Page-3 of Current Affairs - August, 2013

Brigalia Bam honored with Gandhi Peace Prize

August 28, 2013

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 ..

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International Children’s Peace Prize 2013 goes to Malala Yousafzai

August 28, 2013

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. ..

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England wins Ashes 2013

August 28, 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 ..

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Current Affairs: Top Headlines for August 28, 2013

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% ..

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Hysterectomies will be a part of health survey

August 27, 2013

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 ..

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CCEA cleared 3.1 million tonnes of extra foodgrain for States under Food Security Scheme

August 27, 2013

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 ..

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