Page-15 of Current Affairs - July, 2013

Prominent gastroenterologist Rangabashyam passed away

July 19, 2013

Renowned surgical gastroenterologist, surgeon and teacher, N. Rangabashyam, passed away. About Dr. Rangabashyam Dr. Rangabashyam was a groundbreaker in the field of surgical gastroenterology and proctology — that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the colon, rectum, ..

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"IOE3-Kanban": 100-megapixel camera developed by China

July 19, 2013

What is “IOE3-Kanban”? IOE3-Kanban, is the name of the camera developed by the Institute of Optics and Electronics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAC). Developers claim that it has a 100-megapixel resolution which makes it China’s highest pixel camera. ..

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PDP victorious in Bhutan General Assembly polls

July 19, 2013

Led by Tshering Tobgay, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has registered their victory in the polls to the General Assembly of Bhutan. It won 32 out of 47 seats, while the outgoing party, the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT), managed to ..

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Founder of Bose Corporation, Amar Bose passed away

July 19, 2013

Amar Gopal Bose (83), Indian-American founder, Chairman and academic behind the revolutionary sound systems of Bose Corporation, passed away in Wayland, Massachusetts. About Amar Gopal Bose: Born on November 2, 1929, in Philadelphia, to an American schoolteacher and Noni Gopal ..

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Union govt approves proposal for Guwahati metro

July 18, 2013

The Union government has approved the proposal for the Guwahati metro rail proposal. The Centre has sanctioned Rs. 25 crore for performing feasibility studies for the proposed project. The project, to be carried out in three phases and covering a ..

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Veteran actor Pran passed away

July 18, 2013

Legendary Bollywood actor and Dadasaheb Phalake Award winner Pran Krishan Sikand (83), popularly known as Pran, passed away. About Pran Krishan Sikand: Born: February 12, 1920 in Ballimaran, Kotgarh Old Delhi,  into a wealthy Punjabi family. He won his first role in ..

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In News: Solar Impulse

July 17, 2013

Solar Impulse has been in news recently for completing a transcontinental trip across the US, despite a rip in the fabric of one wing. Solar Impulse is a Swiss long-range solar powered aircraft project developed at the École Polytechnique Fédérale ..

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Ireland passes legislation allowing abortion

July 17, 2013

After intense two-day debate, the Irish Parliament passed a watered-down legislation allowing abortion under limited circumstances. It would now need the approval from the Upper House. The Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013, Ireland: The Protection of Life During ..

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