Page-14 of Current Affairs - May, 2013

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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'Shiksha Setu cards' – A step towards effective education system by Haryana Govt.

May 9, 2013

Haryana government has introduced ‘Shiksha Setu cards ’– a report card to assess the performance of students to teachers and guardians/parents in Government schools. Aim of issuing card: Implementation of effective education system by: Providing individual attention to every student; ..

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Supreme Court allows the functioning of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant

May 9, 2013

The apex court has allowed the functioning of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNP) with a view of ‘safe and secure’ plant by issuing 15 guidelines on commissioning, safety, security and environmental issues. Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant ..

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