Page-15 of Current Affairs - May, 2013

Bombay HC directs Maharashtra govt to release water into Jayakwadi dam

May 2, 2013

Bombay High Court has ordered the Maharashtra government to release water from upstream reservoirs into the Jayakwadi dam in the region. Jayakwadi dam The Jaikawadi project is a large irrigation and multipurpose project. Its water is used primarily to irrigate agricultural land in the ..

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Turkey chooses Asia, joins Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

May 2, 2013

Turkey, which is a NATO member, has joined the Russia and China led Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). It has joined the SCO security bloc as a “dialogue partner” and declared that its destiny is in Asia. Why this shift? Turkey, which has ..

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S. Korea rebuilds Namdaemun: National Treasure Number One

May 2, 2013

South Korea has unveiled its cultural gem ‘Namdaemun’ gate after completing works of its restoration. Namdaemun which is also known as country’s National Treasure Number One, was destroyed to ashes in 2008 in an arson attack. What is the importance ..

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Situation in Northern Mali still unstable

May 2, 2013

Situation is still unstable in Northern Mali which is grappling with the problem of jihadist attacks and al-Qaeda terrorism. What is happening in Mali? ·          Mali gained independence in 1960 as Mali Federation. Soon Senegal withdrew from federation, Mali became Republic ..

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EU to Restrict 'Bee-Harming' Pesticides

May 2, 2013

The European Commission will restrict the use of Neonicotinoid chemicals in pesticides  which is linked to reduce bee population by researchers. Neonicotinoid chemicals in pesticides are believed to harm bees and as per the European Commission they should be restricted to ..

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Attempt to boost tourism with the development of Vizag-Bheemli beach corridor

May 2, 2013

Union tourism Ministry approved Rs.45 crore to AP Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) for the development of Visakhapatnam-Bheemunipatnam Beach Corridor Mega Circuit. It will cover the stretch of 26km which goes along the beach between two Ports in Andhra Pradesh. Objective: ..

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Direct cash through Aadhaar to save 0.5% of GDP for India: IMF

May 2, 2013

International Monetary Fund  quoted that integration of direct cash transfer with Aadhaar will take time but the scheme will help Indian government save 0.5 per cent of the GDP. Benefits Better targeting of spending on the poor Indian government save ..

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MCX-SX to launch trading in F&O on SX40

May 2, 2013

MCX Stock Exchange will introduce trading in derivative contracts on its flagship index —SX40 from 15th May 2013. SX40 is a free float based index of 40 large-cap liquid stocks representing diversified sectors of the economy Benefit:  It will take ..

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