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‘Spaun’ the artificial brain can pass basic IQ test

December 5, 2012

Scientists in Canada have claimed to have developed world’s most sophisticated, large-scale model simulation of human brain named ‘Spaun’ which can pass the basic elements of IQ test. SPAUN is Semantic Pointer Architecture Unified Network. Main features: Runs on supercomputer ..

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India, Pak talk towards resolution of Sir Creek Issue

December 5, 2012

India and Pakistan recently concluded a meeting with an aim to resolve Sir Creek dispute. Besides, issues on Siachen and Kashmir are other territorial troubles b/w the two nations were also discussed. Image Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk Both countries agreed on certain ..

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Corporate frauds on rise in India- Survey

December 5, 2012

As per the findings of India Fraud Survey Report 2012 published by KPMG, around 75% surveyed corporate in India believed that the incidences of fraud were increasing. As per the report: Decline of ethical values, weaker internal control system, reluctant ..

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United Nations not to control Internet Freedom

December 5, 2012

World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from December 3-14, 2012.  UN telecommunications body has clarified that the freedom of the  Internet will not be controlled. It was declared in the World Conference on International Telecommunications ..

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Criminal proceedings in case of Cheque signature mismatch: SC

December 5, 2012

As per the Supreme Court’s recent ruling, a person may be liable to criminal proceedings if a cheque issued by him gets dishonored mismatch with the specimen signature available with the bank.

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“CHAMP”: A Missile which can shut down electronics

December 5, 2012

US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has developed and tested a new missile which uses electromagnetic pulses to target buildings can permanently knock out a country’s electronics without causing any harm to life. During its test when it zapped over the Utah ..

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Etheostoma Obama: Freshwater Fish named after Barack Obama

December 5, 2012

Etheostoma obama, or the spangled darter, is a newly discovered species of relatively skinny orange and blue speckled freshwater fish that has been named after US President Barack Obama due to Barack Obama’s "global vision of environmental protection and conservation". ..

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EPFO unveiled e-Passbook service

December 5, 2012

Employee’s Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) launched its e-Passbook service which will enable its subscribers to access their accounts online. Active Subscribers will now be able to get their e-passbook every month. Subscribers can log on to www.epfindia.gov.in to register and ..

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Apex Court issues guidelines to check eve-teasing

December 5, 2012

The Supreme Court issued new guidelines to State Governments and Union Territories to curb the menace of eve-teasing at public places. It directed them to depute plain-clothes female police officers in the precincts of public places. The court felt it ..

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Andhra Pradesh Assembly adopts India’s first legislation on Sub-plans for SCs/STs

December 5, 2012

Andhra Pradesh Assembly adopted a Bill to provide legislative support to the Sub-Plans for SCs and STs with a mandatory provision for allocation of nearly a fourth of the State’s annual plan of the budget for them. With this, AP ..

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