Page-6 of Current Affairs - January, 2012
South China Sea Controversy
During the recent visit of Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang to India, the countries had inked 6 agreements as following: India and Vietnam signed an extradition treaty Oil exploration agreement in South China Sea: Under this, ONGC signed an agreement ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2012
India assures Bangladesh on Tipaimukh project
India assured Bangladesh that the Tipaimukh hydro-electric project in Manipur will not have an “adverse” impact on it as there will be no diversion of water for irrigation purposes. What is Tipaimukh Dam? Tipaimukh Dam is a proposed Hydroelectric project ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2012
Sabeer Bhatia launches free and open texting application “JaxtrSMS”
Sabeer Bhatia launches free and open texting application “JaxtrSMS” “Jaxtr Inc”, founded by Sabeer Bhatia and Yogesh Patel, announced the launch of “JaxtrSMS”, a cross-platform, open texting application to send SMS to anyone in the world for free. JaxtrSMS is ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2012
Hemantha Rao to receive INS outstanding Service Award 2010
Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC) Deputy Chief Executive (Fuels) GVS Hemantha Rao will receive the Outstanding Service Award 2010, conferred by the Indian Nuclear Society. An outstanding scientist, Mr Rao has vast experience in maintenance, project execution and fabrication of fuels ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2012
Scientist CNR Rao awarded Ernesto Illy Trieste Science Prize
Renowned scientist and Chairman, Scientific Advisory Council to Prime Minister, C N R Rao has been awarded the Ernesto Illy Trieste Science Prize for 2011. The Award, carrying a cash prize of Rs one lakh Dollar, a medal and citation, ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2012
Gandhian Ela Bhatt awarded Indira Gandhi Peace Prize, 2011
Noted Gandhian and social worker Ela Bhatt awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2011. Ms Bhatt was selected by an International Jury chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. A labour lawyer by training and inspired ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2012
O N V Bags Vagbhadananda award
Eminent poet and film personality O N V Kurup has been chosen for the “Guru Vagbhadananda Puraskaram” for enriching literature. He had won many coveted awards, including Jnanapeeth earlier. ONV Ottaplavil Neelakandan Velu Kurup or simply ONV is the 2007 ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2012
“Saraswati Samman” conferred on Kannada novelist Bhyrappa
Eminent Kannada writer S L Bhyrappa was honoured with the prestigious “Saraswati Samman” of 2010 for his novel “Mandra“. Carrying a citation, plaque and cash prize of Rs 7.5 lakh, the coveted honour was given away to the 75-year-old writer ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2012
Gandhian Jharna Jhara honoured with Peace and Harmony Award
Veteran Gandhian of Bangladesh Ms Jharna Jhara honoured with Chaudhary Ranbir Singh International Peace and Harmony Award. The award was given last time to well-known Gandhian Dr S N Subbarao. 85-years-old Ms Jharna Jhara is working for cause of rural ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2012
HDFC Bank overtakes SBI in Market Capitalization
Recently, the 17-year-old HDFC Bank for the first time became the most valuable lender in the country overtaking the 204-year-old State Bank of India in market capitalization. Up till now, SBI was the number one bank on all parameters of ..