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India and ADB signed Loan Agreement to Support Electricity Transmission Capacity in Assam

Current Affairs Week: 27 Feb 2012 to 04 Mar 2012

International Current Affairs 2012. India and ADB Signed the third and last tranche of loan agreement to support electricity transmission and distribution capacity in Assam

Tags: India and ADB, electricity generation in Assam, power project in Assam, Current Affairs February 2012

HRD Ministry Launched Portal for Implementation of NSIGSE


India Current Affairs 2012. Human Resource Development (HRD) ministry on 28 February 2012 launched a web portal for implementation of the National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education (NSIGSE) in New Delhi

Tags: HRD ministry, NSIGSE, education for girls, SCs & STs

India took over the Chair of Assembly and Governing Board of ASOSAI


International Current Affairs 2012. India on 29 February 2012 took over the chair of assembly and governing board of Association of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI)

Tags: India, ASOSAI, Vinod Rai, Current Affairs February 2012

Tata Consultancy Services formed Alliance with Infor Global Solutions


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Indian IT major Tata Consultancy Services on 28 February 2012 joined hand with US based business application software services firm Infor

Tags: TCS, Infor, Current Affairs February 2012

Fujitsu unveiled its New Notebook Series for Indian Market


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Fujitsu India, Indian subsidiary of Japanese IT equipment and services company Fujitsu, launched its new notebook series on 28 February 2012

Tags: Fujitsu, Fujitsu India, Current Affairs February 2012

Sushil Kumar Modi presented a Revenue Surplus Budget for Bihar


India Current Affairs 2012. Sushil Kumar Modi, the deputy chief minister and the finance minister of Bihar, on 23 February 2012, presented the budget of state for the year 2012-13

Tags: Bihar Budget, Revenue Surplus Budget, Current Affairs February 2012

Kotak Securities launched Ready to Trade Kit Named My Box


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Kotak Securities, the stock broking and distribution body of the Kotak Mahindra Group, on 28 February 2012 unveiled a ready to trade kit

Tags: Kotak Securities, Ready to Trade Kit, Current Affairs February 2012

Tamil Nadu Panel submitted its Findings on Kudankulam Power Plant


India Current Affairs 2012. A four member expert panel on Kudankulam nuclear plant project headed by S. Iniyan submitted its report on 28 February 2012

Tags: Tamil Nadu Panel, Kudankulam Nuclear Plant, Current Affairs February 2012

Tata Capital launched Travel Card in Association with Axis Bank


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Tata Capital on 28 February 2012 joined hand with private sector lender Axis Bank to launch a travel card

Tags: Tata Capital, Tata Travel Card, Axis Bank, Current Affairs February 2012

Output of Eight Core Segments which have 37.9% weight in IIP dipped to 0.5% in January 2012


Economy Current Affairs 2012. According to data released by the ministry of commerce and industry, output of eight core segments of manufacturing sector dipped to 0.5% in January 2012

Tags: current affairs February 2012, Index of Industrial Production, core sector groeth, Petroleum refinery production, electricity generation in India, manufacturing sector, ministry of commerce and industry

UN Human Rights Council asked Syria to halt the Attacks on Civilians


International Current Affairs 2012. The UN Human Rights Council asked Syria to immediately stop the attacks on civilians by the security forces

Tags: UN human rights council, Current Affairs February 2012, Syria protests, middle east

Additional Chief Secretary (Finance) CK Mathew named the Chief Secretary of Rajasthan


India Current Affairs 2012. 1977 batch IAS officer and additional chief secretary (finance) CK Mathew was named be the Chief Secretary of Rajasthan on 28 February 2012

Tags: current affairs February 2012, additional chief secretary (finance), Secretary of Rajasthan, mines and energy departments, IAS officer

USA Refused to Change its Afghanistan Strategy


International Current Affairs 2012. USA refused to change its Afghanistan strategy in view of the recent violence

Tags: USA, Afghanistan, Western powers, Current Affairs February 2012

Marines of Italian Ship Enrica Lexie to be Prosecuted under Indian Law


India Current Affairs 2012. The marines of Italian ship Enrica Lexie Latore Massimiliano and Salvatore Girone on 15 February 2012 allegedly killed two Kerala fishermen

Tags: Italian Ship Row, Fishermen Death, Current Affairs February 2012

Online Retail Company Flipkart.com launched its Digital Music Store Flyte


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Online shopping major Flipkart on 27 February 2012 unveiled its digital music store Flyte

Tags: Flipkart, Digital Music Store, Current Affairs February 2012

Power Grid Corporation of India appointed R.P. Singh as Director


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd, a Navratna company owned by the government, on 28 February 2012 appointed R.P. Singh as the Director

Tags: Power Grid Corporation of India, RP Singh, Current Affairs February 2012

NourishCo Beverages appointed Pratik Pota as its New Chief Executive Officer


NourishCo Beverages, a joint venture between Pepsi co and Tata Global Beverages appointed Pratik Pota as its new CEO on 27 February 2012

Tags: NourishCo Beverages, Pratik Pota, Current Affairs February 2012

State Bank of India reduced Interest Rate on Education Loan upto 1 Percent


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. India’s largest bank, State Bank of India on 27 February 2012, announced to reduce its interest rate on education loan by 1 percent

Tags: SBI, Base Rate, Education Loan Interest Rate, Current Affairs February 2012

Delhi Government increased OBC Reservation Quota in Higher Institutions to 27 Percent


India Current Affairs 2012. Delhi government on 28 February 2012 hiked the reservation for OBC [Other Backward Classes] in higher education institutions from 21 percent to 27 percent

Tags: Delhi Government, OBC Reservation, Current Affairs February 2012

Telenor, Unitech moved to Company Law Board to protect Interest in Uninor


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Norwegian Telecom company Telenor and its Indian joint venture partner Unitech on 27 February 2012 moved a fresh petition before Company Law Board

Tags: Telenor, Unitech, Unitech, CLB, Current Affairs February 2012

Airtel selected Infosys Limited for its Mobile Wallet service


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. India’s leading telecom company Airtel on 28 February 2012 joined hand with IT major Infosys for its Mobile Wallet service across the country

Tags: Airtel, Infosys, Mobile Wallet Service, Current Affairs February 2012

The Artist & Hugo emerged Winners at 84th Academy Awards ceremony winning 5 Oscars Each


International Current Affairs 2012. The 84th Academy Awards ceremony/Oscars was hosted by the AMPAS at the Hollywood and Highland Center in Hollywood on 26 February 2012

Tags: current affairs February 2012, Academy Awards, Annual Governors Awards, international film awards, animated films, Oscar hosts, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik charged under POTA


India Current Affairs 2012. JKLF chief Yasin Malik was charged by a local court under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (Pota) for allegedly raising funds to strengthen armed activity

Tags: current affairs February 2012, Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), Prevention of Terrorism Act (Pota), Prevention of Terrorism Act (Pota), Kashmir government, Yasin Malik

Indian Soccer Legend Padma Shri Sailendra Nath Manna died in Kolkata


India Current Affairs 2012. Indian soccer legend Sailendra Nath Manna, popularly known as Sailen Manna, died in Kolkata on 27 February 2012

Tags: current affairs February 2012, All India Football Federation, AIFF Player of the Millennium, Indian football players, England Football Association, Asian Games, Indian football clubs, Indian civilian awards

Trade Unions rejected Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's Appeal to call off All-India Strike


Economy Current Affairs 2012. Trade unions rejected Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's appeal to call off the all-India strike called on 28 February 2012

Tags: current affairs February 2012, trade unions in India, Public Sector Undertakings, Provident Fund, Minimum Wages Act, National Social Security Fund, Indian Labour Conference

United Nations appointed Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan Special Envoy to Syria

Current Affairs Week: 20 Feb 2012 to 26 Feb 2012

International Current Affairs 2012. United Nations (UN) on 23 February 2012, appointed former UN Secretary-General, Kofi Annan as the joint United Nations-Arab League envoy to Syria

Tags: Kofi Annan, UN, Special Envoy to Syria, Current Affairs February 2012, Middle east crisis

Bird flu was less Deadly to Humans than Previously Thought


Science & Technology Current Affairs 2012. A new research into bird flu suggests that the disease may be far less deadly to humans than previously thought

Tags: Bird flu, humans, Current Affairs February 2012, Flu

US Banking Major Citi Group sold Stake in HDFC for 1.9 Billion Dollars


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. US banking major Citi group on 25 February 2012 sold its 9.85 percent stake in HDFC, India’s biggest mortgage lender, for around 1.9 billion dollar

Tags: CitI Group, HDFC, Current Affairs February 2012

South Africa defeated Indian Women Hockey team in the Final of Olympics Qualifier


Sports Current Affairs 2012. South African Women Hockey team on 25 February 2012, defeated Indian Women Hockey Team to qualify for the London Olympics 2012

Tags: Indian Women Hockey Team, London Olympic Qualifiers, Current Affairs February 2012

Vedanta announced Merger of Sterlite Industries into Sesa Goa


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. The mining giant Vedanta on 25 February 2012 merged its Indian subsidiaries, Sterlite Industries into sister concerJuan Martin Del Potro of Argentina won Marseille Open Title


Sports Current Affairs 2012. Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina clinched Marseille Open final by beating Michael Llodra on 26 February 2012

Tags: Juan Martin Del Potro, Marseille Open Title, Current Affairs February 2012

River Diversion and Soil Erosion threaten Turtle Nesting


Environment & Ecology Current Affairs 2012. Erosion and diversion of Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha's Ganjam district are posing a serious threat to the annual mass nesting of the endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles

Tags: River diversion, soil erosion, Turtle nesting, Current Affairs February 2012

Two Genes linked to Parkinson's identified by the Scientists


Science & Technology Current Affairs 2012. Scientists identified at least two genes, NACP and MAPT linked to Parkinson's disease, a finding which may pave the way for better treatments for the second most prevalent neurological condition after dementia

Tags: Parkinson's disease, genes related to Parkinson's, Current Affairs February 2012, Scientists

Supreme Court directed Government to implement the Interlinking of Rivers Project


India Current Affairs 2012. The Supreme Court of India directed the union government of India to implement the ambitious interlinking of rivers project in a time-bound manner

Tags: Supreme Court of India, interlinking of rivers, river projects in India, Current Affairs February 2012

Odisha imposed Restriction on Foreign Tourists visiting Primitive Tribes


India Current Affairs 2012. The Odisha Government imposed restriction on the visit of foreign tourists and researchers to the areas inhabited by primitive vulnerable tribals groups like Bondas, Dongaria Kandha

Tags: Odisha, foreign tourists, Current Affairs February 2012, primitive tribes in India

Argyle Pink Jubilee discovered in West Australia is the Largest Pink Diamond ever found in Australia


International Current Affairs 2012. Largest rough pink diamond ever found in Australia was discovered in a West Australian mine owned by Rio Tinto

Tags: current affairs February 2012, pink diamond operations, Williamson Pink diamond, Queen Elizabeth II, natural pink diamonds, Argyle Pink Jubilee

Union Home Minister inaugurated the Fourth & Final Regional Hub of the NSG in Mumbai


India Current Affairs 2012. Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram inaugurated the the fourth and final regional hub of the National Security Guard in Marol, Mumbai on 23 February 2012

Tags: current affairs February 2012, National Security Guard, 12th Five Year plan, insurgencies and separatist acts

Centre’s Plea challenging TDSAT’s Authority to Stop DoT from enforcing 3G Ban dismissed


Economy Current Affairs 2012. Delhi HC dismissed a plea from the Centre challenging TDSAT's authority to stop the DoT from enforcing a ban on 3G roaming pacts between telcos

Tags: current affairs 2012, Delhi High Court, telecom operators, 3G auction, 3G services provider, telecom service provider, Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal, Department of telecommunication(DoT)

TDSAT directed the Union Government to issue Broadband Licence to Qualcomm


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. The Telecom Dispute Settlement Appellate Tribunal on 23 February 2012 directed the Union Government to issue broadband licence to Qualcomm within a week

Tags: TDSAT, Qualcomm, Tulip Telecom, Current Affairs February 2012

Indian Black Eagle was Spotted after 90 Years in the Aravali Biodiversity Park


Environment & Ecology Current Affairs 2012. The Indian Black Eagle was spotted in the Aravali Biodiversity Park after a gap of 90 years. The bird was last seen in 1920-21

Tags: Indian black eagle, eagle bird, bird watching, Current Affairs February 2012

Rahul Bhatia awarded with Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of The Year Award 2011


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Rahul Bhatia, Managing Director of InterGlobe Enterprises group on 23 February 2012 was chosen for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2011

Tags: Rahul Bhatia, Ernst & Young Awards, Current Affairs February 2012

Report by Independent Evaluation Group on World Bank’s Crisis Response released


International Current Affairs 2012. Report, titled The World Bank’s Response to the Global Economic Crisis: Phase II was released on 23 February 2012

Tags: current affairs February 2012, World Bank, World Bank’s crisis response, global economic crisis, Inter-American Development Banks, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Independent Evaluation Group

Union External Affairs Minister SM Krishna inaugurated 50th Passport Seva Kendra in Delhi


India Current Affairs 2012. Union External Affairs Minister SM Krishna on 23 February 2012 inaugurated 50th Passport Seva Kendra at Herald House near ITO in central Delhi

Tags: Passport Seva Kendra, Delhi Passport Seva Kendra, Current Affairs February 2012

Etisalat commenced Legal Proceeding Against the Promoters of Swan Telecom


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Etisalat on 23 February 2012 commenced legal proceeding against the promoters of Swan Telecom

Tags: Etisalat, Etisalat DB, Swan Telecom, Current Affairs February 2012

Vice President M. Hamid Ansari released a Book entiltled Sufism and Indian Mysticism in New Delhi


India Current Affairs 2012. Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari released a book entitled Sufism and Indian Mysticism edited by Prof. Akhtarul Wasey and Farhat Ehsas

Tags: current affairs February 2012, Sufism in Islamic tradition, Zakir Husain Institute of Islamic Studies, research journals, of Islamic Sufism and Indian Mysticism

Samsung Electronics launched Series 5Ultra Notebook in India


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. South Korean electronics equipment giant Samsung electronics on 24 February 2012 launched Series 5Ultra Notebook in Indian market

Tags: Samsung Electronics, Series 5Ultra Notebook, Current Affairs February 2012

Government nominated DK Mittal on the Central Board of Reserve Bank of India


India Current Affairs 2012. Union government on 23 February 2012 nominated DK Mittal on the central board of Reserve Bank of India

Tags: DK Mittal, RBI Central Board, Current Affairs February 2012

India asked Somalia to bring in a National Anti-Piracy Legislation


International Current Affairs 2012. India asked Somalia to bring in a national anti-piracy legislation for investigation and prosecution of suspected pirates

Tags: India and Somalia, Anti-Piracy policy, Current Affairs February 2012, Indian Ocean, Sea piracy

West Bengal Government shortlisted Two Companies for Setting Up the E-waste Dismantling Facilities


India Current Affairs 2012. The West Bengal government on 23 February 2012 shortlisted two companies for setting up the e-waste dismantling facilities in the State on a public private partnership basis

Tags: West Bengal Government, E-Waste Management, Current Affairs February 2012

India and USA held 12th Defence Policy Group meeting in New Delhi


International Current Affairs 2012. Strengthening their military ties further, India and the USA discussed ways of expanding their growing strategic partnership and cooperation at the 12th Defence Policy Group meeting held in New Delhi

Tags: India and USA, Current Affairs February 2012, 12th Defence Policy Group meeting, New Delhi

The New Version of MGNREGA included more than 25 Agriculture and Allied Activities


India Current Affairs 2012. More than 25 agriculture and allied activities were included in the new version of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act

Tags: MGNREGA, the new version of MGNREGA, agriculture, agriculture allied activities, current affairs February 2012

RBI Panel increased Priority Sector Target for Foreign Banks to 40% of Net Bank Credit


Economy Current Affairs 2012. RBI panel on priority sector lending proposed increment in the target (priority sector) for foreign banks to 40% of net bank credit from current level of 32%

Tags: current affairs February 2012, Differential Rate of Interest, Priority Sector Lending Certificates, agriculture and allied activities, Reserve Bank of India, non-bank financial intermediaries, priority sector lending

National Australia Bank opened its Maiden Branch in India


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. National Australia Bank on 22 February 2012 opened its maiden branch in India

Tags: National Australia Bank, Austarlia Bank, Current Affairs February 2012

Abudhabi Based Etisalat announced to close down its India Operation


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Abudhabi based Etisalat on 22 February 2012 announced to close down its India operation

Tags: Etisalat, Etisalat DB Joint Venture, Current Affairs February 2012

Dunlop India Limited closed down its Operation at Ambattur Factory


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Tyre manufacturer Dunlop India Limited suspended its operation at Ambattur factory in Tamilnadu

Tags: Dunlop India, Dunlop Ambattur Factory, Current Affairs February 2012

India and Pakistan extended agreement on Reducing the Risk from Nuclear Accidents


International Current Affairs 2012. India and Pakistan on 21 February 2012 agreed to extend the agreement to reduce the risk from accidents related to nuclear weapons for another five years

Tags: India and Pakistan, article 8, nuclear accident, India Pakistan agreement on nuclear accidents

Hero MotoCorp inked Pact with Erik Buell Racing of USA


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. World’s largest two wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp on 22 February 2012 inked a pact with US-based Erik Buell Racing

Tags: Hero MotoCorp, ERB, Current Affairs February 2012

Maharashtra Government issued Licences to 60 Fire Protection Companies for Safety Audits


India Current Affairs 2012. The Maharashtra government on 22 February 2012 issued licences to 60 fire protection companies to conduct safety audits

Tags: Maharashtra Government, Fire Safety Audits, Current Affairs February 2012

Haryana announced to raise the Minimum Wages for its Labourers


India Current Affairs 2012. Haryana government on 22 February 2012 announced to increase minimum wages of skilled and unskilled labourers

Tags: Haryana Government, Minimum Wages, Current Affairs February 2012

Government allowed Domestic Air Carriers to Directly import Aviation Turbine Fuel


Economy Current Affairs 2012. Director General of Foreign Trade on 22 February 2012 issued a formal notification allowing the domestic airlines to directly import Aviation Turbine Fuel

n and iron ore miner Sesa GExternal Affairs Minister SM Krishna inaugurated 50th Passport Seva Kendra in New Delhi


International Current Affairs 2012. External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna on 23 February 2012 inaugurated the country’s 50th Passport Seva Kendra at Herald House, New Delhi

Tags: SM Krishna, external affairs ministry, passport seva kendra, New Delhi

India and Saudi Arabia Discussed Enhancing Cooperation in Oil Sector


International Current Affairs 2012. India and Saudi Arabia discussed the World Oil Outlook in New Delhi on 23 February 2012, especially the growing demand for hydrocarbons in Asia and India

Tags: India and Saudi Arabia, energy cooperation, Current Affairs February 2012, oil sector

NASA discovered Water on the Planet called GJ1214b


Science & Technology Current Affairs 2012. Researchers at the Harvard Smithsonian centre for Astrophysics discovered that the planet GJ1214b was largely covered in water

Tags: NASA, Hubble space telescope, Current Affairs February 2012, GJ1214b

The Talks between IAEA and Iran over its disputed Nuclear Programme Failed


International Current Affairs 2012. The second round of talks between the five-member IAEA team led by its Chief weapons inspector, Herman Naeckarts and Iranian government failed

Tags: IAEA and Iran, Nuclear talks, Current Affairs February 2012, Tehran

Ricky Ponting announced Retirement from One Day Cricket


Sports Current Affairs 2012. Former Australian Cricket Captain Ricky Ponting on 21 February 2012 announced his retirement from the One day cricket

Tags: Ricky Ponting, Cricket Australia, Ponting's Retirement

Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Panel projected 7.5 - 8 % Growth Rate for 2012-13 Fiscal


Economy Current Affairs 2012. Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Panel (PMEAC) on 22 February 2012 projected 7.5 - 8 per cent growth rate for the fiscal 2012-13

Tags: current affairs February 2012, Review of Economy (2011-12), global economic slowdown, Union budget, Consumer Price Index

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit launched a Major State-wide De-worming Campaign


India Current Affairs 2012. Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on 20 February 2012 launched a major State-wide de-worming campaign as a part of Chacha Nehru Sehat Yojna (CNSY)

Tags: current affairs February 2012, Chacha Nehru Sehat Yojna, Delhi Cantonment Board schools, de-worming campaign, Delhi government, SABLA programme, Municipal Corporation Delhi schools

Manas Wildlife Sanctuary received Four Rhinos from Kajiranga


Environment & Ecology Current Affairs 2012. The Manas Wildlife Sanctuary also known as Manas National Park on 20 February 2012 got four rhinos from Kaziranga

Tags: Manas National Park, India Rhino Vision 2020, Current Affairs February 2012

Jharkhand Government and the Airport Authority of India signed MoU to establish Airports


India Current Affairs 2012. Jharkhand Government and the Airport Authority of India on 21 February 2012 signed a memorandum of understanding

Tags: AAI, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, Current Affairs February 2012

Toshiba JSW bagged Rs. 2300 Crore Order for Kudgi Project of NTPC


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Japanese power equipment giant Toshiba JSW Turbine and Generator on 20 February 2012 bagged an order of Rs. 2300 crore from the NTPC

Tags: Toshiba JSW, NTPC, Kudgi super thermal power project, Current Affairs February 2012

Gujarat Government sold 2736 Hectares Land in Dholera Special Investment Region


India Current Affairs 2012. Gujarat government on 20 February 2012 sold 2736 hectares land in Dholera special investment region to three different companies

Tags: Dholera special investment region, HCC, Current Affairs February 2012

Competition Commission of India approved the Merger of Reliance Infratel and Netizen Rajsthan


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Competition Commission of India on 20 February 2012 gave its nod to the proposed merger of Netizen Rajsthan with Reliance Infratel

Tags: Reliance Infratel, CCI, Netizen Rajsthan, Current Affairs February 2012

First Nationwide Annual India Consumer Price Index released by the Centre of Statistical Office


Economy Current Affairs 2012. The annual CPI data released for the first time on 21 February 2012 measures retail prices in major food groups- fuel, clothing, housing & education across rural and urban India

Tags: current affairs February 2012, consumer price inflation for rural India, consumer price index, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, retail inflation data, Ministry of Labour

Facebook integrated Music Site from Indiatimes, Gaana.com into its Timeline


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Facebook the world largest social networking site on 19 February 2012 integrated the music site from Indiatimes Gaana.com as an application into its new Timeline

Tags: Gaana.com, Facebook new application, Current Affairs February 2012

6 killed and 30 injured in a Stampede at Junagadh in Gujarat


India Current Affairs 2012. A stampede occured at Junagadh during the Mahashivratri fair on 19 February 2012

Tags: Junagadh, Stampede, Current Affairs February 2012

RBI changed the Bank Rate to Realign it with the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate


Economy Current Affairs 2012. RBI changed the bank rate, a medium-term signal rate to 9.5% from 6% to realign it with the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate

Tags: current affairs February 2012, cash reserve ratio, Reserve Bank of India, statutory liquidity ratio, marginal standing facility

South African Jbe Kruger clinched his Maiden European Tour title


Sports Current Affairs 2012. South African Golfer Jbe Kruger won Avantha Masters in New Delhi on 19 February 2012

Tags: Jbe Kruger. Avantha Masters, Current Affairs February2012

Income Tax Department Stated BCCI owes Rs.371crore to it in Year 2009-10


Sports Current Affairs 2012. The Income Tax department of India in a Right to Information reply on 19 February 2012 disclosed the tax amount pending with the BCCI

Tags: BCCI, Income Tax, Current Affairs February 2012

Union Government filed Review Petition in Supreme Court in the Vodafone Tax Case


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. The Union government on 17 February 2012 filed a review petition before the Supreme Court in the highest court’s landmark verdict

Tags: Vodafone, Supreme Court of India, Vodafone Tax Case, Current Affairs February 2012

NY Times’ Foreign Correspondent & Pulitzer Prize Winner Anthony Shadid suffered Sudden Death


International Current Affairs 2012. New York Times’ forign correspondent and a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Anthony Shadid died in eastern Syria on 16 February 2012

Tags: current affairs February 2012, George Polk Award, Pulitzer Prize for journalism, Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, New York Times journalists, Free Syrian Army, Middle East conflict, Anthony Shadid

Shivsena BJP Alliance Emerged Victorious in Mumbai-Thane Civic Polls


India Current Affairs 2012. Shivsena-BJP alliance won the civic polls of Mumbai and Thane on 17 February 2012

Tags: Mumbai Civic Polls, Shivsena-BJP Alliance, Current Affairs February 2012

Reliance Industries Limited Wrote to DoT Seeking Extention of Broadband Spectrum Tenure


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Mukesh Ambani led Reliance Industries Limited on 17 February 2012 urged the Department of Telecom to give extension to tenure of its broadband spectrum

Tags: RIL, Qualcomm, Current Affairs February 2012

Former Indian Tennis Player presented with Top International Olympic Committee Award


Sports Current Affairs 2012. Former Indian tennis player Manisha Malhotra on 16 February 2012 was conferred upon a top International Olympic Committee Award

Tags: IOC, Maneesha Malhotra, Current Affairs February 2012

Dow Chemicals Remain to be the Sponsor of London Olympics


Sports Current Affairs 2012. The International Olympic Committee on 16 February 2012 announced that Dow Chemicals will remain a sponsor of the London Olympics

Tags: Dow Chemicals, London Olympics, Current Affairs February 2012

Sahara Reversed Its Decision to Withdraw Sponsorship of Indian Cricket Team


Sports Current Affairs 2012. Sahara Group on 17 February 2012 agreed to reverse its decision of quashing all the commercial ties with BCCI

Tags: Sahara, BCCI, Current Affairs February 2012

Reliance Communications Received RBI Approval for FCCB Redemption


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Telecom major Reliance Communications on 16 February 2012 got the approval of the RBI for the redemption of its outstanding foreign currency convertible bonds

Tags: Reliance Communications, FCCBs, Currrent Affairs February 2012

Haryana suspended Scheme of Distribution of Social Benefits under Electronic Benefit Transfer


India Current Affairs 2012. Haryana government suspended distribution of social benefits scheme under EBT till the infrastructure of banks is stabilized in the rural areas

Tags: current affairs February 2012, private sector banks in Haryana, State Level Bankers' Committee, Haryana Agriculture Credit Operations and Misc. Provisions (Banks) Act, Electronic Benefit Transfer, Rural Self Employment Training Institutes

Tennis Star Novak Djokovic Conferred Highest Serbian Award


Sports Current Affairs 2012. Serbian tennis star, Novak Djokovic was awarded with the highest Serbian award, the Gold Star of Karadjordje on 15 February 2012

Tags: Novak Djokovic, Star of Karadjordje Current Affairs February 2012

Marico Bought Paras Pharma Personal Care Brands from Reckitt Benckiser


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Indian FMCG major Marico on 15 February 2012 bought the Paras Pharmaceuticals’ personal care arm

Tags: Marico, Paras Pharma, Reckitt Benckiser, Current Affairs February 2012

EGoM approved the Auction Route for selling 5 per cent Stake in State-run Oil Major ONGC


Economy Current Affairs 2012. EGoM headed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee approved the auction route for selling 5 per cent stake in state-run oil major ONGC

Communications Minister Kapil Sibal announced New Telecom Policy


Economy Current Affairs 2012. Union government also decided to allow sharing of bandwidth and eased rules for mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the telecom sector

Tags: current affairs February 2012, New Telecom Policy, 3G spectrum, mergers and acquisitions, spectrum auction, Department of Telecommunication, telecom regulator, telecom companies

Supreme Court directed Closure of all Unauthorized Sandalwood Oil Factories in India


India Current Affairs 2012. The Supreme Court of India on 15 February 2012 directed closure of all unauthorised sandalwood oil factories in the country and asked the Centre to formulate a suitable policy for conservation of sandalwood

Tags: Supreme Court of India, salndalwood, sandalwood oil factories, Current Affairs February 2012

Iran launched Three Nuclear Projects including a Fourth Generation Ultra Centrifuge


International Current Affairs 2012. Iran on 15 February 2012 launched three nuclear projects including a fourth generation Ultra Centrifuge, which is capable of enriching the Uranium faster than its earlier models

Tags: Iran, three nuclear projects, Current Affairs February 2012, Iran nuclear programme

Assam contributed more than 50 Percent of India’s Total Tea Production in 2011


India Current Affairs 2012. Assam contributed more than 50 percent of the country’s total tea production in 2011. Assam produced around 509 million kg tea which also led the India’s total tea output to 988.32 million kg in this period

Tags: Assam, India's tea production, Assam's tea production, Current Affairs February 2012

Coordinated Mock Drills were carried out in New Delhi, Capital of India


International Current Affairs 2012. In New Delhi, the biggest coordinated mock drills were carried out on 15 February 2012, to check the alertness and preparedness of various public agencies

Tags: mock drills, new delhi, Current Affairs February 2012, capital of India

A New Scientific Study claimed that Life began on Land, not Sea


Environment & Ecology Current Affairs 2012. A new study claimed that the theory proposed by Charles Darwin on life was right. Darwin proposed that the life originated on land in a pond and not in the oceans

Tags: life's origin, oceans, Charles Darwin, Current Affairs February 2012, cell

RBI issued Circular for Deployment of White Label Automated Teller Machines (WLAs) from Non-banks


Economy Current Affairs 2012. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the ‘Draft Circular for Deployment of White Label Automated Teller Machines (WLAs) from non-bank entities

Tags: current affairs February 2012, Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), White Label Automated Teller Machines (WLAs), Reserve Bank of India, financial institutions

44th Session of Indian Labour Conference deliberated on Wages, Social Security & Employment


India Current Affairs 2012. 44th Session of Indian Labour Conference held under the chairmanship of Mallikarjun Kharge, Union Minister of Labour & Employment

Tags: current affairs February 2012, Indian Labour Conference, Labour Parliament of India, Employability and Employment, Union Ministry of Labour & Employment, Central Ministries/Departments, State governments

Headline Inflation eased to a 26-month Low at 6.55% in January 2012 from 7.47% in December 2011


Economy Current Affairs 2012. Headline inflation eased to a 26-month low at 6.55 per cent in January 2012 on the back of further fall in vegetable prices

Tags: current affairs February 2012, , headline inflation, manufactured goods, wholesale price index, Fuel and power inflation, food inflation

Asian Honeybees shake their Abdomen to Guard the Entrance to their Hive


Environment & Ecology Current Affairs 2012. An international team of scientists on 13 February 2012 found that how the bees shook their abdomens when bee-eating hornets approached

Tags: Asain honeybees, honeybees, Current Affairs February 2012, hornets

Tiny Lizard called Brookesia mirca was found in Madagascar


Environment & Ecology Current Affairs 2012. One of the world’s tiniest lizards called Brookesia micra was found by German researchers in Madagascar

Tags: Brookesia mirca, Current Affairs February 2012, German researchers, Madagascar

British Singer Adele won Six Awards including Album of the Year at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards


International Current Affairs 2012. British songstress, Adele swept the 54th Annual Grammy Awards winning a staggering six golden gramophones for her Album, 21

Tags: current affairs February 2012, Annual Grammy Awards, pop diva Whitney Houston, British Singers, Los Angeles Convention Center, Grammy categories

The Artist swept the Sixty-fifth Annual British Academy Film Awards winning a Total of 6 Awards


International Current Affairs 2012. Meryl Streep was awarded the Best Actress for her role in the Iron Lady at the sixty-fifth annual British Academy Film awards, the BAFTA’s

Tags: current affairs February 2012, British Academy Film awards, animation movies, short films & documentaries, Harry Potter series, Royal Opera House

India and Saudi Arabia agreed to set up a Joint Working Group on Defence Co-Operation


International Current Affairs 2012. India and Saudi Arabia on 13 February 2012 agreed to set up a Joint Working Group on Defence Co-operation during the visit of Defence Minister A.K Antony

Tags: India and Saudi Arabia, Current Affairs February 2012, joint working group, defence sector

Gati - Kintetsu World Express Entered into a Supply Chain Joint Venture


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Gaiti, the Supply-chain solutions provider company entered into a Joint venture with Japanese company Kintetsu World Express on 13 February 2012

Tags: Gati, Kintetsu, Gaiti-Kintetsu Joint Venture, Current Affairs February 2012

In Gujarat, India’s First Vessel Traffic Service was Dedicated to the Nation


India Current Affairs 2012. In Gujarat, India’s first highly sophisticated vessel traffic service was dedicated to the nation in Kandla

Tags: Gujarat, India's first vessel traffic service, Current Affairs February 2012. Gujarat coastal area

India Replaced Bowling Coach Eric Simons after Poor Show in Australia


Sports Current Affairs 2012. BCCI decided to sack Indian Team’s bowling coach Eric Simons on 13 February 2012

Tags: Eric Simons, BCCI, Current Affairs February 2012

Analjeet Singh Appointed the Chairman of Vodafone India


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Vodafone India, country’s third largest telecom company, on 10 February 2012 appointed Analjeet Singh as its non executive Chairman

Tags: Vodafone, Vodafone India, Analjeet Singh, Current Affairs February 2012

Syria rejected the Arab League proposal for deployment of a Joint UN-Arab Peacekeeping Mission


International Current Affairs 2012. Syria on 12 February 2012 rejected the Arab League proposal for deployment of a Joint UN-Arab Peacekeeping mission by the UN Security Council to monitor the situation in the country

Tags: Syria, Arab league proposal, Current Affairs February 2012, Middle east

Gujarat Ranked Top in Investment Proposal in Year 2011


India Current Affairs 2012. Gujarat topped the list of most preferred business destination in India in year 2011

Tags: Gujarat, ASSOCHAM, Current Affairs february 2012

Cognizant Technology Solutions Inked 5-Year Deal with Future Group


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Cognizant Technology Solutions inked a five-year deal with Future Group on 13 February 2011

Tags: Cognizant, Future group, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Current Affairs February 2012

Noted Writer Ramdarash Mishra selected for the 21st Vyas Samman for Aam Ke Patte


India Current Affairs 2012. Noted Hindi writer Professor Ramdarash Mishra was selected for the 21st Vyas Samman for his poetry collection Aam Ke Patte

Tags: current affairs February 2012, Hindi writers, K.K. Birla Foundation, Lucknow University, Vyas Samman, Delhi University’s Hindi department, Saraswati Samman, Indian languages

Delhi Government announced Higher Compensation Packages for Workers


India Current Affairs 2012. Delhi government announced medical benefits, financial support and higher compensation packages for various other categories of workers

Tags: current affairs February 2012, Delhi government, Delhi Labour Welfare Board, Industrial Workers Act, professional courses, polytechnic courses, financial assistance schemes of Indian government

Renowned Urdu Poet & Noted Lyricist of Umrao Jaan, Akhlaq Mohammad Khan passed away


India Current Affairs 2012. Renowned Urdu poet and noted lyricist of Umrao Jaan, Akhlaq Mohammad Khan passed away in Aligarh on 13 February 2012

Tags: current affairs February 2012, Sahitya Akademy Award, Umrao Jaan, Aligarh Muslim University, literary magazines, Urdu poets

Assam Government prepared a Draft Proposal to Revise Minimum Wages for Workers


India Current Affairs 2012. Assam Government prepared a draft proposal to revise minimum wages for workers and employees engaged under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act

Tags: Assam government, Assam, minimum wages for workers, Current Affairs February 2012

Multi Commodity Exchange of India Got SEBI’s Nod for Listing of Shares


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Share Market Regulator, SEBI [Security and Exchange Board of India] on 10 February 2012 gave its approval to the listing of 64.27 lakh shares of MCX

Tags: MCX, SEBI, Current Affairs February 2012

Numeric Power sold UPS business to Legrand in a Rs. 829 cr. deal


Corporate.Current Affairs 2012. Numeric Power Systems Limited, the Indian power electronics major sold its UPS [Uninterrupted Power Supply] business to Legrand

Tags: Numeric Power, Legrand, Current Affairs, Current Affairs February 2012

Poll conducted by Global Research Company Ipsos showed Indians to be the Happiest in the World


International Current Affairs 2012. According to a poll conducted by global research company Ipsos, the happiest people of the world reside in Indonesia, India and Mexico

Tags: current affairs February 2012, European citizens, Middle East countries, global research company, global average assessment of happiness

Winner of Six Grammy Awards, Singer & Actor Whitney Houston died in California


International Current Affairs 2012. Whitney Houston, one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 170 million albums, singles & videos worldwide died on 11 February 2012

Tags: current affairs February 2012, Soul Train Music Awards, Grammy awards, BET Honors Award for Entertainer, pop divas, best-selling gospel album

India's Nobel Prize-winning Economist Amartya Sen named for the 2011 US National Humanities Medal


International Current Affairs 2012. India's Nobel Prize-winning economist Amartya Sen named for the 2011 US National Humanities Medal by the White House

Number of Foreigners Availing Visa on Arrival Scheme registered 72 % Increase in January 2012


Economy Current Affairs 2012. Number of foreigners availing Visa on Arrival (VoA) scheme registered 72 per cent increase in January 2012 as against January 2011

Tags: current affairs February 2012, Visa on Arrival Scheme, foreign tourists in India, India’s Forex earnings

Veteran Music Composer Rajesh Roshan honoured with Lata Manageshkar Award


India Current Affairs 2012. Veteran Hindi film music composer Rajesh Roshan was honoured with the Lata Manageshkar award by the Madhya Pradesh government

Tags: current affairs February 2012, Hindi film music composer, Lata Manageshkar award, Madhya Pradesh government, Indian legendary singers

Pakistani Archaeologists discovered Rare Indus Valley Civilization-era Seal in Steatite


International Current Affairs 2012. Pakistani archaeologists discovered a rare Indus Valley civilization-era seal in steatite dating back to 2,500-2,000 BC from Punjab province

Tags: current affairs February 2012, Punjab University, Pakistani archaeologists, Indus Valley civilization, Archaeological Reconnaissance of Southern Punjab, Indus Valley civilization-era seal

India's Indigenously developed Micro-light Aircraft Lakshya-1 Successfully Test Flown


India Current Affairs 2012. India's indigenously developed micro-light pilot-less target aircraft Lakshya-1 was successfully test flown from Chandipur

Tags: current affairs February 2012, micro-light pilot-less target aircraft, Lakshya-1, India’s aeronautic development establishment, Indian Air Force, Integrated Test Range at Chandipur

India and Thailand signed Six agreements and Issued a Joint Statement


International Current Affairs 2012. India signed six agreements with Thailand during the visit of latter’s Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on 24-26 January 2012

Tags: India and Thailand, Current Affairs February 2012, Yingluck Shinawatra, India Thailand agreements, India and ASEAN

National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP) was approved by Union Cabinet


India Current Affairs 2012. National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP) was approved by Union Cabinet of India on 9 February 2012 to facilitate access to central government owned shareable data and information

Tags: National Data sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP), Current Affairs February 2012, Data saring, Current affairs India 2012

Prime Minister of Thailand Yingluck Shinawatra visited India


International Current Affairs 2012. Prime Minister of Thailand, Yingluck Shinawatra visited India on 24-26 January 2012. She was the chief guest for the 63rd Republic Day Ceremony

Tags: Prime Minister of Thailand, Yingluck Shinawatra, India Thailand, Current Affairs February 2012

Al-Queda’s Chief in Pakistan, Badar Mansoor was killed in US Drone Attack


International Current Affairs 2012. Al-Qaeda's Chief in Pakistan Badar mansoor is among four terrorists killed in a US drone attack in Pakistan's restive North Waziristan tribal region

Tags: Al-Queda's Chief in Pakistan, US drone attack, Current Affairs February 2012, Badar Mansoor

The 12th India-EU Summit was held in New Delhi


International Current Affairs 2012. The 12th India-EU Summit was held in New Delhi on 10 February 2012

Tags: India-EU summit, 12th India-EU summit, Current Affairs February 2012, New Delhi

DRDO Conducted Test of Interceptor Missile Successfully


Science & Technology Current Affairs 2012. DRDO conducted test launch of the interceptor missile successfully. DRDO’s Air Defence Missile AAD-05 has successfully hit the ballistic missile and destroyed it at a height of 15 kms off the Coast of Orissa near the Wheelers Island

Tags: DRDO, Defence Research and Development organisation, Current Affairs February 2012

Union Cabinet approved Defence Ministry Guidelines for its PSUs to establish Joint Ventures


India Current Affairs 2012. The Union Cabinet of India approved Defence Ministry guidelines for its public sector units (PSUs) to establish joint ventures with private firms to increase opportunities to obtain advanced technologies from foreign sources

Tags: Union Cabinet of India, Defence ministry guidelines, Current Affairs February 2012, Defence ministry PSUs

The Arab League asked the UN to send a Joint UN-Arab league Monitoring Team to Syria


International Current Affairs 2012. The Arab League asked the UN to send a Joint UN-Arab league monitoring team to Syria. The League sought the nomination of a special envoy to head the Joint monitoring mission

Tags: The Arab league, UN, UN-Arab mission to Syria, Current Affairs February 2012

Union Cabinet approved the National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP-2012)


India Current Affairs 2012. Union cabinet of India on 9 February 2012 approved the National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP-2012) to facilitate access to central government owned shareable data and information

Tags: Union Cabinet of India, National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy, Current Affairs February 2012, NDSAP-2012

Special Commemorative Stamp was Released to mark the IIC Golden Jubilee


India Current Affairs 2012. President Pratibha Devi Singh Patil on 9 February 2012 released a special commemorative stamp to mark the Golden Jubilee of the India International Centre (IIC) in New Delhi

Tags: IIC golden jubilee, Current Affairs February 2012, stamp, Indian Postal office

President of Maldives Mohammed Nasheed resigned after Police Mutiny


International Current Affairs 2012. President of Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed resigned on 7 February 2012 after weeks of protest. The protest was against his decision to sack a judge

Tags: President of Maldives, Mohammed Nasheed, Current Affairs February 2012, Coup in Maldives

Union Government approved Setting up of a National Centre for Cold Chain Development


India Current Affairs 2012. The government of India on 9 February 2012 approved setting up of a national centre for cold chain development and allocated a one-time grant of 25 crore rupees for its corpus fund

Tags: Union Government, Indian government, national centre for Cold Chain development, Current Affairs February 2012

Gujarat High Court ordered Compensation for the Religious Structures destroyed during Godhra Riots


India Current Affairs 2012. Gujarat High Court pulled up the Narendra Modi government for inaction and negligence on its part during the 2002 post-Godhra riots

Tags: Gujarat high court, Supreme Court of India, Current Affairs February 2012, Godhra riots

Thomas Cook announced to sell Indian subsidiary Thomas Cook India Limited


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Thomas cook, the travel company in its announcement made on 8 February 2012 said it will sell its stake in its Indian subsidiary Thomas Cook India

Tags: Thomas Cook, Thomas Cook India, Current Affairs February 2012

Baharain Telecom announced exit from Indian joint venture S Tel


Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Bahrain Telecommunications Co (Batelco) on 8 February 2012 announced to sell its 43 percent stake in Indian joint venture S Tel for $175 million

Tags: Baharain Telecom, S Tel, Current Affairs February 2012, The Supreme Court of India

Indonesia became the 157th Country to adopt the CTBT (Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty)


International Current Affairs 2012. Indonesia became the 157th country to adopt the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty. Indonesia formalised ratification of the nuclear test ban treaty at the United Nations

Tags: Indonesia, CTBT, tax treaty, Current Affairs February 2012

Railways extended the Period for Advance Reservation of Berths from 90 days to 120 days


Economy Current Affairs 2012. Railway Ministry on 7 February 2012 extended the time period for the advance booking of Railway tickets from 90 days to 120 days

Tags: Indian Railways, Ticket Booking, Current Affairs February 2012

Union Government to Operationalise the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) from 1 March 2012


India Current Affairs 2012. Union government decided to operationalise the ambitious National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) from 1 March 2012

Tags: current affairs February 2012, National Counter Terrorism Centre, Cabinet Committee on Security, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, counter-terrorism plans

Delhi became the First State in India to issue e-stamp Papers in all Denominations


India Current Affairs 2012. Delhi became the first State to issue e-stamp papers in all denominations after the Cabinet decided to bring non-judicial stamp papers of Rs.500 denomination & below

Tags: current affairs February 2012, e-stamp papers, Stock Holding Corporation of India, non-judicial stamp papers, e-stamping mechanism

Noted Urban Historian & Author of Books on History of Mumbai Heritage passed away


India Current Affairs 2012. Renowned historian and author of several books on the history and culture of Mumbai Sharada Dwivedi passed away on 5 February 2012

Tags: current affairs February 2012, Urban Design Research Institute, urban historians, Mumbai Heritage Conservation Committee, heritage conservation, UNESCO World Heritage Monuments, Indian historians

6.8-magnitude Earthquake struck Heavily Populated Islands of Negros in Central Philippines


International Current Affairs 2012. 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck the heavily populated islands of Negros & Cebu in Central Phillipines on 6 February 2012

Tags: current affairs February 2012, central Philippines, epicentre of earth quake, Negros and Cebu islands of Phillipines, after shocks of earthquake, coastal cities

Russia and China vetoed the UN Security Council Resolution


International Current Affairs 2012. Russia and China vetoed the UN Security Council resolution for the second time in four months. The resolution condemns the Syrian regime’s crackdown on public uprising and calls upon President Bashar Al Assad to abide by the Arab League time-frame

Tags: Russia and China, UN Security Council, Arab league plan for Syria, Current Affairs February 2012

Dhaka-based Author Anisul Hoque's Book on Bangladesh War- Freedom's Mother launched


India Current Affairs 2012. Dhaka-based author Anisul Hoque's latest book, Freedom's Mother in New Delhi on 4 February 2012

Tags: current affairs February 2012, Bangladeshi authors, newspapers in Dhaka, liberation war of Bangladesh, religious extremist groups, Taslima Nasreen

Egypt defeated India 2-1 in the final of the SDAT-WSF Under-21 Squash World Cup


Sports Current Affairs 2011. Egypt defeated India 2-1 in the final of the SDAT-WSF Under-21 Squash World Cup on 5 February 2012

Tags: current affairs February 2012, Under-21 Squash World Cup, Indian men squash players, Indian women squash players

Central Empowered Committee set up by SC to investigate Illegal Mining Submitted Final Report


Economy Current Affairs 2012. Committee et up by SC to investigate illegal mining in Karnataka submitted its final report recommending cancellation of leases of 49 mines

Tags: current affairs February 2012, Central Empowered Committee, Supreme Court, illegal mining in Karnataka, steel plants in India, Council for Forest Research and Education, environmental hazards

Lost Sanskrit Grammar Manuscript, Grammatica Grandonica found in an Italian Monastery


International Current Affairs 2012. Sanskrit grammar manuscript, Grammatica Grandonica of grammarian & lexicographer Arnos Padre found in an Italian monastery

Baltic Dry Index, Measure of Shipping Costs for Dry Bulk Goods plunged to 647 Points


Economy Current Affairs 2012.Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for dry bulk goods plunged to its lowest level after it touched 647 points on 3 February 2012

Tags: current affairs February 2012, Baltic Dry Index, shipping costs for dry bulk goods, global economic slowdown, global shipping sector, fossil fuels

Reserve Bank of India partially lifted Curbs on Banks’ Foreign Exchange Transactions


Economy Current Affairs 2012. Several banks & some public sector institutions allowed to run higher net overnight open positions in foreign exchange after RBI lifted curb

Tags: current affairs February 2012, Reserve Bank of India, rating agencies, rupee depreciation, banks’ foreign exchange transactions, non-deliverable forward (NDF) market, net overnight open positions

Astronomers found the Fourth Habitable Planet outside our Solar System called GJ667Cc

Current Affairs Week: 30 Jan 2012 to 05 Feb 2012

Science & Technology Current Affairs 2012. Astronomers found the fourth habitable planet outside our solar system called GJ667Cc. The planet is 22 light years from Earth

Tags: habitable planet, Astronomers, earth, solar system, Current Affairs February 2012

India and USA signed a MoU on Labour and Employment Issues


International Current Affairs 2012. India and the United States of America signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Washington to co-operate on Labour and employment issues

Tags: India and USA, Labor and Employment, Current Affairs February 2012, Memorandum of Understanding( MoU)

V. Shantaram Life Time Achievement Award for Veteran Environmental Filmmaker Mike Pandey


India Current Affairs 2012. Veteran environmental filmmaker Mike Pandey was honoured with the prestigious V. Shantaram Life Time Achievement Award

Tags: current affairs February 2012, V. Shantaram Life Time Achievement Award, environmental film maker, Maharashtra Governor, wildlife conservation, film festivals

Iran Successfully launched an Observation Satellite into Orbit above Earth


International Current Affairs 2012. Iran on 3 February 2012 successfully launched an observation satellite called navid satellite into orbit above Earth

Tags: Iran, observation satellite, Current Affairs January 2012, western nations

Bollywood Producer-director Raj Kanwar passed away in Singapore


India Current Affairs 2012. Bollywood producer-director Raj Kanwar passed away in Singapore on 3 February 2012

Tags: current affairs February 2012, Bollywood films, Indian movie directors, Delhi theatre, Raj Kanwar

India signed TIEA (Tax Information Exchange Agreement) with Guernsey


International Current Affairs 2012. India signed TIEA with Guernsey in the third week of December 2011. This is the 13th bilateral TIEA for Guernsey

Tags: India signed TIEA, tax information exchange agreement, Guernsey, Current Affairs February 2012

SHADE:A New Pact signed by India, Japan and China


International Current Affairs 2012. India, Japan and China signed a pact called SHADE to secure the Indian Ocean region

Tags: SHADE, India and Japan, India and China, Indian Ocean, Current Affairs February 2012

Review conducted by Lord Woolf recommended the Restructuring of ICC's Executive Board


Sports Current Affairs 2012. International Cricket Council's independent review, conducted by Lord Woolf called for sweeping changes in the administration of cricket

Tags: current affairs February 2012, International Cricket Council, Lord Woolf's report, ICC's executive board, cricket’s governing body

SC observed- Allocation of 2G Spectrum under A. Raja was Arbitrary & Contrary to Public Interest


Economy Current Affairs 2012. The Supreme Court cancelled all the 122 2G licenses mentioning that allocation of 2G spectrum under A. Raja was arbitrary, capricious & contrary to public interest

Tags: current affairs February 2012, 2G spectrum allocation, 2G scam, Articles of the Indian Constitution, telecom service providers, Supreme Court, defence ministry, Union Home Ministry, spectrum auction, telecom regulator

Supreme Court directed CBI to File Status Report on 2G Scam to Central Vigilance Commission


India Current Affairs 2012. Supreme Court directed the CBI to file status report on its probe into the 2G spectrum allocation case to the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)

Tags: current affairs February 2012, Central Vigilance Commission, Centre of Public Interest Litigation, 2G spectrum allocation, 2G scam, Supreme Court, 2003 CVC Act

Scientists transformed Skin Cells directly into Brain Cells


Science & Technology Current Affairs 2012. Scientists recently transformed skin cells directly into brain cells. This scientific finding could bypass the need for stem cells

Tags: skin cells, scientists, brain cells, stem cells, Current Affairs February 2012

The Fifth Edition of the World Future Energy Summit held in UAE Capital Abu Dhabi


International Current Affairs 2012. The fifth edition of the World Future Energy Summit was held in Abu Dhabi, capital of UAE

Tags: world future energy summit, energy summit in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Current Affairs February 2012

Scientists developed a Vaccine to Treat Breast Cancer


Science & Technology Current Affairs 2012. Scientists developed a vaccine to treat breast cancer, using a patient’s own cells. To achieve this, Scientists enrolled 27 patients and separated specialised white cells using standard techniques

Tags: Scientists, vaccine to treat breast cancer, cancer, Current Affairs February 2012

ED filed a Complaint against Kalmadi for Financial Irregularities in the Queen’s Baton Relay


India Current Affairs 2012. Enforcement Directorate filed a complaint against former CWG OC chairman Suresh Kalmadi for alleged financial irregularities in the conduct of the Queen’s Baton Relay

Tags: current affairs February 2012, Enforcement Directorate, Queen’s Baton Relay of CWG, Organising Committee of Commonwealth Games

National Infant Mortality Rate Reduced Further to Forty-Seven Infant Deaths per 1000 Live Births


India Current Affairs 2012. As per the latest Sample Registration System (SRS) bulletin, it is noted that Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) dropped further by 3 points from 50 to 47 infants deaths per 1000 live births during 2010

Tags: National Infant Mortality rate, Infant mortality report, report on infant mortality in India, Current Affairs India 2012, Current Affairs February 2012

Union Minister for Labour & Empployment Mallikarjun Kharge presented Pride of India Award


India Current Affairs 2012. Union minister for labor and employment Mallikarjun Kharge was presented with Pride of India award by the Indian-American community in Washington

Tags: current affairs February 2012, India Association of North Texas, union minister for labor and employment, Indian American Friendship Council, bilateral memoranda, India’s GDP

India and Sri Lanka held Inaugural Defence Dialogue


International Current Affairs 2012. The inaugural defence dialogue between the Defence Secretaries of India and Sri Lanka was held in New Delhi on 31 January 2012

Tags: India and Sri Lanka, Inaugural Defence dialogue, Current Affairs February 2012, Defence dialogue

Economic Survey 2011-12


Economic Survey 2011-12 will be presented soon in the Parliament.

Tags: Economic Survey, Economic Survey 2011-12, Union Budget, Rail Budget

Rail Budget 2012-13


Rail Budget 2012-13 is likely to be presented between March 9th and March 15th in the Parliament by Union Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi

Tags: Rail Budget 2012-13, Rail Budget, Rail Budget 2011-12, Rail Budget 2010-11, Union Budget

Haryana’s Ajay Mittal won Gold Medal at the 55th National Shooting Championships for Shotgun


Sports Current Affairs 2012. Ajay Mittal won the gold medal at the 55th National Shooting Championships for shotgun by defeating stalwarts like Sodhi & Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

Tags: current affairs February 2012, National Shooting Championships for shotgun, Indian shooters, Athens Olympics, women’s double trap competition, shooting World Cup

India’s Manufacturing Sector Expanded at its Fastest Pace in Eight Months in January 2012


Economy Current Affairs 2012. India’s manufacturing sector expanded at its fastest pace in eight months in January on the back of a sharp increase in new orders

Tags: curent affairs February 2012, Reserve Bank of India, cash reserve ratio, HSBC Purchasing Managers’ Index, headline inflation, PMI survey, India’s manufacturing sector

Committee of Secretaries recommended provision of 80% Coal to Power Plants by CIL


Economy Current Affairs 2012. Committee of secretaries recommended that state-run Coal India should face penalties if it fails to provide 80% of coal allocated to a power plant

Tags: current affairs February 2012, liquefied natural gas, liquified natural gas, formal fuel supply agreement, power plants in India, prime minister’s principal secretary

State-run Coal India (CIL) signed Agreement with Trade Unions to increase Wages by 25%


Economy Current Affairs 2012. Agreement was signed between trade unions & CIL management for increase in the wages under which minimum guaranteed benefit would be 25% of gross

Tags: current affairs February 2012, Coal India, world’s coal producers, non-urban areas, CIL management

Union Government set up a National Council for Senior Citizens


India Current Affairs 2012. The Union Government of India on 1 February 2012 gave the approval for setting up a National Council for Senior Citizens. It will be headed by the Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment

Tags: Union Government of India, National Council for Senior Citizens, Current Affairs February 2012, Senior citizens in India, Current Affairs India 2012

India, Japan and China entered into a Pact called SHADE


International Current Affairs 2012. India, Japan and China entered into a pact to share data to achieve the most efficient use of Naval Forces present in the Indian Ocean Region

Tags: India and Japan, India and China, Indian Ocean, naval forces in Indian Ocean, Current Affairs February 2012

Sample Registration System Bulletin mentioned 3 Points dropm in India’s Infant Mortality Rate


India Current Affairs 2012. As per the latest SRS bulletin released by the Registrar General of India India’s IMR dropped by 3 points from 50 to 47 infants deaths per 1000 live births during 2010

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