Current Affairs 17-JUNE-2014: -------------------------------------------------------------- India’s first One Stop Crisis Centre (OSCC) named Gauravi was launched in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh on 16 June 2014. World Day to Combat Desertification (WDCD) was observed across the world on 17 June 2014. Delhi became first kerosene-free city in India.Delhi Government on 16 June 2014 announced that Delhi has become the first kerosene-free city in the country. This feat was achieved after implementation of the Delhi: A Kerosene-Free Scheme launched in 2012 under which no subsidized kerosene were being issued in Delhi. Russia on 16 June 2014 cut off all gas supplies to Ukraine over the due payment. Japan killed 30 Minke whales during April-June 2014 whaling season as part of its research hunts in the north-west Pacific Ocean. BL Joshi, the Governor of Uttar Pradesh resigned from his post on 17 June 2014. ustice Vikramajit Sen, the head judge on vacation bench of the Supreme Court on 16 June 2014 recused himself from hearing Ansal plea. Organization for Security and Co-operation (OSCE) – Japan Conference was held in Tokyo on 17 June 2014. DLF Home Developers Ltd on 16 June 2014 became the first real estate developer in the country to receive ISO Quality Certification. The ISO Quality Certification was given by British Standard Institute (BSI). Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Kalraj Mishra on 16 June 2014 launched Online Finance Facilitation Centre (OFFC) for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). OFFC is an initiative of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The Centre was launched with an objective to facilitate access to finance and credit for SMEs. Earth’s largest water reservoir might be located deep inside the Earth’s mantle. This was revealed by a study published in the journal Science on 13 June 2014. Delhi Lieutenant-Governor (LG) Najeeb Jung on 16 June 2014 approved the formation of District-level Road Safety Committees (DRSC) to ensure road safety.
Posted on: Tue, 17 Jun 2014 16:35:09 +0000
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