Current Affairs 23rd January 2014 | Mars had Life Friendly Fresh water

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Current Affairs 23rd January 2014 | Mars had Life Friendly Fresh water

Indian American Prof.Rakesh Khurana, appointed as Dean of Havard College

23.01.2014: Indian American Prof.Rakesh Khurana, appointed as Dean of Havard College. He will take charge from 1st July 2014. With this appointment, Khurana has joined the long list of Indian origin academicians who has assumed the leadership roles at the renowned global universities.

IBM Server Division Purchased by China’s Lenovo for $ 2.3 billion

23.01.2013: IBM Server Division Purchased by China’s Lenovo for $ 2.3 billion. This deal is for x86 servers, designed for corporate data systems, will support 7500 IBM jobs globally including plants in the Taiwan, china and United States.

New Non Executive Chairman of 3i’s India Business is Arun Nanda

23.01.2014: New Non Executive Chairman of 3i’s India Business is Arun Nanda. 3i is an international investor with over 12 billion pounds of assets under management focusing on debt management, infrastructure and private equity.

Shane Warne appointed as a specialist Spin Consultant for Australia team

23.01.2014: Shane Warne appointed as a specialist Spin Consultant for Australia team. He has appointed to support Darren Lehmann ahead of Australian Campaign in World T20. This T20 will be played in Bangladesh. Australia need to play 3 T20 matches against South Africa. These matches will be held on 9th March, 12th March and 14th March 2014. In the list of International Cricket council, Australia stood at 8th place. Capital of T20 Australia team will be George Bailey. Coach of this team is Lehmann.

Delhi Centre of Innovation Hub Launched at National science Centre

23.01.2014: Delhi Centre of Innovation Hub Launched at National science Centre by Sam Pitroda. He is the Adviser to the Prime Minister on Public Information and Chairman to NIC (National Innovation council). Objective of this hub is to meet the requirements of budding innovators and Scientists in the country.

Mars had Life Friendly Fresh water

23.01.2014: Earlier ASA Mars Rover discovered that Mars had Life Friendly Fresh water. Now this was confirmed by NASA scientists. Mars is too cold now to have liquid water needed for life. Scientist had a proof of evidence for water activity on the planet from Satellite images of valleys and analysis of rocks by the Rovers.

Advanced Light Helicopter Launched by Dinsha Patel

23.01.2014: Advanced Light Helicopter Launched by Dinsha Patel, Minister of Mines. Name of this Helicopter is Garuda Vasuda. This was launched from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Bangalore. This was dedicated to the nation. It is dedicated in the category Garuda Vasudha a Dhruv Category.

First Telugu Movie, to be released in DTH along with Theatre release

23.01.2014: Minukumanna Minugurulu, First Telugu Movie, to be released in DTH along with theatre release. This movie will release on 24th January 2014 on theatres and on Airtel Digital TV at 3.00 hrs. This will be available in Airtel Digital TV for 5 days. For this consumer need to pay Rs.100 per day.

First Public University to accept the fee in Bitcoin Currency is Cumbria University

23.01.2014: First Public University to accept the fee in Bitcoin Currency is Cumbria University. Bitcon currency payment of fee is acceptable to 2 new courses on the roles of complimentary currencies in Economic system. These courses will be taught for summer this year at the institute for Leadership and Sustainability (IFLAS). Bitcon currency is online currency and Payment system which enables the international transmission of funds.

A ceasefire agreement between South Sudan Government and Rebels

23.01.2014: A Ceasefire agreement was signed between South Sudan Government and Rebels. Deal between two sides on cessation of hostilities and question of the detainees took place in Addis Ababa which is the Ethiopian Capital. To end fighting within 24 hours, deal has asked. As a part of the deal Government has agreed to release 11 officials Close to Machar.

USA allowed Sikh Military Man to wear Religious clothing

23.01.2014: As per the new policy of USA, Sikh Military man can wear Religious clothing, head scarfs, and turbans along with their uniform. Policy is updated on 23rd January 2014. Main aim is to improve member of Sikh Community people in the USA military.

Rs.1000 Minimum Monthly Pension plan approved by Union Finance Ministry

23.01.2014: Rs.1000 Minimum Monthly Pension plan approved by Union Finance Ministry. This pension plan is for workers of the organised sector under EPS – 95. This proposal will benefit 27lakh pensioners. Proposal will effect from 1st April 2014. To ensure this minimum monthly pension, Government will provide an additional contribution of Rs.1200 crores.

UN Award for Sustainable tourism achieved by Kerala

23.01.2014: UN Award for Sustainable tourism achieved by Kerala. This award was conferred for creating innovative initiatives for sustainable tourism. This is the first time India won this award.