Page-19 of Current Affairs - June, 2013
Fact Box: Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum (GFRG)
IIT-Madras develops new technology for mass housing Researchers in the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) have developed a method of design and construction to make use of Glass Fibre Reinforced Gypsum (GFRG) panels to construct rapid, cost-effective mass housing. ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
10.2 % rise in Cost Inflation Index (CII) for 2013-14
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has specified a rise of 10.2% in the value for the Cost Inflation Index (CII) for 2013-14. In 2012, the index was ‘852’, and this year it is ‘939’ which shows a 10.2% ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Dhoni stands at 16th spot on Forbes list of highest-paid athletes
As per the Forbes latest rankings of the highest paid athletes in the world, India skipper M S Dhoni, with earnings of $31.5 million, has been ranked at 16th place as leaped 15 positions from his previous 31st rank in 2012. US ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013
Category: Sports Current Affairs
DIPP clarifies: MBRT doesn’t allow trading through franchise route
The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion has clarified the queries on FDI policy for Multi-Brand Retail Trading (MBRT) from global retailers. The clarification is as follows: Foreign retailers entering India’s multi-brand segment will not be allowed to franchise their ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013
National Skill Development Agency (NSDA) established by Government
In order to Coordinate and Harmonize the Skill Development Efforts of the Government of India and the Private Sector to Achieve the Skilling Targets of the 12th Plan, the Government has set up the National Skill Development Agency (NSDA) by subsuming the ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Fact Box: "ROSHNI" – A new programme launched by Rural Development Ministry in 24 naxal affected districts
The Ministry for Rural Development has launched a new skill development scheme called Roshni for rural youth from 24 most critical left-wing extremism affected districts in the country. ROSHNI: Aim: Skilling and Placement of 50,000 youth from 24 selected naxal affected ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
World Oceans Day observed on June 8, 2013
World Ocean Day was observed across the globe on 8 June 2013. The theme for this year is: Together, we have the Power to Protect the Oceans. Although World Ocean Day was introduced in 1992 at Rio de Janeiro, it was in ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Fact Box: e-BRC (Bank Realization Certificate)
MoU inked b/w DGFT and Government of Delhi to use e-BRC (Bank Realization Certificate) An MoU was signed b/w the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and Commissioner (Trade and Taxes) and Government of NCT of Delhi for making use of electronic ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013