Page-19 of Current Affairs - January, 2013

Ladakh to have World’s largest solar telescope

January 9, 2013

World’s largest solar telescope is likely to be established in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir by the end of 2013. The project costing Rs. 300 crore would come up either at Hanle or Merak village near Pangong Lake ..

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Tulsi Gabbard: First Hindu American Congresswoman takes oath on Gita

January 8, 2013

Tulsi Gabbard- American politician and the Congresswoman for Hawaii’s 2nd congressional district She has become the first Hindu American ever to be sworn in as a member of the US House of Representatives. She is also the first ever US ..

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CCTNS Project launched on pilot basis

January 8, 2013

 Crime & Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) Project which seeks to make use of technology in bringing greater transparency and accountability into government functioning was launched as a pilot project in New Delhi. All the States and Union Territories ..

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McGrath inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

January 8, 2013

Legendary pacer of Australia, Glenn McGrath inducted into the ICC  Cricket Hall of Fame. It will be a thirdentry in 2012-13 after Enid Bakewell and Brian Lara. McGrath will be 68th male member of the Hall of Fame. McGrath has ..

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MHA bans foreign tourists from working as journalists

January 8, 2013

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced a ban on journalistic activities by foreign tourists in India. As noticed by the Ministry, foreigners entering on tourist visa are involved in coverage of events/journalistic activities. It stated that Tourist Visa is ..

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CJI inaugurates fast track court to try sexual offences in Delhi

January 8, 2013

Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir inaugurated first of the four fast track courts in Saket, Delhi to hear cases of sexual offence cases against women. Other fast track courts would start operating from January 3, 2013 at Rohini, Tis ..

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Easy available drugs may hinder the purpose of Castration

January 8, 2013

As per medical experts the effect of medicines used for chemical castration like Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) and Cyproterone acetate are temporary. There effect can be reduced by anti-epileptics and anti-diabetics drugs, anti-depressants and some performance-enhancing drugs used by athletes. In ..

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Freedom fighter Pandit Ram Sanehi Shukla passed away

January 8, 2013

Eminent freedom fighter and a follower of Mahatma Gandhi, Pandit Ram Sanehi Shukla (98) passed away. Shukla joined the freedom movement as a student and was jailed several times in the pursuit of freedom. He was from Sahebpur Village under ..

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Nestle wins trademark battle against Cadbury over KitKat design

January 8, 2013

The world’s biggest food company Nestlé has won a legal battle against Cadbury over trademark four-fingered shape of KitKat. The particular shape was registered as a trademark by the Swiss giant Nestlé. However, Cadbury opposed it by appealing against the ..

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Indian origin scientist Venkatesh Mannar gets Canada’s highest civilian award

January 8, 2013

Indian origin scientist Venkatesh Mannar who is President of Micronutrient Initiative, Canada, has been conferred with Canada’s ‘highest’ civilian award – the Order of Canada. Order of Canada award is given to recognize a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to ..

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