Page-21 of Current Affairs - October, 2014

Government to launch National Career Service Portal

October 4, 2014

The Labour Ministry is set to Launch a National Career Service Portal which will serve as an intermediary between job-seekers and job-providers. This project was originally proposed under the UPA government with an outlay of 150 cr as part of ..

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After 16 years, India wins hockey gold at the Asian Games

October 4, 2014

After a gap of 16 years, India defeated Pakistan in the Men’s Hockey finals of the Asian Games , to win the gold medal.  India had earlier won the gold in 1966 and 1998, while  Pakistan has clinched the gold ..

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Government announces Rs. 20 lakh for each village Panchayat for the clean India mission.

October 4, 2014

More than 2,47,000 gram panchayats across the country will receive Rs. 20 lakh each per annum for the Clean India campaign of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan that was launched by the PM on October 2. The discretion as to what project/work ..

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E-rickshaws recognized as special category three-wheeled vehicles

October 3, 2014

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highway has issued a notification amending the Motor Vehicles Act, allowing e-rickshaws to ply in New Delhi. Earlier, a Delhi HC judgment had banned e-rickshaws due to safety concerns. But, the Centre has recognized ..

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Election Commission guidelines on financial transparency

October 3, 2014

ECI’s (Election Commission of India) guidelines on financial transparency came into effect on October 1, 2014. The order was, however, passed on August 29. Mode of holding funds and making payments It is now virtually mandatory for political parties to ..

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Home Ministry issues notification for lifetime validity of PIO Cards

October 3, 2014

Within days of the PM’s announcement of lifetime visas for PIOs, the notification for the same has been issued by the Centre. Notification The notification amends the rules of the PIO Card Scheme so that new recipients of PIO cards ..

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International day of Non-Violence celebrated

October 2, 2014

The International Day of Non-violence is being celebrated throughout the world on October 2, 2014 the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. This Day is observed by all countries of the UN and it promotes the principles of non-violence through education ..

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Sarita Devi faces probe by AIBA for returning medal

October 2, 2014

Indian boxer Sarita Devi had refused to accept her bronze medal in the lightweight 57-60 kg category at the Asian Games. The boxer handed the medal to South Korean silver medalist Park Ji-na, to whom she had suffered a controversial ..

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