Professor NR Madhava Menon committee framed guidelines to regulate expenditure and contents of advertisements paid out of tax payers money. DIPP approved 33 defence proposals Published on: 08-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 32 student agreed DIPP approved 33 defence proposals, of which 19 are related to the FDI to boost the manufacturing in defence sector. German author Siegfried Lenz died Published on: 08-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 10 student agreed German author Siegfried Lenz died on 7 October 2014. World Habitat Day observed globally on 6 October Published on: 08-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 42 student agreed United Nations celebrated World Habitat Day on 6 October 2014. World Bank released South Asia Economic Focus report Published on: 08-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 53 student agreed World Bank released South Asia Economic Focus report. Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano and Shuji Nakamura won 2014 Nobel Prize for Physics Published on: 08-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 60 student agreed Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano and Shuji Nakamura on 7 October 2014 won the 2014 Nobel Prize for Physics. Rockwell Collins signed MoU with Zen Tech to tap Indian defence market Published on: 08-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 21 student agreed Rockwell Collins on 7 October 2014 signed a MoU with the Hyderabad-based Zen Technologies. Union Science and Technology Minister launched microscope with 3-D feature Published on: 08-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 42 student agreed Union Science and Technology Minister launched the ingeniously manufactured Broad Spectrum Confocal Microscope that generates 3D images of objects. 17th Asian Games Incheon 2014 held in South Korea Published on: 07-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 334 student agreed 17th Asian Games Incheon 2014 was held in Incheon, South Korea from 19 September to 4 October 2014. RSP felicitated hockey player Birendra Lakra Published on: 07-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 8 student agreed Rourkela Steel Plant felicitated hockey player Birendra Lakra who was a part of the triumphant India team that defeated Pakistan in Asian Games. ASKeA in Tonk district decided to end its 150 year old tradition of sacrificing camel Published on: 07-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 28 student agreed ASKeA in Tonk district on 6 October 2014 decided to end its tradition of sacrificing camel. Brain Global Positioning System Published on: 07-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 43 student agreed Recently, Noble Prize was announced for the research in Brain Global Positioning System. New York Declaration on Forests released at UN Climate Summit Published on: 07-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 15 student agreed New York Declaration on Forests was released at the UN Climate Summit in New York, US on 23 September 2014. Mauritian Parliament dissolved for elections Published on: 07-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 19 student agreed The Mauritian parliament was dissolved to pave the way for elections that could lead to changes in the countrys constitution. U.S. Supreme Court allowed gay marriage in five more states Published on: 07-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 7 student agreed US Supreme Court allowed gay marriages in five more states and declined to hear appeal against the decision. UK and Ireland inked single visa deal Published on: 07-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 30 student agreed Britain and Ireland inked MoU on new joint Visa cooperation that allows non-European travelers to these nations with a common short-stay visa. Anbang Insurance Group Co Ltd acquired New York luxury hotel Waldorf Astoria Published on: 07-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 8 student agreed Anbang Insurance Group Co Ltd on 6 October 2014 acquired the Waldorf Astoria. Union Government launched Swachhta Udyami Yojana – Swachhta Se Sampannta ki Aur Published on: 07-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 95 student agreed Union Government launched Swachhta Udyami Yojana – Swachhta Se Sampannta ki Aur of National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation. MS Dhoni became ISL team Chennaiyin FC co-owner Published on: 07-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 42 student agreed Mahendra Singh Dhoni became the co-owner of the Indian Super League franchise Chennaiyin FC. NIIT Limited named Rahul Keshav Patwardhan as its next CEO Published on: 07-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 18 student agreed NIIT Limited on 6 October 2014 appointed Rahul Keshav Patwardhan as its next (CEO). Hewlett-Packard to split into two publicly traded companies Published on: 07-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 28 student agreed Technology giant Hewlett-Packard known as HP on 6 October 2014 announced that it will split itself into two separate publicly traded companies. USA Swimming suspended Olympic champion Michael Phelps for 6 months Published on: 07-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 42 student agreed USA Swimming suspended Michael Phelps from all competition for six months for violating the organizations code of conduct Saiyid Hamid conferred with Sir Ross Masood Lifetime Achievement Award 2014 Published on: 06-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 13 student agreed Saiyid Hamid was conferred with Sir Ross Masood Lifetime Achievement Award 2014 on 30 September 2014. Pakistan recorded highest number of polio cases in 14 years Published on: 06-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 23 student agreed Pakistan recorded the highest number of polio cases in 14 years. Maryland University Researchers developed a tool to predict how organisms respond to climate change Published on: 06-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 11 student agreed Researchers at Center for Environmental Science’s Appalachian Laboratory developed a tool to predict how organisms may respond to climate change US partially lifted 40 year ban on arm sales to Vietnam to boost defence in South China Sea Published on: 06-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 25 student agreed The US on 3 October 2014 announced to lift 40 years long ban on arms sales to Vietnam to boost sea defence in the South China Sea. West Bengal government constituted task force to probe into Burdwan blast Published on: 06-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 15 student agreed WB Government constituted a high-level composite Task Force to investigate into blasts at Khagragarh in Burdwan District that occurred on 2 October 2014. John O´Keefe, May-Britt Moser and Edvard I. Moser named for 2014 Nobel Prize in Physiology Published on: 06-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 36 student agreed The Nobel Assembly on 6 October 2014 decided to award the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine to John O´Keefe, May-Britt Moser and Edvard I. Moser. New York Times issued Apology for Racist Cartoon on Indias Mars Mission Published on: 06-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 38 student agreed The New York Times issued an apology for its racist cartoon on India’s Mars Mission and clarified that it in no way was trying to impugn India. World’s first womb-transplant baby born to a Swedish woman Published on: 06-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 66 student agreed World’s first womb-transplant baby was born to a 36-year-old Swedish woman. TS GENCO and BHEL signed MoU for power generation in Telangana Published on: 06-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 39 student agreed TS GENCO and BHEL signed MoU to establish thermal power plants to generate 6000 MW of electricity in Telangana. EU Competition Commission approved Facebook – WhatsApp deal worth 19 billion US dollar Published on: 06-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 34 student agreed European Union (EU) Competition Commission approved Facebook – WhatsApp deal worth 19 billion US dollar on 3 October 2014. Scientists at Ohio State University developed worlds first rechargeable solar battery Published on: 06-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 23 student agreed Scientists at Ohio State University, US developed the world’s first rechargeable solar battery that uses air and sunlight to charge itself India-US relation: Defining relationships of 21st century? Published on: 06-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 18 student agreed Recently, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his Visit to US on high note. During the visit, the Prime minister signed various agreements ranging from climate change and regional security to Economic investment. Swachh Bharat Mission launched by Narendra Modi Published on: 06-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 119 student agreed Prime Minister launched Swachh Bharat campaign in New Delhi on 2 October 2014, the occasion of 145th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Sumitomo acquired Carzonrent unit for 200 crore rupees Published on: 06-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 11 student agreed Sumitomo Group of Japan on 30 September 2014 acquired the car lease division of Carzonrent India for 200 crore rupees. Shah Rukh Khan received Global Diversity Award 2014 at the House of Commons Published on: 06-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 64 student agreed Shah Rukh Khan received Global Diversity Award 2014 at the Britain’s House of Commons for his outstanding achievements in the field of cinema. Chennai Super Kings won 2014 Champions League Twenty20 title Published on: 06-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 69 student agreed CSK won CLT20 2014 title of Cricket by defeating KKR by 8 wickets in the final match played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. British aid worker Alan Henning beheaded by ISIS militants Published on: 04-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 28 student agreed ISIS militants beheaded British aid worker, Alan Henning. In the video, the group claimes that his death is retaliation for UK strikes against the group. Aral Sea dried: NASA’s Earth Observatory Published on: 04-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 91 student agreed NASA’s Earth Observatory claimed that world’s fourth-largest lake, Aral Sea has dried and is at the verge of vanish. Rajasthan became first Indian state to start Olive refinery Published on: 04-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 241 student agreed Rajasthan became first Indian state to start olive refinery. The refinery is located in Lunkaransar area of Bikaner. World Animal Day observed globally on 4 October Published on: 04-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 69 student agreed World Animal Day was observed on 4 October across the world. It is observed to pay tribute to all animals and people who loves animal and respect them. Prime Minister connected to people over radio with programme, Mann Ki Baat Published on: 04-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 74 student agreed Narendra Modi for the first time addressed the countrymen over radio in programme Mann Ki Baat. 32 people killed in Stampede at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan Published on: 04-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 22 student agreed Thirty two people killed and about 15 were injured in a stampede that occurred at the main Dussehra event at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. 24th International Day of Older Persons observed across the world Published on: 01-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 16 student agreed The International Day of Older Persons 2014 observed across the world with the theme Leaving No One Behind: Promoting a Society for All. First case of Ebola virus in the US diagnosed Published on: 01-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 26 student agreed The US diagnosed its first case of the deadly Ebola virus in the patient who traveled to the country from in Liberia and to Texas. MC Mary Kom bagged her first Asian Games Gold Medal Published on: 01-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 199 student agreed Legendary Indian boxer MC Mary Kom on 1 October 2014 bagged her first ever Asian Games Gold Medal. Apollo Hospitals tied up with pharma firm Sanofi Published on: 01-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 32 student agreed Healthcare major Apollo Hospitals on 30 September 2014 tied up with the global pharma firm Sanofi. Union Government approved six STPIs for Odisha Published on: 01-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 104 student agreed Union government accorded in-principle approval for setting up six more STPIs in Odisha taking the number of such parks to 10. Google social network site–Orkut closed Published on: 01-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 104 student agreed Google closed Orkut, the social networking site permanently. President Pranab Mukherjee authorised Vigilance Commissioner Rajiv to act as CVC Published on: 01-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 105 student agreed President Pranab Mukherjee authorised Vigilance Commissioner Rajiv to act as CVC. National Voluntary Blood Donation Day celebrated across the country on October 1 Published on: 01-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 9 student agreed National Voluntary Blood Donation Day was celebrated on 1 October 2014 across the country to share the need and importance of the blood in the life of an individual. Union MNRE announced the organisation of the first RE-INVEST Promotion Meet & Expo Published on: 01-OCT-2014 Important for Exam: 68 student agreed The Union MNRE announced the organization of the first Renewable Energy Global Investors Meet & Expo (RE-INVEST).
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