Page-2 of Current Affairs - August, 2013

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...

August 28, 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) ?...

August 28, 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...

August 28, 2013

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....

August 28, 2013

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...

August 28, 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...

August 28, 2013

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...

August 27, 2013

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...

August 27, 2013

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...

August 27, 2013

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...

August 27, 2013