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July 2014 Current Affairs updates.
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July 2014 Current Affairs updates.
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National Affairs
- 'Upanyas Samrat' Munshi Premchand's 134th birth anniversary today.
- In its first step towards restructuring MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Gurantee Act), the government has announced that the material-labor expenditure ratio in the scheme would be changed from 60:40% to 49:51%. The government is also planning to monitor the work under the scheme through the use of space technology and provide wages to laborers directly through e-governance tools such as electronic fund management system.
- A new audio-visual museum chronicling the history and treasure troves of the highest office of the country will be opened for the public from tomorrow (1st August 2014) in Rashtrapati Bhavan.
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International Affairs
- The US and European Union have slapped tougher and "wide-ranging" sanctions on Russia, targeting its energy, finance and defence sectors for its continued support of separatists in Ukraine.
- Australia's priority was gaining access to the crash site of downed Flight MH17 in Ukraine, not imposing sanctions on Russia, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said today.
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National Affairs
- Addressing the 86th foundation day and awards ceremony of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in New Delhi today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed all the farmers of the nation saying, "Everyone who has contributed to the field of agriculture needs to be given a standing ovation. I request you to applaud the farmers who feed the people of India, and not me."
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National Affairs
- Maharashtra government and UNICEF today launched a fortnight-long campaign to mobilize communities, health personnel and political leaders towards prevention of diarrhoea.
- Army Chief , General Bikram Singh called on Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh, in New Delhi.
- The Delhi High Court on Monday has stayed the Election Commission's show cause notice against former Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan asking why he shouldn't be disqualified for hiding details of his 2009 poll expenses.
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National Affairs
- Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will address the board of the Reserve Bank in Delhi on August 9 amid expectations that the central bank will complement government actions by reducing rates to boost growth.
- The government is likely to approach regulator TRAI for details of the villages in Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh that have no telecom connectivity.
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International Affairs
- South Sudan's food crisis is now the worst in the world, the UN Security Council said, as it called for urgent funding to step up deliveries of desperately-needed aid.
- The European Union has extended its Ukraine-related sanctions to target top Russian intelligence officials and leaders of the pro-Russia revolt in eastern Ukraine.
- As India, the United States and Japan on Thursday kicked off rare three-way naval exercises, China has called on the three countries to ensure that the “Malabar” drills in the Pacific Ocean would be “helpful to build mutual trust” in a region grappling with renewed maritime tensions.
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National Affairs
- External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is on a three day visit to Nepal. This trip will focus on confidence building measures, strengthening bilateral ties and preparing the ground for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country.
- India today summoned Pakistan Deputy High Commissioner over delay in trial of Mumbai 26/11 attacks
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International Affairs
- The 14th round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Myanmar was held in New Delhi on 23rd July 23 2014. The Indian delegation was led by Smt. Sujatha Singh, Foreign Secretary of India, and the Myanmar delegation by U Thant Kyaw, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar.
- In order to raise concerns about the repeated ceasefire violations by Pakistan's armed forces in Jammu and Kashmir, Indian Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh will be meeting her Pakistani counterpart Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry in Islamabad on 25th August.
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International Affairs
- Foreign Ministers from the European Union gathered today in Brussels, where a bloc of nations led by Britain was pressing for tough new sanctions if Russia does not immediately alter course in Ukraine after the downing of a Malaysia Airlines plane.
- The UN agency assisting Palestinian refugees has said that over 100,000 internally displaced people are seeking safety in its facilities amid deteriorating security conditions in the Gaza Strip as it appealed for $60 million for urgent humanitarian needs.
- The United States has urged its citizens to defer their non-essential travel to Israel and the West Bank in view of the ongoing hostilities in Gaza.
- South Korean President , Park Geun-Hye calls Prime Minister Narendra Modi
today. PM welcomes greater economic engagement between two countries.
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Sports
- Team India registered a historic 95-run win over England on the fifth and final day of the second Test at Lord's today. Ishant Sharma takes 7 wickets (74).
National Affairs
- The Indian Government today promised to extend broadband facility to every village in the country with the active cooperation of State governments.
- Ministry of Shipping decides to grant life time licences to Ships charted by Indian citizen or Indian company instead of yearly renewal.
- Over 20 per cent of food items (9,265 samples out of 46,283 food samples) served in restaurants and fast food outlets across the country have been found to be substandard or adulterated, according to government data.
- The longest-ever search operation to recover bodies of 24 B Tech students, who drowned in River Beas in Mandi district on June 8, came to a close with recovery of bodies of two girl students.
International Affairs
- Iran has turned all of its enriched uranium closest to the level needed to make nuclear arms into more harmless forms, the United Nations' nuclear agency has said today.
- The UN Security Council today called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, even as UN chief Ban Ki-moon met Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Qatar in the first leg of his Middle East tour which aims to end the escalating conflict that has killed 501 Palestinians and 20 Israelis.
Science & Technology
- World celebrated the 45th anniversary of the first moon landing. On July 20, 1969, man (astronaut Neil Armstrong) set foot on the moon for the first time.
People in News
- The Industries Minister of Maharashtra, Narayan Rane, submitted his resignation today afternoon to the Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan.
- Leader of dissident Congress MLAs in Assam and state Education Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today resigned opposing Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi's leadership.
Business & Economy
- Telecom sector regulator TRAI has recommended allowing sharing of all categories of spectrum. The move is likely to benefit major operators such as Bharti Airtel, Vodafone, Idea, Reliance Communications and Tata Teleservices, helping them reduce costs and at the same time improve service quality.
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International Affairs
- The opening ceremony for the 20th International AIDS Conference took place in Melbourne today. Around 12,000 delegates from about 200 countries attended.
- Boko Haram extremists have killed more than 100 people and hoisted their black and white flag over a town left undefended by Nigeria’s military, just 85 kilometres (53 miles) from the northeastern state capital of Maiduguri.
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National Affairs
- 45th Bank Nationalization Day observed on 19th July 2014.
- Nation Remembers the revolutionary Mangal Pandey who sparked the sepoy mutiny of 1857 on his birth anniversary (19th July 2014).
- The overall detection of HIV positive cases in Manipur rose from 25,919 in March 2007 to 40,855 in March 2012, indicating the serious magnitude in the state, according to a copy of the CAG report.
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National Affairs
- The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved a tariff hike of 8.32%.
- Children under 12 years of age will no longer be allowed to take part in formation of human pyramids during 'Dahi Handi' celebrations, which are integral part of Janmashtami festivities in Maharashtra.
- The Central Government has advised the States and Union Territories to take up a large number of labour intensive works under MGNREGA keeping in view the anticipated drought like situation due to less than normal rainfall.
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National Affairs
- In a major victory for India, the BRICS on Tuesday night decided to establish the New Development Bank with an initial authorised capital of $100 billion for which the initial subscribed capital will be equally shared by the founding members. 1st President is from India, Headquarters in Shanghai, Africa Regional Center in SouthAfrica. Check complete details of New Development Bank from here.
- Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Wednesday said her government would bring in legislation to put an end to the practice of denying entry to dhoti-clad people into clubs in the state.
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National Affairs
- In an effort to check malnutrition among children residing in slums, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has launched a health-awareness campaign in New Delhi area.
- The 53rd India International Garment Fair (14th - 16th July 2014) started at Pragti Maidan, New Delhi.
- The outbreak of malaria in Tripura since last month has claimed 68 lives and affected over 30,000 people, Health Minister Badal Choudhury announced.
- The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) observed the Odisha government's target of providing 35 per cent irrigation facilities was not achieved in 152 of the state's 314 blocks while supply of minimum drinking water was not assured in 95 urban local bodies.
- The Indian Railways introduced a 18 Coach AC daily train 'Shri Shakti Express', from New Delhi to Katra.
- Govt urges UPSC to postpone Civil Services preliminary exams till clarity on the syllabus issue is reached.
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National Affairs
- The Telangana government has dismissed the suggestions of the home ministry to form a joint force comprising police of the new state and residuary Andhra Pradesh to control the law and order in Hyderabad and set up a special cell to deal with hate crimes there.
- Projecting a nuanced foreign policy approach of the new government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said India would discuss at the BRICS Summit this week efforts to address regional crisis and security threats to restore a climate of peace while advancing global economic stability.
- Delhi’s Tihar Jail has set up a restaurant where its inmates trained in hotel management will cook and serve food.
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National Affairs
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave New Delhi on Sunday for Brazil for attending the five-nation summit of BRICS nations on 14th and 15th July which is expected to finalise the setting up of a development bank and seek reforms of the United Nations and international financial organisations.
- Today is the First Death Anniversary Of Bollywood’s Most Loved Villain Pran.
- Telangana government has sanctioned 200 additional medical seats across three medical colleges in the state from the current academic year.
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International Affairs
- To mark World Population Day (11th July 2014), UNFPA, the UN’s population fund, has called for investments in support of the largest-ever generation of young people. Rapid population growth means that there are now around 1.8 billion people aged between 10 and 24 – roughly a quarter of the world’s population.
- The US is prepared to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza, President Barack Obama has said today.
- President Barack Obama today formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the US in September. Modi to meet Obama on 30th September 2014.
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International Affairs
- US Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns met Sushma Swaraj; discussed forthcoming Indo-US strategic dialogue.
- Typhoon Neoguri slammed into Japan's southern main island early on Thursday after lashing the Okinawa island chain, with three people killed as powerful winds and torrential rains battered the country.
- The BRICS group of emerging giants are expected to sign a deal next week to open their own development bank by 2016, Russia's finance minister said. The entity would be called "New Development Bank", with each BRICS member to contribute US$2 billion to its capital, Anton Siluanov said, according to Russian news agencies.
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International Affairs
- Stepping up its offensive, Israeli today hit about 200 targets in the
Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip killing at least 17 people, triggering a
retaliation from the Palestinian group which fired a barrage of rockets
deep into the Jewish state in the bloodiest conflict since 2012.
- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has accused South Sudan's leaders of creating a “man-made crisis” that has killed thousands of people and demanded that they end the violence and resume peace negotiations immediately.
- Britain's foreign secretary lobbied India on Tuesday to buy Eurofighter military aircraft, suggesting that London has not yet abandoned hope of ousting France's Rafale from a multi-billion-dollar combat jet order.
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