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

Published on: 13-SEP-2014
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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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