Page-32 of Current Affairs - January, 2013
‘Mr. Cricket’ Mike Hussey to retire from Test cricket
Australian batsman Mike Hussey will retire from Test cricket after the final match of the series against Sri Lanka at Sydney starting on January 3, 2013. It will be his 79th and final Test. He will however play the ODI ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Tony Greig, former England cricket captain and commentator passed away
Former England captain and cricket commentator Anthony William "Tony" Greig (66) passed away. Greig played 58 tests for England and scored 3,599 runs at an average of 40.43 and took 141 wickets at 32.20. Tony Greig was an England Test ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Investment slumps in textiles; “R-TUFS” scheme to promote investments in sector
In 2012, the textile and clothing industry in the country has made minimal investment in expansions and new projects. In 2011, the Union Ministry of Textiles had announced the Restructured Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (R-TUFS) with subsidy cap for each ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Pratibha Ray to get 2011 Jnanpith Award
Pratibha Ray who is a famous Oriya novelist has been chosen for the prestigious Jnanpith award for the year 2011 in recognition to her contribution to the field of Indian literature. She will be the fourth Oriya author to get ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Sistema continues ties with India by signing new deals
Russian business major, Sistema, has decided to continue trade ties with India as its subsidiary Glonass signed new pacts in the field of satellite navigation. Sistema has already inked an MoU with ONGC Videsh. Though Sistema has offered an opportunity ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
“Gangnam Style” – Collins dictionary’s words of the year
Collins dictionary has named “Gangnam Style”, as one of the top 12 words of the year, one word from each month. The Gangnam Style video also entered Guiness World Records for being most watched YouTube video starring Korean singer ‘Psy’. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Current Affairs of January 2013
The New Year 2013 begins with Tuesday. The following current affairs events are expected to be observed in January 2013. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas India will host the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2013 from January 7-9, 2013 at Hotel Le Meridien, Kochi, ..
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Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs