India after winning the Asia cup for the fifth time. ..

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2014 Ukraine crisis: Crimean MPs' vote to join Russian Federation sparks outrage

March 9, 2014

The Parliament of Crimea asked Moscow to allow the region to accede to Russia and move forwards the date of a referendum on the region’s status from March 30 to March 16, 2014. In other words, Crimean Parliament requested to ..

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3rd BIMSTEC summit 2014 held in Myanmar

March 8, 2014

The 3rd BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Summit held at Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. About BIMSTEC summit 2014 Theme: “Partnership for Harmony and Prosperity”. Attended by:Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan and Nepal. ..

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“Ex-Surya Kiran Drills VI”- Joint military exercise of India and Nepal underway at Sailahandi

March 8, 2014

The armies of India and Nepal are jointly conducting the military exercise, known as Ex-Surya Kiran Drills VI, at Saljhandi in Rupandehi district, Nepal. About Indo-Nepal joint military exercise- “Ex-Surya Kiran Drills VI” In the two-week long exercise, both the ..

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“Stri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna”- special health scheme for women launched by NMDC

March 8, 2014

The North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NMDC) launched “Stri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna”- a special health scheme for women to bring services closer for those living in rural areas and unauthorized colonies. “Stri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna”- a special health scheme for women ..

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Indian acid attack victim Ms. Laxmi won International Women of Courage Award

March 8, 2014

Indian acid attack victim, Ms. Laxmi won the prestigious International Women of Courage Award from the US First Lady Michelle Obama for successfully leading the campaign against acid attacks on women in India. About acid attack victim Ms. Laxmi Incident ..

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