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2014 CA
Suggested Readings: January 2014 Current Affairs
Raymond Weil, the pioneer of Swiss watch died

Published on: 28-JAN-2014 Important for Exam: 16 people agreed
Raymond Weil the founder of the watch brand of his name died at the age of 87. He is considered the great innovators of the Swiss watch industry.
RBI raised Repo Rate by 25 basis points to 8 percent

RBI raised the Repo rate under LAF by 25 basis points from 7.75% to 8% and kept the CRR of scheduled banks unchanged at 4% of NDTL.
Federal Aviation Administration ordered safety checks of Boeing 767s

FAA has ordered to inspect Boeing 767 airplanes to find problems that could cause the pilot to lose control of the plane.
USFDA banned imports from Toansa plant of Ranbaxy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) banned the import of products from Ranbaxys Toansa plant in Punjab, India on 27 January 2014.
Egypt's Army Chief Fattah al-Sisi promoted to Field Marshal

Gen Fattah al-Sisi has promoted to the rank of Field Marshal (highest in the military), who ousted the Islamist President, Mohammed Morsi.
India won gold in men's Basketball at Lusofonia Games

India has won the basketball gold in the mens section at the Lusofonia Games by defeating Angola 77 -70 in Goa.
Saina won Syed Modi International India Grand Prix title

Saina Nehwal won the Syed Modi International India Grand Prix title 2014
Queen Latifah won 2014 Matrix Award

Rapper-turned-actress Queen Latifah won the 2014 Matrix Award on 25 January 2014.
Russia and China to conduct war games in the Mediterranean Sea

Russia and China will conduct their first ever naval war games in the Mediterranean Sea from 1 February 2014.
Meena appointed as Secretary Security

H C Meena appointed as the Secretary Security in the Cabinet Secretariat on 24 January 2014
Ministry of Women and Child Development launched Multi Sectoral Nutrition Programme
Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the Multi Sectoral Nutrition Programme
India ranked 155th in global Environment Performance Index

The Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2014 was released on 25 January 2014.
PAN allotment process to undergo change from 3 February 2014

PAN allotment procedure will undergo a change from 3 February 2014 and will ask for self-attested copies of POI, POA and DOB documents.
MS Dhoni became first captain to play in four tied ODIs

MS Dhoni became the first captain to be involved in four tied ODI matches, while playing third match against New Zealand in Auckland.
SBI launch Youtube channel

State Bank of India launched its channel on Youtube on 24 January 2014.
National Communal Harmony Awards 2013 won by Centre for Study of Society and Secularism
CSSS, Mumbai has been selected for the National Communal Harmony Awards 2013 in the organisation category.
Australia won ODI series against England by 4-1

Australia won five matches ODI series against England, 4-1 after losing the fifth match by five runs, while chasing 217 run target score set by Aussies.
59th Idea Filmfare Awards 2013: Bhaag Milkha Bhaag Bags Seven Awards
59th Idea Filmfare Awards were given away on 24 January 2014.
Karl Slym, MD of Tata Motors died after falling from hotel building in Bangkok
Karl Slym, MD of Tata Motors died after falling from hotel building in Bangkok, where he was to attend board meet of Tata Motors Thailand Limited.
Padma Awards for the Year 2014 announced on the Eve of 65th Republic Day of India
The Union Government of India on the eve of the 65th Republic Day function announced the Padma Awards 2014.
Dhruva-3 indigenous High Performance Computing System inaugurated

Dhruva-3 was inaugurated at Advanced Research and Analysis Group in Hyderabad
Ela Gandhi honoured with Amadelkufa in South Africa

Ela Gandhi was awarded with Amadelkufa for her lifetime contribution to the freedom struggle in South Africa.
Stanislas Wawrinka won Australian Open Mens title

Stanislas Wawrinka won the Australian Open mens singles title by defeating Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in Melbourne.
Pitroda Committee submit report to Information and Broadcasting Ministry
Expert Committee constituted by Information and Broadcasting Ministry to review the institutional framework of Prasar Bharti has submitted its report.
Union Government launched National Waterway-4 project in Tamil Nadu

Union Government launched the project for the development of the stretch of 37 Kilometer of the National Waterway-four (NW-4).
Earthquake of Magnitude 6.1 on Richter scale rocked Java island of Indonesia

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 on Richter scale rocked Java, the main island of Indonesia on 25 January 2014.
NALSA launched free legal service clinics across the country

National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) launched the 2648 village legal service clinics across the country on 24 January 2014.
The Election Commission of India celebrated the 4th National voters Day: 25 January
The Election Commission of India celebrated the 4th National Voters Day across the country on 25 January 2014.
Aviation ministry removed V.P.Agrawal from position of AAI chairman

The Aviation Ministry removed V.P.Agrawal as chairman of the state-run Airports Authority of India (AAI) on 24 January 2014.
NASA rover Opportunity found Mars had life friendly fresh water
NASA scientist confirmed life friendly fresh water once existed on Mars
Richard Quest won 2013 UNWTO Lifetime Achievement Award

Published on: 24-JAN-2014
Important for Exam: 38 people agreed
UNWTO awarded CNNs Richard Quest the 2013 UNWTO Award for Lifetime Achievement on 22 January 2014.
UNWTO Ulysses Awards for Innovation announced

Ulysses Award given by United Nation World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) was presented on 22 January 2014.
LPG Connection Portability Scheme launched

The Union Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas launched LPG Connection Portability Scheme on all India basis
Dr. Tej Vir Singh won the UNWTO Ulysses Prize

Dr. Tej Vir Singh from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh won the 2013 UNWTO Ulysses Prize on 22 January 2014.
Morocco Parliament amended Penal Code Article on rape

Morocco Parliament has amended an article of the penal code that allowed rapists of underage girls to avoid prosecution by marrying their victims.
India Women Cricket team won one day series against Sri Lanka 3-0
Indian women team won the three ODI series 3-0 by defeating Sri Lankan women team. India defeated the Lankan team by 95 runs in the third match.
USA allowed Sikh military men to wear turban

USA allowed the Sikh military men to wear turbans, head scarfs and other religious clothing with their uniform.
Shane Warne to mentor Australia's spinners for World T20 Tournament

Shane Warne has been appointed as the specialist spin consultant of Australia team to play World Twenty20 game in Bangladesh.
RBI issued new guidelines for loan restructuring in NBFCs

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued guidelines for loans restructured by non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) on 23 January 2014.
National Girl Child Day observed on 24 January

National Girl Child Day observed across India by the Government on 24 January with an aim to raise awareness and consciousness towards girl children.
SC asked MoEF and Railway Ministry to evolve steps to protect elephants

The Supreme Court on 23 January 2014 asked the MoEF and Ministry of Railways to evolve steps to prevent death of elephants on rail tracks.
South Sudan Government and Rebels signed Ceasefire Agreement to end fighting
South Sudan Government and rebels signed a ceasefire agreement on cessation of hostilities and question of the detainees in Addis Ababa.
Finance Ministry nod for 1000 rupees minimum monthly pension plan
Finance Ministry approved a proposal to provide minimum monthly pension of 1000 rupees to workers of organised sector under (EPS-95).
Cumbria University of UK became the first public university to accept fees in Bitcoin
Cumbria University of UK became the first public university to accept fees in digital currency, Bitcoin.
India and Japan signed the memorandum in tourism

India and Japan signed the Memorandum for strengthening cooperation in tourism
Viscera test must in death due to poisoning: SC

Supreme Court made it mandatory for the investigating agency to seek viscera test in death due to poisoning on 21 January 2014.
NASA Mars Rover discovered doughnut rock

NASA Mars rover discovered Jelly doughnut rock revealed at a ten year anniversary of the Mars rover.
Professor Rakesh Khurana of Indian origin appointed as Dean of Harvard College

Professor Rakesh Khurana has been appointed as the Dean of Harvard College. He will assume the charge of the dean from 1 July 2014.
Currency notes issued before 2005 to be withdrawn: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to withdraw all currency notes issued prior to 2005 from circulation on 21 January 2014.
2013 is fourth warmest year on record for the planet: Reports

NOAA and NASA in separate releases confirmed the continuous trend of global warming. NOAA said 2013 the fourth warmest year on earth since 1880
Lanka urged Maldives to allow its fishermen in territorial sea waters

Sri Lanka has asked Maldivian President to allow its fisherman, the facility of innocent passage through its territorial waters to Arabian Sea.
Garuda Vasudha Advanced Light Helicopter of Geological Survey of India launched

Advanced Light Helicopter named Garuda Vasudha of Geological Survey of India launched from the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd .
SEBI asked depositories to set up IT Strategy Panels

SEBI has asked depositories to formulate information technology panels at board level with a view to strengthen IT governance framework of systems.
OCA recognized Russian martial art Sambo and is now a part of Asian Games
Olympic Council of Asia has recognised Sambo, the Russian martial art and has become part of the Asian Games.
Indian economy to grow by 6 percent: CRISIL

Ratings and Research firm CRISIL released its Indian Economic Forecast for 2014-15 on 21 January 2014.
Sudhir Mahato, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Jharkhand died

The former Deputy CM of Jharkhand, Sudhir Mahato died on 22 January 2014 following a heart attack at Ghatsila in Singhbhum district.
Chilika lagoon named Destination Flyways by UNWTO

Chilika lagoon in Odisha was named Destination Flyways by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on 21 January 2014.
AirAsia aimed to start India operations by April

Tony Fernandes, the chief of AirAsia announced its India operations from April 2014. He is in Davos to attend the World Economic Forums annual meeting.
India-born Prof A J Paulraj won 2014 Marconi Prize

Paulraj have been awarded with prestigious 2014 Marconi Society Prize for developing the theory and application of MIMO antennas.
Indus Civilization ended due to Disease and violence

US discovered that violence, infectious disease and changes in climate were responsible for the collapse of Harappa around 400 years ago.
Beijing got severe new law to control hazardous Smog and Air Pollution
Beijing passed a regulation to curb air pollution by controlling emissions. It says harsh penalties on people for not abiding by the guidelines.
India Economic Growth projected to be 4.5 percent by IMF

World Economic Outlook projected Indias Economic Growth at 4.5 percent for 2013 -14.
Mahesh Bhupathi launched IPTL in Melbourne
International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) launched in Melbourne with the announcement of six teams
Kailash Meghwal elected as the Speaker of Rajasthan Assembly

Kailash Meghwal on 22 January 2014 was elected as the Speaker of Rajasthan Assembly and 143 MLAs have also been administered the oath of the office.
Legendary Telugu actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao died

Legendary actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao died at the age of 91 in Hyderabad
Iran has halted Uranium Enrichment activities

Iran has halted its Uranium enrichment over 5 percent as per the agreement with the western powers. The report has been confirmed by IAEA.
CCEA approved the sale of Governments residual stake of HZL

CCEA approved sale of the Governm ents residual stakes of Hindustan Zinc worth 16500 crore rupees. Government holds 29.5% stakes of the company.
Emergency rule imposed in Thailand capital Bangkok for two months

Thai government has imposed a 60-day state of emergency in Bangkok to suppress the anti-government protests in the capital.
Union Government approved Capacity Building Scheme and Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Climate Change
Union Government of India approved to set up Capacity building scheme and Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Climate Change
RBI expert panel suggested adoption of new CPI for Anchoring Monetary Policy
RBI panel suggested that a new consumer price index should be adopted. It has set an inflation target at 4 percent, with a band of (+/-) 2 percent.
Egypt approved the new Constitution in referendum
Egypt approved the new constitution in a referendum
Bihar's turnaround analysed at London School of Economics

LSE panel discussed on turnaround in growth of Bihar during launch of collection of essays the New Bihar: Rekindling Governance and Development.
Union Government of India extended the implementation of NFSA to Karnataka and Chhattisgarh
Union Government of India extended the implementation of NFSA 2013 to the States of Karnataka and Chhattisgarh
Uttrakhand Assembly passed new Lokayaukata Bill

Uttarakhand Assembly during a special session passed new Lokayukta Bill. It has replaced the Uttarakhand Lokayukta Act passed by BJP government.
Vice President released book entitled Indias Political and Foreign Relations with the Gulf Region
Hamid Ansari released a book entitled Indias Political and Foreign Relations with the Gulf Region edited by Prof AK Pasha.
GDP of China decelerated to 7.7 Percent in 2013-14

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of China decelerated to 7.7 percent in 2013-14.
First Climate Change theatre opened in India

Climate change theatre opened at Pushpa Gujral Science City in Kapurthala, Punjab
The Report Working for the Few released by Oxfam

The Report titled Working for the Few was released by Oxfam on 20 January 2014.
Google acquired cybersecurity firm Impermium for 9 million dollar

Google acquired Bengaluru based Impermium for 9 million dollar on 20 January 2014.
Union Cabinet approved to set up Rail Tariff Authority

Union Cabinet approved to set up a Rail Tariff Authority.
Veerappa Moily formed MOT to reassess Hydrocarbon Resources of India

Veerappa Moily, announced to set-up a MOT to carry out re-assessment work of hydrocarbon resources in 26 sedimentary basins in India.
Aruna Bahuguna first woman to be appointed chief of National Police Academy

National Police Academy soon to get a woman chief for the first time in its history
Catherline Samba-Panza, Mayor of Bangui elected CARs Interim President

The mayor of Bangui, Catherline Samba-Panza, is the first woman to be elected as the interim president of the Central African Republic.
Dexter, Private Information Stealing Virus, detected in online banking transactions

CERT-In detected a private information stealing virus Dexter in the Indian online banking transactions space.
RBI appointed a Committee to Review Governance of Boards of Banks in India

RBI has constituted an Expert Committee to Review Governance of Boards in India, which will be chaired by PJ Nayak, former Chairman and CEO of Axis Bank.
Anand Sinha, the Deputy Governor of RBI retired

RBI Deputy Governor, Anand Sinha retired on 20 January 2014 and his portfolio has been allocated to other three Deputy Governors.
Union Cabinet granted minority status to Jain community across India

Union Cabinet has granted the minority status to Jain community and this nod has enabled the community to avail the benefits in government schemes.
UN withdrawn its invitation to Iran to attend Syria Peace Conference

UN had withdrawn the invitation for Iran to join the peace conference on Syrian crisis.
SC directed NCST to verify authenticity of ST status of Meghalaya CM

SC has directed NCST to verify the authenticity of ST status of Mukul Sangma, Chief Minister of Meghalaya that is challenged by political rivals.
IRENA and ADFD planned to bring Power to Rural Communities with renewable energy projects
IRENA and ADFD has announced approximately 41 million dollar in concessional loans for renewable energy projects in developing countries.
Cyrus Mistry won the DSC prize 2014

Cyrus Mistry won the DSC prize 2014 for South Asian literature for his book Chronicles of a Corpse Bearer
India successfully test-fired nuclear-capable surfaceto-surface Agni-IV missile

India has test-fired nuclear-capable surface-to-surface Agni-IV missile with a range of 4000 kilometer from Wheeler Island of Odisha.
Wal-Mart registered Wal-Mart India Private Ltd in India

Wal-Mart registered a new Company called Wal-Mart India Private Ltd in India
India and UAE agreed to Promote Cooperation in Renewable Energy

India and UAE have agreed to promote cooperation in renewable energy especially in areas of solar energy and wind power by signing an MoU in Abu Dhabi.
National Urban Health Mission launched

National Urban Health Mission was launched by the Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad
Abhishikta S Shetty of Karnataka won Miss South India Pageant Title

Abhishikta S Shetty of Karnataka won the 11th Edition of the Miss South India 2014 pageant at the Le Meridien in Coimbatore.
Government extended Natural Manufacturing Policy benefits to Industry Clusters

Union Government has extended the benefits of the NMP throughout India to boost manufacturing sector.
India and Pakistan reached agreement on Non Discriminatory Market Access (NDMA)
India and Pakistan released the joint statement providing for Non Discriminatory Market Access at 5th SAARC Business Leaders
Silvio Berlusconi and Matteo Renzi signed a deal on electoral reforms in Italy
Former Prime Minister of Italy Silvio Berlusconi and leader of Democratic Party (PD) Matteo Renzi signed a deal in Rome on electoral reforms
Christopher Chataway, former 5000 meter world record holder Olympian died
Former 5000mts world record-holder and politician Christopher Chataway died in London due to cancer. In 1955 he was knitted by Queen Elizabeth II.
Lewis Clarke youngest person to reach South Pole

Lewis Clarke became the youngest person to trek to the South Pole.
Netherlands won the inaugural title of Hockey World League Final

Netherlands won the Hero Hockey World League Final by defeating New Zealand 7-2 at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi.
Etihad Airways demonstrated flight with Biofuel mix
Ethihad Airways in demonstration flight flew a Boeing 777 plane that was powered in part by biofuel developed in collaboration with a Total.
Tamil Nadu Governor inaugurated 15th Express Technology Sabha

Tamil Nadu Governor, Rosaiah inaugurated 15th Express Technology Sabha on 17 January 2014.
Obama established Af-Pak strategic partnership office

US President Barack Obama announced to establish an Af-Pak Strategic Partnership Office (APSPO) on 18 January 2014.
Obama ordered curbs on NSA powers to use data

The US President Barack Obama ordered curbs on the use of bulk data collected by National Security Agency (NSA) on 17 January 2014.
Indian Fencers barred from competing in Qatar Fencing World Cup

The four-member women fencing team from India was barred from competing in the Qatar Fencing World Cup in Doha on 17 January 2014.
Peshawar, largest reservoir of polio in world: WHO

Peshawar in Pakistan had the largest number of polio cases in the world in 2013.
US scientists genetically engineer Tulasi to increase pharmaceutical value

US Scientists genetically engineered Tulasi or basil to enhance its pharmaceutical value.
Third Lusofonia Games started in Goa

Lusofonia Games 2014 is going to be held in Goa from 18 January to 29 January 2014
Union Ministry for Road Transport and Highways celebrated 25th Road Safety Week
The 25th road safety week was celebrated from 11th to 17th January 2014
Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs Signed MoUs with FICCI

IICA and FICCI signed MoU to Raise Awareness on Corporate Regulation and Governance and for promoting the Corporate Affairs Agenda.
3F tied up with Fuji Oil to set-up a joint venture NonDairy Cream Making Plant
Edible oil and food ingredient manufacturer 3F tied up with Fuji Oil Co, the Japanese oil and fats firm to jointly set-up a non-dairy cream making plant.
Hery Rajaonarimampianina declared as the President of Madagascar

Hery Rajaonarimampianina declared as the new President of Madagascar following the result of elections conducted with an aim to restore democracy.
Air pollution of Beijing 25 times above WHO safe mark

Air pollution (Airpocalypse) of Beijing, China has reached to dangerous levels and people of the city have been warned to take precautions.
Smart contact lens unveiled by Google to measure glucose levels in tears

Google X Lab unveiled a smart contact lens that can help diabetics to measure their glucose level in tears on 17 January 2014.
Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin spiritual leader of Dawoodi Bohra community died

Dr Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin spiritual head of the Dawoodi Bohra community died of cardiac arrest in Mumbai on 17 January 2014.
RBI allowed Foreign Investors to invest in South Indian Bank

RBI has allowed foreign investors to buy shares of South Indian Bank as foreign shareholding in the bank has gone below the prescribed limit.
Vice President released a book entitled Sangharsh Ke Safar Ka Nayak Mulayam

Vice President of India, Hamid Ansari released a book entitled Sangharsh ke safar ka nayak Mulayam written by Omveer Tomar on 17 January 2014.
RBI issued 5 rupees and 10 rupees coins bearing Goddess Vaishno Devi
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued new 5 rupees and 10 rupees coins bearing images of Goddess Vaishno Devi
India ranked lowest in International Intellectual Property Index

US Chamber of Commerce released the International Intellectual Property (IP) Index
TRAI released Working Guidelines for Spectrum Trading

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released working guidelines for trade of spectrum on 28 January 2014.
Manoj Kohli appointed as MD&CEO of non telecom businesses of Bharti Enterprises

Manoj Kohli appointed as MD&CEO of non telecom business of Bharti Enterprises
Gopal vittal appointed as MD&CEO of Bharti Airtel

Gopal Vittal has been designed as MD& CEO of India and South Asia including Srilanka and Bangladesh
Scientists at Jilin University of China created Water-jet printer

A team of scientists have created Water-Jet printer on 28 January 2014.
Cantilever Pamban Bridge completed 100 years

First cantilever bridge of India, Pamban Railway Bridge, completed its 100 years.
Union Ministry of Rural Development signed MoU with Digital Green

The National Rural Livelihoods Mission and the Digital Green, a Microsoft Research Project signed a memorandum of understanding
EC to CEOs of States: Make standardized voting compartment at Polling station

Election Commission has directed the CEOs of states to use opaque and reusable cardboard or flex board to make voting compartments at polling stations.
First multi-coloured 3D Printer launched

Worlds first 3D-printer Objet500 Connex3 was launched on 28 January 2014.
National Waqf Development Corporation Limited inaugurated by Prime Minister

Prime Minister inaugurated NAWADCO as a new Central Public Sector Enterprise that will remain under the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
Tree Foundation found at least 100 dead Olive Ridley Turtles in Nagapattinam
NGO named Tree Foundation engaged in conservation of sea turtle have discovered more than 100 dead Olive Ridley Turtles, since December 2013.
Ukraine Prime Minister Mykola Azarov resigned

Ukraines Prime Minister Mykola Azarov resigned on 28 January 2014
UNESCO released 11th EFA Global Monitoring Report 2013-14

UNESCO released the 11th Education for All Global Monitoring Report 2013 14 on 28 January 2014.
Ulises Estrada, the Cuban Revolutionary and associate of Che Guevara died
The Cuban revolutionary, Ulises Estrada who during 1960s was an aid of Che Guevara during his campaign in Africa died at the age of 79 years.
Delhi Government ordered audit into finances of DIMTS

Delhi government has ordered a CAG audit into the finances of DIMTS. Decision was taken at a cabinet meet chaired by Arvind Kejriwal.
Pete Seeger, Songwriter and Champion of Folk Music, Died

Pete Seeger, the singer, folk-song collector and songwriter died at Presbyterian Hospital in New York on 27 January 2014.
Tax exemption for Olympics, CWG and Asian Games winners

CBDT issued order that exempts medal winning sportsperson at Olympics, Commonwealth and Asian Games from payment of Income Tax on cash rewards.
56th annual Grammy Awards for 2014 announced

The Recording Academy announced 56th Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California
Uttar Pradesh government launched Samajwadi pension scheme

Uttar Pradesh government launched Samajwadi Pension Yojana on 28 January 2014
Google purchased DeepMind Technologies of UK

Google purchased the British artificial intelligence company DeepMind Technologies
India Post to install 3000 ATM & 1.35 lakh micro-ATM by September 2015
India Post announced to install as many as 3000 Automated Teller Machine (ATM) and 1.35 lakh microATMs by September 2015 on 27 January 2014.
External Affairs Minister met US Secretary of State in Montreux
Salman Khurshid held a bilateral meeting with John Kerry US Secretary on the sidelines of Geneva II meet on Syria in Montreux.
NIC and Union Ministry of MSME launched India Inclusive Innovation Fund
India Inclusive Innovation Fund (IIIF) launched by National Innovation Council and the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
India and Japan inked MoUs to strengthen cooperation in tourism and power generation
India and Japan inked MoUs during visit of Prime Minister of Japan as Chief Guest on the occasion of the Republic Day celebration on 26 January 2014.
Andaman & Nicobar: Committee to review safety standards of tourist vessels

AK Singh constituted a high level committee to review safety standards of tourist vessels operational at different tourist spots on Andaman Island.
National Constituent Assembly of Tunisia passed the new Constitution

Tunisian Assembly passed the new Constitution laying the foundations for a new democracy
Union Government banned cosmetic companies from testing on animals

Union Government banned cosmetic companies from testing on animals.
EGoM approved SUC of 5 percent of annual Gross Revenue on all new airwaves
EGoM has approved a SUC of 5 percent of the annual gross revenue on all new airwaves that will be acquired in auction.
Union Civil Aviation Ministry removed restrictions on Airbus A-380 in India

Civil Aviation Ministry decided to remove restrictions on flights of Airbus A-380 to India on 27 January 2014.
Samsung and Google signed Global Patent Agreement

Google and Samsung Electronics signed an agreement to cross-licence global patents to reduce risk of costly legal disputes on intellectual property.

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Suggested Readings: January 2014 Current Affairs

Raymond Weil, the pioneer of Swiss watch died

RBI raised Repo Rate by 25 basis points to 8 percent

Federal Aviation Administration ordered safety checks of Boeing 767s

USFDA banned imports from Toansa plant of Ranbaxy

Egypt's Army Chief Fattah al-Sisi promoted to Field Marshal

India won gold in men's Basketball at Lusofonia Games

Saina won Syed Modi International India Grand Prix title

Queen Latifah won 2014 Matrix Award

Russia and China to conduct war games in the Mediterranean Sea

Meena appointed as Secretary Security

India ranked 155th in global Environment Performance Index

PAN allotment process to undergo change from 3 February 2014

MS Dhoni became first captain to play in four tied ODIs

SBI launch Youtube channel

State Bank of India launched its channel on Youtube on 24 January 2014.

Published on: 27-JAN-2014 Important for Exam: 15 people agreed

Australia won ODI series against England by 4-1

59th Idea Filmfare Awards were given away on 24 January 2014.

Dhruva-3 indigenous High Performance Computing System inaugurated

Dhruva-3 was inaugurated at Advanced Research and Analysis Group in Hyderabad

Ela Gandhi honoured with Amadelkufa in South Africa

Stanislas Wawrinka won Australian Open Mens title

Pitroda Committee submit report to Information and Broadcasting Ministry

Published on: 25-JAN-2014 Important for Exam: 36 people agreed

Union Government launched National Waterway-4 project in Tamil Nadu

Earthquake of Magnitude 6.1 on Richter scale rocked Java island of Indonesia

NALSA launched free legal service clinics across the country

Aviation ministry removed V.P.Agrawal from position of AAI chairman

Richard Quest won 2013 UNWTO Lifetime Achievement Award

Important for Exam: 38 people agreed

UNWTO Ulysses Awards for Innovation announced

LPG Connection Portability Scheme launched

Dr. Tej Vir Singh won the UNWTO Ulysses Prize

Morocco Parliament amended Penal Code Article on rape

USA allowed Sikh military men to wear turban

Shane Warne to mentor Australia's spinners for World T20 Tournament

RBI issued new guidelines for loan restructuring in NBFCs

Important for Exam: 33 people agreed

National Girl Child Day observed on 24 January

SC asked MoEF and Railway Ministry to evolve steps to protect elephants

India and Japan signed the memorandum in tourism

Viscera test must in death due to poisoning: SC

NASA Mars Rover discovered doughnut rock

Professor Rakesh Khurana of Indian origin appointed as Dean of Harvard College

Currency notes issued before 2005 to be withdrawn: RBI

2013 is fourth warmest year on record for the planet: Reports

Lanka urged Maldives to allow its fishermen in territorial sea waters

Garuda Vasudha Advanced Light Helicopter of Geological Survey of India launched

SEBI asked depositories to set up IT Strategy Panels

Indian economy to grow by 6 percent: CRISIL

Sudhir Mahato, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Jharkhand died

Chilika lagoon named Destination Flyways by UNWTO

AirAsia aimed to start India operations by April

India-born Prof A J Paulraj won 2014 Marconi Prize

Indus Civilization ended due to Disease and violence

India Economic Growth projected to be 4.5 percent by IMF

Mahesh Bhupathi launched IPTL in Melbourne

Published on: 22-JAN-2014 Important for Exam: 19 people agreed

Kailash Meghwal elected as the Speaker of Rajasthan Assembly

Legendary Telugu actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao died

Legendary actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao died at the age of 91 in Hyderabad