Page-22 of Current Affairs - October, 2014
Centre announces Rs. 286 Crore for flood hit Assam
After an aerial survey of flood hit areas in the NER (North Eastern Region), the Home Minister Rajnath Singh announced additional central assistance for Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh. Memorandum on Flood Damages The Home Minister asked the Government of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Vayoshreshtha Samman 2014
Vayoshreshtha Samman or The National Awards for Senior Citizens were presented by Sumitra Mahajan, Speaker of Lok Sabha in the presence of Thaawar Chand Gehlot, Union Minster for Social Justice & Empowerment and Minister of State Sudarshan Bhagat. The government has ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Nation celebrates Gandhi and Shastri Jayanti
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Key Outcomes of Narendra Modi's US visit
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Nagaland clinches Subroto Cup U-14 Trophy
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Justice GS Singhvi appointed chairman of Competition Appellate Tribunal
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Afghanistan and United States sign Bilateral Security Agreement
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Yudh Abhyas 2014 concludes at Ranikhet
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 ..