Page-3 of Current Affairs - October, 2012

Resistin

October 29, 2012

Scientists discover that Resistin is main agent behind high cholesterol levels Scientists have established a link b/w a protein “Resistin” and high levels of bad cholesterol. The have found that Resistin released by fat tissue causes elevated levels of "bad" ..

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New Disease detection technique with naked eyes

October 29, 2012

Scientists have developed a new ultra-sensitive sensor test which is also 10 times cheaper to detect the early stages of several cancers and viruses, including HIV, with the naked eye. What is the technique? The new visual sensor technology detects ..

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Persons in News: Sebastian Vettel

October 29, 2012

Vettel is Indian Grand Prix winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull won the Indian Grand Prix for the second consecutive year. The event was organized at Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

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Moderate English proficiency in India: Survey

October 28, 2012

As per the English Proficiency Index (EPI) which ranked 54 countries on the basis of the average language ability of adults, India stood at 14th position. Scandinavian countries topped the rankings and Libya performed worst. As per the report: Women ..

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Apex court asks amend Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 and Rules 2005

October 28, 2012

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to amend the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 and Rules 2005 to ensure that the life of seafarers is made more secure and their families are compensated adequately in the event of loss of ..

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Govt contemplating key changes in rules for clinical trials

October 28, 2012

The Union Government is pondering to bring major changes in the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940, and its Rules, to address the problem of inadequate monitoring of clinical trials in the country. As per the proposed changes: Mandatory for the ..

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