5 March 2014 Current Affairs Sports Minister Inaugurated National Cycling Academy In New DelhiUnion Sports Minister Jitendra Singh on 5 March inaugurated the National Cycling Academy at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi with the purpose of boosting the cycling talent. Sports Authority of India (SAI) already has an Indoor Cycling Velodrome with air-conditioning facilities. It was decided in a meeting of the Governing Body of SAI to set up a National Cycling Academy (SAINCA) in New Delhi. Ministry of Petroleum Launched ‘Dial Bharatgas Mini’ ServiceThe Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on 5 March launched a value added service from Bharat Petroleum called ‘Dial Bharatgas Mini’. People desirous of availing a Bharatgas Mini (5 kg cylinder) can dial the toll free number 1800224344 and order a new connection or a refill cylinder. This service has been launched in the cities of Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad today. It will be available in Mumbai and Pune in the first week of March and extended to other cities in a phased manner. 6 March 2014 Current Affairs NDMC Launched Stri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana In DelhiThe North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC ) on 6 March launched a new health scheme called ‘ Stri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna ‘ for the women welfare.The Scheme aims to bring services closer for those living in rural areas and unauthorized colonies. Under the scheme, health camps and mass awareness drives will be held in various areas of north Delhi. The medical services will be provided through various nodal centres, hospitals and mobile dispensaries marked for the programme. World Dentist Day Observed Across The World On 6 March 2014World Dentist Day is being observed across the world on 6 March 2014. The day is observed every year to raise awareness about dental health. On this day the Indian Dentists Association (IDA) organizes Continuing Medical Education (CME), seminars and workshops to update the dentists about the various developmental programme, which is aimed towards improving the dental health. 7 March 2014 Current Affairs Tom Albanese Appointed as CEO of Vedanta ResourcesTom Albanese, former Rio Tinto Chief, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vedanta Resources .Tom will take over as the charges of CEO and join the Vedanta board with effect from 1 April 2014. Vedanta Resources is global mining giant with mostly India-centric operations. Avaya Appointed Priyadarshi Mohapatra As new MD for India and SAARCTechnology firm Avaya has appointed Priyadarshi Mohapatra as its Managing Director (MD) for India and SAARC operations. He will be responsible for providing strategic direction to the India operations, managing India business priorities, and enhancing Avaya’s position as a leading business communications company. Chinese Woman Named World’s Youngest BillionaireA 24-year-old Hong Kong-based woman has been named the world’s youngest billionaire, replacing a Facebook co-founder and spurring gossip in the city.Perenna Kei, a graduate from the University of London who lives in Hong Kong, was ranked by Forbes as the world’s youngest tycoon in its annual super-rich list, with a net worth of $1.3 billion.
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