Current Affairs 14th October 2014 | IRCTC Connect, Android App, launched by IRCTC
2014 International Female Police Peacekeeper Award achieved by Shakti Devi
14.10.2014: 2014 International Female Police Peacekeeper Award achieved by Shakti Devi. She is an Inspector of the Jammu and Kashmir who is currently deployed in the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan. She achieved this award for her exceptional achievements in her duty with the UN Mission.
Elizabeth Pena, American Actress, died at the age of 55
14.10.2014: Elizabeth Pena, American Actress, died at the age of 55. She died in Los Angeles with brief illness. She was well known with the films Rush Hour, Lone Star, Jacob’s ladder, Down and out in Beverly Hills, La Bamba.
2014 Man Booker Prize won by The Narrow Road to the Deep North Novel
14.10.2014: 2014 Man Booker Prize won by The Narrow Road to the Deep North Novel. This is an Australian Novel. Author of this book is Richard Flanagan. Novel is the story of Love and war during the construction of the Thailand Burma Death Railway in World War II.
New MD of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd is Gautham Roy
14.10.2014: New MD of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd is Gautham Roy. He had taken charge from 14th October 2014. Earlier he acted as Executive Director in Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
Facebook based Funds transfer platform Kaypay launched by Kotak Mahindra Bank
14.10.2014: Facebook based Funds transfer platform Kaypay launched by Kotak Mahindra Bank. For the Facebook users KayPay is a Bank agnostic payment to send money to each other.
Sea Levels have risen more in past century: Australian Scientists
14.10.2014: Sea Levels have risen more in past century when compared to century with past 6000 years. This was stated by Australian National University scientists. As per the study sea levels raised 20cm since the start of 20th century.
Unsold Story of the Indian Public Sector Book released by Hamid Ansari Vice President of India
14.10.2014: Unsold Story of the Indian Public Sector Book released by Hamid Ansari Vice President of India. Author of this book is Dr.UD Choubey who is the Director General of SCOPE (Standing Conference of Public Enterprises).
NIRD adopts 100 villages to project them as models of solar lighting
14.10.2014: NIRD (National Institute of Rural Development) adopts 100 villages to project them as models of solar lighting. Estimated cost of this project is Rs.27000.
13 agreements signed between Norway and India to promote bilateral relations
14.10.2014: 13 agreements signed between Norway and India to promote bilateral relations. These agreements were signed by Norway Erna Solberg Prime Minister and President Pranab Mukherjee.
Indian Exports increased 2.73 % in September 2014
14.10.2014: Indian Exports increased 2.73 % in September 2014 and reached to 28.90 billion US dollars. Exports during September 2013 were 28.13 billion US dollars. Data revealed by Foreign Trade Merchandise data.
Indian Imports increased to 43.15 billion US dollars
14.10.2014: Indian Imports increased to 43.15 billion US dollars in the month of September 2014 as against 34.25 billion US dollars in September 2013.
13 agreements signed between Norway and India to promote bilateral relations
14.10.2014: 13 agreements signed between Norway and India to promote bilateral relations. These agreements were signed by Norway Erna Solberg Prime Minister and President Pranab Mukherjee.
Indian Exports increased 2.73 % in September 2014
14.10.2014: Indian Exports increased 2.73 % in September 2014 and reached to 28.90 billion US dollars. Exports during September 2013 were 28.13 billion US dollars. Data revealed by Foreign Trade Merchandise data.
Indian Imports increased to 43.15 billion US dollars
14.10.2014: Indian Imports increased to 43.15 billion US dollars in the month of September 2014 as against 34.25 billion US dollars in September 2013.
IRCTC Connect, Android App, launched by IRCTC
14.10.2014: IRCTC Connect, Android App, launched by IRCTC. It helps the users to search, book and cancel tickets at a click of button. It had received an average 4.2 rating on Google Play.
Interim Relief Fund of Rs.1000 declared by Modi for Cyclone Hit Andhra Pradesh
14.10.2014: Interim Relief Fund of Rs.1000 declared by Modi for Cyclone Hit Andhra Pradesh. Modi also assured to give all support after a detailed survey of Losses.
16th Edition of Mumbai Film Festival started
14.10.2014: 16th Edition of Mumbai Film Festival started. This is 7 day long festival. Host of this ceremony is Kalki Koechlin and Guest of Honour is Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
World Standards Day observed
14.10.2014: On 14th October 2014, World Standards Day observed. This day observed to raise awareness about importance of the standardization to the global economy.
Between India and Norwegian Entities 13 agreements were signed
14.10.2014: Between India and Norwegian Entities 13 agreements were signed. These agreements signed on the second day of Pranab Mukherjee’s visit to Scandinavain nation. One of those agreements is exemption of Visa requirement for holders of diplomatic and official passports. These agreements were signed by Erna Solberg Prime Minister of Norway and Pranab Mukherjee Indian President.
