Page-11 of Current Affairs - January, 2013
Proceeds of NIF allowed to be used to fund bank recapitalization: CCEA
In a move made to enhance disinvestment policy, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by PM Dr. Manmohan Singh has permitted the National Investment Fund (NIF) to buy shares of public sector enterprises, including banks and insurance companies. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Axis Bank offers e-Gift Card service
Axis Bank has launched ‘Axis Bank e- Gift Card’ which is an online version of physical plastic gift cards. What does it offer? The e-Gift card allows the customers to buy gift cards in an alternate way. The card carrying ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Black Holes are growing faster than previously believed
Scientists from Swinburne University have revealed that the growth of super massive black holes, which are present at the centers of galaxies, does not occurs in the same way as it was previously thought. Previous Thoughts and New Discovery:
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Diktat by Khap Panchayats on dress code for women illicit: Supreme Court
The apex court of India has ruled that diktat on dress code for women and barring them from carrying cellphone is unlawful. As per the ruling, such diktats are against the fundamental right to life and Khap Panchayats have been ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Facebook launches new “graph search” tool
Facebook has unveiled a new friends-based search tool “graph search” which will help its users search for people and places within the social network. The new tool which is available as a beta version will initially let users browse mainly ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
RBI’s multiple roles create conflict: IMF
As per International Monetary Fund (IMF) report, India, despite its recent successes in developing a stable financial system, its financial sector still faces up obstacles to its ability to support growth and stability. As per report, which is part of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Mohammad Tahir-ul-Qadri – New face in Pakistan Politics
Mohammad Tahir ul-Qadri is a Pakistani politician, former law professor and a Sufi scholar.He was the former professor of international constitutional law at the University of the Punjab. Qadri is also the founder and Chairman of Minhaj-ul-Quran International. He ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Govt imposes 2.5% duty on import of crude edible oils
In a move aimed at protecting domestic oilseed farmers, the government imposed 2.5% import duty on crude edible oils without any hike in duties on refined cooking oil fearing rise in retail prices. The decision, however, was not supported by ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Patiala House court unveils e-stamping
Patiala House court complex, one of the six district courts in Delhi switched to e-stamping facility completely. With this the court became the first district court to fully switch over to the e-stamping process and eliminate stamp papers. Why this ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
World Bank cuts Global Growth estimates for 2013
World Bank sharply slashed the global growth outlook for 2013 to 2.4% from earlier estimate of 3%. As per World Bank, major economies around the world are still facing hurdles towards recovery, despite improved conditions in financial markets. It also ..