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September 8, 2014: World Literacy Day observed across the world
World Literacy Day observed across the world on September 8, 2014. The theme of International Literacy Day 2014 was “Literacy and Sustainable Development.” UNESCO announced September 8 as International Literacy Day on November 17, 1965 and this was first celebrated in 1966. Its ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
Fresh choice of smugglers: ‘R22-Ozone-depleting fridge gas”
The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has warned its offices at ports about smuggling of ozone-depleting materials as there has been a fresh surge in efforts to unlawfully ship R-22 gas, which is used in refrigerants and air-conditioners ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
India, Bahrain convey commitment to improve bilateral trade, investment
India and Bahrain trade and commerce ties are on an upsurge. India and Bahrain trade and commerce has amassed momentum over the years and is assured to increase more with stress on partnerships in important sectors. Now the stress is ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
Huge extinct volcano discovered underneath the Pacific Ocean
Scientists at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) have found a gigantic 100 million-year-old ancient extinct volcano at a depth of 4 km underwater in one of the minimum explored areas of the Pacific Ocean. It was discovered on a ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
“Willful defaulter tag is a powerful weapon in hands of banks for resolving bad loans”: RBI Governor
“The wilful defaulter tag is a powerful weapon in the hands of creditors for resolving distressed assets. It shuts out access to credit within the Indian financial system for a borrower,” Rajan stated without naming Vijay Mallya, who was recently ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
PM announces J&K floods 'National Disaster', declares additional aid of Rs 1,000 crore
Announcing the Jammu and Kashmir floods as national level disaster, PM Modi declared an extra Rs 1,000 Crore as distinct aid for flood relief and rehabilitation. The state govt is battling worst flood in the last 50 years. The National Disaster Relief Force ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
Unit 5 of RAPS becomes world’s 2nd longest running reactor
India’s nuclear power programme reached a fresh milestone after Unit 5 of the Rajasthan Atomic Power Station (RAPS), become the 2nd longest running reactor in the world by being in operation for 765 days nonstop. The Unit 5 of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
Minsk Agreement (2014): Ukraine and Russia ceasefire agreement inked in Minsk
On September 5 2014, Representatives of Ukraine, the Russian Federation, the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), and the Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR) inked the Minsk Agreement (2014) to stop the war in the Donbass region of Ukraine. The agreement was inked ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
Sania-Soares win US Open mixed doubles title 2014
Sania Mirza won US Open mixed doubles title with her new partner Bruno Soares (Brazil). The pair defeated the combination of Abigail Spears (US) and Santiago Gonzalez (Mexico) 6-1, 2-6, 11-9 in an exciting mixed doubles final. This was was ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
China bestows “China Book Award” to JNU professor Priyadarsi Mukherji
China bestowed China Book Award to Jawaharlal Nehru University professor Priyadarsi Mukherji , for his support to interpretation and publication of Chinese works. Priyadarsi Mukherji was awarded along with 10 other winners. China Book Award is a distinctive award to ..