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RBI regresses to multiple price method for bond auctions
The RBI will revert to the Multiple Price method for bond auctions on August 1, 2014, a year after it adopted the present method of Uniform Price. On August 1, 2014, the central bank will auction a 10-year bond with ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2014
Sixth C-17 Globemaster III aircraft delivered to IAF
Indian Air Force received its sixth C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at the Palam Airbase in New Delhi in the presence of the Union Defence Minister Arun Jaitley. About C-17 Globemaster III It has the potential to carry 75 tonnes of load ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2014
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Science Express for raising biodiversity awareness flagged off
The third phase of Science Express Biodiversity Special (SEBS) was flagged off from Safdarjung Railway Station in Delhi. The train with its innovative exhibition aims to spread awareness amongst masses in general and youth in particular about the exceptional biodiversity ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2014
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Vincenzo Nibali wins 101st Tour de France
Italian Vincenzo Nibali won the 101st edition of Tour de France, becoming the first Italian in 16 years to win the championship. Nibali’s triumph comes after 2013 champion Chris Froome and two-time winner Alberto Contador crashed out with injuries in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2014
Category: Sports Current Affairs
RBI rejects Andhra's request for farm loan waiver
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) communicated the Andhra Pradesh government that there was no case for considering its request for restructuring of agricultural loans in the state. A refused to consider the request even before the state government could prepare ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2014
Flipkart raises $1 billion, largest in Indian e-commerce field
India’s home-grown e-retailer Flipkart announced that it has raised funds worth $1 billion (over Rs.6,000 crore), the largest-ever by an Indian e-commerce firm. Flipkart has been raising fund aggressively as it raised $210 million in May 2014. This year the ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2014