Page-10 of Current Affairs - February, 2014
International Mother Language Day of Bangladesh 2014
International Mother Language Day (Bhasha Divas) observed across the world, with Bangladesh leading on February 21, 2014. Theme: “Local languages for global citizenship: spotlight on science”. Objective: To promote awareness of linguistic, multilingualism and cultural diversity. The day assumes special ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: International / World Current Affairs
WTA rankings: Li Na climbs to World No.2 spot
In the latest Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) singles rankings, Chinese tennis ace Li Na ranked World No.2 following her second Grand Slam crown at the Australian Open 2014. Top five players in the WTA Singles rankings: Serena Williams (United States). ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Study: Titled “Climbing behavior in extant crocodiles”
The researchers from University of Tennessee, USA studied the tree-climbing and basking behavior in reptiles, under the title, “Climbing behavior in extant crocodiles”. They noticed crocodilian species on three continents viz. Australia, Africa and North America and examined previous studies ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Belgium became second country to allow Mercy Killing for children
The Catholic country, Belgium became the first country to allow euthanasia for terminally ill children of any age. This action of legalizing death for the children came 12 years after the country legalized euthanasia for adults. The Parliament of Belgium ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Mount Kelud Volcano Erupts in Indonesia
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono declared a state of emergency on the main island of Java because of a major volcanic eruption. Mount Kelud in the east Java erupted and sends a cloud of ash 30 km into the sky ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
SEBI approved the new Corporate Governance norms
The Market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approved the new corporate governance norms that restrict the number of independent directors on a company board, spell out whistleblower policies and institute checks on salaries of key managerial persons, ..