Page-18 of Current Affairs - March, 2014

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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Shyamala Gopinath Committee recommendations: Interest rates on FDs offered by Post Offices hiked by 0.2%

March 8, 2014

The Union Government decided to hike interest rates on fixed deposit schemes offered by post offices by up to 0.2 %. The decision to hike interest rates is taken on the recommendations of Shyamala Gopinath Committee.  As per the Shyamala ..

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16th Lok Sabha elections 2014 to be held from April 7, 2014 in 9-phases

March 8, 2014

The Chief election commissioner Mr. VS Sampath announced the schedule for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. Some Unique features of 16th Lok Sabha Elections:- For the first time, Voters will be able to exercise the “None Of The Above” (NOTA) option for ..

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16th Lok Sabha elections 2014 Schedule

March 8, 2014

Schedule of polling dates for all 543 Parliamentary constituencies. State – Constituency – Poll Date Andhra Pradesh – Adilabad – April 30, 2014 Andhra Pradesh – Peddapalle – April 30, 2014 Andhra Pradesh – Karimnagar – April 30, 2014 Andhra ..

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Ms. Sheila Dikshit: Former Delhi Chief Minister appointed as Kerala Governor

March 8, 2014

Former Delhi chief minister Ms. Sheila Dikshit (75) appointed as the Governor of Kerala by the President Mr. Pranab Mukherjee. Ms. Dikshit succeeded Mr. Nikhil Kumar, a former Delhi Police Commissioner. She became the 22nd Governor of Kerala. Ms Dixit formerly ..

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