Page-5 of Current Affairs - December, 2013

Michiaki Takahasi: Developer of chickenpox vaccine passed away

December 27, 2013

Dr. Michiaki Takahashi (85),  a Japanese virologist, who developed a vaccine for the chicken pox virus passed away. Dr. Takahashi developed his vaccine by growing live but weakened versions of the virus in animal and human cells. The disease was not sourced ..

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e-Pramaan would make SMSs a valid documentary proof

December 26, 2013

Soon, SMSs will be acceptable as “documentary proof” for a variety of citizen-services ranging from making payments to registrations. The Department of electronics and information technologY (DeitY), a part of the ministry of Communication and Information Technology, is all set ..

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Mr. Mikhail Kalashnikov: Designer of AK-47 ( ''Avtomat Kalashnikova 1947") passed away

December 26, 2013

Mikhail Kalashnikov (94), the Russian gun designer whose AK-47 rifle became the weapon of choice for many national armies and guerrillas around the world, passed away. About AK- 47 ( ”Avtomat Kalashnikova 1947″) Officially known as “Avtomat Kalashnikova 1947”. ’47’ from the ..

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First Ministerial Level Talk held for BCIM Trade Corridor

December 25, 2013

India, China, Bangladesh and Myanmar held the first ever official-level discussions on the ambitious BCIM economic corridor to link India and China with Bangladesh and Myanmar. The economic advantages of the BCIM trade corridor are:- Approach to numerous markets in ..

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Cabinet approved FTA in trade and services with ASEAN

December 25, 2013

The Cabinet approved a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in trade and services with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Objective: To promote the movement of Indian professionals in the 10-nation ASEAN. The Agreement on Investment would protect, promote and increase ..

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Govt allowed CIL to pump gas from CBM mines

December 25, 2013

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) allowed state-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) to pump methane gas trapped in coal beds of its existing mines. This move will open a new revenue stream for the world’s largest coal miner and ..

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CCEA allowed RIL Higher Gas Prices in Lieu of Bank Guarantee

December 25, 2013

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) allowed Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) to sell natural gas at the revised doubled price from April, 2014 provided the firm gave a bank guarantee. The contractor would be allowed to sell D1 and ..

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India-Venezuela: Signed Cultural Exchange Programme

December 24, 2013

India and Venezuela signed a programme on cultural exchanges in the fields of publication, film and media, image and space arts, stage and music arts. The programme will last for three years and will be renewed automatically thereafter. Excerpts of ..

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