Page-2 of Current Affairs - February, 2014
“Indira Paryavaran Bhawan” inaugurated by Dr. Manmohan Singh
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh inaugurated Indira Paryavaran Bhawan in New Delhi, which will house the Ministry of Environment and Forests and has a provision to accommodate its 600 officials. About Indira Paryavaran Bhawan Project of Ministry of Environment and Forests A Project for Construction of New office Building at Aliganj, Jor Bagh Road, New ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Topics: Current Affairs 2014 • Delhi • infrastructure • Ministry of Environment and Forests
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 elections. Mr. Pujara is known for his discipline, integrity and sense of duty towards his ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Topics: Current Affairs 2014 • Election Commission • General Election 2014 • Lok Sabha • Socio-Economic
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 Grand Challenges Canada and Department of Biotechnology will work together to address the global health ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Topics: Canada • Current Affairs 2014 • India-Canada • India-International Relations
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 operational expenses to each of its incubated ventures. About Target Accelerator Programme (TAP) Objective: Target’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Topics: Current Affairs 2014 • Economy • IBPS • India-International Relations • Karnataka • US • USA
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 Space Centre at Sriharikota in March/April 2014. About Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Topics: Current Affairs 2014 • ISRO