Page-7 of Current Affairs - July, 2012

Bradley Wiggins: First British cyclist to clinch Tour De France

July 25, 2012

Bradley Wiggins became the 1st Briton to cinch the Tour de France. He also helped Sky teammate Mark Cavendish achieve his fourth straight sprint victory on the Champs-Elysees.

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Derek O’ Brian: First Anglo-Indian to Vote in Presidential Election

July 25, 2012

Derek o’ Brian, became the first Anglo Indian to vote in the Indian Presidential elections. Brian, a Rajya Sabha MP from West Bengal, belongs to Trinamool Congress. The constitution of India says that an MP who has been nominated by ..

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India, Mozambique inked pact on Bilateral Security Cooperation

July 25, 2012

With the objective to discuss cooperation and enhance relationship in various fields for mutual benefits, India and Mozambique signed an agreement on Bilateral Security Cooperation. According to estimates around 25,000 people of Indian origin are living in Mozambique for generations. ..

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UN Resolution vetoed by China, Russia: Situation intensifies in Syria

July 24, 2012

UN Security Council resolution on Syria has been vetoed by Russia and China. However, India and 10 other countries voted in favor. Pakistan and South Africa abstained from voting. What could have been the effects of this UN resolution, if ..

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Rs 57800 Cr Annual Plan for UP: Planning Commission

July 24, 2012

The Planning Commission of India allocated Rs 57800 crore  for UP Annual Plan for fiscal year 2012-13. It marked an increase of 23 % over last plan. In addition, Rs 20000 crore funding for centre-sponsored schemes in the state has ..

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EU intensifies arms embargo & sanctions against Syria

July 24, 2012

The European Union intensified arms embargo and sanctions against the Syria government in reaction to rising violence in the country. The 27-member Union adopted the conclusion according to which vessels and aircraft heading to Syria will be inspected if it ..

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China promises $ 20 Billion Loan to Africa

July 24, 2012

China has promised to provide $ 20 billion loan to African countries over the next three years. The announcement was made by the Chinese President Hu Jin Tao at the opening session of the 5th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in ..

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Sally Ride: First American woman astronaut passed away

July 24, 2012

Sally Ride (61), the first US woman to travel into space passed away. In June 1983, at the age of 32, she blasted off in the US space shuttle Challenger. Ride graduated from Stanford University with master’s and doctorate degrees ..

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