Page-4 of Current Affairs - May, 2014

NASA designs high-tech cages to transport rats to ISS

May 28, 2014

The US space agency has developed high-tech cages to transport rodents from Earth to the International Space Station (ISS) to enable researchers to study the long-term effects of microgravity on mammalian Physiology.  These Rodent Habitat modules will first fly in ..

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Russia and China veto UN resolution to refer Syrian crisis to ICC

May 28, 2014

A draft UN resolution proposing Syrian crisis to be referred to the International Criminal Court (ICC) has been vetoed by Russia and China. The two permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) ignored the support for the measure ..

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New government, capital inflow make Rupee best performing Asia-Pacific currency

May 28, 2014

Strengthened by capital inflows and excitement about the new incoming government, the Rupee reached 11-month high which has made it the best performing currency in Asia-Pacific region against the US dollar so far in 2014. It has gained 5.3% since ..

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"Golden Quadrilateral" contributing in economic growth

May 28, 2014

The Golden Quadrilateral, the highway network that links many India’s four key cities – Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai thus connecting the major industrial, agricultural and cultural centres of India- is helping in the economic growth and national integrity of ..

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“Diamond Quadrilateral” for High-Speed Rail

May 28, 2014

The ruling BJP promised in the election manifestos for 2014 Lok Sabha election, introduction of High-Speed Rail (HSR) in the country. It pledged to build the Diamond Quadrilateral project – connecting four major cities of India located in four edges ..

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‘Father of Malaysian Hockey’ Sultan Azlan Shah passed away

May 28, 2014

Hockey pioneer and ‘Father of Malaysian Hockey’, Sultan Azlan Shah(86) passed away. He was known for his stupendous contribution to the sport for over 41 years – both as a player and an administrator. His intense love for hockey inspired ..

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Reliance India Ltd acquires Network18

May 28, 2014

Mukesh Ambani owned Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) is buying a majority stake in Raghav Bahl’s Network18 Media and Investments and its subsidiary TV18 Broadcast through Independent Media Trust (IMT), of which RIL is the only beneficiary. The RIL gave nod ..

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Ordinance promulgated to appoint Nripendra Misra as Principal Secretary

May 28, 2014

The Centre promulgated an ordinance to clear the way for retired IAS officer and former chairman of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Nripendra Misra’s appointment as Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ordinance expedited by the government designed ..

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