Page-6 of Current Affairs - June, 2012

India at 6th slot in Inclusive Wealth Index (IWI) per capita

June 27, 2012

India ranked 6th on Inclusive Wealth Index (IWI) per capita that listed top 20 selected countries on the basis economic performance assessed between 1990 and 2008. The focus on this new measure gained attention in Rio+20 as it emphasized on ..

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Pinky Karmakar will be Indian ‘torch bearer’ at London Olympics

June 27, 2012

Pinky Karmakar, a 17 year old girl and a student of class X from a remote tea garden in Assam will be among India’s ‘torch bearer’ at the London Olympics. She will represent India among 20 countries at the Olympic ..

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Moody’s cut credit outlook of 28 Spanish banks

June 27, 2012

Global ratings agency Moody’s downgraded the credit ratings of 28 Spainish banks a week after Spain asked for money to aid them. As per the Moody’s Spain’s declined creditworthiness means a fragile credit profile for Spanish banks. Among those who ..

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I-T department to set up Special Tax Kiosks to aid taxpayer related services

June 27, 2012

The Income Tax department to set up special Tax Kiosks in residential areas and localities providing a host of taxpayer related services in big cities. The measure has been taken in view of the forthcoming tax returns filing season. The ..

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IRDA unveils portal to educate public on insurance

June 27, 2012

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) started a website to educate consumers for buying insurance services. Website: www.policyholder.gov.in The website will offer valuable information for the benefit of policyholders and prospects. It provides guidelines on buying insurance, standard claim procedures ..

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Joint River Commission of India and Bangladesh hold meeting in Tripura

June 27, 2012

The Joint River Commission of India and Bangladesh organized a meeting at Belonia district in Tripura. The Joint River commission negotiated on the issues pertaining to embankment in Belonia on Indian side and Amzadnagar in Bangladesh. The members thoroughly discussed ..

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Alonso lifts European Grand Prix

June 25, 2012

Fernando Alonso of Ferrari won European Grand Prix This victory has made him the 1st driver to win two races this season Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus stood 2nd Michael Schumacher finished 3rd

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Odisha govt will transfer 2,000 acres land to POSCO

June 25, 2012

The government of Odisha will soon transfer about 2,000 acres of land to South Korean steel giant Posco to start operations on its 12 billion dollar project near Paradip in Orissa. 500 acres out of the 2,000 acres, acquired by ..

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