Page-3 of GKToday Archives: August, 2013
Solution for Global Hunger: Study shows instant noodles can play key role to battle global hunger
Instant Noodles a solution to Global Hunger: As per a latest study by Deborah Gewertz, Professor of Anthropology at Amherst College in US, instant noodles can play a significant role in combating the challenge of global hunger which is aggravating ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
First Typhoid vaccine promising long-term protection launched by Bharat Biotech
Hyderabad based Bharat Biotech launched world’s first clinically proven typhoid conjugate vaccine, Typbar – TCV. How Typbar-TCY is different from existing vaccines? Typbar-TCV has a sharp edge over the existing typhoid vaccines as the latest conjugate vaccine provides long-term protection — ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2013
Parthasarathi Shome appointed as chairman of TARC
The government has set up a 7-member Tax Administration Reform Commission (TARC) which will be headed by Parthasarathi Shome. What will be major tasks before Tax Administration Reform Commission (TARC) ? The TARC will revisit tax laws and suggest measures for putting in ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2013
Brigalia Bam honored with Gandhi Peace Prize
Brigalia Bam, former head of South Africa’s election body, received the prestigious Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Peace and Reconciliation recognizing her commitment to democracy. Bam was conferred with this honor for ensuring free and fair elections since the establishment of democracy in 1994 when anti-apartheid icon Nelson ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
International Children’s Peace Prize 2013 goes to Malala Yousafzai
Famous Pakistani brave girl and activist Malala Yusafzai who was shot in head by Taliban for campaigning for girls’ right to education, has won the prestigious International Children’s Peace Prize 2013. She is currently living in Britain where she was given life-saving treatment. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
England wins Ashes 2013
England clinched Ashes 2013 series with 3-0 win over arch-rivals Australia. The fifth and last test match played at the Oval stadium ended in a draw. Key Players of Ashes Test Series 2013: Man of the Series (England): Ian Bell Man of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2013
Category: Sports Current Affairs