Page-11 of Current Affairs - May, 2013

India nominates 6 Rajasthan forts and Himalayan park for World Heritage Sites status

May 12, 2013

India has sent seven entries which include six hill forts in Rajasthan and the Great Himalayan National Park in Himachal Pradesh to seek World Heritage Sites status given by UNESCO. UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee at its meeting in Cambodian capital ..

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Proposed US Immigration bill may impact Indian IT companies

May 12, 2013

The upcoming Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill which is yet to be signed into law by the US President has proposed eight killer provisions which may prove to be detrimental to the interests of major Indian IT companies and professionals. What are main ..

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Women's self-help groups to get cheaper loans (at 7%) under NRLM

May 12, 2013

The Indian Government has approved the proposal of providing loans to Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) at a lower interest rate of 7% as compared to present rate ranging between 11.5 – 14% to eradicate poverty through women empowerment. The programme will ..

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Wal-Mart replaced Exxon Mobil in US largest 500 companies as Revenue maker

May 10, 2013

In the annual list of US largest 500 companies, Wal-Mart – a largest retailer claimed 1st rank by earning revenues of 469.2 billion$ at a growth rate of 6% and booked profits at 36% in 2012. Company Wal-Mart has succeeded to ..

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Uttar Pradesh accounts for the Highest mobile subscribers in India

May 10, 2013

As per Telecom regulator data, TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) – Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have been accounted for the highest mobile penetration market in India. Out of India’s total 861.66 million connections, these 2 states contribute 193.41 million connections ..

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Government mulls to ban trade of peacock feathers

May 9, 2013

The government is considering banning the trade of peacock feathers to protect the national bird. The population of peacock is said to be declining because of its poaching for feathers, which fetch a good price in national and international markets. ..

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President launches ‘Bichitra’: An online collection of Tagore’s work

May 9, 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee launched ‘Bichitra’, an online collection of Rabindranath Tagore’s works. He praised the initiative saying the website would inculcate the essence of humanity and eternal values of civilisation as propagated by Tagore in his creations. About Bichitra: ‘Bichitra’ ..

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Chinese ships enter disputed waters off Senkaku islands

May 9, 2013

Chinese ships have once again entered into the waters of disputed Tokyo-controlled Senkaku islands. The maritime surveillance ships entered the 12-nautical-mile zone (territorial zone) off the Senkaku islands, which China calls the Diaoyu. The move invited angry reactions from Japan ..

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Vice-President inaugurates iCED in Jaipur

May 9, 2013

Vice-President of India Hamid Ansari inaugurated the International Centre for Environment Audit and Sustainable Development (iCED) in Kant Kalwar on the outskirts of Jaipur, Rajastahan. About iCED It is Rs 250 crore mega project commissioned by the CAG of India, ..

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India and China withdraw troops from Daulat Beg Oldi sector

May 9, 2013

India and China ended their stand-off in the Daulat Beg Oldi sector in eastern Ladakh after a series of flag meetings and diplomatic talks with both countries ordering their troops, facing each other 300 metres away, to dismantle their tents. ..

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