Page-2 of GKToday Archives: February, 2014
Cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara: Brand ambassador of Gujarat Election Commission
India’s middle order batsman, Cheteshwar Pujara has been appointed as the brand ambassador of the Gujarat state Election Commission for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Objective: To encourage young voters of the region to caste their votes in the upcoming ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
India and Canada inked 3 pacts to enhance business and cultural ties
India and Canada signed 3 pacts for cooperation in health sector, audio-visual co-production and skill development. Currently, the Governor General of Canada, Mr. David Johnston is on a 9 day visit to India. MoUs signed between India and Canada: The ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Target Accelerator Programme (TAP) launched first accelerator programme for Indian start-ups
The Indian arm of US retailer Target, Target India launched its Target Accelerator Programme in Bangalore to incubate and provide mentoring to its first batch of five technology start-ups. Target will provide funding of up to $30,000 in cash and ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
ISRO: Experimental launch of GLSV Mark III in May/June
The Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) would carry out an experimental launch of GSLV Mark III in May/ June. The national space agency, ISRO is also set to send its next satellite IRNSS-1B on board rocket PSLV C24 from Satish Dhawan ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
CCEA nod to convert 7,200 km of state roads to highways
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) gave its nod to convert 7,200 Kms of states roads into national highways. Together with this, during the UPA regime, approx 17,000 km of the state highways converted into national highways. Also, the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Ms Lakshmi Swaminathan : Became first Indian President of Administrative Tribunal of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Ms. Lakshmi Swaminathan became the first Indian to become president of Administrative Tribunal of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for three years. Ms. Swaminathan is the seventh president of the Tribunal. At present, she is a member of the Panel ..