Page-8 of Current Affairs - July, 2013

‘Major Port of the Year’ award goes to Paradip

July 28, 2013

Paradip port has been honored with the ‘Major Port of the Year’ award in recognition of its excellent performance in 2012-13. In 2012-13, PPT handled a total of 56.55 million tonnes of traffic, up from 54.25 mt in 2011-12. Also, ..

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Poverty in India decreases to 21.9% in 2011-12: Planning Commission

July 28, 2013

As per Planning Commission, poverty ratio in the country has dropped to 21.9% in 2011-12 from 37.2% in 2004-05 on account of increase in per capita consumption. Planning Commission on Poverty: Using the Tendulkar methodology for determining the poverty line, ..

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India, Saudi Arabia decided to establish Saudi-Indian Business Network

July 27, 2013

India and Saudi Arabia have decided to create a Saudi-India Business Network (SIBN) separately in Riyadh and Dammam.  What will be the focus of SIBN? SIBN would catalyze the promotion of India-Saudi bilateral commerce and trade relations, investment, Business-to-Business interactions and exchanges. The proposed network would ..

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Educomp ties up with HCL Infosystems for its 'Life Cycle' Services

July 27, 2013

HCL Infosystems Ltd and Educomp Solutions Ltd. have signed an agreement. As per the agreement, HCL Infosystems will provide life cycle services for existing and new Educomp classrooms across India. Life Cycle services include providing break-fix support and field repair services along with managing ..

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First Textile Park inaugurated at Bagru near Jaipur

July 27, 2013

First Textile Park devoted to hand block printing and craft was inaugurated at Bagru near Jaipur. The textile park would generate new opportunities for exporters and artisans, as the textile sector holds tremendous potential of employment. The park has been named Jaipur Integrated Texcraft Park ..

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German ‘Whistleblower Prize’ to Edward Snowden

July 27, 2013

Former NSA contractor Edward Snowden, who uncovered the most extensive US global electronic surveillance programmes, has been awarded German “Whistleblower Prize” for year 2013 worth $3,900 in absentia. The prize jury recognized Snowden’s great public service exposing the massive and ..

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Curiosity rover confirms Martian air mostly contains CO2

July 25, 2013

The Curiosity rover sent by NASA which landed on Mars on August 6, 2012 with the aim to explore the Red Planet has confirmed that its air is made mostly of carbon dioxide with hints of other gases. This observation ..

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Aussie Spinner Shane Warne included in ICC Hall of Fame

July 25, 2013

Legendary leg spinner, Australia’s Shane Warne was inducted into the International Cricket Council (ICC) Hall of Fame at Lord’s, England. Shane Warne’s Achievements: He represented Australia in 145 tests between 1992 and 2007. He took 708 test wickets at an ..

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