Page-2 of Current Affairs - October, 2014
Government submits list of 627 people having illegal accounts in foreign banks to SC
The Centre has submitted a list of people having illegal accounts in foreign banks to the Supreme Court (SC), who handed it over to the SC appointed SIT (Special Investigation Team) Attorney-General Mukul Rohatgi filed a set of three documents ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Butterfly survey conducted in Periyar Tiger Reserve
A four-day long butterfly survey was conducted by 152 persons consisting of volunteers and experts. During the survey of the Periyar Tiger Reserve located in Idukki district of Kerala, 246 species of butterflies were found. Conducting the survey The survey ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Latest ICC Test team rankings: India stands on 6th place
Thanks to its loss to Pakistan in a match of the Abu Dhabi Test Series, India dropped to sixth place in ICC’s Test rankings. This ranking change shall remain irrespective of how the rest of the Abu Dhabi Test series ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Government announces TB-Mission 2020
TB Mission 2020 is a Government of India initiative to eliminate TB or Tuberculosis in India by 2020. This mission was announced by the Health Minister at WHO’s Global TB Symposium in Barcelona. The symposium was titled ‘Moving out of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Surya Prakash appointed as Chairman of Prasar Bharti
Surya Prakash, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Prasar Bharti for a period of three years. Prakash’s name was recommended by a three member committee. The Committee comprised of:- Vice President Hamid Ansari, who is also ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Garhwal rifles wins Cambrian Patrol
A team from the Indian Army beat 140 other participants to win the gold medal in the Cambrian Patrol that was held in UK between October 17 to 26. The Indian team consisted on 8 Garhwal Rifles. Earlier, a team ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Government to provide VSAT link for MGNREGA workers in 477 blocks
MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) workers in around 477 blocks across all States will get their wages regularly after introduction of VSAT connectivity by the end of 2014. A SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) will be constituted to ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Chhatpuja Celebrated
Chhatpuja is an ancient festival celebrated by Hindus and Jains alike. It is believed to be the only Vedic Festival dedicated to the Hindu Sun God, Surya, and Chhathi Maiya, a Vedic Goddess. The Chhat Puja is performed to thank the Sun God for sustaining life and ..