11 July 2014 Daily Current Affairs Updates

1) World Population Day 2014 observed: World Population Day was observed across the world on 11 July 2014. The theme of World Population Day 2014 was Investing in Young People. World Population Day is observed to bring awareness to people about importance of small families and living healthy lives. The day is celebrated with several programs that are initiated to educate people about family planning methods. 2) Puducherry Lt. Governor Virendra...

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Current Affairs Questions from 04 and 05 July 2014

1) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 4 July 2014 dedicated to the nation the newly constructed railway line between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Udhampur in which state? (A) Uttarakhand (B) Uttar Pradesh (C) Punjab (D) Jammu and Kashmir 2) Which team recently became the first team to reach four semi-finals in a row in the history of FIFA World Cup? (A) Brazil (B) Netherlands (C) Germany (D) Argentina 3) Name the nation's first 3D...

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Employment News : Job Highlights ( 12thJuly – 18th July 2014)

1.Bijupattnaik Vikash Nursing Training School, Odisha No. of Post – 252 Name of Post – Lecturer (Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, P.C.M., Computer etc.), Clerks, Librarian etc. Last Date: 31.07.2014 2. Staff Selection Commission (Western Region) No. of Vacancies – 123 Name of the Post – Assistant Epigraphist, Dietician, Clerk, Sr. Scientific Assistant, Bosun, Photographer, Accountant etc. Last Date: 14.08.2014 3. Mineral Exploration...

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Daily Current Affairs Updates: 10 July 2014

1) Union Budget 2014-15 presented in Lok Sabha: Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on 10 July 2014 presented his maiden budget in Lok Sabha. Finance Minister said the prevailing economic situation presents a great challenge and there was a need to introduce fiscal prudence that will lead to fiscal consolidation and discipline. Outlining the roadmap for fiscal consolidation, Mr. Jaitley said fiscal deficit would be brought down to 3.6 per cent...

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Recent Current Affairs Questions: 02 & 03 July 2014

1) Name the Union health Minister who inaugurated the "First Aid Post" at Shastri Bhawan on 2 July 2014? (A) Harsh Vardhan (B) Smriti Irani (C) Nitin Gadkarai (D) Najma Heptulla 2) Which women Tennis player on 2 July 2014 sparked controversy saying that she doesn't know who Sachin Tendulkar is? (A) Li Na (B) Serena Williams (C) Petra Kvitova (D) Maria Sharapova 3) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on 2 July 2014 approved...

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World Heritage Sites from India till 2014

  Cultural Agra Fort (1983) Ajanta Caves (1983) Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi (1989) Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park (2004) Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) (2004) Churches and Convents of Goa (1986) Elephanta Caves (1987) Ellora Caves (1983) Fatehpur Sikri (1986) Great Living Chola Temples (1987) Group of Monuments at Hampi (1986) Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram (1984) Group of Monuments at...

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Highlights: Union Budget 2014

Here are the highlights of Union Budget 2014 tabled by finance minister Arun Jaitley in Lok Sabha on 10 July 2014. *  ​Indian Custom Single Window Project to be taken up for facilitating trade. * Clean energy cess increased from Rs 50/ tonne to Rs 100/tonne. * Additional 5% excise tax to be levied on aerated drinks with added sugar (cold drinks). Tobacco products also to get costly as excise duty hiked to 72%. * Government announces...

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Daily Current Affairs July 09, 2014

1) Amit Shah is new BJP chief: Amit Shah, who is credited with the Bharatiya Janata Party’s spectacular victory in Uttar Pradesh in the Lok Sabha election, was on Wednesday named the next party president. Mr. Shah’s elevation marks the rise and influence of Gujarat in the ruling party after Narendra Modi took over as Prime Minister. At 50, he is the youngest president of the BJP and his appointment marks a generational shift in the organisation....

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Download SBI Clerk 2014 Admit Card/Call Letter

Friends..SBI has activated the link to Download Admit Card/Call Letter for the upcoming SBI Clerk Exam 2014. As per schedule the examination will start on 19 July 2014 and ends on 31 August 2014. You can download the admit card from below link by entering Registration Number and Date of Birth or Password. Note: Candidates who registered during extended period for Jammu & Kashmir may download their call letter from 15.07.2014 onwards. Download...

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Current Affairs daily Updates: 08 July 2014

1) Union railway budget 2014-15 presented in Lok Sabha: With the passenger fare and freight charges having been increased as recently as June 22, the maiden Railway Budget of the Narendra Modi government focussed on a massive facelift of the sector. It includes introduction of bullet and semi-high-speed trains, an extensive makeover of stations and in a first, foreign direct investment to finance the Rs. 9-lakh-crore plans. Tabling his first Budget...

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