Page-13 of Current Affairs - September, 2014

Apple unveils bigger iPhone 6, 6 Plus & Apple Watch

September 10, 2014

Apple surprising its admirers as usual unveiled 2 new smartphones – iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus – and a new smart-watch simply called Apple Watch at a function in San Francisco, US. Apple Watch, is a miniature computer strapped ..

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India inks FTA in Services, Investments With ASEAN

September 9, 2014

India inked a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in services and investments with the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), paving the mode for a more relaxed movement of professionals and additionally opening prospects for investments between India and ASEAN. ..

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India’s trade agreement with ASEAN inked

September 9, 2014

India today finally signed the long pending trade deal which covers services and investments with the 10-member Association of South Asian Nations which will open the gates for rapid and free movement of professionals to and from these nations. India ..

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Scotland sliding towards referendum

September 8, 2014

The demands for independence in Scotland are getting louder as a recent poll suggested that chances that it gets separate from United Kingdom have shown an upwards trend. There are more votes with the ‘yes’ tag than otherwise. Such polls ..

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September 8, 2014: World Literacy Day observed across the world

September 8, 2014

World Literacy Day observed across the world on September 8, 2014. The theme of International Literacy Day 2014 was “Literacy and Sustainable Development.” UNESCO announced September 8 as International Literacy Day on November 17, 1965 and this was first celebrated in 1966. Its ..

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President Pranab Mukherjee stresses on woman education

September 8, 2014

Indian President Pranab Mukherjee presented the Saakshar Bharat Awards, 2014 at International Literacy Day which was celebrated by the National Literacy Mission Authority, Union Ministry of Human Resource Development at special celebrations organized at Vigyan Bhawan. In his speech he ..

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India-Bahrain commit for bilateral trade

September 8, 2014

Indian External Affairs Minister Mrs. Sushma Swaraj has revamped India and Bahrain’s strategic ties and trade relations. She was in Bahrain for a 2-day visit. She met the Bahrain King Hamad, PM Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and the foreign ..

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Fresh choice of smugglers: ‘R22-Ozone-depleting fridge gas”

September 8, 2014

The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has warned its offices at ports about smuggling of ozone-depleting materials as there has been a fresh surge in efforts to unlawfully ship R-22 gas, which is used in refrigerants and air-conditioners ..

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India, Bahrain convey commitment to improve bilateral trade, investment

September 8, 2014

India and Bahrain trade and commerce ties are on an upsurge. India and Bahrain trade and commerce has amassed momentum over the years and is assured to increase more with stress on partnerships in important sectors. Now the stress is ..

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Blue Whales make a grand comeback

September 8, 2014

The giant blue whales population has made a grand rebounce. The recent findings of the Marine Mammal Science journal suggest that the recent whale population of California blue whales has once again reached 97% of their historic numbers. The scientists ..

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