Page-20 of Current Affairs - August, 2012

Tirupati laddu is patent and Geographical indicator of Tirupati

August 6, 2012

India’s richest temple, the Venkateshwara (Tirupati) temple will continue to have the patent of its famous ‘laddu’. It is the decision by Geographical Indications Registry which also granted the laddu the status of Geographical Indicator of the Tirupati region. What ..

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Paleo-river found near Narmada: Research

August 6, 2012

As per a group of researchers traces of Paleo- river has been found in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. What is a Paleo-river? It is an inactive river or water stream buried under sediment. As per Mangal Panchayatam Parishad, the ..

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What is UHDTV?

August 6, 2012

Ultra High-Definition Television (UHDTV) has revolutionized the way we consume media, offering viewers an immersive and incredibly detailed visual experience. In this article, we will delve into the world of UHDTV, exploring its types and highlighting some prominent examples. Understanding ..

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M-money transfer

August 6, 2012

The Department of Posts will soon implement a mobile-based money remittance service in various parts of the country. It has selected 4 circles in which the services will be implemented. These are: · Kerala · Bihar · Punjab · Delhi ..

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FDI norms for banks eased: DIPP

August 6, 2012

As per the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), any kind of corporate debt restructuring or loan restructuring mechanism will not be considered as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in those banks which have foreign entities as majority shareholders. Earlier, ..

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RBI promotes info sharing, inks MoU with Financial Regulators of 9 countries

August 6, 2012

The RBI with the aim to promote co-operation in information sharing b/w regulators, inked 3 MoUs with financial regulators of nine countries. The newly signed are with: Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) Financial Services Authority of UK Financial Supervisory Authority ..

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