Page-25 of Current Affairs - June, 2012

Sachin’s new innings, takes oath as member of Rajya Sabha

June 4, 2012

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar started the new innings as member of Parliament. He took oath as member of Rajya Sabha to which he was nominated on April 2. He took oath in the chamber of Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari. ..

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India is coping with serious economic crisis, needs key reforms: FICCI

June 4, 2012

As per the FICCI, the economic situation is grave with its low growth, high inflation, high fiscal deficit and the highest ever trade account deficit and it needs urgent addressal in the form of refoms. The body has called for ..

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Govt sets up panel to implement “Dharmadhikari report”

June 4, 2012

Government announced the formation of a panel to implement the Dharmadhikari Committee Report. What does Dharmadhikari Committee Report relates to? It relates to matters relating to integration of erstwhile Air India and Indian Airlines employees including pay, allowances and career ..

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UN Human Rights Council approves for an investigation into Houla Killings in Syria

June 4, 2012

The UNHRC (United Nations Human Rights Council) approved an investigation into the mass killing of civilians at Houla, Syria. UNHRC also objurgated Syria for the mass murder of about 100 civilians. UNHRC, the 47-nation body sanctioned the resolution with  41 ..

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India’s Fiscal Deficit comforted to 5.7% of GDP in the fiscal 2011-12

June 4, 2012

As per the estimates issued by CAG on May 31, 2012, the Fiscal Deficit (FD – the difference between the government’s total receipts and expenditure) of India relieved to 5.7% of GDP, lower than 5.9% anticipated in the revised estimates ..

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Forex Reserves of India tumble, looses 1.74 Billion Dollar

June 3, 2012

India’s Foreign exchange reserve plunged by $1.74 billion to $290 billion The RBI data showed a sharp fall in the India’s Forex reserves The Forex reserves has slipped by 1.80 billion dollar, 1.37 billion dollar and 2.18 billion dollar, respectively, ..

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Kevin Pietersen retires from Limited-Overs edition of International Cricket

June 3, 2012

Star England Batsman Kevin Pietersen declared to retire from limited-overs edition of International cricket. However, he will continue to play test cricket Kevin Pietersen South African- born English cricketer Right handed batsman and occasional off-spin bowler Debut: 2004 ODIs: 127, ..

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India Bahrain ink accord to prevent tax evasion

June 3, 2012

India inked an agreement with Bahrain to tackle issues related to tax evasion and avoidance. The Agreement for Exchange of Information with respect to taxes usurps worth viewing Indian government’s attempts to chase black money.

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