Page-30 of Current Affairs - January, 2013

Scientists Identify Cause of Widespread Eye Disease

January 1, 2013

As per latest findings, the most probable cause of widespread eye disease Branch retinal vein occlusion (blockage of the blood vessels that channel blood from the retina) has been identified. Scientists have shown that it is highly probable that thickening ..

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Turkey lifts veto against NATO’s non-military cooperation with Israel

January 1, 2013

NATO member Turkey is ready to lift veto on non-military cooperation b/w the alliance members and Israel. It had imposed the veto following Israeli attack on Turkish humanitarian aid ship to Gaza in 2010. In a quid pro quo, several ..

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Germany is India's top European trading partner

January 1, 2013

As per latest figures of Commerce and Industry Ministry, Germany, with  around $23.8 billion or 18.3 billion euro turnover is India’s top trading partner within European Union (EU) during 2011-12. India and the EU have recently concluded negotiations on Free ..

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Studying Bats to get clues to immunity, longevity in man

January 1, 2013

A team of researchers at the Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) conducted an extensive research into bats and bat borne viruses, and their potential effects on the human population. Their study provides an insight into the evolution of the bat’s ..

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West Antarctic Ice Sheet warming rapidly

January 1, 2013

As per a new study, the western part of Antarctica is experiencing nearly twice as much warming as previously thought. The temperature record from Byrd Station, a scientific outpost in the center of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS), recorded ..

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NASA to transform asteroid into space station

January 1, 2013

For the first time in history of space endeavors, a celestial object would be moved by humans. NASA scientists are planning to capture a 500,000 kg asteroid, relocate it and turn it into a space station for astronauts to refuel ..

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Planning Commission cuts growth target to 8% in 12th Plan

January 1, 2013

The Planning Commission has opined to cut the growth rate target for the 12th Five Year Plan to 8%, from 8.2% at the meeting of the National Development Council (NDC). It is for the second time that the Plan panel ..

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China stiffens censorship of Internet

January 1, 2013

China tightened its control of the internet, when the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, the rubber stamp parliament, passed the "Decision to Strengthen the Protection of Online Information". The regulation threatens internet companies with fines, website closures and ..

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