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Angela Merkel sworn in as German chancellor for 3rd time

German Chancellor Angela Merkel sworn in for a third term after being reelected in a vote in the lower house of parliament. The event marks the beginning of...

December 19, 2013    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

'Indian Idol 2' winner Sandeep Acharya passed away

Sandeep Acharya, who won the second season of Indian Idol in 2006, passed away at Gurgaon. He was suffering from jaundice and is survived by his wife and...

December 19, 2013    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Supreme Court: No sanction required for prosecution in court-monitored cases

The Supreme Court held that no approval from the Central Government is required by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to prosecute senior bureaucrats in court-monitored corruption cases....

December 19, 2013    Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

DRDO develops heavy drop system improving Army's para-dropping capacity

DRDO has developed a 16 ton capacity Heavy Drop System (HDS) to improve Army’s para-dropping capacity. The system (HDS) consists of a platform and a highly advanced system of...

December 18, 2013    Science & Technology

General Knowledge and Current Affairs Quiz: December 17, 2013

1. Which among the following is the major aim of the “Perform Achieve Trade (PAT)” scheme? [A]To reduce energy consumption in industries [B]To improve export of agriculture products...

December 18, 2013

Mobile makers should install "SoS" button for women safety: Finance Minister

On the first anniversary of December 16 brutal act that jolted the country, the Centre approved several proposals for improving women’s safety under the Nirbhaya Fund. Finance Minister...

December 18, 2013

C.V.R Rajendran is new CMD of Andhra Bank

The Union Ministry of Finance, Government of India appointed C. V. R. Rajendran as Andhra Bank Chairman and Managing Director. Previously, he was Executive Director of Bank of...

December 18, 2013

Centre appoints Harsh Bhanwala as new NABARD Chairman

Harsh Kumar Bhanwala has been appointed as Chairman of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) by the Centre. Bhanwala, succeeds Prakash Bakshi, who retired as...

December 18, 2013

China's Jade Rabbit makes soft landing on Moon

China’s Chang’e-3 lunar spacecraft which is carrying its first moon rover Yutu or Jade Rabbit rover made a “soft landing” on the moon since 1976. With this accomplishment...

December 18, 2013    Science & Technology

Union Cabinet Okays fresh amendments to Code of Conduct for ministers

In a bid to curb the misuse of bureaucrats by ministers for political motives, both at the Centre and in the states, the government approved fresh amendments to...

December 18, 2013    Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Lieutenant Governor (LG) Najeeb Jung recommended imposition of President's rule in Delhi

Lieutenant Governor (LG) Najeeb Jung has recommended imposition of President’s rule in Delhi among other options as the impasse continued over formation of a new government in Delhi...

December 18, 2013    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

India sticks to top position in ICC ODI rankings

Despite the dingy performance against South Africa, the Indian cricket team has retained its top position in the latest ICC ODI rankings. India topped the rankings chart with...

December 18, 2013    Sports Current Affairs