GK Dec 2011 To March 2012

443" Current Affairs found from 15-11-2010 to 18-03-2012 in "2012 Current Affairs" Category
Assam Government inked Agreement with the Asian Development Bank

Current Affairs Week: 12 Mar 2012 to 18 Mar 2012
India Current Affairs 2012. The Assam government inked an agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on 9 March 2012
Tags: Assam, ADB, Asian Development Bank, Current Affairs March 2012
Nagaland government inked Pact with NABARD Consultancy Services

India Current Affairs 2012. The Nagaland government on 9 March 2012 signed a Memorandum of Understanding with NABARD
Tags: Nagaland, Nabard, Nabscon, Current Affairs March 2012
Saina Nehwal suffered a Crushing Defeat at All England Championship

Sports Current Affairs 2012. Indias ace Badminton player Saina Nehwal suffered a straight-game defeat in the women's singles quarterfinals of the All England Championship
Tags: Saina Nehwal, All England Championship, Current Affairs March 2012
BJP- MGP Alliance won Goa assembly elections 2012, claimed 26 Seats
India Current Affairs 2012. BJP-MGP combine emerged victorious in the Goa assembly elections 2012 the alliance pocketed 26 seats
Tags: Goa Assembly Elections 2012, Goa Election 2012, Goa Election Result, BJP-MGP Alliance,Current Affairs March 2012
L&T elevated Shailendra Roy as a Whole- Time Director of the Company

Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Engineering and construction giant Larsen & Toubro(L&T) on 9 March 2012 elevated Shailendra Roy as a whole-time director of the company
Tags: Shailendra Roy, L&T, Whole-Time Director of L&T, Current Affairs March 2012
L&T appointed K. Venkataramanan as New CEO of the Company

Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Indias largest engineering and construction company Larsen and Toubro Ltd (L&T) on 9 March 2012 appointed director and board member K.Venkataramanan
Tags: L&T, K. Venkataramanan, AM Naik, CEO of L&T, Current Affairs March 2012
Hindustan Motors- Mitsubishi launched Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV in India

Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Kolkata based Hindustan Motors on 11 March 2012 launched the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV in India
Tags: Hindustan Motors, Mitsubishi, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV, Current Affairs March2012
Rahul Dravid announced Retirement from International Cricket

Sports Current Affairs 2012. Indian batting maestro and former captain Rahul Dravid, on 9 March 2012, announced his retirement from international cricket
Tags: Rahul Dravid, Dravid, Current Affairs March 2012
Congress emerged as the Single Largest Party in Uttarakhand Assembly Election 2012
India Current Affairs 2012. The Congress party emerged as the single largest party in Uttarakhand Assembly Election 2012
Tags: Uttarakhand Assembly Election 2012, Uttarakhand Election Result, Congress in Uttarakhand,Current Affairs March 2012
Scientists claimed to find the Treatment for Glaucoma in Rats

Science & Technology Current Affairs 2012. Scientists claimed to find the treatment for Glaucoma in rats, which could lead to an effective treatment for blindness in humans
Shiromani Akali Dal-Bhartiya Janata Party Alliance won Punjab Assembly Election 2012
India Current Affairs 2012. The alliance of Shiromani Akali Dal and Bhartiya Janata Party emerged victorious in Punjab Assembly Polls 2012
Tags: Punjab Assembly Elections 2012, Punjab Elections Result, Shiromani Akali Dal, Bhartiya Janata Party, SADBJP Alliance, Current Affairs March 2012
Mamoni Scheme introduced by the Assam State government

India Current Affairs 2012. The Assam government introduced the Mamoni scheme in the state under the National Rural Health Mission. The aim of the scheme is to reduce Maternal Mortality Ratio
Tags: Mamoni scheme, Assam state government, Current Affairs March 2012, National Rural health mission
PE Investors in February 2012 encashed Investments worth $826 million in almost 16 Deals
Economy Current Affairs 2012. PE investors in February 2012 offloaded stakes worth $751.45 million across eight open market transactions
Tags: current affairs March 2012, PE investors, volatile investment, private equity, open market transactions, banking and financial services sector, private sector banks in India
Samajwadi Party won the UP Assembly Elections 2012, claimed 224 seats
India Current Affairs 2012. Mulayam Singh Yadav led Samajwadi Party recorded a landslide victory in Uttar Pradesh Assembly Polls 2012
Tags: UP Assembly Elections 2012 Results, UP Elections Result, UP Election 2012, Samajwadi Party,Current Affairs March 2012
Bollywood Actress Vidya Balan named Best Actress at the 59th National Film Awards
India Current Affairs 2012. The Prestigious 59th National Film Awards were announced in New Delhi on 7 March 2012
Tags: current affairs March 2012, National Film Awards, Best Writing on Cinema, Best Film Critic,regional movies in India, fim industries in India
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd resumed Oil Supplies to Kingfisher Airlines

Corporate Current Affairs 2012. State-owned Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) on 8 March 2012 resumed oil supplies to Kingfisher Airlines after the airline agreed to pay for daily fuel off-take
Tags: HP, Hindustan Petroleum, Kingfisher airlines, Current Affairs March 2012
Vladimir Putin won the Russian Presidential Election with 63.75 Percent of Votes
The incumbent Prime Minister Vladimir Putin won the Russian Presidential Election with 63.75 percent of votes as per the result declared by the Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) on 5 March 2012
Tags: Vladimir Putin, Russian Presidential elections, Current Affairs March 2012, Russian President
Tata Power and Exxaro formed Joint Venture to explore South African Electricity Generation Market
Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Indian Power giant Tata Power on 5 March 2012, joined hand with South African firm Exxaro to explore opportunities in South African electricity generation market
Tags: Tata Power, Exxaro, Current Affairs March2012
Hyundai Motor India appointed Bo Shin Seo as New Managing Director

Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Hyundai Motor India on 5 March 2012 appointed Bo Shin Seo as the new managing director of company
Tags: Hyundai Motor India, Bo Shin Seo, Current Affairs March 2012
Anjum Chopra to lead the Indian women's cricket team in Home Series against Australia
Sports Current Affairs 2012. Veteran Anjum Chopra was slated to captain the Indian women's cricket team in the limited-over series against Australia
Selling Price of CNG in Delhi hiked by 1.70 Rupees per kg

India Current Affairs 2012. Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) on 5 March 2012 hiked the selling price of CNG by 1.70 Rupees per kg in Delhi
Tags: CNG Price, CNG Price in Delhi, Current Affairs March 2012
ICICI with Three Others launched India's First Infrastructure Debt Fund
Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Indias largest private sector lender ICICI Bank along with Bank of Baroda, Citicorp Finance India Ltd, Life Insurance Corporation launched India's first infrastructure debt fund
Tags: Infrastructure Debt Fund, Debt Fund, ICICI,
NCPCR released Guidelines to Eliminate Physical Punishment in Schools

India Current Affairs 2012. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) on 4 March 2012 released guidelines to eliminate physical punishment and to discipline schools. The NCPCR survey disclosed that the use of physical punishments is common in Indian schools
Tags: NCPCR, physical punishment in schools, Current Affairs India 2012, Current Affairs March 2012
UP, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Goa recorded the Highest ever Voting Percentage in their History
India Current Affairs 2012. UP, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Goa recorded the highest ever voting percentage in their history in the recently concluded Assembly elections
Tags: UP, Punjab, Uttarakhand, polls in Indian states, Current Affairs India 2012, Current Affairs March 2012
Indian National Women Kabaddi Team won first edition of World Cup Kabaddi Title
Sports Current Affairs 2012. Indian national women Kabaddi team clinched maiden women World Cup Kabaddi championship title on 4 March 2012
Tags: Kabaddi World Cup, Indian National Women Kabaddi Team, Current Affairs March 2012
Pakistan appointed Dav Whatmore as its National Team Coach

Sports Current Affairs 2012. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) appointed Dav Whatmore as its national team coach on 4 March 2012
Tags: Dav Whatmore, Pakistan Cricket Board, Current Affairs March 2012
South Africa recorded 3-0 Victory against New Zealand

Sports Current Affairs 2012. South Africa made a 3-0 clean sweep against New Zealand
Tags: South Africa-Newzealand series, South Africa-Newzealand Cricket, Current Affairs March 2012,
Indian Tennis Duo Mahesh Bhupati and Rohan Bopanna clinched Dubai Doubles Title
Current Affairs Week: 27 Feb 2012 to 04 Mar 2012
Sports Current Affairs 2012. Indian Tennis pair of Mahesh Bhupati and Rohan Bopanna won the doubles title of Dubai Open on 3 March 2012
Tags: Dubai Open Doubles Title, Bhupati-Bopanna, Current Affairs March 2012
Roger Federar defeated Andy Murray to win Dubai Open Singles Title
Sports Current Affairs 2012. World no. 2 Roger Federar defeated third seeded Andy Murray in the singles final of Dubai Open on 4 March 2012
Tags: Roger Federar, Dubai Open, Dubai Open Singles Title, Current Affairs March 2012
Uninor and Sistema Shyam filed Review Petition in Supreme Court's 2G Verdict
Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Uninor and Sistema Shyam filed a petition on 2 March 2012 seeking review of Supreme Court's order to cancel their 2G licences
Union Government sanctioned 130 crore Rupees Package for Arunachal Pradesh
India Current Affairs 2012. The Union government on 1 March 2012 sanctioned a special package of 130 crore Rupees for the north-eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh
Tags: Arunachal Pradesh, Union Government Package, Current Affairs March 2012
Uttarakhand became the Ninth Indian State to introduce Estamping

India Current Affairs 2012. Uttarakhand government on 2 March 2012 introduced e-stamping in the state, which would ensure a secure way of paying non-judicial stamp duty to the government
Tags: Uttarakhand, E-Stamping, Current Affairs March 2012
Supreme Court Bench recused from taking up PIL in CairnVedanta Deal

Corporate Current Affairs 2012. A Supreme Court Bench comprising Justices justices H L Dattu and C K Prasad on 2 March 2012 recused itself from hearing a Public Interest Litigation
Tags: Cairn-Vedanta Deal, Supreme Court of India, Current Affairs March 2012
RK Tyagi took Charge as Chairman of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

Corporate Current Affairs 2012. RK Tyagi took charge as Chairman of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the defence enterprise of the government of India
Tags: RK Tyagi, HAL, Hindusatn Aeronautics Limited, Current Affairs March 2012
Company Law Board returned the Petitions of Telenor and Unitech

Corporate Current Affairs 2012. The Company Law Board (CLB) on 1 March 2012 returned the petitions of Telenor and Unitech for technical errors
Tags: Company Law Board, Telenor, Unitech, Current Affairs March 2012
Delhi High Court quashed Petitions challenging Reservation for Woman and SC candidates
India Current Affairs 2012. The Delhi high court on 1 March 2012 quashed petitions filed by 12 Delhi councillors in which they had challenged the notification issued by state election commission
Tags: Delhi High Court, Delhi Polls, Current Affairs March 2012
Court: States and UTs to get approval from Environment Ministry for Mining Activities
Environment & Ecology Current Affairs 2012. Current Affairs 2012. The Supreme Court of India ruled that the states and Union Territories could now grant leases for mining minor minerals in less than 5 hectares and to renew them they needs prior approval from the Union Environment Ministry
Tags: Supreme Court of India, Environment ministry, Current Affairs March 2012, mining activities
Sesa Goa Limited acquired Goa Energy Private Limited from Videocon Industries
Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Sesa Goa Limited, a majority-owned subsidiary of Vedanta Resources on 1 March 2012 acquired Goa Energy Private Limited from Videocon
Tags: Goa Energy Private Limited, Sese Goa, Current Affairs March 2012
India and China decided to have Maritime Cooperation to Build Confidence

International Current Affairs 2012. India and China decided to have maritime cooperation to build confidence. This was decided during the talks between the External Affairs Minister S M Krishna and his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi in New Delhi
Tags: India and China, maritime cooperation, Current Affairs March 2012, India China boundary dispute
Supreme Court appointed Justice HS Bedi as Panel head to Investigate Encounter Killings in Gujarat
India Current Affairs 2012. The Supreme Court of India on 2 March 2012 appointed its former judge, Justice H S Bedi as the chairman of the monitoring authority. He will investigate the case of 22 alleged fake encounter killings in Gujarat between 2002 and 2006
Tags: Supreme Court, Justice HS Bedi, Gujarat encounter killings, Current Affairs March 2012,Current Affairs India 2012
Komli Media acquired South East Asia's Largest Digital Media Network Admax
Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Asia Pacific's leading media technology company, Komli Media acquired South East Asia's largest digital media network Admax Network on 29 February
Tags: Komli Media, Admax, Current Affairs March 2012
US Court dismissed a Lawsuit filed against the Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa
International Current Affairs 2012. A US (United States) federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed against the Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa. The lawsuit alleged that the human rights abuses occurred during the civil war in Sri Lanka
Tags: US court, Sri Lanka, lawsuit against Sri Lanka President, Current Affairs March 2012
Buyback of Government Equity in Eight CPSEs permitted by Disinvestment Department

Economy Current Affairs 2012. Department of Disinvestment listed eight CPSEs whose cash surpluses amount to more than Rs 55580 crore for the purpose of buy back under disinvestment norms
Tags: current affairs March 2012, Department of Disinvestment, government equity, Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), central public sector enterprises (CPSEs), disinvestment norm
India handed over 20 Million Dollars Standby Loan to Maldives

Internatioanl Current Affairs 2012. India handed over 20 million Dollars standby loan to Maldives in view of the difficult financial situation
Tags: India, Maldives, loan to Maldives, Current Affairs March 2012
Mindtree Limited appointed Subroto Bagchi as its Chairman

Corporate Current Affairs 2012. MindTree Limited on 29 February 2012 appointed Subroto Bagchi as its chairman. Bagchi who is also the co-founder of Mindtree
Tags: Subroto Bagchi, Mindtree Limited, Current Affairs March 2012
Union Cabinet of India approved the Proposed Changes in the Motor Vehicle Act 1988
India Current Affairs 2012. The Union cabinet of India approved the proposed changes in the Motor Vehicle Act 1988, which includes longer jail terms and higher fines for repeat traffic violations
Tags: Union Cabinet of India, motor vehicle act 1988, traffic accidents in India, Current Affairs March 2012
Indias Economic Growth Rate dipped to 6.1% in the OctoberDecember Quarter of 2011- 12
economy Current Affairs 2012. As per the data released by CSO, Indias economic growth rate dipped to 6.1% in the third quarter (October-December) of 2011-12
Tags: current affairs March 2012, Central Statistical organisation, gross domestic product, Prime Ministers Economic Advisory Council (PMEAC), electricity generation, manufacturing sector,economic growth rate, mining and farm sectors
Union Government approved 650 Crore Rupees Flood Control Project for Bengal
India Current Affairs 2012. Union government on 29 February 2012 gave its approval to the long-pending drainage basin flood control project
Tags: Flood Control Project, West Bengal, Current Affairs March 2012
Varun Berry stepped down as the CEO of PepsiCo India Food

Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Varun Berry, Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo India Food resigned from the company on 29 February 2012
Tags: Varun Berry, PepsiCo India, Current Affairs March 2012
The National Tourism Award 2010- 11 presented in New Delhi

India Current Affairs 2012. The National Tourism Awards 2010-11 were conferred by the President of India Pratibha Devisingh Patil on 29 February 2012 in New Delhi
Unicef Report noted 18% of those below 15 years and 47% of those below 18 years are Married in India
International Current Affairs 2012. As per Unicefs State of the Worlds Children Report 2012, 18% of those below 15 years and 47% of those below 18 years are married in India
Tags: current affairs March 2012, Worlds Children Report, adolescents in India, marriage below 18 years, child marriage, marital rights awareness
James Murdoch resigned as Executive Chairman of News International

Corporate Current Affairs 2012. James Murdoch on 29 February 2012 stepped down as Executive Chairman of News International, UK news paper arm of News Corporation
Tags: James Murdoch, News International, Current Affairs March 2012
Madhya Pradesh topped the National Tourism Awards 2010- 11

India Current Affairs 2012. In National Tourism Awards 2010-11, which was conferred on 29 February 2012, Madhya Pradesh emerged victorious by bagging maximum number of awards
Tags: Madhya Pradesh, National Tourism Awards 2010-11, Current Affairs March 2012
Union Government decided to Boost Public Spending in the Health Sector to 2.5 per cent of GDP
Economy Current Affairs 2012. union government decided to boost public spending in the health sector to 2.5 per cent of GDP from the current 1.4 per cent over five years
Tags: current affairs March 2012, union government, 12th Five Year Plan, health care sector,spending on health care, Prime Ministers Office
North Korea agreed to suspend its Nuclear Programme in Return for US Food Aid
International Current Affairs 2012. North Korea agreed to suspend its nuclear and uranium enrichment programme in return for US food aid. USA had promised North Korea 240000 tonnes of nutritional assistance and food aid
Tags: North Korea, USA, Nuclear Programme, Current Affairs March 2012
Fiscal Deficit stood at Rs 4.34 lakh crore, or 105% of the Total Annual Target in April- January 2011
Economy Current Affairs 2012. As per the data released by CAG, fiscal deficit stood at Rs 4.34 lakh crore, or 105% of the total annual target in April-January period of 2011-12
Tags: current affairs March 2012, tax collection, fiscal consolidation plans, Indias fiscal deficit,budget estimates, plan & non-plan expenditure, revenue deficit, Controller General of Accounts
Syndicate Bank appointed Madhukant Girdharlal Sanghvi as its New Chairman

Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Public sector lender Syndicate Bank on 29 February 2012 appointed Madhukant Girdharlal
Sanghvi as its new Chairman

Tags: Syndicate Bank, Madhukant Girdharlal Sanghvi, Current Affairs March 2012
India and ADB signed Loan Agreement to Support Electricity Transmission Capacity in Assam
International Current Affairs 2012. India and ADB Signed the third and last tranche of loan agreement to support electricity transmission and distribution capacity in Assam
Tags: India and ADB, electricity generation in Assam, power project in Assam, Current Affairs February 2012
HRD Ministry Launched Portal for Implementation of NSIGSE

India Current Affairs 2012. Human Resource Development (HRD) ministry on 28 February 2012 launched a web portal for implementation of the National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education (NSIGSE) in New Delhi
Tags: HRD ministry, NSIGSE, education for girls, SCs & STs
India took over the Chair of Assembly and Governing Board of ASOSAI
International Current Affairs 2012. India on 29 February 2012 took over the chair of assembly and governing board of Association of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI)
Tata Consultancy Services formed Alliance with Infor Global Solutions

Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Indian IT major Tata Consultancy Services on 28 February 2012 joined hand with US based business application software services firm Infor
Tags: TCS, Infor, Current Affairs February 2012
Fujitsu unveiled its New Notebook Series for Indian Market

Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Fujitsu India, Indian subsidiary of Japanese IT equipment and services company Fujitsu, launched its new notebook series on 28 February 2012
Tags: Fujitsu, Fujitsu India, Current Affairs February 2012
Sushil Kumar Modi presented a Revenue Surplus Budget for Bihar

India Current Affairs 2012. Sushil Kumar Modi, the deputy chief minister and the finance minister of Bihar, on 23 February 2012, presented the budget of state for the year 2012-13
Tags: Bihar Budget, Revenue Surplus Budget, Current Affairs February 2012
Kotak Securities launched Ready to Trade Kit Named My Box

Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Kotak Securities, the stock broking and distribution body of the Kotak Mahindra Group, on 28 February 2012 unveiled a ready to trade kit
Tags: Kotak Securities, Ready to Trade Kit, Current Affairs February 2012
Tamil Nadu Panel submitted its Findings on Kudankulam Power Plant

India Current Affairs 2012. A four member expert panel on Kudankulam nuclear plant project headed by S. Iniyan submitted its report on 28 February 2012
Tags: Tamil Nadu Panel, Kudankulam Nuclear Plant, Current Affairs February 2012
Tata Capital launched Travel Card in Association with Axis Bank

Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Tata Capital on 28 February 2012 joined hand with private sector lender Axis Bank to launch a travel card
Tags: Tata Capital, Tata Travel Card, Axis Bank, Current Affairs February 2012
Output of Eight Core Segments which have 37.9% weight in IIP dipped to 0.5% in January 2012
Economy Current Affairs 2012. According to data released by the ministry of commerce and industry, output of eight core segments of manufacturing sector dipped to 0.5% in January 2012
Tags: current affairs February 2012, Index of Industrial Production, core sector groeth, Petroleum refinery production, electricity generation in India, manufacturing sector, ministry of commerce and industry
UN Human Rights Council asked Syria to halt the Attacks on Civilians

International Current Affairs 2012. The UN Human Rights Council asked Syria to immediately stop the attacks on civilians by the security forces
Tags: UN human rights council, Current Affairs February 2012, Syria protests, middle east
Additional Chief Secretary (Finance) CK Mathew named the Chief Secretary of Rajasthan
India Current Affairs 2012. 1977 batch IAS officer and additional chief secretary (finance) CK Mathew was named be the Chief Secretary of Rajasthan on 28 February 2012
Tags: current affairs February 2012, additional chief secretary (finance), Secretary of Rajasthan,mines and energy departments, IAS officer
USA Refused to Change its Afghanistan Strategy

International Current Affairs 2012. USA refused to change its Afghanistan strategy in view of the recent violence
Marines of Italian Ship Enrica Lexie to be Prosecuted under Indian Law

India Current Affairs 2012. The marines of Italian ship Enrica Lexie Latore Massimiliano and Salvatore Girone on 15 February 2012 allegedly killed two Kerala fishermen
Tags: Italian Ship Row, Fishermen Death, Current Affairs February 2012
Online Retail Company Flipkart.com launched its Digital Music Store Flyte
Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Online shopping major Flipkart on 27 February 2012 unveiled its digital music store Flyte
Tags: Flipkart, Digital Music Store, Current Affairs February 2012
Power Grid Corporation of India appointed R.P. Singh as Director

Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd, a Navratna company owned by the government, on 28 February 2012 appointed R.P. Singh as the Director
Tags: Power Grid Corporation of India, RP Singh, Current Affairs February 2012
NourishCo Beverages appointed Pratik Pota as its New Chief Executive Officer
NourishCo Beverages, a joint venture between Pepsi co and Tata Global Beverages appointed Pratik Pota as its new CEO on 27 February 2012
Tags: NourishCo Beverages, Pratik Pota, Current Affairs February 2012
State Bank of India reduced Interest Rate on Education Loan upto 1 Percent
Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Indias largest bank, State Bank of India on 27 February 2012, announced to reduce its interest rate on education loan by 1 percent
Tags: SBI, Base Rate, Education Loan Interest Rate, Current Affairs February 2012
Delhi Government increased OBC Reservation Quota in Higher Institutions to 27 Percent

India Current Affairs 2012. Delhi government on 28 February 2012 hiked the reservation for OBC [Other Backward Classes] in higher education institutions from 21 percent to 27 percent
Tags: Delhi Government, OBC Reservation, Current Affairs February 2012
Telenor, Unitech moved to Company Law Board to protect Interest in Uninor

Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Norwegian Telecom company Telenor and its Indian joint venture partner Unitech on 27 February 2012 moved a fresh petition before Company Law Board
Tags: Telenor, Unitech, Unitech, CLB, Current Affairs February 2012
Airtel selected Infosys Limited for its Mobile Wallet service

Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Indias leading telecom company Airtel on 28 February 2012 joined hand with IT major Infosys for its Mobile Wallet service across the country
Tags: Airtel, Infosys, Mobile Wallet Service, Current Affairs February 2012
The Artist & Hugo emerged Winners at 84th Academy Awards ceremony winning 5 Oscars Each
International Current Affairs 2012. The 84th Academy Awards ceremony/Oscars was hosted by the AMPAS at the Hollywood and Highland Center in Hollywood on 26 February 2012
Tags: current affairs February 2012, Academy Awards, Annual Governors Awards, international film awards, animated films, Oscar hosts, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik charged under POTA
India Current Affairs 2012. JKLF chief Yasin Malik was charged by a local court under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (Pota) for allegedly raising funds to strengthen armed activity
Indian Soccer Legend Padma Shri Sailendra Nath Manna died in Kolkata
India Current Affairs 2012. Indian soccer legend Sailendra Nath Manna, popularly known as Sailen Manna, died in Kolkata on 27 February 2012
Tags: current affairs February 2012, All India Football Federation, AIFF Player of the Millennium,Indian football players, England Football Association, Asian Games, Indian football clubs, Indian civilian awards
Trade Unions rejected Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's Appeal to call off All- India Strike
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Trade unions rejected Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's appeal to call off the all-India strike called on 28 February 2012
Tags: current affairs February 2012, trade unions in India, Public Sector Undertakings, Provident Fund, Minimum Wages Act, National Social Security Fund, Indian Labour Conference
Bird flu was less Deadly to Humans than Previously Thought

Current Affairs Week: 20 Feb 2012 to 26 Feb 2012
Science & Technology Current Affairs 2012. A new research into bird flu suggests that the disease may be far less deadly to humans than previously thought
Tags: Bird flu, humans, Current Affairs February 2012, Flu
US Banking Major Citi Group sold Stake in HDFC for 1.9 Billion Dollars
Corporate Current Affairs 2012. US banking major Citi group on 25 February 2012 sold its 9.85 percent stake in HDFC, Indias biggest mortgage lender, for around 1.9 billion dollar
Tags: CitI Group, HDFC, Current Affairs February 2012
South Africa defeated Indian Women Hockey team in the Final of Olympics Qualifier
Sports Current Affairs 2012. South African Women Hockey team on 25 February 2012, defeated Indian Women Hockey Team to qualify for the London Olympics 2012
Tags: Indian Women Hockey Team, London Olympic Qualifiers, Current Affairs February 2012
Vedanta announced Merger of Sterlite Industries into Sesa Goa

Corporate Current Affairs 2012. The mining giant Vedanta on 25 February 2012 merged its Indian subsidiaries, Sterlite Industries into sister concern and iron ore miner Sesa Goa
Tags: terlite Industries, Vedanta, Current Affairs February 2012
Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina won Marseille Open Title

Sports Current Affairs 2012. Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina clinched Marseille Open final by beating Michael Llodra on 26 February 2012
Tags: Juan Martin Del Potro, Marseille Open Title, Current Affairs February 2012
River Diversion and Soil Erosion threaten Turtle Nesting

Environment & Ecology Current Affairs 2012. Erosion and diversion of Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha's Ganjam district are posing a serious threat to the annual mass nesting of the endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles
Tags: River diversion, soil erosion, Turtle nesting, Current Affairs February 2012
Two Genes linked to Parkinson's identified by the Scientists

Science & Technology Current Affairs 2012. Scientists identified at least two genes, NACP and MAPT linked to Parkinson's disease, a finding which may pave the way for better treatments for the second most prevalent neurological condition after dementia
Tags: Parkinson's disease, genes related to Parkinson's, Current Affairs February 2012, Scientists
Supreme Court directed Government to implement the Interlinking of Rivers Project

India Current Affairs 2012. The Supreme Court of India directed the union government of India to implement the ambitious interlinking of rivers project in a time-bound manner
Odisha imposed Restriction on Foreign Tourists visiting Primitive Tribes

India Current Affairs 2012. The Odisha Government imposed restriction on the visit of foreign tourists and researchers to the areas inhabited by primitive vulnerable tribals groups like Bondas, Dongaria Kandha
Tags: Odisha, foreign tourists, Current Affairs February 2012, primitive tribes in India
Argyle Pink Jubilee discovered in West Australia is the Largest Pink Diamond ever found in Australia
International Current Affairs 2012. Largest rough pink diamond ever found in Australia was discovered in a West Australian mine owned by Rio Tinto
Tags: current affairs February 2012, pink diamond operations, Williamson Pink diamond, Queen Elizabeth II, natural pink diamonds, Argyle Pink Jubilee
Union Home Minister inaugurated the Fourth & Final Regional Hub of the NSG in Mumbai
India Current Affairs 2012. Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram inaugurated the the fourth and final regional hub of the National Security Guard in Marol, Mumbai on 23 February 2012
Tags: current affairs February 2012, National Security Guard, 12th Five Year plan, insurgencies and separatist acts
Centres Plea challenging TDSATs Authority to Stop DoT from enforcing 3G Ban dismissed
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Delhi HC dismissed a plea from the Centre challenging TDSAT's authority to stop the DoT from enforcing a ban on 3G roaming pacts between telcos
Tags: current affairs 2012, Delhi High Court, telecom operators, 3G auction, 3G services provider,telecom service provider, Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal, Department of telecommunication(DoT)
TDSAT directed the Union Government to issue Broadband Licence to Qualcomm

Corporate Current Affairs 2012. The Telecom Dispute Settlement Appellate Tribunal on 23 February 2012 directed the Union Government to issue broadband licence to Qualcomm within a week
Tags: TDSAT, Qualcomm, Tulip Telecom, Current Affairs February 2012
Indian Black Eagle was Spotted after 90 Years in the Aravali Biodiversity Park
Environment & Ecology Current Affairs 2012. The Indian Black Eagle was spotted in the Aravali Biodiversity Park after a gap of 90 years. The bird was last seen in 1920-21
Tags: Indian black eagle, eagle bird, bird watching, Current Affairs February 2012
Rahul Bhatia awarded with Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of The Year Award 2011
Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Rahul Bhatia, Managing Director of InterGlobe Enterprises group on 23 February 2012 was chosen for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2011
Tags: Rahul Bhatia, Ernst & Young Awards, Current Affairs February 2012
Report by Independent Evaluation Group on World Banks Crisis Response released

International Current Affairs 2012. Report, titled The World Banks Response to the Global Economic Crisis: Phase II was released on 23 February 2012
Tags: current affairs February 2012, World Bank, World Banks crisis response, global economic crisis, Inter-American Development Banks, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development,Independent Evaluation Group
Union External Affairs Minister SM Krishna inaugurated 50th Passport Seva Kendra in Delhi
India Current Affairs 2012. Union External Affairs Minister SM Krishna on 23 February 2012 inaugurated 50th Passport Seva Kendra at Herald House near ITO in central Delhi
Tags: Passport Seva Kendra, Delhi Passport Seva Kendra, Current Affairs February 2012
Etisalat commenced Legal Proceeding Against the Promoters of Swan Telecom

Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Etisalat on 23 February 2012 commenced legal proceeding against the promoters of Swan Telecom
Vice President M. Hamid Ansari released a Book entiltled Sufism and Indian Mysticism in New Delhi
India Current Affairs 2012. Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari released a book entitled Sufism and Indian Mysticism edited by Prof. Akhtarul Wasey and Farhat Ehsas
Tags: current affairs February 2012, Sufism in Islamic tradition, Zakir Husain Institute of Islamic Studies, research journals, of Islamic Sufism and Indian Mysticism
Samsung Electronics launched Series 5Ultra Notebook in India

Corporate Current Affairs 2012. South Korean electronics equipment giant Samsung electronics on 24 February 2012 launched Series 5Ultra Notebook in Indian market
Tags: Samsung Electronics, Series 5Ultra Notebook, Current Affairs February 2012
Government nominated DK Mittal on the Central Board of Reserve Bank of India

India Current Affairs 2012. Union government on 23 February 2012 nominated DK Mittal on the central board of Reserve Bank of India
Tags: DK Mittal, RBI Central Board, Current Affairs February 2012
India asked Somalia to bring in a National Anti- Piracy Legislation

International Current Affairs 2012. India asked Somalia to bring in a national anti-piracy legislation for investigation and prosecution of suspected pirates
Tags: India and Somalia, Anti-Piracy policy, Current Affairs February 2012, Indian Ocean, Sea piracy
West Bengal Government shortlisted Two Companies for Setting Up the E-waste Dismantling Facilities
India Current Affairs 2012. The West Bengal government on 23 February 2012 shortlisted two companies for setting up the e-waste dismantling facilities in the State on a public private partnership basis
Tags: West Bengal Government, E-Waste Management, Current Affairs February 2012
India and USA held 12th Defence Policy Group meeting in New Delhi
International Current Affairs 2012. Strengthening their military ties further, India and the USA discussed ways of expanding their growing strategic partnership and cooperation at the 12th Defence Policy Group meeting held in New Delhi
Tags: India and USA, Current Affairs February 2012, 12th Defence Policy Group meeting, New Delhi
The New Version of MGNREGA included more than 25 Agriculture and Allied Activities
India Current Affairs 2012. More than 25 agriculture and allied activities were included in the new version of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
Tags: MGNREGA, the new version of MGNREGA, agriculture, agriculture allied activities, current affairs February 2012
RBI Panel increased Priority Sector Target for Foreign Banks to 40% of Net Bank Credit
Economy Current Affairs 2012. RBI panel on priority sector lending proposed increment in the target (priority sector) for foreign banks to 40% of net bank credit from current level of 32%
Tags: current affairs February 2012, Differential Rate of Interest, Priority Sector Lending Certificates, agriculture and allied activities, Reserve Bank of India, non-bank financial intermediaries, priority sector lending
National Australia Bank opened its Maiden Branch in India

Corporate Current Affairs 2012. National Australia Bank on 22 February 2012 opened its maiden branch in India
Tags: National Australia Bank, Austarlia Bank, Current Affairs February 2012
Abudhabi Based Etisalat announced to close down its India Operation

Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Abudhabi based Etisalat on 22 February 2012 announced to close down its India operation
Dunlop India Limited closed down its Operation at Ambattur Factory

Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Tyre manufacturer Dunlop India Limited suspended its operation at Ambattur factory in Tamilnadu
Tags: Dunlop India, Dunlop Ambattur Factory, Current Affairs February 2012
India and Pakistan extended agreement on Reducing the Risk from Nuclear Accidents
International Current Affairs 2012. India and Pakistan on 21 February 2012 agreed to extend the agreement to reduce the risk from accidents related to nuclear weapons for another five years
Tags: India and Pakistan, article 8, nuclear accident, India Pakistan agreement on nuclear accidents
Hero MotoCorp inked Pact with Erik Buell Racing of USA

Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Worlds largest two wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp on 22 February 2012 inked a pact with US-based Erik Buell Racing
Tags: Hero MotoCorp, ERB, Current Affairs February 2012
Maharashtra Government issued Licences to 60 Fire Protection Companies for Safety Audits
India Current Affairs 2012. The Maharashtra government on 22 February 2012 issued licences to 60 fire protection companies to conduct safety audits
Tags: Maharashtra Government, Fire Safety Audits, Current Affairs February 2012
Haryana announced to raise the Minimum Wages for its Labourers

India Current Affairs 2012. Haryana government on 22 February 2012 announced to increase minimum wages of skilled and unskilled labourers
Tags: Haryana Government, Minimum Wages, Current Affairs February 2012
Government allowed Domestic Air Carriers to Directly import Aviation Turbine Fuel
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Director General of Foreign Trade on 22 February 2012 issued a formal notification allowing the domestic airlines to directly import Aviation Turbine Fuel
Tags: Domestic Air Carriers, ATF Import, Current Affairs February 2012
External Affairs Minister SM Krishna inaugurated 50th Passport Seva Kendra in New Delhi
International Current Affairs 2012. External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna on 23 February 2012 inaugurated the countrys 50th Passport Seva Kendra at Herald House, New Delhi
Tags: SM Krishna, external affairs ministry, passport seva kendra, New Delhi
India and Saudi Arabia Discussed Enhancing Cooperation in Oil Sector

International Current Affairs 2012. India and Saudi Arabia discussed the World Oil Outlook in New Delhi on 23 February 2012, especially the growing demand for hydrocarbons in Asia and India
Tags: India and Saudi Arabia, energy cooperation, Current Affairs February 2012, oil sector
NASA discovered Water on the Planet called GJ1214b

Science & Technology Current Affairs 2012. Researchers at the Harvard Smithsonian centre for Astrophysics discovered that the planet GJ1214b was largely covered in water
Tags: NASA, Hubble space telescope, Current Affairs February 2012, GJ1214b
The Talks between IAEA and Iran over its disputed Nuclear Programme Failed
International Current Affairs 2012. The second round of talks between the five-member IAEA team led by its Chief weapons inspector, Herman Naeckarts and Iranian government failed
Ricky Ponting announced Retirement from One Day Cricket

Sports Current Affairs 2012. Former Australian Cricket Captain Ricky Ponting on 21 February 2012 announced his retirement from the One day cricket
Tags: Ricky Ponting, Cricket Australia, Ponting's Retirement
Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Panel projected 7.5 - 8 % Growth Rate for 2012- 13 Fiscal
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Panel (PMEAC) on 22 February 2012 projected 7.5 - 8 per cent growth rate for the fiscal 2012-13
Tags: current affairs February 2012, Review of Economy (2011-12), global economic slowdown,Union budget, Consumer Price Index
Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit launched a Major State- wide De- worming Campaign
India Current Affairs 2012. Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on 20 February 2012 launched a major State-wide de-worming campaign as a part of Chacha Nehru Sehat Yojna (CNSY)
Tags: current affairs February 2012, Chacha Nehru Sehat Yojna, Delhi Cantonment Board schools,de-worming campaign, Delhi government, SABLA programme, Municipal Corporation Delhi schools
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary received Four Rhinos from Kajiranga

Environment & Ecology Current Affairs 2012. The Manas Wildlife Sanctuary also known as Manas National Park on 20 February 2012 got four rhinos from Kaziranga
Tags: Manas National Park, India Rhino Vision 2020, Current Affairs February 2012
Jharkhand Government and the Airport Authority of India signed MoU to establish Airports
India Current Affairs 2012. Jharkhand Government and the Airport Authority of India on 21 February 2012 signed a memorandum of understanding
Tags: AAI, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, Current Affairs February 2012
Toshiba JSW bagged Rs. 2300 Crore Order for Kudgi Project of NTPC
Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Japanese power equipment giant Toshiba JSW Turbine and Generator on 20 February 2012 bagged an order of Rs. 2300 crore from the NTPC
Tags: Toshiba JSW, NTPC, Kudgi super thermal power project, Current Affairs February 2012
Gujarat Government sold 2736 Hectares Land in Dholera Special Investment Region
India Current Affairs 2012. Gujarat government on 20 February 2012 sold 2736 hectares land in Dholera special investment region to three different companies
Tags: Dholera special investment region, HCC, Current Affairs February 2012
Competition Commission of India approved the Merger of Reliance Infratel and Netizen Rajsthan
Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Competition Commission of India on 20 February 2012 gave its nod to the proposed merger of Netizen Rajsthan with Reliance Infratel
Tags: Reliance Infratel, CCI, Netizen Rajsthan, Current Affairs February 2012
First Nationwide Annual India Consumer Price Index released by the Centre of Statistical Office
Economy Current Affairs 2012. The annual CPI data released for the first time on 21 February 2012 measures retail prices in major food groups- fuel, clothing, housing & education across rural and urban India
Tags: current affairs February 2012, consumer price inflation for rural India, consumer price index,Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, retail inflation data, Ministry of Labour
Facebook integrated Music Site from Indiatimes, Gaana.com into its Timeline
Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Facebook the world largest social networking site on 19 February 2012 integrated the music site from Indiatimes Gaana.com as an application into its new Timeline
6 killed and 30 injured in a Stampede at Junagadh in Gujarat

India Current Affairs 2012. A stampede occured at Junagadh during the Mahashivratri fair on 19 February 2012
Tags: Junagadh, Stampede, Current Affairs February 2012
RBI changed the Bank Rate to Realign it with the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate
Economy Current Affairs 2012. RBI changed the bank rate, a medium-term signal rate to 9.5% from 6% to realign it with the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate
Tags: current affairs February 2012, cash reserve ratio, Reserve Bank of India, statutory liquidity ratio, marginal standing facility
South African Jbe Kruger clinched his Maiden European Tour title
Sports Current Affairs 2012. South African Golfer Jbe Kruger won Avantha Masters in New Delhi on 19 February 2012
Tags: Jbe Kruger. Avantha Masters, Current Affairs February2012
Income Tax Department Stated BCCI owes Rs.371crore to it in Year 2009- 10

Sports Current Affairs 2012. The Income Tax department of India in a Right to Information reply on 19 February 2012 disclosed the tax amount pending with the BCCI
Tags: BCCI, Income Tax, Current Affairs February 2012
Union Government filed Review Petition in Supreme Court in the Vodafone Tax Case
Corporate Current Affairs 2012. The Union government on 17 February 2012 filed a review petition before the Supreme Court in the highest courts landmark verdict
Tags: Vodafone, Supreme Court of India, Vodafone Tax Case, Current Affairs February 2012
NY Times Foreign Correspondent & Pulitzer Prize Winner Anthony Shadid suffered Sudden Death
International Current Affairs 2012. New York Times forign correspondent and a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Anthony Shadid died in eastern Syria on 16 February 2012
Tags: current affairs February 2012, George Polk Award, Pulitzer Prize for journalism, Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, New York Times journalists, Free Syrian Army, Middle East conflict, Anthony Shadid
Shivsena BJP Alliance Emerged Victorious in Mumbai- Thane Civic Polls

India Current Affairs 2012. Shivsena-BJP alliance won the civic polls of Mumbai and Thane on 17 February 2012
Tags: Mumbai Civic Polls, Shivsena-BJP Alliance, Current Affairs February 2012
Reliance Industries Limited Wrote to DoT Seeking Extention of Broadband Spectrum Tenure
Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Mukesh Ambani led Reliance Industries Limited on 17 February 2012 urged the Department of Telecom to give extension to tenure of its broadband spectrum
Tags: RIL, Qualcomm, Current Affairs February 2012
Former Indian Tennis Player presented with Top International Olympic Committee Award
Sports Current Affairs 2012. Former Indian tennis player Manisha Malhotra on 16 February 2012 was conferred upon a top International Olympic Committee Award
Tags: IOC, Maneesha Malhotra, Current Affairs February 2012
Dow Chemicals Remain to be the Sponsor of London Olympics

Sports Current Affairs 2012. The International Olympic Committee on 16 February 2012 announced that Dow Chemicals will remain a sponsor of the London Olympics
Sahara Reversed Its Decision to Withdraw Sponsorship of Indian Cricket Team
Sports Current Affairs 2012. Sahara Group on 17 February 2012 agreed to reverse its decision of quashing all the commercial ties with BCCI
Tags: Sahara, BCCI, Current Affairs February 2012
Reliance Communications Received RBI Approval for FCCB Redemption

Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Telecom major Reliance Communications on 16 February 2012 got the approval of the RBI for the redemption of its outstanding foreign currency convertible bonds
Tags: Reliance Communications, FCCBs, Currrent Affairs February 2012
Haryana suspended Scheme of Distribution of Social Benefits under Electronic Benefit Transfer
India Current Affairs 2012. Haryana government suspended distribution of social benefits scheme under EBT till the infrastructure of banks is stabilized in the rural areas
Tags: current affairs February 2012, private sector banks in Haryana, State Level Bankers' Committee, Haryana Agriculture Credit Operations and Misc. Provisions (Banks) Act, Electronic Benefit Transfer, Rural Self Employment Training Institutes
Tennis Star Novak Djokovic Conferred Highest Serbian Award

Sports Current Affairs 2012. Serbian tennis star, Novak Djokovic was awarded with the highest Serbian award, the Gold Star of Karadjordje on 15 February 2012
Tags: Novak Djokovic, Star of Karadjordje Current Affairs February 2012
Marico Bought Paras Pharma Personal Care Brands from Reckitt Benckiser
Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Indian FMCG major Marico on 15 February 2012 bought the Paras Pharmaceuticals personal care arm
Tags: Marico, Paras Pharma, Reckitt Benckiser, Current Affairs February 2012
EGoM approved the Auction Route for selling 5 per cent Stake in State- run Oil Major ONGC
Economy Current Affairs 2012. EGoM headed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee approved the auction route for selling 5 per cent stake in state-run oil major ONGC
Tags: current affairs February 2012, Empowered Group of Ministers, governments disinvestment programme, capital market regulator, auction route for selling stake, initial public offer
Communications Minister Kapil Sibal announced New Telecom Policy

Economy Current Affairs 2012. Union government also decided to allow sharing of bandwidth and eased rules for mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the telecom sector
Tags: current affairs February 2012, New Telecom Policy, 3G spectrum, mergers and acquisitions,spectrum auction, Department of Telecommunication, telecom regulator, telecom companies
Supreme Court directed Closure of all Unauthorized Sandalwood Oil Factories in India
India Current Affairs 2012. The Supreme Court of India on 15 February 2012 directed closure of all unauthorised sandalwood oil factories in the country and asked the Centre to formulate a suitable policy for conservation of sandalwood
Tags: Supreme Court of India, salndalwood, sandalwood oil factories, Current Affairs February 2012
Iran launched Three Nuclear Projects including a Fourth Generation Ultra Centrifuge
International Current Affairs 2012. Iran on 15 February 2012 launched three nuclear projects including a fourth generation Ultra Centrifuge, which is capable of enriching the Uranium faster than its earlier models
Tags: Iran, three nuclear projects, Current Affairs February 2012, Iran nuclear programme
Assam contributed more than 50 Percent of Indias Total Tea Production in 2011
India Current Affairs 2012. Assam contributed more than 50 percent of the countrys total tea production in 2011. Assam produced around 509 million kg tea which also led the Indias total tea output to 988.32 million kg in this period
Coordinated Mock Drills were carried out in New Delhi, Capital of India
International Current Affairs 2012. In New Delhi, the biggest coordinated mock drills were carried out on 15 February 2012, to check the alertness and preparedness of various public agencies
Tags: mock drills, new delhi, Current Affairs February 2012, capital of India
A New Scientific Study claimed that Life began on Land, not Sea
Environment & Ecology Current Affairs 2012. A new study claimed that the theory proposed by Charles Darwin on life was right. Darwin proposed that the life originated on land in a pond and not in the oceans
Tags: life's origin, oceans, Charles Darwin, Current Affairs February 2012, cell
RBI issued Circular for Deployment of White Label Automated Teller Machines (WLAs) from Non- banks
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the Draft Circular for Deployment of White Label Automated Teller Machines (WLAs) from non-bank entities
Tags: current affairs February 2012, Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), White Label Automated Teller Machines (WLAs), Reserve Bank of India, financial institutions
44th Session of Indian Labour Conference deliberated on Wages, Social Security & Employment
India Current Affairs 2012. 44th Session of Indian Labour Conference held under the chairmanship of Mallikarjun Kharge, Union Minister of Labour & Employment
Tags: current affairs February 2012, Indian Labour Conference, Labour Parliament of India,Employability and Employment, Union Ministry of Labour & Employment, Central Ministries/Departments, State governments
Headline Inflation eased to a 26- month Low at 6.55% in January 2012 from 7.47% in December 2011
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Headline inflation eased to a 26-month low at 6.55 per cent in January 2012 on the back of further fall in vegetable prices
Tags: current affairs February 2012, , headline inflation, manufactured goods, wholesale price index, Fuel and power inflation, food inflation
Asian Honeybees shake their Abdomen to Guard the Entrance to their Hive
Environment & Ecology Current Affairs 2012. An international team of scientists on 13 February 2012 found that how the bees shook their abdomens when bee-eating hornets approached
Tags: Asain honeybees, honeybees, Current Affairs February 2012, hornets
Tiny Lizard called Brookesia mirca was found in Madagascar

Environment & Ecology Current Affairs 2012. One of the worlds tiniest lizards called Brookesia micra was found by German researchers in Madagascar
Tags: Brookesia mirca, Current Affairs February 2012, German researchers, Madagascar
British Singer Adele won Six Awards including Album of the Year at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards
International Current Affairs 2012. British songstress, Adele swept the 54th Annual Grammy Awards winning a staggering six golden gramophones for her Album, 21
Tags: current affairs February 2012, Annual Grammy Awards, pop diva Whitney Houston, British Singers, Los Angeles Convention Center, Grammy categories
India and Saudi Arabia agreed to set up a Joint Working Group on Defence Co- Operation
International Current Affairs 2012. India and Saudi Arabia on 13 February 2012 agreed to set up a Joint Working Group on Defence Co-operation during the visit of Defence Minister A.K Antony
Tags: India and Saudi Arabia, Current Affairs February 2012, joint working group, defence sector
Gati - Kintetsu World Express Entered into a Supply Chain Joint Venture
Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Gaiti, the Supply-chain solutions provider company entered into a Joint venture with Japanese company Kintetsu World Express on 13 February 2012
In Gujarat, Indias First Vessel Traffic Service was Dedicated to the Nation
India Current Affairs 2012. In Gujarat, Indias first highly sophisticated vessel traffic service was dedicated to the nation in Kandla
Tags: Gujarat, India's first vessel traffic service, Current Affairs February 2012. Gujarat coastal area
India Replaced Bowling Coach Eric Simons after Poor Show in Australia
Sports Current Affairs 2012. BCCI decided to sack Indian Teams bowling coach Eric Simons on 13 February 2012
Tags: Eric Simons, BCCI, Current Affairs February 2012
Analjeet Singh Appointed the Chairman of Vodafone India

Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Vodafone India, countrys third largest telecom company, on 10 February 2012 appointed Analjeet Singh as its non executive Chairman
Tags: Vodafone, Vodafone India, Analjeet Singh, Current Affairs February 2012
Syria rejected the Arab League proposal for deployment of a Joint UN-Arab Peacekeeping Mission
International Current Affairs 2012. Syria on 12 February 2012 rejected the Arab League proposal for deployment of a Joint UN-Arab Peacekeeping mission by the UN Security Council to monitor the situation in the country
Tags: Syria, Arab league proposal, Current Affairs February 2012, Middle east
Gujarat Ranked Top in Investment Proposal in Year 2011

India Current Affairs 2012. Gujarat topped the list of most preferred business destination in India in year 2011
Tags: Gujarat, ASSOCHAM, Current Affairs february 2012
Cognizant Technology Solutions Inked 5- Year Deal with Future Group

Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Cognizant Technology Solutions inked a five-year deal with Future Group on 13 February 2011
Tags: Cognizant, Future group, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Current Affairs February 2012
Noted Writer Ramdarash Mishra selected for the 21st Vyas Samman for Aam Ke Patte
India Current Affairs 2012. Noted Hindi writer Professor Ramdarash Mishra was selected for the 21st Vyas Samman for his poetry collection Aam Ke Patte
Tags: current affairs February 2012, Hindi writers, K.K. Birla Foundation, Lucknow University, Vyas Samman, Delhi Universitys Hindi department, Saraswati Samman, Indian languages
Delhi Government announced Higher Compensation Packages for Workers

India Current Affairs 2012. Delhi government announced medical benefits, financial support and higher compensation packages for various other categories of workers
Tags: current affairs February 2012, Delhi government, Delhi Labour Welfare Board, Industrial Workers Act, professional courses, polytechnic courses, financial assistance schemes of Indian government
Renowned Urdu Poet & Noted Lyricist of Umrao Jaan, Akhlaq Mohammad Khan passed away
India Current Affairs 2012. Renowned Urdu poet and noted lyricist of Umrao Jaan, Akhlaq Mohammad Khan passed away in Aligarh on 13 February 2012
Tags: current affairs February 2012, Sahitya Akademy Award, Umrao Jaan, Aligarh Muslim University, literary magazines, Urdu poets
Assam Government prepared a Draft Proposal to Revise Minimum Wages for Workers
India Current Affairs 2012. Assam Government prepared a draft proposal to revise minimum wages for workers and employees engaged under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Got SEBIs Nod for Listing of Shares
Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Share Market Regulator, SEBI [Security and Exchange Board of India] on 10 February 2012 gave its approval to the listing of 64.27 lakh shares of MCX
Tags: MCX, SEBI, Current Affairs February 2012
Numeric Power sold UPS business to Legrand in a Rs. 829 cr. deal
Corporate.Current Affairs 2012. Numeric Power Systems Limited, the Indian power electronics major sold its UPS [Uninterrupted Power Supply] business to Legrand
Tags: Numeric Power, Legrand, Current Affairs, Current Affairs February 2012
Poll conducted by Global Research Company Ipsos showed Indians to be the Happiest in the World
International Current Affairs 2012. According to a poll conducted by global research company Ipsos, the happiest people of the world reside in Indonesia, India and Mexico
Tags: current affairs February 2012, European citizens, Middle East countries, global research company, global average assessment of happiness
Winner of Six Grammy Awards, Singer & Actor Whitney Houston died in California
International Current Affairs 2012. Whitney Houston, one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 170 million albums, singles & videos worldwide died on 11 February 2012
Tags: current affairs February 2012, Soul Train Music Awards, Grammy awards, BET Honors Award for Entertainer, pop divas, best-selling gospel album
India's Nobel Prize- winning Economist Amartya Sen named for the 2011 US National Humanities Medal
International Current Affairs 2012. India's Nobel Prize-winning economist Amartya Sen named for the 2011 US National Humanities Medal by the White House
Tags: current affairs February 2012, National Humanities Medal, Indian economists, Nobel Prize for Economy, Harvard University, United Nations Human Development Index
Number of Foreigners Availing Visa on Arrival Scheme registered 72 % Increase in January 2012
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Number of foreigners availing Visa on Arrival (VoA) scheme registered 72 per cent increase in January 2012 as against January 2011
Tags: current affairs February 2012, Visa on Arrival Scheme, foreign tourists in India, Indias Forex earnings
Veteran Music Composer Rajesh Roshan honoured with Lata Manageshkar Award
India Current Affairs 2012. Veteran Hindi film music composer Rajesh Roshan was honoured with the Lata Manageshkar award by the Madhya Pradesh government
Tags: current affairs February 2012, Hindi film music composer, Lata Manageshkar award, Madhya Pradesh government, Indian legendary singers
Pakistani Archaeologists discovered Rare Indus Valley Civilizationera Seal in Steatite

International Current Affairs 2012. Pakistani archaeologists discovered a rare Indus Valley civilization-era seal in steatite dating back to 2,500-2,000 BC from Punjab province
Tags: current affairs February 2012, Punjab University, Pakistani archaeologists, Indus Valley civilization, Archaeological Reconnaissance of Southern Punjab, Indus Valley civilization-era seal
India's Indigenously developed Micro- light Aircraft Lakshya- 1 Successfully Test Flown
India Current Affairs 2012. India's indigenously developed micro-light pilot-less target aircraft Lakshya-1 was successfully test flown from Chandipur
Tags: current affairs February 2012, micro-light pilot-less target aircraft, Lakshya-1, Indias aeronautic development establishment, Indian Air Force, Integrated Test Range at Chandipur
India and Thailand signed Six agreements and Issued a Joint Statement
International Current Affairs 2012. India signed six agreements with Thailand during the visit of latters Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on 24-26 January 2012
National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP) was approved by Union Cabinet
India Current Affairs 2012. National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP) was approved by Union Cabinet of India on 9 February 2012 to facilitate access to central government owned shareable data and information
Tags: National Data sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP), Current Affairs February 2012, Data saring, Current affairs India 2012
Prime Minister of Thailand Yingluck Shinawatra visited India

International Current Affairs 2012. Prime Minister of Thailand, Yingluck Shinawatra visited India on 24-26 January 2012. She was the chief guest for the 63rd Republic Day Ceremony
Tags: Prime Minister of Thailand, Yingluck Shinawatra, India Thailand, Current Affairs February 2012
Al- Quedas Chief in Pakistan, Badar Mansoor was killed in US Drone Attack
International Current Affairs 2012. Al-Qaeda's Chief in Pakistan Badar mansoor is among four terrorists killed in a US drone attack in Pakistan's restive North Waziristan tribal region
Tags: Al-Queda's Chief in Pakistan, US drone attack, Current Affairs February 2012, Badar Mansoor
The 12th India- EU Summit was held in New Delhi

International Current Affairs 2012. The 12th India-EU Summit was held in New Delhi on 10 February 2012
Tags: India-EU summit, 12th India-EU summit, Current Affairs February 2012, New Delhi
DRDO Conducted Test of Interceptor Missile Successfully

Science & Technology Current Affairs 2012. DRDO conducted test launch of the interceptor missile successfully. DRDOs Air Defence Missile AAD-05 has successfully hit the ballistic missile and destroyed it at a height of 15 kms off the Coast of Orissa near the Wheelers Island
Tags: DRDO, Defence Research and Development organisation, Current Affairs February 2012
Haryana Government announced launch of Haryana Urban Health Mission

India Current Affairs 2012. Haryana Government on Feb 9 2012, announced that it would launch State Urban Health Mission.
Tags: Haryana Urban Health Mission, Haryana Government, Current Affairs, Current Affairs February 2012
Union Cabinet approved Defence Ministry Guidelines for its PSUs to establish Joint Ventures
India Current Affairs 2012. The Union Cabinet of India approved Defence Ministry guidelines for its public sector units (PSUs) to establish joint ventures with private firms to increase opportunities to obtain advanced technologies from foreign sources
Tags: Union Cabinet of India, Defence ministry guidelines, Current Affairs February 2012, Defence ministry PSUs
The Arab League asked the UN to send a Joint UN- Arab league Monitoring Team to Syria
International Current Affairs 2012. The Arab League asked the UN to send a Joint UN-Arab league monitoring team to Syria. The League sought the nomination of a special envoy to head the Joint monitoring mission
Tags: The Arab league, UN, UN-Arab mission to Syria, Current Affairs February 2012
Union Cabinet approved the National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP- 2012)
India Current Affairs 2012. Union cabinet of India on 9 February 2012 approved the National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP-2012) to facilitate access to central government owned shareable data and information
Tags: Union Cabinet of India, National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy, Current Affairs February 2012, NDSAP-2012
Special Commemorative Stamp was Released to mark the IIC Golden Jubilee
India Current Affairs 2012. President Pratibha Devi Singh Patil on 9 February 2012 released a special commemorative stamp to mark the Golden Jubilee of the India International Centre (IIC) in New Delhi
President of Maldives Mohammed Nasheed resigned after Police Mutiny

International Current Affairs 2012. President of Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed resigned on 7 February 2012 after weeks of protest. The protest was against his decision to sack a judge
Tags: President of Maldives, Mohammed Nasheed, Current Affairs February 2012, Coup in Maldives
Union Government approved Setting up of a National Centre for Cold Chain Development
India Current Affairs 2012. The government of India on 9 February 2012 approved setting up of a national centre for cold chain development and allocated a one-time grant of 25 crore rupees for its corpus fund
Tags: Union Government, Indian government, national centre for Cold Chain development, Current Affairs February 2012
Gujarat High Court ordered Compensation for the Religious Structures destroyed during Godhra Riots
India Current Affairs 2012. Gujarat High Court pulled up the Narendra Modi government for inaction and negligence on its part during the 2002 post-Godhra riots
Tags: Gujarat high court, Supreme Court of India, Current Affairs February 2012, Godhra riots
Thomas Cook announced to sell Indian subsidiary Thomas Cook India Limited
Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Thomas cook, the travel company in its announcement made on 8 February 2012 said it will sell its stake in its Indian subsidiary Thomas Cook India
Tags: Thomas Cook, Thomas Cook India, Current Affairs February 2012
Baharain Telecom announced exit from Indian joint venture S Tel

Corporate Current Affairs 2012. Bahrain Telecommunications Co (Batelco) on 8 February 2012 announced to sell its 43 percent stake in Indian joint venture S Tel for $175 million
Tags: Baharain Telecom, S Tel, Current Affairs February 2012, The Supreme Court of India
Indonesia became the 157th Country to adopt the CTBT (Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty)
International Current Affairs 2012. Indonesia became the 157th country to adopt the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty. Indonesia formalised ratification of the nuclear test ban treaty at the United Nations
Tags: Indonesia, CTBT, tax treaty, Current Affairs February 2012
Railways extended the Period for Advance Reservation of Berths from 90 days to 120 days
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Railway Ministry on 7 February 2012 extended the time period for the advance booking of Railway tickets from 90 days to 120 days
Tags: Indian Railways, Ticket Booking, Current Affairs February 2012
Union Government to Operationalise the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) from 1 March 2012
India Current Affairs 2012. Union government decided to operationalise the ambitious National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) from 1 March 2012
Tags: current affairs February 2012, National Counter Terrorism Centre, Cabinet Committee on Security, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, counter-terrorism plans
Delhi became the First State in India to issue e-stamp Papers in all Denominations
India Current Affairs 2012. Delhi became the first State to issue e-stamp papers in all denominations after the Cabinet decided to bring non-judicial stamp papers of Rs.500 denomination & below
Tags: current affairs February 2012, e-stamp papers, Stock Holding Corporation of India, non-judicial stamp papers, e-stamping mechanism
Noted Urban Historian & Author of Books on History of Mumbai Heritage passed away
India Current Affairs 2012. Renowned historian and author of several books on the history and culture of Mumbai Sharada Dwivedi passed away on 5 February 2012
6.8- magnitude Earthquake struck Heavily Populated Islands of Negros in Central Philippines
International Current Affairs 2012. 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck the heavily populated islands of Negros & Cebu in Central Phillipines on 6 February 2012
Tags: current affairs February 2012, central Philippines, epicentre of earth quake, Negros and Cebu islands of Phillipines, after shocks of earthquake, coastal cities
Russia and China vetoed the UN Security Council Resolution

International Current Affairs 2012. Russia and China vetoed the UN Security Council resolution for the second time in four months. The resolution condemns the Syrian regimes crackdown on public uprising and calls upon President Bashar Al Assad to abide by the Arab League time-frame
Tags: Russia and China, UN Security Council, Arab league plan for Syria, Current Affairs February 2012
Dhaka- based Author Anisul Hoque's Book on Bangladesh WarFreedom's Mother launched
India Current Affairs 2012. Dhaka-based author Anisul Hoque's latest book, Freedom's Mother in New Delhi on 4 February 2012
Tags: current affairs February 2012, Bangladeshi authors, newspapers in Dhaka, liberation war of Bangladesh, religious extremist groups, Taslima Nasreen
Egypt defeated India 2-1 in the final of the SDAT- WSF Under- 21 Squash World Cup
Sports Current Affairs 2011. Egypt defeated India 2-1 in the final of the SDAT-WSF Under-21 Squash World Cup on 5 February 2012
Tags: current affairs February 2012, Under-21 Squash World Cup, Indian men squash players,Indian women squash players
Central Empowered Committee set up by SC to investigate Illegal Mining Submitted Final Report
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Committee et up by SC to investigate illegal mining in Karnataka submitted its final report recommending cancellation of leases of 49 mines
Tags: current affairs February 2012, Central Empowered Committee, Supreme Court, illegal mining in Karnataka, steel plants in India, Council for Forest Research and Education, environmental hazards
Lost Sanskrit Grammar Manuscript, Grammatica Grandonica found in an Italian Monastery

International Current Affairs 2012. Sanskrit grammar manuscript, Grammatica Grandonica of grammarian & lexicographer Arnos Padre found in an Italian monastery
Tags: current affairs February 2012, sanskrit grammar manuscript, lexicographer and philologist,Sidharubam, Centre for the History of Linguistics, Arnos Padre
Baltic Dry Index, Measure of Shipping Costs for Dry Bulk Goods plunged to 647 Points
Economy Current Affairs 2012.Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for dry bulk goods plunged to its lowest level after it touched 647 points on 3 February 2012
Tags: current affairs February 2012, Baltic Dry Index, shipping costs for dry bulk goods, global economic slowdown, global shipping sector, fossil fuels
Reserve Bank of India partially lifted Curbs on Banks Foreign Exchange Transactions
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Several banks & some public sector institutions allowed to run higher net overnight open positions in foreign exchange after RBI lifted curb
Tags: current affairs February 2012, Reserve Bank of India, rating agencies, rupee depreciation,banks foreign exchange transactions, non-deliverable forward (NDF) market, net overnight open positions
Astronomers found the Fourth Habitable Planet outside our Solar System called GJ667Cc
Current Affairs Week: 30 Jan 2012 to 05 Feb 2012
Science & Technology Current Affairs 2012. Astronomers found the fourth habitable planet outside our solar system called GJ667Cc. The planet is 22 light years from Earth
Tags: habitable planet, Astronomers, earth, solar system, Current Affairs February 2012
India and USA signed a MoU on Labour and Employment Issues

International Current Affairs 2012. India and the United States of America signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Washington to co-operate on Labour and employment issues
V. Shantaram Life Time Achievement Award for Veteran Environmental Filmmaker Mike Pandey
India Current Affairs 2012. Veteran environmental filmmaker Mike Pandey was honoured with the prestigious V. Shantaram Life Time Achievement Award
Tags: current affairs February 2012, V. Shantaram Life Time Achievement Award, environmental film maker, Maharashtra Governor, wildlife conservation, film festivals
Iran Successfully launched an Observation Satellite into Orbit above Earth

International Current Affairs 2012. Iran on 3 February 2012 successfully launched an observation satellite called navid satellite into orbit above Earth
Tags: Iran, observation satellite, Current Affairs January 2012, western nations
Bollywood Producer- director Raj Kanwar passed away in Singapore

India Current Affairs 2012. Bollywood producer-director Raj Kanwar passed away in Singapore on 3 February 2012
Tags: current affairs February 2012, Bollywood films, Indian movie directors, Delhi theatre, Raj Kanwar
India signed TIEA (Tax Information Exchange Agreement) with Guernsey

International Current Affairs 2012. India signed TIEA with Guernsey in the third week of December 2011. This is the 13th bilateral TIEA for Guernsey
Tags: India signed TIEA, tax information exchange agreement, Guernsey, Current Affairs February 2012
SHADE:A New Pact signed by India, Japan and China

International Current Affairs 2012. India, Japan and China signed a pact called SHADE to secure the Indian Ocean region
Tags: SHADE, India and Japan, India and China, Indian Ocean, Current Affairs February 2012
Review conducted by Lord Woolf recommended the Restructuring of ICC's Executive Board
Sports Current Affairs 2012. International Cricket Council's independent review, conducted by Lord Woolf called for sweeping changes in the administration of cricket
Tags: current affairs February 2012, International Cricket Council, Lord Woolf's report, ICC's executive board, crickets governing body
SC observed- Allocation of 2G Spectrum under A. Raja was Arbitrary & Contrary to Public Interest
Economy Current Affairs 2012. The Supreme Court cancelled all the 122 2G licenses mentioning that allocation of 2G spectrum under A. Raja was arbitrary, capricious & contrary to public interest
Tags: current affairs February 2012, 2G spectrum allocation, 2G scam, Articles of the Indian Constitution, telecom service providers, Supreme Court, defence ministry, Union Home Ministry,spectrum auction, telecom regulator
Supreme Court directed CBI to File Status Report on 2G Scam to Central Vigilance Commission
India Current Affairs 2012. Supreme Court directed the CBI to file status report on its probe into the 2G spectrum allocation case to the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
Tags: current affairs February 2012, Central Vigilance Commission, Centre of Public Interest Litigation, 2G spectrum allocation, 2G scam, Supreme Court, 2003 CVC Act
Scientists transformed Skin Cells directly into Brain Cells

Science & Technology Current Affairs 2012. Scientists recently transformed skin cells directly into brain cells. This scientific finding could bypass the need for stem cells
Tags: skin cells, scientists, brain cells, stem cells, Current Affairs February 2012
The Fifth Edition of the World Future Energy Summit held in UAE Capital Abu Dhabi
International Current Affairs 2012. The fifth edition of the World Future Energy Summit was held in Abu Dhabi, capital of UAE
Scientists developed a Vaccine to Treat Breast Cancer

Science & Technology Current Affairs 2012. Scientists developed a vaccine to treat breast cancer, using a patients own cells. To achieve this, Scientists enrolled 27 patients and separated specialised white cells using standard techniques
Tags: Scientists, vaccine to treat breast cancer, cancer, Current Affairs February 2012
ED filed a Complaint against Kalmadi for Financial Irregularities in the Queens Baton Relay
India Current Affairs 2012. Enforcement Directorate filed a complaint against former CWG OC chairman Suresh Kalmadi for alleged financial irregularities in the conduct of the Queens Baton Relay
Tags: current affairs February 2012, Enforcement Directorate, Queens Baton Relay of CWG,Organising Committee of Commonwealth Games
National Infant Mortality Rate Reduced Further to Forty- Seven Infant Deaths per 1000 Live Births
India Current Affairs 2012. As per the latest Sample Registration System (SRS) bulletin, it is noted that Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) dropped further by 3 points from 50 to 47 infants deaths per 1000 live births during 2010
Tags: National Infant Mortality rate, Infant mortality report, report on infant mortality in India,Current Affairs India 2012, Current Affairs February 2012
Union Minister for Labour & Empployment Mallikarjun Kharge presented Pride of India Award
India Current Affairs 2012. Union minister for labor and employment Mallikarjun Kharge was presented with Pride of India award by the Indian-American community in Washington
Tags: current affairs February 2012, India Association of North Texas, union minister for labor and employment, Indian American Friendship Council, bilateral memoranda, Indias GDP
India and Sri Lanka held Inaugural Defence Dialogue

International Current Affairs 2012. The inaugural defence dialogue between the Defence Secretaries of India and Sri Lanka was held in New Delhi on 31 January 2012
Tags: India and Sri Lanka, Inaugural Defence dialogue, Current Affairs February 2012, Defence dialogue
Economic Survey 2011- 12

Economic Survey 2011-12 will be presented soon in the Parliament.

Tags: Economic Survey, Economic Survey 2011-12, Union Budget, Rail Budget
Rail Budget 2012- 13

Rail Budget 2012-13 is likely to be presented between March 9th and March 15th in the Parliament by Union Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi
Tags: Rail Budget 2012-13, Rail Budget, Rail Budget 2011-12, Rail Budget 2010-11, Union Budget
Haryanas Ajay Mittal won Gold Medal at the 55th National Shooting Championships for Shotgun
Sports Current Affairs 2012. Ajay Mittal won the gold medal at the 55th National Shooting Championships for shotgun by defeating stalwarts like Sodhi & Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
Tags: current affairs February 2012, National Shooting Championships for shotgun, Indian shooters, Athens Olympics, womens double trap competition, shooting World Cup
Indias Manufacturing Sector Expanded at its Fastest Pace in Eight Months in January 2012
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Indias manufacturing sector expanded at its fastest pace in eight months in January on the back of a sharp increase in new orders
Tags: curent affairs February 2012, Reserve Bank of India, cash reserve ratio, HSBC Purchasing Managers Index, headline inflation, PMI survey, Indias manufacturing sector
Committee of Secretaries recommended provision of 80% Coal to Power Plants by CIL

Economy Current Affairs 2012. Committee of secretaries recommended that state-run Coal India should face penalties if it fails to provide 80% of coal allocated to a power plant
State- run Coal India (CIL) signed Agreement with Trade Unions to increase Wages by 25%
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Agreement was signed between trade unions & CIL management for increase in the wages under which minimum guaranteed benefit would be 25% of gross
Tags: current affairs February 2012, Coal India, worlds coal producers, non-urban areas, CIL management
Union Government set up a National Council for Senior Citizens

India Current Affairs 2012. The Union Government of India on 1 February 2012 gave the approval for setting up a National Council for Senior Citizens. It will be headed by the Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment
Tags: Union Government of India, National Council for Senior Citizens, Current Affairs February 2012, Senior citizens in India, Current Affairs India 2012
India, Japan and China entered into a Pact called SHADE

International Current Affairs 2012. India, Japan and China entered into a pact to share data to achieve the most efficient use of Naval Forces present in the Indian Ocean Region
Tags: India and Japan, India and China, Indian Ocean, naval forces in Indian Ocean, Current Affairs February 2012
Sample Registration System Bulletin mentioned 3 Points dropm in Indias Infant Mortality Rate
India Current Affairs 2012. As per the latest SRS bulletin released by the Registrar General of India Indias IMR dropped by 3 points from 50 to 47 infants deaths per 1000 live births during 2010
Tags: current affairs February 2012, Sample Registration System, Indias Infant Mortality Rate,anganwadi workers, demographic survey, SRS bulletin, Registrar General of India
Bollywood Actor Abhishek Bachchan received a Green Globe Award from Arnold Schwarzenegger
India Current Affairs 2012. Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan received a Green Globe Award at the fourth edition of the Panasonic Green Globe Foundation Awards
Tags: current affairs February 2012, Green Globe Award, Panasonic Green Globe Foundation Awards, Arnold Schwarzenegger, environment preservation and regeneration, Delhi Sustainable Development Summit
Supreme Court set aside the Delhi High Court Order on sanction of Prosecution in 2G Case
India Current Affairs 2012. The Supreme Court on 31 January 2012 set aside the Delhi High Court order refusing to pass any direction to the Prime Minister for taking a decision on sanction of prosecution in 2G case
Tags: Supreme Court, Delhi high court, 2G spectrum case, Current Affairs February 2012
Committee headed by Justice Dharmadhikari submitted Report on Air India Merger

India Current Years 2012. Four-member committee headed by Justice D. M. Dharmadhikari submitted report on Air India and Indian Airlines merger to Civil Aviation Minister
Tags: current affairs February 2012, Civil Aviation Ministry, Air India & Indian Airlines merger,Department of Public Enterprises, public sector undertakings, IIM Ahmedabad
Union Government revised Economic Growth Rate for 2010- 2011 Financial Year to 8.4 percent
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Union government revised economic growth rate for 2010-2011 to 8.4 percent in comparison to the previous estimate of 8.5 percent
Tags: current affairs February 2012, economic growth rate, India GDP growth, Indias gross National Income, private corporate sector, secondary and service sector of Indian economy,Private Final Consumption Expenditure, savings rate in India
Sheela Gowda of India shortlisted for UKs Biggest Contemporary Art Prize, Artes Mundi
Indian Current Affairs 2012. Bangalore artist Sheela Gowda, who uses unconventional materials to make sculptures was shortlisted for UKs contemporary art prize, Artes Mundi
Tags: current affairs February 2012, contemporary art prize, Artes Mundi, art galleries in India,Turner prize, Bombay riots
Committed Nehruvite & One of the Doyens of Indian Diplomacy, Ambassador A K Damodaran died
India current Affairs 2012. Freedom fighter and one of the doyens of Indian diplomacy, Ambassador A K Damodaran passed away in New Delhi on 31 January 2012
UN-DESA Data revealed Higher Female Infant Mortality Rate in India

International Current Affairs 2012. UN-DESA data showed that India & China are the only two countries in the world where female infant mortality is higher than male infant mortality
Tags: current affairs February 2012, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs,female infant mortality rate, male infant mortality, campaign against female foeticide, child mortality sex ratio
Union Governments Deficit In April-Dec Period of 2011 stood at At 92% of FY12 Estimate
Economy Current Affairs 2012. The deficit between April and December 2011 at Rs 3.81 lakh crore reached 92.3% of the 2011-12 estimate
Tags: current affairs February 2012, Controller General of Accounts, Power Finance Corporation,fiscal deficit, tax revenues, economic slowdown
India and Mali signed Three Agreements and issued a Joint Statement
International Current Affairs 2012. The President of Mali, Amadou Toumani Toure visited India on 11-12 January 2012. India and Mali signed three agreements during this visit
Tags: India and Mali, India Mali agreements, Mali President visited India, Current Affairs January 2012
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar visited India
International Current Affairs 2012. Kamla Persad Bissessar visited India from 5 January 2012 to 14 January 2012. Kamla Persad-Bissessar is the Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Tags: Kamla Persad Bissessar, Current Affairs January 2012, Trinidad and Tobago, Buxar, Bihar
January 2012 emerged as the Best Month in Terms of Foreign Fund flows since November 2010
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Net FII buying crossed the $2-billion mark in January 2012 making January the best month in terms of foreign fund flows since November 2010
Tags: current affairs January 2012, market regulator, FII inflow, Coal India IPO, foreign fund managers, Institutional trading data
India signed Five Agreements with Trinidad and Tobago

International Current Affairs 2012. India and Trinidad & Tobago on 6 January 2012 signed five agreements during the visit of Trinidad & Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar
Tags: India and Trinidad & Tobago, Current Affairs January 2012, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Pravasi Bhartiya Divas
Telecom Commission decided to Allow Mobile Phone Companies to Share 2G spectrum Only
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Telecom Commission decided to allow mobile phone companies to share spectrum. The Commission has however limited this facility to 2G airwaves alone
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Telecom Commission, communications ministry, 2G & 3G spectrum, spectrum trading, telecom service providers, bilateral roaming agreements
Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion to Design FDI Policy for Power Exchanges
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Union finance ministry urged the department of industrial policy and promotion to design FDI policy for power exchanges on lines of commodity exchanges
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Union finance ministry, Indian Energy Exchange, Central Electricity and Regulatory Commission, Power Exchange India, FDI proposal, commodity exchanges,power exchanges
The President of Mali Amadou Toumani Toure visited India

International Current Affairs 2012. The President of Mali, Amadou Toumani Toure visited India on 11-12 January 2012. India and Mali signed 3 agreements during this visit
Tags: The President of Mali, Amadou Toumani Toure, Current Affairs January 2012, President of Mali
Growth Rate of Eight Core Industries fell to 3.1% in December 2011 from 6.3% in December 2010
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Growth of these eight sectors during April-December 2011 was 4.4 per cent against 5.7 per cent during the corresponding period in 2010
Review Committee on the Delhi School Education Act and Rules 1973 (DSEAR73) submitted its Rport
India Current Affairs 2012. Review Committee on the Delhi School Education Act and Rules 1973 chaired by former Delhi Chief Secretary Shailja Chandra submitted its report to CM Sheila Dikshit
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Delhi School Education Act and Rules, DSEAR73, school management, Delhi Chief Secretary
Indians constituted about 20 per cent of the Tourists to Sri Lanka in 2011
International Current Affairs 2012. In the period from January to November 2011, Sri Lanka received just over 7.5 lakh tourists. Of this, over 1.5 lakh were Indians
Tags: current affairs January 2012, tourists to Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan immigration authority,International Cricket Committee, Twenty20 World Cup, online travel approval facility
Indias NTPC signed an Agreement with BPDP to set up Thermal Power Plant in Bangladesh
International Current Affairs 2012. India's National Thermal Power Corporation(NTPC) signed an agreement with Bangladesh Power Development Board( BPDP), for setting up a joint venture 1320 MW thermal power plant
Tags: India's NTPC, BPDP, Bangladesh, joint venture thermal power plant in Bangladesh, Current Affairs January 2012
Amalraj won Maiden National Title at the 73rd Senior National and Inter- State TT Championships
Sports Current Affairs 2012. A Amalraj won his maiden national title by defeating A Sharath Kamal in the final of the 73rd Senior National and Inter-State Table Tennis Championships
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Senior National & Inter-State Table Tennis Championships,Table Tennis Federation of India, Indias women TT players, Table Tennis players
SEBI to enhance Minimum Investment Amount Per Client managed by Portfolio Managers to Rs.25 lakh
Economy Current Affairs 2012. SEBI decided to enhance the minimum investment amount per client managed by portfolio managers to Rs.25 lakh from Rs.5 lakh
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Securities and Exchange Board of India, market regulator,investment in shares, convertible debt holders, mutual fund regulations, asset management, mutual fund schemes, SEBI (ICDR) Regulations
Pakistans Court granted Two More Months to the Judicial Commission Investigating Memo Issue
International Current Affairs 2012. Pakistan's Supreme Court on 30 January 2012 granted two more months to the judicial commission probing the memo issue to complete its investigation
Tags: Supreme Court of Pakistan, Pakistan's Supreme Court, memogate, memocase, memo issue,memogate scandal in Pakistan, Current Affairs January 2012
Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal to win the 100th Edition of the Australian Open at Melbourne
Sports Current Affairs 2012. Novak Djokovic emerged victorious in the mens single category while Victoria Azarenka lifted the trophy in the women category of the 2012 Australian Open
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Australian Open tennis tournament, Women's Tennis Association, grand Slam title, WTA Tour, Open Era in Grand Slam
Rajasthan Government decided to Constitute Jaisalmer Fort Development Authority

Current Affairs Week: 23 Jan 2012 to 29 Jan 2012
India Current Affairs 2012. Rajasthan government decided to form Jaisalmer Fort Development Authority to resolve the vexed and inter-connected problems relating to constructions and encroachments within the Jaisalmer Fort
Tags: Rajasthan government, Jaisalmer fort development authority, Current Affairs January 2012,living forts in India
India and Pakistan agreed to Transit Fee Formula for Tapi Gas Pipeline Project
International Current Affairs 2012. India and Pakistan agreed in New Delhi to transit fee formula for Tapi gas pipeline project. On the Transit Fee, both nations agreed that the negotiations would be conducted in a transparent manner
Tags: India and Pakistan, Transit fee, Current Affairs January 2012, Tapi Gas pipeline project
President Pratibha Patil conferred the Ashoka Chakra on Lt. Navdeep Singh on 63rd Republic Day
India Current Affairs 2012. President conferred the Ashoka Chakra on Lt. Navdeep Singh (posthumous) on the occasion of the 63rd Republic Day Parade 2012
Mahesh Rangarajan appointed as Director of Nehru Memorial Museum & Library

India Current Affairs 2012. Environmental historian and political commentator Mahesh Rangarajan was selected and appointed as director of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library
Tags: current affairs January 2012, environmental historian, Delhi High Court, Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, political commentator
Kerala Governor and Former Puducherry Chief Minister, M O H Farook passed away in Chennai
India Current Affairs 2012. Kerala governor and three-time Puducherry chief minister and MP, M O H Farook died in Chennai on 26 January 2012
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Puducherry chief ministers, Kerala governor, Puducherry Assembly, Lok Sabha, minister of state for civil aviation and tourism, Central Haj Committee
Padma Awards for the Year 2012 announced on the Eve of Indias 63rd Republic Day
India Current Affairs 2012. The Padma awards for the year 2012 were announced on the eve of Indias 63rd Republic Day. Padma Awards 2012 comprise 13 Padma Vibhushan, 31 Padma Bhushan and 84 Padma Shri Awards
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Padma Awards, India's highest civilian honour, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri, Bharat Ratna, Sports Ministry, Home Ministry, Republic Day
Australian Batsman Ricky Ponting was honoured with Austrlias Highest Civil Honour
International Current Affairs. Ricky Ponting appointed an officer in the general division of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to cricket & the community
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Austrlias highest civil honour, Order of Australia, Australian cricketers, Ponting Foundation, cancer patients
C R Sundaramurti Committee recommended Overhaul of Government Accounting Norms

Economy Current Affairs 2012. C R Sundaramurti Committee report to finance minister Pranab Mukherjee suggested a complete overhaul of government accounting norms
Tags: current affairs, C R Sundaramurti Committee, Controller General of Accounts, government programme or scheme, government accounting norms, Public delivery channels, C R Sundaramurti Committee, public spending
Pension Regulator PFRDA changed the Incentive Structure to boost National Pension System
Economy Current Affairs 2012. PFRDA changed the incentive structure for the distributors from a fixed sum to a percentage of the investment amount
Tags: current affairs January 2012, New Pension Scheme, Confederation of Indian Industry, FICCI & ASSOCHAM, pension regulator, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
Private Life Insurance Company HDFC Life from India launched its First International Operations
Corporate/Business Current Affairs 2012. HDFC Life, private life insurance company from India launched its first international operations with the opening of its representative office in Dubai
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Housing Development Finance Corporation, private life insurance companies, financial services, financial service providers, Gulf market, financial consultants
The Military Rulers declared Partial Lifting of Emergency in Egypt

International Current Affairs 2012. In Egypt, the military rulers declared partial lifting of emergency in the country
Tags: The Military rulers, Egypt, Current Affairs January 2012, emergency in Egypt
Supreme Court criticized the Union Government for Delay in Release of Foreign Prisoners
India Current Affairs 2012. The Supreme Court of India on 24 January 2012 criticized the Union government for total inaction in dealing with the prolonged imprisonment of several foreign nationals in Indian jails
Tags: The Supreme Court of India, foreign nationals in India, Current Affairs January 2012, Article 21 of the Constitution of India
RBI cut the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by 50 basis points from 6 per cent to 5.5 per cent
Economy Current Affairs 2012. RBI cut the cash reserve ratio (CRR) by 50 basis points from 6 per cent to 5.5 per cent with effect from 28 January 2012
Award- winning Malayalam Writer & Ardent Gandhian Sukumar Azhikode passed away
India Current Affairs 2012. Sukumar Azhikode, award-winning Malayalam writer, scholar and one of the most influential Gandhian intellectual in Kerala, died on 24 January 2012
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Kerala Sahithya Akademi awards, Central Sahitya Akademi awards, Gandhian convictions and the Nehruvian vision, Calicut University, Malayalam writer,National Book Trust, Vayalar Award
CCEA gave Final Approval to Vedanta' s Acquisition of Majority Stake in Cairn India
Corporate/Business Current Affairs 2012. CCEA gave final approval to Vedanta Resources's acquisition of a majority stake in Cairn India Ltd for $8.48 billion
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Cairn-Vedanta deal, human rights violations, onshore & offshore oilfields, Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, Home Ministry
Union Cabinet renamed the Mana Airport at Raipur as the Swami Vivekananda Airport
India Current Affairs 2012. The Union Cabinet of India on 24 January 2012 approved renaming of the Mana Airport at Raipur in Chattisgarh as the Swami Vivekanand Airport, Raipur
Tags: The Union cabinet of India, Current Affairs January 2012, Raipur, Mana Airport
Salcaded Duck arrived for the First Time at Pong Dam Lake
Environment & Ecology Current Affairs 2012. In Himachal Pradesh, more than 1.20 lakh migratory birds from Siberia and Central Asian countries descended on Maharana Pratap Sagar, popularly known as Pong Dam Lake, in Kangra district
Tags: Salcaded Duck, Current Affairs January 2012, Pong Dam lake
Rajasthan defeated Tamil Nadu to win the 78th Ranji Trophy

Sports Current Affairs 2012. Rajasthan won the 78th Ranji Trophy by defeating Tamil Nadu on 23 January 2012 at the MA Chidambaram stadium
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Ranji Trophy, MA Chidambaram stadium, highest scorer in Ranji Trophy tournament, Ranji season, Rajasthan batsmen
Syria rejected New Arab league Plan to end Crisis

International Current Affairs 2012. Syria on 23 January 2012 rejected the Arab League plan for President Bashar al-Assad to hand over the power to the Vice President
Tags: Syria, Arab league plan, Current Affairs January 2012, middle east
ILOs Global Employment Trends 2012 highlighted Challenge of Creating 600 million Productive Jobs
International Current Affairs 2012. International Labour Organization issued the annual report on global employment titled Global Employment Trends 2012: Preventing a deeper jobs crisis on 24 January 2012
Tags: current affairs January 2012, International Labour Organization, global employment trend,vulnerable unemployment, sustainable growth, labour productivity gap, developed & developing nations, global economic crisis/slowdown
Former Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh C. Jagannatha Rao died

India Current Affairs 2012. Senior congress leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh C. Jagannatha Rao died on 23 January 2012
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Andhra Pradesh deputy CMS, Legislative Council of Andhra Pradesh, Excise Minister, Telangana agitation
Shehan Karunatilaka awarded DSC Prize for South Asia Literature 2012 for his Novel, Chinaman
India Current Affairs 2012. Singapore-based Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka was awarded the DSC Prize for South Asia Literature 2012, at the Jaipur Literature Festival
Tags: current affairs January 2012, DSC Prize for South Asian Literature, Sri Lankan bowlers,spinners in cricket, South Asia
Gems & Jewellery Exports dipped 15% year- on- year to $3 billion in December 2011
Economy Current Affairs 2012. GJEPC reported 15%dip in gems and jewellery exports which went down to $3 billion in December 2011
Corporate Indias Sales to Grow 21.6% in 2011- 12, as per Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy Review
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) estimated Corporate Indias sales to grow 21.6% in 2011-12
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy, Indian companies,forex reserves, Indian banking industry, Corporate Indias sales, oil marketing companies
Laura Dekker became the Youngest Sailor to Complete a Solo Circumnavigation of the World
International Current Affairs 2012. Dutch teeager Laura Dekker on 21 January 2012 became the youngest sailor to complete a solo circumnavigation of the world
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Caribbean island, Dutch courts, Guinness World Records,youngest sailor to make unassisted world tour, child welfare authorities
Pakistani Film Actress Salma Mumtaz died in Lahore on 22 January 2012

International Current Affairs 2012. Pakistani film actress Salma Mumtaz died in Lahore on22 January 2012
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Pakistani film actress, Pakistani films, Punjabi movies, Urdu films
Election Commission banned Exit Polls during Elections to the Five State Assemblies
India Current Affairs 2012. The Election Commission of India banned exit polls during the entire period when elections to the five state assemblies would be held
Tags: Election commission of India, Election commission, Current Affairs January 2012, assembly elections
CAG indicted UP Government of Anomalies in Spending under NRHM

India Current Affairs 2012. The Controller and Auditor General, CAG indicted the Uttar Pradesh Government of anomalies in spending around 5000 crore rupees under the National Rural Health Mission(NRHM)
Tags: CAG, Up government, CAG report, Current Affairs January 2012
The Fifth Edition of the World Future Energy Summit held in Abu Dhabi
International Current Affairs 2012. The fifth edition of the World Future Energy Summit was held in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi. The four-day long summit brought together more than 60 top leaders from 50 countries
Tags: World future energy summit, energy summit in Abu Dhabi, world energy summit, Current Affairs January 2012
India signed agreements with France and Germany to check Tax Evasion
International Current Affairs 2012. India signed a multi-lateral agreement with economic powers like France and Germany to check both tax evasion and avoidance
Tags: India and Germany, India and France, Current Affairs January 2012, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
The Protests in Guatemala (Central American Country) against Domestic Violence

International Current Affairs 2012. The activists formed the world's longest human chain all the way to the peak of the 12,352 feet Volcano de Agua known as Water Volcano in a protest against domestic violence
Tags: The protests in Guatemala, Central America, Current Affairs January 2012, protests against Domestic violence
Union Home Ministry launched RICs (Resident Identity Cards) at Porthrapur Village
India Current Affairs 2012. The home ministry of India launched the first batch of RICs (Resident Identity Cards) at Porthrapur village in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Tags: Union home ministry, RIC, Resident Identity Cards, Current Affairs January 2012
Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Kamla Persad Bissessar visited India
International Current Affairs 2012. Prime Minister of Trinidad & Tobago Kamla Persad Bissessar visited India from 5 January 2012 to 14 January 2012
New Maze Gene called Meg1 discovered by the UK Scientists

Science & Technology Current Affairs 2012. A new gene, called Meg-1 was discovered in maize plants by the UK scientists. It could increase the crop yields
Tags: New Maze gene, Meg 1, Maize crop, Current Affairs January 2012
Scientists found the Extinct Monkey, the Millers Grizzled Langur in Indonesia
Environment & Ecology Current Affairs 2012. Scientists rediscovered a large grey monkey-the Millers grizzled langur- in the dense jungles of Indonesia
Tags: extinct species, Current Affairs January 2012, the Miller's Grizzled Langur, Indonesia
Influential 1950s Rhythm- and- blues Singer, Etta James of At Last Repute died in Los Angeles
International Current Affairs 2011. Three time Grammy winner influential 1950s rhythm-and-blues singer, Etta James, best known for her show-stopping hit At Last, died on 20 January 2012
Tags: current affairs January 2012, rhythm-and-blues singer, heroin addiction, Grammy awards,Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Etta James
Tourism Sector Committee to Extend Visa- on- Arrival Facility double Foreign Tourist Arrivals
India Current Affairs 2011. Inter-ministerial committee for tourism sector decided to extend Visa-on-Arrival facility to Goa, Hyderabad, Kochi & Bangaluru airports to help double the foreign tourist arrivals
Tags: current affairs January 2012, tourism sector, Culture Ministry, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Environment and Forest, Visa-on-Arrival facility
Supreme Court dismissed the PIL asking for Restoration of Army Chiefs Date of Birth
India Current Affairs 2012. The Supreme Court of India on 20 January 2012 dismissed a PIL seeking a direction to the government to restore the Army Chief Gen V K Singh's date of birth as 10 May 1951
Tags: PIL, Public Interest Litigation, Current Affairs January 2012, Army chief VK Singh
Noted Film Critic, Nikhat Kazmi who reviewed Films for Times of India died
India Current Affairs 2012. Noted Times of India film critic, Nikhat Kazmi who had been suffering from s breast cancer died on 20 January 2012
Tags: current affairs January 2012, film critic, Bollywood movies, books on Bollywood, Times of India, Indian newspapers
Telecom Regulator ordered Telecom Companies to Block Bulk International SMS

Economy Current Affairs 2012. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on 20 January 2012 asked telecom companies to block bulk international SMS
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, telecom companies,telecom service providers, international codes
Hindustan Unilever appointed Hemant Bakshi as Executive Director- Home & Personal Care
Corporate/Business Current Affairs 2012. HUL appointed Hemant Bakshi, Executive Director of Sales and Customer Development as Executive Director-Home & Personal Care
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Hindustan Unilever, marketing leadership, Indian Institute of Management, management trainee, industry forums
The Bangladesh Army foiled a Planned Coup to topple the Government

International Current Affairs 2012. The Bangladesh army foiled a planned coup attempt to topple the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
Tags: Bangladesh army, India Bangladesh, Coup in Bangladesh, Current Affairs January 2012
Scientists found Cells that can help prevent Spread of Cancer

Science & Technology Current Affairs 2012. A team of scientists in the second week of January 2012 identified a group of cancer cells that play a main role in preventing the development of the disease
India was ranked Sixth most Innovative Country in GE's Second Annual Global Innovation Barometer
India Current Affairs January 2012. India was ranked the sixth most innovative country in the world in GE's Annual Global Innovation Barometer published on 18 January 2012
Tags: current affairs January 2012, GEs Annual Global Innovation Barometer, environment for innovation, innovation-driven growth potential, small and medium enterprises
ADB approved Loan to boost Investment in Maharashtra Agribusiness Infrastructure

India Current Affairs 2012. ADB(Asian Development Bank) on 18 January 2012 signed an agreement with Union government of India to give a loan of 24.3 million US dollars to boost investment in Maharashtra Agribusiness Infrastructure
Tags: ADB, Asian development bank, Current Affairs January 2012, Maharashtra Agribusiness
Planning Commission of India approved Rudrasagar Development Scheme

Environment & Ecology Current Affairs 2012. Planning commission od India approved investment clearance for the scheme, Rudrasagar Drainage Development Scheme, Tripura
Tags: Planning commission of India, Current Affairs January 2012, rudrasagar scheme scheme,Tripura
Union Government and World Bank signed an agreement to improve Livelihoods in North East
International Current Affairs 2012. The Government of India and the World Bank on 20 January 2012 signed an IDA credit of 130 million US dollars to finance the project called NERLP (North East Rural Livelihoods Project)
Tags: Union government of India, World bank, Current Affairs January 2012, North east region
Photography Pioneer Eastman Kodak Company filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
Corporate/Business Current Affairs 2012. 132-year-old Photography Pioneer Eastman Kodak Company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on 19 January 2012
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Eastman Kodak Company, non-strategic intellectual property,materials deposition technologies, Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Senior Television Journalist Pankaj Pachauri appointed as Communication Advisor in the PMO
India Current Affairs 2012. Senior television journalist Pankaj Pachauri as was appointed as Communication Advisor in the Prime Ministers Office on 19 January 2012
Tags: current affairs January 2012, media advisor, Communication Advisor in PMO, television journalist, electronic and social media, Yale University, British Broadcasting Corporation
The Law Commission: Anti- Dowry Law should be less Stringent

India Current Affairs 2012. The Law Commission of India on 18 January 2012 recommended the dilution of Anti-Dowry law to make it less stringent
Tags: The law commission of India, 19th law commission of India, PV reddy, Current Affairs January 2012, Current Affairs India 2012
Harish Khare resigned as Media Advisor to PM Manmohan Singh

India Current Affairs 2012. Harish Khare resigned as media advisor to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh after Pankaj Pachauri was appointed as Communication Advisor in the PMO
Tags: current affais January 2012, media advisor, Communication Advisor in PMO, television journalist, Congress-led UPA, electronic and social media, Yale University
India announced a Substantial Increase in Educational Assistance to Sri Lanka

International Current Affairs 2012. India on 18 January 2012 announced a substantial increase in educational assistance, being given to Sri Lanka
Tags: India and Sri Lanka, educational infrastructure in Sri Lanka, Current Affairs January 2012,Indian assistance for Sri Lanka
RBI permitted Banks to allow Hedging in Commodities in International Exchanges

Economy Current Affairs 2012. RBI allowed banks to grant permission to listed and unlisted companies to hedge price risk in commodities other than precious metals
Indian Rupee rose by 6.6% on 18 January 2012 from its Life Low of 54.30 touched on 15 December 2011
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Indian rupee rose to a two-month high and shares climbed on 18 January 2012 as a result of revival of US dollar flows
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Indian rupee, import duty on gold, best-performing index in Asia, Reserve Bank of India
Coca Cola placed at No.1 in Interbrand' s List of the top 100 Global Brands in 2011
Corporate/Business Current Affairs 2012. US beverage maker Coca Cola retained its top position in Interbrand's list of the top 100 global brands in 2011
Tags: current affairs January 2012, 100 global brands, US beverage maker, US companies,software companies
Scientists: the Meteorite which fell in Morocco was from Mars

Science & Technology Current Affairs 2012. Scientists claimed that a meteorite, which fell in Morocco in July 2011 was from Mars. This event happened for the first time in 50 years
Tags: Morocco, Meteorite from Mars, Current Affairs January 2012, meteorite fell on earth
Cheaper Food Items got the Consumer Price Index down by 0.44 % Month- on- month in December 2011
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Cheaper food items, including fruit and vegetables, pulled down the Consumer Price Index (CPI) by 0.44 per cent month-on-month in December 2011
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Consumer Price Index, consumer indices, Wholesale Price Index, movement of prices, Reserve Bank of India, measurement of inflation
Siddharth Varadarajan succeeded N. Ram as the Editor of The Hindu

India Current Affairs 2012. N. Ram stepped down as Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of The Hindu , Business Line , Frontline , and Sportstar
Tags: current affairs January 2012, publication house, Press and Registration of Books (PRB) Act,news papers in India, The Hindu
India's First Music Arranger, Anthony Prabhu Gonsalves died

India Current Affairs 2012. Anthony Prabhu Gonsalves, India's first music arranger died on 18 January 2012
Tags: current affairs January 2012, International Film Festival of India, American Society of Composers Publishers and Authors, Indian Symphony Orchestra, Indian music composers, Bombay Talkies
Himachal Tourism Department signed Pact with IRCTC for Managing its Establishments
India Current Affairs 2012. Himachal Tourism Department signed a pact with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation for managing its establishments in the hill State
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Himachal Tourism Department, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, tourist destination in India, village Panchayats, Union Tourism Ministry
India and China agreed to set up a Working Mechanism on Border Affairs

International Current Affairs 2012. India and China on 17 January 2012 agreed to establish a working mechanism on consultation and coordination on border affairs between the two countries
Tags: India and China, working mechanism on border affairs, India China talks in New Delhi,Current Affairs January 2012
HRD Ministry announced Grievance Redressal Mechanism in Higher Educational Institutions

Current Affairs India 2012. Union Ministry for Human Resource Development announced that there would be a Grievance Redressal mechanisms in higher educational institutions
Tags: HRD ministry, Grievance redressal mechanism, Current Affairs January 2012, Current Affairs India 2012
Memogate Scandal in Pakistan

International Current Affairs 2012. The memogate scandal is related to a memo delivered by Pakistani-American businessman, Mansoor Ijaz to the Pentagon asking for U.S. help to thwart a feared coup
UK Scientists identified New Maze Gene, called Meg1

Science & Technology Current Affairs 2012. The UK scientists discovered a new gene in maize plants, called Meg 1
Tags: UK scientists, New Maze gene, Meg 1, Current Affairs January 2012
5th Ramnath Goenka Awards for Excellence in Journalism 2012 presented

India Current Affairs 2012. Pioneers J Gopikrishnan & CNBC-TV18s Udayan Mukherjee were adjudged Journalist of the Year at the 5th Ramnath Goenka Awards for Excellence in Journalism
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Ramnath Goenka Awards for Excellence in Journalism, Indian languages, Prakash Kardaley Memorial Award for Civic Journalism, Political Reporters,
TRAI proposed a Fee of Rs.20 crore for a National- level Unified Licence
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India roposed a fee of Rs.20 crore for a national-level unified licence under the new regime
Tags: current affairs January 2012, telecom regulator, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India,Spectrum Management and Licensing Framework, telecom service providers, Unified Access Service Licence
The Descendants bagged the Best Picture Award at the 69th Annual Golden Globes Awards
International Current Affairs 2012. The Artist, the French-made black-and-white silent movie directed by Michel Hazanavicius won three awards at the 69th annual Golden Globes Awards
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Annual Golden Globe Awards, Beverly Hills, winners of Golden Globe, British comedians, animated films
Government doubled Import Duty on Gold & Silver by changing Customs & Excise Duty Structure
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Union government nearly doubled the import duty on gold and silver by changing the customs and excise duty structure on precious metals
Tags: current affairs January 2012, customs and excise duty structure, import duty on gold,Finance Ministry, price of precious metals
India's Exports recorded a Growth of 6.7 per cent year- on- year in December 2011
Economy Current Affairs 2012. India's exports recorded a subdued growth of 6.7 per cent year-on-year in December 2011 on account of poor demand in Europe and the US
Tags: current affairs January 2012, India's exports, overseas shipments, Indias trade deficit,export growth
Dip in Food Prices caused Inflation to dip to a year low at 7.47% in December 2011
Economy Current Affairs 2012. As per the WPI published by the government , reduced food prices caused the inflation to dip to a year low at 7.47% in December 2011
Tags: current affairs January 2012, food inflation, Inflation for metals, Wholesale Price Index,transport equipment, prices of primary articles, manufactured goods
Tamil Nadu Government decided to start Integrated Urban Development Scheme

India Current Affairs 2012. Tamil Nadu government decided to start an integrated Urban Development Scheme at a cost of 6653 crore rupees with the objective of improving basic infrastructure facilities in cities and urban areas in the state
Tags: Tamil Nadu government, Current Affairs January 2012, infrastructure scheme launched in Tamil Nadu, Integrated Urban Development scheme
Pakistans Supreme Court issued a Contempt of Court Notice to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani
International Current Affairs 2012. Pakistan's Supreme Court on 16 January 2012 issued a contempt of court notice to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani for failing to re-open graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari
Tags: Pakistan's Supreme Court, Supreme Court of Pakistan, Prime Minister of Pakistan, Current Affairs January 2012
India extended for Five Years Anti-dumping Duty on Import of Four Chinese Products
Economy Current Affairs 2012. India extended for five years anti-dumping duty on import of four Chinese products in the face of widening trade gap with Chin
SEBI unveiled Rules governing Direct Investment in Stocks by Foreign Investors

Economy Current Affairs 2012. Market regulator SEBI unveiled rules for direct investment in stocks by foreign investors, including individuals
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Financial Action Task Force, market regulator, International Organization of Securities Commission, demat account, Indian equity shares
Foreign Exchange Reserves dipped $3.2 billion to $293.5 billion as on 6 January 2012
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Foreign exchange reserves fell to a 15-month low. Reserves dipped $3.2 billion to $293.5 billion as on 6 January 2012
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Reserve Bank of India, foreign exchange reserves,International Monetary Fund, Special drawing rights, Foreign currency assets, debt securities
RBI issued Guidelines on Compensation of Wholetime Directors, CEOs in Private & Foreign Banks
Economy Current Affairs 2012. RBI issued guidelines on compensation of wholetime directors, chief executive officers and other risk takers in private and foreign banks
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Private sector and foreign banks, banking in India, Reserve Bank of India, compensation packages in banks, Employees Stock Option Plan, financial institutions
Fast Food Chain McDonald' s extended Sponsorship Agreement with International Olympic Committee
Sports Current Affairs 2012. US fast food chain McDonald's in January 2012 extended its global sponsorship agreement with the International Olympic Committee until 2020
Tags: current affairs January 2012, US fast food chains, International Olympic Committee, Olympic Games, Winter Games, McDonald's
Indias First Woman Photo- journalist Homai Vyarawala died in Vadodara

India Current Affairs 2012. Indias first woman photo-journalist Homai Vyarawala popularly known as Dalda 13died on 15 January 2012 in Vadodara, Gujarat
Tags: current affairs January 2012, photo journalist, woman photo-journalists, Homai Vyarawala,Padma Vibhushan, British Information Services, Homai Vyarawala
10th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Article. Current Affairs January 2012. The 10th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas was held in the pink city of Jaipur, Rajasthan. The event is held annually between 7th to 9th January
Tags: Pravasi Bhartiya Divas, 10th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas, Current Affairs, Current Affairs February 2012
States were directed to Tighten Norms in Granting Licenses to New Medical Institutes
India Current Affairs 2012. The Union government of India on 14 January 2012 directed all the states to tighten norms in granting licences to open new medical institutes
Tags: license to new medical institute, hospitals in India, Union government of India, Current affairs January 2012
Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) installed Doppler Radar System in New Delhi
Environment & Ecology Current Affairs 2012. Indian Meteorological Department installed C-Band Polarimetric Doppler Radar system at Mausam Bhawan, New Delhi
Tags: IMD, Indian Metrological Department, Current Affairs January 2012, New Delhi, Doppler radar system in New Delhi
Industrial Production bounced back with a Growth of 5.9 per cent in November 2011
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Industrial production bounced back with a growth of 5.9 per cent in November 2011, marking a five-month high
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Index of Industrial Production, industrial production,manufacturing sector, electricity production, production of consumer goods, infrastructure sector
Total Number of Family Planning Acceptors in India increased by 3.5% between 2010 & 2011
India Current Affairs 2012. Total number of family planning acceptors in India increased by 3.5 per cent between 2010 and 2011
Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee launched the Signature Tune of the Indian Customs
India Current Affairs 2012. Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on 11 January 2012 launched the signature tune of the Indian Customs, Pragati ki Dhadkan in New Delhi
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Finance Ministry, Indian Customs Act, music composer and directors, Indian Customs
Union Government appointed B K Batra as Deputy Managing Director of IDBI Bank

Corporate/Business Current Affairs 2012. B K Batra appointed as Deputy Managing Director of IDBI Bank
Tags: current affairs January 2012, IDBI Bank, corporate level policies, corporate banking function, banking in India
India and Japan agreed to enhance their Cooperation in the Infrastructure Sector
International Current Affairs 2012. India and Japan agreed to enhance their cooperation in the infrastructure sector. The decision was taken at a meeting between Road Transport and Highways Minister CP Joshi and his Japnese counterpart Takeshi Maeda in New Delhi
Tags: India and Japan, infrastructure sector, Current Affairs January 2012, road and transport in Idnia
The Ministry of Rural Development Sanctioned 3 Road Projects in Chhattisgarh

India Current Affairs 2012. The Ministry of Rural Development sanctioned 3 road projects using latest Polymer-based technologies, under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in Chhattisgarh
Tags: The Ministry of rural development, Current Affairs January 2012, road project in Chhattisgarh, Chhattisgarh
Diplomat Pavan K. Varma' s New Book, When Loss is Gain launched by Queen Mother of Bhutan
India Current Affairs 2012. Diplomat Pavan K. Varma's new book, When Loss is Gain launched in the New Delhi by Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, the Queen Mother of Bhutan
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Queen Mother of Bhutan, Rupa Publications, Indian diplomats,theatre personalities, Bhutanese retreat, Hindu philosophy
Daniel Ortega inaugurated as Nicaraguan President for Second Consecutive Term

International Current Affairs 2012. Daniel Ortega was on 10 January 2012 inaugurated as Nicaraguan president for a second consecutive term
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Nicaraguan president, Free Trade Agreement of the Americas,Bolivarian Alliance for the Americas, Nicaraguan Revolution, land reform, literacy programmes
Shiva Temple supposed to have been built in the 5th Century A.D. during the Gupta Period discovered
India Current Affairs 2012. Archaeologist discovered remains of Shiva temple supposed to have been built during the Gupta period near Bundi district town in Rajasthan
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Gupta period, Gupta style architecture, Hindu culture, Vedic civilisation, Hindu architecture, Shiva temples in India
India Signed MoU( Memorandum of Understanding) on Tourism with ASEAN

International Current Affairs 2012. India signed MoU with ASEAN at Manado, Indonesia on 12 January 2012
Tags: India and ASEAN, Current Affairs January 2012, India signed MoU with ASEAN, tourism in India
The Union Cabinet of India approved National Policy on NDPS

India Current Affairs 2012. The Union Cabinet of India on 12 January 2012 approved the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) policy
Tags: The Union cabinet of India, policy on narcotic drugs, Current Affairs January 2012, illicit drugs
IAEA:Uranium Enrichment in Iran reached to the Level of 20 Percent

International Current Affairs 2012. The UN nuclear watchdog, IAEA on 12 January 2012 confirmed that Iran started enriching uranium to 20 percent
The Cabinet Committee on Security approved the setting up of NCTC

India Current Affairs 2012. The Cabinet Committee on Security approved the setting up of a National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) to counter terrorism effectively
Tags: The cabinet committee on Security, Current Affairs January 2012, NCTC, terrorism in India
15th World Sanskrit Conference jointly organised by Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan & IASS in New Delhi
India Current Affairs 2012. Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan & IASS jointly organised 15th World Sanskrit conference from 5 to 10 January 2012 in New Delhi
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, International Asociation of Sanskrit Studies, World Sanskrit conference, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Sanskrit Language
The Odisha Government was directed to Kill all the Birds to Prevent Bird Flu
India Current Affairs 2012. The Union Ministry of Animal Husbandry directed the Odisha Government to kill all the birds in order to prevent the spread of bird flu to other areas
Tags: The Odisha government, Current Affairs January 2012, bird flu, H5N1 killing of birds in Odisha
Researchers discovered a New Species of Earthworm called Moniligaster Ivaniosi

Environment & Ecology Current Affairs 2012. The researchers identified a new species of earthworm in Port Blair, the capital of Andaman and Nicobar islands. The species was named Moniligaster ivaniosi
Tags: Researchers, new species of earthworm, Andaman& Nicobar Islands, Current Affairs January 2012
Pravasi Bhartiya Divas- 2012 (The 10th Pravsi Bhartiya Divas) held in Jaipur
International Current Affairs 2012. The 10th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD) was held on 7-9 January, 2012 at Birla Auditorium, Jaipur
Tags: Pravasi Bhartiya Divas, 10th Pravasi bhartiya divas, Jaipur, Current Affairs January 2012
Commerce Ministry lowered Minimum Export Price of Onions to $150 a tonne to Boost Export
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Commerce Ministry lowered the minimum export price of onions by $100 a tonne to $150 a tonne to boost exports
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Commerce Ministry,minimum export price of onions, international market, onion production in India, onion export
Kerala Men emerged Winners at the the 60th Senior National Volleyball Championship in Raipur
Sports Current Affairs 2012. Kerala men defeated Uttarakhand to win the National title for the fourth time, in the 60th senior National volleyball championship
Tags: current affairs January 2012, National volleyball championship, volleyball players in India,Balbir Juneja Indoor Stadium
The Election Commission asked the Government to withhold Sub quota for Minorities
India Current Affairs 2012. The Election Commission of India asked the government to with hold 4.5 per cent sub-quota for minorities in five poll bound states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur for now
Tags: The Election commission of India, Current Affairs January 2012, assembly elections in five states, elections in India
PMO directed Cash- rich PSUs to Invest around Rs.1.76 lakh crore for Stimulus
Economy Current Affairs 2012. PMO directed cash-rich PSUs to invest around Rs.1.76 lakh crore, including Rs.1.41 lakh crore domestically to act as a stimulus
Tags: current affairs January 2012, public sector undertakings, Prime Minister's Office, Indian economy, investment programmes
Report titled Impact of Growth on Childhood Poverty in AP conducted by Young Lives released
India Current Affairs 2012. Report of survey titled Impact of Growth on Childhood Poverty in Andhra Pradesh conducted by NGO-Young Lives since 2002 released on 11 January 2012
Award to be Instituted in Memory of G.V. Raja, Founder- president of Kerala Sports Council
Sports Current Affairs 2012. Special life-time achievement award, in memory of G.V. Raja, the founder-president of the Kerala State Sports Council to be instituted
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Kerala Government, Kerala State Sports Council, State Sports Development Fund, National sports camps, sporting honour
Delhi HC directed FSSAI to Frame Guidelines to make Healthy Food Available in School Canteens
India Current Affairs 2012. Delhi HC directed FSSAI to hold deliberations with the experts and frame necessary guidelines to make healthy food available in school canteens
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Delhi High Court, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, junk food consumtion, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, trans-fat acids
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot inaugurated a 5- MW Solar Energy Plant at Phlodi

India Current Affairs 2012. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on 11 January 2012 inaugurated a 5-MW solar energy plant by SunEdison by Phalodi
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, solar power plants in India, solar energy services provider, electricity generation
TiE Chennai launched a book- Dream to destiny to motivate Entrepreneurs

India Current Affairs 2012. TiE Chennai, dedicated to promote entrepreneurship launched a book Dream to destiny the
driving spirit of Chennai's entrepreneurs

Tags: current affairs January 2012, non-profit organisation, United India Insurance, entrepreneurs and professionals, venture capitalists, management professionals
Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion notified 100% FDI in Single- brand Retail
Economy Current Affairs 2012. DIPP notified the rules allowing 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in single-brand retail
Tags: current affairs January 2012, foreign direct investment, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, retail sector, multibrand retail, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion
Argentinas Lionel Messi voted World's Outstanding Footballer for Third Consecutive Year
Sports Current Affairs 2012. Argentinas Lionel Messi awarded the 2011 FIFA Ballon d'Or on 9 january 2012 in Zurich. He won the award for the third consecutive year for the world's outstanding footballer
Tags: current affairs January 2012, FIFA Ballon d'Or, womens football, football clubs, FIFA World Player-of-the-Year award
Indirect Tax Collections increased 16.1 per cent to Rs 285787 crore during April- December 2011
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Indirect tax collections increased 16.1 per cent to Rs 285787 crore during April-December 2011 driven by an increase in service tax
Tags: current affairs January 2012, tax collection data, Central Board of Excise and Customs,Indirect tax collections, budget Estimates, Service Tax, Central Excise duty
Hunger and Malnutrition Survey stated 42% of Children in India Younger than 5 are Underweight
India Current Affairs 2012. Hunger and Malnutrition Survey monitored over 100000 children showed forty-two percent of children in India younger than 5 are underweight
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Hunger and Malnutrition Survey, Global Hunger Index, sub-Saharan Africa, children's nutrition, low-income families, country's development indicators
Moodys upgraded Short- term Country Ceiling on Foreign Currency Bank Deposit from NP to Prime
Econmy Current Affairs 2012. Moodys Investor Services upgrade the short-term country ceiling on foreign currency bank deposit increasing from NP (not prime) to Prime (P-3)
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Finance Ministry, rating agency, Moodys Investor Services,government bond, foreign institutional investors
Researchers discovered Worlds First Hybrid Sharks in Australian Waters

Environment & Ecology Current Affairs 2012. Researchers discovered worlds first hybrid sharks in Australian waters. It suggests that the species is adapting to climate change for survival
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into India went up by 56% to $2.53 billion in November 2011
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Foreign direct investment into India went up by 56% to $2.53 billion in November 2011, indicating an improvement in investor sentiment
Tags: current affairs January 2012, foreign direct investment, telecom sector, foreign institutional investors, foreign currency rating, depreciation of rupee
Madhya Pradesh Government launched Panch Parmeshwar Scheme

India Current Affairs 2012. Madhya Pradesh government launched its Panch Parmeshwar scheme on 9 January 2012. The objective of the scheme is to further empower village Panchayats
Tags: Madhya Pradesh, panch parmeshwar scheme, Current Affairs January 2012, village Panchayats in Madhya Pradesh
Scientists developed a New Wireless Device to detect the Presence of Termites

Science & Technology Current Affairs 2012. Scientists developed a new wireless device to detect the presence of termites by hearing them chew through timber
Tags: Scientists, new wireless device, Current Affairs January 2012, termites
Former President, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam presented the Infosys Prize- 2011 to 6 Researchers
India Current Affairs 2012. Six researchers from five science streams were honoured with the Infosys Prize-2011 by the former President, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Tags: current affairs January 2012, science streams, Infosys Prize, Infosys Science Foundation,linguistics and literary sciences, Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur, Mathematics Research Centre, Indian Institute of Sciences
Only 1 per cent of the Education Budget is spent on Improving the Quality of Education
India Current Affairs 2012. Survey of elementary education funds of seven States for 2009-2010 showed that only 1% of the education fund is spent on improving quality of education
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Centre for Policy Research, PAISA District Studies (rural),2011, the Right to Education Act, elementary education funds
Union Government to incentivise Unlisted PSUs to Help them come up with Initial Share Offerings
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Union government decided to incentivise the unlisted PSUs to help them come up with initial share offerings in the stock market in 2012-13
Tags: current affairs January 2012, initial share offerings, stock markets, Hindustan Aeronautics,government-owned firms, Finance Ministry
Turnover of 21 Commodity Exchanges in India rose 66% to Rs 137.22 lakh crore till December 2011
Economy Current Affairs 2012. The turnover of the 21 commodity exchanges in India increased by 66% to Rs 137.22 lakh crore till December 2011
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Forward Markets Commission, commodity exchanges in India,stock market, turnover in the bullion segment
NCPCR asked the State Governments to Propose a System called Shiksha Samvad
India Current Affairs 2012. National Commission for Protection of Child Right (NCPCR) on 9 January 2012 directed the state governments to propose a system called Shiksha Samvad
Tags: NCPCR, state governments, Current Affairs January 2012, child right
Australia announced that it would Scale Back Sanctions against Myanmar

International Current Affairs 2012. Australia on 9 January 2012 announced that it would scale back sanctions against Myanmar. Australia took this decision in recognition of steps taken by Myanmars military regime towards democracy
Tags: Australia, sanctions against Myanmar, Current Affairs January 2012, India Australia
State- run Northern Coalfields to surrender land to Reliance Power for Mining Purpose
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs 2011. State-run Northern Coalfields (NCL) agreed to surrender land required to mine two blocks attached to the Sasan ultra mega power plant to Reliance Power thereby giving the Anil Ambani Group company the benefit of over Rs 6000 crore over the life of the venture
Draft Policy of Ministry of Railways sought increased Private Participation to Expand Network
Economy Current Affairs 2011. Ministry of Railways prepared draft policy which seeks increased private participation and opens the doors for foreign direct investors for expanding its network
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Ministry of Railways, foreign direct investors, Foreign Investment Promotion Board, PPP models for project execution
Canadian Milos Raonic won the ATP Chennai Open by defeating Janko Tipsarevic
Sports Current Affairs 2011. Canadian Milos Raonic won the ATP Chennai Open by defeating world number nine Janko Tipsarevic 6-7 7-6 7-6 in the final on 8 January 2012
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Chennai Open doubles title, Chennai Open, Leander Paes & Mahesh Bhupathi, Indian tennis players
D Bala Venkatesh Verma received the First S K Singh Award for excellence in Indian Foreign Service
India Current Affairs 2011. D Bala Venkatesh Verma, Joint Secretary Disarmament in the Ministry of External Affairs was conferred with the first S K Singh Award for excellence in the Indian Foreign Service on 6 January 2012
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Ministry of External Affairs, Indian Foreign Service, India's Permanent Mission in Geneva, International Security Affairs, Indo-US nuclear deal
India and South Africa agreed to Speed up Talks to conclude BIPA

International Current Affairs 2012. India and South Africa on 8 January 2012 agreed to speed up talks to conclude a bilateral investment promotion and protection agreement(BIPA)
Tags: India and South Africa, India and Africa, Current Affairs January 2012, BIPA( Bilateral Investment Promotion Agreement)
The Union Government Sanctioned Seven More Tourism Projects in Jammu and Kashmir
India Current Affairs 2012. The Union government of India on 6 January 2012 sanctioned seven more tourism projects worth 36.22 crore rupees to Jammu and Kashmir for up gradation of tourist infrastructure in the state
Tags: The Union government of India, seven more tourism projects in Jammu and Kashmir, Current Affairs January 2012, the Union Government
Katra- Quazigund Railway Line Project in Jammu and Kashmir was Approved
India Current Affairs 2012. The Union government of India on 4 January 2012 approved an additional fund of 19 thousand crore rupees for completion of Katra - Quazigund Railway line project in Jammu and Kashmir
Tags: Katra-Quazigund railway line project, Jammu and Kashmir, Current Affairs January 2012,Cabinet committee on infrastructure
UK Scientists found the Hoff Crab on the Southern Ocean Floor

Environment & Ecology Current Affairs 2012. UK scientists discovered new crab species on the Southern Ocean floor. The new crab species was named the Hoff because of its hairy chest
Tags: Hoff crab, Southern ocean, Antarctica, Current Affairs January 2012, new species on the southern ocean floor
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet sanctioned Construction of Health Centres using Pre- Fabricated Techniques
India Current Affairs 2012. In Madhya Pradesh, the state Cabinet sanctioned construction of buildings of 650 sub-health centres using pre-fabricated technique. The buildings are erected at a rapid pace by this technique
Tags: Madhya Pradesh state cabinet, Madhya Pradesh, Current Affairs January 2012, health centres Madhya Pradesh
Indian Diamond Traders detained in China for 2 Years, Returned Home

International Current Affairs 2012. Twelve of the 22 Indian diamond traders, detained in China for nearly 2 years on charges of smuggling, reached India on 5 January 2012 after they were let off following deportation orders by a Chinese court
Tags: Diamond traders, Indian diamond traders, Indian traders in China, Current Affairs January 2012, India China
Vice Admiral M.P. Muralidharan took charge as the 19th DirectorGeneral of the Indian Coast Guard
India Current Affairs 2012. Vice Admiral M.P. Muralidharan took charge as the 19th Director-General of the Indian Coast Guard in January 2012
Foreign Exchange Reserves slipped below $300- billion for the Week ended 30 December 2011
Economy Current Affairs January 2012. Foreign exchange reserves fell by over $4.18 billion slipping below the long-held $300-billion mark in te week ended 30 December 2011
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Reserve Bank of India, International Monetary Fund, Special drawing rights, foreign exchange reserve
Turkey's Former Army Chief Ilker Basbug Arrested for Attempting to Overthrow Islamist Government
International Current Affairs 2012. Turkey's former Army chief Ilker Basbug arrested over an alleged attempt on part of the chief to topple the Islamist-rooted government
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Islamist-rooted government, Justice and Development Party in Turkey, Turkeys Prime Minister, Turkish military
Union Government cleared ADB Loan to Finance Road Projects in Naxal- hit Areas
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Union government cleared ADB loan to finance programme launched by the Ministry of Rural Development in left wing extremism-affected villages
Tags: current affairs January 2012, rural development, Asian Development Bank, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, Union Ministry of Rural Development, left wing extremism
SIDBI entered into MoU with Indian Overseas Bank to extend assistance to MSMEs
Corporate/Business Current Affairs 2012. SIDBI entered into MoU with IOB to extend assistance to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) customers of IOB
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Risk Capital Fund, Small Industries Development Bank of India,micro small and medium enterprises, bank disbursements, MSME lending
National Capitals Crime Graph registered an Upward Trend for the Third Consecutive Year
India Current Affairs 2012. As per Delhi Polices annual statistics on crime, New Delhi's crime graph registered an upward trend for the third consecutive year
Tags: current affairs 2012, Delhi Police, crime graph, Delhi police, heinous and non-heinous crimes
Food Inflation turned Negetive Registering -3.36 % for the Week ended 24 December 2011
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Food inflation, as measured by the wholesale price index, fell by (-)3.36% for the week ended 24 December 2011, as per Commerce & Indistry Ministry data
Tags: current affairs January 2012, commerce and industry ministry, food inflation, wholesale price index, cereal prices, protein based products
Ratnakar Baral replaced Y Joykumar Singh as Manipur State Police Chief

India Current Affairs 2012. Governor Gurbachan Singh Jagat following EC directive replaced DGP Y Joykumar Singh with Ratnakar Baral as Manipur State Police Chief
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Election Commission, Assembly polls in Manipur, Bharatiya Janata Party, Chief Election Commissioner, Police Housing
Scientists for the First Time Produced Mixed Embryo Monkeys

Science & Technology Current Affairs 2012. Scientists for the first time produced monkeys composed of cells taken from separate embryos
Tags: Mixed embryo monkey, Current Affairs January 2012, Scientists, stem cell
CIS: All Information Possessed by the Office of CJI not Completely Exempt from Disclosure
The Central Information Commission(CIS) held that all information in possession of the office of the Chief Justice of India is not completely exempt from disclosure under the Right to Information( RTI) act.
Tags: CIS, The central information commission, Current Affairs January 2012, Chief Justice of India, RTI, Right to Information Act
Scientists produced Artificial Human Semen to help Infertile Men

Science & Technology Current Affairs 2012. Scientists claimed to find a way to produce artificial human semen that could help infertile men father their own children
The Union Government approved Katra- Quazigund Railway Line Project in Jammu and Kashmir
India Current Affairs 2012. The Union government of India approved an additional fund of 19 thousand crore rupees for completion of Katra - Quazigund Railway line project in Jammu and Kashmir
Tags: The Union government of India, Jammu and Kashmir, Current affairs January 2012, Katra-Quazigund railway line
Supreme Court: A Person cannot be detained under NSA without Valid Reasons
India Current Affairs 2012. The Supreme Court of India ruled that a person cannot be detained under the preventive detention law like National Security Act (NSA) without justifiable reasons
Tags: Supreme Court of India, Current Affairs January 2012, NSA, National Security Act, Article 21 and 22, Constitution of India
United Nations (UN) Resource Centre was Set up in Assam

India Current Affairs 2012. United Nations Resource Centre for the North-East was set up in Assam on 2 January 2012
Tags: United Nations, United nations resource centre, Current Affairs January 2012, Assam
Former Delhi State Footballer Mohd Akram passed away in New Delhi
India Current Affairs 2011. Former Delhi state footballer Mohd Akram passed away in New Delhi on 3 January 2012
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Dr.Zakir Hussain College, Delhi state footballers, football clubs,Senior National Football Championship, Delhi Customs, Santosh trophy, in Durand Cup
Scientists discovered Unknown Species off the coast of Antarctica

Environment & Ecology Current Affairs 2012. British scientists discovered a lost world of unknown species 8000 feet deep on sea floor off the coast of Antarctica
Tags: Scientists, Antarctica coast, Current Affairs January 2012, Southern hemisphere
Sarod Maestro Amjad Ali Khan presented with the Mallikarjun Mansur Award
India Current Affairs 2011. Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan was presented the Mallikarjun Mansur award in recognition of his achievements on 3 January 2012
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Sarod maestro, Mallikarjun Mansur award, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, UNICEF National Ambassadorship, International Music Forum Award, Sangeet Natak academy award, , 2011
ONGC Board approved Interim Dividend of Rs.6.25 per share of Rs.5 each for 2011- 12
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs 2011. The board of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) declared on 4 January 2012 that it approved Rs.352.50-crore investment for producing oil from a marginal field off the Mumbai coast
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, oil exploration, Mumbai coast,offshore oil fields
Insurance Regulator IRDA introduced Uniform Asset- liability Management Norms for Insurers
Economy Current Affairs 2011. Insurance regulator IRDA on 4 January 2012 introduced uniform asset-liability management norms for market players to ensure their solvency
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Insurance regulator, Asset-Liability Management (ALM) norms,ALM policies, insurance sector, insurance companies, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
Finance Ministry clarified: No Floating Interest Rates on Small Savings Schemes

Economy Current Affairs 2011. The Finace Ministry on 4 January 2012 clarified that the rates applicable on small savings instruments schemes would be announced on April 1 each year and the rate would remain valid till the maturity of the scheme
Tags: current affairs january 2012, Kisan Vikas Patra, National Savings Certificates, Monthly Investment Schemes, small savings schemes, Finance Ministry, Public Provident Fund
Tibetan Spiritual Leader, the Dalai Lama presented the Mahatma Gandhi International Award
India Current Affairs 2011. Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama was presented the Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Peace and Reconciliation on 4 January 2011
Report of the DoT emphasised on Capacity Constraint of the current Indian Communication System
Economy Current Affairs 2011. The report of the Department of Telecommunications, prepared by the working group on Telecom for the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-17)
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Defence Research and Development Organisation, DRDO scientists, governemnt communication, Department of Telecommunications, 12th Five Year Plan
Rajasthan Cabinet approved the Proposal to develop Rajiv Gandhi Biosphere Reserve
India Current Affairs 2012. The Rajasthan state cabinet on 4 January 2012 approved the proposal to develop the Rajiv Gandhi Biosphere Reserve
Tags: Rajasthan cabinet, Rajiv Gandhi biosphere reserve, Current Affairs January 2012, wildlife in Rajasthan
European Union agreed in Principle to ban Import of Iranian Crude Oil

International Current Affairs 2012. The member states of European Union(EU) on 4 January 2012, agreed in principle to ban import of Iranian crude oil to put pressure on Iran for its nuclear programme
Tags: European Union, Iran, Iranian oil, Current Affairs January 2012
India declared itself Free from Bird Flu, H5N1

India Current Affairs 2012. India became free from bird flu, H5N1. The government made a declaration to this effect
Tags: India, H5N1, Bird flu, Current Affairs January 2012
Genetically Modified Silkworms can Spin Stronger Silk than Spiders

Science & Technology Current Affairs 2012. Scientists in America claimed to have genetically modified silkworms to spin the much stronger silk that spiders produce
Tags: spiders, silkworms, Current Affairs January 2012, silk
India approved Acquisition of French advanced Missile Systems

India Current Affairs 2012. India on 4 January 2012 approved 6600 crore rupees acquisition of 490 French advanced missile systems to arm the Mirage-2000 fighter jets
Tags: India and France, Missile systems, Current Affairs January 2012, Indian security system
Maldives lifted Ban on Spas in the Upmarket Tourist Destination

International Current Affairs 2012. Maldives lifted ban on spas in the upmarket tourist destination..It is located in Indian Ocean
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United Nations Resource Centre for the North- East was set up at Guwahati
India Current Affairs 2012. In Assam, a United Nations Resource Centre for the North-East was set up at Guwahati on 2 January 2012
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The Israel- Palestine talks ended without any Breakthrough

International Current Affairs 2012. The Israel-Palestine talks with the international mediators from Quartet and Jordan ended without any breakthrough
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Pro- Vice Chancellor of IGNOU, Prof. Parvin Sinclair was appointed Director of NCERT
India Current Affairs 2012. Noted mathematician & Pro-Vice Chancellor, IGNOU Prof. Parvin Sinclair was appointed the Director of NCERT
RBI decided to ease Liquidity by Buying Back Gilts for an Amount of Rs 10000 crore
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Tags: current affairs January 2011, Reserve Bank of India, open market operation, state development loans, bond auction, liquidity crunch
Market Regulator SEBI allowed Auctioning of Securities through Stock Exchanges

Economy Current Affairs 2011. SEBI allowed auctioning of securities through stock exchanges and introduced a new method for institutional placement of stocks
Tags: current affairs January 2012, capital market regulator, qualified institutional placement of share, insurance companies, institutional placement programme (IPP), stock market, disinvestment programme
Former Textiles Secretary, Rita Menon took over as CMD of the India Trade Promotion Organisation
India Current Affairs 2012. Former Textiles Secretary, Rita Menon took over as Chairman-cum-Managing Director of the India Trade Promotion Organisation
Tags: current affairs January 2011, The Appointment Committee of Cabinet, Commerce Ministry,National Cooperative Development Corporation, Ministry of Agriculture, IAS officer
Report on Bill to Amend Forward Contracts Regulation Act 1952 submitted to the Parliament
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Parliamentary Standing Committee in its report recommended doubling of the maximum penalty for trading rule violations to Rs 50 lakh
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Parliamentary Standing Committee, Lok Sabha Secretariat,Forward Markets Commission, Forward Contracts Regulation Act, UPA I regime
Implementation of Levy on Railway Freight Service deferred

Economy Current Affairs 2012. Implementation of levy on railway freight service was put off once again in the backdrop of high inflation
Tags: current affairs January 2012, railway freight service, transport of goods by rail, Finance Ministry, Railway Ministry
RIL entered Media & Entertainment Sector by investing in Raghav Bahl- controlled Network18 Group
Corporate/Business Current Affairs 2012. RIL entered the media & entertainment sector by investing in one of Indias largest broadcast companies, Network18 Group
Tags: current affairs january 2012, Reliance Industries, Eenadu channels, ETV Telugu News, News Channels, Independent Media Trust, broadband services
India cautioned its Businessmen in dealing with Traders in Yiwu

International Current Affairs 2011. India cautioned its businessmen in dealing with traders in Yiwu, a major hub for commodities trading in Zhejiang province in China
Tags: India, India China, Indian businessmen trading in China, Current affairs January 2012
Government approved RILs $1.529 billion Investment Plan for Satellite Fields in KG- D6 Block
Economy Current Affairs 2012. Union government approved RIL's $1.529 billion investment plan for developing four satellite fields in the flagging KG-D6 block
Tags: current affairs January 2012, KG-D6 block, Krishna-Godavari Basin, Oil Ministry, Reliance Industries, Directorate General of Hydrocarbons
President Pratibha Patil inaugurated the New Mission Control Centre at SHAR
India Current Affairs 2012. President Pratibha Patil visited the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota and inaugurated the new Mission Control Centre
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Indian Space Research Organisation, ISRO awards, GeoSynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle
Kiro Gligorov, the First Democratically Elected president of Macedonia died

International Current Affairs 2012. Kiro Gligorov, the first democratically elected president of Macedonia died in Skopje on 1 January 2012
Health Authorities in Australia detected Deadly Disease, Murray Valley Encephalitis

Science & Technology Current Affairs 2012. Health authorities in Australia are bracing against a possible outbreak of a potentially deadly disease, Murray Valley Encephalitis
Tags: Health authorities in Australia, disease, Current Affairs January 2012, Encephalitis
A Massive Forest Fire broke out in the Torres del Paine National Park in Chile
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Tags: A massive forest fire, Current Affairs January 2012, Chile, forest fire in Chile
Union Governemnt raised Export Duty on Iron Ore Exports to 30 per cent from 20 per cent
Economy Current Affairs 2011. The Union government raised the ad valorem duty (export duty) on iron ore exports to 30 per cent from 20 per cent
Tags: current affairs january 2012, irin ore export, illegal mining, Federation of Indian Mineral Industries, mining ban, apex body of miners, export duty on iron ore
CIL approved the Switching Over to Gross Caloric Value- based Pricing Mechanism
Economy Current Affairs 2011. State-owned Coal India (CIL) announced on 2 January 2012 that its board approved in a meeting held on 30 December 2011 the switching over to internationally-accepted Gross Caloric Value-based pricing mechanism
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Coal India, Board for Industrial & Financial Restructuring,Gross Caloric Value, GCV-based mechanism, international prices for power, carbon and hydrogen in coal, coal prices
RBI Study sought Cap on Borrowings by Non- banking Finance Companies from Banks
Economy Current Affairs 2011. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised red flags over the high dependability of non-banking finance companies (NBFCs)
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Reserve Bank of India, non-banking finance companies,borrowings by NBFCs from banks, RBI study, public deposits
Indias Exports recorded Slowest Pace of Growth in Two Years at 3.8 per cent in November 2011
Economy Current Affairs 2011. As per the to Commerce Ministry data released on 2 January 2012, Indias exports recorded their slowest pace of growth in two years at 3.8 per cent in November 2011 as a result of the global slowdown
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Indias trade deficit, oil and non-oil imports, Indias export,imports Of India, global economic slowdown, Commerce Ministry
PMI Designed to Measure Performance of the Manufacturing Sector released by HSBC

Economy Current Affairs 2011. The HSBC Purchasing Managers' Index ( PMI) - a headline index designed to measure the overall performance of the manufacturing sector - registered 54.2 in December, up from 51.0 in November
Tags: current affairs January 2012, Purchasing Managers' Index, private banks in India,manufacturing sector, macroeconomic conditions, manufacturing companies, industrial output
Madhya Pradesh Cow Slaughter Ban Act was approved by the President
India Current Affairs 2011. Madhya Pradesh Gau- Vansh Vadh Pratishedh (Sansodhan) Vidheyak(Madhya Pradesh prohibition of slaughter of cow-progeny (amendment) Bill was approved by the President
Tags: Madhya Pradesh, cow slaughter act, Current Affairs December 2011, President of India
RBI allowed NRIs to hedge their Currency Risk in respect of External Commercial Borrowings (ECB)
Current Affairs Week: 26 Dec 2011 to 01 Jan 2012
Economy Current Affairs 2011. Reserve Bank of India allowed non-residents to hedge their currency risk in respect of external commercial borrowings (ECB) denominated in rupees
Tags: current affairs December 2011, external commercial borrowings, ECB guidelines, Indian rupees, foreign equity, Reserve bank of India
Food Inflation fell to its Lowest Level in Six Years at 0.42% for the Week ended 17 December 2011
Economy Current Affairs 2011. Food inflation fell to its lowest level in six years at 0.42 per cent for the week ended 17 December 2011
BRPSE recommended Financial Package of Rs 257 crore to revive the Sick Newsprint Unit NEPA
Economy Current Affairs 2011. Board for Reconstruction of Public Sector Enterprises recommended financial package of Rs 257 crore to revive NEPA
Tags: current affairs December 2011, Voluntary Retirement Scheme, Board for Reconstruction of Public Sector Enterprises, newsprint units, Revival and Mill Development Plan, Department of Heavy Industry
Controversial South African Indian Politician Amichand Rajbansi passed away

India Current Affairs 2011. Charismatic and controversial South African Indian politician Amichand Rajbansi died on 29 December 2011
Tags: current affairs December 2011, South African Indian politician, Nelson Mandela, South African government, India International Friendship Society, Minority Front party, Indian community
Peoples National Party won Parliamentary Elections in Jamaica

International Current Affairs 2011. Jamaica's main opposition party has won the country's parliamentary elections, while the ruling Jamaica Labour Party conceded defeat

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