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India born poet Vijay Seshadri wins 2014 Pulitzer Prize in poetry category

Bluefin 21- a robotic submarine - deployed to solve mystery of lost Malaysian plane MH370
Archie Andrews the famous comic book character is set to die in this summer issue of
July 2014
Kepler-186f, the first Earth-size Planet discovered in the Habitable Zone
World Heritage Day observed on 18 April 2014 with theme Heritage of Commemoration
Veteran pro-democratic Journalist of Myanmar Win Tin dies
Hillary Clintons book titled Hard Choices to be released in June 2014
Kevin Sharp, the country singer and cancer survivor dies
20 April 2014
Canadian Author Alistair Macleod dies
The Unsung Hero of the NASAs Apollo Program John C. Houbolt Dies
Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter, the US boxer dies
Baroda wins Syed Mushtaq Ali Cricket T20 Trophy
ECI launches Election Visitors Programme 2014
61st National Film Awards: Ship of Theseus wins Best Feature Film
Admiral RK Dhowan appointed as the new Navy Chief

CAG empowered to audit private telecom companies: SC
First double-decker flyover opened at Mumbai
Mathangi Sathyamurthy to receive M S Subbulakshmi Award 2014
Hockey India appointed Harendra Singh as coach of junior team
Joshna Chinappa wins inaugural Richmond Open of Squash
BMB sign an agreement with Trends to promote Women Entrepreneurship
China announces to host Western Pacific Naval Symposium

Union Government decides to continue export subsidy of 3300 rupees per tonne
on raw sugar export
Real Madrid won the Copa del Ray Football tournament of Spain
Japanese foods firm Nissin Foods appointed Gautam Sharma as India
MD
Japanese foods firm Nissin Foods on 23 April 2014 appointed Gautam Sharma as the
Managing Director (MD) of its Indian arm Indo Nissin.
Suresh Kumar Reddy appointed as the First ambassador to ASEAN
Union Ministry of External Affairs (MoEA)
No immediate decision on appointment of Lokpal: Centre to SC
Government has informed SC no immediate decision will be taken on the appointment of
Chairperson and members of the Lokpal.
Real Madrid won the Copa del Ray Football tournament of Spain
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed Real Madrid won the Copa del Rey Cup on 16 April 2014
Scientists discovered new mineral Putnisite
Scientists discovered a new mineral Putnisite in Western Australia on 22 April 2014.
Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry slapped notice on Idea
Cellular for Pashmina ad
KCCI asked Idea Cellular to immediately withdraw its controversial advertisement on
Pashmina Shawls.
Bengaluru FC won I-League Football title
Bengaluru FC Club on 21 April 2014 won the I-League Football title in their debut season.
Ranjib Biswal, the IPL Chairman and Congress leader took oath as Rajya
Sabha MP
Ranjib Biswal, Kalpataru Das and Sarojini Hembram took oath as Rajya Sabha member in
New Delhi. Their oath was administered by Hamid Ansari.
Film series, Brazuca around the World launched by adidas on 2014 FIFA
World Cup Brazil
Film series titled Brazuca around the World launched by adidas to excite football fans for the
2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil.
Benfica won 33rd Portuguese league Football title after four years
Benfica on 21 April 2014 won the 33rd Portuguese Football league title after four years.
IRCON signed MoU with Transparency International India
Ircon International Limited signed a MoU with Transparency International India for
implementing Integrity Pact.
Pakistan successfully tested short range ballistic missile-Ghazanvi
Pakistan successfully test-fired short range ballistic missile Hatf-III named Ghazanvi.
Cadbury India changed its name to Mondelez India Foods Limited
Cadbury India Limited on 22 April 2014 announced to change its name to Mondelez India
Foods Limited.
Chitra won World Women's Snooker title at Leeds
Chitra Magimairaj on 22 April 2014 won the World Womens Senior Snooker Championship
at Leeds, Britain by defeating Alena Asmolava of Belarus.
India and Bhutan signed agreement on development of hydropower
projects
India and Bhutan signed an agreement on development of hydropower projects in Thimphu,
Bhutan.
Donna Vekic won the BMW Malaysian Tennis Open 2014
Donna Vekic won the BMW Malaysian Open 2014 at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Indian-American Professor Rajendra Singh named as Solar Champions
of Change
Indian-American professor Rajendra Singh named as one of ten Solar Champions of
Change.
Canadian Author Alistair Macleod died
Canadian author Alistair MacLeod on 20 April 2014 died due to a heart stroke.
Mathangi Sathyamurthy to receive M S Subbulakshmi Award 2014
Mathangi Sathyamurthy, Karnataka musician honoured M S Subbulakshmi Award
MIT Scientist designed the Worlds first floating nuclear plant
Scientist of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on 17 April 2014 designed the
world's first floating nuclear plants.
Meb Keflezighi won Boston Marathon 2014
Meb Keflezighi and Rita Jeptoo won the Boston Marathon 2014 in male and female
category, respectively.
Veteran pro-democratic Journalist of Myanmar Win Tin died
Veteran pro-democratic Journalist of Myanmar Win Tin on 19 April 2014 died due to his
respiratory problems.
Kritsanakorn Sangaroon won the 2014 Thailand Tour womens title of
ABF
Kritsanakorn Sangaroon of Thailand won the 2014 Thailand Tour womens title of ABF.
International Mother Earth Day observed across the world on 22 April
2014
The world observed International Mother Earth Day on 22 April 2014 to create awareness
and also to support environmental protection.
Hillary Clintons book entitled Hard Choices to be released in June 2014
Hard Choices authored by Hillary Rodham Clinton will be released on 10 June 2014. The
book will be published by Simon & Shuster.
Shaik Abdul Hameed won the 2014 Thailand Tour title of Asian Bowling
Federation
Shaik Abdul Hameed won Asian Bowling Federation (ABF) Tour title 2014 of Thailand Tour.
The Unsung Hero of the NASAs Apollo Program John C. Houbolt Died
The unsung hero of the NASAs Apollo Program John C. Houbolt died 20 April 2014 after the
complications from Parkinson's disease
Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter, the US boxer died
Former US boxer, Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter died on 20 April 2014 at his home in Toronto,
Canada following a battle with prostate cancer. He was 76.
Kevin Sharp, the country singer and cancer survivor died
Country musician, Kevin Sharp died on 19 April 2014 at the age of 43 due to complications
in past stomach surgeries and digestive issues.
Nobel laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez died at 87
Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the Nobel laureate died at the age of 87 in Mexico
Randstad Awards 2014 announced
Randstad Awards 2014 was announced encourage best practices for talent attraction
and to identify the best Employer Brand in the country.
Comic book icon Archie to die in July's final issue
Archie Comics has declared that the famous comic character Archie will die in the
July 2014 issue after ruling the comics market for 73 year.
61st National Film Awards: Ship of Theseus won Best Feature Film
Ship of Theseus was selected as best feature film and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag was
named as the best popular film in the National Film Awards.
India won 12 medals at the 7th South Asia Judo Championship
Indian judokas won 12 medals at the seventh South Asia Judo Championships held in
Kathmandu.
Bluefin 21- a robotic submarine - deployed to solve mystery of lost
Malaysian plane MH370
Bluefin 21 - a robotic submarine - was deployed on 14 April 2014 to solve the mystery of the
lost Malaysian plane MH370.
Foldscope: A low cost microscope invented
A team of Scientists led by Manu Prakash from Stanford University developed an amazingly
cheap microscope namely Foldscope.
World Trade to grow by 4.7 percent in 2014: WTO
World Trade Organisation projected that the world trade grow by 4.7 percent in 2014
LIC reduced its stake in Infosys
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) reduced its stake in Infosys by 3.25% by selling its
shares worth 850 crore rupees.
SC recognized Transgenders as third category of sex
Supreme Court recognised transgender as the third category of sex and directed the
government to work for upliftment of the category.
Santoso won OUE Singapore Open 2014
Simon Santoso (Indonesia) won the OUE Singapore Open 2014 for the first time on 13 April
2014.
President conferred Sangeet Natak Akademi fellowships 2013
President of India conferred Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships and Sangeet Natak
Akademi Award for the year 2013 at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi.
SSB to induct Women as Combat Officers
The Union Home Ministry on 13 April 2014 for the first time approved the recruitment of
young women as combat officers in Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).
Book entitled The Accidental Prime Minister released
A book entitled The Accidental Prime Minister: the making and unmaking of Manmohan
Singh written by Sanjaya Baru was released.
Ratan Tata received Knight Grand Cross award by UK Government
Ratan Tata on 10 April 2014 received the Knight Grand Cross (GBE) award by UK
Government.
Legendary Poet Gulzar selected for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2013
The Union Ministry announced on 12 April 2014 that legendary poet Gulzar was selected for
the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2013
Successful Novelist Sue Townsend died
Novelist Sue Townsend on 11 April 2014 died after a short illness
Former New Zealand wicketkeeper Gareth Hopkins announced
retirement
Gareth Hopkins the former New Zealand wicketkeeper on 11 April 2014 announced his
retirement from cricket.
Justice R.M.Lodha appointed as Next Chief Justice of India
President of India on 11 April 2014 appointed Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha as Next Chief
Justice of India.
Stuart Parkin won Millennium Technology Prize 2014
Stuart Parkin won Millennium Technology Prize 2014
Piramal sold its 11 percent stake in Vodafone India for 8900 crore rupees
Piramal Enterprises announced on 10 April 2014 to sold its equity stake to Vodafone India
for 8900 crore rupees.
'Gulabi Gang' documentary to be screened at New York India film festival
Gulabi Gang documentary based on the life of an activist Sampat Devi will be screened at
the 14th New York Indian Film Festival.
Shikhar Dhawan named among Wisdens Five Cricketers of the Year
Shikhar Dhawan named as one of the Five Cricketers of the Year 2013. Others are Joe
Root, Charlotte Edwards, Chris Rogers, Ryan Harris and Dale Steyn.
Shompens of A & N islands casted votes for the first time for Lok Sabha
Shompens is one of the stone-age tribes for the first time casted their votes in Great
Nicobar.
Ratan Tata appointed member of China-backed Board of Boao Forum for
Asia
Ratan Tata on 10 April 2014 was appointed as a member of the Board of Boao Forum for
Asia (BFA)
Sachin became 1st Indian cricketer on cover page of Wisden Cricketers
Almanack
Sachin Tendulkar adorned on the cover page of the 151st edition of the Wisden Cricketers
Almanack published in London.
Viktor Orban re-elected as Prime Minister of Hungary
Viktor Orban was re-elected as Prime Minister of Hungary for the second consecutive four-
year term.
A Smartphone battery Nanodots that recharges in 30 seconds developed
An Israeli startup StoreDot on 8 April 2014 developed a new smart phone battery called
Nanodots.
Indian cricket team lost number one spot to Sri Lanka in ICC T20
rankings
Indian lost number one status in the latest ICC Twenty20 rankings by Sri Lanka. Kohli and
Ashwin attained their career-high positions in the list.
Mickey Rooney, the American film actor died
American film actor and entertainer, Mickey Rooney died in California at the age of 93.
India's Heena Sidhu clinched World's No. 1 spot in 10 mts air pistol
event
Heena Sindhu clinched Worlds Number One spot in 10 meters air pistol event.
Ashish Bose foremost demographer died at 83
Ashish Bose, veteran demographer died in New Delhi due to illness on 7 April 2014.
SAP appointed Ravi Chauhan as MD for India
Ravi Chauhan on 7 April 2014 was appointed as Managing Director for SAP India.
Dhoni named captain of ICC World T20 team
ICC announced the mens Team of the Tournament of the ICC World Twenty20 Bangladesh
2014, with Indias MS Dhoni named captain.
VK Murthy, the renowned cinematographer died
Dada Saheb Phalke awardee, V K Murthy died on 7 April 2014 at his residence in
Shankarapuram. He was 91.
World Health Day 2014 observed across the world
World Health Day 2014 was observed across the world on 7 April 2014
Lee Chong Wei & Shixian Wang won India Super Series Badminton titles
Lee Chong Wei won the mens singles title of 250000 US dollar India Super Series
Badminton in New Delhi by defeating Chen Long of China.
Australian cricket team won Women's T20 World Cup 2014
Australian cricket team had won the Womens World Twenty20 Cup 2014 cup by defeating
England in the final match in Mirpur, Dhaka.
Iwao Hakamada awarded with the Boxing Belt by WBC
Iwao Hakamada has been awarded with an honorary championship belt by WBC. He was
released after 48 years in prison following a murder conviction.
DHI suspended HMT MD Sreekumar for allegedly diverting funds
The Department of Heavy Industries (DHI) on 7 April 2014 suspended Managing Director
(MD) M D Sreekumar for allegedly diverting funds.
Iran and Pakistan Joint Military Exercise held in Strait of Hormuz
The navies of Iran and Pakistan on 6 April 2014 announced to hold joint military exercises in
the eastern part of the Strait of Hormuz
Punjab won Junior National Hockey Title 2014
Punjab won the 4th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2014 (Division A) by
defeating Hokey Odisha at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Koyal Rana won the Miss India 2014 title
Koyal Rana won the title of fbb Femina Miss India 2014. Jhataleka Malhotra and Gail Nicole
DaSilva were the 1st and 2nd runner-ups respectively.
Sri Lanka won its maiden ICC Twenty20 World Cup title
Sri Lanka defeated India in the final match to win the ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2014 at
Shere Bangla stadium of Mirpur, Dhaka.
President Obama nominated PIO Sunil Sabharwal as US Alternate
Executive Director of IMF
President Barack Obama on 4 April 2014 nominated Sunil Sabharwal as the next US
Alternate Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
FIFA imposed transfer ban on Barcelona
International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) imposed a transfer ban at both
national and international level on 2 April 2014
Former President of Guinea Kumba Yala died at 61
Former President of Guinea Kumba Yala died at the age of 61 due to cardiac arrest.
Iran and Japan signed a MoU to cooperate in environmental issues
Published on: 05-APR-2014
Iran and Japan signed a MoU for bilateral cooperation on environmental issues.
MS Dhoni won United Kingdoms 2014 Asian award for outstanding
achievement in sports
MS Dhoni won the United Kingdoms 2014 Asian Award for outstanding achievement in
Sports.
Marie-Lousie Coleiro Preca sworn-in as President of Malta
Marie-Lousie Coleiro Preca Sworn-in as President of Malta, island state, in Valletta
ISRO successfully launched IRNSS 1B from Sriharikota
ISRO had launched Indias 2nd regional navigational satellite IRNSS 1B from Sriharikota
Space Station.
NIST launched world's most accurate clock, NIST-F2
NIST has launched a new atomic clock, named as NIST-F2 to serve the new US civilian time
and frequency, along with the current NIST-F1 standard.
Europe launched a satellite, Sentinel-1A to monitor earth for climate
change
Europe has launched Sentinel-1A, a satellite designed to monitor Earth for climate change
and environmental damage and help disaster relief operations.
Bangladesh to provide transit facility for Indian power transmission line
Bangladesh agreed to provide transit facility for a 6000 megawatt Indian power transmission
line.
R Gandhi appointed as Deputy Governor of RBI
RBI has appointed R Gandhi as the Deputy Governor on 3 April 2014 for a period of three
years. He is the successor of Anand Sinha.
HAL received the Most Efficient Navratna Award 2013
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on 3 April 2014 recieved the Most Efficient Navratna
Award for the year 2013.
Reserve Bank of India adopted CPI as new measure of Inflation
Reserve Bank of India adopted the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) combined as the key
measure of Inflation.
EC confirmed Amir Khan as its National Icon for Lok Sabha election
2014
Election Commission confirmed the Amir Khan as its national icon for the Lok Sabha
elections2014
ISRO decommissioned Communication Satellite INSAT-3E
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO on 1 April 2014 decommissioned the
Communication Satellite INSAT-3E.
Karim Massimov named as the Kazakhstans new PM after Serik
Akhmetov resigned
Karim Massimov was named as the new Prime Minister of Kazakhstan after Serik Akhmetov
resigned from the post.
RBI approved banking licences to IDFC Ltd and Bandhan financial
services
RBI has granted in-principle approvals to IDFC Ltd and Bandhan Financial Services Pvt Ltd
to start new banks in India.
World Autism Awareness Day celebrated across the world
World Autism Awareness Day was celebrated on 2 April 2014
Viswanathan Anand raises to No. 3 in FIDE world chess rankings
Viswanathan Anand ranked World number 3 in the rating list released by FIDE.
Singapore enacted new law to maintain public order in Little India
A new law Public Order (Additional Temporary Measures) Act was approved by Singapore
Government on 1 April 2014.
Chinese authorities seized assets worth 14 billion dollar from Zhou
Yongkang
Chinese authorities on seized assets worth 14.5 billion dollar from family members of retired
domestic security Chief Zhou Yongkang.
French President Hollande names Valls as new PM
President Francois Hollande on 31 March 2014 appointed Interior Minister Manuel Valls as
next prime minister of France.
Indian-origin Suvir Mirchandani suggested use of Garamond font to save
400 million dollar
A 14-year-old Indian origin teenager Suvir Manchandani suggested a way to US government
to save 400 million dollars.
India based American Dr. Sumit Chugh chosen for Prestigious Simon
Dack Award
An Indian- American Cardiologist, Dr. Sumit Chugh chosen for the Prestigious Simon Dack
Award for Outstanding Scholarship.
Nancy Powell resigned as the US Ambassador to India
US Ambassador to India, Nancy Powell announced her resignation in the US Mission Town
Hall meeting. She had submitted her resignation to Barack Obama.
Noel Tata appointed as next chairman of Trent
Noel Naval Tata on 31 March 2014 appointed as the chairman of retail arm Trent.
US and Russia talk failed to break deadlock on Ukraine crisis
Russia and the US have failed to break the deadlock over the process to proceed on
Ukraine crisis during the meet of John Kerry and Sergey Lavrov.
BHEL signed contract of 125crore rupees of hydro power in Uttarakhand
BHEL signed a contract 125 crore rupees from Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited
Djokovic defeated Nadal to win fourth Miami Masters crown
Novak Djokovic won his fourth Miami Masters crown on 30 March 2014 by defeating Rafael
Nadal 6-3, 6-3.
Lewis Hamilton Won Malaysian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton won the Malaysian Grand Prix by beating his teammate Nico Rosberg by
17.3 seconds.
Supreme Court ordered sacking of incumbent BCCI chief N Srinivasan
The Supreme Court gave a series of judgments overhauling the Board of Cricket of India
(BCCI) case.
SMS based service Polling at your fingertips launched in Shillong
Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has launched SMS based service named Polling at your
Fingertips in Shillong, Meghalaya.
Simon Santoso, Indonesian Shuttler won Malaysia Grand Prix gold
Indonesian Simon Santoso won the Malaysia Grand Prix gold against Sourabh Varma in
Mens Single.
NCDEX launched Bajra Future Contract
NCDEX launched the Worlds first bajra contract for the benefit of Indian farmers.
Frankie Knuckles, the iconic Chicago-based house DJ, died in Chicago
Published on: 31-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed
Frankie Knuckles, the iconic Chicago based house DJ, died on 31 March 2014 in Chicago.
SC uphold the age of juvenile to 18 years
Published on: 31-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 15 people agreed
The Supreme Court on 30 March 2014 uphold the age of juvenile to 18 years.
Ministry of New and Renewable energy and NHB signed MoU
Published on: 31-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 12 people agreed
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and NHB signed a MoU to channelise subsidy for
solar energy usage.
Zubin Mehta won special jury award of Times Now NRI Awards 2014
Published on: 31-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 21 people agreed
Renowned music director and concert conductor Zubin Mehta on 30 March 2014 won the
special jury award of Times Now NRI Awards 2014.
Earth Hour observed across the world
Published on: 31-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 55 people agreed
Earth Hour observed across the world on 29 March 2014
Heena Sidhu won silver medal in 10m Air Pistol Women final of ISSF
World Cup
Published on: 31-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 31 people agreed
World number two air pistol shooter, Heena Sidhu won a silver medal at the ISSF World Cup
in Fort Benning, the United States.
Saudi King appointed half-brother Moqren as next heir to throne
Published on: 29-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 23 people agreed
King Abdullah issued a decree of appointed his half-brother Moqren as the next heir to the
throne of the worlds largest exporter of crude oil.
Sunil Gavaskar appointed as Interim President of BCCI
Published on: 29-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 44 people agreed
Sunil Gavaskar was appointed as the interim president of BCCI board by the Supreme Court
on 28 March 2014.
Jens Stoltenberg appointed as Secretary General of NATO
Published on: 29-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 48 people agreed
Jens Stoltenberg was appointed as the Secretary General of North Atlantic Treaty
Organisation (NATO).
Japan to start retrial of Longest serving death row inmate Iwao
Hakamada
Published on: 28-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 31 people agreed
A Japanese court on 27 March 2014 ordered the release and a retrial of Iwao Hakamada.
President Barack Obama announced NSA reform plans
Published on: 28-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 26 people agreed
President Barack Obama on 27 March 2014 announced National Security Agency (NSA)
reform plan.
Tata Teleservices launched Wi-Fi business in Chennai
Published on: 28-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 17 people agreed
Tata Teleservices limited (TTL) on 27 March 2014 launched new Wi-Fi business in Chennai.
General Sedki Sobhi sworn-in as Defence Minister and Army Chief of
Egypt
Published on: 28-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 7 people agreed
General Sedki Sobhi has sworn-in as the new Defence Minister and Army Chief of Egypt. He
is the successor of Field Marshal Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
C-130J Super Hercules aircraft of IAF crashed in Rajasthan: 5 killed on
board
Published on: 28-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 50 people agreed
C-130 J Super Hercules aircraft of Indian Air Force crashed in Karoli district of Rajasthan
killing five crew members including four officers.
WHO certified India as Polio Free country
Published on: 28-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 36 people agreed
The WHO has certified India as a Polio Free country making it one of the 11 countries of
South-East Region to be free from polio virus.
Indian-Origin student Gopal Rao won UK Twitter Prize
Published on: 28-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 15 people agreed
Indian-origin Gopal Rao on 27 March 2014 won UK Twitter Prize
Arjun Kapoor named brand Ambassador of Earth Hour 2014
Published on: 28-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 33 people agreed
Actor Arjun Kapoor on 27 March 2014 was named as the brand ambassador of the Earth
hour 2014.

West Zone won cricket's Deodhar Trophy 2014
Published on: 28-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 21 people agreed
West Zone defeated North Zone to win the Deodhar Trophy of Cricket 2014 in
Visakhapatnam by a margin of 133 runs.
Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi resigned as Army Chief of Egypt to run for
Presidential Elections
Published on: 28-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 13 people agreed
Army Chief of Egypt, Al-Sisi resigned from the post to contest in presidential election. He
also resigned as the Defence Minister of the Country.
Bishop Franz-Peter Terbartz-van Elst of Germany resigned
Published on: 27-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 16 people agreed
Germanys Franz-Peter Terbartz-van Elst also known as bling bishop resigned
CERT-In detected Smartphone Virus Dendroid
Published on: 27-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 34 people agreed
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) on 26 March 2014 detected a
Smartphone Virus called Dendroid.
IRV 2020 to protect Vulnerable Rhinos
Published on: 27-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 10 people agreed
WHO-India has launched a programme named IRV 2020 programme with an aim to
increase population of rhinoceros listed as vulnerable on IUCN Red list.
3rd Nuclear Security Summit 2014
Published on: 27-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 65 people agreed
Third Nuclear Security Summit was held in The Hague, Netherlands from 24 to 25 March
2014.
Ancient caves depicting 7000-year-old civilisation discovered in Andhra
Pradesh
Published on: 27-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 19 people agreed
Researcher K Ramakrishna Reddy has discovered a group of caves inhibited by ancient
humans in Akkampalli of Andhra Pradesh.
IBM unveiled SMAC solutions for telecom operators
Published on: 27-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 8 people agreed
IBM unveiled Social, Mobile, Cloud and Analytics (SMAC) solutions for telecom operators
India won 3rd South Asian Handball Championship title
Published on: 27-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 7 people agreed
India defeated Pakistan in the final to win the 3rd South Asian Handball Championship title
at Genesis Global School in Noida.
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag screened at seventh Asian Film Festival 2014 in
Saudi Arabia
Published on: 26-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 22 people agreed
2013 biographical film of Milkha Singh titled, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag screened in Saudi Arabia
as a part of the seventh Asian Film Festival 2014.
Rajiv Takru appointed as the new Revenue Secretary
Published on: 26-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 27 people agreed
Rajiv Takru, the Financial Services Secretary has been appointed as the new Revenue
Secretary. He succeeds Sumit Bose, who will retire on 31 March 2014.
Varun Berry appointed as Managing Director of Britannia Industries
Published on: 26-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 17 people agreed
Varun Berry on 25 March 2014 appointed as Managing Director (MD) of Britannia Industries.
Third Nuclear Security Summit 2014 held in The Hague
Published on: 26-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 14 people agreed
The Third Nuclear Security Summit was held in The Hague, Netherlands.
Third National Photography Awards conferred on 13 eminent
photojournalists
Published on: 26-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 10 people agreed
The third National Photography Awards were conferred on 13 eminent photojournalists in
New Delhi.
Managing Director of Britannia Industries Vinita Bali announced to retire
Published on: 26-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 15 people agreed
Managing Director (MD) of Britannia Industries Vinita Bali on 25 March 2014 announced to
retire till the end of March 2014.
CEO of Marico Saugata Gupta promoted as Managing Director
Published on: 26-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 8 people agreed
Saugata Gupta chief executive officer (CEO) of Marico on 25 March 2014 was promoted as
Managing Director (MD).
Acting CEO and CFO of Jet Airways Ravishankar Gopalakrishnan
resigned
Published on: 26-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 14 people agreed
The acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Jet Airways
Ravishankar Gopalakrishnan resigned on 25 March 2014.
The book titled Lal Bahadur Shastri: Lessons in Leadership written by
Pavan Choudary released
Published on: 26-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 22 people agreed
The book Lal Bahadur Shastri: Lessons in Leadership written by the Pavan Choudary.
Uttrakhand Government ordered deployment of SDRF on Char Dham
route
Published on: 26-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 8 people agreed
Harish Rawat has ordered deployment of newly constituted SDRF personnel in the danger
zone that is prone to disaster, during Char Dham Yatra.
Nirbheek, a lightweight revolver for protection of women launched
Published on: 26-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 43 people agreed
Indian Ordinance factory has launched a light-weight revolver named Nirbheek, designed
especially for women to defend themselves from assault.
Vandana Foundation launched AQUATM in Mumbai
Published on: 25-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 77 people agreed
Vandana Foundation has launched AQUATM water vending machine in Mumbai. It will
release 1 liter water at a price of 1 rupee.
GAIL signed MoU with Chubu Electric Power Company of Japan
Published on: 25-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 22 people agreed
GAIL signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chubu Electric Power Co.Inc. of
Japan in South Korea
RSPB won senior women hockey National Title
Published on: 25-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 19 people agreed
RSPB won the 4th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship (Division A) in
Bhopal after defeating defending champions Haryana by 4-0.
Nanda, the Veteran actress died in Mumbai
Published on: 25-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 12 people agreed
Nanda, the veteran actress of Hindi and Marathi films died on 25 March 2014 in Mumbai at
the age of 75.
Govind Mishra, the Hindi writer selected for Saraswati Samman 2013
Published on: 25-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 60 people agreed
Govind Mishra to given the Sarawasti honour for year 2013 for his book Dhool Paudho Par.
He will be the second person to receive this award.
Assam Government proposed trimming of Rhinos horn to prevent
poaching
Published on: 24-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 42 people agreed
Assam Government sought an opinion of the people on trimming the horns of rhinos to save
them from the poachers.
Adolfo Suarez, the first elected Prime Minister of Spain, died
Published on: 24-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 23 people agreed
Adolfo Suarez, the first elected Prime Minister of Spain died on 23 March 2014.
President conferred Gallantry and Distinguished Service Awards
Published on: 24-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 11 people agreed
Pranab Mukherjee conferred three Kriti Chakras and ten Shurya Chakras to Armed
Personnel at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Bhavani Island in A.P. developed as new adventure sports
Published on: 24-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 23 people agreed
Bhavani Island in A.P on the waves of River Krishna was developed as new adventure
sports on 23 March 2014.
Book The Wrong Enemy: Revealed facts about 2008 Indian embassy
attack in Kabul
Published on: 24-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 29 people agreed
Carlotta Gall in her new book has claimed that 2008 terror attack on Indian embassy in
Kabul was monitored and sanctioned by senior officials of ISI.
Rationalised Roman for Kashmiri written by Dr. R L Bhat released
Published on: 24-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 20 people agreed
The book Rationalised Roman for Kashmiri written by Dr R L Bhat was released on 23
March 2014.
The biography of Narendra Modi written by Andy Marino published
Published on: 24-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 11 people agreed
The book titled Narendra Modi: A Political Biography was recently published. The biography
was written by Andy Marino..
GEAC revalidated 10-GM crops for field trails
Published on: 22-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 54 people agreed
Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) revalidated ten varieties of Genetically
Modified crops.
World Water Day observed across the World
Published on: 22-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 62 people agreed
World Water Day observed on 22 March 2014 with the theme Water and Energy.
Thailand announced to lift State of Emergency
Published on: 22-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 15 people agreed
Thailand announced to lift state of emergency on 18 March 2014.
Physicist Rajesh Gopakumar selected for G D Birla Award 2013
Published on: 22-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 42 people agreed
Physicist Rajesh Gopakumar won the G D Birla award for scientific research for the year
2013
Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic lost the shortest match in 28
minutes and 20 seconds
Published on: 22-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 17 people agreed
Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic lost the shortest match in Association of Tennis
Professionals (ATP) history
Former Brazilian international footballer Hilderaldo Luiz Bellini died
Published on: 22-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 14 people agreed
Former Brazilian international footballer Hilderaldo Luiz Bellini died on 21 March 2014 after a
heart attack.
Indian Journalist Shubranshu Choudhary won digital Activism Award
2014
Published on: 21-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 76 people agreed
Indian journalist Shubranshu Choudhary won digital activism award on 20 March 2014 for
regional news service.
World Poetry Day observed across the world
Published on: 21-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 40 people agreed
World Poetry Day observed on 21 March 2014
Wipro and Tata Power among world's most ethical firms
Published on: 21-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 22 people agreed
Ethisphere Institutes 2014 list of World's Most Ethical Companies marked Wipro and Tata
Power as the only Indian entities.
FIH introduced 4-quarter format in Hockey
Published on: 21-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 16 people agreed
FIH has introduced a new format of 60-minute game of four 15-minute quarters. This format
will replace two 35-minute halves game of 70 minutes.
Aditi Khanna became first women President of Indian Journalist's
Association
Published on: 20-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 67 people agreed
Aditi Khanna became the first women President of Indian Journalists Association (IJA) in
London in its 67-years long history.
World Sparrow Day observed across the world
Published on: 20-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 21 people agreed
World Sparrow Day was observed on 20 March 2014
Malaysia Airlines MH370 disappeared in the South China Sea
Published on: 20-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 66 people agreed
Malaysia Airlines MH370 disappeared in the South China Sea.
Khushwant Singh, the renowned author and journalist died
Published on: 20-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 35 people agreed
The renowned author and journalist Khushwant Singh died on 20 March 2014 at the age of
99 in Delhi. He was mainly famous as the best storyteller.
PEACE-Promoting Energy Access through Clean Energy
Published on: 20-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 18 people agreed
PEACE is a MoU between India and US to promote increase the energy access and to
develop several priority activites.
Russia signed Accession Agreement with Crimea
Published on: 19-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 47 people agreed
Crimean and Russian leaders inked agreement for accession of Crimea to Russia.
India ranked 4th in spam e-mails export: Microsoft Report
Published on: 19-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 36 people agreed
India ranked fourth among the countries sending out spam e-mails with malicious content
report released by Microsoft
UNSC extended mandate of UNAMA till March 2015
Published on: 19-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 18 people agreed
UNSC has extended the mandate of United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan till 17
March 2015.
Coal India introduced Voluntary retirement Scheme for female workers
Published on: 19-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 15 people agreed
Maharatna PSU Coal India limited (CIL) on 17 March 2014 introduced a voluntary retirement
scheme for non-technical female workers.
Ekhon Nedekha Nadir Xipaare won audience choice award in North
Carolina film festival
Published on: 19-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 33 people agreed
Ekhon Nedekha Nadir Xipaare (As River Flows), an Assamese thriller film won the audience
choice award in North Carolina film festival.
Karnataka won the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2013-14
Published on: 18-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 37 people agreed
Karnataka won the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2013-14 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata
DoT issued new guidelines to tackle the threats of Cyber attack
Published on: 18-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 32 people agreed
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on 17 March 2014 released guidelines to tackle
the threats of cyber attacks and hacking of websites
India is the worlds largest arms importer: SIPRI
Published on: 18-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 37 people agreed
SIPRI in its data on international arms transfers claimed India as largest importer of weapon
systems, which is three times more than Pakistan and China.
Indian Oil announced to build 30000 crore rupees refinery at Mundra in
Gujarat
Published on: 18-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 19 people agreed
Indian Oil Corp (IOC) on 17 March 2014 announced to set up 30000 crore rupees refinery at
Mundra in Gujarat with 15 million tones capacity.
Gyan Correa bagged the Gollapudi Srinivas National Award 2013
Published on: 18-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 19 people agreed
Gyan Correa bagged the 17th Gollapudi Srinivas National Award 2013 for his debut film as a
director, The Good Road in Gujarati.
Russian President signed decree, recognised Crimea as Sovereign State
Published on: 18-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 25 people agreed
President of Russia signed a decree recognising Crimea as a sovereign state paving a way
for absorption of Crimea into Russia.
Tomas Halik won Templeton Prize 2014
Published on: 15-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 179 people agreed
Tomas Halik won the Templeton Prize for 2014
Sachin Tendulkar voted Cricketer of the Generation
Published on: 15-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 44 people agreed
Sachin Tendulkar has voted as the Cricketer of the Generation by a 50-member by beating
Shane Warne and Jacques Kallis.
T C Teli, former Arunachal Pradesh Minister died
Published on: 15-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 11 people agreed
Former Arunachal Pradesh Minister, TC Teli died on 14 March 2014 in Itanagar at 50. He is
now survived by his two wives, four sons and five daughters.
GK Pillai resigned as Chairman of MCX-SX
Published on: 15-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 31 people agreed
GK Pillai resigned as Chairman of MCX-SX and will be succeeded by Thomas Mathew T.
IOC sold 10% government stake to OIL and ONGC
Published on: 15-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 43 people agreed
IOC sold 10% of government stake for 5340 crore rupees to OIL and ONGC.
Nandan Nilekani resigned as chairman of UIDAI
Published on: 14-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 129 people agreed
Nandan Nilekani resigned as chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India.
India offered 1 billion US $ line of credit to Bangladesh for trade & infra
development
Published on: 14-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed
India has offered 1 billion US dollar line of credit to Bangladesh for development of trade
facilities and infrastructure.
Asian Grand Prix Archery Championship: Indian archers won 2 gold &
silver in team events
Published on: 14-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 31 people agreed
Indian archers on 13 March 2014 bagged 2 gold and silver in the team events of 1st Asian
Grand Prix Archery Championships at Bangkok.
World Kidney Day observed across the World
Published on: 13-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 39 people agreed
World Kidney Day was observed annually on the second Thursday in March. The theme of
World Kidney day of 2014 is Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and aging.
Panasonic announced pollution compensation for China workers
Published on: 13-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 26 people agreed
Japanese electronics firm Panasonic announced on 12 March 2014 to pay its employees a
pollution premium to workers who are working in China.
Tech Mahindra and Alstom Transport announced to set up a global
development centre
Published on: 13-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 19 people agreed
Tech Mahindra in association with Alstom Transport announced a new global development
centre located in Bangalore.
President presented the Standard and Colours Award
Published on: 13-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 44 people agreed
President Pranab Mukherjee on 12 March 2014 presented the President's Standard and
Colours Award.
Nagaland and Assam first states to get Plastic Photo Identity Card
Published on: 13-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 116 people agreed
Nagaland and Assam are the two states to be issued Plastic Photo Identity Card for
elections in India.
Gurgaon has the highest first time voters in Haryana
Published on: 13-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 11 people agreed
The maximum number of voters in Haryana who will cast their vote first time in the upcoming
Lok Sabha elections fall in Gurgaon Lok Sabha constituency.
Soma Mondal appointed first Women director of NALCO
Published on: 13-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 55 people agreed
Soma Mondal on 12 March 2014 was appointed as the first woman director (commercial) of
National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO)
Libyan Prime Minister sacked by the Parliament after tanker escaped
rebel-held port
Published on: 13-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 9 people agreed
Ali Zeidan, the Prime Minister of Libya was sacked by the countries Parliament after a tanker
loaded with crude oil of rebels escaped from navy.
IPL 2014 to be held in UAE, Bangladesh and India
Published on: 13-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 35 people agreed
IPL 2014 to be held in 3 phases at UAE, Bangladesh & India. Bangladesh will be venue if
Home Ministry denies permitting to hold game during election.
European Commission announced loan worth 11 billion euro to Ukraine
Published on: 12-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 24 people agreed
The European Union (EU) announced 11 billion euro package of loans and grants for
Ukraine
India and United States Energy Dialogue held in New Delhi
Published on: 12-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 24 people agreed
India and United States Energy dialogue held in New Delhi.
Recreational Marijuana businesses collected 2 million $ to Colorado in
January 2014
Published on: 12-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 10 people agreed
US state, Colorado in January 2014 collected 2 million dollars as taxes from the newly
legalized recreational marijuana business.
Indias exports contracted 3.67 percent to 25.7 billion dollar in February
2014
Published on: 12-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 32 people agreed
Indias exports have contracted by 3.67 percent in February 2014 to 25.7 billion dollars,
which is the first in past eight months.
World Economic Forum released Young Global Leaders 2014 list
Published on: 12-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 20 people agreed
World Economic Forum (WEF) released Young Global Leaders 2014 list
Rare Indian Artefacts to be auctioned in New York
Published on: 11-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 19 people agreed
Rare Indian Artefacts are to be auctioned under the tittle Gems of Thangka Art in New York.
India pledged to provide 4500 crore rupees Assistance Package to
Bhutan
Published on: 11-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 44 people agreed
Government of India (GOI) announced to provide 4500 crore rupees Assistance Package to
Bhutan for its 11th Five Year Plan.
Joe McGinniss, author of Fatal Vision died
Published on: 11-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 8 people agreed
Author Joe McGinniss died on 10 March 2014 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in
Massachusetts at 71 due to prostate cancer.
Tata Motors to set up assembly units in Southeast Asia and Africa
Published on: 11-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 20 people agreed
Tata Motors on 10 March 2014 announced its plan to set up assembly units and sales
offices in Southeast Asia and Africa.
World Longest aircraft Airlander unveiled in Britain
Published on: 11-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 37 people agreed
The World Longest aircraft has been unveiled in Britain like a giant blimp in Bedfordshire,
UK.
New Zealand to hold referendum on changing the National Flag
Published on: 11-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 29 people agreed
Prime Minister of New Zealand, John Key on 10 March 2014 announced the plan to hold a
referendum on changing the National Flag by 2017.
Union Government announced to build 200 low cost airports
Published on: 11-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 26 people agreed
Union Government on 10 March 2014 announced to build 200 low cost airports in the next
20 years.
Malaysian Airlines plane with 239 aboard disappeared on South China
Sea
Published on: 11-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 43 people agreed
Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 vanished from radar screens over South China Sea with 239
people on board on its route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.
Vice President of Afghanistan Marshal Mohammad Qasim Fahim died
Published on: 10-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 21 people agreed
Vice President of Afghanistan Marshal Mohammad Qasim Fahim died on 9 March 2014 due
to natural cause.
Virat Kohli reclaimed number one position on ICC ODI batsmen rankings
Published on: 10-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 39 people agreed
Virat Kohli reclaimed the number one position in the ICC Player Rankings for ODI Batsmen
by replacing South African ODI captain AB de Villers.
Jordan and Egypt signed MOU with Iraq for the Natural Gas
Published on: 10-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 33 people agreed
Jordan and Egypt signed MoU with Iraq on 9 March 2014 under which natural gas will be
supplied from Iraq to Jordan and Egypt.
India emerged as the largest non oil trading partner for Dubai in 2013-14
Published on: 10-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 31 people agreed
Report of Dubai Department of Economic Development claimed India as the largest non oil
trading partner of Dubai in 2013-14.
Kush Sharma, Indian-American student won spelling bee
Published on: 10-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 34 people agreed
Kush Sharma, an Indian-American student won the National Spelling Bee Competition in the
US in a verbal duel after defeating Sophia Hoffman.
Veteran Actress, Sheila MacRae died at 92
Published on: 10-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 14 people agreed
Sheila MacRae, a veteran stage, film and TV performer died at the age of 92 in New Jersey.
Indian Writer Pankaj Mishra won Windham Campbell Literature Prize
2014
Published on: 10-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 39 people agreed
Indian writer Pankaj Mishra on 9 March 2014 won Windham Campbell Literature Prize in
non-fiction category
President Conferred Stree Shakti Puruskar 2013
Published on: 10-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 26 people agreed
President of India conferred Stree Shakti Puruskar to six women in recognition of their
achievements in to mark International Womens Day.
Frank Jobe pioneer of Tommy John surgery died
Published on: 10-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 13 people agreed
Frank Jobe orthopedic surgeon who pioneered surgery in sports died due to illness in Santa
Monica, California at 88.
Tamil Nadu and Railways won Federation Cup 2014
Published on: 07-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 24 people agreed
Tamil Nadu men and Railways women won the Federation Cup Volleyball titles by defeating
services and Kerala respectively.
Bharti Airtel and Etisalat signed a pact to set up regional network
infrastructure
Published on: 06-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 29 people agreed
Bharti Airtel and Etisalat signed a pact to set up a multi-service regional network
infrastructure node in India
Punjab Cabinet approved the Backward Status for Jats community
Published on: 06-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 59 people agreed
The Punjab Cabinet approved the Backward Class (BC) status for the Jat and Jat Sikhs of
the State on 5 March 2014.
NDMC launched Stri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana
Published on: 06-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 74 people agreed
NDMC launched a new health scheme Stri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna for women
64th National Basketball Championship concluded
Published on: 06-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 38 people agreed
The 64th National Basketball Championship concluded on 5 March 2014 at the Thyagaraj
Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.
Indo-Nepal joint military exercise started at Sailahandi
Published on: 06-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 36 people agreed
India and Nepal army has started a joint military exercise Ex-Surya Kiran Drills VI at
Saljhandi in Rupandehi district of Nepal.
Sports Minister inaugurated National Cycling Academy in New Delhi
Published on: 06-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 25 people agreed
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports inaugurated National Cycling Academy at Indira
Gandhi Sports Complex.
World Dentist Day observed across the World
Published on: 06-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 31 people agreed
World on 6 March 2014 observed the World Dentist Day to raise awareness about dental
health.
Scientists to rebuild ear and nose with cartilage derived from Stem cells
Published on: 05-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 29 people agreed
Scientists in the British community discovered a way to rebuild ears and noses using stem
cells from body fat on 4 March 2014.
Rail link between Kilinochchi to Palai inaugurated in Sri Lanka
Published on: 05-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 32 people agreed
Rail link between Kilinochchi to Palai in North Sri Lanka was inaugurated. This link was
reconstructed by IRCON.
Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh met Sri Lankan President
Published on: 05-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 38 people agreed
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa on 4 March 2014.
Assembly polls to be held in Andhra, Odisha and Sikkim simultaneously
with Lok Sabha polls
Published on: 05-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 34 people agreed
Election Commission has announced the date of Assembly elections in Sikkim, Odisha and
Andhra Pradesh to be held simultaneously with the LS polls.
Third BIMSTEC summit 2014 held in Myanmar
Published on: 05-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 145 people agreed
Third BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic
Cooperation) Summit was held in Myanmar.
Lok Sabha elections to be held from 7 April 2014 in 9-phases
Published on: 05-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 40 people agreed
Election Commission announced that Lok Sabha elections will be held from 7 April to 12
May 2014. Counting will be done on 16 May 2014.
Spicejet appointed R. Neelakantan new CFO
Published on: 05-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 22 people agreed
Low-cost carrier SpiceJet appointed R.Neelakantan as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on 4
March 2014.
Graeme Smith announced retirement from cricket
Published on: 05-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 56 people agreed
Graeme Smith announced that he will retire from international cricket at the end of the test
match against Australia at Newlands.
CFO of Apple Inc. Peter Oppenheimer announced retirement
Published on: 05-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 25 people agreed
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Apple Inc Peter Oppenheimer announced his retirement on
4 March 2014.
Indian acid attack victim, Laxmi won International Women of Courage
Award
Published on: 05-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 59 people agreed
US honoured Laxmi, the person who started the movement to end acid attacks in India with
the prestigious International Women of Courage Award.
Assam became the first state to observe Child Protection Day
Published on: 05-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 23 people agreed
Assam is the first state in India to celebrate Child Protection Day
Sheila Dikshit appointed as the new Governor of Kerala
Published on: 05-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 83 people agreed
Sheila Dikshit appointed as the Governor of Kerala. She will succeed Nikhil Kumar, who has
tendered his resignation to the President of India.
Union Ministry of Minority Affairs launched Nalanda Project
Published on: 04-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 34 people agreed
Union Ministry of Minority Affairs launched Nalanda Project for Minorities Higher Educational
Institutions
Union Ministry of Minority Affairs launched Maulana Azad Sehat Scheme
Published on: 04-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 57 people agreed
Union Ministry of Minority Affairs launched a new initiative Maulana Azad Sehat Scheme for
the welfare of minorities.
Bill Gates topped the World Billionaire annual list of Forbes
Published on: 04-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 79 people agreed
Bill Gates is the Worlds top richest Billionaire according to Forbes magazines annual World
billionaires list
Militant Islamists group Boko Haram of Nigeria attacked Borno State
Published on: 04-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 26 people agreed
Suspected militant Islamists group Boko Haram attacked a town in north-east of Borno State
of Nigeria on 2 March 2014.
New Guidelines on medical care to treat rape victims issued
Published on: 04-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 82 people agreed
Union Health Ministry has issued new guidelines for treating rape victims and outlawed two-
finger test performed saying it unscientific.
Hockey India accorded status of National Sports Federation
Published on: 04-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 24 people agreed
Hockey India has been accorded with the status of a National Sports Federation for
governing the sport of hockey (both men and women) in India.
Hockey India to be the sole body for the promotion of Hockey
Published on: 04-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 13 people agreed
The Union Ministry of Sports decided to make Hockey India (HI) the sole body to be
responsible for the promotion of the sport on 3 March 2014.
India at Risk written by Jaswant Singh released
Published on: 04-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 16 people agreed
Jaswant Singh released a book entitled India at Risk Mistakes, Misconceptions and
Misadventures of security policy on 3 March 2014.
Arvind Bhat won the German Open Grand Prix title
Published on: 04-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 65 people agreed
Arvind Bhat won the German Open Grand Prix title against Danish Hans-Kristian Vittinghus
in the mens singles in Germany
Rolls Royce deal: India ordered CBI investigation into suspected
Kickbacks
Published on: 04-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 32 people agreed
Defence Ministry ordered CBI investigation into purchase of jet fighter engines from Britains
Rolls-Royce between 2007 and 2011 by Rolls-Royce.
UAE led consortium TAQA decided to buy two HEP plants in India
Published on: 03-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 58 people agreed
TAQA led consortium, the international energy and Water Company decided to acquire two
hydroelectric power plants for about 1.6 billion US dollar
Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry launched DMIC at Lucknow
Published on: 03-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 38 people agreed
Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry launched the DMIC chapter of Uttar Pradesh at
Lucknow
Indus Valley Civilisation collapsed due to Climate change
Published on: 03-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 104 people agreed
Study suggested that Climate change contributed in collapse of Bronze Age Indus Valley
Civilisation that spanned across present India and Pakistan.
Bhuvnesh Chaturvedi, the Ex-Union minister died
Published on: 03-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 17 people agreed
Former Union Minister Bhuvnesh Chaturvedi died at a private heart hospital in Kota after
protracted illness at the age of 85.
South Africa won ICC under 19 World Cup 2014
Published on: 03-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 55 people agreed
South Africa for the first time won the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup by defeating
Pakistan by at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
12 Years A Slave won Annual Academy Oscar Awards 2014 for best
picture
Published on: 03-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 128 people agreed
12 Years A Slave of Steve McQueen won the best picture award in the 86th Annual
Academy Oscar Awards 2014.
President Pranab Mukherjee signed the Telangana Bill
Published on: 03-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 57 people agreed
President of India, Pranab Mukherjee Signed the Telangana Bill to carve out Telengana
state.
Navy completed TROPEX war drills in Indian Ocean Region
Published on: 03-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 28 people agreed
Indian Navy successfully concluded TROPEX, one of its largest war drills spread over Indian
Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal region.
President rule in Andhra Pradesh
Published on: 03-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 54 people agreed
The President Pranab Mukherjee signed the proclamation to impose President Rule in
Andhra Pradesh.
Union Cabinet cleared reservation for Jats under OBC category
Published on: 03-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 73 people agreed
Union Cabinet cleared reservation for Jat community under the central list of OBC category
in nine northern states.
Roger Federer won Dubai tennis championship
Published on: 03-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 38 people agreed
Roger Federer defeated Tomas Berdych 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 on 1 March 2014 to win the Dubai
Championships for the sixth time.
Vinegar can help in eliminating drug resistant TB
Published on: 01-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 72 people agreed
Vinegar can effectively kill mycobacteria, even highly drug-resistant Mycobacterium
tuberculosis
Workdays for tribals under MNREGA raised from 100 to 150
Published on: 01-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 149 people agreed
Government raised the number of workdays under MNREGA from 100 days to 150 days.
Tata Motors IIFA Awards announced
Published on: 01-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 17 people agreed
The IIFA announced the winners of the technical categories of Indias most prestigious
international awards, The Tata Motors IIFA Awards.
National Food Security Act came into force in Madhya Pradesh
Published on: 01-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 86 people agreed
National Food Security Act came into force in Madhya Pradesh and will cover overall 75
percent total population of the state.
Vice President released book entitled Akbar, The Aesthete
Published on: 01-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 57 people agreed
Vice President released book entitled Akbar The Aesthete authored by Dr. Indu Anand.
The book is a presentation of the miniatures of Mughal era.
India and Iran agreed to take a decision on Chabahar Port by March 2014
Published on: 01-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 35 people agreed
India and Iran have agreed to take a decision on Chabahar port by March-end during meet
of Salman Khurshid and Javad Zarif in New Delhi.
Union Cabinet approved a new rail coach manufacturing unit in Kolar
Published on: 01-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 62 people agreed
Union Cabinet approved for setting up a new rail coach manufacturing unit at Kolar,
Karnataka.
Reorganisation Committee constituted in Andhra to ensure smooth
bifurcation of the state
Published on: 01-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 27 people agreed
Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh constituted a Reorganisation Committee to ensure
smooth bifurcation of the state.
Chandi Prasad Bhatt won Gandhi Peace Prize for 2013
Published on: 01-MAR-2014
Important for Exam: 148 people agreed
Gandhian environmentalist and social activist, Chandi Prasad Bhatt was selected for the
Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2013.
Mission document on National Mission for sustaining Himalayan
Ecosystem approved
Published on: 28-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 75 people agreed
Union Cabinet has approved the Mission document on the National Mission for sustaining
the Himalayan Ecosystem and will cover 12 Himalayan states.
Hanumath Shastry, the eminent Telugu litterateur died
Published on: 28-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 26 people agreed
The renowned Telugu writer, Janamaddhi Hanamachhaastri at the age of 90 in Kapada town
of Andhra Pradesh.
Music album, Raunaq written by Sibal and composed by AR Rahman
launched
Published on: 28-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 46 people agreed
Salman Khan launched a music album entitled Raunaq composed by AR Rahman and
written by Kapil Sibal.
Union Minister of RT & H inaugurated Electric passenger bus
Published on: 28-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 69 people agreed
Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways R. Ramalinga Reddy inaugurated electric
passenger bus with zero emission level in Bangalore.
Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs notified New CSR rules
Published on: 28-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 47 people agreed
New rules for Corporate Social Responsibility rules notified to be effective from 1 April 2014.
India signed Public and Homeland security agreement with Israel
Published on: 28-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 27 people agreed
India, Israel signed an agreement on cooperation in Homeland security agreement and legal
assistance.
India and Saudi Arabia signed MoU on defence cooperation
Published on: 28-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 60 people agreed
India and Saudi Arabia signed a defence cooperation pact to take their strategic partnership
further in areas of security on
National Science Day observed across India on 28 February
Published on: 28-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 72 people agreed
National Science Day was observed across India on 28 February 2014 to mark the discovery
of the Raman Effect by Indian physicist CV Raman.
Government constituted an expert committee to study demand for
Bodoland state
Published on: 28-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 59 people agreed
Government has constituted an expert committee to study and examine demand of a
separate Bodoland state that will be carved out from Assam.
Supreme Court ordered the arrest of Sahara Chief Subrata Roy
Published on: 27-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 59 people agreed
Supreme Court ordered the arrest of the Sahara chief Subrata Roy
Legendary Guitarist Paco de Lucia passed away
Published on: 27-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 22 people agreed
World famous Spanish guitarist Paco de Lucia passed away in Mexico
Harold Ramis actor, director of Comedy films died at 69
Published on: 27-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 14 people agreed
Harold Ramis, the American actor, writer and director of classic comedy films died in
Chicago

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