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Page-8 of Current Affairs - July, 2012

“Jim Corbett – Friend of the Wild” – Book to pay tribute to Jim Corbett

To celebrate the 137th birth anniversary of legendary conservationist Jim Corbett, Amar Chitra Katha will release a his graphic biography in bookstores across the country on July 25,...

July 22, 2012

Govt raises retirement age of Vice-Chancellors of 9 State universities from 65 to 70

The govt has passed an ordinance that has raised the retirement age of Vice-Chancellors of 9 State universities from 65 years to 70. The ordinance will amend Tamil...

July 22, 2012

Gujarat inks pact with Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The Gujarat government signed an MoU with Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) to enhance the bilateral trade. JCCI has inked MoUs with many industry institutions such...

July 22, 2012

Government extends Justice Shah Commission tenure by 1 year

The government extended Justice M B Shah Commission term, by one year till July 16, 2013. The extension for one year has been sought since the Commission is...

July 22, 2012

U.S. slashes military aid to Pak by$650 m

In a latest jolt at Pakistan by the U.S., the House of Representatives has voted to slash American military aid to Islamabad by $650 million. The Republicans had...

July 22, 2012

Odisha, LIC sign agreement to insure 8 lakh kendu leaf pluckers

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July 22, 2012

Cabinet approves Law ensuring rigorous punishment for sexual assault

The Union Cabinet approved the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2012, in Parliament to expand the reach of the legal offence of sexual assault to ensure more rigorous punishments...

July 22, 2012

Government’s clearance to 10.82 percent disinvestment of stake in SAIL

The government has approved 10.82 % disinvestment of its hold in Steel Authority of India (SAIL). The SAIL public offer has got the clearance of the Cabinet Committee...

July 22, 2012

Salaried employees to get more tax benefits

Now, salaried employees who are earning up to Rs 5 lakh a year, are not required to file income tax returns for assessment year 2012-13. The immunity from...

July 22, 2012

INS Sahyadri commissioned to Navy

The Navy commissioned one of its most futuristic warships INS Sahyadri at Mumbai-based Western Naval Command headquarters. It will further embolden its stealth and anti-submarine warfare competence. INS...

July 22, 2012

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