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Narendra Ambwani elected as chairman of the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASC

Published on: 13-SEP-2014
Important for Exam: 6 people agreed
Narendra Ambwani on 12 September 2014 elected as Chairman of the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI).

SBI celebrated 150 years of its operations in Sri Lanka

Published on: 13-SEP-2014
Important for Exam: 6 people agreed
State Bank of India (SBI) on 13 September 2014 celebrated 150 years of its operations in Sri Lanka.

West Bengal cabinet cleared farmer-friendly project Sech-Bandhu Prakalpa to boost irrigation

Published on: 13-SEP-2014
Important for Exam: 8 people agreed
The West Bengal cabinet on 12 September 2014 cleared a farmer-friendly project named Sech-Bandhu Prakalpa to boost irrigation.

Delhi Government to charge cess of one rupee on cigarette and liquor to promote public tra

Published on: 13-SEP-2014
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed
Delhi government on 12 September 2014 decided to charge cess of one rupee cigarette and liquor to promote public transport

SC ruled 3 percent quota for disabled persons in all government jobs

Published on: 13-SEP-2014
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed
The Supreme Court on 12 September 2014 ruled 3 percent quota for disabled persons in all government jobs.

Union government sought clarification from SC on its verdict on transgender

Published on: 13-SEP-2014
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed
Union Government on 11 September 2014 sought clarification from Supreme Court on its verdict on transgender.

Russian hackers leaked around five million Gmail passwords

Published on: 13-SEP-2014
Important for Exam: 9 people agreed
Russian hackers on 11 September 2014 have leaked around Five millions Gmail Passwords.

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