Daily Current Affairs Updates: 05 June 2014

1) World Environment Day observed: World Environment Day (WED) was observed across the world on 5 June 2014. The day is observed every year to raise the awareness around the globe for taking positive action to protect nature and planet earth. Theme for 2014 is Small islands and climate change and slogan raise your voice not the Sea level. World Environment Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 to mark the opening of...

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Kudankulam nuclear power plant first in the country to reach full capacity of 1000MW

>> The unit 1 of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant (KNPP) has reached full capacity generation of 1000MW on Saturday. >> The Russian-designed Voda Voda Energo Reactor (VVER) achieved the final milestone nearly eight months after power generated at the plant was connected to the grid. >> This is the first nuclear power plant in the country to touch 1000MW of power generation. >. "At exactly 1.20pm on Saturday, power...

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May 2014 Current Affairs Questions PDF (Third Week)

Current Affairs PDF May 2014- Third Week Download as PDF- Click Here 1) Who was appointed as the new Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) of India on 22 May 2014? Ans. Rajiv Mathur Note: He is the former Intelligence Bureau Chief. Mathur succeeded Sushma Singh who demitted the post of CIC on 21 May 2014. She was the fifth CIC of the Central Information Commission. 2) Who has was sworn-in as the first woman Chief Minister of Gujarat...

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Sumitra Mahajan is the Speaker of 16th Lok Sabha

>> Sumitra Mahajan, an eight-time BJP member of Parliament, has been elected Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Ms Mahajan for her unanimous election. >> Mr Modi, in his first speech in Parliament, said, "There are 315 new members in the House. This means we can leave some old traditions behind and start some good new traditions, this new blood has the opportunity to present a strong democracy...

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04 June 2014 Current Affairs Updates

1) 16th Lok Sabha met for the first time: The 16 Lok Sabha met for the first time on Wednesday but adjourned almost immediately as a mark of respect to Union Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde who died in a car accident in the Capital on Tuesday. With Munde’s death casting a shadow on the day’s proceedings, applause was muted when Prime Minister Narendra Modi walked into the House for the first time ever just before the Lok Sabha was convened. Before...

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Current Affairs Questions for Exams: 01 & 02 June 2014

1) Which team won the IPL 2014 T-20 cricket tournament on 1 June 2014? (A) Chennai Super Kings (B) Kings XI Punjab (C) Mumbai Indians (D) Kolkata Knight Riders 2) Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, who passed away recently and is known for his immense contribution to Hockey is from which country? (A) Singapore (B) Bangladesh (C) Malaysia (D) Indonesia 3) Who has been appointed as the National Security Adviser of India on 30th May, 2014? (A)...

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Bhartiya Mahila Bank Recruitment 2014 for 225 Managerial Posts

Bhartiya Mahila Bank (BMB) invited application for recruitment to 225 Posts of Chief Manager, Senior Manager and Senior Manager & Manager. Eligible Candidates (both Male & Female) can apply online in the prescribed format from 04 June 2014 to 18 June 2014. Details are as follows: Important Dates Start Date for Online Registration: 04 June 2014 Last Date for Online Registration: 18 June 2014 Vacancy Details: Chief Manager (Head...

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June 5- World Environment Day| Raise your voice .. not the sea level is the theme for 2014

>> World Environment Day ('WED') is celebrated every year on June 5 to raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the planet Earth. It is run by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). >> World Environment Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 to mark the opening of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Another resolution, adopted by the...

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