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Reserve Bank issue draft guidelines for ‘anytime anywhere’ Bharat Bill Payment System

August 9, 2014

With a view to introduce an ‘anytime anywhere payment system’, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued draft guidelines for the implementation of Bharat Bill Payment System (BPPS). The draft mentions the requirements and the basic framework of operating the ..

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Strange practice of aboriginal Martu people of Australia helped kangaroo population flourish

August 9, 2014

As per a study conducted by anthropologists, the practice of aboriginal Martu people of Australia which involves setting small grass fires to catch lizards has actually enhanced kangaroo populations. The Martu people have been following this practice for at least 2000 ..

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Union Cabinet gives nod to Juvenile Justice Bill, 2014 to amend previous Act

August 8, 2014

With a view to amend the Juvenile Justice (JJ) Act, 2000, the Union cabinet approved the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Bill, 2014. The bill is expected to be introduced in the Monsoon session of Parliament. The bill ..

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Strictly Personal, Manmohan and Gursharan: A book by Daman Singh

August 8, 2014

A book ‘Strictly Personal, Manmohan and Gursharan’ penned by Daman Singh was released. It tells the untold story of Manmohan Singh, India’s 14th PM, and his wife Gursharan. The book doesn’t portrait Manmohan Singh as the Prime Minister but as ..

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Rosetta: First spacecraft placed into orbit around a comet

August 8, 2014

The European Space Agency’s (ESA) spacecraft ‘Rosetta’ became the first spacecraft to intercept and go into orbit around a comet. It is now in position to help researchers to begin with their investigations into how the Solar System came into ..

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Team India equals world record of maximum dismissals at zero in a Test innings

August 8, 2014

In an utterly disappointing performance by Indian cricket team on the first day of the Manchester Test played against England, six Indian players got out without opening their account. With this dismal show, India equaled the world record of maximum ..

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Kapil Dev to chair Arjuna Award selection panel

August 8, 2014

Legendary India cricket skipper Kapil Dev will head the Arjuna Awards selection committee for selecting outstanding sportspersons of the country for year 2014. Former hockey captain Ajitpal Singh is expected to head the Dronacharya Awards selection committee. Each panel will ..

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Union Cabinet gives nod to increase FDI in defence sector to 49%

August 7, 2014

The Union Cabinet cleared a proposal to enhance the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit in defence sector to 49% from the current 26%. The step is aimed at boosting domestic defence industry of the country that imports up to 70% ..

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