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Rahul Gandhi – Vice President of Congress
Congress has selected Rahul Gandhi as its Vice-President. The decision was finalized in the Congress Chintan Shivir held at Jaipur. It was organized to discuss Congress’ strategy for elections in 2014. Rahul is only the third vice-president in Congress history ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Mahakumbh captivates academics from Harvard
The Mahakumbh Mela in Allahabad has not only attracted pilgrims from all over the country but also pulled in scholars and academics from Harvard University. These scholars are closely observing the mega event to study the complex dynamics of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Obama takes oath for another term as US president
Barack Obama has been officially sworn in for a second consecutive term as US President. Obama delivered the oath in the Blue Room of the White House with First Lady Michelle.
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Mahindra ties with Snapdeal.com to sell 2-wheelers
Online shopping portal Snapdeal.com has tied with Mahindra & Mahindra to sell its two-wheelers. It will happen for the first time that vehicles will be sold and home delivered through website. Once the customer orders vehicle, the automaker will contact ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Scientists discover Billion Year Old River on Mars
Scientists from the European Space agency have discovered a river like structure on Mars by analyzing the 3D images of the Mars Express stereo camera. As per them, the region Reull Vallis bears a river-like structure which is believed to ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Partial de-notification of RIL SEZ approved by the Govt
Union Government gave nod to Reliance Industries’ plans of de-notifying more than 40 % of its multi-product Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Jamnagar subject to refund of all tax benefits it got for developing the area. However, the multi-product status ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Hockey India appoints Roelant Oltmans as High Performance Director
Legendry Dutch coach Roelant Oltmans has been appointed as High Performance Director by Hockey India to oversee the affairs of its senior and junior national teams. Oltmans brings with him an experience of 14-years of coaching Dutch team, which under ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Indian researcher to receive Alzheimer's drug discovery award
Mahaveer Golechha, a London-based Indian researcher will be honored with Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation’s ‘Young Investigator Scholarship Award’ at the 7th Annual Drug Discovery for Neurodegeneration Conference San Francisco. Why this award? The award is being given to him to ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs