Page-6 of Current Affairs - September, 2013

Aamir Khan chosen for U.S. award for ‘Satyamev Jayate’

September 23, 2013

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has been chosen for a U.S. award for his television show ‘Satyamev Jayate’ along with renowned American director Kathryn Bigelow and the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict (ICNC). They will be awarded at the inaugural awards ..

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Fitch slashed India’s growth projection

September 23, 2013

Global rating agency Fitch has scaled down its projections on India’s growth to 4.8% for the current fiscal from the earlier estimate of 5.7% made in June, 2013. Why did Fitch scaled down India’s growth prospects? The following are the ..

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RBI confident of financing CAD without drawing much from reserves

September 23, 2013

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan evinced confidence that the country would be able to finance the Current Account Deficit (CAD) without drawing down much from the forex reserves. RBI is of the view that CAD could be brought down to $70 ..

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RBI slashes MSF rate to 9.50%

September 23, 2013

The Reserve Bank of India slashed the Marginal Standing Facility rate (MSF) by 75 basis points from 10. 25% to 9.50%.  The central bank also rolled back minimum daily maintenance of the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) from 99% to 95% ..

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S. Korean scientists decode Genome of Tigers

September 23, 2013

Scientists from the Personal Genomics Institute in Suwon, South Korea have revealed that they have done first ever DNA analysis of the tiger as well as four other big cats. The DNA analysis was carried out in the project for ..

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Presidential assent to Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University Bill, 2013

September 23, 2013

The Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University Bill, 2013 has received the assent of the President of India. It has now been published in the Gazette of India. What the Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University Bill, 2013 is all about? The ..

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RBI relaxes for opening new bank branches in Tier I cities

September 22, 2013

Now banks will have freedom to open branches in tier-I cities (those with population over 1 lakh) without seeking RBI’s approval in each case. However, as per RBI guidelines, there are some conditions on opening branches, these are stipulated below: ..

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Obabiyi Aishah Ajibola is Miss Muslimah World 2013

September 22, 2013

Nigerian beauty Obabiyi Aishah Ajibola (21) was announced the winner of the Miss Muslimah World contest organised by the World Muslimah Foundation in Jakartha, Indonesia. The event was held exclusively for Muslim women, who were assessed not only for their appearance ..

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