Page-10 of GKToday Archives: March, 2013

Xi proposes 5-point formula to boost ties with India

March 20, 2013

The newly elected President of China Xi Jinping held that the resolution of the boundary dispute b/w India and China “won’t be easy” and pending its final settlement “peace and tranquility” should be maintained on the border without affecting the ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2013

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Research shows signs of swine flu virus resistant to Tamiflu

March 20, 2013

An Australian research has warned that Swine flu virus may be now resistant to key medicine Tamiflu, raising fears of a new outbreak may be difficult to treat. While just 2% of swine flu (H1N1) strains around the world are ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2013

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Cigarette consumption in India increased in 2011-12

March 20, 2013

As per Government of India data, Cigarette consumption in the country rose in 2011-12 after falling in the previous year. The domestic consumption of cigarettes during the year 2011-12 was 1,16,166 million sticks, showing an increase of 4.19% as compared ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2013

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

SEBI issues framework for colour coding, product labelling for mutual funds

March 20, 2013

With the aim to inform investors with the amount of risk involved in various mutual funds scheme, market regulator- the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued guidelines on ‘product labelling’ with colour coding for mutual funds. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2013

60th National Film Awards for 2012

March 20, 2013

As per the Information and Broadcasting Ministry, following films have been selected for awards across various categories: Best Feature Film Award : Paan Singh Tomar directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia Best Actor Award : Shared b/w Irrfan Khan for his ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2013

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News