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Geophysicist Devendra Lal passed away
Devendra Lal (83), who was a geophysicist and visiting professor at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) of the University of California, San Diego, has passed away. Contibutions:
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
“IPv6” available in India
The new version internet address “IPv6” is now available in India. This version will provide advantage over previous IPv4 version as it will accommodate larger number of users each assigned with specific address. IPv4 provides limited space and service providers ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
ISRO to skip December launch for SARAL
ISRO which had slated to launch Indo-French spacecraft "SARAL" on 12-12-12 may skip the launch due to technical issues and additional tests proposed to improve reliability. The launch is now expected in January-February, 2013. Click here for more on SARAL:
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
ONGC wants exemption from National Offset Policy
The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has asked the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry for complete exemption from following the National Offset Policy (NOP) saying such a policy would have a direct impact on company’s operations and performance. What ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Kudankulam plant gets clearance for second heat-up
The first unit of 2,000-MW Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu was given clearance by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board for the second heat-up. It is expected that the plant could go critical (start the fission process) around December ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
UAE approves extradition pact with India
The UAE cabinet approved an extradition treaty with India which will facilitate the transfer of convicts to spend the remaining jail term in their home country. The agreement is expected to help around 1,200 Indian prisoners who have been languishing ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Kudankulam plant gets clearance for second heat-up
The first unit of 2,000-MW Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu was given clearance by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board for the second heat-up. It is expected that the plant could go critical (start the fission process) around December ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
UAE approves extradition pact with India
The UAE cabinet approved an extradition treaty with India which will facilitate the transfer of convicts to spend the remaining jail term in their home country. The agreement is expected to help around 1,200 Indian prisoners who have been languishing ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: International / World Current Affairs