Page-12 of Current Affairs - October, 2014

Combined Commanders' Conference held in New Delhi

October 18, 2014

PM Modi and other political leaders and senior bureaucrats met top military officers at the war room of the Defence Ministry. This Combined Commanders’ Conference is the first meeting of the PM with the commanders of the three wings of ..

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Statutory warning to be on both sides of Cigarrettes packs

October 17, 2014

The Union Health Ministry has issued a gazette notification amending the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labelling) Rules, 2008 to change the specifications of the statutory warning that cigarette packs carry. Scenario prior to notification Prior to this ..

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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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