March 4,2010

1.According to UNIDO, India is the 9th largest industrial manufacturer in the world.
2.65 persons were killed and over 200 seriously injured in a stampede at the Mangadh Ashram at Kunda in Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh n March 4, 2010.
2.National Population Register, which will entail a house-to-house enumeration,biometric recording of finger prints and advanced photography of persons, would be launched on April 1, 2010.On the same day Census 2011 data collection work also will comence.
3.Singapore has decided not to revoke its ban on 'chewing gum' to maintain a clean and comfortable living environment.
4.A strong earthquake jolted Tainan city of southern Taiwan on March 4, 2010 causing wide-spread damage and injuring 64 people.
5.Food inflation rose marginally to 17.87% for the week ending February 20, 2010.
6.World Book Day was celebrated by Britain on March 4, 2010.
7.The two top money lenders for Housing- ICIC and HDFC have withdrawn 'teaser'rate on housing and auto loans. These schemes used to offer a lower rate for the first few years of loan.