Page-5 of Current Affairs - December, 2012
Jeet Thayil among 24 selected for Sahitya Akademi Awards 2012
Jeet Thayil, whose novel Narcopolis was nominated for the Booker, has been one among the 24 authors selected for Sahitya Akademi Awards 2012. He was selected for his poetry collection ‘These Errors are Correct’ in English. About Sahitya Akademi Award ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
500-year-old gunpowder sacks discovered
Around 500 year old Gunpowder bags, dated back to around 1550, were found near the Jain temple in the Sonar fort of Jaisalmer, made famous by Satyajit Ray’s film ‘Sonar Kella’. These explosives were used in cannons. What is Gunpowder? ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
BlackBerry appoints Ranbir Kapoor as its brand ambassador
Blackberry smartphone manufacturer Research-In-Motion (RIM) has appointed Ranbir Kapoor as its brand ambassador in India.
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Scientists discover new “mosasaur” species of aquatic lizard
Scientists have discovered a new Mosasaur species of aquatic lizard which is 84 million-year old, 20 feet long. These were the biggest and most dangerous predators in European rivers.
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Supreme Court appoints three news judges
The apex court elevated Chief Justices of three high courts as judges of the Supreme Court, enhancing the strength of the court to 28. The three new judges are: Justice M Yusuf Eqbal Justice Venkategowda Justice Vikramjit Sen Earlier, when ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
China names Infosys among 100 key outsourcing companies
China has named Infosys in the list of 100 main liaison service outsourcing firms, making the IT giant the only Indian company to get this recognition. Infosys well- rounded portfolio of capabilities, exemplary performance and strong growth in China made ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Madhya Pradesh sets up “Senior Citizen Commission”
The Madhya Pradesh Government has set up a “Senior Citizen Commission” to look into the problems of the elderly in the State. The Commission would comprise one Chairman and four members to consider problems of the senior people of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
SEBI gives final approval to MCX-SX
SEBI gave its nod to MCX Stock Exchange (MCX-SX) for going live in new product segments such as equity, wholesale debt (bonds) and interest rate derivatives. For more on MCX-SX click here