Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award and Arjuna Awards 2012

Vijay Kumar who won silver medal in shooting event and Yogeshwar Dutt who clinched Bronze in wrestling at London Olympics will be conferred with country’s highest sporting honour Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award for the year 2012. Can Rajiv Gandhi Khel ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012

Vayalar Ravi becomes Union Minister for Science and Technology

Vayalar Ravi took the seat as Union Minister for Science and Technology. He was given the charge by the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh after Vilasrao Deshmukh, who was holding the position passed away.

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012

Russia formally joins WTO

After 18 years of negotiations Russia has finally become a formal member of the World Trade Organisation(WTO). Russia is ready to cut import tariffs on goods, including food and cars and to ease controls on foreign companies entering its financial ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012

Heritage status Castle Naggar in Himachal Pradesh

Union Tourism Ministry has granted heritage status to the Castle Naggar (Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation’s prime hotel in the Kullu valley). Naggar was the capital of the former Kullu state for about 1460 years. The castle was established by ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012

SC extends ban on Tourism Activities in Tiger Reserves

The apex court extended the ban on tourism activities in the core areas of tiger reserves. The apex court made the observation after the Centre made a mention of its affidavits filed in the court for permission to review its earlier ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012

Daily Current Affairs 2012 Quiz : August 23, 2012

1. Who among the following is the new Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha? [A]Mukut Mithi [B]P.J. Kurien [C]O.T. Lepcha [D]M.S. Gill P.J. Kurien Show Answer 2. What is the present FDI cap in insurance sector in India? [A]26 per ..