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Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna made it to Guinness World Records
Out of the total account opened, 5.68 crore accounts belonged to male and 5.82 crore account
belonged to females. In percentage terms, 49.37 % accounts belonged to male while 50.63%
accounts belonged to females.
Indian-Americans Jonodev Osceola Chaudhuri and Deven J Parekh nominated to key
posts in US
US President Barack Obama nominated two Indian-Americans Jonodev Osceola Chaudhuri and
Deven J Parekh to key posts in US.
All-women contingent of Indian defence to march past for the first time on 2015 Republic
Day parade
The all-women contingent would comprise of 150-odd women army officers who will give a
salute to the President of India. The chief guest of 2015 Republic Day will be the US President
Barack Obama.
Commemorative Postage Stamps released to mark 100 Years of Mahatma Gandhis
Return to India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released Commemorative Postage Stamp to mark 100 Years of
Mahatma Gandhis Return from South Africa to India.
Kailash Satayarthi dedicated his Nobel Peace Prize to the Nation
The medal was dedicated by Satyarthi to the President at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati
Bhavan. The Medal will be put up on display at the Rashtrapati Bhavan museum.
Prime Minister released commemorative coin to mark 175th birth anniversary of Jamsetji
Tata
The reverse face of the coin bears the image of Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata in the centre, with
the inscription 175 in Devnagri script.
Sushaasan Express flagged off by the Union Ministry of Mines and Steel
The Sushaasan Express was on 25 December 2014 flagged off by the Union Ministry of Mines
and Steel that will run between Gwalior and Gonda via Hazrat Nizamuddin and Lucknow.
First Arabic translation of Indian Constitution launched in Cairo
The first Arabic translation of Indian Constitution was launched on 9 December 2014 in Cairo.
The translation was done by International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance.
Worlds first herbal Holy Quran unveiled in Dubai
The worlds first handcrafted herbal Holy Quran was unveiled on 8 December 2014 in Dubai. It
is made from about 200 medicinal plants.
India set Guinness Record for largest human formation of a national flag in world
India set a new world record for the worlds largest human formation of a national by creating
Tricolour by participation of 50000 volunteers in Chennai.
President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Rama Devi
Women's College
On this occasion, President paid tribute to the unique contribution and leadership of Rama Devi.
Singapore launched National Day song in Tamil language to celebrate 50 years of
Independence
Singapore launched a new National Day song in Tamil language to celebrate 50 years of
independence.
Cricket Fans across the world paid tribute to Hughes with #putoutyourbats campaign
To pay tribute to Phillip Hughes, fans and players post cricket bat photos on Twitter by using
hashtags #putoutyourbats.
DD National to be re-launched with tagline Desh Ka Apna Channel
The new look promises fresh content and will provide wholesome entertainment to the viewers
from 17 November 2014.
AIR launched free SMS service in 4 more languages
All India Radio News Services Division on 29 October 2014 launched free SMS service in four
more languages to provide news updates to people.
President Pranab Mukherjee released postage stamp on Anagarika Dharmapala
President Pranab Mukherjee on 25 October 2014 released a commemorative postage stamp on
Sri Lankan Buddhist monk Anagarika Dharmapala.
Tihar Jail Authority set up e-library for women inmates
Tihar Jail Authority set up an e-library for women inmates in Tihar jail.
Prime Minister connected to people over radio with programme, Mann Ki Baat
Narendra Modi for the first time addressed the countrymen over radio in programme Mann Ki
Baat.
Narula Brothers won 7 crore rupees in Season 8 of Kaun Banega Crorepati
Delhis Narula brothers became the first ever contestants to win 7 crore rupees in Kaun Banega
Crorepati show, hosted by Amitabh Bachchan.
Skeleton of giant water-living Dinosaur unveiled in Morocco
The skeleton of a giant water-living Dinosaur was unveiled in Morocco.
Australian PM Tony Abbott returned 11th century stolen idols to India
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott on 5 September 2014 returned two stolen antique statues
of Hindu deities to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
BSF personnel set a LIMCA Book of Records by planting saplings
Border Security Force (BSF) personnel set a LIMCA Book of Record by planting saplings at all
BSF locations on 19 August 2014...
President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated India's first IIEST at Shibpur in West Bengal
The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated India's first Indian Institute of
Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST)
Worlds first Hindu eco-temple Shree Swaminarayan Mandir opened in UK
Worlds first eco-temple, Shree Swaminarayan Mandir opened in United Kingdom that feature
solar panels & rainwater harvesting system.
Prime Minister launched web platform MyGov to get citizens' ideas for governance
Prime Minister of India has launched a web platform MyGov.nic.in to facilitate Citizen
Engagement in Good Governance.
Operation to refloat wrecked Italian ship Costa Concordia launched
Operation to refloat the wrecked Italian ship Costa Concordia was launched on 14 July 2014.
First Aid Post inaugurated at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi
Harsh Vardhan and Smriti Irani inaugurated First Aid Post at Shastri Bhawan to facilitate first aid
services to employees of central government.
UK firm East India Company issued legal tender gold coin in honour of Sachin Tendulkar
UK firm East India Company issued an exclusive legal tender gold coin in honour of Sachin
Tendulkar.
British Guianas 1-cent postage stamp of 1856 sold for record 9.5 million US dollar
An 1856 British Guiana 1-cent postage stamp was sold for record 9.5 million US dollar on 18
June 2014 to become the worlds most valuable stamp.
Malavath Poorna of Andhra became youngest woman to climb Mount Everest
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.
Arch to be built over Chernobyl to safeguard citizens from radioactive dust
Ukranian Government on 28 April 2014 announced to build a arch over Chernobyl to protect its
citizens from radioactive dust
Californian Mite became the fastest land animal
A Southern California mite Paratarsotomus macropalpis set a new record as world's fastest land
animal.
Two former Popes John XXIII and John Paul II declared as Saints by Pope Francis
Pope Francis on 27 April 2014 declared his two predecessors, John XXIII and John Paul II,
saints in St Peter's Square in Vatican City.
US President Barack Obama nominated three Indian-Americans to AAPI
Ayonika Paul, Annu Raj Singh won gold at 4th Gun for Glory Shooting Championship
The championship was held at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi in Pune
from 15 January 2015 to 21 January 2015.
ONGC won 10th Savio Cup All India Basketball tournament
Oil & Natural Gas Corporation defeated Indian Overseas Bank to win the Savio Cup All India
Basketball 2015. Final match was played at Don Bosco School court in Matunga, Mumbai.
Viktor Troicki won Mens Single title of Sydney International Tennis Tournament
Viktor Troicki of Serbia won Mens Single title of Sydney International Tennis Tournament.
Pankaj Advani won National Billiards title for seventh time
This was his seventh Senior National Billiards Championship. Advani, the 12-time world
champion has won the previous six titles in 2012, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007 and 2005.
Petra Kvitova won womens single title of Sydney International Tennis tournament
This is the 15th career title won by former Wimbledon Champion and World No 4 Kvitova. She
won the Wimbledon Championship twice in 2011 and 2014 respectively.
Mark Knowles, Ellen Hoog named FIH Player-of-the-year 2014
Mark Knowles and Ellen Hoog were named as the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Player
of the Year 2014 in men and women category, respectively.
Sania Mirza, Bethanie Mattek-Sands won womens doubles title of Sydney International
Indo-American tennis pair, Sania Mirza and Bethanie Mattek-Sands won doubles title at the
Sydney International Tennis Tournament 2015 by defeating Americans pair Abigail Spears and
Raquel Kops-Jones in the summit clash 6-3, 6-3.
Andrey Baryshpolets won the 13th Parsvanth International Grandmasters Chess
Tournament
Ukrainian Grandmaster Andrey Baryshpolets won
Grandmasters Chess Tournament on 16 January 2015.
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Stephen Constantine appointed as head coach of India's men football team

All India Football Federation (AIFF) appointed Englishman Stephen Constantine was as the
head coach of Indian mens football team. He will also be in charge of India under-23 football
team.
Indian cricket teams new ODI kit launched
Indian Cricket team and Nike unveiled the new ODI Kit at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Nike
is the main kit sponsor of Team India.
Cristiano Ronaldo won the 2014 FIFA Ballon d'Or Award
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo on 12 January 2015 won the 2014 FIFA Ballon dOr
award for the best footballer of the year in the world.
Australia won 4-match Border-Gavaskar Test series, 2-0
India lost 4-match Border-Gavaskar Test series, 0-2 from Australia. The third and fourth match
of the series was drawn.
Stanislas Wawrinka won Chennai Open title of Tennis
Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka defeated Slovenian qualifier Aljaz Bedene to win Chennai
Open title of tennis for a third time. In the title clash, Wawrinka defeated Bedene 6-4 6-3.
ICC announced Associate & Affiliate panel of umpires for the year 2015
ICC on 7 January 2015 announced 11-member ICC associate and affiliate panel of international
umpires for the year 2015. The panel was named by the associate and affiliate selection
committee.
New Zealand won Test series 2-0 against Sri Lanka
New Zealand by defeating Sri Lanka by 193 runs won the 2-match test series on 7 January
2014. The second test was played at Basin Reserve in Wellington.
India to host World Bridge Championships 2015
India will host the 42nd World Bridge Championships that will be held in Chennai from 26
September 2015 to 10 October 2015.
Russian Popov Ivan won 7th Chennai International Open Grandmaster Chess title
The winner Popov Ivan was awarded the cash purse of two lakhs rupees, while Runner-up
Dzhumaev Marat of Uzbek GM got one lakh fifty thousand rupees and third placed GM
Mozharov Mikhail of Russia secured a cash award of one lakh fifteen thousand rupees.
Indian Junior weightlifters ended their campaign by bagging 14 medals
Indian weightlifters bagged a total of 14 medals including 6 Gold Medals in the 17th Asian Youth
(boys & girls), 22nd Junior Women and 29th Junior Men Asian Weightlifting Championships
2015 at Doha, Qatar.
Ishpreet Singh Chadha won National Sub-Junior Snooker title 2015
Ishpreet Singh Chadha of Maharashtra on 6 January 2015 won his maiden National Sub-Junior
Snooker title 2015 at the BRC Gloster National Billiards & Snooker Championship 2015.
S Shrikrishna won the National Sub-Junior Billiards title 2015
S Shrikrishna on 5 January 2015 won his maiden National Sub-Junior Billiards title at the BRC
Gloster National Billiards & Snooker Championship 2015.
O T Anilkumar won 7th Chennai Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament (Category B)
Keralas O T Anilkumar bagged title of Chennai Open FIDE Rating Tournament (Category B)
played at Nehru Stadium, Chennai.
Andy Murray won ATP World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi
Andy Murray won the ATP World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi after Novak Djokovic
withdrew from the final match.
Union Sports Ministry recognised Boxing India as national federation for representing
Boxing
In this regard, the Ministry allowed Boxing India to use the name under the Emblems & Names
(Prevention of Improper use) Act, 1950 for all its future correspondence.
Ankita Raina won NECC International Tennis Association Singles title
Ankita Raina won International Tennis Association (ITF) single title in the World Tennis
Association circuit held in Pune.
India won Gold in World Youth Under-16 Chess Olympiad
India won gold in World Youth Under-16 Chess Olympiad held in Hungary.
Shiva Keshavan won Silver at 17th Asian Luge Championships
He clocked 49.934 seconds to cover the 1326 metre long ice track in the men's luge competition
at the Spiral Olympic Sliding Centre in Nagano, Japan.
Sachin Tendulkar appointed as ambassador of Cricket World Cup 2015
Sachin Tendulkar was appointed as the World Cup 2015 Ambassador announced by the
International Cricket Council (ICC)
India won Men and Women title of Kabaddi World Cup 2014
The Indian mens Kabaddi team and womens Kabaddi team won Kabaddi World Cup title, by
defeating Pakistan and New Zealand, respectively.
Michael Garcia resigned as Chief ethics investigator of FIFA Ethics Committee
Michael Garcia resigned as Independent Chief Ethic investigator of Federation Internationale de
Football Association (FIFA) Ethics Committee.
Hariom Singh won Gold in Mens 50-metre Rifle Prone event at 58th National Shooting
champions
Hariom Singh won Gold medal in Mens 50 metre rifle prone event at the 58th National Shooting
Championships held in Pune.
Paul McGinley of Ireland won Sports Personality Coach of the Year 2014
Paul McGinley won Sports Personality Coach of the Year 2014 at the BBC Sports Personality of
the Year awards in Glasgow.
AIBA banned Indian boxer Laishram Sarita Devi for one year
The International Boxing Association on 17 December 2014 banned Laishram Sarita Devi for
one year for not accepting her bronze medal at Asian Games 2014 medal ceremony.
Viswanathan Anand won London Classic Chess title
Viswanathan Anand defeated British Grandmaster Michael Adams to win his maiden London
Classic title.
Japan teens Mima Ito and Miu Hirano became youngest table tennis champions
The Table Tennis World Grand Finals was held in Bangkok.
Germany won men's Hockey Champions Trophy for the year 2014
Germany won the 2014 Champions Trophy of Hockey after defeating Pakistan by 2-0 margin at
the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Gwladys Nocera of France won Hero Women's Indian Golf Open 2014
Gwlady Nocera of France won Hero Women's Indian Golf Open 2014 at the Delhi Golf Club.
India defeated Pakistan to win Blind Cricket World Cup for the year 2014
Indian Blind Cricket team defeated Pakistan to win the fourth edition of the Blind Cricket World
Cup (BCWC) in Cape Town, South Africa.
Raninder Singh became first Indian to be elected to ISSF executive committee
Raninder Singh became the first-ever Indian to be elected as a member of the ISSF Executive
Committee.
East Zone won 2014-15 Deodhar Trophy of cricket
East Zone defeated West Zone to win the Deodhar Trophy cricket tournament. Final was played
at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Mascot for the 2016 European football championship named Super Victor
The announcement was made on 30 November 2014.
PV Sindhu won 2014 Macau Open Grand Prix Gold Badminton Title
PV Sindhu won 2014 Macau Open Grand Prix Gold Badminton Title by defeating Kim Hyo Min
of Korea in straight games 21-12, 21-17.
Indian cyclist Deborah won four gold medals at Track Asia Cup 2014
Tribal girl from Andaman and Nicobar, Deborah won four Gold Medals in the Track Asia Cup
Cycling Championship 2014.
Magnus Carlsen of Norway won FIDE World Chess Championship 2014
Magnus Carlsen of Norway on 23 November 2014 won FIDE World Chess Championship 2014
played at Sochi, Russia.
Switzerland defeated France to win 1st-ever Davis Cup of Tennis
Switzerland won its first Davis Cup Tennis title after defeating France by securing three-one lead
at Lille Stade Pierre Mauroy.
Indian pugilists Sarjubala and Saweety won Silver at World Women Boxing
Championships
Indian Women pugilists Sarjubala Devi and Saweety won Silver medals in the 8th World
Women's Boxing Championships, in Jeju, South Korea.
Lewis Hamilton won Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to become the F1 World champion for second
time
Lewis Hamilton won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina circuit and the Formula 1 racing
championship title of 2014.
India won 3rd SAFF Women's Championship in Islamabad
India won the 2014 SAFF Women's Championship at the Jinnah Stadium in Islamabad after
defeating Nepal 6-0.
Terry Walsh resigned as Chief Coach of Indian Hockey team
Terry Walsh on 18 November 2014 resigned as Chief Coach of Indian hockey team after his
contractual talks with Hockey India (HI) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) broke down.
India cricket team won the 5-match ODI series against Sri Lanka by 5-0
India won 5-match ODI series against Sri Lanka 5-0 after winning the final played at JSCA
Stadium Complex in Ranchi.
Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic won ATP World Tour Finals
Novak Djokovic won this year's ATP World Tour finals after Roger Federer withdrew from the
title clash due to a back injury.
Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth won China open singles titles of Badminton
Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth won womens and mens singles title of the China Open
Super Series Premier of Badminton.
ICC announced Ambassadors for ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
ICC announced its ambassadors for ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2015. Indias Kohli is
among 5 cricketers selected for the job.
India won four match Men's Hockey Test series against Australia
Indian Mens Hockey team won four match series against Australia played at Perth Hockey
Stadium, 3-1.
Angelo Mathews named as captain of the ICC Test Team of the Year 2014
Angelo Mathews was named as captain of the ICC Test Team of the Year 2014 by a panel
chaired by Anil Kumble.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni named as captain of ICC ODI Team of the Year 2014
Mahendra Singh Dhoni on 5 November 2014 was named as the captain of ICC OCI Team of the
Year 2014.
Sachin Tendulkar and Steve Waugh inducted into Don Bradman Hall of Fame
Sachin Tendulkar and Steve Waugh entered Bradman Hall of Fame at a gala dinner held at the
historic Sydney Cricket Ground.
India's Chief Hockey Coach Terry Walsh resigned
Terry Walsh, the chief coach of Indian mens hockey team resigned from his post because of a
pay dispute with the Sports Authority of India (SAI).
India won the 2014 West Indies tour of India cricket series, 2-1
India won the 5 match ODI series of Cricket against West Indies, 2-1, after the Caribbean team
pulled out from the remainder of India tour.
India won Sultan of Johor Cup Under-21 Hockey title
India retained its Sultan of Johor Cup Under-21 Hockey title by defeating Great Britain, 2-1.
Paralympic Games to be held in India in February 2015
Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment on 13 October 2014 announced that a multisport Paralympic Games will be held in India in February 2015.
Ajay Jayaram won Dutch Open Grand Prix badminton tournament
Indian shuttler, Ajay Jayaram won Dutch Open Grand Prix badminton tournament by defeating
Indonesias Ihsan Maulana Mustofa.
RCA removed former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi as its President
RCA removed former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi as its President after a noconfidence
resolution against Lalit Modi was passed in Jaipur.
India to host first leg of Asia Cup Archery Tournament in Delhi in January 2015
India will host first leg of Asia Cup Archery Tournament in Delhi in January 2015.
Roger Federer won Shanghai Masters trophy of Tennis
Roger Federer won his maiden ATP Shanghai Masters trophy by defeating Gilles Simon, 7-6, 76.
GGSS School of Hisar won the U-17 Girls title of 55th Subroto Cup Football tournament
Government Girls Senior Secondary (GGSS) School of Hisar, Haryana on 10 October 2014 won
the Under-17 title of the 55th Subroto Cup football tournament
ICC banned Zimbabwe bowler Prosper Utseya and Bangladeshi bowler Sohag Gazi for
illegal action
International Cricket Council (ICC) banned the Zimbabwe bowler Prosper Utseya and
Bangladeshi bowler Sohag Gazi from bowling in international cricket.
17th Asian Games Incheon 2014 held in South Korea
17th Asian Games Incheon 2014 was held in Incheon, South Korea from 19 September to 4
October 2014.
Chennai Super Kings won 2014 Champions League Twenty20 title
CSK won CLT20 2014 title of Cricket by defeating KKR by 8 wickets in the final match played at
the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
MC Mary Kom bagged her first Asian Games Gold Medal
Legendary Indian boxer MC Mary Kom on 1 October 2014 bagged her first ever Asian Games
Gold Medal.
Leander Paes and Marcin Matkowski won Malaysian Open doubles title of tennis
Leander Paes and Marcin Matkowski defeated Jamie Murray and John Peers 3-6, 7-6(5), 10-5
to win the ATP Malaysian Open mens doubles title.
Kuala Lumpur to host ICC World Cricket League Division 3
International Cricket Council announced that ICC World Cricket League Division 3 will be held in
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Marvan Atapattu appointed as head coach of Sri Lankan cricket team
Marvan Atapattu appointed as the head coach of Sri Lankan cricket team. He is the first Sri
Lankan national to coach the team in 15 years.
Hockey India inducted Hockey Village India as an academy member
Hockey India inducted Hockey Village India as an Academy Member to reach out to
underprivileged children.
Sardar Singh became India's flag bearer at 17th Asian Games opening
Sardar Singh on 19 September 2014 became India's flag bearer at 17th Asian Games opening.
AIBA permitted Indian boxers to take part in Asian Games under Tricolour
AIBA permitted Indian boxers to take part in the 17th Asian Games 2014, at Incheon, South
Korea under the tricolor after recognising to Boxing India.
USA won FIBA Basketball World Cup 2014
USA on 14 September 2014 won FIBA Basketball World Cup 2014 by defeating Serbia.
Mike and Bob Bryan won fifth U.S. Tennis Open men's doubles title
American twin brothers Mike and Bob Bryan on 7 September 2014 won the mens doubles titles
of the US Tennis Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York
Marin Cilic won Men's Singles title of US open
Marin Cilic of Croatia won the Mens Singles title at the US Open after defeating Kei Nishikori of
Japan in straight sets 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.
Serena Williams won 3rd consecutive US Open

Serena Williams won her third consecutive US Open trophy and joined the Tennis greats Chris
Evert and Martina Navratilova on 18 Grand Slam titles.
Sania Mirza & Brazilian teammate Bruno Soares won Mixed Doubles trophy of US Open
Sania Mirza and Bruno Soares lifted Mixed Doubles trophy of the US Open after defeating a
team of Abigail Spears and Santiago Gonzalez, 6-1, 2-6, 11-9.
India won the five matches ODI series 3-1 against England
India won 5-match ODI series played against England by 3-1. In the series, India won second,
third and fourth match.
Sudhakar Jayant won gold medal at IWF World Masters Weightlifting Championships
Lt Colonel Sudhakar Jayant won the gold medal for the third time at World Masters Weightlifting
Championships.
World Badminton championships 2014
World Badminton Championships was held in Copenhagen, Denmark from 25 - 31 August
2014.
Zimbabwe defeated Australia in one-day cricket match for first time in 31 years
Zimbabwe for the first time in 31 years defeated Australia in the one-day match played at the
Harare Sports Club.
Carolina Marin became the first Spaniard to win World Badminton Championship
Carolina Marin on 31 August 2014 became the first Spaniard to win World Badminton
Championship.
Jaipur Pink Panthers won the inaugural title of Pro Kabaddi League
Abhisek Bachchan owned Jaipur Pink Panther won the inaugural title of the Pro Kabaddi
League by defeating U Mumba 35-24 in Mumbai.
Pak Army chief Gen Raheel Sharif appointed as mediator to defuse political crisis
Pakistan Government on 29 August 2014 appointed Pakistan Army Chief General Raheel
Sharif's as mediator to defuse political crisis.
Yohann Diniz broke 50km Walk World Record at the European Athletics Championship
Yohann Diniz of France broke the 50-km Walk World Record at the European Athletics
Championship held in Zurich, Switzerland.
US actor Harry Belafonte to receive Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Oscar Award
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US actor and singer Harry Belafonte was named for honorary Jean Hersholt Humanitarian
Oscar Award on 29 August 2014.
ONGC board approved 5219 crore rupees investment in Daman gas fields
ONGC on 29 August 2014 announced to invest 5219 crore rupees for the production of Daman
gas fields in the Arabian Sea.
Supreme Court rejected the plea of the Gujarat government on moving Gir lions
Supreme Court on 15 August 2014 rejected the plea of Gujarat government to relocate the Gir
lions from Gir National Park in Gujarat
India Signed agreement with World Bank for MSRPII project
India signed Loan Agreements with World for IDA assistance Mizoram State Roads Project.
President Pranab Mukherjee presented National Sports Awards to eminent sportsperson
The President of India Pranab Mukherjee presented the National Sports Awards to eminent
sportsperson on 29 August 2014 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.
Union Government appointed JIC chief RN Ravi as Naga interlocutor
Union Government on 29 August 2014 appointed chairman of Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC)
RN Ravi as Naga interlocutor.
CBDT set up four-member Committee to scrutinize retrospective tax amendment
The CBDT on 28 August 2014 set up a four-member high-level committee to scrutinize the
retrospective tax amendments.
Centuries old Omari Mosque in Jabaliya in Gaza destroyed in Israel-Gaza conflict
Centuries old Omari Mosque in Jabaliya in Gaza was in news recently due to its destruction in
ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.
SC advised the PM to not to include chargesheeted person into their Cabinet
Supreme Court on 27 August 2014 advised the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers to not to
include chargesheeted persons into their cabinet.
National Sports Day was celebrated on the 29 August
National Sports Day was celebrated on the 29 August throughout the country.
Maharashtra State Cabinet approved the formation of Transgender Welfare Board
Maharashtra State Cabinet on 28 August 2014 approved the formation of Transgender Welfare
Board.
French President Franois Hollande named the new French government
French President Francois Hollande named the new French government on 26 August 2014
under Prime Minister Manual Valls.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved Urea Production from Naphta
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 27 August 2014 approved the continuation of
production of urea...
God of Antarctica written by 13 year old Yashwardhan Shukla
Delhi-based 13 year old school boy Yashwardhan Shukla authored a novel, Gods of Antarctica.
China detected tunnels in Xinjiang province and North Korean borders
China police detected dozens of cross-border tunnels in troubled Muslim-majority Xinjiang
province as well as northeast area bordering North Korea.
43 UN Peacekeepers held hostage by armed group in Syrian Golan Heights
Forty-three UN Peacekeepers kept in held by an armed group in the Syrian Golan Heights, near
Quneitra.
Maharashtra Government included 10 Sub- Caste of Lingayat community in OBC
category
Maharashtra Government on 28 August 2014 included 10 Sub- Caste of Lingayat community in
Other Backward Category (OBC) category.
Union Government notified Securities Laws Amendment Act, 2014
Government has notified Securities Laws Amendment Act that empowers SEBI to clamp down
on illicit money-pooling schemes and arrest of defaulters.
Prime Minister launched Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 28 August 2014 launched Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana.
Sivaramakrishnan Committee submitted report to Union Home Ministry on AP Capital

Sivaramakrishnan committee constituted by the Union Government to suggest the place to build
the capital city of Andhra Pradesh...
Delhi Government made it mandatory for women to wear helmet in Delhi NCR
The Delhi Government on 28 August 2014 made it mandatory for women riding a two-wheeler to
wear helmets in Delhi NCR region.
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Manipur Governor Vinod Kumar Duggal resigned
Vinod Kumar Duggal resigned as Manipur Governor on 28 August 2014.
Government approved swapping of Save Our Soul village land with AAI's land
Union Cabinet meet chaired by Prime Minister approved the swapping of Save Our Soul (SOS)
village land in Borjhar with the AAI airport land.
IRCTC launched new application to book tickets for Black Berry smartphone users
IRCTC has launched a new application to book tickets for Black Berry smartphone users. The
application is user friendly and easy to operate.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan sworn in as 12th President of Turkey
Recep Tayyip Erdogan was sworn in on 28 August 2014 as 12th President of Turkey. The
ceremony...
Shah Rukh Khan became Ambassador of Turn Back Crime campaign of Interpol
Shah Rukh Khan on 27 August 2014 became the Ambassador of Turn Back Crime campaign of
Interpol. This was...
Union Cabinet announced to lift the restriction of one LPG cylinder per month
Union Cabinet on 27 August 2014 announced to lift the restriction of one LPG cylinder per
month per household....
Tata Value Homes and Snapdeal tied up to sell homes online

Tata Value Homes tied up with e-commerce major Snapdeal on 26 August 2014 to sell houses
online through the online marketplace model.
CCEA empowered Road Transport and Highway Ministry to amend MCA
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on 27 August 2014 empowered the Road
Transport.
Model Concession Agreement (MCA)-A legal contract for Road Projects
Model Concession Agreement (MCA) was in news recently as Cabinet Committee on Economic
Affairs (CCEA)...
Seven countries joined United States in arming Iraqi Kurds against ISIS
Seven countries joined the United States (US) in arming the Peshmerga Kurdish forces in
Northern Iraq against Islamic...
DIPP notified Press Note 8 allowing 100% FDI in Rail infrastructure
Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) under the Union Ministry of Commerce
and Industry on 27 August 2014 notified Press Note 8
PM set up a Ramanujam committee to identify obsolete laws
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 27 August 2014 set up a Ramanujam committee to identify
obsolete laws.
Union Tourism Ministry launched comprehensive Sustainable Tourism Criteria
The Union Minister for Tourism Shripad Naik on 26 August 2014 launched the comprehensive
Sustainable Tourism Criteria for India (STCI)
President presented Hindi Sevi Samman
President presented the Hindi Sevi Samman for 2010 and 2011.
WHO called for tough regulations to restrict use of e-cigarettes
To restrict use of e-cigarettes, world health body WHO called for a range of tough regulations for
banning their indoor use and sales to the children.
SC ordered DLF to pay 630 crore rupees fine imposed by CCI
Supreme Court has asked real estate developer DLF Ltd to pay a fine of 630 crore rupees
imposed on it by the CCI for alleged unfair business practices.
Rajiv Gandhi National Quality Awards of BIS announced
The prestigious Rajiv Gandhi National Quality Awards for the year 2012 were announced by
Union Minister for Consumer Affairs,...
Kerala state cabinet ratified new liquor policy
Congress led United Democratic Front (UDF) government cabinet ratified the new liquor policy.
Union Government launched Dot Bharat domain
Union Government has launched a new domain, Dot Bharat (.) in Devanagari script. Initially
the domain will cover eight languages.
US Army destroyed experimental test of its Advanced Hypersonic weapon for public
safety
The U.S. Army on 25 August 2014 destroyed Falcon Hypersonic Technology Vehicle 2 during a
test launch at its remote Kodiak Launch Complex in Alaska.
Union Finance Ministry ordered forensic audit of Dena bank and Oriental Bank of
Commerce
Union Finance Ministry on 20 August 2014 ordered a forensic audit of the state-run Oriental
Bank of Commerce (OBC) and Dena Bank...
Cox & Kings Ltd got the outsourcing contract of Deccan Odyssey for five years
Travel Company Cox & Kings Limited on 26 August 2014 got the outsourcing contract of
Deccan Odyssey for five years.
Union Cabinet approved hike in mining royalty rates on minerals
The Union Cabinet on 20 August 2014 gave nod to increase the mining royalty rates with a few
exceptions like coal, lignite
Union Finance Ministry ordered the forensic audit of UCO bank
The Union Finance Ministry ordered limited forensic audit of Kolkata-based UCO Bank.
SC put on hold the implementation of its 1983 Judgement till 2024
Supreme Court on 26 August 2014 put on hold the implementation of its 1983 Judgement till
2024.
Israel and Hamas agreed to Egyptian proposal for a complete ceasefire
Israel and Hamas agreed to Egyptian ceasefire proposal on 26 August 2014 after bloodiest
battle of 50 days.
Reliance Jio Infocomm signed tower sharing deal with BSNL
Reliance Jio Infocomm (RJIL) on 26 August 2014 signed a deal with Bharat Sanchar Nigam
Limited (BSNL) for sharing around 4000 mobile towers.
US President authorised surveillance flights over Syria
US President Barack Obama on 26 August 2014 authorised surveillance flights over Syria. The
surveillance flights..
Ice Bucket Challenge started to raise awareness and fund for ALS Disease
Ice Bucket Challenge: Started to raise awareness and funds for ALS disease
Archaeologists found two ancient Mayan cities Lagunita and Tamchen in Mexico
Archaeologists have found two ancient Mayan cities Lagunita and Tamchen hidden in the jungle
of south-eastern Mexico.
Krishak Express and Lucknow-Barauni express collided near Gorakhpur station

Published on: 01-OCT-2014
Lucknow Barauni express and Maduadih-Lucknow Krishak Express collided near Gorakhpur
station at Nandnagar railway crossing.
Union Commerce Ministry cancelled approvals of nine SEZs
Published on: 30-SEP-2014

The Union Commerce Ministry on 29 September 2014 cancelled approvals of nine special
economic zones (SEZs), including that of Hindalco Industries, Essar and Adani.
WWF released Living Planet Report 2014
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) on 30 September 2014 released the Living Planet Report 2014. The
theme of the report is Species and Spaces, People and Places.
UN ESCAP released Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2014
United Nations ESCAP released Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2014.
Indo-US Combined military exercise Yudh Abhyas 2014 concluded in Uttarakhand
The India-US Combined Military Training Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2014 held at Ranikhet in
Uttarakhand.
Afghanistan signed Bilateral Security Agreement with the US
Afghanistan on 30 September 2014 signed Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA) with the US with
an aim to allow some US troops to remain in the country till 2015.
Kotak Mahindra Bank acquired 15 percent stake of FTIL in MCX for 459 crore rupees
Kotak Mahindra Bank on 29 September 2014 acquired 15 percent stake of Financial
Technologies (India) Ltd (FTIL) in Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) for 459 crore rupees.
Former International cricket umpire Mohammad Ghouse died
Former International cricket umpire Mohammad Ghouse died on 29 September 2014 following a
brief illness.
AP Government signed MoU with Google India for Digital AP project
The AP Government on 29 September 2014 signed the Memorandum of Understanding with
Google India.
Year-Long Centenary Commemoration of Komagata Maru Incident Inaugurated
The centenary commemoration of Komagata Maru Incident was inaugurated on 29 September
2014.
Third Global Citizen Festival held in New York

Third Global Citizen Festival was held at the Central Park in New York.
RBI announced fourth Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2014-15
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced fourth Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement on 30
September 2014.
Tata motors Limited appointed Mayank Pareek as president of Passenger Vehicle
Division
Tata Motors Limited on 29 September 2014 appointed Mayank Pareek as president of
Passenger Vehicle Division.
Auto Portal Cardekho acquired Gaadi.com for 11 million US dollar
Auto Portal Cardekho on 29 September 2014 acquired Gaadi.com.
India and the US issued Vision Statement to boost strategic ties
India and the United States issued Vision Statement titled Chalein Saath-Saath: Forward
Together We Go to boost strategic ties
World Tourism Day observed across the world
World Tourism Day observed across the world on 27 September with the theme of Tourism and
Community Development.
Bhagat Singhs last surviving sister Bibi Prakash Kaur died
Bibi Prakash Kaur, the last surviving real sister of martyr Bhagat Singh died on 28 September
2014.
Himachal Pradesh government introduced Cage Culture Technique for fish farming
Himachal Pradesh government introduced Cage Culture technique of fish farming in water
bodies created by the HP Mid-Himalayan Watershed Development Project.
Muthuraman Vice Chairman of Tata Steel retired
B Muthuraman, Vice-Chairman of Tata Steel and chairman of Tata International was retired.
Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa held guilty in disproportionate assets case

Special Court in Bangalore found Jayalalithaa guilty in the disproportionate assets case and
jailed her for 4 years and a fine of 100 crore rupees.
Europe won 40th Ryder Cup in Gleneagles
Europe on 28 September 2014 won the 40th Ryder Cup in Gleneagles, Scotland
Justice Handyala Dattu sworn-in as new CJI
Justice HL Dattu sworn-in as the 42nd Chief Justice of India on 28 September 2014.
World Heart Day observed globally on 29 September
World Heart Day was observed across the world on 29 September with a theme Heart Choices
NOT Hard Choices.
PM Narendra Modi addressed 69th session of UNGA in Hindi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 69th session of United Nations General Assembly
(UNGA) in New York in Hindi.
O Panneerselvam sworn-in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
AIADMK Treasurer O Panneerselvam was sworn-in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on 29
September 2014.
Gunners Day observed on September 28
Gunners Day was observed on September 28
President of Catalonia signed decree to hold independence referendum on 9 November
Spanish region Catalonia on 27 September 2014 announced to hold independence referendum
on 9 November 2014.
Turkish Government imposed ban on tattoos and piercings in all schools
Government of Turkey imposed ban on students from wearing tattoos or body piercings in
schools.
Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai sworn in as president of Afghanistan

Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai on 29 september 2014 was sworn in as president of Afghanistan.
Current Affairs Bulletin, September 2014, September 22September 28Part-II
Jagranjosh.com brings you the Part-II of the CA Bulletin of the Week September 22 to
September 28 which will be of immense help in your road to preparation
Union Government decided to include LoP in the Lokpal Selection Panel
Union Government on 30 October 2014 announced to amend the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act,
2013 and to include the Leader of Opposition
Devendra Fadnavis sworn in as Chief Minister of Maharashtra
Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) candidate Devendra Gangadharrao Fadnavis was on 31 October
2014 sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
China overtook US to become the worlds largest economy in PPP terms
China in October 2014 overtook the US to become the worlds largest economy in Purchasing
Power Parity (PPP) terms.
Cargo rocket Antares of NASA carrying supplies to ISS exploded after launch
The Antares, an unmanned two-stage cargo rocket carrying supplies to the International Space
Station (ISS) exploded just seconds after the launch
India voted against UN draft resolution on NPT
India voted against the provisions of UN draft resolution asking all those countries that have not
joined the NPT to accede to it as non-nuclear weapon states.
Protestors set ablaze Parliament of Burkina Faso against vote to allow President another
term
Protestors on 30 October 2014 set ablaze Parliament of Burkina Faso against vote to allow
President another term.
Sweden became the first European Union country to recognize the State of Palestine
Sweden on 30 October 2014 became the first European Union (EU) country to officially
recognise the State of Palestine.
Minority government can be formed in Delhi: SC
Supreme Court of India said that a minority government can be formed in Delhi with outside
support of a political outfit.
Government announced 5 lakh rupees compensation to kin of 1984 Sikh riots victims
Union Government announced compensation of 5 lakh rupees for kin of 3325 people who were
killed during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
Foundation for World's tallest statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel laid in Gujarat
Gujarat Chief Minister laid foundation stone of the Statue of Unity - the world's tallest statue of
iron man of India Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Scientists created coldest ever cubic meter in Universe
An international team of scientists in the month of October 2014 claimed to have set the world
record for creating coldest cubic meter in the Universe.
Pankaj Advani won IBSF World Billiards Championship
Pankaj Advani won IBSF World Billiards Championship in Bangalore.
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami chief Matiur Rahman Nizami sentenced to death for war
crimes
Bangladesh fundamentalist Jamaat-e-Islami party chief Matiur Rahman Nizami was on 29
October 2014 sentenced to death by Bangladesh war crimes tribunal
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas observed on 31 October to commemorate the birth anniversary of
Sardar Patel
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was observed on 31 October to commemorate the 139th birth anniversary
of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
D J Pandiyan appointed as new chief secretary of Gujarat
DJ Pandian was appointed as the new chief secretary of Gujarat. He will succeed outgoing Dr
Varesh Sinha.
Deeper integration for peace, prosperity chosen as the theme for 18th SAARC Summit
Deeper integration for peace and prosperity was chosen as the theme for the upcoming 18th
SAARC Summit to be held in Kathmandu on 30 October 2014.
Half Girlfriend authored by Chetan Bhagat released
The novel Half Girlfriend authored by Chetan Bhagat was released on 1 October 2014.
An endangered species Flying Squirrel captured in Jharkhand
An endangered species Flying Squirrel was captured by the forest department officials on 29
October 2014 at Balijharan village in Jagannathpur sub-division of West Singhbhum district,
Jharkhand.
India re-elected to UN Economic and Social Council
India on 29 October 2014 was re-elected to United Nations Economic and Social Council
(ECOSOC).
World Bank released Doing Business 2015: Going Beyond Efficiency Report
World Bank on 29 October 2014 released the Doing Business 2015: Going Beyond Efficiency
Report.
World Economic Forum released Global Gender Gap Report 2014
World Economic Forum (WEF) on 28 October 2014 released the Global Gender Gap Report
2014.
Taiwan banned officials from studying in China
Taiwan banned its government officials from higher studies in mainland China for national
security reasons.
Vice President of Zambia Guy Scott appointed as Acting President
Vice President of Zambia Guy Scott was appointed as acting President by the Zambia
government.
PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry joined hands with Hannover Milano Fairs India
PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry on 28 October 2014 joined hands with Hannover
Milano Fairs India Pvt Ltd.
Union Government submitted a list of 627 Indians holding black money abroad to SC
Union Government submitted a list of 627 Indians holding black money abroad in a sealed
cover.
SunEdison signed MoU with Rajasthan Government to set up 5000MW solar projects
SunEdison Inc. on 28 October 2014 signed a MoU with the Rajasthan Government to establish
5000 MW capacity of solar power in Rajasthan.
President of Zambia Michael Sata died
President of Zambia Michael Sata was died in London.
India-Saudi Arabia agreed to cooperate in hydrocarbon sector
India-Saudi agreed to cooperate in areas of strategic reserves, petrochemical conservation,
refineries and energy efficiency programmes.
Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana
Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs on 28 October 2014 launched Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana (VKY)
for welfare of Tribal people.
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif inaugurated China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
project
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on 29 November 2014 inaugurated China-Pakistan
Economic Corridor project in Hazara that will pass through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Eight-foot bronze statue of World War II Indian pilot Mohinder Singh Pujji unveiled in UK
Published on: 01-DEC-2014
Statue of Mahinder Singh Pujji, an Indian-origin fighter pilot who had served in Britains Royal
Air Force during the Second World War, was unveiled in Kent.
PV Sindhu won 2014 Macau Open Grand Prix Gold Badminton Title
PV Sindhu won 2014 Macau Open Grand Prix Gold Badminton Title by defeating Kim Hyo Min
of Korea in straight games 21-12, 21-17.
CERN scientists discovered two subatomic particles belonging to the family of baryon
CERN scientists discovered two new heavy-weight subatomic particles known as baryons.
Book titled Letters for a Nation written by Jawaharlal Nehru & Madhav Khosla
Book titled Letters for a Nation written by Jawaharlal Nehru & Madhav Khosla and published by
Penguin Books.
Major General Gadi Eizenkot appointed as 21st Chief of Staff of the Israel Defence Forces
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Eizenkot confirmed his appointment.
RBI eased gold imports & scrapped 80: 20 scheme
The Reserve Bank of India eased gold imports and scrapped 20:80 scheme.
Next China-India War authored by General S. Padmanabhan released
Former Army chief General Sundarajan Padmanabhan book titled China-India War - World's
First Water War 2029 released.
Union Government nominated Rajiv Mehrishi as Director on RBI Central Board
He is a 1978-batch Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer of Rajasthan cadre.
NASA celebrated 50th Anniversary of First Mars Mission, Mariner 4
NASA on 28 November 2014 celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Mariner 4 mission to Mars.
The mission was launched on 28 November 1964.
Thai parliament voted to ban commercial surrogacy
Thai Parliament voted to ban commercial surrogacy. The draft bill says violators could face 10
years in jail.
Forest Owlet spotted in Western Ghats
The critically endangered Forest Owlet (Athene blewitti) spotted in Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary in
Palghar District of Maharashtra.
37th Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation Awards for the year 2014 presented
In the year 2014, the Foundation is commemorating the 125th Birth Anniversary of Jamnalal
Bajaj.
18th SAARC Summit held in Kathmandu, Nepal
The theme of the summit was Deeper Integration for Peace and Prosperity.
India offered polio vaccine along with other deliverables for SAARC countries
The offer was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 18th SAARC summit in
Kathmandu.
72nd Golden Globe Awards presented in California
72nd Golden Globe Awards were presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association in
Beverly Hills, California, US.
R. Koteeswaran took charge as new CMD of Indian Overseas Bank
Earlier, Koteeswaran was serving as Executive Director of Bank of India.Koteeswaran began his
career in 1976 in Bank of Baroda and later joined Bank of India as its Executive Director.
World's smallest goanna lizard species discovered in Australia
Published on: 31-DEC-2014
The goanna lizard weighs barely 16 grams. The Western Australia Museum announced the
discovery of the new species of goanna lizard from the Kimberley region.
IRDA renamed to Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
The change in name came in to effect after the promulgation of Insurance Laws (Amendment)
Ordinance, 2014, by the President of India on 26 December 2014.
Technology giant Microsoft sued Indian company C-Cubed Solutions for fraud
Microsoft alleged that they have misused its name and registered trademarks while providing
fraudulent technical support services to unsuspecting consumers.
RIL and Mitsui OSK Lines signed agreement to supply ethane from North America to
India
RIL and Mitsui OSK Lines of Japan signed a long-term agreement for transportation of liquefied
ethane from North America to India.
Drug Firm Lupin received USFDA approval to market HIV drug Prezista tablets
The tablets with chemical name Darunavir Ethanolate will be used to treat HIV-1 infection.
Junglee.com launched pre-owned vehicles category
The company has also partnered with Mahindra First Choice to provide vehicle inspection
services at affordable prices across all cities.
Venezuela entered recession with inflation at 63 percent
Venezuela entered recession with economic growth shrinking for the first three quarters of 2014.
Union Government signed 75 million dollar loan deal with ADB for KIUWMIP
Union Government signed loan agreement with ADB for $75 Million and $1.8 Million Grant for
KIUWMIP.
Tropical storm Jangmi struck Philippines
Tropical storm Jangmi made landfall in Philippines and killed at least 30 people. The storm and
heavy rains resulted in evacuation of thousands of people.
Noted journalist Boobli George Verghese died
Eminent journalist Boobli George Verghese died on 30 December 2014 following a brief illness.
New half-light half-matter quantum particles created
A team of researchers led by Professor Menon created half-light, half-matter particles in
atomically thin semiconductors made of a 2D layer of molybdenum and sulfur atoms.
CBRE Group released the Global Prime Office Occupancy Costs survey 2014
Commercial property and real estate services consulting firm CBRE Group on 17 December
2014 released the semi-annual Global Prime Office Occupancy Costs survey 2014.
Union Government signed 60 million dollar loan deal with ADB for J&K
Union Government signed a loan agreement with ADB for a $60 million for Jammu and Kashmir
Urban Sector Development Investment Program.
Union Government constituted a Committee to look into NATGRID
Union Government constituted a high-level committee in order to allay apprehension of data
sharing by various government agencies with NATGRID.
Late Harappan period house discovered in Chandyan village of Uttar Pradesh
The ASI discovered a house belonging to late Harappan period (1900 1800 BC) att Chandyan
village in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh.
8th India-Republic of Korea Joint Commission meeting held in South Korea
The 8th India-Republic of Korea Joint Commission Meeting was held in Seoul and it was cochaired was by Union External Minister of India Sushma Swaraj and Minister of Foreign Affairs
of South Korea Yun Byung-se.
Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj visited South Korea

Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj visited South Korea to attend the 8th IndiaRepublic of Korea Joint Commission meeting.
President Pranab Mukherjee appointed Governors of Mizoram, Uttarakhand and
Meghalaya
The President of India Pranab Mukherjee on 30 December 2014 appointed the Governors of
Mizoram, Uttarakhand and Meghalaya.
AirAsia plane QZ8501 debris, bodies found floating in Java Sea
Indonesian searchers located wreckage of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 at the bottom of the Java Sea.
They also found some bodies floating in the sea.
First back-to-back Oscar winner Luise Rainer died
Hollywood actress, Luise Rainer died on 30 December 2014 at her home at London. She was
104.
Sony Pictures film The Interview earned 15 million US dollars in online sales
The Interview, an American political comedy film has earned more than 15 million US dollars in
online rentals and 2.8 million US dollars in theatres in just four days.
Greece Parliament failed to elect President leading to General Elections in January 2015
Greece Parliament failed to elect the President in the third and final round of voting held leading
to dissolution of the Parliament.
DeitY announced to set up Fast Track Task Force to boost mobile manufacturing
As part of boost mobile manufacturing, the task force aims to achieve production of 500 million
units of mobile handsets by 2019.
A new robot, Borewell Robot, developed to rescue kids who fall into borewells
A new robot called Borewell Robot was developed by M.Manigandan to rescue kids who fall into
borewells.
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.
Portal RAILSAVER launched to Improve Energy Efficiency in Indian Railways
Portal, RAILSAVER was inaugurated by the Indian Railways with an aim to improve energy
efficiency in Indian Railways.
Ernesto Gainza set a new Guinness record of skydiving using smallest parachute
Ernesto Gainza set a new Guinness record by skydiving using world's smallest parachute. He
jumped from 14000 feet with a canopy size of a bed sheet.
Statue of Field Marshal SHFJ Manekshaw unveiled to mark 100 th Birth Anniversary
Statue of Field Marshal SHFJ Manekshaw was unveiled on 3 April 2014 at the Manekshaw
Centre, Delhi Cantt.
Three statues belonged to Napatan civilisation were stolen from Northern Sudan
Three statues belonged to Napatan civilisation were stolen on 3 April 2014 from a museum in
South Sudan.
University of Chicago opened an academic centre in Connaught Place, Delhi
The University of Chicago on 30 March 2014 opened an academic centre in Connaught Place,
Delhi.
Nirbheek, a lightweight revolver for protection of women launched
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
Vandana Foundation has launched AQUATM water vending machine in Mumbai. It will release 1
liter water at a price of 1 rupee.
Big Hoss, World Largest TV unveiled
Big Hoss is the World largest TV unveiled for the first time at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort
Worth.
UK decided to honour the Indian heroes of World War I
UK to honour the Indian soldiers (participants of World War I) through a series of events to
commemorate the 100th anniversary of the war.
National Campaign titled U & Me Against Dengue launched
National Campaign, multi-pronged campaign was launched to eradicate dengue across six
Indian cities with PPP.
World Longest aircraft Airlander unveiled in Britain
The World Longest aircraft has been unveiled in Britain like a giant blimp in Bedfordshire, UK.
Kush Sharma, Indian-American student won spelling bee
Kush Sharma, an Indian-American student won the National Spelling Bee Competition in the US
in a verbal duel after defeating Sophia Hoffman.
Election Commission of India organized Election Awakening for Women and Youth
campaign
Election Commission of India organized a campaign titled Election Awakening for Women and Youth.
Music album, Raunaq written by Sibal and composed by AR Rahman launched

Salman Khan launched a music album entitled Raunaq composed by AR Rahman and written
by Kapil Sibal.
Indira Paryavaran Bhawan inaugurated by Prime Minister
Published on: 25-FEB-2014
Manmohan Singh inaugurated Indira Paryavaran Bhawan on Jorbagh Road. The Bhawan will
house the Ministry of Environment and Forest.
IRCTC launched E-wallet Scheme to make payment process fast
Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) launched E-Wallet Scheme in the
second week of February 2014.
Online Shopping Portal for authentic Tribal Products launched
Online shopping portal for sale of authentic tribal products has been launched by Union Ministry
of Tribal Affairs.
First Braille-signage coach in India to be attached with Purushottam Express
Purushottam Express will become the first train in India to be attached with a Braille-embedded
AC coach for visually-challenged passengers.
Green Circle-RWITC Foundation launched to promote clean and green living
Green foundation named Green Circle RWITC Foundation was launched in Mumbai on 14
February 2014 to promote clean and green living.
South Africa launched commemorative silver stamp of Nelson Mandela
South Africa launched a commemorative silver stamp of Nelson Mandela on 11 February 2014.
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 .
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.
Lewis Clarke youngest person to reach South Pole
Lewis Clarke became the youngest person to trek to the South Pole.
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
151st Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda celebrated worldwide
The 151st birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda was celebrated on 12 January 2014.
Nirbheek, India's first gun for women, launched
Indias first gun for women, Nirbheek was launched on 9 January 2014
Cyclone Lehar Struck Andhra Pradesh Coast
The cyclonic storm Lehar on 27 November 2013 hit the Andhra Pradesh coast and caused
severe damage in the coastal region.
Music Album released to commemorate 150th birth celebrations of Swami Vivekananda
A music album that contains original poems of Swami Vivekananda was launched by Jitin
Prasada to commemorate his 150th birth celebrations.
Prof CNR Rao Elected to Chinese Academy of Sciences
Eminent Scientist and Bharat Ratna Awardee Prof CNR Rao was on 4 November 2013 elected
as honorary foreign member of Chinese Academy of Science.
44th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) began at Panaji, Goa
The 44th International Film Festival of India (IFFI)began at Panaji in Goa on 20 Novemebr 2013
with great fanfare.
Coffee Board ready to launch new hybrid varieties of Coffee
Coffee Board is planning to introduce three or four new hybrid varieties of coffee.
Finance Ministry Released Commemorative Coins on Birth Anniversary of Abul Kalam

Azad
P.Chidambaram released a Commemorative Coin of Rs. 20 a circulation coin of Rs. 5 at 125th
Birth Anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.
Nobel Memorial Wall unveiled at Rajiv Chowk Metro Station, Delhi
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and the Embassy of Sweden on 9 November 2013 jointly unveiled
a 'Nobel Memorial Wall' at Rajiv Chowk metro station, Delhi.
Mahatma Gandhi's Charkha was sold for 110000 at UK Auction
The Charkha of Mahatma Gandhi was sold at 110000. He used the charkha in Yerwada Jail
during the Quit India Movement.
Bangladeshi Court sentenced to Death 152 Soldiers
A Bangladeshi court on 5 November 2013 sentenced to death 152 soldiers for their role in a
2009 mutiny
Gujarat CM Laid the Foundation Stone of the Statute of Unity
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on 31 October 2013 laid the foundation stone of the
Statute of Unity-a 182-metre tall statue.
World's First Bitcoin ATM Launched in Vancouver, Canada
Worlds first Bitcoin ATM machine which can exchange digital currency Bitcoins for any official
currency launched in Vancouver on 29 October 2013.
Prime Minister of India inaugurated Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Museum in
Ahmedabad
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on 29 october 2013 inaugurated the Sardar Vallabhbhai
Patel National Museum at Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
NOTA votes have No Effect on Poll Winner: Election Commission of India
EC on 28 October 2013 announced that candidate with majority votes to be declared elected
even if number of electors taking NOTA option higher.
India Post Released Postage Stamp on the Golden Jubilee of Bhakra Dam
India Post on 22 October 2013 released a commemorative postage stamp on the Golden
Jubilee of Bhakra Dam.
Manmohan Singh Conferred Honorary Doctorate by Moscow State Institute of
International Relations
Moscow State Institute of International Relations, the diplomatic school of the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of Russia conferred
64th Raising Anniversary of Territorial Army Celebrated in New Delhi
Prime Ministers Territorial Army Day Parade was organised to commemorate the 64th raising
anniversary of Territorial Army on 9 October 2013.
The Twelve Day-Long NCC Thal Sainik Camp Concluded Successfully
The 12 day long NCC Thal Sainik Camp concluded successfully on 7 October 2013. The closing
ceremony was held at Delhi Cantt.
Vice President of India released a commemorative postage stamp of Baba Jumdev
M. Hamid Ansari released a commemorative postage stamp in the memory of Baba Jumdev at
a function in Gondia, Maharashtra on 30 September 2013.
Sonia Gandhi Unveiled the Statue of R Sankar, the First Congress Chief Minister of
Kerala
The Congress president Sonia Gandhi on 29 September 2013 unveiled the statue of R Sankar,
the first Congress Chief Minister of Kerala.
Department of Posts Allotted Countrys First Customized Pin Code to Supreme Court of
India
The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of India
allotted Customized Pin Code to the Supreme Court
The Good Road Movie Nominated As India's Entry for 2014 Oscars Awards
Gujarati movie The Good Road was on 21 September 2013 nominated as Indias official entry
to 2014 Oscars in the Best Foreign Film category.
The British Government decided to privatise The Royal Mail
The British government decided to privatise the Royal mail.
Chandresh Kumari Katoch Unveiled World Heritage Plaque at Chittaurgarh Fort,
Rajasthan
The Union Minister for Culture on 16 September 2013 unveiled the Brass Plate World Heritage
Plaque at the Chittaurgarh Fort, Rajasthan.
Kanoon Lugat, the First Urdu Law Dictionary Released
Kanoon Lugat, an Urdu law dictionary, a first of its kind in the country was released on 15
September 2013 in Mumbai.
Manmohan Singh released a Postage Stamp in memory of Lala Jagat Narayan
Manmohan Singh released postage stamp in memory of Lala Jagat Narayan. He was a freedom
fighter and a congress leader.
I&B Ministry launched All India Radio's Free News SMS Service
The ministry of information and Broadcasting on 9 September 2013 launched All India Radio's
Free News SMS service
Egypts Government dissolved Muslim Brotherhood
Egypts government on 6 September 2013 dissolved the Muslim brotherhood as a registered
non-governmental organization (NGO)
Tourist Visa on Arrival Facility extended at Four More Airports
The government on 28 August 2013 decided to extend Tourist Visa on Arrival facility at four
more airports of the country
RTE Anthem launched by Union Minister for HRD Pallam Raju

Union Minister for HRD M M Pallam Raju on 29 August 2013 launched the RTE anthem- a new
initiative to spread the message of RTE Act among Public.
Indian-Origin Beverly Singh to Help Build Fastest Car of the World in UK
Indian-Origin Beverly Singh became a part of the team of specialist engineers building the
fastest car of the world in the UK.
Inquiry ordered into explosion at HPCL plant in Visakhapatnam
Petroleum Ministry has ordered a high-level inquiry in the HPCL Vikash Refinery blast. About six
people were killed and 40 were injured in the accident.
Milind Soman launched a drive against Drunken Driving in Delhi
Change Campaign by Community Against Drunken Driving was launced by Milind Soman in
Delhi.
Mexican Drug Smuggler called Queen of the Pacific was deported from US to Mexico
The Queen of Pacific, Sandra Avila Beltran was deported to Mexico by US authorities after
completion of her jail term in US.
First vessel carrying LNG from Qatar reached Kochi Port
The first cargo vessel carrying Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from Qatar reached Kochi on 20
August 2013.
King Penguin Missy, the Oldest Penguin of the World, Turned 36 Years Old
The oldest penguin of the world named King Penguin Missy turned 36 years old on 12 August
2013. King Penguins can only live up to 26 years.
National Book Trust of India unveiled a new Logo nbt.india
A new logo nbt.india of National Book Trust of India was released. It has been designed by Prof.
Tarun Deep Girdher and his team and carries a Banyan Tree.
Ministry of Communications and IT inaugurated Data Portal of India
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