Current Affairs - May, 2014

Google agrees to provide 'Right to be Forgotten'

May 31, 2014

Google has launched a service to allow Europeans to ask for personal data to be removed from online search results. It will now be possible for Europeans to request Google for the removal of their personal data from online search ..

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"Vitamin E" Beneficial or Harmful depends on its source

May 31, 2014

According to new research, certain forms of Vitamin A can be harmful for the lungs while certain other can be helpful in normal functioning of lungs. The research has found that a form of Vitamin E found in vegetable oils ..

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Peter Mutharika takes oath as President of Malawi

May 31, 2014

After being victorious in the recently held presidential polls in Malawi, Peter Mutharika (74) was sworn in as the new President of the southern African country. He will replace outgoing President Joyce Banda. Malawi (“The Warm Heart of Africa”) Malawi is a landlocked ..

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Army Chief endorsed as the new leader by Thai king

May 31, 2014

Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej (86) has backed the army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha, who captured power in a coup, to run Thailand. Why is Thailand under military rule? The political situation in Thailand has been restive for past few months. ..

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CSIR & IMD collaborate for joint production of "Drishti" System

May 31, 2014

In a major development in the field of aviation safety CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL), Bangalore and India Meteorological Department (IMD) inked a partnership pact for joint production of Drishti System; a sophisticated instrument for assessment of Runway visual range, which ..

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India’s Forex reserves up by $ 15.5 billion in FY'14: RBI

May 31, 2014

As per RBI, India’s foreign exchange (Forex) reserves jumped by $15.5 billion in the Financial Year (FY) ended March 2014. The reserves stood at $303.67 billion. As per data released by the RBI on India’s Forex status: On Balance of ..

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RBI tightens merger rules for NBFCs

May 31, 2014

According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) to take its prior approval before buying shares of other NBFCs or for merger and acquisition with another entity. This rule will be applicable to both deposit taking and ..

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Dalia Grybauskaite to become President of Lithuania for second consecutive term

May 31, 2014

Lithuania’s incumbent President Dalia Grybauskaite (58) has been declared the winner in the country’s run-off Presidential elections. She got 58% votes whereas her Social Democrat rival Zigmantas Balcytis only 42% votes. The election was held amid rising concerns in the ..

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