Page-21 of Current Affairs - June, 2013
Amazon.in launched in India
Online retailing giant Amazon unveiled its India marketplace, ‘Amazon.in’, offering books, movies and television shows for sale. However, currently, Amazon will not own any of the merchandise that is sold but will act as channel for any retailer who wants ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013
World Environment Day Observed globally with the theme: “Think. Eat. Save- Reduce Your Foodprint”
World Environment Day was observed in India and across the globe on June 5. The day was dedicated by the UN Conference on Human Environment in 1972 for the cause of spreading awareness about environment protection. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Tomas Brunegard is new WAN-IFRA president
Tomas Brunegård, chairman of Sweden’s Stampen Media Group, has been elected as the new president of the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-INFRA). He will have a two-year term. He succeeds Jacob Mathew of the Kerala-based Malayala Manorama . The 65th ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
ONGC adopts six monuments under Campaign Clean India
The Archeological Survey of India (ASI) has agreed to the initiative of Ministry of Tourism for permitting ONGC for adopting six monuments under Campaign Clean India. The six monuments/tourist destinations are: Taj Mahal at Agra, Ellora Caves in Maharashtra, Elephanta Caves ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Uttarakhand CM opposes declaring Gomukh-Gangotri as eco-sensitive zone
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna has urged the Centre to review the recent notification declaring the 100 km stretch from Gomukh to Uttarkashi as an eco-sensitive zone. The declaration is being opposed by the locals in that area who are saying that ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Japan conducts successful test of new Maglev Bullet Train
Japan has successfully performed the first successful test of new generation L0 Series Trains (maglev bullet trains) designed to travel at speeds of 311 mph. These trains have latest Magnetic levitation technology (maglev) instead of the conventional wheels. The commercial services of this series ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
First All-Women Police Station starts functioning in Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh)
To combat the issue of increasing crimes against the women, the first all-women police station started functioning in Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh). The state cabinet had recently passed a proposal to set up all-women police station. To deal with crime against women, ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Duty hiked on the import of Gold and Platinum
With an aim to curb the soaring CAD and depletion in the value of rupee, the government has raised the import duty on Gold and Platinum from previous 6% to 8%. The increase is targeted at discouraging import of gold, ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs