Current Affairs 19th August 2014 | World’s first Hindu Eco Temple Opened in Kingsbury United Kingdo

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Current Affairs 19th August 2014 | Video Games increase sign of depression among kids

First bank to launch EMI Facility on debit cards is ICICI bank

19.08.2014: First bank to launch EMI Facility on debit cards is ICICI bank. Till now this facility this facility is available only to the credit cardholders. Debit cardholders who were having minimum Rs.10000 in the saving bank account can use this facility to buy products on EMIs of 3, 6, 9 or 12 months.

New Director of Indian Cricket Team is Ravishankar Jayadrith Shastri

19.08.2014: New Director of Indian Cricket Team is Ravishankar Jayadrith Shastri. He was appointed by BCCI (Board of Cricket Control of India). After Indian Cricket team defeated against England this decision was taken.

Youngest Formula one Driver is Max Verstappen

19.08.2014: Youngest Formula one Driver is Max Verstappen in the F1 history. He will be 17 years old after the completion of 2015 session. Other youngest drivers in the F1 race is Esteban Tuero ( 19 years 320 days) – 1998 Australian Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso ( 19 years 218 days) - 2001 Australian Grand Prix, Ricardo Rodriguez ( 19 years 208 days) – 1961 Italian Grand prix, Mike Thackwell (19 years 182 days)- 1980 Canadian Grand Prix, Jaime Alguersuari (19 years 125 days)- 2009 Hungarian Grand Prix.

HD Earth Observation Satellite launched in China

19.08.2014: High Definition Earth Observation Satellite launched in China. This satellite will clearly show small objects with clarity in colour. It was launched from Taiyuan Satellite Launch centre in north China’s Shanxi Province, state Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence.

Video Games increase sign of depression among kids

19.08.2014: Violent Video Games increase sign of depression among kids which was discovered by the Scientists. As per the research report, over the course of the year among 5th graders from 3 US cities who reported playing high violence videos games for 2 to 3 hours a day will lead to depression. Research was conducted by Harvard Medical School, Boston Children Hospital, and Centres for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, RAND Corporation in Santa Monica, The University of Texas Health Science Centre at Houston School of Public Health. Main researcher is Susan R Tortolero.

Assassination of Rajiv Gandhi: An inside Job: Book released

19.08.2014: Assassination of Rajiv Gandhi: An inside Job: Book released by a senior Journalist Vinod Mehta. It was written by Faraz Ahmad. Book consists of the information about the Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination by the LTTE on 21st May 1991.

Modi planning to replace Planning Commission

19.08.2014: Modi planning to replace Planning Commission with new institutions. To replace this PM of India is inviting people to share their ideas. People need to share the ideas through the website www.mygov.nic.in.

Number of death cases in West Africa due to Ebola is increased

19.08.2014: As per the report released by WHO, Number of death cases in West Africa due to Ebola is increased to 1229. In that region, there are 2240 suspected or confirmed cases.

Sharmila Chanu, Iron Lady of Manipur, to release: Order Given by District Sessions Court of Manipur and Imphal

19.08.2014: Sharmila Chanu, Iron Lady of Manipur, to release, Order Given by District Sessions Court of Manipur and Imphal. She was arrested on the charge of attempted suicide. She is Manipur poet, Political activist and Civil Rights Activist. She is well known as Iron Lady of Manipur.

1000 members of banned Quannengshen arrested by Chinese Authority

19.08.2014: 1000 members of banned Quannengshen arrested by Chinese Authority. Since the murder of a woman at the fast food restaurant china had sentenced dozens of followers of Quannengshen. She was murdered by suspected members of the group in June 2014 which sparked a national outcry.

World’s first Hindu Eco Temple Opened in Kingsbury United Kingdom

19.08.2014: World’s first Hindu Eco Temple Opened in Kingsbury of North West London in United Kingdom. Name of this temple is Shree Swaminarayan Mandir. This temple is having rainwater harvesting system and solar Panels on its roof. Cost of this temple is 20 million pounds. This temple consists of masterful artistry with green technology, intricate carvings and Indian Architecture.

World Humanitarian Day observed

19.08.2014: World Humanitarian Day observed across the world. Theme of this year is The World Needs More Humanitarian Heroes. To recognise humanitarian personnel and those who have lost their lives working for the humanitarian causes this day to observed.

Union Government asked to give response on amending Constitution of India Article 348: SC

19.08.2014: Union Government asked to give response on amending Constitution of India Article 348 by Supreme Court. This article is stating that proceedings of High Court and Supreme Court need to be done in the language English. Supreme Court had given this notice to the Government. Bench of SC comprise of Justice SA Bobde and Justice HL Dattu.

Biggest humanitarian aid and relief operations launched in Iraq

19.08.2014: Biggest humanitarian aid and relief operations launched in Iraq by United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHRC). Main aim of this operation is to improve the living conditions of the people who fled during the 2 months long violence in Iraq. Through this operation aim is to give help to 5 lakh internally displaced Iraqis.

95th Independence Day of Afghanistan

19.08.2014: On 19th August 2014, 95th Independence Day of Afghanistan celebrated. To mark the signing of 1919 Anglo Afghan treaty this day celebrates on 19th August 2014. Treaty had given independence from British Empire.