Page-19 of Current Affairs - March, 2014

CCEA nod for hiking fixed cost of Urea

March 3, 2014

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved Rs 350/tonne increase in the fixed cost for urea plants in reference to the Group of Minister’s recommendations. For urea plants, the fixed cost includes salary and wage expenses, contract labour, repair ..

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CCEA approves opening of 54 new KVs in 12 FYP

March 3, 2014

The Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the opening of 54 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) during the 12th Five Year Plan. The KVs are considered as model schools in terms of physical infrastructure, teaching resources, curriculum and academic performance.  New ..

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“Venom GT”- world's fastest car recorded 435 km/hr (270 Miles/hr)

March 3, 2014

The US car manufacturer Hennessey developed the world’s fastest car “ Venom GT” with a top speed of an incredible 435 km/hr. The firm set a new record for the fastest car in the world during a test run at ..

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Eminent painter Mr. Prokash Karmakar passed away

March 3, 2014

The veteran Indian painter Mr. Prokash Karmakar (81) passed away in Kolkata due to age related illness. The painter was best known for his landscapes and nudes.  About Mr. Prokash Karmakar Born: 1933 in Kolkata. Inspired by the works of ..

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India and Israel inked pacts on bilateral security relations

March 3, 2014

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (Government of India) and Israel signed three pacts to strengthen the efforts in the war against terror and beef up bilateral security relations. The pacts are Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty in Criminal Matters, Agreement on ..

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Dr. Janumaddi Hanumath Shastry: Veteran Telugu litterateur passed away

March 3, 2014

The well-known Telugu litterateur, Dr. Janumaddi Hanumath Sastry (90) passed away in Kapada town of Andhra Pradesh due to old age-related illness. About Dr. Janumaddi Hanumath Sastry Born: Rayadurg in Anantapur district on September 5, 1926. Awards: Kavitraya Jayanthi Puraskaram, ..

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India – Saudi Arabia signed defense cooperation deal

March 3, 2014

India and Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defense cooperation for greater exchange of information and training in New Delhi. The agreement was signed by Saudi Arabia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Nizar Bin Obaid Madani ..

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FNCCI & CII agree to organize Nepal-India Economic Summit every year

March 3, 2014

The Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and industry (FNCCI) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) have agreed to organize Nepal-India Economic Summit every year alternatively in the two countries. This was decided at a meeting of President of ..

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MTDC and Mehair launched seaplane service

March 3, 2014

The Maritime Energy Heli Air Services (MEHAIR) jointly with Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) launched the India’s first seaplane service from mainland at Mumbai, through which tourists will be taken by two Amphibian aircraft to tourist spots like water bodies ..

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Global Ayurveda Festival Kerala 2014

March 3, 2014

The second edition of Global Ayurveda Festival Kerala 2014 (GAF) held at Queen of Arabian Sea, Kochi in Kerala. About Global Ayurveda Festival Kerala 2014 Five days International Expo with more than 350 stalls. Chief Guest:Mauritius President Mr. Rajkeswar Puryaag. ..

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