October 2012 Current Affairs, GK & News
World observes first International Day of Girl Child
The first ever International Day of the Girl Child was observed on October 11, 2012. The theme for this year is “Ending Child Marriage”. The UN General Assembly had announced in 2011 to observe this day as International Day of Girl Child, to recognize rights of girls and the unique challenges they face around the ..
Topics: October 2012
"Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986"
Union Cabinet approves amendments in the "Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986" The Union Cabinet approved the introduction of Amendments to the "Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986". Major amendments proposed are as follows: Broaden the scope of the law to cover the audio-visual media and material in electronic form. Penalties to be ..
Topics: Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act • October 2012
India, France ink pact for Sustainable Urban Development
India and France signed an Administrative Agreement in the field of Sustainable Urban Development. India could benefit immensely from the French experience. The Agreement would provide an enabling platform for the officials, professionals, business leaders and local self-governing bodies to meet and share knowledge and best practices in the urban sector. India invited international firms ..
Topics: Environmentalism • Natural environment • Nature • October 2012 • Sustainability
Sebastin Vettel won Japanese Grand Prix
Sebastin Vettel won the F1 title race of the Japanese Grand Prix. Vettel is a German Formula One racing driver, currently driving for the Austrian racing team Red Bull Racing. He is the current World Champion.
Topics: Auto racing • Formula One • Formula One constructors • October 2012 • Open wheel racing • Persons in News • Red Bull Racing • Red Bull RB10 • Red Bull RB6 • Sebastian Vettel • Sport in Milton Keynes
Union Cabinet approves XII Plan
The Union Cabinet approved the XII Plan (2012-17) document focused at attaining annual average economic growth rate of8.2%, down from 9% targeted earlier. The Plan document will now need final approval from the highest decision making body, the National Development Council (NDC). Besides, the XII Plan aims to achieve 4% growth of agriculture sector. The ..
Topics: 12th Five-Year Plan • Economic growth • Economy • Five-year plans • Five-Year Plans of India • National Development Council • October 2012