Current Affairs 27 & 28, JULY 2014: -------------------------------------------------------------- World Hepatitis Day was observed on 28 July 2014. Viral Hepatitis is a disease that annually claims about 1.4 million deaths. Indian megastar, Amitabh Bachchan has been appointed as the horticulture ambassador of Maharashtra. Union Finance Ministry gave its nod to the proposal of setting up rape crisis centres in all district across India. Sushma Swaraj was on a three-day visit to Nepal from 25 July to 27 July 2014. During the visit, she co-chaired the meet of Indo-Nepal Joint Commission. Prime Minister of India has launched a web platform – MyGov.nic.in to facilitate Citizen Engagement in Good Governance. First International Gaucher Day was observed across the world on 26 July 2014. The day was observed to mark the 160th birthday of Philippe Gaucher. Cycling: Italian Vincenzo Nibali won 101st edition of Tour de France. Government dissolved Khadi and Village Industries Mission. This was effecting from 24th July 2014. Reliance Power Limited has acquired Jaiprakash Power Ventures Hydro Power Portfolio. The Reserve Bank of India has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Monetary Authority of Hong Kong for exchange of supervisory information. RBI allows Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) to use e-KYC service to verify identity. Jitu Rai wins Gold in 50m Pistol event in CWG; Gurpal Singh bags Silver. Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi launched a web platform –MyGov.nic.in. The platform has been created to facilitate Citizen Engagement in Good Governance. An international conference on women entrepreneurship would be held here starting October 18. A recent study report prepared by Assocham’s Economic Research Bureau has showed that Gujarat topped in new investments attracted by the power sector during the period 2004-05 and 2012-13. Amitabh Bachchan named as Maharashtras horticulture ambassador.With this appointment, he will start promoting the horticulture sector in Maharashtra. The Australian government has approved billionaire Gautam Adani promoted Adani Goups proposed $16.5 billion (US $ 15.5 billion) Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail project subject to set of environmental conditions. CWG judo event: Rajwinder wins bronze in womens +78kg. India’s largest telecom firm Bharti Airtel on Monday(28 July 2014) said it has crossed 300 million customers mark across its mobile, fixed line, DSL and DTH services.
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