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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
‘1093’ – Delhi Police launched a Helpline number for North-Eastern People
Delhi Police launched a new helpline number 1093 for North Eastern people living in Delhi. This helpline number has 5 direct lines and all calls are received at the Central Police Control Room (CPCR) situated at Delhi Police headquarters. Objective: ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Ms. Hillary R Clinton launched a new global review of data on women empowerment
Ms. Hillary Rodham Clinton launched a new global review of data to analyze the advancement of women and girls around the world since the mid-1990s. Objective: To promote female participation in education, politics and the economy around the world. Ms. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Odisha Lokayukta Bill 2014 passed by the Assembly of the state
Odisha Legislative Assembly passed the Odisha Lokayukta Bill 2014, with provision of keeping Chief Minister, ex-Chief Ministers, other ministers and public servants under the purview of a six-member anti-corruption panel. Excerpts of the provisions of the Odisha Lokayukta Bill 2014 ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Mr. Arvind Kejriwal resigned as Delhi CM
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Mr. Arvind Kejriwal resigned from the post of Chief Minister of Delhi, after failing to introduce and pass the Jan Lokpal Bill in the Delhi Assembly. In the 70-member Assembly, the Delhi Jan Lokpal ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
India and ADB signed loan agreement to improve rural roads in 5 States
The Government of India (GOI) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $275 million loan agreement to continue improving rural roads in the states of Assam, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal. The loan represents the second tranche of ..