Page-7 of Current Affairs - July, 2013

Research proves that: 'Dolphins can call each other by names'

July 30, 2013

Researchers at Scotland’s University of St Andrews have shown that marine mammals develop a unique whistle that they use to identify them and show their location to others. Scientists have found that dolphins call each other by distinctive whistles as humans ..

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RealVNC is the winner of MacRobert Award

July 30, 2013

RealVNC was awarded the Royal Academy of Engineering MacRobert Award for outstanding innovation, commercial success and contribution to society. About MacRobert Award: The MacRobert Award is the UK’s longest running and most prestigious national prize for engineering innovation. About RealVNC: ..

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“George Alexander Louis”- Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to baby boy

July 28, 2013

Britain has a new future king after the Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to a baby boy. Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate have named their son as “George Alexander Louis”. He will be known as Royal Highness Prince ..

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Prince Philippe is Belgium’s 7th King

July 28, 2013

Belgium’s King Albert after a 20-year reign stepped down the throne which has been overtaken by his son Philippe who took the oath before parliament to become Belgium’s seventh king at the royal palace in the presence of Prime Minister ..

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Indian woman scientist Sunetra Gupta’s portrait to be displayed in UK

July 28, 2013

Kolkata (India) born chemist and physicist Sunetra Gupta has joined leading female scientists like Marie Curie at the art exhibition at the prestigious Royal Society. The exhibition titled “Does it Make a Difference?” displays drawings made by few great artists to celebrate the ..

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INSAT-3D and Alphasat satellites launched successfully

July 28, 2013

European space consortium Arianespace’s Ariane 5 rocket launched INSAT-3D  and Alphasat satellites from the spaceport of Kourou in French Guiana, giving a boost to weather forecasting and disaster warning services. About INSAT-3D: Designed to provide meteorological observation and monitoring of land and ..

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Campaign Clean India adopts Taj Mahal

July 28, 2013

The World Heritage Site, Taj Mahal has been adopted by ONGC as part of its corporate social responsibilities through the “Campaign Clean India” being run under Ministry of Tourism. Taj Mahal a world heritage site and is one of the Seven Wonders ..

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Free Trade LPG (FTL) scheme gets Govt’s nod

July 28, 2013

The Government has approved Free Trade LPG (FTL) Scheme for selling 5 kg LPG cylinders through Company Owned Retail Outlets (COCO) PSU Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). The scheme will be launched on pilot basis in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and ..

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