Odia
Linguistic Expert Committee, which has been constituted by the India Government to consider the demands for categorization of languages as Classical languages, has recommended Odia to be declared as a Classical language.

Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa is the venue for the BRICS Business Council 2013.

A P J Abdul Kalam
“My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Actions” by former President of India Dr A P J Abdul Kalam was launched recently by Rupa publications. The book focuses on series of anecdotes and profiles of determination, courage as well as desire to excel of APJ Abdul Kalam.

Ratan Thiyam
Shri Ratan Thiyam has been appointed as the chairperson of the National School of Drama Society. The President of India has appointed Shri Thiyam for a period of four years as per the relevant rules and regulations of the Society. Ratan is a playwright and theatre director.

Wheat
Ug 99 is lineage of wheat stem rust (Puccinia graminis) which is present in wheat fields in several countries in Africa and the Middle East and is predicted to spread rapidly through these regions and possibly further afield, potentially causing a wheat production disaster that would affect food security world wide. It can cause up to 100% crop losses and is virulent against many resistance genes which have previously protected wheat against stem rust.

Virginius Xaxa
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh set up High Level Committee to assess the status of Scheduled Tribes (STs) to ensure their upliftment, particularly in Socio-economic, health and education fields. Prof. Virginius Xaxa was appointed as the chairman of the seven member committee.

Jamaica
Usain Bolt is a Jamaican sprinter widely regarded as the fastest person ever. He is the first person to hold both the 100 meters and 200 meters world records since fully automatic time measurements became mandatory in 1977.

Egypt

President of India
Article 76 of Indian Constitution envisages exclusively the provisions for Attorney General. This article has four clauses which collectively fulfil the provisions in respect to him. Clause (4) provides that his tenure of office is subject to pleasure of the President of India and his remuneration shall also be determined by the President.

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