Page-24 of Current Affairs - March, 2014

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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“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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