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Current Affairs 29^th January 2014 | Edward Snowden, Former Norwegian Minister, Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Edward Snowden, Former Norwegian Minister, Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

29.01.2014: In the letter of Norwegian Nobel Committee, it was mentioned that Edward Snowden, Former Norwegian Minister, Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize. He was nominated for his contribution to revealing extreme level of Surveillance by nations against the citizens and other nations.

New Prime Minister of Tunisia is Mehdi Jomma

29.01.2014: New Prime Minister of Tunisia is Mehdi Jomma. On 29^th January 2014, he had taken sworn as PM of Tunisia, New technocratic government.

Marissa Mayer’s, Yahoo Inc’s CEO, estimated Net Worth is $ 310 millions

29.01.2014: Wealth X is A Global Wealth Intelligence and Prospecting Company stated that Marissa Mayer’s, Yahoo Inc’s CEO, estimated Net Worth is $ 310 million. Her net worth is based on the most recent publicly available disclosure of her shares and options as well as her residential and prospecting company.

World’s First Carmaker to produce More than 10 million Vehicles in a year is Toyota Motor Corp

29.01.2014: World’s First Carmaker to produce More than 10 million Vehicles in a year is Toyota Motor Corp. Toyota groups include Hino Motors limited and Daihatsu Motors Company. Company had shown the global output growth 2.1 % from previous to 10.1 million units in 2013.

Hybrid diesel 150cc bike was launched by Hero MotoCorp

29.01.2014: Hybrid diesel 150cc bike RNT was launched by Hero MotoCorp. Company also plant to introduce several other models in 2014-15. Xtreme Sports and Dash (110cc Scooter) model bikes are based on the exiting platforms and 250cc bike HXR250R, Leap (Hybrid Scooter) and RNT are new products of the company.

New CEO & MD of Tata Global Beverages Limited (TGBL) is Ajoy Misra

29.01.2014: New CEO & MD of Tata Global Beverages Limited (TGBL) is Ajoy Misra. Currently he is acting as Deputy CEO and Executive Director of TGBL. His appointment will come into effect from 1^st April 2014.

GVK Signed to acquire Aragen Biosciences

29.01.2014: GVK Signed to acquire Aragen Biosciences. Aragen Biosciences is an US based Pre- Clinical Contract Research Organisation (CRO). Agreement is to buy 65% stakes of the firm. As per the agreement, rest of the stake will take within 2 years.

To set up World’s Largest Ultra Solar Power Project MoU was signed by 6 PSUs

29.01.2014: To set up World’s Largest Ultra Solar Power Project MoU was signed by 6 PSUs (Public Sector Units). Capacity of this power project is 4000 MW. This will set up in Rajasthan. It will take 7 to 8 years to complete the project. REIL (Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited) share is 3 %, SJVNL (Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam) share is 16 %, Power Grid share is 16 %, SSL (Solar Energy Corporation of India) share is 16 %, SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India) share is 23%, BHEL share is 26 %.

Manmohan Singh, inaugurated National Waqf Development Corporation Limited

29.01.2014: Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh, inaugurated National Waqf Development Corporation Limited (NAWADCO). This is a new Central Public sector enterprise in New Delhi. Authorised share capital of this corporation is Rs.500 crores. This corporation will work for the development of waqf properties for the community welfare. It also helps to facilitate financial resources for the development of waqf properties for community development purposes in a joint venture with Mutawallis, Union Territaory Waqf Boards and the state.

RBZ announced Indian Rupee as a Legal Tender

29.01.2014: To circulate in the country of Zimbabwe, RBZ (Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe) had announced Indian Rupee as a legal tender. Along with Indian Rupee other 3 Asian currencies also will act as legal tender in Zimbabwe. Other Asian Currencies are Australia, Japan and China. Now it is free to open accounts in Japanese Yens, Indian Rupees, Australian Dollars and Chinese Yarns in the banks of Zimbabwe.

100 dead Olive Ridley Turtles Found at the shore of Nagapattinam

29.01.2014: Since December 2013, 100 dead Olive Ridley Turtles Found at the shore of Nagapattinam. These are found by Tree Foundation. It is an NGO engaged in conservation of the sea turtle. During the same period 21 turtles were washed ashore in Pondicherry. Fishing villages received directions from Fisheries department that they need to cut their nets to free trapped turtles.