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Page-12 of Current Affairs - July, 2012

Fresh sanctions imposed on Iran

The US imposed fresh sanctions against Iran increasing pressure on Tehran to take seriously concerns about its suspected nuclear weapons programme. The Treasury and State Department actions target...

July 16, 2012

India violated WTO norms: United States

The U.S. administration accused India of infringing WTO norms by allowing Hyderabad-based Natco Pharma to produce a generic version of cancer drug Nexavar. The administration has called India’s...

July 16, 2012

Banana genome sequenced to assist crop improvement

Banana is a vital crop which is cherished across the globe and also serves as staple food in some poor countries. The complete genome of the banana has...

July 16, 2012

Tamil Nadu draws FDI faster, states study

As per a latest study, Tamil Nadu has left behind states like Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). The state has attracted investments of...

July 16, 2012

Double-cropping in Assam to enhance farm yield

Assam government is planning to bring around 5 lakh hectares under double cropping pattern. In 2011, the Agriculture Department had launched double cropping in about 2, 90,000 hectares...

July 14, 2012

Manipur seeks extension of provisions of Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation 1873

Manipur government has decided to approach the Centre to extend the provisions of the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation 1873 to the state. Why this decision ? The decision...

July 14, 2012

India to trim diplomatic ties with Denmark

(Purulia Arms Drop Case, Person in News: Kim Davy) India has decided to downgrade its diplomatic links with Denmark. Why India has decided for trimming diplomatic relations with...

July 14, 2012

Simmtronics an Indian firm unveils World’s most affordable tablet PC

Simmtronics, an Indian company unveiled what it says World’s most affordable tablet PC in Dubai. Simmtronics launched its multi touch X Pad series worth $100. The firm has...

July 14, 2012

Planning Commission approves Rs. 3,535 cr annual plan 2012-13 for Arunachal Pradesh

Planning Commission approved the Annual Plan Size 2012-13 for Arunachal Pradesh at Rs. 3,535 crores. The plan has seen a 20.1%, increase over last year’s revised outlay of...

July 14, 2012

CCI approves two laning of Raibarelly – Jaunpur section on NH-231

Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure (CCI), approved the proposal for the development of the two laning of Raibarelly – Jaunpur section on NH – 231 in Uttar Pradesh under...

July 14, 2012

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