Page-4 of GKToday Archives: August, 2013
Current Affairs: Top Headlines for August 28, 2013
Rupee witnesses biggest single-day fall in last 18 years Following the approval of the Food Security Bill by Lok Sabha, the Rupee witnessed its biggest single day fall since last 18 years on August 27, 2013. The Rupee fell 2.9% ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2013
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Hysterectomies will be a part of health survey
The government will collect information on Hysterectomies in the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) in the 4th round which is scheduled in January 2014. What is “Hysterectomy”? Hysterectomy is the complete or partial removal of the uterus and sometimes ovaries, cervix and ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
CCEA cleared 3.1 million tonnes of extra foodgrain for States under Food Security Scheme
The Union Government of India declared that it will provide an extra 3.1 million tonnes of food grains to the states under the Food Security Programme at Above Poverty Line (APL) rates. The decision to provide extra food grains at APL ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2013
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Cabinet agree to nullify apex court’s verdict on lawmakers
The Union Cabinet agreed to two proposals which will allow those in jail to contest elections and also allow convicted MPs and MLAs to retain their membership during the pendency of their appeals even as they will be barred from ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2013
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Government approves bill to change collegium system
The government has decided to scrap the collegium system of appointing judges to the Supreme Court and High Courts. The Cabinet approved a bill which proposes replacing the collegium system with a Judicial Appointments Commission wherein the government will have ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2013
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Offshore markets affecting rupee fluctuations
The RBI stated in its annual report that the Non-Deliverable Forwards (NDF) markets are exerting more pressure on the onshore currency market, especially when rupee is under stress. The rupee has nearly declined 21 % so far this fiscal. As ..