Page-10 of Current Affairs - October, 2014

HRD ministry to introduce Tithi Bhojan in Schools in Mid Day Meal scheme

October 17, 2014

The Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister has announced its decision to introduce the practice of ‘Tithi Bhojan’ as a part of the Mid Day Meal scheme. The HRD Minister headed a meeting of the Empowered Committee on Mid Day Meal ..

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IndiGo places order for 250 latest Airbus A-320 neo planes

October 17, 2014

IndiGo, the airline with the largest market share, has announced plans to expand its fleet or airplanes. The airline has placed an order for 250 of Airbus’ latest A320 neo planes. The order is being valued at $25 bn. In ..

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First meeting of bilateral border mechanism between India-China held

October 17, 2014

The first meeting of the talks on the bilateral border under the framework of the Border Affairs Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (BAWMCC) was held on October 16. The focus of the talks was on issues of mutual interest ..

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Switzerland to examine Black Money info requests on priority basis

October 17, 2014

A High Level meeting took place in Berne between India’s Revenue Secretary and his Swiss counterpart, State Secretary for International Financial Matters to discuss tax matters. Various multilateral and bilateral tax and financial issues were discussed. Both sides agreed to ..

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Restoration works continues in Andhra Pradesh, Centre gives Rs. 1000 Crore

October 17, 2014

Relief and rehabilitation efforts were taking place to the fullest extent in Andhra Pradesh, as the state tries to get back to normal. Meanwhile, PM Modi announced interim relief of Rs. 1,000 cr for Andhra Pradesh. PM Visit PM Modi arrived ..

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India successfully launches IRNSS 1C

October 17, 2014

IRNSS 1C, the next satellite in India’s IRNSS (Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System) series, was launched successfully on October 16 by ISRO. IRNSS 1C was launched on a PSLV C26 from Sriharikota. The satellite is similar to, and follows the ..

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India-Canada hold Strategic Dialogue

October 16, 2014

The second India-Canada Strategic Dialogue was held in New Delhi on October 14. The dialogue was co-chaired by Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird.  Baird who is on a five day visit, also ..

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Pakistan launched housing project in Sri Lanka

October 16, 2014

Pakistan has launched a project to build houses in Mannar in Sri Lanka. A cheque of $ 1 mn has been handed over to Sri Lanka by the Pakistan side to carry out the project. Nature of the project The ..

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World Standards Day Observed on October 14

October 16, 2014

The World Standards Day was celebrated in most countries across the globe on 14 October. World Standards Day is celebrated annually on 14th of October to mark the development of voluntary engineering and scientific standards. Aim of World Standards Day ..

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Inflation drops to 2.38% , five-year low

October 16, 2014

According to provisional estimates for the month of September 2014, WPI (Wholesale Price Index) based inflation has fallen to 2.38% which is a five year low.  This is mainly attributed to the decline in food and fuel prices.  Also, the ..

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