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China’s air defense zone unacceptable by White House
China’s new air defense zone over the East China Sea was not recognized by the United States. From this move of China, tensions will create in one of the world’s most geo-politically sensitive areas. What’s the issue? China had set ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2013
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Bill for creation of Telangana gets assent of Union Cabinet
The Union Cabinet has approved for the creation of Telangana with 10 districts and sketched the draft for carving out the India’s 29th state from the current Andhra Pradesh. The Cabinet chaired by PM Manmohan Singh gave its nod to ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2013
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Dabhol – Bangalore gas pipeline launched
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh dedicated to the Nation GAIL India Ltd’s 1,000 km long natural gas pipeline from Dabhol to Bangalore during the inaugural ceremony of the 8th Asia Gas Partnership Summit (AGPS). About Dabhol-Banglore Gas Pipeline: Constructed in a ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2013
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Another Tiger Reserve to come up in Maharashtra
Maharashtra will have its fifth tiger reserve in Nagzira as the National Tiger Conservation Authority has given nod to the development of the conservation zone. The tiger reserve will be set up between Bhandara and Gondia districts. The Nagzira-Navegaon tiger ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2013
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Cyclone Lehar moving towards Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh is on high alert as very severe cyclone Lehar is gusting towards it. Currently, it is centered 650 km east-southeast on Machilipatttam in the State where it is likely to hit. It would be the second storm to hit Andhra in ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2013
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China sets up air defence zone over East China Sea
In a recent international development, China has announced that it is creating an “Air Defence Identification Zone“ over an area that includes disputed Senkaku islands in the East-China Sea which are controlled by Japan but claimed by China. Chinese defence ministry ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2013
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CHOGM 2015 to be held in Malta as Mauritius pulls out
The next CHOGM (Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting) 2015 will be held in Malta. The south European nation invited the Commonwealth to hold the summit after Mauritius pulled out in protest against the decision to hold this year’s gathering in ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2013
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INS Vikramaditya joins Indian Navy
After a long wait the $2.3 billion aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya was commissioned into the Indian Navy in a strategic boost to India’s maritime warfare capabilities. The gigantic 44,500-tonne warship was inducted into the Indian Navy at the Sevmash Shipyard in Russia. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2013
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