Current Affairs 14^th May 2014 | Most Expensive Billionaire home in the world is Mukesh Ambani’s home

Sujit Choudhry appointed as dean of California Berkeley University

14.05.2014: Sujit Choudhry appointed as dean of California Berkeley University. It is the school of Law. He will take charge from 1^st July 2014. Duration of this tenure is 5 years. At present he is working at New York University School of Law as the Cecelia Goetz Professor.

Indian Companies may get to issue DRs in Foreign

14.05.2014: In Foreign OTC (Over the Counter) markets, Indian Companies may get to issue DR (Depositary Receipts). Issuing DRs in Foreign OTC Markets means receipts need not necessarily be listed in the stock exchange.

CCI Classic Billiards and Snookers tournament won by Pankaj Advani

14.05.2014: CCI (Cricket Club of India) Classic Billiards and Snookers tournament won by Pankaj Advani. He won the world championship for 8 times. He also won the highest break award for 530 score. This score achieved against Devendra Joshi in the quarterfinals.

Hockey Heros of 1975 World Cup team honoured

14.05.2014: Hockey Heros of 1975 World Cup team honoured by Hockey India. 13 living members were facilitated. Each member was given a cheque of Rs.1, 75,000. Captain of 1975 team is Ajit Pal Singh. Other Members were Kaliah PE, Onkar Singh, VJ Philips, Brigadier (retd) HJS Chimini, BP Govinda, Michael Kindo, Ashok Diwan, Varinder Singh, Lesile Fernandez, Brigadier (retd) Harcharan Singh, Aslam Sher Khan, and Ashok Kumar.

CSIR discovered SOD to increase Shelf Life of Fruits and Vegetables

14.05.2014: CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) was discovered SOD (Super Oxide Dismutase). It is a unique enzyme. It will help to increase Shelf Life of Fruits and Vegetables. CSIR IHBT signed MoU with Phyto Biotech Kolkata to develop this unique enzyme. This enzyme was discovered at an altitude of over 10000 feet in the Western Himalayan Region from Potentilaastrosangunia plant which is growing under the snow cover.

Most Expensive Billionaire home in the world is Mukesh Ambani’s home

14.05.2014: As per the Forbes report, Most Expensive Billionaire home in the world is Mukesh Ambani’s home. Name of this house is Antilia. It is 27 floored building. Construction cost of this building is $ 1 to $ 2 billion. It is located at Mumbai.

Health for the World’s adolescents Report was released

14.05.2014: World Health Organisation (WHO) released a report on Health for the World’s adolescents. Report had stated that depression is the cause for disability and illness for the boys and girls aged between 10 to 19 years. Report also stated that most of the adolescent deaths were happening due to suicides, HIV +, road traffic injuries. In 2012, 1.3 million adolescents were died.

After Poll Counting returning officers to present Certificates to winning candidates: AK Singh

14.05.2014: AK Singh Lok Sabha Joint Secretary asked Madhya Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer to present certificates to the winning candidates after poll counting. All the arrangements were made in New Delhi.

67^th Cannes International Film Festival inaugurated: Kamal Hassan led Indian Delegation

14.05.2014: 67^th Cannes International Film Festival inaugurated in Cannes. Kamal Hassan led Indian Delegation. Festival started on 14^th May 2014 and ends on 25^th May 2014. Chairman of FCCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of commerce and Industry) Media and Entertainment Committee south is Kamal Hassan.

Tourism restricted in green zones in NCR

14.05.2014: Tourism restricted in green zones in NCR as per the revised NCR Planning Board. 500 meter buffer radius and Sacred Mangar Bani is marked as no construction zone.

Largest Diamond of the World was auctioned in Geneva

14.05.2014: Largest Diamond of the World was auctioned in Geneva by Christie. It is flawless blue diamond. It is not only largest diamond in the world but also it was rare Mughal necklace. Necklace is engraved with the names of Mughal emperors Jahangir and Akbar. It is expected to fetch more than 20 lakhs for Christie.

Free Wi-Fi Services in all the trains in Gurgoan

14.05.2014: Trains which are running 5.1km long six station corridor Free Wi-Fi services is providing by Rapid Metro Rail Commuters. This facility is providing by Sistema Shyam Teleservices. Service is providing under the brand name MTS.

An agreement between TiE Silicon Valley and Odisha State Government

14.05.2014: An agreement between TiE Silicon Valley and Odisha State Government. This agreement was made to develop IT hub and to attract US investments. It is the first state to sign such an agreement. Agreement was signed by Chairman Managing Director of Industrial Promotion and Investment Corporation of Odisha Limited G Mathi Vathanan and Odisha Industries Secretary Vishal K Dev.

Rwanda is providing support to Indian Irrigation Projects

14.05.2014: Rwanda is providing support to Indian Irrigation Projects. Currently it is providing support for the completion of 28MW hydroelectric project. Cost of this project is $ 80 million. After the completion of this project Rwanda will give support to the irrigation project. Cost of this project is $ 120 million. Ernest Rwamucyo is the Rwanda High Commissioner to India.