Page-10 of Current Affairs - January, 2013

SEBI prohibits companies from trade in ESOS, ESPS shares

January 20, 2013

Market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has brought changes in its Employee Stock Option Scheme (ESOS) and Employee Stock Purchase Scheme (ESPS) Guidelines, 1999, prohibiting companies from dealing in their own shares in the secondary market ..

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National Green Tribunal orders halt to all constructions going in Noida and Greater Noida

January 20, 2013

The National Green Tribunal has ordered an interim injunction on all the construction activities running in Noida and Greater Noida. Why this ban? The Tribunal noticed that construction activities have violated environmental standards as it will require huge underground water ..

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Air pollution in Beijing reaches to dangerous levels

January 20, 2013

A yellow alert was issued by Chinese meteorological authority indicating dangerous levels of smog in China’s northern and western regions, including major cities like Beijing and Chengdu. The density of PM2.5 particulates had surpassed 700 micrograms per cubic meter in ..

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BRICS to setup TWG to bolster cooperation in fighting diseases

January 20, 2013

India and other BRICS nations have decided to set up Technical Working Group (TWG) to identify best practices and models along with potential areas of mutual benefit and collaboration to fight with diseases. In the Delhi Communique adopted in the ..

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Zhao Jiang is China’s first Tamil author

January 20, 2013

Zhao Jiang or Kalaimakal has become first Chinese author to write a book in Tamil. She has authored a book titled “China’s Travel Attractions” which introduces the reader with the history and culture of Beijing, Shanghai and Tibet. Currently, Jiang ..

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Pakistan apex court orders arrest of PM

January 20, 2013

The supreme court of Pakistan has ordered the arrest of the PM, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, on the charges of corruption. The sudden announcement was made as Islamic scholar Tahir-ul-Qadri who led “million-man march” in protest to alleged corruption in the ..

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Saina Nehwal becomes world No. 2

January 19, 2013

Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal once again attained world no.2 position in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings. Previously, she had achieved this feat in 2010.

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Marathi writer Jyotsna Deodhar passed away

January 19, 2013

Acclaimed Marathi writer Jyotsna Deodhar (86) passed away. She also worked as an All India Radio (AIR) programme producer, Deodhar authored over 40 books which included novels and short stories that won her critical applaud. Her novels include ‘Ghar Gangechya ..

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Deccan Chronicle to be delisted from BSE-500

January 19, 2013

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has decided to delist Deccan Chronicle Holdings (DCHL) from the BSE-500 Index. Bharti Infratel will be included in the BSE-500 effective from January 21. Why this exclusion? DCHL is being excluded as the company failed ..

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China’s economy registers slowest growth in 13 years

January 19, 2013

The economy of China registered a growth of 7.8% which is slowest in last 13 years. Its growth was 9.3% and 10.4% in 2011 and 2010 respectively. However the current growth rate has managed to marginally surpass the 7.5% target ..

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