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3% rise in Global Carbon Dioxide Emissions in 2011

As per the report “Trends in global CO2 emissions”, there is a 3% surge in the global carbon dioxide (CO2) emission in 2011. The 3 % increase took...

July 23, 2012

Arun Mishra will be the new Chief of DGCA

Former IAS officer Arun Mishra will be the new chief of DGCA. The decision has come from Appointment Committee of the Cabinet (ACC). Mishra will replace E. K....

July 23, 2012

North Korea confers the Title of Marshal on its Top Leader Kim Jong Un

Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) conferred the title of “Marshal” to its top leader Kim Jong Un. The nation’s top military brass and government officials decided...

July 23, 2012

Fall in the Incidents of Child Marriages in India: Annual Health Survey Report

As per Annual Health Survey (AHS), done by the census authorities, the incidents of child marriage declined considerably over the past few years. The AHS was conducted by...

July 23, 2012

Fall in fresh HIV-Infection cases among Children: UNAIDS Report

As per the latest UNAIDS Report, there is a steady decline in the newly contracted HIV infections among children. As per the UNAIDS Report: About 330000 children were...

July 23, 2012

Now Delhi will have 11 Districts

The Delhi govt has decided to divide Delhi into 11 sessions and revenue districts. The decision is taken to provide speedy justice and efficient administration to the Union...

July 23, 2012

China now relies on American exports

A deteriorating Chinese economy, affected by a further slowdown, has become a cause of concern for the United States officials and the two presidential campaigns, as Chinese companies...

July 22, 2012

EIB skeptical about recovery of Eurozone crisis within two years

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is doubtful about the recovery of Euro zone from its debt crisis within the next two years. As per the Bank the pressure...

July 22, 2012

“Jim Corbett – Friend of the Wild” – Book to pay tribute to Jim Corbett

To celebrate the 137th birth anniversary of legendary conservationist Jim Corbett, Amar Chitra Katha will release a his graphic biography in bookstores across the country on July 25,...

July 22, 2012

Govt raises retirement age of Vice-Chancellors of 9 State universities from 65 to 70

The govt has passed an ordinance that has raised the retirement age of Vice-Chancellors of 9 State universities from 65 years to 70. The ordinance will amend Tamil...

July 22, 2012

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