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*CURRENT AFFAIRS (07:04:2014)

1. Hungary gives another 4-year term to incumbent PM Viktor Orban as
he captures near two-thirds majority in a 199-seat legislature.
- It will be his 3rd (2nd in a row) stint as the PM of Hungary after
1998-2002 and 2010-14.
2. Nigeria overtakes South Africa as the largest economy of Africa.
- Nigerian GDP clocks in over $500 billlion after the country rebased
the GDP calculation first time since 1990.
- Nigeria, with a population of over 17 crore, is the most populous
country in Africa.
3. Sri Lanka clinches their maiden T20 world cup having thrashed India
by six wickets in the final.
- Virat Kohli was declared the 'Man of the Series'.
- It was a fitting farewell for the stalwarts Mahela Jayawardene and
Kumar Sangakkara who pulled the curtains on their T20 careers here.
- Australia retains the women's T-20 world cup crown for the 3rd
consecutive time beating England by 6 wickets.
- England's Anya Shrubsole received player of the series award.
4. Malaysian 'Lee Chong Wei' lifts his 3rd India Open Super Series
men's singles title beating Chen Long of China by 21-13, 21-17 in
final.
- Shixian Wang of China clinches the women's singles title by pipping
compatriot Li Xuerui by 22-20, 21-19 in a thrilling encounter.
5. Former President of Guinea Kumba Yala passes away at 61.
- He ruled the country from 2001 till 2003 before he was ousted in a
bloodless military coup

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