Bhartiya Sarkari Naukri: Current Affairs From 16th April To 21st April 2014 For SSC, IBPS & IAS

Abdelaziz Bouteflika won the Presidency for the fourth time consecutively in Algeria.
Russia, Ukraine and West (US and European Union) signed a surprise deal to ease Ukrainian Crisis

Portal, RAILSAVER was inaugurated by the Indian Railways with an aim to improve energy efficiency in Indian Railways.
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) panel announced that Cherrapunji regained the world record for highest rainfall in 48 hours with 2493 millimeters

Trends in world military expenditure 2013 report of SIPRI says that world's military expenditure has declined. The report has placed India ninth.
Government of India (GOI) extended the Tourist Visa-on-Arrival Scheme to the citizens of the South Korea (ROK) with effect from 15 April 2014.

IFFCO received approval to set up a Urea Plant in Canada.
Union Government has decided to continue export subsidy of 3300 rupees/tonne on raw sugar shipments for months of April and May 2014.

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision issued Final standards for measuring and controlling large exposures of banks to customers.
State Bank of India (SBI) launched a financing scheme for women fashion boutique owners
State Bank of India launched digital banking facilities for the convenience of SBI customers.
Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) Bank set World record for Blood collection in a single day.
Trends in Vogue entered into an agreement with Bhartiya Mahila Bank (BMB) to promote women Entrepreneurship.

Wawrinka won the Monte Carlo Masters Tennis title on 20 April 2014 by defeating Roger Federer, 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-2.
Shaik Abdul Hameed won Asian Bowling Federation (ABF) Tour title 2014 of Thailand Tour.

Ship of Theseus was selected as best feature film and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag was named as the best popular film in the National Film Awards.

Economic Affairs Secretary Arvind Mayaram has been designated as new Finance Secretary by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
Admiral RK Dhowan took over as 22nd Chief of Indian Navy. He is a successor of Admiral DK Joshi, who was the 1st Defence forces chief to resign in India.

PC Parakh book entitled, Crusader or Conspirator? Coalgate and other Truths was released in New Delhi.
The world on 18 April 2014 observed the World Heritage Day. Theme for the year is Heritage of Commemoration.
Hard Choices authored by Hillary Rodham Clinton will be released on 10 June 2014. The book will be published by Simon & Shuster.

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