Page-2 of Current Affairs - July, 2012

Broadband connectivity to 250,000 villages by Nov 2013

July 31, 2012

In order to improve public delivery mechanism in the country, the Indian government will connect 250,000 gram panchayats with broadband within 16 months. The government has also assured that 58 pilots projects under implementation in Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Tripura ..

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Gagan Narang clinches first medal for India at London Olympics

July 31, 2012

Star Shooter Gagan Narang has clinched first medal for India at the London Olympics. Gagan bagged a bronze medal in the 10 metre air rifle event.

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MiG-29KUB performs first landing on INS Vikramaditya

July 31, 2012

MiG-29KUB, a Russian-built fighter jet made the first landing on the INS Vikramaditya during sea trials. INS Vikramaditya It is the rechristened name of former Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov, which has been procured by India. The ship is a ..

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July 28: World observes “World Hepatitis Day”

July 29, 2012

World Hepatitis Day is being observed round the globe. The focus is to spread awareness about viral hepatitis, which kills around 1 million people every year. Millions more suffer immediate sickness or long-term ill health. What is Hepatitis? Hepatitis as ..

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SEBI allows online subscription of bonds

July 29, 2012

SEBI gave its nod for online subscription of bonds.  Objective: To cut the timeline for completion of the process. In order to provide a mechanism to decrease the timelines of the issue process for public issue of debt securities, SEBI ..

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PCOs, Kirana shops, petrol pumps, to be new Insurance Agents

July 29, 2012

With the aim to expand the reach of insurance in the country, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) has suggested to permit owners of kirana shops, fair price shops, medical shops, petrol pumps, individual Public Call Office (PCO) to ..

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I&B’s Sectoral Innovation Council suggests National Media Policy

July 29, 2012

The Sectoral Innovation Council established by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, has suggested to introduce a National Media Policy. The recommendation calls for developing an alternative to Television Audience Measurement-TAM ratings, review broadcast licensing procedures and regulation of media ..

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India imposes ban on US-sanctioned Iranian ships

July 29, 2012

India has banned entry of US-sanctioned Iranian ships into its water. The move will adversely impact crude oil imports from the country’s 4th largest crude oil exporter. Background: In July 2012, after EU imposed sanctions against Iran, India had permitted ..

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One lakh Eco-friendly bio-toilets for 300 backward Gram Panchayats

July 29, 2012

The Government has planned to install 1 lakh eco-friendly bio-toilets in about 300 backward Gram Panchayats in the country in next 2 years. This will alleviate the problem of open defecation in villages. The project will cost Rs 150 crore ..

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A rift of the size of Grand Canyon discovered under Antarctic ice sheet

July 29, 2012

A rift of the size of the Grand Canyon has been discovered under the Antarctic ice sheet. According to the scientists the rift is contributing to ice melt and a consequent rise in the sea level. The rift is around ..

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