Page-7 of Current Affairs - December, 2013
Peter O'Toole of 'Lawrence of Arabia' fame passed away
Legendary actor Peter O’Toole (81), applauded for his role in the classic 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia, passed away in London. Peter O’Toole He was an Irish actor who made his film debut in 1959. He rose to stardom playing T. E. Lawrence in Lawrence ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Historic Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill passed
The parliament passed the historic Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, paving the way for establishment of an ombudsman to fight against corruption in public offices and ensure accountability on the part of public officials, including the Prime Minister, but with some ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2013
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
South India's 1st high altitude cricket stadium inaugurated in Wayanad district, Kerala
South India’s first high altitude cricket stadium built in Krishnagiri in the hilly Wayanad district by Kerala Cricket Association, inaugurated by state Governor Nikhil Kumar. The stadium spreads over 4.4 hectares area and is situated at about 2800 feet above ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2013
Category: Sports Current Affairs
RBI mid quarter monetary policy review: All rates remain unchanged
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its mid-quarter Monetary Policy Review kept the interest rates unchanged. By this move, the central bank gave the indication that solely monetary policy can’t deal with the inflation; the government must take initiatives ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2013
Angela Merkel sworn in as German chancellor for 3rd time
German Chancellor Angela Merkel sworn in for a third term after being reelected in a vote in the lower house of parliament. The event marks the beginning of the third so-called grand coalition in the Germany’s post-war history. Merkel’s conservative ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
'Indian Idol 2' winner Sandeep Acharya passed away
Sandeep Acharya, who won the second season of Indian Idol in 2006, passed away at Gurgaon. He was suffering from jaundice and is survived by his wife and a one-month-old daughter. The playback singer belonged to Bikaner, Rajasthan. About Sandeep ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Supreme Court: No sanction required for prosecution in court-monitored cases
The Supreme Court held that no approval from the Central Government is required by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to prosecute senior bureaucrats in court-monitored corruption cases. The court cleared that the sanction is not necessary under section 6A ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2013
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
DRDO develops heavy drop system improving Army's para-dropping capacity
DRDO has developed a 16 ton capacity Heavy Drop System (HDS) to improve Army’s para-dropping capacity. The system (HDS) consists of a platform and a highly advanced system of parachutes to drop loads consisting of military stores such as vehicles including ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Mobile makers should install "SoS" button for women safety: Finance Minister
On the first anniversary of December 16 brutal act that jolted the country, the Centre approved several proposals for improving women’s safety under the Nirbhaya Fund. Finance Minister P. Chidambaram announced that mobile handset makers will have to introduce an ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2013
C.V.R Rajendran is new CMD of Andhra Bank
The Union Ministry of Finance, Government of India appointed C. V. R. Rajendran as Andhra Bank Chairman and Managing Director. Previously, he was Executive Director of Bank of Maharashtra. As CMD of Andhra Bank, Rajendran will have a 5-year term ..