Current Affairs - September, 2012
RBI raises concerns on separation of DMO from Central Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed concerns on separation of Debt Management Office (DMO) from Central Bank. The government had proposed to make DMO an independent body under the ambit of finance ministry. This would be accountable for managing ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2012
Aishwarya Bachchan : Goodwill Ambassador for UNAIDS
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been appointed as the new Goodwill Ambassador for UNAIDS. She will assist the agency to achieve its goal of eliminating new HIV infections among children by 2015. Bachchan will help spreading awareness on issues related to ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2012
9th World Hindi conference concludes in Johannesburg
The 9th World Hindi Conefrence concluded in Johannesburg, South Africa. During the function a bust of Pandit Nardev Vedalankar, known as the father of Hindi in South Africa, was also unveiled. Vedalankar came to South Africa in 1947 from Gujarat ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2012
INDEX -2012 held in Dubai
INDEX -2012; the largest International Design Exhibition in the Gulf region was held at World Trade Center in Dubai. The exhibition witnessed participation of over 900 leading brands and companies from 45 countries including India exhibiting their innovative products and ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2012
Persons in News: A.A.Manavalan
Saraswati Samman to A A Manavalan for his comparative study on Ramayana The esteemed Saraswati Samman was conferred on AA Manavalan for his work, Irama Kathaiyum Iramayakalyum. “Irama Kathaiyum Iramayakalyum” A comparative study of epic Ramayana in 48 different languages. ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2012
India and Burundi ink major pacts
During the visit President of the Republic of Burundi, India and Burundi signed 3 major agreements, which are as follows: (i) Exchange Programme for Cooperation in the field of Education (ii) MoU on Cooperation in the field of Rural Development ..