CURRENT AFFAIRS 2014 Union Government on 11 September 2014 sought clarification from Supreme Court on its verdict on transgender. Russian hackers leaked around five million Gmail passwords Published on: 13-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 36 student agreed Russian hackers on 11 September 2014 have leaked around Five millions Gmail Passwords. RBI fixed the upper age limit at 70 years for M.D. and CEO in private sector banks Published on: 13-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 84 student agreed The Reserve Bank of India on 9 September 2014 decided to fix the upper age limit at 70 years for M.D and CEO in private sector banks SC asked Union government to respond on Delhi Government Formation by October 10 Published on: 12-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 23 student agreed Supreme Court on 10 September 2014 asked the Union government to respond on the process undertaken by Lt Governor Najeeb Jung Report titled Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion 2014 released by UNEP and WMO Published on: 12-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 79 student agreed A report titled Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion 2014 was released. WHO honoured Bangladesh and Timor-Leste for Excellence in Public Health Published on: 12-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 74 student agreed WHO honoured Bangladesh and Timor-Leste with South East Asia Regional Award for Excellence in Public Health. Union Government launched New Payment Gateway Integrated to e-Filing System Published on: 12-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 97 student agreed Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry on 8 September 2014 launched a New Payment Gateway Integrated to e-Filing System of IPOI SC issued notice to Union and all State governments on wetland conservation Published on: 12-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 13 student agreed Supreme Court issued notice to Centre and all states on a plea to preserve wetland. Rays Power to set up 50 MW solar park in Andhra Pradesh Published on: 12-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 10 student agreed Rays Power Experts announced to set up 50 mw Solar Power Generation Park in Andhra Pradesh. Barack Obama authorised air strikes against ISIS militants in Syria Published on: 12-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 26 student agreed The US President, Barack Obama on 11 September 2014 authorised US air strikes against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants EU imposed new economic sanctions on Russia over Ukraine Published on: 12-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 20 student agreed The European Union on 12 September 2014 imposed new economic sanctions on Russia over Ukraine. SEBI censured BSE for guilty of lapses in share sale of NMDC Published on: 12-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 19 student agreed SEBI found BSE guilty of lapses while conducting 6000 crore rupees share sale of NDMC and censured the bourse for its conduct. SC asked Union Government to reinstate Rajeshwar singh as Deputy Director of ED Published on: 12-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 19 student agreed Supreme Court on 8 September 2014 asked the Union Government to reinstate Rajeshwar singh as permanent Deputy Director of Enforcement Directorate (ED). Chitresh Tatha is the youngest sailor at the Asian Games 2014 Published on: 12-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 60 student agreed 12-year-old Chitresh Tatha, a sailor of Optimist Dinghy category is the youngest sailor to represent India at the 2014 Asian Games. Union Home Minister inaugurated integration of BSF with BISAG at Bhuj in Gujarat Published on: 12-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 16 student agreed Rajnath Singh inaugurated the integration of BSF with BISAG project of Gujarat Government at BSF Camp in Bhuj, Gujarat. PMO constituted committee to facilitate utilization of Mineral resources in Meghalaya Published on: 12-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 30 student agreed PMO constituted a six-member committee to facilitate utilisation of mineral resources in Meghalaya. Union government decided to wind up HMT Watches Published on: 12-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 25 student agreed Union government on 11 September 2014 decided to wind up HMT Watches in a phased manner. 45 Fijian UN peacekeepers released in Syria Published on: 12-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 13 student agreed Al-Qaeda-affiliated Jabhat al-Nusra Front released 45 captured Fijian UN peacekeepers. They were captured from the Syrian Golan Heights. Skeleton of giant water-living Dinosaur unveiled in Morocco Published on: 12-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 16 student agreed The skeleton of a giant water-living Dinosaur was unveiled in Morocco. Puducherry CM presented Tax free budget for 2014-15 financial year Published on: 12-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 40 student agreed Puducherry CM N.Rangasamy presented a tax free budget for 2014-15 financial year. Union Government launched RVC service for smooth transportation of perishable goods Published on: 12-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 45 student agreed Union Agriculture Minister launched Reefer Vehicle Call-in-Centre (RVC) for smooth transportation of perishable goods. Apple Inc launched iWatch designed to work with iPhone 6 Published on: 12-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 11 student agreed Apple Inc unveiled its iWatch on 9 September 2014 in United States. Freedom Fighter and Journalist Jitendra Chandra Paul died Published on: 12-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 23 student agreed Freedom fighter and veteran journalist Jitendra Chandra Paul died. BlackBerry acquired UK mobile technology start-up Movirtu Published on: 12-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 24 student agreed BlackBerry acquired a U.K-based mobile technology start-up Movirtu. Tata Technologies Ltd appointed Warren Harris as MD and CEO Published on: 12-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 27 student agreed Tata Technologies Ltd appointed Warren Harris as CEO and Managing Director of the company. Union Government mandated scientists to undertake lectures in Public schools & colleges Published on: 11-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 50 student agreed Union Government mandated the scientists to formally take classes in schools and colleges. Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels signed ceasefire agreement called Minsk agreement Published on: 11-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 54 student agreed Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels agreed a ceasefire in Belarus. ICICI launched Cardless Cash Withdrawal service Published on: 11-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 419 student agreed ICICI launched a Cardless Cash Withdrawal service. Highest percentage of hired workers in India is in Arunachal Pradesh: 6th Economic Census Published on: 11-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 59 student agreed Highest percentages of hired workers in India are present in Arunachal Pradesh. This was revealed by the provisional results of the 6th Economic Census Rajasthan HC ordered end of caste based discrimination at crematoriums Published on: 11-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 25 student agreed Rajasthan HC ordered to stop discrimination on caste basis in cremation at various crematoriums in Jaipur and asked JMC to submit an action taken report. CCEA approved stake sale in CIL, ONGC and NHPC Published on: 11-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 22 student agreed CCEA approved the disinvestment of the stake of CIL, ONGC and NHPC to garner a combined 43 thousand crore rupees. Bihar government recognised transgender as third gender Published on: 11-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 36 student agreed The Bihar cabinet recognised eunuch and transgender as third gender. India and Bangladesh signed MoU in the field of traditional medicines Published on: 11-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 32 student agreed India and Bangladesh on 9 September 2014 signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of traditional medicines and homeopathy. SC questioned logic behind Keralas new liquor policy Published on: 11-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 17 student agreed SC questioned logic behind the Kerala state government’s new policy for limiting bar licenses to only five-star hotels. ICC suspended Pakistans Saeed Ajmal for illegal bowling action Published on: 11-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 19 student agreed ICC suspended Pakistani off-spinner, Saeed Ajmal from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect for illegal bowling action. JNRA gave safety approval to restart two reactors of Sendai nuclear plant Published on: 11-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 34 student agreed JNRA gave its final safety approval to restart two reactors at a nuclear plant of the Kyushu Electric Power Cos Sendai plant. Puducherrys Police Department established a Rape Crisis Intervention Centre Published on: 11-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 23 student agreed Puducherry Police established a Rape Crisis Intervention Centre (RCIC). Moodys Analytics released a report titled India outlook: Prospects Brighten Published on: 11-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 39 student agreed Moody’s Analytics released the report titled India Outlook: Prospects Brighten in the second week of September 2014. Legendary Nazrul singer Firoza Begum Died Published on: 11-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 19 student agreed Prominent Bangladeshi Nazrul Sangeet singer Firoza Begum died. James Bond villain Richard Kiel died Published on: 11-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 13 student agreed Actor Richard Kiel who played steel-toothed villain role in two James Bond films died. Subhash Chandra Garg appointed as Executive Director of World Bank Published on: 11-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 117 student agreed ACC appointed Senior IAS officer Subhash Chandra Garg was appointed as the Executive Director in World Bank for a tenure of three years. Strategic Force Command of India successfully test-fired Agni-I missile Published on: 11-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 27 student agreed Strategic Force Command of India successfully test-fired Agni-I missile. CCEA approved implementation of ICDP scheme in 12th Five Year Plan Published on: 11-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 34 student agreed CCEA approved the proposal for implementation of the Integrated Coffee Development Project First evidence for water ice clouds found outside Solar System Published on: 11-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 25 student agreed The first evidence of water ice clouds was found on an object Brown Dwarf outside the Solar System. Pankaj Advani announced to retire from professional snooker Published on: 10-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 78 student agreed Pankaj Advani on 5 September 2014 announced to retire from the professional snooker tour. Mike and Bob Bryan won fifth U.S. Tennis Open mens doubles title Published on: 10-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 58 student agreed American twin brothers Mike and Bob Bryan on 7 September 2014 won the men’s doubles titles of the US Tennis Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York Union Government approved 28 road projects in Ladakh region in J & K Published on: 10-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 40 student agreed Union Government approved 28 rural road projects for building roads in Leh and Kargil districts. India and Germany agreed to cooperate in skill development and solid waste management Published on: 10-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 57 student agreed India and Germany agreed to cooperate and prepare a roadmap in skill development, solid waste management and cleaning of rivers. Bhartendu Harishchandra Awards conferred Published on: 10-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 73 student agreed Union Ministry for Information & Broadcasting on 9 September 2014 conferred the Bhartendu Harishchandra Awards for the years 2011 and 2012. Fertile Crescent under threat from violent turmoil in the Middle East Published on: 10-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 16 student agreed Fertile Crescent was in news recently due to the new initiative by the UN FAO and University of Birminghams School of Biosciences Indian institutions IARI and NAAS awarded Doctor Honoris Causa to FAO Director-General Published on: 10-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 37 student agreed Indian institutions IARI and NAAS on 9 September 2014 awarded Doctor Honoris Causa to FAO Director-General Jose Graziano da Silva. Tribal bodies in Tripura rejected demand for a separate state Twipraland Published on: 10-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 35 student agreed Major tribal bodies in Tripura on 8 September 2014 rejected the demands for a separate state called Twipraland. Union Health Minister Launched First National Anti-TB Drug Resistance Survey of India Published on: 10-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 34 student agreed Union Health and Family Welfare Minister launched the first anti-Tuberculosis Drug Resistance Survey of India for the year 2014-15. H Devaraj Committee reported most deemed universities not fit for being a university Published on: 10-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 56 student agreed H Devaraj Committee on 8 September 2014 reported that most of the deemed universities are not fit for being a university. Union Civil Aviation Ministry launched no-frills airport in five cities Published on: 10-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 72 student agreed Union Government has identified five locations for development of no-frills airports in four states of India. International Labour Organisation released a report titled G20 labour markets: Outlook Published on: 10-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 30 student agreed ILO released a report titled G20 Labour markets: outlook, Key challenges and policy responses. IOC and Interpol meet to combat match fixing & illegal betting Published on: 10-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 18 student agreed IOC and Interpol have increased their collaboration to combat match-fixing and illegal betting. Intel launched new range of Processors Xeon E5-v3 for Data Centres Published on: 10-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 23 student agreed California-based chipmaker Intel on 9 September 2014 launched a new range of processors Xeon E5-v3 to speed up performance in data centres. HP government signed MoU with GVK-EMRI for free ambulance drop-back service scheme Published on: 10-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 15 student agreed HP government signed a MoU with GVK-EMRI to provide free drop-back service. Union Civil Aviation Ministry launched Know Your Rights Portal Published on: 10-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 112 student agreed The portal was launched to mark 100 days of the new government. 1846 Northwest Passage expedition ship found in Canadian Arctic Published on: 10-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 20 student agreed Sir John Franklins doomed 1846 Northwest Passage expedition ship was found in Canadian Arctic on 9 September 2014. Al–Khansaa brigade: Women force of ISIS Published on: 10-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 27 student agreed The al-Khansaa Brigade is an all-female branch of ISIS. Suresh Kumar became first Indian to visit Stratosphere Published on: 10-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 107 student agreed TN Suresh Kumar became the first Indian to visit to the stratosphere, the second layer of the Earth’s atmosphere. Uttarakhand Government declared 9 September as Himalaya Diwas Published on: 10-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 50 student agreed Chief Minister of Uttarakhand officially declared 9 September as Himalaya Diwas to spread the message of conservation of the Himalayan ecosystems. Union Government cleared 679-member squad for Asian Games Published on: 10-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 50 student agreed Union Government cleared a 679-member squad to represent India in the 17th edition of the Asian Games to be held in Incheon, South Korea. Solar power technology Electrodialysis unveiled in India to desalinate water Published on: 10-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 33 student agreed A new solar power technology Electrodialysis unveiled in India in second week of September 2014. Assam government withdrew Assamese as official language from Barak Valley Published on: 10-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 25 student agreed The state government of Assam withdrew Assamese as official language in Barak Valley. 50 years of man in space: authoured by Garik Israelien, Brian May and David J Eicher Published on: 09-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 61 student agreed 50 years of man in space: authoured by Garik Israelien, Brian May and David J Eicher Former NASA Scientist Dr. Noel W. Hinners died Published on: 09-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 33 student agreed A former NASA chief scientist Dr. Noel W. Hinners died on 5 September 2014 due to brain tumor Indian movie Court won best debut award at Venice Film Festival Published on: 09-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 20 student agreed Debut film of Chaitanya Tamhane, Court won best debut award at 71st Venice Film Festival. The film is a multilingual courtroom drama in narrative style. Bharti Airtel announced agreement with Eaton Towers to divest 3500 towers in Africa Published on: 09-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 20 student agreed Bharti Airtel on 8 September 2014 announced an agreement with Eaton Towers to divest 3500 towers in 6 African nations. Union Government extended deadline for employees to file details of assets Published on: 09-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 28 student agreed Government extended deadline for Central Government employees to file details of their assets and liabilities from 15 September to 31 December 2014. Habib Wali Mohammad died at 90 Published on: 09-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 57 student agreed Habib wali Mohammad on 4 september 2014 died. President Pranab Mukherjee presented Saakshar Bharat Awards 2014 Published on: 09-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 95 student agreed Pranab Mukherjee presented the Saakshar Bharat Awards 2014 at International Literacy Day Celebrations. Cipla announced commercial tie-up with UK firm S&D Pharma Published on: 09-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 22 student agreed Cipla on 8 September 2014 announced a commercial collaboration with UK-based S&D Pharma. Dr. Kamal Bawa won MIDORI Prize in Biodiversity 2014 Published on: 09-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 50 student agreed Dr. Kamal Bawa, Dr. Alfred Oteng-Yeboah and Dr. Bibiana Vila won the 2014 Midori Prize in Biodiversity on 8 September 2014. Electrolux agreed to buy GE Appliances for 3.3 billion US dollars Published on: 09-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 15 student agreed Electrolux agreed to buy a home-appliances unit of General Electric Company of Louisville for 3.3 billion US dollars Marin Cilic won Mens Singles title of US open Published on: 09-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 57 student agreed Marin Cilic of Croatia won the Men’s Singles title at the US Open after defeating Kei Nishikori of Japan in straight sets 6-3, 6-3, 6-3. MoU signed between NAWADCO and NBCC for the development of WAQF Properties Published on: 09-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 19 student agreed A MoU signed between NAWADCO and NBCC for developing the WAQF properties. Delhi Government unveiled need-based development plan for villagers Published on: 08-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 27 student agreed Delhi Government on 7 September 2014 unveiled need-based development plan for villagers. Unit 5 of RAPS became second longest running nuclear reactor of World Published on: 08-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 110 student agreed Unit 5 of the Rajasthan Atomic Power Station on 7 September 2014 became the second longest running reactor in the world. World Literacy Day observed across the world Published on: 08-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 39 student agreed World Literacy Day observed across the world with theme-Literacy and Sustainable Development. Prime Minister of Australia, Tony Abbott visited India Published on: 08-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 48 student agreed PM of Australia, Tony Abbott visited India from and held talks with Prime Minister Modi on bilateral, regional and multilateral issues. Arab League agreed to join global coalition to counter IS militants Published on: 08-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 15 student agreed Arab League has decided to join the global coalition to counter the threat of jihadist militants from the Islamic State Group. Harika Dronavalli won bronze in women Grand Prix chess Published on: 08-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 54 student agreed Harika Dronavalli on 6 September 2014 won bronze at the women Grand Prix chess at the Asian Games. Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani Inaugurated KRITI Exhibition - 2014 Published on: 08-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 89 student agreed Smriti Irani inaugurated KRITI Exhibition 2014 that was organised by JSSs at Dilli Haat in New Delhi. Massive 100 million year old ancient extinct volcano discovered beneath Pacific Ocean Published on: 08-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 21 student agreed A massive 100 million-year-old ancient extinct volcano was discovered beneath the Pacific Ocean. Whither FDI in Multi-brand Retail? Published on: 08-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 32 student agreed Ever since the BJP led NDA government came into power in May 2014, it has constantly shown its opposition to the FDI in multi-brand retail. National Judicial Appointment Commission: Pros and Cons Published on: 08-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 79 student agreed The National Judicial Appointments Commission Bill, 2014 and the 121st Constitutional Amendment Bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 13 March 2014. WTI and TCL signed MoU to setup India’s first Coral Garden in Gujarat Published on: 08-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 57 student agreed WTI and TCL signed a MoU to set up India’s first of its kind Coral Garden in Gujarat at Mithapur coastal region of Devbhoomi-Swarka district. China awarded China Book Award to JNU professor Priyadarsi Mukherji Published on: 08-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 57 student agreed China on 5 September 2014 awarded China Book Award to JNU professor Priyadarsi Mukherji. Special Rhino Protection Force for protection of Rhinos Published on: 08-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 35 student agreed Union Environment and Forests Minister announced a Special Rhino Protection Force in Assam. SC ordered to release undertrial prisoners who have completed half of maximum term Published on: 08-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 14 student agreed The Supreme Court on 5 September 2014 ordered to release undertrial prisoners who have completed half their maximum term without the completion of trial. Sushma Swaraj visited Bahrain Published on: 08-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 36 student agreed Sushma Swaraj was on a two day visit to Bahrain. During the visit, she attended the Indian Diaspora Engagement meet for Indian businesses in Bahrain. India’s 1st Air Veteran Rally inaugurated by IAF Chief Published on: 08-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 29 student agreed Indian Air Force Chief Marshal Arup Raha inaugurated India’s first Air Veteran Rally at the Air Force Auditorium, Subroto Park in New Delhi. Serena Williams won 3rd consecutive US Open Published on: 08-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 34 student agreed Serena Williams won her third consecutive US Open trophy and joined the Tennis greats Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova on 18 Grand Slam titles. Wales Declaration of NATO Summit 2014 Published on: 06-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 50 student agreed NATO Summit 2014 was held in Wales, UK. Find land to rehabilitate Pandits: Union Home Minister to Chief Minister of J&K Published on: 06-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 40 student agreed Union Home Minister has directed the state government of Jammu and Kashmir to identify land for the rehabilitation of Kashmiri migrants. Australian PM Tony Abbott returned 11th century stolen idols to India Published on: 06-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 55 student agreed Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott on 5 September 2014 returned two stolen antique statues of Hindu deities to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Grandmaster Repertoire -1.e4 vs The French, Caro-Kann and Philidor written by Parimarja Published on: 06-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 31 student agreed The book tittled Grandmaster Repertoire - 1.e4 vs The French, Caro-Kann and Philidor written by Parimarjan Negi was launched in India on 5 September 2014 WHO released first global report on suicide prevention Published on: 06-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 40 student agreed The World Health Organization (WHO) on 4 September 2014 released its first global report on suicide prevention. Sania Mirza & Brazilian teammate Bruno Soares won Mixed Doubles trophy of US Open Published on: 06-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 60 student agreed Sania Mirza and Bruno Soares lifted Mixed Doubles trophy of the US Open after defeating a team of Abigail Spears and Santiago Gonzalez, 6-1, 2-6, 11-9. India won the five matches ODI series 3-1 against England Published on: 06-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 23 student agreed India won 5-match ODI series played against England by 3-1. In the series, India won second, third and fourth match. Rechargeable magnesium battery developed at IICT- Hyderabad Published on: 06-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 65 student agreed IICT developed a rechargeable magnesium battery an excellent substitute for highly toxic lead acid one. Chandrakala Padia appointed as first women chairperson of IIAS Published on: 06-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 57 student agreed Chandrakala Padia was on 5 September 2014 appointed as first women chairperson of Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS). South Africa denied visa to Dalai Lama for Nobel Summit Published on: 06-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 55 student agreed South Africa on 3 September 2014 denied visa to Dalai Lama for Nobel Summit Enormous species of Dinosaur that weighs nearly 60 tons discovered in Argentina Published on: 06-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 21 student agreed Researchers announced discovery of fossilized remains of a species of dinosaur that weighs nearly 60 tons in Patagonian hills of Argentina. Ravindra Nath took charge as CMD of NSIC Published on: 06-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 28 student agreed Ravindra Nath on 4 September 2014 assumed the charge as Chairman and Managing director (CMD) of National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC). India, Australia signed pact on Civil Nuclear Energy deal Published on: 06-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 62 student agreed India & Australia inked pact on civil nuclear energy deal. Deal was reached after several negotiations since Canberra in 2012 lifted ban from India. Union Government approved Task Force to monitor Citizenship, Long Term Visas Published on: 06-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 21 student agreed Union Home Ministry approved setting up of a task force to monitor and expedite the processing of citizenship and Long Term Visa applications. Sudhakar Jayant won gold medal at IWF World Masters Weightlifting Championships Published on: 06-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 29 student agreed Lt Colonel Sudhakar Jayant won the gold medal for the third time at World Masters Weightlifting Championships. WHO recommended Ebola survivors blood to treat EVD Published on: 06-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 32 student agreed WHO announced to use the Ebola survivors blood to treat Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). Snapdeal signed joint venture with Den Networks Published on: 05-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 62 student agreed Snapdeal on 4 September 2014 signed 50:50 Joint Venture with Den Networks. The deal was aimed to extend its reach Sri Lankan Navy arrested 9 Indian fishermen near Delft Island Published on: 05-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 14 student agreed Deft Island in the Indian Ocean was in news on 2 September 2014 when Sri Lankan Navy arrested 9 fishermen and remanded them US comedian and talk-show host Joan Rivers died Published on: 05-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 22 student agreed Legendary US comedian and talk-show host Joan Rivers died on 4 September following a cardiac arrest on 28 August 2014. Bharti Airtel launched music streaming app Wynk for Android and iOS Published on: 05-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 46 student agreed Bharti Airtel, the largest mobile operator in India, launched Wynk Music app for Android and iOS. SC upheld Uttar Pradesh Government decision to use Urdu as second official language Published on: 05-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 23 student agreed Supreme Court on 4 September 2014 upheld the Uttar Pradesh government decision to use Urdu as second official language in the State. Justice Dharmadhikari Committee recommended complete ban on dance bars Published on: 05-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 37 student agreed Justice CS Dharmadhikari Committee in its report submitted to Bombay High Court has asked Maharashtra Government to enforce a complete ban on dance bars. Indias largest offshore patrol vessel INS Sumitra commissioned into Indian Navy Published on: 05-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 69 student agreed Indias largest naval offshore patrol vessel INS Sumitra was commissioned into Indian Navy at Chennai Port Trust. India-Japan Annual Summit 2014 Published on: 05-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 53 student agreed India and Japan Annual Summit was held in Japan. UNESCO Asia‐Pacific Heritage Awards 2014 announced Published on: 05-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 9 student agreed UNESCO Asia‐ Pacific Awards 2014 for Cultural Heritage Conservation were announced in Bangkok. V Nagarajan joined IGL as a new director Published on: 05-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 17 student agreed V Nagarajan took over as Director (Commercial) of Indraprastha Gas Ltd. (IGL). Tony Abbott, the Prime Minister of Australia launched New Colombo Plan Published on: 05-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 41 student agreed Tony Abbott launched Australian New Colombo Plan to enhance student exchange and collaboration between universities of India and Australia. Indo-Nepal joint military exercise Surya Kiran-VII concluded at Pithoragarh Published on: 05-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 44 student agreed Indo-Nepal joint military exercise Surya Kiran-VII concluded on 31 August 2014 at Pithoragarh. SC asked Union Government to clarify its stand on citizenship of surrogate children Published on: 05-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 34 student agreed SC asked Government to clarify stand on citizenship of children born in India via an Indian surrogate mother, when biological mother is foreign national. Ritu Rani to lead Indian Women’s Hockey team in Asian Games 2014 Published on: 05-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 51 student agreed Ritu Rani was selected to lead Indian womens hockey team in Asian Games 2014. Government approved 7% hike in Dearness Allowance Published on: 05-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 47 student agreed Government approved 7% hike in DA to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to pensioners. The notification will be effective from 1 July 2014. Chief Minister of AP announced Vijayawada region as the new capital of AP Published on: 05-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 42 student agreed Andhra Pradesh CM announced that the new capital of Andhra Pradesh would be located around Vijayawada. Tea Board of India postponed the implementation of Plant Protection Code Published on: 04-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 35 student agreed Tea Board of India decided to postpone the full implementation of the plant protection code. Japan PM named five women for his new cabinet Published on: 04-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 34 student agreed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on 3 September 2014 named five women for his new cabinet. Taslima received one year Visa to stay in India Published on: 04-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 23 student agreed The controversial writer of Bangladesh Taslima Nasreen has been granted a one-year long visa that allows her to stay in India till August 2015. Sri Lanka’s trade unionist, Bala Thampoe died Published on: 04-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 14 student agreed Trade Unionist Bala Thampoe died at the age of 92 in Sri Lanka. Himachal Pradesh High Court banned animal sacrifice in HP Published on: 04-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 14 student agreed Himachal Pradesh High Court banned the centuries-old tradition of animals sacrifice in religious places in HP. President released a Set of Eight Commemorative Postage Stamps on Indian Musicians Published on: 04-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 142 student agreed President of India, Pranab Mukherjee released a set of eight Commemorative Postage Stamps on Indian Musicians brought out by the Department of Posts. Qaedat al-Jihad, a terrorist outfit created by Al-Qaeda Published on: 04-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 22 student agreed Al-Qaeda announced creation of a new branch of terrorist outfit named Qaedat al-Jihad to carry out militancy & raise the flag of jihad in South Asia. Union Government amended Rule 10 of Lokpal Search Committee Rules granting it more autonomy Published on: 04-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 24 student agreed The Government has amended Rule 10 Lokpal Search Committee Rules and empowered the committee to shortlist and recommend names. Former CJI P Sathasivam appointed as Governor of Kerala Published on: 04-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 81 student agreed P Sathasivam appointed as the new Governor of Kerala. His appointment came after President accepted resignation of Sheila Dikshit from her office. Union Finance Ministry constituted H R Khan panel to evaluate unclaimed PPF Published on: 04-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 66 student agreed Union Finance Minister constituted H R Khan panel to assess unclaimed deposits in the PPF accounts. President cleared the appointment of Justice H.L. Dattu as 42nd CJI Published on: 04-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 57 student agreed President Pranab Mukherjee cleared the appointment of Justice H L Dattu as the 42nd CJI. India slipped to 71st rank in WEFs annual Global Competitiveness List 2014-2015 Published on: 04-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 74 student agreed India slipped to 71st position in the global competitiveness list of World Economic Forum. Oxford Summit of Leaders conferred Mrunalinidevi Puar with Best Manager Award Published on: 03-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 33 student agreed Mrunalinidevi Puar conferred with the Best Manager award. Japan Researchers developed new method called RT-LAMP to detect Ebola virus Published on: 03-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 141 student agreed Japan researchers developed a new method called RT-LAMP to detect the presence of the Ebola virus in 30 mins. Union MHA approved forest land diversion to fight Maoists Published on: 03-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 23 student agreed Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on 2 September 2014 approved diversion of forest land to fight Maoists. Karnataka became first state in India to launch Health Adalat Published on: 03-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 387 student agreed Karnataka became the first State to launch a Health Adalat in Gulbarga, Karnataka. Bombay High Court set up V V Daga Committee to conduct forensic audit of NSEL Published on: 03-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 49 student agreed Bombay High Court set up a committee to conduct forensic audit of NSEL Congress party secured chairmanship of five DRSCs of the Parliament Published on: 03-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 37 student agreed Five leaders of Congress Party secured the chairmanship of five Parliamentary Standing Committees. CAD narrowed down to 1.7 per cent of GDP in Q1 of 2014-15: RBI Published on: 03-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 84 student agreed CAD in Q1 of 2014-15 narrowed down to 1.7 percent due to fall in gold imports. Jammu & Kashmir government formed panel for welfare of transgenders Published on: 03-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 35 student agreed Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) government formed a panel for welfare of transgenders in the state. GMR Infrastructure signed MOU with JBIC for infra sector Published on: 03-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 27 student agreed GMR Infrastructure on 2 September 2014 signed MOU with JBIC for infrastructure sector. Ukraine pulled back troops from Luhansk Airport Published on: 03-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 8 student agreed Luhansk airport in eastern Ukraine was in news because of Ukrainian troops pulling back from the airport on 1 September 2014. Union Health Ministry launched revised strategy to eradicate Kala azar by 2015 in Patna Published on: 03-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 34 student agreed Union Health Ministry launched the revised strategy to eradicate Kala azar from India by 2015 on 2 September 2014. Vinod Mehta selected for G K Reddy Memorial Award 2014 Published on: 03-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 67 student agreed Vinod Mehta was selected for G K Reddy Memorial Award 2014. Worlds Oldest Test cricketer Norman Gordon died Published on: 03-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 47 student agreed The world`s oldest test cricketer Norman Gordon died in Johannesburg on 2 September 2014. Israel to take over West Bank land Published on: 03-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 46 student agreed Israel on 31 August 2014 announced to take over West Bank land. Former Attorney General of India Goolam Essaji Vahanvati died Published on: 03-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 46 student agreed Former Attorney General of India Goolam Essaji Vahanvati died on 2 September 2014. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated TCS Japan Technology and Culture Academy in Japan Published on: 03-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 72 student agreed Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the TCS Japan Technology and Culture Academy in Japan on 2 September 2014. Union Government constituted a panel to review environment laws Published on: 03-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 34 student agreed Union Government on 2 September 2014 constituted a committee to review five environment laws. Former Foreign Secretary A.P. Venkateswaran died Published on: 03-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 14 student agreed Former foreign secretary AP Venkateshwaran died on 2 September 2014. Blue Economy-International workshop on sustainable growth held in Bangladesh Published on: 02-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 34 student agreed Blue Economy-International Seminar was held to discuss better ways to explore the resources of the Bay of Bengal. Libyan Government lost its control over state offices in Tripoli to Militants Published on: 02-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 40 student agreed Libyan Government on 1 September 2014 lost its control over state offices in Tripoli to Militants. Sint Martin General Election 2014 Published on: 02-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 33 student agreed The General election of Sint Marteen was held on 29 August 2014. Ecuador unveiled plans to issue world’s first digital currency Published on: 02-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 97 student agreed Ecuador on 29 August 2014 unveiled plans to issue world’s first digital currency. The currency will be issued by Central Bank of Ecuador. Tessy Thomas and V. Ravindranath became first Women directors in IIT council Published on: 02-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 80 student agreed Tessy Thomas and V. Ravindranath on 1 September 2014 became first Women directors in IIT council. Japan removed six Indian space and defence entities from foreign end users list Published on: 02-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 85 student agreed Japan removed six Indian space and defence entities from the foreign end users list. Abkhazia midterm Presidential Election 2014, Raul Khajimba won the election Published on: 02-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 15 student agreed The presidential midterm election of Abkhazia was held on 24 August 2014. Lesotho Prime Minister Tom Thabane deposed by Coup Leader Kamoli Published on: 02-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 13 student agreed Lesotho Prime Minister Tom Thabane was deposed by the military coup led by army commander Lieutenant-General Tlali Kamoli. RBI issued guidelines on implementation of Basel III Capital Regulations Published on: 02-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 173 student agreed RBI issued guidelines on implementation of Basel III Capital Regulations. Union Government relaxed onion import norms Published on: 02-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 14 student agreed Union Government relaxed the import norms of Onion. It allowed fumigation in India up to 30 November 2014. Hockey Player Manpreet Singh named Junior Men Player of the Year by AHF Published on: 02-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 10 student agreed Hockey Player Manpreet Singh on 31 August 2014 named Junior Men Player of the Year by Asian Hockey Federation. RBI asked banks to set time line to process loans Published on: 02-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 69 student agreed To expedite credit decisions, RBI asked banks to set a timeline to process loans. However, RBI didn’t set any particular time frame for it. Union Government to SC: It wants re-auction of all 218 coal blocks Published on: 02-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 22 student agreed Government informed to Supreme Court that it wants to re-auction of all 218 the coal blocks declared illegal by it. United Bank of India declared Vijay Mallya as wilful defaulter Published on: 02-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 46 student agreed United Bank of India on 1 September 2014 declared debt-ridden Kingfisher Airlines and its owner Vijay Mallya as wilful defaulters. Ebola Virus Disease Published on: 02-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 218 student agreed Ebola Virus Disease Saina Nehwal decided to train under new Coach Vimal Kumar Published on: 02-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 21 student agreed Saina Nehwal on 1 September 2014 decided to train under new Coach Vimal Kumar. Venus Remedies tied up with Israel-based generic drug maker Teva Published on: 02-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 22 student agreed Pharmaceutical firm Venus Remedies tied up with Israel-based generic drug maker Teva on 1 September 2014 for selling... Renowned Kathak dancer Maya Rao died Published on: 02-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 32 student agreed Veteran Kathak dancer Maya Rao died on 1 September 2014 following a massive cardiac arrest on 31 August 2014. Libyan parliament reappointed Abdullah al-Thinni as Prime Minister Published on: 02-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 29 student agreed Libyan parliament reappointed Abdullah al-Thinni as the Prime Minister on 1 September 2014 as the government... KPMG-FICCI study ranked India among top three medical tourism destinations in Asia Published on: 02-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 40 student agreed Medical Value Travel in India ranked India among top three medical tourism destinations in Asia. Other two countries are Thailand & Singapore. Himachal HC banned animal sacrifice at any place of public religious worship Published on: 02-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 56 student agreed Himachal Pradesh High Court banned animal sacrifice in any place of public religious worship to appease deities throughout the state. Jammu and Kashmir Assembly passed amendment of Reservation Act 2004 Published on: 01-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 106 student agreed Jammu and KashmirAssembly amended Reservation Act 2004 to provide reservation to the Pahari-speaking people. Andhra Pradesh Government Proposed Metro Rail Project for Tirupati Published on: 01-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 69 student agreed State Government of Andhra Pradesh proposed a Metro Rail Project for Temple Town Tirupati. Zimbabwe defeated Australia in one-day cricket match for first time in 31 years Published on: 01-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 53 student agreed Zimbabwe for the first time in 31 years defeated Australia in the one-day match played at the Harare Sports Club. Carolina Marin became the first Spaniard to win World Badminton Championship Published on: 01-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 97 student agreed Carolina Marin on 31 August 2014 became the first Spaniard to win World Badminton Championship. A Nageswara Rao became first Indian actor to be honoured by US post service Published on: 01-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 81 student agreed A Nageswara Rao became first Indian actor to be honoured by US post service. Revived Nalanda University started its first session on 1 September 2014 Published on: 01-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 89 student agreed The revived Nalanda University started its first session with 15 students in its makeshift campus at the Buddhist pilgrim town of Rajgir. Iraqi forces broke siege of Amerli town of Iraq from ISIS Published on: 01-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 15 student agreed Iraqi forces backed by US air strikes on 31 August 2014 broke the siege of Amerli town of Iraq which was under ISIS militant groups. USFDA granted QIDP status to Indian pharmaceutical firm Wockhardt Published on: 01-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 51 student agreed USFDA granted QIDP status to Indian pharmaceutical firm Wockhardt. Anita Wlodarczyk of Poland set world record in womens hammer throw Published on: 01-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 40 student agreed Anita Wlodarczyk of Poland on 31 August 2014 set world record in the womens hammer throw at the ISTAF at Berlins Olympic stadium in Germany. Jaipur Pink Panthers won the inaugural title of Pro Kabaddi League Published on: 01-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 118 student agreed Abhisek Bachchan owned Jaipur Pink Panther won the inaugural title of the Pro Kabaddi League by defeating U Mumba 35-24 in Mumbai. Renowned Telugu filmmaker Sattiraju Lakshminarayana died Published on: 01-SEP-2014 Important for Exam: 46 student agreed Telugu filmmaker Bapu died in Chennai due to a cardiology-related ailment. He was 80. Bapu is survived by two sons and a daughter. Union Government informed NGT to not to implement Madhav Gadgil Report on Western Ghats Published on: 30-AUG-2014 Important for Exam: 28 student agreed Union Government informed National Green Tribunal (NGT) to not to implement Madhav Gadgil Report on Western Ghats.... The Festival of India inaugurated in Japan Published on: 30-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 0 student agreed The Festival of India, year-long festival was inaugurated in Tokyo, Japan. 51 countries signed pact in tax evasion crackdown Published on: 30-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 0 student agreed 51 countries signed agreement to automatically swap tax information beginning in 2017 to crackdown on tax evasion. Sachin Tendulkar and Steve Waugh inducted into Don Bradman Hall of Fame Published on: 30-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 0 student agreed Sachin Tendulkar and Steve Waugh entered Bradman Hall of Fame at a gala dinner held at the historic Sydney Cricket Ground. Richest man of Japan Masayoshi Son announced its biggest ever investment in India Published on: 29-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 25 student agreed Masayoshi son was recently in news because he announced the biggest ever investment in the India. HBR named Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos as best-performing CEO in the world Published on: 29-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 11 student agreed Harvard Business Review (HBR), in the issue of November 2014, named CEO of Amazon Jeff Bezos as best-performing CEO in the world. UNICEF released a report on child poverty titled Children of the Recession Published on: 29-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 16 student agreed United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) released a report titled Children of the Recession: The impact of the economic crisis on child well-being in rich countries. Supreme Court rapped Union Government over delay in Delhi government formation Published on: 29-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 5 student agreed Supreme Court on 28 October 2014 rapped the Union Government and Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Najeeb Jung over delay in Delhi Government formation. Sir Schindler Nicholas Winton awarded Order of the White Lion of Czech Republic Published on: 29-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 4 student agreed Sir Nicholas Winton was honoured Czech Republic’s Order of the White Lion at the age of 105 by the President of Czech, Milos Zeman. Japanese telecom giant Softbank announced to invest 627 million US dollar in Snapdeal Published on: 29-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 1 student agreed Japanese telecom giant Softbank on 27 October 2014 announced to invest 627 million US dollar in Snapdeal. India with 20 other countries set up Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Published on: 29-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 16 student agreed India along with 20 other countries on 23 October 2014 signed an agreement to become the founding member of the China-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). World Polio Day observed across the world on 24 October Published on: 29-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 13 student agreed World Polio Day observed across the world was observed to create awareness about the hazards of the crippling disease. Prasar Bharati CEO Jawhar Sircar elected VP of Asia Broadcasting Union Published on: 29-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 4 student agreed Prasar Bharati CEO Jawhar Sircar on 28 October 2014 was elected Vice-President (VP) of Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) in Macau. ING Vysya Bank CEO Shailendra Bhandari resigned Published on: 29-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 10 student agreed Chief Executive Officer of ING Vysya Bank Shailendra Bhandari on 28 October 2014 resigned from his post. Google celebrated 100th birthday of Dr Jonas Salk Published on: 29-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 30 student agreed Google on 28 October 2014 celebrated the 100th birthday of Dr Jonas Salk with a doodle on its homepage. Amitabh Bachchan summoned by US court for instigating violence during 1984 riots Published on: 29-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 24 student agreed Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan was recently in news as he was summoned by a US Federal Court in Los Angeles on 28 October 2014. International Internet Day observed globally on 29 October Published on: 29-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 23 student agreed International Internet Day was observed globally on 29 October 2014 to mark the anniversary of the first usage of the Internet to send a message electronically in 1969. Surya Prakash appointed as Chairman of Prasar Bharti Board Published on: 29-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 18 student agreed Surya Prakash was appointed as the Chairman of Prasar Bharti Board for a term of three years. India and Vietnam signed seven Memoranda of Understandings Published on: 29-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 34 student agreed India and Vietnam on 28 October 2014 signed seven Memoranda of Understandings in New Delhi. Biography of Muhammad Iqbal titled Iqbal: The Life of a Poet, Philosopher and Politician released Published on: 28-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 38 student agreed Biography of Allama Muhammad Iqbal was released in October 2014. Union Government scrapped ongoing selection process of CMDs, EDs in PSBs Published on: 28-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 30 student agreed The Union Finance Ministry on 27 October 2014 cancelled the current selection process for the posts of CMD and Executive Director (ED) of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) Emaar MGF Land Limited tied up with PayU India for its online payment service Published on: 28-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 10 student agreed Emaar MGF Land Limited on 27 October 2014 tied up with PayU India for providing an online payment facility to its customers. World Bank released India Development Update Published on: 28-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 48 student agreed World Bank report titled, India Development Update that claims Indias GDP to grow by 5.6 percent in Current Fiscal Year. The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes for the year 2014 announced Published on: 28-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 26 student agreed
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