Page-3 of Current Affairs - May, 2013

Philippines objects to Dan Brown's ‘Inferno’

May 30, 2013

The Philippines government has objected to poor description of its capital in the Dan Brown’s latest novel “Inferno” which describes the capital Manila as “the gates of hell”. The book includes a character who is visiting the city and taken ..

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UN releases World Economic Situation and Prospects 2013 Report

May 30, 2013

As per the forecast report World Economic Situation and Prospects 2013 released by the United Nations, it is hopeful that the world economy can gain slow momentum for the rest of the year as a result of improved global financial ..

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UIDAI launches online authentication services

May 30, 2013

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched three new Aadhaar-enabled services and announced the establishment of around 300 permanent enrolment centres (Aadhaar kendras). The number of centres will be scaled up to 1,000 by September 2013. These services ..

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Fact Box: Nitaqat – Over 1 lakh Indians fear arrest in Saudi Arabia

May 28, 2013

Over 1 lakh Indians fear arrest in Saudi Arabia The Indian workers in Saudi Arabia who have not been able regularise their work status are likely to be arrested as the country implements its controversial naturalisation law or Nitaqat, which seeks ..

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Fact Box: Green Energy Corridor Project; Government plans to invest Rs 43,000 Crore in the project

May 28, 2013

Rs 43,000-cr ‘green energy corridor’ plan for renewable energy The Government plans to launch a Rs 43,000-crore ‘Green Energy Corridor’ project to facilitate the flow of renewable energy into the national grid. The project will be implemented with the assistance of Germany who has ..

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Gold and Silver coins with Sachin Tendulkar's face, signature launched

May 28, 2013

On the occasion of ‘Akshaya Tritiya’ Valuemart Gold and Jewels launched a limited edition of Sachin Tendulkar Gold and Silver coins, with the senior cricketer’s face and signature embossed on them. The 24 karat gold coin is priced at Rs 34,000 and will be available on website of Valuemart ..

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