Page-23 of Current Affairs - January, 2013

Haradhan Bandopadhyay passes away

January 10, 2013

Famous screen and theater actor Haradhan Bandopadhyay (86), who had starred in many films of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray, passed away. Celebrated films in which he featured include ‘Mahanagar’, ‘Sakha Prashakha’, ‘Sonar Kella’ and ‘Jai Baba Felunath’, directed by Ray. ..

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NALCO inaugurates its first wind power project

January 10, 2013

Government owned company National Aluminium Co Ltd (NALCO) has commissioned its first 50 MW wind power project at Gandikota in Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh built with the cooperation of Suzlon at the cost of Rs 275 crore. The company ..

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ICT industry produces 830 million tonnes of CO2

January 10, 2013

As per a latest report published in journal Environmental Science & Technology, Internet and other components of information communication and technology (ICT) industry annually produces more than 830 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2), the main greenhouse gas, and is ..

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Oil India, NTPC to be disinvested

January 10, 2013

In a move directed towards achieving the target of Rs.30,000 through disinvestment, the government has decided divest 10 % stake in Oil India and will also dispose of 9.5 % holding in NTPC in January and February 2013. How much ..

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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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