Page-7 of Current Affairs - January, 2012
FDI in Multi-brand Retail- Background and arguments
Up till now, the successive Governments in India have kept denying the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in multi-brand Indian retail. So, foreign groups have been forbidden from any ownership in supermarkets, convenience stores or any retail outlets, to sell multiple ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2012
India’s 3rd research station in Antarctica Bharti to be commissioned in 2012
Bharti is the name of third Research station commissioned by India at Antarctica. It will be the third and second active research station along with Maitri (active) and Dakshin Gangotri(abandoned, but used as supply base) for the nation. India has ..
Month: 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 ..