Page-2 of Current Affairs - August, 2013

Current Affairs: Top Headlines for August 29, 2013

August 29, 2013

Rupee decline to make cars, consumer durables costly With rupee continuously loosing against dollar, cars, TVs, washing machines and other consumer durables are likely to cost more with companies set to increase prices to offset impact on their margins. Car-maker ..

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Solution for Global Hunger: Study shows instant noodles can play key role to battle global hunger

August 28, 2013

Instant Noodles a solution to Global Hunger: As per a latest study by Deborah Gewertz, Professor of Anthropology at Amherst College in US, instant noodles can play a significant role in combating the challenge of global hunger which is aggravating ..

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First Typhoid vaccine promising long-term protection launched by Bharat Biotech

August 28, 2013

Hyderabad based Bharat Biotech launched world’s first clinically proven typhoid conjugate vaccine, Typbar – TCV. How Typbar-TCY is different from existing vaccines? Typbar-TCV has a sharp edge over the existing typhoid vaccines as the latest conjugate vaccine provides long-term protection — ..

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Parthasarathi Shome appointed as chairman of TARC

August 28, 2013

The government has set up a 7-member Tax Administration Reform Commission (TARC) which will be headed by Parthasarathi Shome. What will be major tasks before Tax Administration Reform Commission (TARC) ? The TARC will revisit tax laws and suggest measures for putting in ..

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Brigalia Bam honored with Gandhi Peace Prize

August 28, 2013

Brigalia Bam, former head of South Africa’s election body, received the prestigious Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Peace and Reconciliation recognizing her commitment to democracy. Bam was conferred with this honor for ensuring free and fair elections since the establishment of democracy in 1994 when anti-apartheid icon Nelson ..

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International Children’s Peace Prize 2013 goes to Malala Yousafzai

August 28, 2013

Famous Pakistani brave girl and activist Malala Yusafzai who was shot in head by Taliban for campaigning for girls’ right to education, has won the prestigious International Children’s Peace Prize 2013. She is currently living in Britain where she was given life-saving treatment. ..

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England wins Ashes 2013

August 28, 2013

England clinched Ashes 2013 series with 3-0 win over arch-rivals Australia. The fifth and last test match played at the Oval stadium ended in a draw. Key Players of Ashes Test Series 2013: Man of the Series (England): Ian Bell Man of ..

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Current Affairs: Top Headlines for August 28, 2013

August 28, 2013

Rupee witnesses biggest single-day fall in last 18 years Following the approval of the Food Security Bill by Lok Sabha, the Rupee witnessed its biggest single day fall since last 18 years on August 27, 2013. The Rupee fell 2.9% ..

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