Page-3 of GKToday Archives: October, 2012
Moderate English proficiency in India: Survey
As per the English Proficiency Index (EPI) which ranked 54 countries on the basis of the average language ability of adults, India stood at 14th position. Scandinavian countries topped the rankings and Libya performed worst. As per the report: Women ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2012
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Apex court asks amend Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 and Rules 2005
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to amend the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 and Rules 2005 to ensure that the life of seafarers is made more secure and their families are compensated adequately in the event of loss of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2012
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Govt contemplating key changes in rules for clinical trials
The Union Government is pondering to bring major changes in the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940, and its Rules, to address the problem of inadequate monitoring of clinical trials in the country. As per the proposed changes: Mandatory for the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2012
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Pakistan, Afghanistan contend over Durand Line
Durand Line is the international border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The boundary was established in the Hindu Kush in 1893 running through the tribal lands between Afghanistan and British India, marking their respective spheres of influence. The acceptance of this ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2012
Category: International / World Current Affairs
India, Spain inked protocol to amend DTAA
India and Spain signed a protocol for amending the over 19-year old Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). The step has been taken check tax evasion. To tackle the menace of black money, India is negotiating its tax avoidance pacts, popularly ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2012
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Researchers identify new molecules which can malarial parasites rapidly
Researchers have discovered two new chemical compounds that can speedily kill the Plasmodium parasites that cause malaria. Around 3 million deaths are caused by Malaria every year, and it is dominant in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2012
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs