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"Deterrence Stability and Escalation Control in South Asia" – A study cautions nuclear instability in South Asia
As per a study entitled Deterrence Stability and Escalation Control in South Asia released by a major think-tank in Washington has warned that in the fifteen years since India and Pakistan tested nuclear devices in 1998, both have introduced 17 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2013
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
EU bestows "GSP-Plus" status on Pakistan
The European Union (EU) has given GSP-Plus status to Pakistan, a move that is likely to encourage the textile and other industries as it grants exporters duty-free access to 28 member nations of the EU group. Pakistan was in talks with ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2013
West Bengal adopts Bill to tackle illegal activities of Chit Funds
With a view to tackle illegal activities of Chit Funds, the West Bengal Assembly adopted a fresh Bill ‘West Bengal Protection of Interest of Depositors in Financial Establishments Bill, 2013′. The bill has arrived close on the heels of Sardha ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2013
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Iran space mission sends monkey to space for second time
Iran has revealed that it has successfully sent a monkey into space for the second time in 2013 as part of a space mission aimed at manned space flight. As per Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani, the monkey – named Fargam, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
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 ..