Page-2 of GKToday Archives: February, 2013

JPC to probe chopper deal

February 28, 2013

The government moved a motion in the Rajya Sabha which was adopted by voice vote – for the formation of a JPC (Joint Parliamentary Committee) to probe the chopper deal. Objective: JPC to enquire into the allegations of payment of ..

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Park Geun-hye sworn in as South Korea’s first woman President

February 28, 2013

Park Geun-hye sworn in as South Korea’s first woman President. Ms. Park is the daughter of South Korea’s late military strongman Park Chung-hee who seized power in 1961. He went on to rule the country for the next 18 years ..

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Rajya Sabha approves President’s Rule in Jharkhand

February 28, 2013

The Rajya Sabha approved the proclamation of the President’s Rule in Jharkhand. Arjun Munda resigned as Chief Minister of Jharkhand after his government lost majority last month as the JMM withdrew support to the BJP-led government. On January 18, 2013, ..

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ISRO scientists successfully launch Indo-French satellite PSLV-SARAL

February 28, 2013

ISRO launched Indo-French satellite SARAL and six foreign mini and micro spacecraft from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. Thus, PSLV-20 successfully puts seven satellites in orbit. Some more information: PSLV 20 23rd mission of PSLV PSLV has an impeccable record of ..

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India ‘economic linchpin’ in Afghanistan – Robert Blake

February 28, 2013

Robert Blake, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia in a Congressional hearing held that “any discussion of South Asia has to start with India”, and that the State Department viewed India “as kind of the economic linchpin ..

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Arun Tadanki Yahoo! India MD resigns

February 28, 2013

Arun Tadanki, Managing Director, India & Southeast Asia, declared his decision to leave Yahoo.

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