Current Affairs 1st March 2014 |1st Woman to head blue chip PSU HPCL is Nishi Vasudeva

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Current Affairs 1st March 2014 |1st Woman to head blue chip PSU HPCL is Nishi Vasudeva

Rostislav Belyakov, MiG Jet Designer, no more

01.03.2014: Rostislav Belyakov, MiG Jet Designer, passes away at the age of 94. Company had stated that he died yesterday in Moscow due to unspecific illness. He became MiG designer in 1969. Most important works of him are MiG 23, MiG 25 and MiG 29.

President Rule in Andhra Pradesh

01.03.2014: President Rule in Andhra Pradesh. President Pranab Mukherjee gave an assent regarding this. On 20th February 2014, Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation bill 2014 approved in the parliament. It was strongly opposed by the Seemandra Leaders. President paved the way for the creation of 29th state.

VK Singh, Former Army Chief General, Joined in BJP

01.03.2014: VK Singh, Former Army Chief General, Joined in BJP. He stated that BJP is the only national party. Singh joined into the party in the presence of Rajnath Singh, Party president. Several other ex-servicemen also joined the party.

Third List of Lok Sabha Candidates released by AAP

01.03.2014: Third List of Lok Sabha Candidates released by AAP. This list includes some popular names such as Anand Kumar who is a professor from JNU Delhi and Savita Bhatti, wife of late comedian Jaspal Bhatti. In this third list most of the candidates belongs to social activist, educationalist, former diplomat, teacher, actor and doctor.

New CMD of ONGC is DK Sarraf

01.03.2014: New CMD of ONGC is DK Sarraf. He took charge from 1st March 2014. Till 28th February 2014, this position was under the control of Sudhir Vasudeva.

1st woman to head blue chip PSU HPCL is Nishi Vasudeva

01.03.2014: 1st women to head blue chip PSU is Nishi Vasudeva. She took charge as Chairman and Managing director of Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL). Earlier Subir Roy acted in this position.

Subrata Roy, Sahara Chief, arrested

01.03.2014: Subrata Roy, Sahara Chief arrested. He was sent to the custody of Uttar Pradesh Police. Company has to repay Rs.2000 crores as liabilities on optionally fully convertable debentures. All the original documents regarding the receipts and payments were submitted to SEBI.

In Madhya Pradesh, National Food Security Act came into force

01.03.2014: In Madhya Pradesh, National Food Security Act came into force from 1st March 2014. Under this act total 75% of the people will cover. On 10th September 2013, Pranab Mukherjee gave acceptance to this act. Earlier to that it was the part of the state bill. Main aim of this act is to provide food and nutritional security to the people of India.

New Secretary to Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas is Saurab Chandra

01.03.2014: New Secretary to Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas is Saurab Chandra. Earlier Vivek Rae acted in this place till 28th February 2014.