Page-3 of Current Affairs - February, 2013

Assam becomes India’s first state to produce over 500 Million Kg Tea for consecutive 2 years

February 26, 2013

With a production of 589 million Kgs in 2011 and 588 million Kgs 2012, Assam has become the first state in India to produce over 500 million kilogram tea for two years in a row. The North East Tea Association, ..

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“W49B”: The Youngest black hole in our galaxy discovered by the Scientists

February 26, 2013

Recent  data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has spotted the youngest black hole yet in the Milky Way galaxy named “W49B”. W49B is just 1000-years-old and only 26,000 light-years away from Earth.

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Democratic Republic of Congo: African leaders sign UN-backed peace accord

February 26, 2013

Regional African leaders have inked a UN-brokered accord which aims to bring peace to the troubled eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Objective: The agreement may lead to the establishment of a special UN intervention brigade in eastern ..

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‘One Stop Crisis Centres’: Government announces crisis centre for women

February 26, 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee made a mention of setting up of ‘One Stop Crisis Centres’, in his speech to the joint session of Parliament on the opening day of the Budget session of Parliament. Objective:  Specialized facility for providing all necessary ..

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UK scientists discover deepest undersea vents

February 26, 2013

UK scientists have discovered an amazing set of hydrothermal vents, the deepest anywhere in the world, in the the ocean floor in the Caribbean. Hydrothermal vents are among the most unknown features of the deep ocean and their existence was ..

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New Life Sciences prize announced by World’s Technology tychoons

February 26, 2013

Few of the world’s best-known technology tycoons, including Google co-founder Sergey Brin and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, established a $15-million annual prize to reward pioneering achievements in life sciences. Objective: To generate fervor and financial reward for spectacular scientific accomplishment. ..

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Justice (Retd) Ms Usha Mehra Commission Submitted its Report

February 26, 2013

Justice (Retd) Ms Usha Mehra Commission submitted its report to the Government. The Commission was constituted on 26th December, 2012. Objective: To enquire into various aspects of the incidence of brutal assault to a young woman in Delhi on December ..

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AirAsia and Tata Group join hands for an economical airline

February 26, 2013

AirAsia: Malaysia’s no-frills carrier AirAsia has applied to the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) to join hands with the Tata Group Arun Bhatia’s Telestra Tradeplace to enter the aviation sector. Stakes in the Joint-Venture: AirAsia: 49% Tata Sons Ltd.: 30% ..

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