Page-12 of Current Affairs - December, 2012
Maldives to strengthen military ties with China
Maldives held talks with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing seeking deepening military ties between the two countries. Both the nations are also boosting economic and diplomatic engagement. Around 25% of Maldives tourism flows from China. Last year, China opened its ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Appoint women officers to investigate rape cases: Karnataka HC
While hearing a PIL seeking legislation to deal with gang rape cases, The Karnataka High Court directed the government to appoint women police officers to investigate such cases as the victim can confide much better.
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Oxford University approved Indira Gandhi Centre for Sustainable Development
The Somerville College, University of Oxford, will have Indira Gandhi Centre for Sustainable Development. Mrs. Gandhi was a student of Somerville College. The centre will be dedicated to addressing key issues of sustainable development and will result in building up ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
India’s first: Kochi-Muziris Biennale kicks off
Kochi is hosting India’s first biennale, the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, an international exhibition which showcases artworks across a variety of mediums including film, installation, painting, sculpture, new media and performance art from Indian and International artists. Alongside the exhibition the Biennale ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Incurably ill or wounded dogs should be exterminated: High Court
Karnataka High Court, in its verdict on a PIL, pronounced that Stray dogs which are incurably ill or mortally wounded as diagnosed by qualified veterinarians are to be exterminated as per ABC rules. What are ABC rules? The Animal Birth ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
CAG waits for pending RIL's KG-D6 records
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has said that it has not been provided with full access to all the documents required for the expenditure audit related to Panna-Mukta-Tapti (PMT) and KG-D6 blocks relating to expenditure for previous years up ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Financial crisis forces Deccan Charters to put the entire fleet on sale
Deccan Charters, the air travel company which has been offering charter services to pilgrims and businessmen since 1997, has put its entire fleet of aircraft on sale as it struggles with severe financial crisis. The company is also cutting short ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Sudeep Sen, first Indian to address Nobel Laureate Week
Poet Sudeep Sen from Delhi has been invited as a special guest to address the Nobel Laureate Week being held in Saint Lucia, a sovereign island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea. Mr. Sen is the first Indian to be ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
RBI eases KYC norms, no need of of introduction from an existing customer of the bank for opening of bank accounts
The RBI has eased the burden of producing multiple documents to open a bank account. It has said that banks can accept any of the documents such as Passport, PAN Card, Drivers’ Licence, Aadhaar letter, and NREGA Job Card as ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
SEBI allows 12 more AIFs
SEBI has allowed 12 entities to establish Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) for real estate, private equity and hedge funds. The 12 AIFs that have been registered with SEBI since October 10, 2012 include India Realty Fund, Dar Mentorcap Film Fund, ..