May

Google gave Europeans right to be forgotten
Published on: 30-MAY-2014

Important for Exam: 23 people agreed
For Europeans, Google has launched a new service named right to be forgotten in which they can
request the web pages to removal of links about them.
Indologist and Sanskrit Scholar Sukumari
Bhattacharji died
Indologist and Sanskrit scholar Sukumari Bhattacharji who had equal grasp over English and Sanskrit
language died on 24 May 2014.
India signed loan agreement with World Bank for
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan III
Union Government and the World Bank signed a loan agreement for World Bank (IDA) assistance of
1006.20 million US dollar for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan III.
Azlan Shah-The Father of Malaysian hockey died at
86
Azlan Shah best known as The Father of Malaysian hockey passed died
Maya Angelou, the American author and poet died
American poet and author, Maya Angelou died in North Carolina.She became famous with her book I
Know Why the Caged Bird Sings in 1969.
9th Sikkim State Legislative Assembly constituted
9th State Legislative Assembly of Sikkim was constituted on 28 May 2014.
Hiroshi Naka appointed as Vice President and
Auditor General of World Bank
Hiroshi Naka, Japanese national appointed as the Vice President of World Bank
US President announced to keep US troops in
Afghanistan till 2016
US will keep 9800 troops in Afghanistan till end of 2016.
CCI approved Tescos plan to purchase 50% stake in
Trent Hypermarket
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on 28 May 2014 approved Tescos plan to purchase 50%
stake in Tata Group firm Trent Hypermarket
Supersonic Akash air defence missiles successfully
intercepted targets
Akash air defence missiles were successfully test-fired in Balasore, Odisha.
Chief Minister of Punjab gave approval to set-up
Mega Food Park in Ludhiana
Chief Minister of Punjab gave in-principle approval to set-up a 150 crore rupees mega Food Park at
Ladowal in Ludhiana to boost food processing.
Mukul Rohatgi appointed as 14th Attorney-General
of India
Mukul Rohatgi has been appointed as the 14th Attorney-General of India. He succeeds Gulam
Vahanvati.
8th European Parliamentary Election 2014
The 8th European Parliamentary Election 2014 was held from 22 May 2014 to 25 May 2014.
PM created a new Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship
PM created a new Ministry of Skill development and Entrepreneurship.
Nripendra Misra appointed as Principal Secretary to
PM Narendra Modi
Former Chairperson of TRAI, Nripendra Misra has been appointed as the Principal Secretary to the
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.
Donald Levine creator of Worlds first action figure
died
Donald Levine creator of the world's first action figure G.I. Joe died of cancer on 24 May 2014.
Flipkart bought Myntra for 300 million US dollar
Domestic e-retailer Flipkart on 21 May 2014 announced that it has acquired rival and leading fashion
e-tailer Myntra.com for 300 million US dollar.
RhODIS, a DNA-based system, to be used to
investigate poaching of Rhinos in Assam
Rhino Indexing System, a DNA-based forensic tool named RhODIS to be used by Assam government
to investigate and prosecute suspects of rhino poaching.
Sachin Tendulkar selected as goodwill ambassador
for 35th National Games
Sachin Tendulkar has been appointed as the goodwill ambassador of 35th National Games, Kerala
scheduled to be held from January-February 2015.
Mauritius decided to provide automatic tax
information exchange to India
Mauritius on 27 May 2014 decided to provide automatic tax information exchange to India.
Brazil announced measures to make FIFA World
Cup 2014 eco-friendly
Brazil announced measures to make FIFA World Cup 2014 eco-friendly
SAARC Countries Leaders visited India
SAARC Countries Leaders visited India
PM of India Narendra Modi held talks with PM of
Pakistan Nawaz Sharif
Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif meeting held in
New Delhi
Oxfam released the report titled Standing on the
Sidelines
Oxfam released the report titled Standing on the Sidelines on 20 May 2014.
Chapter on Sachin Tendulkar added in schoolbooks
of Maharashtra
Maharashtra Government has included chapter on the name of master blaster Sachin in Marathi and
English subject syllabus of class IV.
Brazuca balls to be used in FIFA World Cup 2014 to
have six in-built HD cameras
Football named as Brazuca to be used in FIFA World Cup Brazil will have six in-built HD cameras to
capture 360 degree view of the on-field action.
Election Commission of Uttarakhand notified the
dates of Panchayat elections
Election Commission of Uttarakhand has announced dates of Panchayat elections in three phases on
18 June, 21 June and 24 June 2014.
Hindustan Motors halted the production of Indias
iconic car Ambassador
Hindustan Motors halted the production of Indias iconic car Ambassador on 25 May 2014.
David Allen, former off-spinner of England and
Gloucestershire died
Former Gloucestershire off-spinner of England David Allen died at the age of 78. His death was
announced by West Country County.
Union Cabinet constituted SIT on Black Money to
comply with SC Judgement
SIT has been constituted by Union Cabinet to implement the decision of Supreme Court on large
amounts of money stashed abroad.
European Drug Report 2014: Trends and
developments released
EMCDDA released its report European Drug Report 2014: Trends and developments on 27 May 2014

Ahmed Maitiq sworn-in as the new Prime Minister of
Libya
Ahmed Maitiq was sworn-in as the new Prime Minister of Libiya on 26 May 2014.
Royal Thai Army announced military coup in
Thailand
The Royal Thai Army led by Commander-in-Chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha in fourth week of May
2014 announced military coup in Thailand
Petro Poroshenko won the Ukrainian Presidential
Elections
Petro Poroshenko won the Ukrainian Presidential Election held on 25 May 2014.
Film Winter Sleep honoured with Palme dOr Award
at 67th Cannes Film Festival
Winter Sleep, a film by Turkish director Nuri Bilge Ceylan honoured Palme d Or award at Cannes Film
Festival
Dalia Grybauskaite won the Presidential election of
Lithuania
Dalia Grybauskaite, the Iron Lady of Lithuania, on 25 May 2014 won the Presidential elections of
Lithuania.
Delhi government approved the Scheme of financial
help to children of prisoners
The government of Delhi on 26 May 2014 approved a scheme to provide a fixed amount of money to
children of imprisoned parents on a monthly basis.
IAF Aircraft MIG-21 crashed in Anantnag district of
South Kashmir
IAF MIG-21 crashed at Marhama Sangam in Bijbehara of Anantnag district in South Kashmir in which
pilot squadron leader Raghu Banshi died on board.
Sushma Swaraj became the first woman External
Affairs Minister of India
Sushma Swaraj became the first woman External Affairs Minister on 26 May 2014.
RBI tightened acquisition & merger rules for Non-
Banking Financial Companies
RBI tightened merger rules for non-bank finance companies
Foreign Exchange Reserves increased by 15.5
billion US dollar in 2014: RBI
Foreign exchange reserves increased by 15.5 billion US dollar in the financial year ended March
2014.
SDMC signed a MoU with GeoSpatial Delhi to
provide UPIC for South Delhi properties
SDMC signed MoU with GeoSpatial Delhi to give UPIC to properties in the civic bodys jurisdiction to
easier the process of property tax collection.
China won Uber Cup 2014 of badminton
China won 2014 Uber Cup title of badminton on 24 May 2014
Narendra Modi took oath as 15th Prime Minister of
India
Narendra Modi on 26 May 2014 was sworn-in as the 15th Prime Minister of India on along with 45-
member Council of Ministers at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
CSIR and IMD signed an agreement to develop
drishti system
CSIR and IMD signed a partnership agreement on 22 May 2014 for joint production of drishti system.
Japan won the Thomas Cup 2014 of badminton
Japan won 2014 Thomas Cup badminton
Russia and China vetoed UN resolution against
Syria
Russia and China exercised their veto power against a draft resolution which was intended to refer
the Syrian civil war to the ICC.
Indian management scholar Jitendra Vir Singh
appointed Dean of Business School at HKUST
An Indian management scholar Jitendra Vir Singh was appointed as the Dean of the School of
Business and Management at the HKUST.
INR appreciated to 11-month high to become the
best performing currency in Asia-Pacific region
Indian rupee becomes the best performing currency in Asia-Pacific region against US dollar so far in
2014.
NASA developed high-tech cages to carry rodents to
ISS
To carry rodents to ISS, NASA has developed high-tech cages that will help them to study long-term
effect of microgravity on mammalian physiology.
Gorakhdham Express derailed at Sant Kabirnagar
district in Uttar Pradesh killing 20 people
Gorakhdham Express rammed into a stationary goods train near Khalilabad in UP in which six bogies
were derailed.
Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 4-1 to win 10th
UEFA Champions League Football title
Real Madrid defeated its arch-rivals Atletico Madrid 4-1 at Lisbon to win their 10th UEFA Champions
League title and first since 2002.
One in Ten army soldiers in Britain are just 16 years
old: UKs Ministry of Defence
One in Ten army soldiers in Britain are just 16 years old: UKs Ministry of Defence
OVL and Rosneft signed a deal to explore
hydrocarbon in Arctic
ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL) and gas producer Rosneft signed a deal on 25 May 2014 to jointly
explore hydrocarbons in the offshore Arctic.
Anticipating India - The Best of National Interest
authored by Shekhar Gupta released
Shekhar Guptas book entitled Anticipating India - The best of national interest was released on 24
May 2014.
Singapore became the top source of FDI into India
replacing Mauritius: DIPP
Singapore became the top source of foreign direct investment (FDI) into India.
ONGC began first-ever drilling in Palar basin off the
coast of Chennai
ONGC has started drilling its first-ever well in the Palar basin at Chinnapuliyur village near Chennai.
Japan won AFC Womens Asian Football Cup 2014
Japan won AFC Women's Asian Cup title against Australia in Vietnam on 25 May 2014
TR Zeliang sworn-in as new Chief Minister of
Nagaland
TR Zeliang sworn-in as the new Chief Minister of Nagaland as the successor of Neiphiu Rio on 24
May 2014.
Malavath Poorna of Andhra became youngest
woman to climb Mount Everest
13-year and 11-month old girl, Poorna of Andhra Pradesh became the youngest woman to climb
Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world.
After 25 years Olive Ridley Conservation
Programme resumed in Tamil Nadu
After 25 years, Olive Ridley Conservation Programme was resumed on 23 May 2014 in Tamil Nadu
by Wildlife wing of the Forest Department.
Anti-Terrorism Day Observed across India on 21
May
Anti-Terrorism Day observed across India on 21 May 2014.
Floating hotel AB Celestial unveiled in Mumbai
Floating hotel named, AB Celestial, unveiled in Mumbai on 22 May 2014.
Italian scientists designed kidney dialysis machine
for newborn babies
Italian scientists designed kidney dialysis machine for newborn babie

Indian-American student Akhil Rekulapelli won
National Geographic Bee Championship
Indian-American student Akhil Rekulapelli on 21 May 2014 won the National Geographic Bee
championship in Washington, USA.
Spain suspended the 12th bull fight festival after
matadors got injured by bulls
Spain on 22 May 2014 suspended the 12th bull fight festival (called San Isidro festival in Spain) after
matadors got injured by bulls.
Project Mobile Seva under DeitY won the 2014
United Nations Public Service Award
The project Mobile Seva under DeitY on 21 May 2014 won second rank in the 2014 United Nations
Public Service Award.
Gujarat's monument Rani ki Vav to be digitally
recreated in Scotland
Monument of Gujarat Rani ki Vav will be digitally recreated in Scotland, United Kingdom under the
project called The Scottish Ten.
RBI permitted the banks to provide loans to
exporters with 10 years tenure
RBI allowed banks to provide loans with tenures of up to 10 years to exporters to help them ensure
capital flows to fulfill long-term contracts
World Turtle Day observed across the world on 23
May
World on 23 May observed World Turtle Day. The day is observed to encourage human efforts to help
tortoise survive.
Navies of India and Singapore started SIMBEX 14 in
Andaman Sea
Navies of India and Singapore started the 2014 edition of annual bilateral naval exercises named
SIMBEX 14 in Andaman Sea.
Tadvi won Silver Medal in 3000m race in Youth
Olympics Games Qualification event
Indias distance runner, Kisan Tadvi won silver in boys 3000m race in 2014 Youth Olympics Asian
Area Athletics Qualification event in Bangkok.
Indian Stock Market entered trillion dollar club
based on m-cap
Indian Stock Market entered trillion dollar club on 20 May 2014.
Former IB chief Rajiv Mathur became new CIC
Former IB chief, Rajiv Mathur took over as the new Chief Information Commissioner in the Central
Information Commission.
AFD extended 100 million euro Line of Credit to
IREDA
AFD extended Line of Credit of 100 million Euro to IREDA to be utilised for financing Renewable
Energy and Energy Efficiency projects in India.
Palaeontologists discovered the fossil of worlds
largest dinosaur in Patagonia, Argentina
Scientists discovered the world largest dinosaur fossils in Argentina
DGCA for the first time issued Standards of Services
Document
DGCA for the first time issued the Standards of Services Document enlisting services and
transactions offered by it to the public, operators and others.
Pre-1971 Bangladesh settlers should be treated as
Indians- Meghalaya High Court
Meghalaya High Court on 15 May 2014 ruled that the nationals of Bangladesh, who settled in the
state before 24 March 1971 should be treated as Indians.
RBI directed all banks to install disabled friendly
new ATMs
RBI directed all new ATMs to be installed by commercial banks from July 2014 onwards would
provide audible instructions and Braille keypads to customers.
Anandiben sworn-in as first woman Chief Minister of
Gujarat
Anandiben Patel was sworn-in as the first woman Chief Minister of Gujarat on 22 May 2014.
International Day for Biological Diversity 2014
observed across the world
International Day for Biological Diversity observed across the world on 22 May 2014.
K Rajendra Kumar appointed as new Director
General of Police of Jammu and Kashmir
K Rajendra Kumar on 21 May 2014 was appointed as new Director General of Police of Jammu and
Kashmir. He succeeded Ashok Prasad.
Snooker Champion Chitra nominated for Arjuna
Awards 2014
Snooker champion Chitra Magimairaj nominated for Arjuna awards announced by the Billiards and
Snooker Association of India (BSFI).
Narendra Kumar Verma selected as MD of ONGC
Videsh Ltd
Narendra Kumar Verma was selected as Managing Director of ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL) by Public
Enterprises Selection Board (PESB).
RBI eased gold import norms under 20:80 Scheme
The Reserve Bank of India allowed star houses (SRH) and premier trading houses (PTH) to import
gold under the 20: 80 Scheme.
J&K government approved scrapping of New
Recruitment Policy, 2011
J&K government scrapped the new Recruitment Policy that was implemented in the state two years
ago due to criticism.
Bharatiya Mahila Bank included in Second Schedule
of RBI Act, 1934
Bharatiya Mahila Bank included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and
became eligible for loans from RBI on bank rate.
Narendra Modi resigned as Gujarat CM to take over
as PM
Narendra Modi resigned as the Chief Minister of Gujarat to take over as the Prime Minister of India.
He designated Anandiben Patel as his successor.
President appointed Narendra Modi as Prime
Minister, Oath on May 26
President of India appointed Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister of India after he was declared as
leader of the BJP Parliamentary Party.
Dhubri Constituency in Assam registered highest
Voter Turnout in General Election 2014
Dhubri Parliamentary constituency in Assam registered the highest voter turnout in the General
Election 2014
UK based Marks & Spencer announced to open 100
stores in India
UK based Marks & Spencer announced that the company will open 100 stores in India by 2016.
Naveen Patnaik sworn-in as Chief Minister of Odisha
for fourth consecutive term
Naveen Patnaik was sworn-in as Chief Minister of Odisha at the Raj Bhavan, Bhubaneswar
Russia and China signed 30 year deal on natural gas
worth of 400 billion dollars
China signed a 30-year deal to buy Russian natural gas worth 400 billion US dollars in a financial
year.
WADA Foundation Board put Xenon & Argon gases
in the prohibited list
WADA has added Xenon and Argon gas into the list of Prohibited substances as they can be inhaled
to enhance performance by the athletes.
Pawan Chamling sworn-in as the Chief Minister of
Sikkim for record 5th term
Pawan Chamling of SDF sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Sikkim for a record fifth consecutive time.
PEMRA suspended three Geo TV Channels for
leveling allegations against ISI
Three television channels of Geo TV network of Pakistan were suspended by PEMRA committee on
allegation of defamation of intelligence agency, ISI.
Montek Singh Ahluwalia, the Planning Commission
Deputy Chairman Resigned
Montek Singh Ahluwalia resigned as the Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission of India on 17
May 2014.
China set up 1.6 billion dollars fund to support
maritime Silk Road development
China set up a 1.6 billion dollars fund that will support projects related to China's maritime Silk Road
development.

Election Commission announced results of 2014
Sikkim Assembly Elections
EC declared the results of 2014 assembly elections of Sikkim in which Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF)
led emerged as the largest party by winning 22 seats.
Jitan Ram Manjhi took oath as the Chief Minister of
Bihar
Jitan Ram Manjhi sowrn-in as the new Chief Minister of Bihar. Governor DY Patil administered his
oath of the office and secrecy.
India won two medals in Archery World Cup Stage 2
Indian men's recurve team on 18 May 2014 won Silver Medal in Archery World Cup Stage 2 at
Medellin, US.
Election Commission announced results of 2014
Odisha assembly elections
EC has declared the results of the 2014 assembly elections of Odisha in which the Biju Janata Dal
emerged as the largest party by winning 117 seats.
World Gold Council Gold Demand Trends Report
released
Gold Demand Trends January-March 2014 report released by World Gold Council says that gold
demand was almost unchanged in 1st quarter of 2014.
Language Martyrs Day observed on 19 May in Barak
Valley, Assam
Bhasha Shahid Diwas or Language Martyrs Day was observed in Barak Valley of Assam on 19 May
in remembrance of martyrs of language of the state.
Edinburgh University awarded honorary degree to
Former President APJ Abdul Kalam
Former President APJ Abdul Kalam awarded honorary degree by Edinburgh University
Thailand Army Chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha
declared to impose martial law
Commander-in-Chief of Royal Thai Army, General Prayuth Chan-ocha declared to impose martial law
in Thailand
Results of Arunachal Pradesh assembly elections
announced by ECI
Results of assembly election 2014 of Arunachal Pradesh was announced by ECI and INC emerged
as the largest party by winning 42 seats.
Andhra Pradesh assembly election results declared
by ECI
Andhra Pradesh assembly elections results were declared and Telugu Desam Party emerged as the
largest party with 117 seats in a house of 294 seats.
16th Lok Sabha Elections 2014 results declared
BJP emerged as the winner in the 16th Lok Sabha election by securing 282 seats of 543. The results
were declared on 16 May 2014.
American Cinematographer Gordon Willis deadat 82
American Cinematographer, Gordon Willis died at the age of 82 in Massachusetts, UK
Competition Appellate Tribunal upheld 630 crore
rupees penalty on DLF
Competition Appellate Tribunal (Compat) upheld a penalty of 630 crore rupees imposed on real estate
firm DLF slapped by CCI.
Brazil honoured 100 years of Indian cinema by
releasing two postage stamps
Brazil released two postage stamps to pay tribute to the 100 years of Indian cinema. The stamps
have been designed by Indian graphic designer.
Novak Djokovic won the Men's Italian Tennis Open
2014 for the third time
Novak Djokovic won the Men's Italian Tennis Open 2014 held in Rome, Italy on 18 May 2014.
PM Economic Advisory Council Chairman C
Rangarajan resigned
Prime Ministers Economic Advisory Council (PMEAC) Chairman Chakravarthi Rangarajan resigned
on 19 May 2014.
Serena Williams won the Women's Italian Tennis
Open 2014 for the third time
Serena Williams of US won the Women's Italian Tennis Open 2014 on 18 May 2014. She defeated
World No. 11 Sara Errani of Italy
N Srinivasan, the veteran nuclear scientist died
Nuclear scientist, N Srinivasan died on 18 May 2014.
Sistema Shyam Teleservices launched messaging
app MBuddy for feature phones
Sistema Shyam Teleservices launched a messaging app for low-end CDMA devices called MBuddy.
Swiss voters rejected the Minimum Wage Initiative
that introduced highest minimum wage in the World
Swiss citizens rejected an initiative that will introduce the highest minimum wage in the world.
Sir Jack Brabham, three-time F-1 champion died in
Australia
Three-time F1 world champion, Sir Jack Brabham died at the age of 88. He is the only driver, who
won a title by a car bearing his name.
15th Lok Sabha dissolved by the President of India
15th Lok Sabha has been dissolved by the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee on 18 May 2014 on
advice of the outgoing Union Cabinet.
Russi Mody, the former Tata Steels Chairman died
Russi Mody, a Padma Bhusan awardee and management guru who headed Tata Steel died in South
Kolkata at the age of 96.
Forbes Middle East released the second edition of
the List of Tops Indians in the Arab world 2014
Frobes Midde East Spcial edition of the top Indians in the Arab world ranking includes 170 Indians
Nabam Tuki sworn-in as the Chief Minister of
Arunachal Pradesh
Nabam Tuki sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh in Itanagar and his oath to the office
was administered by Nirbhay Sharma.
International Museum Day 2014 celebrated across
the world
International Museum Day was celebrated across the world on 18 May 2014.
A documentary titled Gandhi in Mexico: A look at
Non Violence screened at IIC
Documentary titled Gandhi in Mexico: A Look at Non Violence was screened at the India International
Centre (IIC) in New Delhi.
Nayak Committee to Review Governance of Boards
of Banks in India submitted its report to RBI
The committee to review Governance of Boards of Banks in India on 13 May 2014 submitted its report
to Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Pankaj Advani won CCI Biliards title
Pankaj Advani on 14 May 2014 won Cricket Club of India (CCI) Classic Billiards and Snooker
tournament.
Hockey India honoured heroes of 1975 World Cup
team
Hockey India (HI) honoured heroes of 1975 World Cup team on 14 May 2014.
Shah Rukh Khan featured on the cover page of
magazine Forbes Middle East
Shah Rukh Khan launched a special edition of Forbes Middle East in Dubai

Nitish Kumar resigned as Bihar Chief Minister
Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar tendered his resignation to the Governor of the state. He also
recommended dissolution of the Bihar Assembly.
Founder of Leela Group Hotels Krishnan Nair died
Krishnan Nair, founder of Leela Group of Hotels died at the age of 91 in Mumbai.
PM Manmohan Singh tendered his resignation to
President
Manmohan Singh resigned as the Prime Minister of India after his party faced a defeat in the 16th Lok
Sabha election.
Six workers injured after Hot water Spill from a valve
at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant
Six workers injured on 14 May 2014 after Hot water Spill from a valve at Kudankulam Nuclear Power
Plant.
President of Nigeria cancelled the visit to Chibok
Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan on 15 May 2014 cancelled the visit to Chibok
SC put an interim stay on iron ore mining operations
by 26 firms in Odisha
SC ordered interim stay on iron ore mining in Odisha by companies whose lease agreements have
expired and not renewed by state government.
Amul to set up five lakh litres per day capacity dairy
plant in Varanasi
Asia's biggest milk brand Amul on 14 May 2014 announced to set up a dairy processing plant in
Varanasi.
SC directed Mudgal panel to probe IPL spot fixing
scandal
SC has appointed Justice Mukul Mudgal panel to further probe the IPL betting or spot fixing scandal
that involves Narayanswamy Srinivasan and 12 others.
Apple and Google settled Smartphone patent war
Mobile phone industry giants Apple and Google on 16 May 2014 agreed to settle Smartphone Patent
war.
Kasturirangan Task Force on Waste to Energy
submitted its report to the Planning Commission
Kasturirangan Task Force on Waste to Energy submitted its report on 14 May 2014 to the Planning
Commission.
Grant Flower named as Pakistan batting coach
Former Zimbabwe batsman, Grant Flower has been named as the batting coach of Pakistan cricket
team for two years.
Plastic currency notes to be launched in 2015:
Raghuram Rajan
Governor of the Reserve Bank of India announced that plastic currency notes will be launched in
2015 after field trials in five cities.
Justice JS Khehar recused himself from hearing
Sahara Case
SC constituted a new bench to hear the case of the Sahara Chief in chit fund scam after Justice
Khehar requested the CJI to recuse him from the case.
AIBA approved Boxing India as the new provisional
member to represent India
AIBA Executive Committee approved Boxing India as a provisional new AIBA member to represent
India.
Sundaram BNP Paribas received ISAE recognition
Sundaram BNP Paribas Fund Services received ISAE Type II certification for maintaining high quality
operating model and having effective control systems.
MTS announced to provide free Wi-Fi in Gurgaon
Rapid Metro Rail
MTS announced on 14 May 2014 that it will provide free Wi-Fi in Gurgaon Rapid Metro Rail for six
months.
A.B. Pandya appointed as the Chairman of Central
Water Commission
Ashwin B. Pandya appointed as the Chairman of the Central Water Commission & ex-officio
Secretary of the Government of India.
Union Government extended Ban on LTTE for five
years
Government of India has extended the ban imposed on LTTE for five years under the provisions of
the Unlawful Activities (Prevention Act 1967).
Largest diamond of World and Mughal necklace to
be auctioned in Geneva
The largest flawless blue diamond of World and a rare Mughal necklace were auctioned by Christie
on 14 May 2014 in Geneva.
Sajai Singh appointed as President of International
Technology Law Association
The International Technology Law Association on 14 May 2014 appointed Sajai singh as the
President.
UN Envoy on Syria Lakhdar Brahimi resigned
UN Envoy on Syria Lakhdar Brahimi on 13 May 2014 submitted his resignation to UN Secretary-
General Ban Ki-moon in New York.
Revised NCR norms restrict tourism in Green zones
Revised norms of NCR Planning Board on 14 May 2014 restricted tourism in green zones in NCR.
Constitutional Scholar Sujit Choudhry appointed as
Dean of UC Berkeley Law school
An Indian-American Sujit Choudhry on 14 May 2014 was appointed as the dean of University of
California Berkeley, School of Law.
CISF inducted as associate member of HI
CISF was inducted as an associate member of Hockey India
World Migratory Bird Day observed across the world
World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) observed across the world on 10 11 May 2014
Candidates not disclosing information about assets
can be disqualified: SC
The Supreme Court held that Candidates fighting elections can be disqualified if they fail to disclose
the assets information.
Kamal Haasan led Indian delegation at 67th Cannes
International Film Festival
Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan leads the Indian delegation to the 67th Cannes International Film
Festival.
VRV Sriprasad appointed as MD of Volvo Buses
India
VRV Sriprasad appointed as the new MD of Volvo Buses India as successor of Manish Sahi, who
took the position as the Director-International business.
Qatar decided to abolish Sponsorship System for
foreign workers
Qatar announced that sponsorship system for foreign workers will be replaced by new system of
employment contracts.
Justice B S Chauhan appointed as the Chairman of
CWDT
Justice BS Chauhan appointed as the Chairman of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal as a
successor of Justice NP Singh.
After 500 years, Christopher Columbus's ship the
Santa Maria claimed to be found
After 500 years, Christopher Columbus's ship the Santa Maria was claimed to be found by
archaeological investigators led by Barry Clifford.
TechnoparkTBI selected for Golden Peacock
Award 2014
T-TBI has been chosen for the Special Commendation at the Golden Peacock National Training
Awards 2014 for conduct of Entrepreneurship training.
Report on Health for the worlds adolescents
released by WHO
Report on Health for the worlds adolescents was released on 14 May 2014 by World Health
Organisation (WHO).
Moldova & Georgia to sign EU Association
Agreement on 27 June 2014
Moldova and Georgia on 13 May 2014 agreed to sign European Union (EU) Association Agreement
on 27 June 2014.
Meghalaya Government banned rat-hole coal mining
& coal transportation in the State
Government of Meghalaya to comply with an order of the National Green Tribunal banned rat-hole
mining and transportation of coal throughout the state.
Coal mine pit collapsed in Soma, Turkey
A coal pit collapsed in Soma of western Turkey. About 205 miners were killed in the incident and the
search operation is still on.
Google must amend search results on request:
European Court
The European Court ruled that Google must amend some of its search results at the request of
ordinary people.
SC Collegium recommended Gopal Subramaniam
and RF Nariman to be appointed as SC judges
The Supreme Court Collegium on 13 May 2014 recommended the names of Gopal Subramaniam and
RF Nariman to be elevated as judges of the Supreme Court.
Odisha government inked agreement with TiE
Silicon Valley
Odisha government signed an agreement with the TiE Silicon Valley as a part of effort to develop IT
hub in the state and attract US investment.
US Senate confirmed Indira Talwani as federal judge
in Massachusetts
Indian American Indira Talwanis name was confirmed as a federal judge in Massachusetts by US
Senate.
Chinese premier Li Keqiang official visit to Africa
concluded
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang eight day official visits to four nations of African continent starting on 4
May 2014 concluded on 11 May 2014.
Cipla announced to invest in Chase
Pharmaceuticals to develop Alzheimer's drug
Indian Pharma major Cipla Limited on 11 May 2014 announced to invest in US based Chase
Pharmaceuticals to develop Alzheimer's drug.
President Pranab Mukherjee gave his assent to
Whistleblowers Protection Bill 2011
The President of India gave his assent to the Whistleblowers Protection Bill 2011 and with his assent
the Bill became a law.
Donetsk and Luhansk leaders declared
independence from Ukraine
Leaders of Donetsk and Luhansk on 12 May 2014 declared Donetsk and Luhansk region in the
Eastern Ukraine as sovereign and independent State.
India to become the third largest oil consumer by
2025: US EIA
India will become the worlds third largest oil consumer by 2025 according to the US Energy
Information Administration.
Kristin Lund of Norway became first-ever woman to
head a UN Peacekeeping Force
Kristin Lund of Norway became fist women in UN history to be appointed as Force Commander in the
United Nations peacekeeping operation.
Unique enzyme SOD discovered by CSIR to increase
shelf life of fruits and vegetables
A Unique enzyme Super Oxide Dismutase (SOD) was discovered by Council of Scientific and
Industrial Research (CSIR).
Lieutenant General Dalbir Singh Suhag appointed as
28th COAS
Union Government on 13 May 2014 appointed Lieutenant General Dalbir Singh Suhag as the 28th
Chief of Army Staff (COAS).
Former Israel PM Olmert sentenced to imprisonment
in corruption case
Ehud Olmert, the former Prime Minister of Israel sentenced to six years in prison for corrupt practices
in real estate projects by a Court.
Oscar winning Swedish Film Director Malik
Bendjelloul died
Swedish film director, Malik Bendjelloul died at the age of 36 in Stockholm.
Bombay High Court ordered Maharashtra
government to revise the electoral rolls
The Bombay High Court ordered the Maharashtra government to revise the electoral rolls
NASA Simulator successfully Recreated Space Dust
Scientists reproduced the processes that occur in the atmosphere of the red giant star and lead to the
formation of planet-forming interstellar dust.
RBI allowed bank branches abroad to sell structured
products
RBI has allowed the overseas branches of domestic banks to offer structured derivatives even if the
products are not allowed in India, at present.
Indsur Nevron acquired CDA Contracts in UK
Mumbai based Indsur Group acquired a leading British thermal engineering company CDA Contracts
Ltd.
Worlds first Electric Plane E-Fan completed its first
flight
The Worlds first battery-powered named E-Fan successfully completed its first flight.
EC nod to government for naming new Army chief
Election Commission gave its nod to the Defence Ministry to initiate the process of appointment of the
next Army Chief.
Imperial War Museum of UK launched online
database of World War-I
Imperial War Museum of the United Kingdom (UK) on 11 May 2014 launched an ambitious online
database of the World War-I (WW-I).
6.5 Million Jobs globally provided by Renewable
Energy in 2013: IRENA
A new study Renewable Energy and Jobs Annual Review 2014 was released by the International
Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) on 11 May 2014.
Delhi L-G Najeeb Jung constituted High Powered
Committee to look into Delhi-NCR pollution
Delhi Lieutenant Governor set up a High Powered Committee to look into the pollution levels in Delhi
and suggest steps to reduce its levels in the city.
Manipur won Senior National Women's Football
Champions title
Manipur defeated defending champions Orissa to clinch the Senior National Womens Football
Championships title at Golaghat Stadium in Assam.
President conferred National Florence Nightingale
Awards on 35 nursing personnel
President of India conferred National Florence Nighangle Awards 2014 on 35 nursing personnel from
across the country for their meritorious services.
Maria Sharapova defeated Simona Halep to win
Madrid Open title
Russias Maria Sharapova won the Mutua Madrid Open Tennis title by defeating Romanian Simona
Halep 1-6, 6-2, 6-3 in the finals.
Vikaram Sunderam won Best Chef in the Mid-
Atlantic of James Beard Awards 2014
Indian-American chef Vikaram Sunderam won the prestigious James Beard Awards 2014.
International Nurses Day 2014 observed across the
world
International Nurses Day was observed across the world on 12 May 2014 to mark contributions of
nurses towards peoples health.
UP government ordered magisterial inquiry into
group clashes in Meerut
UP government ordered a magisterial inquiry into the Meerut group clashes. The inquiry will be
conducted by Meerut DM, Randeep Rinwa.
ANC won the South African Elections for the fifth
successive term
African National congress (ANC) won the national election 2014 with 62.2 percent of votes.
Save the Children, an international NGO released
State of the World Mother Report
Save the Children an international NGO released its 15th annual report of State of the Worlds
Mother.
Rafael Nadal won Madrid Open Title
Rafael Nadal won his 27th ATP World Tour Masters 1000 title at Mutua Madrid Open final after Kei
Nishikori was forced to withdraw with a back injury.
Hinduja Brothers emerged richest in UK
London-based Hinduja brothers emerged richest in UK in the Super-Rich list. They replaced Lakshmi
Mittal and Alisher Usmanov to top the list.
Indian documentary 'Silent Screams' won three
awards at US festival
Documentary film, Silent ScreamsIndias Fight Against Rape has won three awards at 2014 New
York Festivals International TV and Film Awards.
Caparo Group won International Business of the
Year award 2014
Caparo Group won the International Business of the Year award 2014
Chances of El Nino would exceed 65 percent this
year: US Climate Prediction Center
The US Climate Prediction Center updated that the chances of El Nino developing will exceed from
50 percent to 65 percent.
OSullivan named as Snookers Player of the Year
Ronnie O'Sullivan was named snooker's Player of the Year at the sport's annual awards ceremony in
London on 8 May 2014.
Scientists created first living Organism that
transmits added Letters in DNA
Bacterium, whose genetic material contains three pairs of DNA letters instead of two engineered by
scientists.
K Natarajan took over as 21st Command of Coast
Guard Region (A&N)
Inspector General K Natarajan took over as the 21st Commander of the Coast Guard Region
(Andaman and Nicobar) as a successor of VSR Murthy.
South Sudan Government and Rebel army signed a
peace deal
The South Sudan Government and rebel army signed a peace deal on 9 May 2014.
Indian Railways launched a book entitled India
Junction A Window to the Nation
Book entitled India Junction A Window to the Nation was released by Arunendra Kumar, the
Chairman of Railway Board.
Indian companies are not permitted to raise External
Commercial Borrowings: RBI
RBI in its notification barred eligible Indian companies from raising ECB from overseas
branches/subsidiaries of Indian banks.
SEBI exempted Etihad from making open offer in Jet
deal
SEBI exempted Etihad Airways from making open offer in the Jet deal as purchase of 24% stake of
Jet Airlines doesnt amount to change in ownership.
Indias Punj Lloyd won Expressway project in
Yemen
Punj Lloyd, Indian construction major won a 1270 crore rupees expressway project in Yemen
BHEL commissions Gas Turbine Generating Unit in
Oman
BHEL successfully commissioned 126 MW Gas Turbine Generating unit at Qarn Alam-3 power
project of Petroleum Development Oman.
Five Nuclear Powers signed a protocol on Central
Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free-Zone Treaty
The United States, Russia, China, Britain and France signed a protocol to the Central Asian Nuclear-
Weapon-Free-Zone Treaty.
Archana Ramasundaram appointed as first Woman
Additional Director of CBI
Senior IPS Officer Archana Ramasundaram on 8 May 2014 appointed as first Woman Additional
Director of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Janardhan
Reddy died
Former Andhra Pradesh CM Nedurumilli Janardhan Reddy died on 9 May 2014
Post Haste: Quintessential India written by B.G.
Verghese
A book Post Haste: Quintessential India written by B.G. Verghese was released on 1 May 2014 at
India International Centre in Delhi.
Scientist created First realistic virtual universe
called ILLUSTRIS
Scientists on 8 May 2014 created the first realistic virtual Universe using a computer simulation called
Illustris.
SC ordered CBI probe into Saradha chit fund scam
SC has ordered CBI inquiry into multi-crore Saradha chit fund scam that happened in West Bengal,
Odisha and Assam.
Vietnam accused China to place an oil rig near
Paracel island
Vietnam on 6 May 2014 accused China to place an oil rig near Paracel islands.
New dancing frog species found in Western Ghats
Species of dancing frogs discovered in the Western Ghats of southern India. The name was derived
due to unusual kicks that they use to attract the mates.
Two Indian-Americans Manjusha P. Kulkarni and
Ranjana P. selected for Champions of Change
Two Indian-Americans Manjusha P. Kulkarni and Ranjana Paintal on 7 May 2014 were selected for
Champions of Change by the White House.
Indian-American Mitul Kadakia won 2014 Gregory
Bradeb Memorial Fellow of the Year Award
Indian-American cardiologist Mitul Kadakia won the prestigious 2014 Gregory Bradeb Memorial
Fellow of the Year Award.
DGCA approved the Flying License of AAIPL
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on 7 May 2014 approved the flying license of AirAsia
India Private Limited (AAIPL)

Dennis Lillee left Cricket Australia coaching post
over pay hike
Australian Test great Dennis Lillee and mentor of Mitchell Johnson's quit his post at Cricket Australia
after being refused a pay rise.
IAA received International Arch of Europe Award
IAA was awarded with the 2014 International Arch of Europe Award for quality and technology in Gold
Category.
India honoured with New Frontiers Award 2014
Arabian travel Market (ATM) awarded India with New Frontiers Award 2014 on 8 May 2014
DGCA issued Guidelines to Operators for Real Time
Tracking of Aircrafts
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on 7 May 2014 issued guidelines to operastors for Real
Time Tracking of Aircrafts.
Travel planning Portal Tripigator.com launched in
Partnership with Incredible India
Tripigator.com, a travel planning portal was launched on 5 May 2014 in Delhi in partnership with
Incredible India of Ministry of Tourism.
Pakistan test-fired Hataf-III Ghaznavi missile
Pakistan successfully test-fired surface-to-surface Ballistic Missile Hataf-III Ghaznavi during war
exercises of Armys Strategic Force Command.
Air quality in worlds cities deteriorating: WHO
WHO claimed that quality of air in most cities worldwide that monitor outdoor (ambient) air pollution
failed to meet WHO guidelines for safe levels.
Forbes 11th annual Global 2000 list released
Forbes 11th annual Global 2000 list of the biggest, most powerful and most valuable companies in the
world.
New species of snake Himalayanus discovered in
Himalayas
A new species of brownish pit viper (snake) named Himalayanus was discovered by the Chinese
scientists.
Waqar Younis appointed as head coach of Pakistan
cricket team
Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed the former fast bowler of Pakistan, Waqar Younis as the
national coach of the national team of Pakistan.
US to induct Chinese railroad workers into Hall of
Honour
US on 7 May 2014 announced that it will induct about 12000 Chinese workers into Hall of Honour.
Climate Change effecting nutrient content of staple
crops: Study
Scientists claimed that increased level of CO2 emissions will affect nutrient content in some of the
worlds staple food items like Wheat and Rice.
SC banned Jallikattu and bullock cart races
SC banned use of bulls for Jallikattu events or bullock-cart races across the country. It said that even
bulls have rights against torture.
My Years with Rajiv and Sonia written by R.D.
Pradhan
A book My Years with Rajiv and Sonia written by R.D.Pradhan released on 27 March 2014.
WHO declared outbreak of Polio as World Health
Emergency
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on 5 May 2014 declared outbreak of polio as a World Health
Emergency.
SC quashed Kerala law on Mullaperiyar dam and
ordered water level can be raised
SC quashed law passed by Kerala Assembly on the Mullaperiyar dam and said that water level of the
dam can be raised to 142 feet.
Suspected Boko Haram Islamist militants have
abducted more than 200 girls from Nigeria
Suspected Boko Haram Islamist militants abducted more than 200 girls from north-eastern Nigeria
from April 2014 aged between 12 and 15.
Virat Kohli ranked no 1 in ICC One Day International
rankings
Virat Kohli was ranked no 1 in ICC list of One Day International (ODI) ranking released in Dubai on 4
May 2014.
Book entitled A Stamp Is Born authored by C. R.
Pakrashi released
A book entitled A Stamp is Born authored by C. R. Pakrashi was released by Vice President of India,
M Hamid Ansari.
Constitutional Court of Thailand ordered PM
Yingluck Shinawartra to step down
Constitutional Court of Thailand ruled that the Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawartra must step down
over abuse of her power.
Arctic Summer written by novelist Damon Galgut
Arctic Summer written by Novelist Damon Galgut was released on 6 March 2014.
RBI allowed the minors of age above 10 years to
open Savings bank accounts
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 6 May 2014 issued the guidelines to allow the minors of age above...
Mark Selby won World Snooker Championship 2014
Mark Selby of England won World Snooker Championship title 2014 on in Sheffield, England.
Kuwait renewed crude supply contracts with BPCL
Kuwait has renewed two crude oil supply contracts with Indias BPCL and BORL of worth up to 3.7
billion dollars a year.
Improve the Business Environment in India report
released
A report of Commerce and Industry Ministry described Gujarat model of land acquisition as the best in
the country.
BCCI suspended RCA & appointed ad-hoc body to
run its Cricket Affairs
BCCI suspended RCA and appointed an ad-hoc body to run the states cricket affairs. The action was
taken after Lalit Modi was elected as RCA President.
SC upheld validity of Right to Education Act
SC upheld the constitutional validity of the Right to Education Act and said that the Act will not apply
to unaided minority institutions.
Internet to have 3 billion users by end of 2014: ITU
report
United Nations ITU claimed that by the end of 2014 the world will have about 3 billion internet users,
with two-thirds of them from the developing world.
Prime Minister of Slovenia resigned
Prime Minister of Slovenia, Alenka Bratusek resigned on 5 May 2014
Government approval not required to probe senior
bureaucrats on corruption charges: SC
Constitutional Bench of SC held that prior sanction of government is not required to probe the senior
bureaucrats on corruption charges.
Royal Navy Submarine Service appointed first
female submariners
Royal Navy Submarine Service of UK for the first time appointed female submariners.

Elena Baltacha, the former British Tennis player
died due of liver cancer
Elena Baltacha, the former British No 1 tennis player died of liver cancer at the age of 30.
US approved Diplomatic Mission for Syrian
opposition in Washington
The Obama administration gave approval for the Syrian opposition to open a formal diplomatic
mission in the US.
Dipika Pallikal ranked 10th in Women Squash
Association rankings
Dipika Pallikal ranked 10 in the Womens Squash Association (WSA) rankings released on 4 May
2014.
New Element 117 named Ununseptium set to join
the periodic table
New Element 117 which is temporarily called Uunseptium with 117 protons set to join periodic table.
Martin Klizan won Munich ATP title
Martin Kilzan won Munich ATP tournament in Germany by defeating Fabio Fognini 2-6, 6-1, 6-2.
Nobel Laureate economist Gary Becker died at 93
Nobel Laureate economist Gary Becker died at the age of 93 due to illness in Chicago.
Panama Vice President Juan Carlos Varela won the
Presidential Election
Vice-president of Panama Juan Carlos Varela on 4 May 2014 won the presidential election.
Sania Mirza and Cara Black won WTA Portugal Open
2014
Sania Mirza and Cara Black won the WTA Portugal Open 2014 Womens doubles title held in Oeiras,
Portugal.
Secretary of the DBT, K. VijayRaghavan elected a
foreign associate of the USNAS
The Secretary of the DBT, Krishnaswamy VijayRaghavan on 4 May 2014 elected a foreign associate
of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences (USNAS).
Ahmet Sik won UNESCO Guillermo Cano World
Press Freedom Prize 2014
Turkish investigative journalist Ahmet Sik won the 2014 UNESCO Guillermo Cano World Press
Freedom Prize.
First indigenous air-to-air missile Astra successfully
test fired over Arabian Sea
First indigenously developed air-to-air missile Astra successfully test fired on 4 May 2014 from a
Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jet over the Arabian Sea off Goa.
World Press Freedom Day observed across the
world
World Press Freedom Day was observed on 3 May 2014 across the world
Four Indians won Harvard Business School New
Venture Competition awards
Four Indians won the Harvard Business School New Venture Competition (NVC) awards worth over
300000 dollars.
Ranbaxy recalled allergy-relief drug in US due to
defective packaging
Ranbaxy recalled an allergy-relief drug in the United States after finding defects in packing in
February 2014.
Trap Shooter, Manavjit Sandhu ranked at third spot
in ISSF World Ranking
Indian trap shooter Manavjit Singh Sandhu jumped to the third spot in the world rankings from 16th
after winning gold at the ISSF World Cup in Tucson.
HAL handed over Dornier 228 light-weight aircraft
Nabhrathna to DRDO
State-run aerospace firm HAL on 2 May 2014 handed over a Dornier light-weight aircraft to the
DRDO.
US Government announced 1.2 million US dollar aid
for Ukrainian Journalist
The United States on 2 May 2014 announced 1.2 million US dollar aid package for Ukrainian
Journalists.
US Government appointed Indian-American Jawahar
Kaliani to OCC, Department of Treasury
US Government on 2 May 2014 appointed Indian-American Jawahar Kaliani to the Office of the
Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Department of Treasury.
SIT formed to probe killings of people in Kokrajhar
and Baska districts of Assam
SIT formed in Assam to investigate killing of civilians in Kokrajhar and Baksa districts to look into the
conspiracy and mastermind behind the killings.
SC to NTPC and BSES: Sort out dispute over the
payments
SC directed NTPC and BSES to sort out dispute over payments to ensure that people of Delhi do not
suffer power cuts due to it.
Union Cabinet approved the Polavaram Project
The Union Cabinet on 1 May 2014 approved the proposal for setting up of the Polavaram Project
Authority (PPA).
President conferred Gallantry Awards
President of India conferred Gallantry Awards on 55 personnel for their distinguished service and
bravery at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
India successfully test-fired Akash missile from ITR
Complex in Chandipur
India on 2 May 2014 successfully test fired indigenously-developed surface-to-air Akash missile from
the ITR at Chandipur.
Senate Republican blocked increase in the minimum
wage Bill
US Senate Republicans on 30 April 2014 blocked a Bill to increase the federal minimum wage for the
first time since 2009.
Delhi got its first Dolby Atmos audio technology
Delhi received its first Dolby Atmos audio technology, in its one of the oldest Cinema, named Delite
Cinemas
First Gurudwara to be built in Johannesburg
City of Johannesburg agreed to allow construction of a place of worship in form of a full-fledged
Gurudwara in the city.
Election Queue Management System introduced in
India
The Election Queue Management System, a first of its kind initiative in the country in Budwan district,
West Bengal.
India dropped to 78 in latest Freedom of the press
2014
India dropped to 78 in the latest Freedom of the press 2014.
Archaeologists discovered a granary at Rakhigarhi
in Haryana
Granary with walls of mud-bricks discovered by archaeologists during excavation at Rakhigarhi village
a Harappan civilisation site, in Haryana.
India ranked no 1 in Twenty20 International Team
ranking
India ranked no 1 in ICC Twenty20 International Team rankings by replacin
CEO of Ford Motor Co Alan Mulally announced to
resign on 1 July 2014
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ford Motor Co Alan Mulally announced to retire on 1 July 2014
US Senate confirmed Manish Shah as federal judge
in Illinois
US senate confirmed name of Manish Shah as Federal Judge in Illinois. He was confirmed by the
Senate by 95-0 votes.
Worlds highest tunnel for high-speed train opened
in China
Worlds highest tunnel for high-speed train in northwest China at an altitude of 3607.4 metres became
operational.
India-made EVMs to be used in Namibias
Presidential polls
Government of Namibia purchased 3400 India-made EVMs for use in the countries Presidential
Election, scheduled in November 2014.
Air India will join Star Alliance in July 2014
Air India announced on 1 May 2014 to join largest global airlines network Star Alliance in July 2014.
NBA banned Donald Sterling, team owner of Los
Angeles Clippers for life after racist remark
NBA banned Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life and fined him 2.5 million dollars over
an alleged racist remark in the stand.
SC reconstituted SIT headed by Justice MB Shah to
probe into Black Money Cases
SC reconstituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to monitor probe into the black money case
under the chairmanship of retired judge MB Shah.
Antimicrobial resistance: global report on
surveillance Report by WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) released a report Antimicrobial resistance: global report on
surveillance on 30 April 2014.
IIT Guwahati placed under 50 years old institutes in
Times Higher Education 100 rakings 2014
IIT-Guwahati ranked at the 87th position among the top 100 world universities under 50 years of age.
UN study titled Violence against women in politics
released
The study titled Violence against women in politics was released by the Centre for Social Research
and UN Women
Deadline ended for non-CTS cheques in Chennai
The frequency of clearance of cheque was reduced from three sessions in a week to two days
(Mondays and Fridays only) in Chennai.
The Candidate written by Anirudh Bhattacharyya
The candidate was written by Indian Journalist Anirudh Bhattacharya.
British actor Bob Hoskins died at 71
British actor Bob Hoskins died of pneumonia at the age of 71 in London.
Michael Hudson McHugh, the ex-Australian judge
appointed as arbitrator by SC
SC appointed Hudson McHugh as 3rd arbitrator to resolve dispute of Centre and Reliance Industries
Ltd (RIL) on KG basin.
For the first time London got its Web Domain name
.London
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London on 29 April 2014 got its domain name .london for the first time.
George Clooney stepped down from UN role
George Clooney stepped down from his role as UNs Messenger of Peace amid the reports of his
engagement Amal Alamuddin.
The Indo-French DanSe DialogueS dance festival
celebrated across India
Indo-French DanSe DialogueS festival celebrated across the seven cities in India
TDSAT allowed intra-circle 3G roaming and quashed
fines on Bharti, Vodafone and Idea
The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) on 29 April 2014 allowed intra
circle 3G roaming for service providers.
Increase in extreme wet and dry spells in South
Asian monsoon: Stanford Study
The South Asian monsoon has been experiencing dangerous increase in extreme wet and dry spells
since 1980.
Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana scheme
launched in UAE
MGPSY was launched in UAE in tie up of a leading Indian financial and health care service player
and the UAE Exchange.
Rape victim statement should be directly recorded
by judicial magistrate within 24 hours: SC
SC directed that statement of rape victims should be directly recorded by a judicial magistrate within
24 hours instead of police officials.
Petition filed in Court of Pakistan to prove Bhagat
Singh's innocence
To prove innocence of Bhagat Singh in the murder case of the Lahore SSP, John P Saunders in
1928, a FIR was registered in Pakistan.
India emerged as Worlds third largest economy in
2011: WB Report
India emerged as third largest economy of the World in 2011 in terms of the Purchasing Power Parity
NGT prohibited dumping of sewage and waste
material at Dheerpur Wetlands
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on 29 April 2014 prohibited dumping of sewage and waste
materials at wetlands.
Facebook launched FB Newswire for journalists
Facebook launched FB Newswire for journalists on 24 April 2014.
Scientists developed World's First Solar Jet Fuel
Scientists on 29 April 2014 for the first time developed Solar Jet Fuel using Sunlight, water and
carbon dioxide (Co2)
SAIL bagged RVNL contracts for rail line projects in
country
SAIL bagged contracts to supply over 1.17 lakh tonnes of rails for two global tenders for major
upcoming passenger rail line projects in India.
Wimbledon announced 10.8 percent increase in
Prize Money
Wimbledon prize amount for 2014 has been increased by 10.8 percent to 25 million Pound.
Sharath Gayakwad won 2 Bronze, 1 silver at IDM
Berlin 2014
Paralympic swimmer Sharath Gayakwad won two Bronze and single Silver at the IDM Berlin 2014.
Arch to be built over Chernobyl to safeguard
citizens from radioactive dust
Ukranian Government on 28 April 2014 announced to build a arch over Chernobyl to protect its
citizens from radioactive dust
UN and IOC signed agreement to promote peace and
economic development
UN and IOC signed an agreement to use the power of sports to promote peace and economic
development.
EU imposed temporary ban on Indian Alphonso
mangoes and 4 vegetables
EU imposed a temporary ban on import of Alphonso mangoes and four vegetables from India. The
ban will come into effect from 1 May 2014.

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