Page-3 of Current Affairs - September, 2013

IDBI Bank launches ‘Own Your NPA’ campaign

September 27, 2013

In a bid to speedily recover Non-Performing Assets (NPA), the IDBI Bank has launched a campaign named ‘Own Your NPA’. What is ‘Own Your NPA’ campaign? It is a NPA recovery drive launched by the IDBI Bank through which it ..

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Mayaram panel submits report on NSEL crisis

September 27, 2013

A high-level committee, chaired by Economic Affairs Secretary Arvind Mayaram, submitted to Finance Minister its report on the alleged irregularities at the National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL). The panel has found “minor systemic” problem and the report details long term ..

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Virat Kohli appointed as brand ambassador of BSF

September 27, 2013

The Border Security Force has appointed Indian cricketer Virat Kohli as its brand ambassador. It is important to note that any central force in India has appointed its brand ambassador. BSF is the second largest paramilitary force of India that guards ..

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Indian Navy and Royal Omani Navy conduct Exercise: "Naseem Al Bahr"

September 27, 2013

Naseem Al Bahr– the 9th edition of biennial naval exercise between Indian Navy and Royal Omani Navy kicked off in Oman. In Indian fleet participating in the drill were Indian Naval Ship(INS) Mysore (guided missile destroyer), INS Tarkash , INS ..

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Freedom Fighter Ranjit Singh passed away

September 27, 2013

Veteran freedom fighter Captain Ranjit Singh (97) passed away. He was a close associate of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. About Ranjit Singh He served the Indian National Army under the leadership of Subhash Chandra Bose. Became working president of All ..

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World Tourism Day observed across the globe

September 27, 2013

World Tourism Day was observed on September 27, 2013 across the globe to raise awareness about the importance of tourism. Theme for 2013: “Tourism and Water: Protecting our Common Future” The theme has been chosen highlight the role of tourism ..

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Aadhaar card optional, not mandatory: Government

September 26, 2013

Informing the Supreme Court, the Centre stated that securing Aadhaar cards is optional and not mandatory. What is voluntary/mandatory issue with the Aadhaar cards? A number of pleas have been made in the apex court against decisions of some States ..

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Life imprisonment to China Communist Party Leader Bo Xilai

September 26, 2013

A Chinese court in east China’s Shandong province sentenced top China Communist Party leader Bo Xilai to life imprisonment uphelding the charges of bribery, embezzlement and abuse of power against him. The court also stripped Bo of all political rights and ordered the ..

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