Page-4 of GKToday Archives: October, 2012
8 % of male infertility due to genetic deletions in Y chromosome
A recent study found that two spontaneously recurring deletions along a complex region of the Y chromosome are responsible for around 8 % of cases of failed sperm production. Although research was already available which established the relation b/w AZFc ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2012
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Bangladesh-Maldives sand deal postponed
Bangladesh and Maldives have deferred the sand deal they were planning to ink in 2011. What was to be signed in the deal? Both the nations had planned to ship sand to Maldives which is facing serious threat of being ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2012
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Gujarat tops in private sector investments across India
As per an analysis titled ‘Composition of Outstanding Investments Across States,’ carried out by Assocham, Gujarat has the biggest share of 12.5% in total outstanding private sector investments ((including both domestic and foreign private sectors) across India as of June ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2012
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Trade b/w India, China expected to touch $100 bn by 2015
India is expected to achieve the $100-billion bilateral trade target set with China by 2015. The bilateral trade b/w the two nations was recorded at $75.45 billion in 2011-12. While India’s exports were at $17.90 billion, imports stood at $57.55 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2012
Category: International / World Current Affairs
2012 : Global Hunger Index
The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a multidimensional statistical tool used to describe the state of countries’ hunger situation. The GHI measures progress and failures in the global fight against hunger. The GHI is updated once a year. The Index ..
ICT Development Index
The ICT Development Index (IDI) is a composite index combining 11 indicators into one benchmark measure that serves to monitor and compare developments in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) across various countries. The main objectives of the IDI are to ..