Tuesday, 18 February 2014

February 2014, current affairs

New layer of cornea discovered by Indian doctor Harminder Dua

Published on: 18-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 17 people agreed
A new layer in the human cornea was discovered by the Indian doctor Harminder Dua at The University of Nottingham in 2014.

Carnatic music Vocalist R K Srikantan died at 94

Published on: 18-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 4 people agreed
Carnatic music, Vocalist Rudra Krishna Srikantan, 94 died due to chest congestion in Bangalore

Reader Digest sold for 1 Pound only

Published on: 18-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 3 people agreed
The Reader's Digest was sold for just 1 pound to Mike Luckwell on 17 February 2014.

Sachin and Sehwag nominated for Cricketer of the Generation award

Published on: 18-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 16 people agreed
Sachin Tendulkar and Virendra Sehwag were nominated amongst the nominees for the ESPNcricinfo@20 Cricketer of the Generation award.

New Zealand won two-Cricket Test series against India 1-0

Published on: 18-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 0 people agreed
New Zealand won 2-cricket Test Series against India 1-0. Second match of the series ended in a draw and McCullum became the man of match.

Peng Shuai of China ranked World No. 1 in WTA Doubles Ranking

Published on: 18-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 11 people agreed
Peng Shuai ranked number 1 in the Women’s Tennis Association Doubles ranking

Li Na of China ranked World No. 2 in WTA Singles Ranking

Published on: 18-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 4 people agreed
Li Na ranked number 2 in the Women’s Tennis Association singles ranking

ONGC and OIL signed Production Sharing Contract in two water Blocks of Bangladesh

Published on: 18-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 8 people agreed
ONGC Videsh Limited signed a Production Sharing Contract for exploration and extraction in shallow water in the Bay of Bengal of Bangladesh.

Kingfisher Airlines CEO Sanjay Aggarwal resigned

Published on: 18-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 6 people agreed
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kingfisher Airlines Sanjay Aggarwal resigned on 17 February 2014.

Arun Jaitley launched a book entitled ModiNomics in Delhi

Published on: 18-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed
BJP leader Arun Jaitely launched a book entitled ModiNomics in New Delhi. The book has been authored by Sameer Kochhar.

Tom Finney, the former Preston and England footballer died at the age of 91

Published on: 18-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 3 people agreed
The great footballer of Preston and England, Tom Finney died at the age of 91 on 14 February 2014.

Iran threatened Pakistan that it may send Forces

Published on: 18-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 3 people agreed
Iranian Interior Minister has warned Pakistan that it may send forces to Pakistani and Afghan territory to release border guards seized by a rebel group.

First pro-Hindi Political Party of Tamil Nadu launched

Published on: 18-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 3 people agreed
First pro-Hindi political party of Tamil Nadu was launched by Madras High Court Advocates Association in Tamil Nadu on 17 February 2014.

The 67th BAFTA Awards

Published on: 18-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 14 people agreed
The 67th British Academy (BAFTA) Awards held in London on 16 February 2014

Abdul Basit appointed high commissioner of Pakistan to India

Published on: 18-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed
Pakistan appointed Abdul Basit as Pakistan’s high commissioner to India on 17 February 2014.

Killa, a Marathi film bagged Crystal Bear award at 64th Berlin International Film Festival

Published on: 18-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 7 people agreed
Marathi film, Killa directed by Avinash Arun won the Crystal Bear for the best film at the 64th Berlin International Film Festival.  

Current Affairs Bulletin February 2014, January 27 - February 2

Published on: 18-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 35 people agreed
Jagranjosh.com brings you the CA Bulletin of the top 5 News out of 97 News of the Week 27 January 2014 - 2 February 2014

Bhagat Singh’s house and school in Pakistan got 80-million for restoration

Published on: 18-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 9 people agreed
The ancestral house, school and village of the legendary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh will be restored under a project of 80-million rupees.

Interim Union Budget 2014-15 Tax Proposal

Published on: 17-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 58 people agreed
Interim Budget 2014-15 of tax proposals presented

Lok Sabha Speaker referred the pepper spray incident to Committee of Privileges

Published on: 17-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 27 people agreed
speaker of Lok Sabha has referred the pepper spray incident in the Lok Sabha to the Privileges Committee.

Interim Union Budget 2014-15 presented by P. Chidambaram in Lok Sabha: Highlights

Published on: 17-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 57 people agreed
Union Finance Minister, P Chidambaram presented the Interim Budget 2014-15 in the Lok Sabha on 17 February 2014.

World Bridge Championship to be hosted by India in 2015

Published on: 17-FEB-2014
Important for Exam: 44 people agreed
World Bridge Championship for Bermuda Bowl (men) and Venice Cup (women) will be hosted by India for the first time in October 2015.

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