*CURRENT AFFAIRS (03:04:2014)

1. Karim Massimov replaces Serik Akhmetov as the new Prime Minister of
Kazakhstan.
- He was sworn in by the President Nursultan Nazarbayev after the
resignation of Serik Akhmetov.
2. Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF) gets derecognized by Sports
Ministry for failing to revamp its constitution.
- The IABF is already facing suspension from the global governing body
AIBA (International Boxing Association).
- The Ministry had instructed the IABF to hold fresh elections and
revamp its constitution in sync with the National Sports Code.
3. RBI instruct banks not to fine consumers for non-maintenanceof
minimum balance in their saving accounts.
- Though banks are allowed to suspend certain services of such account holders.
4. Election Commission appoints actor Aamir Khan as national icon to
promote ethical participation (voting) in the 2014 Lok Sabha election.
- He is the 5th such icon roped in by EC after APJ Abdul Kalam, M S
Dhoni, Saina Nehwal and Mary Kom.
5. Young Achiever Award 2013 has been conferred on Dr B Vinoth Kumar
for his contribution in the field of agriculture.
- The award was set up by the 'Society of Advancement of Human and
Nature' (SADHNA), Himachal Pradesh.