Page-9 of Current Affairs - July, 2012

North Korea confers the Title of Marshal on its Top Leader Kim Jong Un

July 23, 2012

Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) conferred the title of “Marshal” to its top leader Kim Jong Un. The nation’s top military brass and government officials decided to award the title to Kim. After the death of his father ..

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Fall in the Incidents of Child Marriages in India: Annual Health Survey Report

July 23, 2012

As per Annual Health Survey (AHS), done by the census authorities, the incidents of child marriage declined considerably over the past few years. The AHS was conducted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in association with the Registrar ..

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Fall in fresh HIV-Infection cases among Children: UNAIDS Report

July 23, 2012

As per the latest UNAIDS Report, there is a steady decline in the newly contracted HIV infections among children. As per the UNAIDS Report: About 330000 children were newly infected in 2011, which implied a drop of 24 % in ..

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Now Delhi will have 11 Districts

July 23, 2012

The Delhi govt has decided to divide Delhi into 11 sessions and revenue districts. The decision is taken to provide speedy justice and efficient administration to the Union territory. Currently the number of districts is 9 which include Central, North, ..

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China now relies on American exports

July 22, 2012

A deteriorating Chinese economy, affected by a further slowdown, has become a cause of concern for the United States officials and the two presidential campaigns, as Chinese companies is showing grater dependence on exporting to the American market. What is ..

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EIB skeptical about recovery of Eurozone crisis within two years

July 22, 2012

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is doubtful about the recovery of Euro zone from its debt crisis within the next two years. As per the Bank the pressure on the European member state to settle the situation will remain for ..

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“Jim Corbett – Friend of the Wild” – Book to pay tribute to Jim Corbett

July 22, 2012

To celebrate the 137th birth anniversary of legendary conservationist Jim Corbett, Amar Chitra Katha will release a his graphic biography in bookstores across the country on July 25, 2012. The book titled “Jim Corbett – Friend of the Wild” describes ..

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Govt raises retirement age of Vice-Chancellors of 9 State universities from 65 to 70

July 22, 2012

The govt has passed an ordinance that has raised the retirement age of Vice-Chancellors of 9 State universities from 65 years to 70. The ordinance will amend Tamil Nadu Universities Laws with effect from July 14, 2012. Currently, the Vice-Chancellors ..

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