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MiG-29KUB performs first landing on INS Vikramaditya
MiG-29KUB, a Russian-built fighter jet made the first landing on the INS Vikramaditya during sea trials. INS Vikramaditya It is the rechristened name of former Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov, which has been procured by India. The ship is a ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
July 28: World observes “World Hepatitis Day”
World Hepatitis Day is being observed round the globe. The focus is to spread awareness about viral hepatitis, which kills around 1 million people every year. Millions more suffer immediate sickness or long-term ill health. What is Hepatitis? Hepatitis as ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
SEBI allows online subscription of bonds
SEBI gave its nod for online subscription of bonds. Objective: To cut the timeline for completion of the process. In order to provide a mechanism to decrease the timelines of the issue process for public issue of debt securities, SEBI ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
PCOs, Kirana shops, petrol pumps, to be new Insurance Agents
With the aim to expand the reach of insurance in the country, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) has suggested to permit owners of kirana shops, fair price shops, medical shops, petrol pumps, individual Public Call Office (PCO) to ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
I&B’s Sectoral Innovation Council suggests National Media Policy
The Sectoral Innovation Council established by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, has suggested to introduce a National Media Policy. The recommendation calls for developing an alternative to Television Audience Measurement-TAM ratings, review broadcast licensing procedures and regulation of media ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
India imposes ban on US-sanctioned Iranian ships
India has banned entry of US-sanctioned Iranian ships into its water. The move will adversely impact crude oil imports from the country’s 4th largest crude oil exporter. Background: In July 2012, after EU imposed sanctions against Iran, India had permitted ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012