Government abolished all GoMs & EGoMs for greater accountability and empowerment
Published on: 02-JUN-2014
Important for Exam: 3 people agreed
Prime Minister of India abolished existing nine EGoMs and twenty-one GoMs to empower the Ministers and Departments.
Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Kings XI Punjab to win IPL 2014 for second time
Published on: 02-JUN-2014
Important for Exam: 2 people agreed
KKR won the seventh edition of Indian Premier League 2014 by defeating KXIP by three wickets in the final played at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore.
Space X unveiled Dragon V2 Capsule to take Astronauts to Low-Earth Orbit
Published on: 31-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 22 people agreed
The private space travel firm Space X on 30 May 2014 unveiled its new manned Dragon V2 Capsule to take astronauts into Low-Earth orbit and beyond.
Indian and Singapore Navy conducted SIMBEX 2014
Published on: 31-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 47 people agreed
Indian Navy and Singapore Navy conducted annual bilateral naval exercises, SIMBEX 2014 in Andaman Sea from 22 May to 28 May 2014
India signed a credit agreement of 24 million US $ with World Bank for URWSSP
Published on: 31-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 6 people agreed
Union Government signed credit agreement of a 24 million US dollar with World Bank for additional financing for URWSSP.
India signed credit agreement of 165 million $ with World Bank for MRWSSP
Published on: 31-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 2 people agreed
Union Government signed a credit agreement of 165 million US dollar with World Bank for MRWSSP.
India signed credit agreement of 121.20 million $ with World Bank for UDWDP
Published on: 31-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 0 people agreed
Union Government signed a credit agreement of 121.20 million US dollar with World Bank for UDWDP.
CSO released Provisional and Quarterly Estimate of National Income for 2013-14
Published on: 31-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 60 people agreed
Central Statistical Organisation (CSO) on 30 May 2014 released the Provisional and Quarterly Estimate of National Income for the financial year 2013-14.
BG Srinivas, President and Member of the Board of Infosys resigned
Published on: 31-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 31 people agreed
President and board member of Infosys, BG Srinivas resigned. The resignation will be effective from 10 June 2014.
US deployed two Global Hawk drones on Misawa airbase in Northern Japan
Published on: 31-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 19 people agreed
The US Air Force on 30 May 2014 deployed two Global Hawks on Misawa airbase in Northern Japan.
8 Indian Soldiers posthumously awarded with prestigious Dag Hammarskjold Medal of UN
Published on: 31-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 32 people agreed
UN secretary General Ban Ki-moon honoured eight Indian soldiers, who lost their lives in peacekeeping operations in 2013.
Ajit Doval appointed as new National Security Adviser
Published on: 31-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 32 people agreed
Ajit Doval has been appointed as the National Security Adviser on 30 May 2014. Doval who retired as chief of IB will take the office from 31 May 2014.
Vice President presented Malti Gyan Peeth Puraskar-2014
Published on: 30-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 36 people agreed
The Vice President of India Hamid Ansari on 29 May 2014 presented the Malti Devi Gyan Peeth Puraskar-2014.
International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers observed across the world
Published on: 30-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 23 people agreed
The international Day of United Nations Peacekeepers was observed on 29 May 2014.
RIL announced to buy78 percent in Network18 for 4000 crore rupees
Published on: 30-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 20 people agreed
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) announced on 29 May 2014 to buy 78 percent stake in Network18 Media and Investments for 4000 crore rupees.
Two Indian-Americans Sriram and Ansun jointly won the Scripps National Spelling Bee
Published on: 30-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 19 people agreed
Two Indian-Americans Sriram J Hathwar and Ansun Sujoe on 29 May 2014 jointly won the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Ecuador court sentenced former President to jail for embezzlement
Published on: 30-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 11 people agreed
A court in Ecuador sentenced former President Jamil Mahuad in absentia for 12 years in jail for embezzlement.
Exhibition on 100 years of World War I started in Berlin
Published on: 30-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 31 people agreed
An exhibition opened in Berlin to commemorate the centenary of the outbreak of World War One
Vishwanath Tripathi received Vyas Samman 2013
Published on: 30-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 42 people agreed
Vishwanath Tripathi, eminent Hindi writer awarded the prestigious Vyas Samman 2013.
Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg of Germany won Monaco Grand Prix of Formula One
Published on: 30-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 9 people agreed
Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg of Germany on 25 May 2014 won Monaco Grand Prix of Formula One.
Goa Day was observed on 30 May 2014
Published on: 30-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 14 people agreed
Goa observes 30 May as Goa Day. Goa became 25th State of the Indian Union on 30 May 1987 and this is 27th Statehood Day.
Google gave Europeans right to be forgotten
Published on: 30-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 12 people agreed
For Europeans, Google has launched a new service named right to be forgotten in which they can request the web pages to removal of links about them.
Indologist and Sanskrit Scholar Sukumari Bhattacharji died
Published on: 30-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed
Indologist and Sanskrit scholar Sukumari Bhattacharji who had equal grasp over English and Sanskrit language died on 24 May 2014.
India signed loan agreement with World Bank for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan III
Published on: 30-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 102 people agreed
Union Government and the World Bank signed a loan agreement for World Bank (IDA) assistance of 1006.20 million US dollar for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan III.
Azlan Shah-The Father of Malaysian hockey died at 86
Published on: 30-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 29 people agreed
Azlan Shah best known as The Father of Malaysian hockey passed died
Maya Angelou, the American author and poet died
Published on: 30-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 11 people agreed
American poet and author, Maya Angelou died in North Carolina.She became famous with her book I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings in 1969.
9th Sikkim State Legislative Assembly constituted
Published on: 29-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 44 people agreed
9th State Legislative Assembly of Sikkim was constituted on 28 May 2014.
Hiroshi Naka appointed as Vice President and Auditor General of World Bank
Published on: 29-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 73 people agreed
Hiroshi Naka, Japanese national appointed as the Vice President of World Bank
US President announced to keep US troops in Afghanistan till 2016
Published on: 29-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 26 people agreed
US will keep 9800 troops in Afghanistan till end of 2016.
CCI approved Tesco’s plan to purchase 50% stake in Trent Hypermarket
Published on: 29-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 21 people agreed
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on 28 May 2014 approved Tesco’s plan to purchase 50% stake in Tata Group firm Trent Hypermarket
Supersonic Akash air defence missiles successfully intercepted targets
Published on: 29-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 25 people agreed
Akash air defence missiles were successfully test-fired in Balasore, Odisha.
Chief Minister of Punjab gave approval to set-up Mega Food Park in Ludhiana
Published on: 29-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 16 people agreed
Chief Minister of Punjab gave in-principle approval to set-up a 150 crore rupees mega Food Park at Ladowal in Ludhiana to boost food processing.
Mukul Rohatgi appointed as 14th Attorney-General of India
Published on: 29-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 65 people agreed
Mukul Rohatgi has been appointed as the 14th Attorney-General of India. He succeeds Gulam Vahanvati.
8th European Parliamentary Election 2014
Published on: 29-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 23 people agreed
The 8th European Parliamentary Election 2014 was held from 22 May 2014 to 25 May 2014.
PM created a new Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Published on: 29-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 81 people agreed
PM created a new Ministry of Skill development and Entrepreneurship.
Nripendra Misra appointed as Principal Secretary to PM Narendra Modi
Published on: 29-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 36 people agreed
Former Chairperson of TRAI, Nripendra Misra has been appointed as the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.
Donald Levine creator of World’s first action figure died
Published on: 29-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 14 people agreed
Donald Levine creator of the world's first action figure G.I. Joe died of cancer on 24 May 2014.
Flipkart bought Myntra for 300 million US dollar
Published on: 29-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 18 people agreed
Domestic e-retailer Flipkart on 21 May 2014 announced that it has acquired rival and leading fashion e-tailer Myntra.com for 300 million US dollar.
RhODIS, a DNA-based system, to be used to investigate poaching of Rhinos in Assam
Published on: 29-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 32 people agreed
Rhino Indexing System, a DNA-based forensic tool named RhODIS to be used by Assam government to investigate and prosecute suspects of rhino poaching.
Sachin Tendulkar selected as goodwill ambassador for 35th National Games
Published on: 28-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 38 people agreed
Sachin Tendulkar has been appointed as the goodwill ambassador of 35th National Games, Kerala scheduled to be held from January-February 2015.
Mauritius decided to provide automatic tax information exchange to India
Published on: 28-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 51 people agreed
Mauritius on 27 May 2014 decided to provide automatic tax information exchange to India.
Brazil announced measures to make FIFA World Cup 2014 eco-friendly
Published on: 28-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 44 people agreed
Brazil announced measures to make FIFA World Cup 2014 eco-friendly
SAARC Countries Leaders visited India
Published on: 28-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 139 people agreed
SAARC Countries Leaders visited India
PM of India Narendra Modi held talks with PM of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif
Published on: 28-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 21 people agreed
Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif meeting held in New Delhi
Oxfam released the report titled Standing on the Sidelines
Published on: 28-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 30 people agreed
Oxfam released the report titled Standing on the Sidelines on 20 May 2014.
Chapter on Sachin Tendulkar added in schoolbooks of Maharashtra
Published on: 28-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 38 people agreed
Maharashtra Government has included chapter on the name of master blaster Sachin in Marathi and English subject syllabus of class IV.
Brazuca balls to be used in FIFA World Cup 2014 to have six in-built HD cameras
Published on: 28-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 36 people agreed
Football named as Brazuca to be used in FIFA World Cup Brazil will have six in-built HD cameras to capture 360 degree view of the on-field action.
Election Commission of Uttarakhand notified the dates of Panchayat elections
Published on: 28-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 6 people agreed
Election Commission of Uttarakhand has announced dates of Panchayat elections in three phases on 18 June, 21 June and 24 June 2014.
Hindustan Motors halted the production of India’s iconic car Ambassador
Published on: 28-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 25 people agreed
Hindustan Motors halted the production of India’s iconic car Ambassador on 25 May 2014.
David Allen, former off-spinner of England and Gloucestershire died
Published on: 28-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 9 people agreed
Former Gloucestershire off-spinner of England David Allen died at the age of 78. His death was announced by West Country County.
Union Cabinet constituted SIT on Black Money to comply with SC Judgement
Published on: 28-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 52 people agreed
SIT has been constituted by Union Cabinet to implement the decision of Supreme Court on large amounts of money stashed abroad.
European Drug Report 2014: Trends and developments released
Published on: 28-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 14 people agreed
EMCDDA released its report European Drug Report 2014: Trends and developments on 27 May 2014
Ahmed Maitiq sworn-in as the new Prime Minister of Libya
Published on: 27-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 51 people agreed
Ahmed Maitiq was sworn-in as the new Prime Minister of Libiya on 26 May 2014.
Royal Thai Army announced military coup in Thailand
Published on: 27-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 15 people agreed
The Royal Thai Army led by Commander-in-Chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha in fourth week of May 2014 announced military coup in Thailand
Petro Poroshenko won the Ukrainian Presidential Elections
Published on: 27-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 28 people agreed
Petro Poroshenko won the Ukrainian Presidential Election held on 25 May 2014.
Film Winter Sleep honoured with Palme d’Or Award at 67th Cannes Film Festival
Published on: 27-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 15 people agreed
Winter Sleep, a film by Turkish director Nuri Bilge Ceylan honoured Palme d Or award at Cannes Film Festival
Dalia Grybauskaite won the Presidential election of Lithuania
Published on: 27-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 17 people agreed
Dalia Grybauskaite, the Iron Lady of Lithuania, on 25 May 2014 won the Presidential elections of Lithuania.
Delhi government approved the Scheme of financial help to children of prisoners
Published on: 27-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 37 people agreed
The government of Delhi on 26 May 2014 approved a scheme to provide a fixed amount of money to children of imprisoned parents on a monthly basis.
IAF Aircraft MIG-21 crashed in Anantnag district of South Kashmir
Published on: 27-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 33 people agreed
IAF MIG-21 crashed at Marhama Sangam in Bijbehara of Anantnag district in South Kashmir in which pilot squadron leader Raghu Banshi died on board.
Sushma Swaraj became the first woman External Affairs Minister of India
Published on: 27-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 49 people agreed
Sushma Swaraj became the first woman External Affairs Minister on 26 May 2014.
RBI tightened acquisition & merger rules for Non-Banking Financial Companies
Published on: 27-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 80 people agreed
RBI tightened merger rules for non-bank finance companies
Foreign Exchange Reserves increased by 15.5 billion US dollar in 2014: RBI
Published on: 27-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 31 people agreed
Foreign exchange reserves increased by 15.5 billion US dollar in the financial year ended March 2014.
SDMC signed a MoU with GeoSpatial Delhi to provide UPIC for South Delhi properties
Published on: 27-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 11 people agreed
SDMC signed MoU with GeoSpatial Delhi to give UPIC to properties in the civic body’s jurisdiction to easier the process of property tax collection.
China won Uber Cup 2014 of badminton
Published on: 27-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 43 people agreed
China won 2014 Uber Cup title of badminton on 24 May 2014
Narendra Modi took oath as 15th Prime Minister of India
Published on: 27-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 69 people agreed
Narendra Modi on 26 May 2014 was sworn-in as the 15th Prime Minister of India on along with 45-member Council of Ministers at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
CSIR and IMD signed an agreement to develop drishti system
Published on: 27-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 27 people agreed
CSIR and IMD signed a partnership agreement on 22 May 2014 for joint production of drishti system.
Japan won the Thomas Cup 2014 of badminton
Published on: 26-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 89 people agreed
Japan won 2014 Thomas Cup badminton
Russia and China vetoed UN resolution against Syria
Published on: 26-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 40 people agreed
Russia and China exercised their veto power against a draft resolution which was intended to refer the Syrian civil war to the ICC.
Indian management scholar Jitendra Vir Singh appointed Dean of Business School at HKUST
Published on: 26-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 11 people agreed
An Indian management scholar Jitendra Vir Singh was appointed as the Dean of the School of Business and Management at the HKUST.
INR appreciated to 11-month high to become the best performing currency in Asia-Pacific region
Published on: 26-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 51 people agreed
Indian rupee becomes the best performing currency in Asia-Pacific region against US dollar so far in 2014.
NASA developed high-tech cages to carry rodents to ISS
Published on: 26-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 14 people agreed
To carry rodents to ISS, NASA has developed high-tech cages that will help them to study long-term effect of microgravity on mammalian physiology.
Gorakhdham Express derailed at Sant Kabirnagar district in Uttar Pradesh killing 20 people
Published on: 26-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 11 people agreed
Gorakhdham Express rammed into a stationary goods train near Khalilabad in UP in which six bogies were derailed.
Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 4-1 to win 10th UEFA Champions League Football title
Published on: 26-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 13 people agreed
Real Madrid defeated its arch-rivals Atletico Madrid 4-1 at Lisbon to win their 10th UEFA Champions League title and first since 2002.
One in Ten army soldiers in Britain are just 16 years old: UK’s Ministry of Defence
Published on: 26-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 6 people agreed
One in Ten army soldiers in Britain are just 16 years old: UK’s Ministry of Defence
OVL and Rosneft signed a deal to explore hydrocarbon in Arctic
Published on: 26-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 12 people agreed
ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL) and gas producer Rosneft signed a deal on 25 May 2014 to jointly explore hydrocarbons in the offshore Arctic.
Anticipating India - The Best of National Interest authored by Shekhar Gupta released
Published on: 26-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 13 people agreed
Shekhar Gupta’s book entitled Anticipating India - The best of national interest was released on 24 May 2014.
Singapore became the top source of FDI into India replacing Mauritius: DIPP
Published on: 26-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 70 people agreed
Singapore became the top source of foreign direct investment (FDI) into India.
ONGC began first-ever drilling in Palar basin off the coast of Chennai
Published on: 26-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 13 people agreed
ONGC has started drilling its first-ever well in the Palar basin at Chinnapuliyur village near Chennai.
Japan won AFC Women’s Asian Football Cup 2014
Published on: 26-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 50 people agreed
Japan won AFC Women's Asian Cup title against Australia in Vietnam on 25 May 2014
TR Zeliang sworn-in as new Chief Minister of Nagaland
Published on: 26-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 16 people agreed
TR Zeliang sworn-in as the new Chief Minister of Nagaland as the successor of Neiphiu Rio on 24 May 2014.
Malavath Poorna of Andhra became youngest woman to climb Mount Everest
Published on: 26-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 49 people agreed
13-year and 11-month old girl, Poorna of Andhra Pradesh became the youngest woman to climb Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world.
After 25 years Olive Ridley Conservation Programme resumed in Tamil Nadu
Published on: 24-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 82 people agreed
After 25 years, Olive Ridley Conservation Programme was resumed on 23 May 2014 in Tamil Nadu by Wildlife wing of the Forest Department.
Anti-Terrorism Day Observed across India on 21 May
Published on: 24-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 68 people agreed
Anti-Terrorism Day observed across India on 21 May 2014.
Floating hotel AB Celestial unveiled in Mumbai
Published on: 24-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 10 people agreed
Floating hotel named, AB Celestial, unveiled in Mumbai on 22 May 2014.
Italian scientists designed kidney dialysis machine for newborn babies
Published on: 24-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 38 people agreed
Italian scientists designed kidney dialysis machine for newborn babies.
Indian-American student Akhil Rekulapelli won National Geographic Bee Championship
Published on: 24-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 39 people agreed
Indian-American student Akhil Rekulapelli on 21 May 2014 won the National Geographic Bee championship in Washington, USA.
Spain suspended the 12th bull fight festival after matadors got injured by bulls
Published on: 23-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 43 people agreed
Spain on 22 May 2014 suspended the 12th bull fight festival (called San Isidro festival in Spain) after matadors got injured by bulls.
Project Mobile Seva under DeitY won the 2014 United Nations Public Service Award
Published on: 23-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 36 people agreed
The project Mobile Seva under DeitY on 21 May 2014 won second rank in the 2014 United Nations Public Service Award.
Gujarat's monument Rani ki Vav to be digitally recreated in Scotland
Published on: 23-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 19 people agreed
Monument of Gujarat Rani ki Vav will be digitally recreated in Scotland, United Kingdom under the project called The Scottish Ten.
RBI permitted the banks to provide loans to exporters with 10 years tenure
Published on: 23-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 76 people agreed
RBI allowed banks to provide loans with tenures of up to 10 years to exporters to help them ensure capital flows to fulfill long-term contracts
World Turtle Day observed across the world on 23 May
Published on: 23-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 23 people agreed
World on 23 May observed World Turtle Day. The day is observed to encourage human efforts to help tortoise survive.
Navies of India and Singapore started SIMBEX 14 in Andaman Sea
Published on: 23-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 46 people agreed
Navies of India and Singapore started the 2014 edition of annual bilateral naval exercises named SIMBEX 14 in Andaman Sea.
Tadvi won Silver Medal in 3000m race in Youth Olympics Games Qualification event
Published on: 23-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 9 people agreed
India’s distance runner, Kisan Tadvi won silver in boys 3000m race in 2014 Youth Olympics Asian Area Athletics Qualification event in Bangkok.
Indian Stock Market entered trillion dollar club based on m-cap
Published on: 23-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 21 people agreed
Indian Stock Market entered trillion dollar club on 20 May 2014.
Former IB chief Rajiv Mathur became new CIC
Published on: 23-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 40 people agreed
Former IB chief, Rajiv Mathur took over as the new Chief Information Commissioner in the Central Information Commission.
AFD extended 100 million euro Line of Credit to IREDA
Published on: 23-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 19 people agreed
AFD extended Line of Credit of 100 million Euro to IREDA to be utilised for financing Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency projects in India.
Palaeontologists discovered the fossil of world’s largest dinosaur in Patagonia, Argentina
Published on: 23-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 27 people agreed
Scientists discovered the world largest dinosaur fossils in Argentina
DGCA for the first time issued Standards of Services Document
Published on: 23-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 14 people agreed
DGCA for the first time issued the Standards of Services Document enlisting services and transactions offered by it to the public, operators and others.
Pre-1971 Bangladesh settlers should be treated as Indians- Meghalaya High Court
Published on: 22-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 50 people agreed
Meghalaya High Court on 15 May 2014 ruled that the nationals of Bangladesh, who settled in the state before 24 March 1971 should be treated as Indians.
RBI directed all banks to install disabled friendly new ATMs
Published on: 22-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 75 people agreed
RBI directed all new ATMs to be installed by commercial banks from July 2014 onwards would provide audible instructions and Braille keypads to customers.
Anandiben sworn-in as first woman Chief Minister of Gujarat
Published on: 22-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 30 people agreed
Anandiben Patel was sworn-in as the first woman Chief Minister of Gujarat on 22 May 2014.
International Day for Biological Diversity 2014 observed across the world
Published on: 22-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 36 people agreed
International Day for Biological Diversity observed across the world on 22 May 2014.
K Rajendra Kumar appointed as new Director General of Police of Jammu and Kashmir
Published on: 22-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 23 people agreed
K Rajendra Kumar on 21 May 2014 was appointed as new Director General of Police of Jammu and Kashmir. He succeeded Ashok Prasad.
Snooker Champion Chitra nominated for Arjuna Awards 2014
Published on: 22-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 37 people agreed
Snooker champion Chitra Magimairaj nominated for Arjuna awards announced by the Billiards and Snooker Association of India (BSFI).
Narendra Kumar Verma selected as MD of ONGC Videsh Ltd
Published on: 22-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 32 people agreed
Narendra Kumar Verma was selected as Managing Director of ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL) by Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB).
RBI eased gold import norms under 20:80 Scheme
Published on: 22-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 85 people agreed
The Reserve Bank of India allowed star houses (SRH) and premier trading houses (PTH) to import gold under the 20: 80 Scheme.
J&K government approved scrapping of New Recruitment Policy, 2011
Published on: 22-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 11 people agreed
J&K government scrapped the new Recruitment Policy that was implemented in the state two years ago due to criticism.
Bharatiya Mahila Bank included in Second Schedule of RBI Act, 1934
Published on: 22-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 131 people agreed
Bharatiya Mahila Bank included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and became eligible for loans from RBI on bank rate.
Narendra Modi resigned as Gujarat CM to take over as PM
Published on: 22-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 36 people agreed
Narendra Modi resigned as the Chief Minister of Gujarat to take over as the Prime Minister of India. He designated Anandiben Patel as his successor.
President appointed Narendra Modi as Prime Minister, Oath on May 26
Published on: 21-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 38 people agreed
President of India appointed Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister of India after he was declared as leader of the BJP Parliamentary Party.
Dhubri Constituency in Assam registered highest Voter Turnout in General Election 2014
Published on: 21-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 95 people agreed
Dhubri Parliamentary constituency in Assam registered the highest voter turnout in the General Election 2014
UK based Marks & Spencer announced to open 100 stores in India
Published on: 21-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 36 people agreed
UK based Marks & Spencer announced that the company will open 100 stores in India by 2016.
Naveen Patnaik sworn-in as Chief Minister of Odisha for fourth consecutive term
Published on: 21-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 50 people agreed
Naveen Patnaik was sworn-in as Chief Minister of Odisha at the Raj Bhavan, Bhubaneswar
Russia and China signed 30 year deal on natural gas worth of 400 billion dollars
Published on: 21-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 61 people agreed
China signed a 30-year deal to buy Russian natural gas worth 400 billion US dollars in a financial year.
WADA Foundation Board put Xenon & Argon gases in the prohibited list
Published on: 21-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 34 people agreed
WADA has added Xenon and Argon gas into the list of Prohibited substances as they can be inhaled to enhance performance by the athletes.
Pawan Chamling sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Sikkim for record 5th term
Published on: 21-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 23 people agreed
Pawan Chamling of SDF sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Sikkim for a record fifth consecutive time.
PEMRA suspended three Geo TV Channels for leveling allegations against ISI
Published on: 21-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 30 people agreed
Three television channels of Geo TV network of Pakistan were suspended by PEMRA committee on allegation of defamation of intelligence agency, ISI.
Montek Singh Ahluwalia, the Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Resigned
Published on: 21-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 48 people agreed
Montek Singh Ahluwalia resigned as the Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission of India on 17 May 2014.
China set up 1.6 billion dollars fund to support maritime Silk Road development
Published on: 21-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 34 people agreed
China set up a 1.6 billion dollars fund that will support projects related to China's maritime Silk Road development.
Election Commission announced results of 2014 Sikkim Assembly Elections
Published on: 21-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 14 people agreed
EC declared the results of 2014 assembly elections of Sikkim in which Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) led emerged as the largest party by winning 22 seats.
Jitan Ram Manjhi took oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar
Published on: 21-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 27 people agreed
Jitan Ram Manjhi sowrn-in as the new Chief Minister of Bihar. Governor DY Patil administered his oath of the office and secrecy.
India won two medals in Archery World Cup Stage 2
Published on: 20-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 59 people agreed
Indian men's recurve team on 18 May 2014 won Silver Medal in Archery World Cup Stage 2 at Medellin, US.
Election Commission announced results of 2014 Odisha assembly elections
Published on: 20-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 32 people agreed
EC has declared the results of the 2014 assembly elections of Odisha in which the Biju Janata Dal emerged as the largest party by winning 117 seats.
World Gold Council Gold Demand Trends Report released
Published on: 20-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 22 people agreed
Gold Demand Trends January-March 2014 report released by World Gold Council says that gold demand was almost unchanged in 1st quarter of 2014.
Language Martyrs Day observed on 19 May in Barak Valley, Assam
Published on: 20-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 23 people agreed
Bhasha Shahid Diwas or Language Martyrs Day was observed in Barak Valley of Assam on 19 May in remembrance of martyrs of language of the state.
Edinburgh University awarded honorary degree to Former President APJ Abdul Kalam
Published on: 20-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 56 people agreed
Former President APJ Abdul Kalam awarded honorary degree by Edinburgh University
Thailand Army Chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha declared to impose martial law
Published on: 20-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 13 people agreed
Commander-in-Chief of Royal Thai Army, General Prayuth Chan-ocha declared to impose martial law in Thailand
Results of Arunachal Pradesh assembly elections announced by ECI
Published on: 20-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 7 people agreed
Results of assembly election 2014 of Arunachal Pradesh was announced by ECI and INC emerged as the largest party by winning 42 seats.
Andhra Pradesh assembly election results declared by ECI
Published on: 20-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 25 people agreed
Andhra Pradesh assembly elections results were declared and Telugu Desam Party emerged as the largest party with 117 seats in a house of 294 seats.
16th Lok Sabha Elections 2014 results declared
Published on: 20-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 75 people agreed
BJP emerged as the winner in the 16th Lok Sabha election by securing 282 seats of 543. The results were declared on 16 May 2014.
American Cinematographer Gordon Willis deadat 82
Published on: 20-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 4 people agreed
American Cinematographer, Gordon Willis died at the age of 82 in Massachusetts, UK
Competition Appellate Tribunal upheld 630 crore rupees penalty on DLF
Published on: 20-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 22 people agreed
Competition Appellate Tribunal (Compat) upheld a penalty of 630 crore rupees imposed on real estate firm DLF slapped by CCI.
Brazil honoured 100 years of Indian cinema by releasing two postage stamps
Published on: 20-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 30 people agreed
Brazil released two postage stamps to pay tribute to the 100 years of Indian cinema. The stamps have been designed by Indian graphic designer.
Novak Djokovic won the Men's Italian Tennis Open 2014 for the third time
Published on: 19-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 78 people agreed
Novak Djokovic won the Men's Italian Tennis Open 2014 held in Rome, Italy on 18 May 2014.
PM Economic Advisory Council Chairman C Rangarajan resigned
Published on: 19-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 30 people agreed
Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (PMEAC) Chairman Chakravarthi Rangarajan resigned on 19 May 2014.
Serena Williams won the Women's Italian Tennis Open 2014 for the third time
Published on: 19-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 29 people agreed
Serena Williams of US won the Women's Italian Tennis Open 2014 on 18 May 2014. She defeated World No. 11 Sara Errani of Italy
N Srinivasan, the veteran nuclear scientist died
Published on: 19-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 62 people agreed
Nuclear scientist, N Srinivasan died on 18 May 2014.
Sistema Shyam Teleservices launched messaging app MBuddy for feature phones
Published on: 19-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 19 people agreed
Sistema Shyam Teleservices launched a messaging app for low-end CDMA devices called MBuddy.
Swiss voters rejected the Minimum Wage Initiative that introduced highest minimum wage in the World
Published on: 19-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 19 people agreed
Swiss citizens rejected an initiative that will introduce the highest minimum wage in the world.
Sir Jack Brabham, three-time F-1 champion died in Australia
Published on: 19-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 20 people agreed
Three-time F1 world champion, Sir Jack Brabham died at the age of 88. He is the only driver, who won a title by a car bearing his name.
15th Lok Sabha dissolved by the President of India
Published on: 19-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 8 people agreed
15th Lok Sabha has been dissolved by the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee on 18 May 2014 on advice of the outgoing Union Cabinet.
Russi Mody, the former Tata Steels Chairman died
Published on: 19-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 36 people agreed
Russi Mody, a Padma Bhusan awardee and management guru who headed Tata Steel died in South Kolkata at the age of 96.
Forbes Middle East released the second edition of the List of Tops Indians in the Arab world 2014
Published on: 19-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 16 people agreed
Frobes Midde East Spcial edition of the top Indians in the Arab world ranking includes 170 Indians
Nabam Tuki sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh
Published on: 19-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 28 people agreed
Nabam Tuki sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh in Itanagar and his oath to the office was administered by Nirbhay Sharma.
International Museum Day 2014 celebrated across the world
Published on: 19-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 12 people agreed
International Museum Day was celebrated across the world on 18 May 2014.
A documentary titled Gandhi in Mexico: A look at Non Violence screened at IIC
Published on: 19-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 11 people agreed
Documentary titled Gandhi in Mexico: A Look at Non Violence was screened at the India International Centre (IIC) in New Delhi.
Nayak Committee to Review Governance of Boards of Banks in India submitted its report to RBI
Published on: 17-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 118 people agreed
The committee to review Governance of Boards of Banks in India on 13 May 2014 submitted its report to Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Pankaj Advani won CCI Biliards title
Published on: 17-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 61 people agreed
Pankaj Advani on 14 May 2014 won Cricket Club of India (CCI) Classic Billiards and Snooker tournament.
Hockey India honoured heroes of 1975 World Cup team
Published on: 17-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 28 people agreed
Hockey India (HI) honoured heroes of 1975 World Cup team on 14 May 2014.
Shah Rukh Khan featured on the cover page of magazine Forbes Middle East
Published on: 17-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 45 people agreed
Shah Rukh Khan launched a special edition of Forbes Middle East in Dubai
Nitish Kumar resigned as Bihar Chief Minister
Published on: 17-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 28 people agreed
Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar tendered his resignation to the Governor of the state. He also recommended dissolution of the Bihar Assembly.
Founder of Leela Group Hotels Krishnan Nair died
Published on: 17-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 19 people agreed
Krishnan Nair, founder of Leela Group of Hotels died at the age of 91 in Mumbai.
PM Manmohan Singh tendered his resignation to President
Published on: 17-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 42 people agreed
Manmohan Singh resigned as the Prime Minister of India after his party faced a defeat in the 16th Lok Sabha election.
Six workers injured after Hot water Spill from a valve at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant
Published on: 17-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 26 people agreed
Six workers injured on 14 May 2014 after Hot water Spill from a valve at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant.
President of Nigeria cancelled the visit to Chibok
Published on: 17-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 17 people agreed
Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan on 15 May 2014 cancelled the visit to Chibok
SC put an interim stay on iron ore mining operations by 26 firms in Odisha
Published on: 17-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 10 people agreed
SC ordered interim stay on iron ore mining in Odisha by companies whose lease agreements have expired and not renewed by state government.
Amul to set up five lakh litres per day capacity dairy plant in Varanasi
Published on: 17-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 25 people agreed
Asia's biggest milk brand Amul on 14 May 2014 announced to set up a dairy processing plant in Varanasi.
SC directed Mudgal panel to probe IPL spot fixing scandal
Published on: 17-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 7 people agreed
SC has appointed Justice Mukul Mudgal panel to further probe the IPL betting or spot fixing scandal that involves Narayanswamy Srinivasan and 12 others.
Apple and Google settled Smartphone patent war
Published on: 17-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 24 people agreed
Mobile phone industry giants Apple and Google on 16 May 2014 agreed to settle Smartphone Patent war.
Kasturirangan Task Force on Waste to Energy submitted its report to the Planning Commission
Published on: 17-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 35 people agreed
Kasturirangan Task Force on Waste to Energy submitted its report on 14 May 2014 to the Planning Commission.
Grant Flower named as Pakistan batting coach
Published on: 16-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 27 people agreed
Former Zimbabwe batsman, Grant Flower has been named as the batting coach of Pakistan cricket team for two years.
Plastic currency notes to be launched in 2015: Raghuram Rajan
Published on: 16-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 163 people agreed
Governor of the Reserve Bank of India announced that plastic currency notes will be launched in 2015 after field trials in five cities.
Justice JS Khehar recused himself from hearing Sahara Case
Published on: 16-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 12 people agreed
SC constituted a new bench to hear the case of the Sahara Chief in chit fund scam after Justice Khehar requested the CJI to recuse him from the case.
AIBA approved Boxing India as the new provisional member to represent India
Published on: 16-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 6 people agreed
AIBA Executive Committee approved Boxing India as a provisional new AIBA member to represent India.
Sundaram BNP Paribas received ISAE recognition
Published on: 16-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 11 people agreed
Sundaram BNP Paribas Fund Services received ISAE Type II certification for maintaining high quality operating model and having effective control systems.
MTS announced to provide free Wi-Fi in Gurgaon Rapid Metro Rail
Published on: 16-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 20 people agreed
MTS announced on 14 May 2014 that it will provide free Wi-Fi in Gurgaon Rapid Metro Rail for six months.
A.B. Pandya appointed as the Chairman of Central Water Commission
Published on: 16-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 43 people agreed
Ashwin B. Pandya appointed as the Chairman of the Central Water Commission & ex-officio Secretary of the Government of India.
Union Government extended Ban on LTTE for five years
Published on: 16-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 41 people agreed
Government of India has extended the ban imposed on LTTE for five years under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention Act 1967).
Largest diamond of World and Mughal necklace to be auctioned in Geneva
Published on: 15-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 28 people agreed
The largest flawless blue diamond of World and a rare Mughal necklace were auctioned by Christie on 14 May 2014 in Geneva.
Sajai Singh appointed as President of International Technology Law Association
Published on: 15-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 16 people agreed
The International Technology Law Association on 14 May 2014 appointed Sajai singh as the President.
UN Envoy on Syria Lakhdar Brahimi resigned
Published on: 15-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 11 people agreed
UN Envoy on Syria Lakhdar Brahimi on 13 May 2014 submitted his resignation to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in New York.
Revised NCR norms restrict tourism in Green zones
Published on: 15-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 16 people agreed
Revised norms of NCR Planning Board on 14 May 2014 restricted tourism in green zones in NCR.
Constitutional Scholar Sujit Choudhry appointed as Dean of UC Berkeley Law school
Published on: 15-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 16 people agreed
An Indian-American Sujit Choudhry on 14 May 2014 was appointed as the dean of University of California Berkeley, School of Law.
CISF inducted as associate member of HI
Published on: 15-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 21 people agreed
CISF was inducted as an associate member of Hockey India
World Migratory Bird Day observed across the world
Published on: 15-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 17 people agreed
World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) observed across the world on 10 – 11 May 2014
Candidates not disclosing information about assets can be disqualified: SC
Published on: 15-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 14 people agreed
The Supreme Court held that Candidates fighting elections can be disqualified if they fail to disclose the assets information.
Kamal Haasan led Indian delegation at 67th Cannes International Film Festival
Published on: 15-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 32 people agreed
Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan leads the Indian delegation to the 67th Cannes International Film Festival.
VRV Sriprasad appointed as MD of Volvo Buses India
Published on: 15-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 6 people agreed
VRV Sriprasad appointed as the new MD of Volvo Buses India as successor of Manish Sahi, who took the position as the Director-International business.
Qatar decided to abolish Sponsorship System for foreign workers
Published on: 15-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 15 people agreed
Qatar announced that sponsorship system for foreign workers will be replaced by new system of employment contracts.
Justice B S Chauhan appointed as the Chairman of CWDT
Published on: 15-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 17 people agreed
Justice BS Chauhan appointed as the Chairman of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal as a successor of Justice NP Singh.
After 500 years, Christopher Columbus's ship the Santa Maria claimed to be found
Published on: 15-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 18 people agreed
After 500 years, Christopher Columbus's ship the Santa Maria was claimed to be found by archaeological investigators led by Barry Clifford.
Technopark–TBI selected for Golden Peacock Award 2014
Published on: 15-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 19 people agreed
T-TBI has been chosen for the Special Commendation at the Golden Peacock National Training Awards 2014 for conduct of Entrepreneurship training.
Report on Health for the world’s adolescents released by WHO
Published on: 15-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 13 people agreed
Report on Health for the world’s adolescents was released on 14 May 2014 by World Health Organisation (WHO).
Moldova & Georgia to sign EU Association Agreement on 27 June 2014
Published on: 15-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 25 people agreed
Moldova and Georgia on 13 May 2014 agreed to sign European Union (EU) Association Agreement on 27 June 2014.
Meghalaya Government banned rat-hole coal mining & coal transportation in the State
Published on: 15-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 14 people agreed
Government of Meghalaya to comply with an order of the National Green Tribunal banned rat-hole mining and transportation of coal throughout the state.
Coal mine pit collapsed in Soma, Turkey
Published on: 15-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 16 people agreed
A coal pit collapsed in Soma of western Turkey. About 205 miners were killed in the incident and the search operation is still on.
Google must amend search results on request: European Court
Published on: 15-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 10 people agreed
The European Court ruled that Google must amend some of its search results at the request of ordinary people.
SC Collegium recommended Gopal Subramaniam and RF Nariman to be appointed as SC judges
Published on: 14-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 39 people agreed
The Supreme Court Collegium on 13 May 2014 recommended the names of Gopal Subramaniam and RF Nariman to be elevated as judges of the Supreme Court.
Odisha government inked agreement with TiE Silicon Valley
Published on: 14-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 22 people agreed
Odisha government signed an agreement with the TiE Silicon Valley as a part of effort to develop IT hub in the state and attract US investment.
US Senate confirmed Indira Talwani as federal judge in Massachusetts
Published on: 14-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 20 people agreed
Indian – American Indira Talwani’s name was confirmed as a federal judge in Massachusetts by US Senate.
Chinese premier Li Keqiang official visit to Africa concluded
Published on: 14-MAY-2014
Important for Exam: 6 people agreed
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang eight day official visits to four nations of African continent starting on 4 May 2014 concluded on 11 May 2014.
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