Page-23 of Current Affairs - June, 2013

Scripps National Spelling Bee contest: Indian-Americans dominate for 6th consecutive year

June 4, 2013

Indian-American Arvind Mahankali (13) won the Scripps National Spelling Bee contest, as children from the community created history by dominating the prestigious contest for the 6th year in a row, holding top three positions this year. This is the sixth consecutive year that an Indian-American ..

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‘Project Ananta’: Planning Commission approves the project

June 4, 2013

The Planning Commission has given its ‘in principle’ approval to the “Project Ananta” which is a pilot project aimed at development of the drought-prone Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. The Rs 8,000-crore project will take a holistic approach to achieve the target. The project has ..

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Egypt highest court declares Shura Council illegal

June 4, 2013

In a major blow to Islamists in Egypt, country’s highest court declared the nation’s Islamist-dominated legislature and constitutional panel illegal questioning the legal basis of the Islamists’ hold on power. Shura Council is the upper house of Parliament which was ..

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Russia to supply sophisticated MiG fighter planes to Syria

June 4, 2013

Russia is planning to supply its latest MiG fighter planes to Syria which would strengthen to the country’s air defence capabilities. As per the contract signed with Syria, Russia would deliver more than 10 MiG-29M2 planes. The MiG-29M2 will enhance ..

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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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