Page-19 of Current Affairs - June, 2013

Defense Ministry promulgates new Defence Procurement Procedure

June 4, 2013

With the aim to enhance transparency and probity in defence purchases and to give a boost to indigenous industries, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) has promulgated a new procedure- The Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) 2013. What are the key features of ..

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Kerala launches Seaplane service

June 4, 2013

With an aim to boost tourism in the state launched the seaplane service at a function on the Asramam banks of Ashtamudi Lake amid protests from the fishing community who are of the view that the service would affect their ..

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Union Government approves National Oil Spill Contingency Plan

June 4, 2013

In order to mitigate the impact of oil spills on the marine environment the Union Government has approved the National Oil Spill Contingency Plan (NOSDCP). The central objective behind this plan is to reduce the impact of all oil spills ..

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Tension escalate b/w Egypt and Ethiopia over Nile water diversion

June 4, 2013

Dispute b/w Egypt and Ethiopia has resurfaced over the diversion of a major Nile tributary even as Ethiopia continues construction of Africa’s biggest dam, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, on the world’s longest river. What is the issue? Background: Nile, which ..

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IndusInd Bank ties up with American Express to launch credit card for affluent customers

June 2, 2013

IndusInd Bank has joined hands with American Express to unveil IndusInd Bank Iconia American Express Card for its rich customers. Card Benefits The card offers its customers reward points and lifestyle benefits such as golf, entertainment, travel and dining. Subscribers of the card will get ..

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Fact Box: India Post 2012 Project

June 2, 2013

What is ‘India Post 2012’ project? ‘India Post 2012’ project is a multi-faceted IT automation programme which was cleared in year 2010 by Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs with a total outlay of 1877.2 crores. Vision of the Project: India ..

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TCS gets Rs 1,100-cr contract from India Post

June 2, 2013

Tata Consultancy Services, India’s largest software exporter has bagged a six-year Rs 1,100-crore systems integration contract from India Post as part of the latter’s ‘India Post 2012’ programme to modernize its technology infrastructure. The scope of the project,  includes developing ..

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Madhya Pradesh govt to listen to oustees of the Omkareshwar dam project

June 2, 2013

The MP government has decided to hear out the issues of the oustees of the Omkareshwar dam project who have been protesting standing in waist to neck-deep water, for the last two weeks as part of their jal satyagraha. Why this ..

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IFC provides $5 million funds to NSL Renewable Power

June 2, 2013

NSL Renewable Power which develops and operates renewable energy projects across India, will be provided funding of of $5 million by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) – a member of the World Bank Group (not to be confused with World ..

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One Stop Crisis Centre facility for women victims in Haryana

June 2, 2013

Faridabad and Gurgaon (Haryana) will soon have “One-Stop Crisis Centre” (OSCC) facility which will provide legal aid, police services and counselling to women victims under one roof. What is OSCC? OSCC is a comprehensive service which will provide medical facility along with ..

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