Page-2 of Current Affairs - May, 2012

Committee on review of functioning of PSCs

May 31, 2012

Govt constitutes committee to review the functioning of Petroleum Service Companies (PSCs) in the country. Who will head this Committee? The committee will be headed by the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory, Dr. C. Rangarajan Objectives: Review the current profit-sharing mechanism ..

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Indo-Bangladesh Trade Fair 2012 in Dhaka

May 31, 2012

The 3rd Indo-Bangladesh Trade Fair 2012 to begin Dhaka. The Trade Fair is being organized by the India Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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Process begins to amend Works of Defence Act, 1903

May 30, 2012

The Ministry of Defence has started the process of bringing about amendments to The Works of Defence Act, 1903 to meet the requirements of the changed scenario. About Work of Defence Act, 1903: Works of Defence act is a 109 ..

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Hari Ram Grand Prix: India at the top

May 30, 2012

India bagged the top position at the Hari Ram Grand Prix wrestling tournament held in New Delhi Results: India (1st position):2 golds, 3 silvers, and 5 bronze USA (2nd position): 1 gold, 5 silvers, 1 bronze Korea (3rd position): 1gold, ..

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Santosh Trophy: Services beat Tamil Nadu

May 30, 2012

Services clinched their second National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy beating Tamil Nadu in the finals. It is an annual Indian football tournament which is participated by states and government institutions Trophy named after late Maharaja Sir Manmatha Nath ..

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Committee to examine profitability of AI routes

May 30, 2012

A 4-member committee constituted to examine the profitability of routes of Air India and suggest ways to rationalise them in order to make them profitable for the national carrier. The committee will: Report the profitability of the routes except for ..

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President Patil to Unveil New Logo for Rashtrapati Bhavan’s Green Initiative, Roshni

May 30, 2012

What is “Roshni”? A green innovative concept with a vision to turn all urban habitats eco-friendly and sustainable. Concept evolved at the behest of the President of India, which encompasses environment management and empowerment of local communities to create eco-friendly ..

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HAL to design & develop Transport Aircraft in India

May 30, 2012

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) inked a tripartite deal to design and develop the Multirole Transport Aircraft in India. The parties to the agreement: HAL United Aircraft Corporation Multirole Transport Aircraft Limited, Russia. The Aircrafts produced will be useful for cargo ..

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