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Tony Abott: Upbeat on possibility of Civil Nuclear Deal with India
Australian Prime Miniter Tony Abott has expressed the willingness of his government to sign a Nuclear Deal with India in his ongoing trip. Australia has been making sincere efforts since 2012 after Labor party reversed its decision to ban the ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Strange practice of aboriginal Martu people of Australia helped kangaroo population flourish
As per a study conducted by anthropologists, the practice of aboriginal Martu people of Australia which involves setting small grass fires to catch lizards has actually enhanced kangaroo populations. The Martu people have been following this practice for at least 2000 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Glasgow Commonwealth Games: With Kashyap's historic gold India finishes 5th
Parupalli Kashyap created history as he clinched Gold in the men’s singles badminton at 20th Commonwealth Games being held in Glasgow, Scotland. With his gold medal, the country earned a fifth-spot finish with 64 medals, including 15 gold. He created ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Business 20 (B20) Australia Summit opens in Sydney
The business leaders of G20 countries held a meeting named Business 20 (B20) Australia Summit in Sydney. They issued a blueprint for G20 leaders to boost economic and job growth and make global economy more resilient to deal with any ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2014
N. Srinivasan appointed as the first Chairman of ICC
N. Srinivasan has been appointed as the first chairman of the ICC after its 52-member council approved a controversial overhaul of the body’s administrative structure. Amendments to the ICC’s Memorandum and Articles of Association at the Annual Conference were approved ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2014
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
India ranked 143 on Global Peace Index 2014
Global Peace Index (GPI) for year 2014 has been released by Institute for Economics and Peace in London. The GPI measured peace in 162 nations on the basis of 22 parameters. India slipped two ranks than previous year and has ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2014
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs