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Provide information to SIT on black money: RBI directs banks and FIs

June 23, 2014

The RBI has asked all Banks and Financial Institutions (FIs) to provide information and documents sought by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) set up to uncover black money. The new Government at Centre recently constituted an SIT under the chairmanship of ..

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India enhances its nuclear transparency, ratifies Additional Protocol with IAEA

June 23, 2014

In order to bring more transparency of nuclear infrastructure, India has ratified an Additional Protocol with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).  The move will boost energy security and consolidate international confidence. The proposal had been awaiting ratification for over ..

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Pyu Ancient Cities: Myanmar’s first site on World Heritage List

June 23, 2014

Pyu Ancient Cities of Myanmar has become the first site from the country to get entry onto the World Heritage List. It was decided by the World Heritage Committee during its meeting in Doha (Qatar) under the Chair of Sheikha ..

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Gujarat’s Rani-Ki-Vav gets World Heritage site status

June 23, 2014

Rani-ki-Vav, an 11th century stepwell in the Patan area of Gujarat, has been approved for placement on the World Heritage list by UNESCO. As per the UNESCO’s statement, “the Queen’s Stepwell” was designed as an inverted temple highlighting the sanctity ..

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Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area added in World Heritage list

June 23, 2014

India’s Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area (GHNPCA), has been inscribed on the World Heritage List as per Criterion (X) of UNESCO Guidelines. The Criterion X is “To contain the most important and significant natural habitats for in-situ conservation of ..

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June 23: World observes International Widows day

June 23, 2014

International Widows Day was observed across the world on June 23. The Day aims to draw people’s attention towards the condition of widows of all ages and across regions and cultures. Abuse of widows and their children has become one ..

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June 23: United Nations Public Service Day

June 23, 2014

June 23 was celebrated as the United Nations Public Service Day. The theme for 2014 is “Innovating Governance for Sustainable Development and Well-being of the People”. The day is celebrated to remember the priceless contributions of public servants and administrators ..

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Andhra Pradesh govt raises retirement age to 60, Telangana staff queue up for transfer to AP

June 23, 2014

After Andhra Pradesh (AP) CM Chandrababu Naidu raised the retirement age of state government employees to 60, suddenly hundreds of Andhra-origin employees, who were earlier reluctant to move out of Telangana and who have about 2 years of service left, ..

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Canada's York University confers honorary doctorate upon Ratan Tata

June 22, 2014

Canada’s prestigious York University bestowed Ratan Tata with an honorary doctor of laws degree for his pursuit of innovation and role in promoting corporate social responsibility. The chairman emeritus of Tata Sons is viewed as one of the great architects ..

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“Project Mausam”: Culture Ministry initiative to explore multi-faceted Indian Ocean

June 22, 2014

India’s Union Ministry of Culture launched “Project Mausam” at the 38th summit of the World Heritage Committee in Doha, Qatar. The Project aims to explore the multi-faceted Indian Ocean region and collaborate archaeological and historical research in order to document the ..

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