Page-15 of Current Affairs - May, 2013

Kashmir Festival

May 9, 2013

“Kashmir festival” is set to be held from May 13, 2013 – May 29, 2013 in Srinagar, Pahalgam, Yousmarg, Manasbal, Doodhpathri, Gulmarg, Lolab Valley and Sonmarg with a financial support from Union Tourism Ministry. Objective: To promote tourism in the state. ..

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Wildlife biologist Aparajita Datt wins Whitley Award "Green Oscars" for her “Hornbill” project

May 9, 2013

Ms Aparajita Datta, a wildlife biologist has won Whitley Award for a project to conserve “Hornbill” bird in Arunachal Pradesh State. Aparajita Datta is the Winner of the 2013 Whitley Award donated by WWF-UK. ‘Green Oscars’ Whitley Awards – known as ..

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Foodgrains output exceeds target for 2013

May 9, 2013

Projections of food grain production are increased by 5.22 million tonnes to 255.36 million tonnes.  Food grain production estimate include estimation of: Wheat Rice Coarse cereals Pulses Oilseeds Sugarcane  Projected figures:                   ..

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Google formally puts Palestine on virtual map

May 9, 2013

Google has recognized Palestine as an independent nation by changing the name on portal from ‘Palestine Territories’ to ‘Palestine’. About Palestine Palestine has been associated with the geographical area that currently covers the State of Israel, the West Bank and ..

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Scientists find key to ageing process in hypothalamus

May 9, 2013

US scientists have derived a mechanism to control ageing in mice through Hypothalamus – opens up new techniques to fight against old age diseases and extend lifespan. What is Hypothalamus? The Hypothalamus is a portion of brain that contains the ..

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Fact Box: Top 15 countries with gigantic Oil Reserves

May 6, 2013

Following sanctions over Iran on its oil-trade, oil prices have experienced volatility. Many fear that it would lead to high oil prices. However, Saudi Arabia has said that it would raise oil supply to keep the oil prices low but ..

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Fact Box: "Factory Asia"

May 6, 2013

Chief Economic Advisor Raghuram Rajan recently held that India is looking forward to introduce the concept of ‘Factory Asia’ in economy to develop rapid production networks. Factory Asia is concentrated where infrastructure is good and there is a large pool of ..

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Fact Box: Fire Glass

May 6, 2013

Fire Glass is tempered glass that is used in fireplaces and fire pits to increase vibrancy, reflection and color. It does not burn, but retains heat and refracts light as a result of burning gas. Why it is used? Fire ..

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