Page-2 of Current Affairs - September, 2014

Hong Kong Tense

September 29, 2014

Thousands of pro-democracy protestors have chosen to remain grounded and not leave the protest site beating all attempts by the government to coerce them to leave. The protestors who are majorly young have staged an extraordinary revolution for democracy and ..

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ISIS advance in Syria despite airstrikes

September 29, 2014

The ISIS which has moved and acquired vast territories across Iraq and Syria and seemingly undeterred by the US-led airstrikes which have even claimed to have done major impacts on the group. The ISIS militants have already declared Syrian town ..

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India’s neighbours support PM Modi's call for International Yoga Day

September 29, 2014

In his address to the UNGA, Prime Minister Modi called for celebration of International Yoga Day on 21 June every year. He stated by ‘changing lifestyle’ and ‘creating consciousness’, one can deal with climate change. He claimed that the ancient ..

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Leander Paes, Marcin Matkowski clinch Malaysian Open doubles title

September 29, 2014

Indian Tennis Player Leander Paes and Polish Marcin Matkowski defeated second seeded Jamie Murray and John Peers to win the doubles title at the Malaysian Open held in Kuala Lumpur. They beat their opponents 3-6, 7-6(5), 10-5 in 90 minutes. ..

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Taiwan rejects Chinese merger plan

September 29, 2014

Chinese President, Xi Jinping, had called for Taiwan’s merger with mainland China and formation of a ‘one country, two systems’ government. The Taiwanese Government’s Mainland Affairs Council has, however, rejected the plan. Taiwan was a part of China till the ..

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ISRO gets ready for the launch of IRNSS 1C

September 29, 2014

IRNSS 1C, the next satellite in India’s IRNSS (Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System) series, is set to be launched on October 9 by ISRO. IRNSS 1C will be launched on a PSLV C26 from Sriharikota. The satellite is similar to, ..

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Yogeshwar Dutt wins wrestling gold in Asian Games

September 29, 2014

In the the 17th Asian Games , at Incheon, South Korera, the 31 year old Yogeshwar Dutt came first place to win the gold medal in wrestling. He defeated Zalimkhan Yusupov of Tajikistan to win the gold. He is the ..

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Prime Minister announces Lifetime Visas for PIOs, Visa on Arrival for US visitors

September 29, 2014

In his speech addressing Indian-Americans at Madison Square Garden, PM Modi announced lifetime visas for PIOs (Persons of Indian origin). In additional reforms, he said that PIO card holders staying for a long term will not have to report at ..

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Key Points: PM Modi's address to UN General Assembly

September 29, 2014

PM Modi’s first speech before the UNGA has been commended by his supporters and critics alike. He touched upon various topics concerning India and the world in his address, which was delivered in Hindi. The speech which lasted a little ..

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107th birth anniversary of Bhagat Singh celebrated

September 29, 2014

Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh’s 107th birth anniversary was celebrated throughout the nation on the 28th of September 2014. Bhagat Singh was born in Jaranwala Tehsil in the Lyallpur district of the province of Punjab in British India. He was a revolutionary ..

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