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CAG Vinod Rai re-elected as chairman of UN external auditors panel

December 18, 2012

Vinod Rai who is current Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has been re-elected as the chairman of the panel of external auditors of the United Nations (UN). What the panel is all about? The panel which was formed in 1959 ..

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Kyoto Protocol extended till 2020: Doha Climate Conference

December 17, 2012

Kyoto Protocol which was signed in 1997 to oblige industrialized nations to reduce emission of greenhouse gases to fight global warming has been extended till 2020. The protocol was due to expire at the end of 2012. It was decided ..

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IABF, AAI de-recognized by Sports Ministry

December 17, 2012

The Sports Ministry de-recognized the Archery Association of India (AAI) with immediate effect for violation of Sports Code during its election of President. The move from government came after High Court in its Civil Writ Petition had directed that the ..

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Maldives to strengthen military ties with China

December 17, 2012

Maldives held talks with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing seeking deepening military ties between the two countries. Both the nations are also boosting economic and diplomatic engagement. Around 25% of Maldives tourism flows from China. Last year, China opened its ..

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Appoint women officers to investigate rape cases: Karnataka HC

December 16, 2012

While hearing a PIL seeking legislation to deal with gang rape cases, The Karnataka High Court directed the government to appoint women police officers to investigate such cases as the victim can confide much better.

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Oxford University approved Indira Gandhi Centre for Sustainable Development

December 16, 2012

The Somerville College, University of Oxford, will have Indira Gandhi Centre for Sustainable Development. Mrs. Gandhi was a student of Somerville College. The centre will be dedicated to addressing key issues of sustainable development and will result in building up ..

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India’s first: Kochi-Muziris Biennale kicks off

December 16, 2012

Kochi is hosting India’s first biennale, the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, an international exhibition which showcases artworks across a variety of mediums including film, installation, painting, sculpture, new media and performance art from Indian and International artists. Alongside the exhibition the Biennale ..

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Incurably ill or wounded dogs should be exterminated: High Court

December 16, 2012

Karnataka High Court, in its verdict on a PIL, pronounced that Stray dogs which are incurably ill or mortally wounded as diagnosed by qualified veterinarians are to be exterminated as per ABC rules. What are ABC rules? The Animal Birth ..

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