Current Affairs 14th August 2013

Former Union Minister Dilip Singh Judeo passes away

Dilip Singh Judeo, MP from Bilaspur and BJP Leader passes away. He was 64. He died with kidney and Liver infections. Dilip Singh was born in Jashpur royal Family on 8^th March 1949. In 1978 he started his political career. He won By poll for assembly seat from Kharasia in 1988. In 1989 he was elected as member of Lok Sabha.
 

Operated Industrial Park agreement between South and North Korea

Operated Industrial Park agreement done between South and North Korea as stated by Seoul news agency. Agreement was signed by Park Chol Su, North Korean Counterpart and Seoul Chief Delegate, Kim ki Woong. This agreement provides foreign exchange and jobs to the north. It provides cheap labour to southern industries.

Asian Development Bank Approved $ 300m Loan to Bihar

Asian Development Bank (ADB) Approved $ 300m Loan to Bihar. Centre and ADB signed an agreement. Finance was allotted for Bihar State Highway II Project.

Tax Administration Reform Commission Approved by Cabinet

Tax Administration Reform Commission (TARC) Approved by Union Cabinet. Commission consists of 4 part time members, two full time members and a Chairman. Out of 4 part time members at least 2 members should be from private sector. 18 months will be the term of commission. Commission reviews tax laws and application of tax policies. It also helps in removing ambiguity in application.

First season of IBL Started at New Delhi

At New Delhi first season of IBL (Indian Badminton League) started. As per the schedule matches conducts from 14^th August 2013 to 31^st August 2013. In this league foreign badminton players will also participate along with Indian players. Brand ambassadors of IBL are Aamir Khan and Deepika Padukone. 1 million US dollars is the prize money of the event. All over the world this is the richest badminton tournament.

51^st District of Madhya Pradesh is Agar Malwa

Madhya Pradesh approved to form Agar Malwa as a separate district. Now number of districts in Madhya Pradesh is 51. Under the guidance of Shivraj Singh Chouhan , Chief Minister, State Cabinet approved to form new district. Population is 4.8 lakhs. Area is 2785 sq.km. First Counsellor and Superintendent of Police would be RS Parihar. DD Agarwal would be First IAS officer to Agar Malwa district.

Fire Broke out in INS Sindhurakshak

 At Naval Dockyard Mumbai, fire broke out on INS Sindhurakshak. This incident has damaged submarine. Fire was prevented in time. Due to his it was not spread to other vessels. Indian navy have 10 Sindhughosh class diesel electric submarines. INS Sindhurakshak was 9^th electric submarine. Previously small fire accident occurred in 2010. This is huge fire accident. INS Sindhurakshak launched in 1997.

BJP launched New Website Named Charge Sheet

BJP Launched New Website whose name is ‘Charge sheet’   on the ‘Dark decade of UPA’s Malgovernance’. BJP promises to protect their identity. Website addresses http://www.india272.com . Logo says Indian272+ towards Majority.

Minimum wages Increased by Haryana Government

Minimum wages of workers increased by Rs.129.36 per month by Haryana Government. 11.5 lakh workers (labourers working in brick kilns, dhabhas, shops, factories) will get benefited with this decision. Minimum wage per an unskilled worker per day would be Rs.205.44 against Rs.76.08. Minimum wage per a skilled worker per day would get Rs.220.44 and highly skilled workers would get Rs.230.44 per day.

9 Times Pakistan Violates Ceasefire

From past 4 days Pakistan violates ceasefire agreement 9 times. Pakistan fired Indian posts along with LoC as stated by SN Acharya. Main aim of Pakistan is 16 Indian forwarded posts.

New Union Public Service Commission Member is P.Kilemsungla

New Union Public Service Commission Member (UPSC) is P.Kilemsungla appointed by President of India. She was the first Naga to appoint as a UPSC member. UPSC is s constitutional body which conducts examination for the appointment to Union services (combined defence service, Engineering services, civil services etc). Union Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance and Pensions has given appointed letter.