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Former PM I.K. Gujral passed away
Indra Kumar Gujral, former Pime Minister of India, passed away. He was 92. I.K.Gujral (December 4,1919 – November 30, 2012) Born in Punjab, in British India. Participated in India’s struggle for freedom. Left the Indian National Congress party in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
“Aapka Paisa, Aapke Haath”
Slogan for the Direct Cash Transfer scheme from Govt: Aapka Paisa, Aapke Haath (your money in your hands) Direct Cash Transfer to beneficiaries of various welfare schemes by Govt. Objective: To remove the middlemen from the system To check leakages ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
BSE Carbonex- India’s first carbon-based thematic index launched
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) launched, country’s first carbon based thematic index, BSE Carbonex, which will provide a strategic perspective of organizational commitment to climate change mitigation. What is the aim of BSE Carbonex? This index is introduced with an ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Enforcement Directorate sent 220 FEMA Notices in past 3 Years
Enforcement Directorate (ED) sent 220 show cause notices under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) in past 3 years. These notices were issued in context with the illegal funds transfer in India through illegal channel. The ED did not register the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
The 'NH-4 Bank' plans to become pan-India player
Which Bank in India is often referred to as the ‘NH-4’ Bank ? The Ratnakar Bank is often referred to as the ‘ NH4 Bank’ in the banking circles, . Reason: As majority of the business of Ratnakar Bank comes ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
19 RRBs merged into 8; now 71 left
The government has merged 19 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) into 8 entities. All this happened in spite of reservations by RBI. The Govt plans to merge more RRBs this financial year. RBI was not happy with this decision as the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Pepsi replaces DLF by winning 5 years sponsorship of the IPL
Pepsi won the five-year title sponsorship of the Indian Premier League (IPL). It replaced earlier sponsor DLF by paying Rs 396.8 crore ($71.93 million) which is almost double the amount DLF paid.
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2012
Usain Bolt, Allyson Felix : IAAF world athletes of the year
Jamaican runner Usain Bolt was declared the winner of the IAAF World Athlete of the Year award for 2012 for the 4th time. US sprinter Allyson Felix bagged the women’s World Athlete of the Year award. Hurdler Aries Merritt of ..