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Google agrees to provide 'Right to be Forgotten'
Google has launched a service to allow Europeans to ask for personal data to be removed from online search results. It will now be possible for Europeans to request Google for the removal of their personal data from online search ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2014
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Real Madrid defeats Atletico to clinch Champions League title
Real Madrid clinched the Champions League for a record 10th time beating Atletico Madrid in the final match held in Lisbon, Portugal. The UEFA Champions League which is popular as Champions League, is an annual continental club football competition organized ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2014
Category: Sports Current Affairs
“SOLAR-JET”: An EU project makes “solar” kerosene from sunlight
A research project named “SOLAR-JET” funded by the European Union (EU) has produced the world’s first “solar” jet fuel from water and carbon dioxide (CO2). Scientists have for the first time successfully showed the entire production chain for renewable kerosene, ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2014
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Indian Alphonso Mangoes banned in European Union
The 28-nation bloc European Union (EU) has imposed a temporary ban on the import of Alphonso mangoes, the king of fruits, and 4 vegetables from India effective from May 1, 2014. The move by EU has led to protests from ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2014
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Hungary: Viktor Orban re-elected to a third term as Prime Minister of Hungary
Viktor Orban reelected to a third term as Prime Minister of Hungary. He declared victory in Hungary’s parliamentary election, winning a second consecutive term. Orban’s Fidesz party won 44.6% of the vote. Political Carrier: –First premiership (1998–2002) –In opposition (2002–2010) –Second premiership (2010-2014) –Third ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2014
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Ukraine crisis: NATO suspends civilian and military co-operation with Russia
Following Russia’s annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea region, NATO suspended all practical civilian and military co-operation with Russia. Russia’s annexation is being considered as a threat to European security. The 28-member NATO bloc gathered in Brussels (Belgium) for their first meeting since Russia’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2014
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Ukraine crisis 2014: G8 Summit in Russia cancelled
The US and top economic powers have cancelled the G8 Summit to build pressure on Russia against its military action in Ukraine. The leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the US, the President of the European ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2014
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Indian soldiers of World War I to be honoured by UK
The United Kingdom (UK) will honour the Indian soldiers, who participated in World War-I (WW-I) as part of British India, through a series of events to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the conflict of World War I that was started ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2014
Category: International / World Current Affairs