Page-5 of Current Affairs - October, 2014
Key Facts About Cyclone Nilofar
A deep depression that has formed over the Arabian Sea is expected to turn into a tropical cyclone Nilofar. Nilofar has the potential to strengthen to the equivalent of a Category 1 hurricane before its Arabian Peninsula landfall. In India, ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Former Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh to be Chair of Future Earth’s Engagement Committee
Jairam Ramesh, former Environment Minister, has been asked to chair the Future Earth Engagement Committee. Future Earth Engagement Committee The Committee is a global research platform panel on sustainable development. The strategic advisory group was instituted by an alliance of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Government to create a SPV for Ken-Betwa River Linking Project
The Centre is planning to create a SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) to implement the Ken-Betwa River Linking Project. Interlinking the rivers of India has been one of the major initiative of the NDA government at the Centre. Ken-Betwa River Linking ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
North east monsoon gets active over South India
The northeast monsoon is active over south India, according to the IMD (Indian Meteorological Department) which has forecast rain or thundershowers in the region. The northeast monsoon is expected to be vigorous over Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and southern interior of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
India's GDP is likely to grow by 5.6 per cent in 2014-15: World Bank
A World Bank report titled ‘India Development Update’ has said that India’s GDP is likely to expand at 5.6% in the current fiscal year, 2014-15 The report also said that the GDP growth may rise further to 6.4% and 7% ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Telecom giant SoftBank pledges USD 10 billion investment in India
Japanese telecom giant SoftBank has pledged to invest US $10 bn in India’s IT and communications sector in the coming years. This is one of the biggest investment commitments from a Japanese firm after PM Modi’s visit. Softbank will look ..