Page-21 of Current Affairs - September, 2014

Nalanda University in Bihar reopens after 800 years

September 3, 2014

Approximately 800 years after the ancient education institution was ruined, on September 1, 2014, Nalanda University (also known as University of Nalanda), in Bihar’s Rajgir district, commenced its first academic session. Nalanda is a Central University in Rajgir, about 55 ..

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BSNL and MTNL to be merged by July 2015

September 3, 2014

In its presentation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Department of Telecommunications(DoT), Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, has set a cutoff date: July 31, 2015, for closing the much debated merger of stressed state-run telecom companies, BSNL (Bharat Sanchar ..

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Global Competitiveness List 2014-15: India slides down to 71st rank

September 3, 2014

Challenging economic environment for most of the last year has pushed India down to 71st position in an yearly Global Competitiveness List 2014-15, released by the Geneva-based World Economic Forum (WEF). India has the lowest position amongst the 5 BRICS ..

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Disposal of loan proposals should be time-bound: RBI  

September 3, 2014

In order to speed up the process of credit decision, the RBI has asked banks to set up a timeline for clearance of loan proposals, but did not assign a specific time frame for the same. RBI in its notification ..

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Amitabh Bachchan rules hearts of the Twitterrati

September 2, 2014

The towering legend of Bollywood has crossed a 10 million followers mark on Twitter which makes him the most followed man in India. Mr. Amitabh Bachchan, the man who needs no introduction is much more than a Bollywood superstar. He ..

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Modi’s Japan tour a big hit

September 2, 2014

PM Narendra Modi known for his exceptional style and elegance has won the Japanese hearts by his special gestures and words. Overwhelmed by the great hospitality and respect offered by his Japanese counterpart, Mr. Modi expressed his gratitude for such ..

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US forces take on Al-Shabaab in Somalia

September 2, 2014

United States had declared Al-Shabaab to be a terrorist outfit which is linked to al-Qaeda. It has been targeting the leaders of the group in 2013. In a recent event, taking control of eroding situation, US forces conducted special raids ..

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UN to investigate ISIS war crimes in Iraq

September 2, 2014

The Iraqi government has asked UN to investigate the human atrocities committed by ISIS militants during their rampant progression of occupation and destruction in the country. The Geneva based body has taken serious cognizance of the situation and has agreed ..

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