Page-12 of Current Affairs - July, 2012

Fresh sanctions imposed on Iran

July 16, 2012

The US imposed fresh sanctions against Iran increasing pressure on Tehran to take seriously concerns about its suspected nuclear weapons programme. The Treasury and State Department actions target more than 50 entities linked to Iran’s procurement, petroleum, and shipping networks. ..

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India violated WTO norms: United States

July 16, 2012

The U.S. administration accused India of infringing WTO norms by allowing Hyderabad-based Natco Pharma to produce a generic version of cancer drug Nexavar. The administration has called India’s move an ‘egregious’ violation of WTO norms. For a quick recall, India ..

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Banana genome sequenced to assist crop improvement

July 16, 2012

Banana is a vital crop which is cherished across the globe and also serves as staple food in some poor countries. The complete genome of the banana has been successfully sequenced. Why the sequencing was needed and how will it ..

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Tamil Nadu draws FDI faster, states study

July 16, 2012

As per a latest study, Tamil Nadu has left behind states like Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). The state has attracted investments of around Rs 6,711 crore in 2011-12, which is 66 % higher than ..

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Double-cropping in Assam to enhance farm yield

July 14, 2012

Assam government is planning to bring around 5 lakh hectares under double cropping pattern. In 2011, the Agriculture Department had launched double cropping in about 2, 90,000 hectares of mono-cropping land to enhance production and reach self-sufficiency in agriculture. Objective: ..

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Manipur seeks extension of provisions of Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation 1873

July 14, 2012

Manipur government has decided to approach the Centre to extend the provisions of the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation 1873 to the state. Why this decision ? The decision follows rising demands from public to bring in the Inner Line Permit ..

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India to trim diplomatic ties with Denmark

July 14, 2012

(Purulia Arms Drop Case, Person in News: Kim Davy) India has decided to downgrade its diplomatic links with Denmark. Why India has decided for trimming diplomatic relations with Denmark? (Purulia Arms Drop Case, Person in News: Kim Davy) India has ..

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Simmtronics an Indian firm unveils World’s most affordable tablet PC

July 14, 2012

Simmtronics, an Indian company unveiled what it says World’s most affordable tablet PC in Dubai. Simmtronics launched its multi touch X Pad series worth $100. The firm has target is to increase its market share in the Middle East over ..

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Planning Commission approves Rs. 3,535 cr annual plan 2012-13 for Arunachal Pradesh

July 14, 2012

Planning Commission approved the Annual Plan Size 2012-13 for Arunachal Pradesh at Rs. 3,535 crores. The plan has seen a 20.1%, increase over last year’s revised outlay of Rs. 2942.6 crores. The state was highly praised by Planning Commission for ..

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CCI approves two laning of Raibarelly – Jaunpur section on NH-231

July 14, 2012

Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure (CCI), approved the proposal for the development of the two laning of Raibarelly – Jaunpur section on NH – 231 in Uttar Pradesh under NHDP Phase IV on Design, Built ,Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) model. ..

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