Page-11 of Current Affairs - December, 2011
Peru: Ollanta Humala finishes 100 days in office
Ollanta Humala is the President of Peru. He won the 2011 presidential election and was elected as President of Peru in the second round, defeating Keiko Fujimori. Ollanta Humala recently finishesd his first 100 days in office with several key ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Israel : Soldier ‘Gilad Shalit’ released in swap deal
The Israeli soldier ‘Gilad Shalit’ and hundreds of Palestinians were released in a Historic prisoner swap deal b/w the Isreal and Palestine. It activated festivities in both Israel and the Palestinian dominions. The swap deal demands the discharge of 477 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011
India-Sri Lanka: India Inks MOU to restore Shiva Temple in Sri Lanka
India inked a MoU with the Board of Trustees of Thiruketheeswaram Temple Restoration Society, for restoration of the ancient Temple of Thiruketheeswaram in Mannar, Sri Lanka dedicated to Lord Shiva. The refurbishment of the holy place is representative of India’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011
Kurdistan Workers Party
The Kurds live mainly in Turkey, Iran and Iraq and probably number about 25-35 million worldwide. They are the most important ethnic group without a state of their own. They are mostly Sunni Muslims and have their own languages. About ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011
India’s Contribution to Afghanistan
Recently, Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh sealed a strategic partnership which will include help from New Delhi to train Afghan security forces as international troops prepare to head home in 2014. Here is a quick ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011
China-Afghanistan Relations
The Afghanistan government of Hamid Karzai and China established a formal diplomatic relationship in late 2001 shortly after the collapse of the Taliban regime. Afghan President Hamid Karzai visited China for the first time in 2002. He later made some ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011
Argentina: Cristina Fernández re-elected as President
Argentina held national presidential and legislative elections on 23 October 2011. Incumbent president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner secured a second term in office after the Front for Victory won just over half of the seats in the National Congress. Fernandez ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011
Guam: “Pacific Eagle”: USA-Russia Naval Anti-Terror exercises commence
Guam: “Pacific Eagle”: USA-Russia Naval Anti-Terror exercises commence Russian-American anti-terrorist joint exercise code-named “Pacific Eagle-2011” has started near the island of Guam. The training aims to build respect and cooperation b/w both Navies. The U.S. Navy opines that it shares ..