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National Certification “Indian Standards for Organic Textiles” (ISOT) to augment demand: Central Government
Objective of launching Indian Standards for Organic Textiles (ISOT): · To boost the demand for organic textiles in major markets, including Europe and Japan, the Union government launched National Certification Standards for organic textiles. · National Certification Standards to take ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
Sachin Tendulkar becomes BMW Brand Ambassador
Sachin Tendulkar has been signed as the Brand Ambassador of German Luxury car maker BMW. Sachin Tendular was earlier the Brand Ambassador of Fiat and Parent Company of Ferrari.
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
Eminent Kuchipudi dance guru Vempati Chinna Satyam passes away
Vempati Chinna Satyam (82), an acclaimed Kuchipudi Dance Guru passed away. He was decorated with Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in the year 1998.
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
National Policy for Children 2012 by Ministry of Women and Child Development
The National Policy for Children 2012 has recently been drafted by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The revised draft policy reiterates the government’s obligation towards children and to take on new challenges, seeking to realize the full potential ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
GAIL, ONGC ink Swap agreement and Gas Co-operation agreement
GAIL and ONGC inked Swap Agreement and Gas Co-operation Agreement. As per the Gas Co-operation Agreement: ONGC can sale and purchase the gas from GAIL for 3 years Both the companies can supply or sale LNG by GAIL to ONGC ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
India, Bangladesh for Fast Track Implementation of Various Pacts
India and Bangladesh decided to speedily implement various agreements signed b/w them in 2010 and 2011. The various agreements are related to projects under the Indian line of credit, land boundary agreement implementation, trade facilitation measures, infrastructure development of land ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
Ravneet Gill will be new CEO of Deutsche Bank India
Ravneet Gill appointed as new CEO of the bank’s Deutsche Bank for its Indian operations. Mr. Gill replaced Gunit Chadha, who was elevated as co-chief executive of Asia Pacific along with AlanCloete.
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
A multi-year broadcast deal inked b/w Hockey India & ESPN STAR
ESPN STAR Sports inked a multi-year broadcast deal Hockey India. The channel will now have the exclusive right to broadcast all international hockey test matches under Hockey India to be played in India for the next 5 years. As per ..