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Government nod for parallel sea route from Port Blair to Baratang
The Union Shipping Ministry has given permission to the Andaman & Lakshadweep Harbour Works Department for a parallel sea route from Port Blair to Baratang in the Andamans. Sea route The sea route will serve as the entry point to ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Government announces RS. 745 Crore Package for J & K
PM Modi visited J&K on the occasion of Diwali to review the relief and rehabilitation efforts. In a press release he stated that ‘good governance, quick restoration of public infrastructure, revival of economic activity and creation of a conducive environment ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Government clears defence projects worth 80,000 cr
The Defence Acquisition Council has given the clearance to defence projects amounting to 80,000 cr. Multiple deals that involve either upgradation of equipments or capability enhancement of the Navy were given approval. Other projects that have been approved are:- Indigenous ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Government grounds entire fleet of Sukhoi-30, each aircraft to undergo technical check
In response to the recent crash of a Sukhoi-30 plane in Pune, the Government has ordered the grounding of India’s entire fleet of Sukhoi-30 airplanes pending technical checks on each of them. Preliminary findings A Sukhoi-30 MKI had crashed in ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Birth anniversary of Sardar Patel, 31 October to be celebrated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
The Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, which falls on 31 October, will be celebrated as National Integration Day of Rashtriya Ekta Divas from now on. Objective of the Commemoration The government will attempt to create awareness among the people ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
International Boxing Association (AIBA) suspends Sarita Devi
Indian boxer L.Sarita Devi has been provisionally suspended by the AIBA for refusing to accept the bronze medal she won after losing the semifinal fight over a controversial decision at the 2014 Asian Games. Suspension Along with Sarita Devi, her ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Government approves four strategic rail lines along China border
The Central Government has granted approval to four out of the 14 identified strategic rail lines. The project has been in deliberation for years. High Level Meeting At a high level meeting of officials from the Planning Commission, Ministry of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
India-Mexico sign pacts for space cooperation
India and Mexico have signed pacts to cooperate in the field of space technology. Joint Commission meeting The pacts were signed at the sixth session of the Joint Commission meeting between India and Mexico that was held in New Delhi. ..