Page-2 of Current Affairs - May, 2012

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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Iran Reports substantial damage due to FLAME

May 30, 2012

Iran reported substantial damage and huge data lost due to malicious software dubbed as Flame. It could be 3rd most powerful virus after Stuxnet and Duqu viruses. Largest number of infected machines is in Iran, followed by the Israel/Palestine, then ..

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“One MP – One Idea” Scheme

May 30, 2012

One MP-One Idea” Scheme announced by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation under the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS). Focus of the Scheme: advocating a grass-root bottoms-up approach to innovation and development arriving at solutions for ..

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Axis Bank ties up with Ahli United Bank for remittance

May 30, 2012

Axis bank, the 3rd largest private sector lender tied up with Bahrain’s Ahli United Bank for inward remittances. What does this tie up would bring in for customers of Ahli United Bank? Any person having an a/c with Bahrain’s Ahli ..

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S R Rao: New Commerce Secretary

May 30, 2012

S.R. Rao appointed by the Government as the new Commerce Secretary. Replaces Rahul Khullar who was shifted as the telecom regulator S.R. Rao is a Padma Shri awardee for his commendable role in combating 1994 Surat plague He will be ..

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