Page-25 of Current Affairs - November, 2012

Sistema issue: India hopes agreeable solution

November 1, 2012

In reply to Russia’s comment to take the cancellation of 2G license of Sistema for international arbitration if it is not resolved in Indian courts, India has said that the matter is commercial and all parties are free to take ..

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India, U.K. amend convention on DTAA

November 1, 2012

India and the U.K. inked a protocol amending the 1993 bilateral convention on avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion related to taxes on income and capital gains. Main features of this protocol: Streamlining the partnership and taxation ..

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Australian schools to teach Hindi; Australia releases the Asian Century White Paper

November 1, 2012

Announcing that Asia’s rise is “unstoppable”, Australia brought out a challenging plan aimed at fortifying its links with India and other booming economies of the Asian region. The Australian plan includes teaching languages like Hindi and Mandarin in its schools. ..

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CRR: 4.25%

November 1, 2012

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by 25 basis points from 4.5 to 4.25 percent. Why this step? The reduction in the CRR is expected to infuse liquidity to the tune of around Rs. ..

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Superstorm Sandy

November 1, 2012

Superstorm Sandy batters New Jersey coast of US Hurricane Sandy (also referred to as Superstorm Sandy) a tropical cyclone that severely affected portions of the Caribbean, Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States in late October 2012. Sandy developed from a tropical ..

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Land Acquisition Bill

November 1, 2012

New modifications in Land Acquisition Bill draft The government has brought some fresh changes in the draft Land Acquisition Bill . As per new changes, the level of consent of landowners for acquiring land for private purpose has been made ..

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Japan honors DMRC with 2012 JICA President Award

November 1, 2012

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)  President Award for 2012  was given to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the outstanding role it played in the development of human resources, society and economy of India and also for encouraging mutual ..

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Persons in News: Pankaj Advani

November 1, 2012

Pankaj Advani clinches World Billiards Championship Pankaj Advani of India beat defending champion Mike Russell of England to win seventh World Billiards Championship 2012 title.

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