Page-15 of Current Affairs - February, 2013

Jackie Chan, Mo Yan selected as members of Chinese parliament

February 8, 2013

Movie star Jackie Chan and the 2012 winner of Nobel prize for literature Mo Yan has been selected as members of one of the houses of Chinese parliament, the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). The new leaders in China ..

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Famous Bengali Painter Shanu Lahiri passed away

February 8, 2013

Famous painter of Bengal School, Shanu Lahiri (85) passed away. She was the winner of President’s Gold Medal.

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Rohinton Nariman submits resignation from Solicitor General of India

February 8, 2013

The Solicitor General of India, senior advocate Rohinton F Nariman has resigned from the post amid speculation that the decision came over his differences with the Law ministry. Nariman has not stated any reason for quitting his post. The Solicitor ..

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Naseer Ahmed is the new Director of Syndicate Bank

February 8, 2013

C R Naseer Ahmed has been appointed as the Director of Syndicate Bank. The Government of India has nominated Ahmed as part-time non-official director on the Board of Directors of Syndicate Bank for a period of 3 years.

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South Africa tops ICC Rankings for Test Cricket

February 7, 2013

South Africa was declared as the world number one team in the ICC Test Cricket Rankings. It is followed by England, Australia, Pakistan and India. India was at 5th spot.   South African batsman Hashim Amla has emerged as the best ..

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McGrath and Turner enter Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

February 7, 2013

Renowned pace bowlers Glenn McGrath and Charlie Turner have been inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame. Charlie Turner took 6-15 on test debut at Sydney in 1887. He died in 1944. Turner took 101 wickets in 17 test ..

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Michael Clarke bags his 4th Allan Border Medal

February 7, 2013

Australian Cricket Team’s skipper Michael Clarke has won his fourth Allan Border Medal. Previously, he won the medal in 2005, 2009 and 2012 medals. With this Clarke equalized Ricky Ponting who had also achieved this feat in past.

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Thinning of Ozone has altered ocean circulation: Study

February 7, 2013

As per a latest study, a hole in the Antarctic ozone layer has changed the way waters in the southern oceans mix, which researchers say could impact global climate change. As per scientists this phenomenon has the potential to alter ..

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Functioning of Prasar Bharati to be examined by study groups

February 7, 2013

The Sam Pitroda-led expert panel has set up 11 study groups for examining the Government-Prasar Bharati ties, its financing, aspects related to content, presentation and other issues. Tasks before the study group: To work on aspects related to the Prasar ..

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Indian Railways to host IHHA Conference

February 7, 2013

The 10th International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA) Conference will be hosted by the Indian Railways in New Delhi. The conference is held once in every 4 years. The last conference was organized in Shanghai China in 2009.  The Conference provides ..

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