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Research shows signs of swine flu virus resistant to Tamiflu
An Australian research has warned that Swine flu virus may be now resistant to key medicine Tamiflu, raising fears of a new outbreak may be difficult to treat. While just 2% of swine flu (H1N1) strains around the world are ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Cigarette consumption in India increased in 2011-12
As per Government of India data, Cigarette consumption in the country rose in 2011-12 after falling in the previous year. The domestic consumption of cigarettes during the year 2011-12 was 1,16,166 million sticks, showing an increase of 4.19% as compared ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2013
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
SEBI issues framework for colour coding, product labelling for mutual funds
With the aim to inform investors with the amount of risk involved in various mutual funds scheme, market regulator- the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued guidelines on ‘product labelling’ with colour coding for mutual funds. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2013
60th National Film Awards for 2012
As per the Information and Broadcasting Ministry, following films have been selected for awards across various categories: Best Feature Film Award : Paan Singh Tomar directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia Best Actor Award : Shared b/w Irrfan Khan for his ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Kimi Raikkonen bags formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2013
Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus team has won the Australian Grand Prix 2013. Kimi Raikkonen: Finnish racing driver. Drives in Formula One now for Lotus Team.
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2013
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Australia win Azlan Shah hockey tournament for seventh time
Australia defeated hosts Malaysia to win the Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey tournament for the seventh time.
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2013
Category: Sports Current Affairs
China replaces Britain to become world's 5th largest arms exporters
As per a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), China has replaced Britain to become the world’s fifth-largest arms exporter, its highest ranking since the Cold War, with Pakistan the main importer of its supplies. As per ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2013
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Fact box: IFRS
Investors prefer accounting levels close to IFRS: Survey Majority of investors want the government to keep national accounting standards as close to the international norms (called IFRS) as possible, says a survey conducted by the global accounting firm Ernst & ..