Page-10 of Current Affairs - August, 2013

Sharp rise in Internet related bank frauds: Banking Ombudsman

August 20, 2013

There was a sharp increase in complaints relating to Internet related bank frauds. The total number of complaints increased marginally from 3,486 in 2011-12 to 3,494 in 2012-13. The complaints related to credit card and Internet based transactions increased from ..

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Duty on Gold, Silver raised to 10%

August 20, 2013

In order to curb the increasing Current Account Deficit (CAD) the Centre hiked the customs duty on gold, platinum and silver to 10%. This initiative will bring in additional revenue of Rs. 4,830 crore. As per the notifications by the ..

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Political parties agree on nullifying SC order against convicted lawmakers

August 20, 2013

Parties across political lines agreed to amend the Representation of the People Act to overturn a Supreme Court verdict which barred people in police or judicial custody from contesting elections. The government also received support for its proposal to amend ..

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Noted Kamaicha player Sakar Khan passed away

August 20, 2013

Renowned Rajasthani folk musician Sakar Khan known for the melodious bow and string instrument Kamaicha passed away in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Sakar Khan: He belonged to the traditional Manganiyar folk musician community of Rajasthan and learned to play the Kamaicha from ..

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SEBI to go in for a major revamp

August 20, 2013

The market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has decided to go in for a major refurbishment of its role, vision and organisational set up with a stronger workforce and greater IT resources in order to improve focus ..

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DBT scheme for LPG to be extended to 35 more districts

August 19, 2013

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry has decided to extend LPG Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme to 35 more districts from September 1, 2013 after observing a good response from the districts already in the scheme thus taking the total ..

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Govt. takes measures to increase Forex inflows and check deficit

August 19, 2013

In order to check the increasing Current Account Deficit (CAD) and curtail the rupee downslide due to an unstable foreign exchange market, the government has announced a set of measures to increase the Forex inflows by an additional $11 billion ..

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Committee to be set up to suggest establishment of Universities for Research & Innovation

August 19, 2013

The Government has decided to set up a Committee for suggesting changes to the provisions of the Universities for Research and Innovation Bill, 2012 and suggest a roadmap for future. What does the ‘Universities for Research & Innovation Bill, 2012’ ..

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