Page-3 of Current Affairs - July, 2012

India, Indonesia ink DTAA

July 29, 2012

In order to prevent double taxation and fiscal evasion, India and Indonesia signed double taxation avoidance agreement (DTAA). The relationship b/w both countries is excellent and has strong historical and cultural ties. Both countries hope to achieve the trade target ..

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London Olympics kicks off; Sushil Kumar leads Indian contingent

July 29, 2012

The London Olympics 2012 opened with a spectacular opening ceremony. Head of State Queen Elizabeth II declared the Games open amidst boisterous spectators in the capacity crowd of 80,000, signaling the launch of the biggest sporting event, which the Britain ..

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Aleppo: Syrian focus of Revolt against the Government

July 27, 2012

Aleppo, the city in Syria which was considered relatively safe government bastion, has now become the latest centre of the revolt against President Bashar Al-Assad. It is the largest city in Syria. The capital of Aleppo Governorate is the most ..

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SC slashes the VIP quota for Haj pilgrimage from 5050 to 300

July 27, 2012

The Supreme Court of India slashed the VIP quota for Haj pilgrimage from 5050 seats to 300. The remaining 4750 seats will be added to the general category. As per the ruling of the court under the reduced quota, the ..

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Eight districts of Uttar Pradesh renamed

July 27, 2012

Uttar Pradesh govt has renamed eight districts in the state. The erstwhile BSP government had named these districts after the dalit and OBC personalities. The current UP government’s has decided to restore the early names of the districts. Previous Name ..

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Rs 2,000-cr pharma research fund : Exim Bank

July 27, 2012

The Export Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) will utilize Rs 2,000-crore fund in research activities for the pharma sector. It is being done to increase exposure in research and development. The fund has been allocated by the Commerce Ministry ..

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Jharkhand bans gutkha & pan masala

July 27, 2012

Showing concern about the increasing number of oral cancer cases, the state cabinet of Jharkhand has approved a complete ban on the manufacture, storage and distribution of all types of gutkha and paan masala which contain tobacco and nicotine. The ..

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Famous Painter Sumahendra passes away

July 27, 2012

Famous Painter Sumahendra passed away. He was the director of Visual Art in Jawahar Kala Kendra, Rajasthan. He had also served as Principal of Rajasthan School of Art. He was a resident of Rajasthan. He was master in Rajasthani miniature ..

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Kulandei Francis receives Ramon Magsaysay award

July 27, 2012

Mr. Kulandai Francis has been awarded with Ramon Magsaysay award for his endeavors to alleviate more than one lakh rural women out of poverty and empowering for 35 years. He runs an organization, the Integrated Village Development Project (IVDP) which ..

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July 26: Kargil war 13th anniversary, Nation remembers martyrs

July 27, 2012

Nation remembered its martyrs on 13th anniversary of Kargil war which officially came to an end on July 26, 1999. Defence Minister A K Antony paid homage to martyrs of Kargil war at Amar JawanJyoti, India Gate in the national ..

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