Page-8 of Current Affairs - October, 2012

EC prohibits publication/broadcast Opinion Polls during election in Gujarat and HP

October 24, 2012

The Election Commission put a ban on the publication/broadcast kind of opinion poll during the period of assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. As per EC there will be complete ban on display of any election matter like opinion ..

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Persons in News: Sunil Gangopadhyay

October 24, 2012

Eminent Bengali writer and poet Sunil Gangopadhyay passed away. He was Sahitya Akademi President. Known for his poems and novels in both West Bengal and Bangladesh. Used the pen names Nil Lohit, Sanatan Pathak, and Nil Upadhyay First poem: ‘Ekti ..

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Bharti Airtel: World's fourth largest mobile operator

October 24, 2012

As per the ‘Scoreboard’ report by analyst firm Wireless Intelligence, Bharti Airtel with over 250 million mobile subscribers is world’s fourth-largest operator in terms of subscribers. Airtel overtook Telefónica of Spain to reach this position. Top 4 Mobile Operators Rankings ..

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Human DNA Profiling Bill soon

October 23, 2012

The Human DNA Profiling Bill, to create a DNA data centre to profile people accused of serious crimes and unknown deceased is on the anvil.  Proposal was considered in 2007, but then dropped down due to factor in ethical, moral ..

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Govt unveils Aadhaar-enabled service delivery system

October 23, 2012

The Union Government unveiled a new Aadhaar-enabled service delivery system that will provide a reliable mechanism of direct cash transfer to beneficiaries in a transparent manner. Objective: To eliminate fraud, black-marketing, pilferage in schemes and bribery in the delivery of ..

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Persons in News: Yash Chopra

October 23, 2012

Renowned filmmaker Yash Chopra(80) passed away. Yash Chopra Born: 27 September 1932 Lahore, British India Directorial debut with Dhool Ka Phool in 1959 Famous Films: Waqt, Ittefaq, Daag, Diwar, Silsila, Kabhie Kabhie, Darr, Dharmaputra, Kala Pathhar, Lamhe   Awards and honors: ..

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Persons in News: Anaka Alankamony

October 23, 2012

Indian Squash player Ms Anaka Alankamony clinched Ipswich Open women’s title after defeating top seed Kylie Lindsay of New Zealand. With which sports is Ms Anaka Alankamony associated ? Squash

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First American Indian canonized

October 23, 2012

Kateri Tekakwitha, famous as “Lily of the Mohawks”, who for centuries has been a symbol of hope for the long-oppressed American Indians, was canonized in St Peter’s Square by Pope Benedict XVI . Who is famous as the “Lily of ..

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