Page-18 of Current Affairs - October, 2014

Nation celebrates Gandhi and Shastri Jayanti

October 2, 2014

On 2 October 2014, India celebrated the birth anniversaries of two of its greatest leaders and freedom fighters, Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri, on October. Multiple events across the nation were held in remembrance of the two leaders. Various ..

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Key Outcomes of Narendra Modi's US visit

October 2, 2014

A joint editorial released by India and US highlighted the following developments in the bilateral relationship of the two countries:- Indo- US Investment Initiative Establishment of an Indo- US Investment Initiative led by the Ministry of Finance on the Indian ..

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Nagaland clinches Subroto Cup U-14 Trophy

October 2, 2014

Greenwood High School, Nagaland defeated Government Model High School, Chandigarh, 5-4 at the Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi to win the under 14 title in the 55th edition of the Subroto Cup. Awards The winning team was awarded Rs. 2.5 lakh ..

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Justice GS Singhvi appointed chairman of Competition Appellate Tribunal

October 2, 2014

Former Supreme Court Judge, G.S.Singhvi, has been appointed the Chairman of the Competition Appellate Tribunal. He retired from the Supreme Court in December 2013. Justice Singhvi fills in the position that has been vacant since Justice V.S.Sirpurkar retired as Chairman ..

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Afghanistan and United States sign Bilateral Security Agreement

October 2, 2014

After much delay, Afghanistan and US have signed a BSA (Bilateral Security Agreement) that will chart the course for the two countries post withdrawal of majority of American troops. The BSA was signed in Kabul. This long term security pact ..

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Yudh Abhyas 2014 concludes at Ranikhet

October 2, 2014

The Indo-US defence exercise titled Yudh Abhyas concluded near Ranikhet. The exercises, which commenced on September 17, were conducted in both Chaubbatia and Ranikhet. This edition of Yudh Abhyas, which lasted a total of 14 days, is the 10th of ..

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Key points from 'Chalein Saath Saath: Forward Together We Go'

October 2, 2014

The ‘Chalein Saath Saath: Forward Together We Go’ vision statement speaks of strengthening the strategic partnership between India and USA. This statement was released during PM Modi’s visit to Washington DC to meet President Obama. The statement expressed the following ..

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RBI keeps all key rates intact in fourth bi-monthly monetary policy

October 2, 2014

The RBI announced its fourth bi-monthly monetary policy on September 30, 2014. This follows the third bi-monthly monetary policy which was announced in August 2014. CRR The CRR of scheduled was kept unchanged at 4% of the bank’s NDTL (net ..

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Modi terms US visit a great success

October 2, 2014

PM Narendra Modi has termed his US visit a great success and a landmark in Indo-US relations. Modi was overwhelmed by the warmth and love he received at US. During his 5-day stay on US soils he had a very ..

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US Secret Service head resigns

October 2, 2014

US Secret Service director Julia Pierson, has submitted her resignation in lieu of the latest events which pointed many fingers at the security organisation. The resignation however came after the incident of an intruder who jumped the fence to gain ..

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