Page-20 of Current Affairs - March, 2014

“Braigo”- a low-cost Braille printer invented by Indian-origin boy Shubham Banerjee

March 3, 2014

The Indian-origin, Master Shubham Banerjee (12) invented Braigo, a low-cost Braille printer by using toy construction Lego pieces in USA.  About Braigo, a low-cost Braille printer A mash-up of Braille and LEGO. Cost: $350. Designed from the Lego Mindstorms EV3 ..

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President’s rule imposed in Andhra Pradesh

March 2, 2014

President Mr. Pranab Mukherjee approved the Telengana Bill and on the recommendation of the Union Cabinet imposed President’s Rule in Andhra Pradesh.  Why President’s rule imposed in Andhra Pradesh? Due to the resignation of Mr. N. Kiran Kumar Reddy from ..

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Zero AIDS Discrimination Day launched on March 1

March 1, 2014

For the first time, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) launched its Zero Discrimination Day on March 1 in Beijing, China, to support those who are infected by HIV/AIDS. About Zero Discrimination Day 2014 Motto: To call the ..

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Chennai’s Ennore Port officially renamed as Kamarajar Port

March 1, 2014

The Ennore Port Limited of Chennai officially renamed as Kamarajar Port Ltd. after the veteran Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Mr. Kumarasami Kamarajar. Mr. Kamarajar was known for his pioneering efforts including introducing the free noon-meal ..

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Freedom fighter “Maulana Hasrat Mohani’s postage stamp released by Vice President of India

March 1, 2014

The Vice President of India, Mr. M. Hamid Ansari released the commemorative postage stamp of Freedom fighter “Maulana Hasrat Mohani” in New Delhi. About Freedom fighter Maulana Hasrat Mohani Born: January 1,1875 in Mohan , United Province, British India. Died: ..

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Indian-origin men win Heinz Awards in US

March 1, 2014

Indian-origin men, Professor Abraham Verghese and Mr. Sanjeev Arora are among the five recipients who won the 19th Heinz awards 2013 and will be honored in Pittsburgh on April 3, 2014. Each winner will receive a cash award of $250,000 ..

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Dr. Madan Babu won the Protein Science Young Investigator Award for 2014

March 1, 2014

An Indian-born scientist, Dr. M Madan Babu won the Protein Science Young Investigator Award for 2014 at Cambridge, UK. He got the award for his effort in the field of biological system and to understand intrinsically disordered proteins and gene regulation ..

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German Chancellor Ms. Angela Merkel awarded Israel's highest civilian honor

March 1, 2014

The German Chancellor Ms. Angela Merkel awarded the Presidential Medal of Distinction (Israel’s highest civilian honor) by the President of Israel, Mr. Shimon Peres. She was awarded with this medal for her firm commitment to the security of Israel along ..

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National Lok Adalat to be held in Nagpur on April 12, 2014

March 1, 2014

Due to large number of pending cases, the District Legal Services Authority is organizing a National Lok Adalat at Nagpur on April 12, 2014. The National Lok Adalat will be conducted at all levels right from the Supreme Court, High ..

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NTPC to set up Kajra Thermal Project in Bihar

March 1, 2014

NTPC will set up a 1,320 MW thermal power project at Kajra in Lakhisarai district of Bihar. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between NTPC, Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) and Lakhisarai Bijlee Company Private Limited (LBCPL) at Patna ..

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