April 2013 Current Affairs

April 2013 Current Affairs
European Space Telescope Herschel completed its Journey in Space
Published on: 30-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 79 people agreed The Herschel observatory, a European space telescope stopped making observations after running out of liquid coolant
Dutch Queen Beatrix abdicated in Favour of Son Willem Alexander
Published on: 30-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 78 people agreed Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands abdicated the throne in favour of her son Prince WillemAlexander.
Bharti Airtel Introduced Flat Roaming Rates for African Customers
Published on: 30-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 21 people agreed Bharti Airtel on 29 April 2013 Introduced Flat Roaming Rates for its African Customers in order to strengthen its One Airtel, service.
Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka emerged Volleyball Champions
Published on: 30-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 58 people agreed Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka emerged volleyball champions at the 18th National Games for the Deaf on 28 April 2013.
The 3rd Ministerial Conference of the Istanbul Process was held in Almaty
Published on: 29-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 49 people agreed The 3rd Ministerial Meeting of the Istanbul Process was held in Almaty on 26 April 2013.
Haryana Government Raised cooking cost of Mid Day Meal Scheme
Published on: 29-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 44 people agreed Haryana government raised the cooking cost given under Mid Day Meal Scheme to all primary and upper primary schools in Haryana by 7.5 per cent.
Government of Goa launched Digital Krishi Card for Farmers
Published on: 29-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 102 people agreed Goa Government launched a digital Krishi Card to help farmers in making use of benefits such as subsidies and loans given by the State Government.
Sailendra Nath Roy, Indian Guinness World Record Holder Died
Published on: 29-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 106 people agreed Sailendra Nath Roy, an Indian Guinness World Record holder on 28 April 2013 died during the stunt.
Mary Thom, the prominent Journalist and Feminist died in Motorcycle Accident
Published on: 29-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 22 people agreed 68 Years old American Journalist and feminist Mary Thom, was died on 29 April 2013 in a motorcycle accident in Yonkers.
Maharashtra Government was directed to release Water into the Jayakwadi Dam
Published on: 29-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 42 people agreed Maharashtra government was directed by the Bombay High Court on 24 April 2013 to release water into the Jayakwadi dam
India and Saudi Arabia decided to set up a Joint Working Group to address Nitaqat Law
Published on: 29-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 106 people agreed India and Saudi Arabia decided to set up a joint working group to address the concerns of expatriate Indian workers in Saudi Arabia on the Nitaqat law.
Sabine Lisicki and Mona Barthel won Porsche Tennis Grand Prix 2013
Published on: 29-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 35 people agreed German duo Sabine Lisicki and Mona Barthel won the womens doubles title at the WTA Porsche Grand Prix in Stuttgart
Union Government set up Committee to Enhance MSME Exports
Published on: 29-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 115 people agreed The Union government had set up a six-member inter-ministerial committee to suggest measures for enhancing MSME exports.
Yash Chopra to be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award 2013
Published on: 28-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 143 people agreed Yash Chopra and Rajesh Khanna selected for 13th Dada Saheb Phalke Academy Awards to be conferred on 30 April 2013.
Desertification affects over one-fourth Geographical Area of India: Report
Published on: 28-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 94 people agreed The Environment Ministry report submitted to United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification states desertification of one fourth of Indian Land.
Government approved Proposal to Start International School of Music in Kerala
Published on: 28-APR-2013
Important for Exam: 46 people agreed A proposal of opening an International School of Music in the Kerela was approved by the state Government on 27 April 2013.
Takehiko Nakao elected as the President Asian Development Bank Board
Published on: 28-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 130 people agreed Asian Development Bank on 27 April 2013 appointed Takehiko Nakao, former Vice Minister of Finance for International Affairs of Japan as its President.
NABARD started Farmers Club Scheme in Kargil, Jammu and Kashmir
Published on: 28-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 92 people agreed Farmers Club Scheme was inaugurated in Kargil region of Jammu and Kashmir on 27 April 2013 by NABARD.
Italy got a New Coalition Government with Enrico Letta as its Prime Minister
Published on: 28-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 29 people agreed Enrico Letta reached a coalition agreement with the opposition party to form a new Government in Italy. He will be the new Prime Minister of Italy.
President Conferred Gallantry and Distinguished Service Awards
Published on: 28-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 22 people agreed Gallantry and Distinguished Service Awards conferred by the President of India to Armed Forces of India at Rastrapati Bhawan on 27 April 2013.
Vice President Released a Book titled A Leaf Turns Yellow: the Sufis of Awadh
Published on: 27-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 161 people agreed
Book entitled Leaf Turns Yellow: the Sufis of Awadh was released by the Vice President of India, Hamid Ansari at New Delhi.
Thomas Cup and Uber Cup Finals to be Hosted in Delhi in May 2014
Published on: 27-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 99 people agreed Delhi will host the final of Thomas and Uber Cup 2014. The BAI and BWF signed the dates and venue of the finals at Siri Fort Sports Complex, New Delhi.
Tikamgarh of Madhya Pradesh connected with Rail Services
Published on: 27-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 38 people agreed Madhya Pradeshs Tikamgarh district was connected with rail on 26 April 2013 under LalitpurSingrauli Rail Project announced in 2012-13 Rail Budget.
Jai Chandiram Felicitated with Lifetime Achievement Award
Published on: 27-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 51 people agreed IAWRT conferred lifetime achievement award on Jai Chandiram, the first Asian President of Association and former deputy director of Doordarshan.
52-year-long Indebter Turkey to End its Debt to IMF on 14 May
Published on: 27-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 36 people agreed Turkey Treasury Undersecretariat would close debt to IMF with refund of 422.1 million USD of capital as part of the 19th stand-by after 52 years.
Sarabjit Singh under Coma: He was attacked in Lahore Jail
Published on: 27-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 24 people agreed Sarabjit Singh assaulted and brutally beaten up in Kot Lakhpat Jail of Pakistan. He went under Coma and is put on Ventilator support.
Turkey signed MoU with Shanghai Cooperation Organisation SCO as its Dialogue Partner
Published on: 27-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 38 people agreed Turkey joined Shanghai Cooperation Organisation as its dialogue partner 0n 26 April 2013. The partnership will strengthen the ties member nations.
Anil Goswami, J&K Cadre IAS Officer appointed as New Union Home Secretary
Published on: 27-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 47 people agreed Anil Goswami appointed as Union Home Secretary of India. He is the first IS officer from J&K cadre to be appointed as Home Secretary of India.
Foreign Investment in services sector dips 3.5% in Apr-Jan 2012-13
Published on: 26-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 28 people agreed FDI inflows into the services sector declined by 3.5 per cent to 4.66 billion US Dollars during the April-January period of fiscal year 2012-13.
India Cut down Oil Import from Iran by 26.5% in Financial Year 2012-13
Published on: 26-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 59 people agreed India has cut down the import of crude oil from Iran by over 26.5 per cent in the financial year ended March 31 2013.
Aurobindo Pharma Received an Approval from USFDA for Generic Cefadroxil Oral Suspension
Published on: 26-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 9 people agreed Aurobindo Pharma on 26 April 2013 announced that it received an approval from USFDA for generic Cefadroxil oral suspension.
Indian Railways Reduced the Advanced Booking Period of the Tickets to 60 Days
Published on: 26-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 61 people agreed The Indian Railways reduced the advanced booking period of the tickets from four months duration to two months, with effect from 1 May 2013.
Trinamool Congress MP Ambica Banerjee Passed Away at 86
Published on: 26-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 16 people agreed Trinamool Congress MP Ambica Banerjee passed away in Kolkata on 25 April 2013. He was 86 years of age.
Facebook Bought Parse to Build Apps for the Mobile Platforms
Published on: 26-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 14 people agreed Facebook on 26 April 2013 announced that it bought the San Francisco-based Parse, a startup which specialises in powering the mobile applications.
HC Sought Answer from Government on Accounts of Children below 18 on Social Media
Published on: 26-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 107 people agreed High Court of Delhi sought Union Governments response on how Children below age of 18 years had their accounts on Social Networking Sites.
Lucknow Zardozi Became a Brand after Being Accorded GI Registration
Published on: 26-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 42 people agreed The world famous textile embroidery handicraft Lucknow Zardozi became a brand after being accorded with the Geographical Indication (GI) registration.
Debris in Earths Orbit can be Hazardous; Urgent Need to Clear it: ESA
Important for Exam: 19 people agreed 6th European Conference on Space Debris concluded in Germany with an announcement that the Space Junk should be removed from the orbit of the Earth.
Federal Investigation Agency in Pakistan Arrested Pervez Musharraf in Bhutto-Murder Case
Published on: 26-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 29 people agreed The Federal Investigation Agency in Pakistan arrested former President, Pervez Musharraf in relation to the Benazir Bhutto murder case.
The Ministry Of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Proposed Launching NULM
Published on: 26-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 178 people agreed The Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation proposed to launch the National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM) in its 12th Five-Year Plan.
SC asked to File Compliance Report on Police Reforms to Chief Secretaries of Six States
Published on: 26-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 21 people agreed Supreme Court demanded affidavits on police reforms from the Chief Secretaries of six states and constitution of State Security Commissions.
Seljuk Minaret in the Historic Umayyad Mosque of Aleppo Destroyed by the Protestors
Published on: 25-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 37 people agreed Seljuk minaret in The Great Mosque of Aleppo, which was constructed in 1090, was destroyed in Syrian protests on 24 April 2013.
Researchers Developed New Keyboard Called KALQ to Beat QWERTY
Researchers at St Andrews, the Max Planck Institute for Informatics in Germany and Montana Tech in the US created a keyboard layout.
Unemployment Rate in Spain Reached Record High
Published on: 25-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 26 people agreed The unemployment rate in Spain reached new record of 27.2 percent of workforce in first quarter of 2013.
SSTL Announced Appointment of New CEO; Dmitry Shukov to Take Over From 1 June
Published on: 25-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 13 people agreed Sistema Shyam TeleServices on 24 April 2013 announced that Dmitry Shukov will take over as its CEO. Dmitry Shukov will resume the office from 1 June 2013.
Union Finance Minister Launched Medi Claim Facility for the Farmers Holding KCC
Published on: 25-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 131 people agreed P.Chidambaram on 24 April 2013 launched medi claim facility for the farmers holding Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) issued by Dena Bank.
Google Inc Acquired Wavii, the News Summarization App for 30 Million US Dollar
Published on: 25-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 35 people agreed Google Inc acquired Wavii, the news summarization app based in Seattle, for around 30 million US dollar cash.
Etihad Airways took over 24 pc Stake in Jet Airways for 379 Million Dollars
Published on: 25-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 23 people agreed Abu Dhabi based Etihad Airways on 24 April 2013 confirmed taking over of 24 per cent minority stake in Jet Airways for 379 million dollars.
Largest Biogas Plant of the World Inaugurated in Finland
Published on: 25-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 93 people agreed The largest biogas plant of the world was inaugurated on 12 March 2013 in Finland. The biogas plant was inaugurated on the western coast of Finland.
India and UAE signed an MoU on Air Services to Enhance Weekly Seat Capacity
Published on: 25-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 17 people agreed India and UAE on 24 April 2013 signed an agreement to increase the number of weekly airlines seat by four times during a bilateral meet at Abu Dhabi.
West Bengal Government set up Commission to look into Deposits Scam
Published on: 24-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 31 people agreed The West Bengal Government cleared the setting up of an inquiry commission to look into money collecting schemes and organisations in the State.
The Woodstock Singer, Richie Havens Died at 72 Due to Cardiac Arrest
Published on: 24-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 5 people agreed Richie Havens, the folk musician who commenced the 1969 Woodstock musical festival died because of cardiac arrest on 22 April 2013 in Jersey City.
High Seas Conference Concluded with Paris Appeal
Published on: 24-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 41 people agreed High Seas, Our Future Conference concluded with Paris Appeal for High Seas in Paris France on 11 April 2013.
Goa Tourism Department Banned Drinking on the Beaches to Prevent Littering and Eve Teasing
Published on: 24-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 15 people agreed The Goa tourism department in April 2013 directed the Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) to ban people from carrying glass bottles or alcohol on the beaches.
Narasimhan Ravi Elected As the President of Editors Guild of India
Published on: 24-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 27 people agreed Narasimhan Ravi, the former Editor of The Hindu was unanimously elected as the president of Editors Guild of India on 23 April 2013 in New Delhi.
Legendary Singer Shamshad Begum Died at 94
Published on: 24-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 35 people agreed Legendary singer Shamshad Begum died on 23 April 2013 in Mumbai due to illness. She was 94 years of age.
Chris Gayle Hit Fastest-Ever Century in the History of Cricket during IPL
Published on: 24-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 51 people agreed Chris Gayle hit the fastest ever century in the history of cricket by reaching 100 in merely 30 balls during RCB vs. Pune Warriors match on 23 April 2013.
The Union Minister for Commerce, Industry and Textiles Launched 21 New Textile Parks
Published on: 24-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 43 people agreed The Union Minister for Commerce, Industry and Textiles, Anand Sharma on 23 April 2013, launched 21 New Textile Parks approved under SITP.
PMEAC Presented Economic Review 2012-13: Highlights
Important for Exam: 46 people agreed The Prime Ministers Economic Advisory Council (PMEAC) under the Chairmanship of C Rangarajan on 23 April 2013 presented the Economic review 2012-13.
Delhis Sulabh International Museum of Toilets Listed on Top 10 Weird Museums of the World
Published on: 23-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 9 people agreed The Sulabh International Museum of Toilets in the Palam area of Delhi entered the list of top 10 Weird and Unusual museums of the world.
Nokia Launched the Cheapest Handset, Nokia 105 in Indian Markets
Published on: 23-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 26 people agreed Nokia on 9 April 2013 launched the most affordable mobile Nokia 105 at the price of 1249 Rupees.
Russia Launched Bio-Satellite (BION-M) Called Orbital Noah's Ark into Space
Published on: 23-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 89 people agreed Russia on 19 April 2013 launched the bio-satellite (BION-M) called orbital Noah's Ark into space with various living organisms.
Reliance Jio Infocom signed Pact with Bharti Airtel for International Bandwidth
Published on: 23-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 35 people agreed Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio Infocom on 23 April 2013 had signed an agreement for International Bandwidth.
BPCL and Videocon Industries Discovered Fourth Huge Natural Gas Reserve in Mozambique Block
BPCL and Videocon Industries on 22 April 2013 declared that they discovered the fourth huge natural gas reserve in the offshore Mozambique block in Africa.
Competition Commission of India slapped fine of 8000 Crore rupees in 19 Cases
Published on: 23-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 33 people agreed Competition Commission of India (CCI) penalised 19 business entities for anti-competitive practices collectively for around 8000 crore Rupees.
Renowned Violinist and Composer Lalgudi Jayaraman Died at 82
Published on: 23-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 20 people agreed Renowned violinist and composer Lalgudi Jayaraman died in Chennai on 22 April 2013 at 82 because of illness.
20th Womens Political Empowerment Day Celebrated; Three Women Panchayat Leaders Awarded
Published on: 23-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 43 people agreed 20th Womens Political Empowerment Day was celebrated in New Delhi on 22 April 2013. On the occasion, three women panchayat leaders were awarded.
Prayag Chauhan Won Gold Medal at ASBC Asian Confederation Junior Boxing Championships 2013
Published on: 23-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 30 people agreed At the final round of ASBC Asian Confederation Junior Boxing Championships in Kazakhstan, Prayag Chauhan won gold on 22 April 2013.
Union Government of India approved 13 Power Projects and 25 Oil & Gas Blocks
Published on: 23-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 36 people agreed CCI approved 13 power projects that include hydro, thermal & transmission projects. Investment of 33000 crore rupees will be made on these projects.
Narendra Kumar Took Over as the Managing Director of Indraprastha Gas Ltd
Published on: 23-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 14 people agreed Narendra Kumar took over as the Managing Director of Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) on 22 April 2013. IGL is the supplier of PNG and CNG in Delhi and NCR.
Former Chief Justice of India and Head of JS Verma Committee, JS Verma Died
Published on: 23-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 35 people agreed 27th CJI, JS Verma died due to multiple organ failure at New Delhi. He was Chairman of JS Verma Committee that recommended anti-rape law to the government.
World Book and Copyright Day was Celebrated on 23 April 2013
Published on: 23-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 23 people agreed World Book and Copyright Day was Celebrated on 23 April 2013. World Book Capital for the year 2013 is Bangkok, with its theme, Read for Life.
National Urban Health Mission Formulated as a Sub-Mission under National Health Mission (NHM)
Published on: 22-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 68 people agreed The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in April 2013 formulated National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) as a Sub-Mission under National Health Mission (NHM).
New Wild Banana Species discovered by Researchers in Arunachal Pradesh
Published on: 22-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 34 people agreed New Sub-species of Banana were discovered by the researchers of University of Calicut in the forests of Arunachal Pradesh.
Ahmedabad became the first City in South Asia to launch Heat Action Plan
Published on: 22-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 75 people agreed The Indian city of Ahmedabad launched a first-of-its-kind Heat Action Plan on 16 April 2013.
Sivanthi Adithan, the Former Sports Administrator and Media Magnate Died at 76
Published on: 22-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 10 people agreed Sivanthi Adithan, the former sports administrator as well as media magnate died in Chennai on 19 April 2013 because of illness.
French-Egyptian Archaeologists Discovered the Oldest Harbour of the World in Egypt
Published on: 22-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 21 people agreed The French-Egyptian archaeological mission from French Institute for Archaeological Studies (IFAO) discovered the oldest harbour of the world in Egypt.
ICC Test Rankings released, Pujara and Ashwin are the only Two Indians among Top-10
Published on: 22-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 61 people agreed ICC Test Rankings released by ICC on 21 April 2013. Hashim Amla was placed at top among batsman and Dale Steyn was ranked best bowler.
Shane Watson Stepped Down as Vice-Captain of Australian Test Cricket Team
Published on: 22-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 12 people agreed Shane Watson, the Australian Cricketer stepped down as the Vice-Captain of the International Team of Australia.
Indian Mobile Services Will Reach Rupees 1.2 Trillion in 2013: Research Firm Gartner
Important for Exam: 8 people agreed The mobile services market in India would grow 8 percent to 1.2 trillion Rupees in 2013, according to the revelations of research firm Gartner.
Sunil Bharti Mittal appointed Vice Chairman of International Chamber of Commerce
Published on: 22-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 34 people agreed Sunil Bharti Mittal, the Chairman and Group CEO of Bharti Enterprises appointed as the ViceChairman of the International Chamber of Commerce.
Researchers Discovered Oldest Known European Medieval Cookbook
Published on: 22-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 6 people agreed Researchers in the third week of April 2013 discovered the oldest known European cookbook which dates back to the 12th century.
Giorgio Napolitano Re-elected as the President of Italy to serve a Second Term
Published on: 22-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 12 people agreed Italy's Parliament on 20 April 2013 re-elected Giorgio Napolitano to an unparalleled second term as president.
Mathematician Shakuntala Devi Died due to Heart Failure
Published on: 22-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 39 people agreed The Great Indian Mathematician also known as Human Computer, Shakuntala Devi died due to heart failure and renal problem on 21 April 2013 at Bangalore.
Sebastian Vettel won the Bahrain Grand Prix 2013
Sebastian Vettel won the Bahrain Grand Prix on 21 April 2013 by defeating Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean. This is his second win of the season.
AirAsia Appointed the CEO for India Venture; Name yet to be Revealed
Published on: 22-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 22 people agreed AirAsia, the low cost carrier on 21 April 2013 announced that AirAsia India approved and appointed the CEO, whose name will be a revelation.
President of India, Pranab Mukherjee Gave Away Padma Awards 2013 in New Delhi
Published on: 22-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 63 people agreed The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee gave 54 Padma Awards at the function in Darbar hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on 20 April 2013.
Djokovic won the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters Tournament by defeating Nadal
Published on: 22-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 15 people agreed The eight year reign of Nadal on Monte Carlo Rolex Masters ended after he suffered a defeat by the hands of Djokovic on 21 April 2013.
Alfredo Guevara, the Cuban Filmmaker and Arts Leader Died at 87
Published on: 22-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 12 people agreed Renowned filmmaker of Cuba, cultural and intellectual leader Alfredo Guevara died on 19 April 2013 due to heart failure.
International Mother Earth Day observed on 22 April with Focus on Climate Change
Published on: 22-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 35 people agreed 22 April was observed as the International Mother Earth Day across the World. Face of Climate Change is the theme of the year 2013.
National Thermal Power Corporation and Power Development Bangladesh signed Three Pacts
Published on: 21-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 40 people agreed Indias NTPC and Power Development Bangladesh signed three pacts for development of joint power project in Bangladesh. The pacts are PPA, IA and SJVA.
Assam Topped the Medal Tally of 20th National Archery Championship
Published on: 21-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 30 people agreed Assam emerged as the Champion state in the 20th National Archery Championship 2013 organised at Agrasen Dham, Raipur in Chhattisgarh.
Civil Services Day was observed across India on 21 April 2013
Published on: 21-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 53 people agreed Civil Services Day was observed across India on 21 April 2013 by Civil Services to rededicate and recommit themselves to the cause of the people.
World Amateur Radio Day observed on 18 April 2013
Published on: 21-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 28 people agreed World Amateur Radio Day celebrated on 18 April 2013 to observe the beginning of the IARUthe International Amateur Radio Union-back in 1925.
Rajasthan: 5170 Bharat Nirman Rajeev Gandhi Seva Kendras became Operational
Published on: 21-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 46 people agreed Rajasthan Govt. launched 5170 Bharat Nirman Rajeev Gandhi Seva Kendras to provide facilities like land record & mini bank to people across state.
Earthquake of Magnitude 7 Struck Sichuan Province of China
Published on: 21-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 8 people agreed Earthquake that measured 7 on Ritcher Scale struck Chinas western Sichuan Province leaving behind 167 dead and more than 5000 injured.
Assam Government Implemented Assam Right to Public Service Act 2012
Published on: 21-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 20 people agreed Assam Right to Public Service Act 2012 was implemented by Assam to bring in transparency and accountability in the key areas of governance.
US Aviation Regulator FAA approved Resumption of Dreamliner flights
Published on: 20-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 21 people agreed The US aviation regulator FAA on 20 April 2013 approved resumption of normal air service of Air India's Dreamliner aircraft, operations by mid-May 2013.
Russia launched the Worlds only Returnable Satellite Bion-M1
Published on: 20-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 102 people agreed Federal Space Agency Roscosmos, Russia launched the worlds only returnable satellite called Bion-M1
Government permitted Railways to use its Land for Metro Networks
Published on: 20-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 25 people agreed Union Cabinet of India gave its approval to the proposal of the Indian Railways for permitting use of its land for metro networks.
Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed visited Algeria
Important for Exam: 16 people agreed Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed officially visited Algeria from 17-18 April, 2013.
DAC Approved Major Changes in DPP to Encourage Indian Defence Industry
Published on: 20-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 12 people agreed The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on 20 April 2013 amended Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP)
NASAs Kepler Mission Discovered Two Earth-Like Planets Kepler-62f And Kepler-62e
Published on: 20-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 31 people agreed Scientists discovered two Earth-like planets which are circling around the sun-like star called Kepler-62 in Lyra constellation.
World Bank:India Largest Recipient of Remittances in the World
Published on: 20-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 64 people agreed India is the largest recipient of remittances in the world, receiving 69 billion US Dollars in 2012 according to World Bank
Indias sixth Commodity futures trading platform Universal Commodity Exchange went live
Published on: 20-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 20 people agreed Universal Commodity Exchange, the sixth commodity platform, went live on 19 April 2013 with 100 members on board.
FIDE, AICF and Tamil Nadu State Chess Association Signed an MoU for World Chess Championship
All India Chess Federation (AICF), the Tamil Nadu State Chess Association and the World Chess Federation (FIDE) signed an MoU on 19 April 2013.
Government launched IBIN for Effective Implementation of its Core Programme
Published on: 20-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 58 people agreed Government launched IBIN (India Backbone Implementation Network) for effective implantation of its core programmes and policies.
Mike Denness, the Former England Captain Died at 72
Published on: 20-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 7 people agreed Mike Denness, the former England captain died on 19 April 2013 because of cancer. He was 72 years of age.
Microsoft most attractive employer in India, followed by HP and Google India: Survey
Published on: 20-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 10 people agreed Microsoft was declared as the most attractive employer of India, followed by HP and Google India, according to the survey by HR Company, Randstad.
Union Government approved 1083 crore Rupees Revival Plan for HMT
Published on: 20-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 38 people agreed The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on 18 April 2013 approved a 1083-crore Rupees renewal package for watch and tractor maker company HMT.
Nicolas Maduro Sworn-In as the New President of Venezuela
Published on: 20-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 16 people agreed Nicolas Maduro was sworn in as the new President of Venezuela on 19 April 2013 in a ceremony by the National Assembly Speaker Diosdado Cabello.
First Test of Nirbhay Cruise Missile Achieved Partial Success
Published on: 20-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 60 people agreed The first test of Nirbhay cruise missile achieved partial success at Chandipur, Odisha on 12 March 2013. It is developed by DRDO.
US House of Representatives Passed the Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act
Published on: 20-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 11 people agreed The US House of Representatives passed the Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act, also called CISPA on 18 April 2013.
China hiked its Defence Budget by 10.7 Percent to 119 Billion US Dollars
Published on: 19-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 2 people agreed China hiked its Defence Budget by 10.7 percent on 5 March 2013.
Belgian Mathematician Pieree Deligne won the Abel Prize 2013
Published on: 19-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 28 people agreed Belgian Mathematician Pierre Deligne won the Abel prize 2013.The Abel Prize is considered equivalent to the Nobel Prize.
Government has implemented Changes in FTP 2009-14 to Enhance Trade and SEZs
Published on: 19-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 14 people agreed The Union Commerce Ministry has announced changes in different policies and schemes under Annual Supplement 2013-14 of FTP 2009-14.
KP Bhaskar, the Indian Classical Dance Maestro Died
Important for Exam: 20 people agreed KP Bhaskar, the Indian classical dance maestro died on 17 April 2013 due to heart-related ailment. He was 88 years of age.
Meghalaya Lokayukta (Amendment) Bill 2013 was passed in the State Assembly
Published on: 19-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 37 people agreed The Meghalaya Lokayukta (Amendment) Bill 2013 was on 18 April 2013 passed in the state Assembly.
Grove Limited, the IT Service Provider Launched New Product to Manage Cost of Utilities
Published on: 19-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 8 people agreed Grove Limited, the IT service solution provider launched the enterprise solution product called Ultima UMS (utility management system).
To Revive Interest in SEZs of Investors Government announced Changes in FTP
Published on: 19-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 33 people agreed To revive interests of investors in SEZs the Union Government of India announced some revisions in annual supplement of FTP 2009-14.
Falkland Islands Voted Unanimously to Stay under British Rule
Published on: 19-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 33 people agreed Residents of the Falkland Islands voted almost unanimously to stay under British rule in a referendum held on 10-11 March 2013.
Muthoot Fincorp to Launch 100 Crore Non-Convertible Debenture (NCB) Issue
Muthoot Fincorp, which is actually a part of Muthoot Pappachan Group, announced launching 100 crore Rupees non-convertible debenture (NCB) issue.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce & Industry Inaugurated India Show in Panama
Published on: 19-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 9 people agreed The India Show was inaugurated in Panama on 18 April 2013 with an objective of enhanced cooperation and engagement between the two.
Mirza Himayat Baig, the Lone Convict in German Bakery Blast Case Sentenced to Death
Published on: 19-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 6 people agreed Mirza Himayat Baig, the lone convict in the Pune German Bakery blast case, was on 18 April 2013 sentenced to death by a Pune Sessions Court.
DA hiked to 80 percent for Employees of Central Government by Union Cabinet of India
Published on: 19-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 26 people agreed The Dearness Allowance for the central government employees was hiked by 8 percent and raised to 80 percent from 72 percent.
India and China held their First Dialogue on Afghanistan in Beijing
Published on: 19-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 42 people agreed India and China on 18 April 2013 held their first dialogue on Afghanistan in Beijing in a bid to evolve a joint strategy
Chris Hoy, six time Olympic Gold Medalist announced Retirement
Published on: 19-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 18 people agreed The British Cyclist to win maximum Olympic Gold Medal from the Country, Chris Hoy announced his retirement from Cycling on 18 April 2013.
National Policy for Children-2012 approved by the Union Cabinet of India
Published on: 19-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 93 people agreed Union Government of India approved the National Policy for Children, 2012. The policy recognizes every person below 18 years in age as a child.
Aruna Bahuguna became First Women Special DG of CRPF
Published on: 19-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 58 people agreed Aruna Bahuguna appointed as the first women Special Director General of CRPF. She is an IPS from a 1979-batch Andhra Pradesh cadre.
CCEA approved 12000 Crore Rupees Special Plan for Bihar during Current 5 Year Plan
Published on: 19-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 26 people agreed 12000 cr rupees allocated to Bihar under Special Plan for remaining four years of the 12th five year plan by CCEA.
A Giant Galaxy called HFLS3 discovered which is 12.8 Billion Light Years away from Earth
Published on: 18-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 97 people agreed Scientists in the third week of April 2013 discovered a giant galaxy called HFLS3 in the Universe
Twitter launched a New Music Service called #Music
Published on: 18-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 10 people agreed Twitter on 18 April 2013 unveiled a new music app called #Music which will recommend tracks on the basis of who you follow on the social network.
The 20th Meeting of Eastern Zonal Council was held at Kolkata
Important for Exam: 28 people agreed The 20th meeting of Eastern Zonal Council was held on 17 April 2013 at Kolkata.
High Level Working Group Presented Report on Western Ghats to MoEF
Published on: 18-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 57 people agreed The 10-member High Level Working Group headed by K Kasturirangan presented report on Western Ghats to Ministry of Environment and Forests.
World Heritage Day was observed on 18 April 2013
Published on: 18-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 57 people agreed World Heritage Day celebrated to create awareness among people to conserve and protect the valuable assets and cultural heritage across the world.
Pak Court ordered Arrest of Parvez Musharraf in Judges Confinement Case
Published on: 18-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 18 people agreed Musharraf escaped from court after Islamabad High Court ordered his arrest in the Judges confinement case and dismissed his interim bail extension plea.
Indias Exports in March 2013 were valued at 30849.65 Million Dollars
Published on: 18-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 4 people agreed Indias Exports during March 2013 were valued at 30849.65 million US dollars (167836.31 crore rupees)
Vice-President of India visited Tajikistan, Agreed on Strengthening Strategic Partnership
Agreement on strengthening the ties in different sectors between India and Tajikistan was reached during Vice-Presidents Tajikistan visit.
Vice-President of India, Hamid Ansari visited Tajikistan
Published on: 18-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 14 people agreed Vice-President of India, Hamid Ansari visited Tajikistan from 14 to 17 April 2013 for strengthening bilateral ties.
Supreme Court of India cancelled 49 Mine Leases in Karnataka
Published on: 18-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 37 people agreed SC cancelled 49 mine leases in Karnataka based on the recommendations of the Central Empowered Committee
Ravuri Bharadwaja selected for Jnanpith Award 2012
Published on: 18-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 79 people agreed Telgu Writer, Ravuri Bharadwaja was selected for the Jnanpith Award 2012 by the Jnanpith Award Committee for his contribution to Telgu Literature.
Bihar Cabinet gave its nod on Quota for Women in Police
Published on: 18-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 17 people agreed The Bihar Cabinet passed the proposal of 35 percent seat reservation for women in recruitment of constables and sub-inspectors in the state.
Indias only Women Chief Election Commissioner Ramadevi Died at 79
Published on: 18-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 77 people agreed The lone women Chief Election Commissioner of India, V.S. Ramadevi died due to Cardiac Arrest. She also was the governor of Karnataka & HP.
New Plastic Voter Identity Cards to be issued First in Assam and Nagaland: EC
Published on: 18-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 88 people agreed EC has planned to replace the paper laminated Voter Cards into the hard plastic ID card, these will be first issued in Assam & Nagaland
Result of Venezuelas Presidential Election Declared Nicolas Maduro as Winner
Published on: 17-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 48 people agreed As per the Venezuelas Presidential election result declared on 14 April 2013, Nicolas Maduro emerged as the winner.
Pakistani Election Tribunal barred Pervez Musharraf from running for Election
Published on: 17-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 13 people agreed A Pakistani election tribunal on 16 April 2013 barred former military dictator Pervez Musharraf from running for Parliament
President dedicated Siddheshwar Dham Temple to the Nation
Published on: 17-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 46 people agreed President Pranab Mukherjee on 16 April 2013 dedicated Siddheshwar Dham Temple to the Nation
IMF slashed Economic Growth Rate of India to 5.7 percent from 5.9 percent for 2013
Published on: 17-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 42 people agreed IMF in its latest release of WEO slashed Indias growth rate to 5.7 percent from 5.9 percent on 16 April 2013.
UK Scientists produced a Disease-Resistant Piglet called Pig-26
Published on: 17-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 28 people agreed Scientists produced a disease-resistant piglet called Pig-26 using a new technique which is more simple than cloning
World Hemophilia Day was observed on 17 April 2013
Published on: 17-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 40 people agreed World Hemophilia Day was observed on 17 April 2013 across the globe to spread awareness of this disease and other bleeding disorders.
IMF Slashed World Growth Forecast to 3.3 percent for the Year 2013
Published on: 17-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 10 people agreed World Growth Forecast for 2013 was slashed to 3.3% from 3.5% by IMF. Continued recession in Eurozone is the reason for it.
Hobbit Humans Had Larger Brains Than Estimated: Research
Published on: 17-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 15 people agreed Hobbit Humans had larger brains than thought, as per the recent research conducted by National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo.
Navjot Singh became the Youngest Athlete to be conferred with the Sher-i-Kashmir Award
Published on: 17-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 37 people agreed Navjot Singh on 17 April 2013 became the youngest athlete of Jammu and Kashmir to be conferred with the Sher-i-Kashmir Sports Award.
Sahara India Pariwars Sahara Q Shop Entered into the Guinness World Records
Published on: 17-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 45 people agreed The retail business of Sahara India Pariwar called Sahara Q Shop entered into the Guinness World Records by opening 315 outlets in 10 states.
H.R. Mohan elected as the New Vice President of Computer Society
Published on: 17-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 27 people agreed Computer Society of India elected H.R. Mohan as its Vice-President-Cum-President Elect on 16 April 2013.
Indian Coast Guard Ship C-402 Commissioned in Mumbai
Published on: 17-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 27 people agreed The Indian Coast Guard Ship C-402 was commissioned in Mumbai by Sanjeev Dayal, Director General Police, Maharashtra, in the third week of April 2013.
Reserve Bank of India to Start Plastic Money Project on Trial Basis
Published on: 17-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 252 people agreed RBI decided to launch Plastic notes in the denomination of 10 Rupees in five selected cities of India on trial basis.
European Union tightened up Bank Lending Rules and Bonuses
Published on: 17-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 26 people agreed European Parliament approved new rules on bankers bonuses and the amount of capital that banks must hold
Earthquake of Magnitude 7.9 Jolted Iran and Pakistan
Important for Exam: 15 people agreed An earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck near Pakistan-Iran Border on 16 April 2013. It killed more than 30 people leaving behind many injured.
Sunil Kumar Took Over as the Managing Director of CRIS
Published on: 17-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 26 people agreed Sunil Kumar took over as the Managing Director of Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) on 16 April 2013.
Olympian Sita Sahu Honoured by Minister of State (I/C) Independent Charge for Power
Published on: 17-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 20 people agreed Jyotiraditya Scindia honoured Special Olympics World Summer Games at Athens winner Sita Sahu in New Delhi on 16 April 2013.
Two-Day Biannual Conference of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Concluded
Published on: 17-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 9 people agreed The two-day Biannual Conference of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) concluded in New Delhi on 16 April 2013.
The Orphan Masters Son won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
Published on: 16-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 66 people agreed Adam Johnsons novel The Orphan Masters son won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2013.
GAIL India Ltd to sell Part of its 4.6 percent stake in China Gas Holdings
GAIL India ltd. on 15 April 2013 decided to sell part of its 4.6 percent stake in China Gas Holdings
Supreme Court of India Sought Response from Union Government on Anti-Porn Laws
Published on: 16-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 122 people agreed Supreme Court on 15 April 2013 sought response from the Union Government on plea to block and ban porn sites on the Internet.
Prices of Commodities Decreased Considerably; Gold Prices Decreased to 15-Month Low
Published on: 16-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 19 people agreed The prices of wide range of commodities decreased considerably in the second week of April 2013. Gold fell to 15-month low at 26500 Rupees per 10 gm.
New York Times won Four Pulitzer Prizes including the Award for Investigative Reporting
Published on: 16-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 30 people agreed The New York Times won four Pulitzer Prizes on 15 April 2013, including the award for investigative reporting for stories
Mahatma Gandhi figured among the Top Three Leaders of the World
Published on: 16-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 61 people agreed As per the 16th Annual Global CEO survey, Mahatma Gandhi figured among the top three most admired leaders of the world.
Researchers Successfully Transplanted a Bio-Engineered Kidney in Rat
Published on: 16-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 20 people agreed Researchers successfully transplanted a lab made kidney into a living rat. this can be a major breakthrough in creation of lab created human organs.
Allahabad High Court Nullified the District Status of Amethi
Published on: 16-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 16 people agreed The Allahabad high court on 15 April 2013 nullified the district status of Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj Nagar, which at present is called Amethi.
Indian-Origin Economist Raj Chetty Won John Bates Clark Medal For 2013
Published on: 16-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 36 people agreed Delhi-born Raj Chetty won John Bates Clark medal for 2013, also called Baby Nobel.
India and Finland to Explore Solar Energy Applications for Oil and Gas Projects
Published on: 16-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 19 people agreed Delegations from India and Finland met to identify areas to explore Solar Energy Applications for Oil and Gas Projects.
Taste of Beer Can Excite Male Brain despite the Affect of Beer on Body: Research
Published on: 16-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 14 people agreed Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine found out that just a little bit of cocktail can excite brain.
British Scientist Francis Cricks Nobel Prize sold for 2.27m US Dollar at the Auction
Published on: 16-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 23 people agreed British scientist Francis Cricks Nobel Prize was sold for 2.27m US dollar at the auction in New York.
66th Himachal Day celebrated at Dhalpur Ground, Kullu
Important for Exam: 22 people agreed 66th Himachal Day Celebrate at Dhalpur Ground, Kullu. State Government announced different schemes to uplift living standards of people of state.
Chief Ministers Conference on fifth Report on Public Order of Second ARC Held
Published on: 16-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 25 people agreed Union Home Minister chaired the conference of Chief Ministers on the 5th report on Public Order submitted by 2nd ARC on 15 April 2013.
Supreme Court of India Ordered Relocation of Endangered Asiatic Lions from Gujarat to MP
Published on: 16-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 55 people agreed The Supreme Court of India on 15 April 2013 ordered Gujarat to share the endangered Asiatic lions with its neighbouring state- Madhya Pradesh.
Chandigarh won North Zone Sub-Junior National Championship, Haryana won Women Title
Published on: 16-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 10 people agreed Chandigarh won third North Zone Sub-Junior National Championship after defeating Punjab in the final. Haryana won the Women Title of the Championship.
Environmental Campaigner Rossano Ercolini won the 2013 Goldman Prize
Published on: 15-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 69 people agreed An environmental campaigner Rossano Ercolini was chosen as one of the winners for the 2013 Goldman Prize.
India and Malta signed the New DTAA at Valetta, Malta
On 8 April 2013, India and Malta signed the new DTAA at Valetta, Malta
I& B Ministry constituted an Inter-Ministerial Committee to Promote India as Film Destination
Published on: 15-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 9 people agreed I & B Ministry constituted an Inter-Ministerial Committee for Promotion and Facilitation of Film Production in India.
Goa to impose Entry Tax on Vehicles registered outside the State
Published on: 15-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 26 people agreed The Goa Government decided to impose entry tax on vehicles registered outside the state and entering Goa.
Union Government approved 285.75 Crore Rupees to Himachal Pradesh under PMGSY
Published on: 15-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 44 people agreed The Union Government accorded approval of 285.75 crore rupees to Himachal Pradesh under PMGSY.
Adam Scott won the 77th Version of Augusta Masters Golf Tournament
Published on: 15-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 34 people agreed Adam Scott won the Augusta Masters Golf championship on 14 April 2013.
AAI Partnered With MITRE Corporation for Setting up High-Tech R&D Centre at Hyderabad
Published on: 15-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 11 people agreed The Airports Authority of India partnered with MITRE Corporation, for setting up the high-tech research, development and training facility in Hyderabad.
Sania Mirza Became One of the Four Vice-Presidents of Indian Tennis Players Association
Published on: 15-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 74 people agreed The Indian Tennis Players Association (ITPA) Secretary on 14 April 2013 announced that Sania Mirza became one of the Vice-Presidents of ITPA.
Red Woods Ants Sense Earthquake Before It Hits: Research
Published on: 15-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 40 people agreed Researchers from the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany, discovered that the red wood ants can sense earthquakes even before they strike.
Dr Hilary Koprowski, Developer of First Successful Oral Vaccination for Polio Died at 96
Published on: 15-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 58 people agreed Dr Hilary Koprowski, a Polish researcher who developed the first successful oral vaccination for polio died on 11 April 2013 in Philadelphia.
Sharad Yadav Unanimously Re-Elected As the National President of Janata Dal (United)
Published on: 15-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 19 people agreed Sharad Yadav was unanimously re-elected as the national President of Janata Dal (United) for third time in a row, on 14 April 2013.
Union Government Approved Project for National Optical Fibre Network Creation in Gram Panchayats
Published on: 15-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 64 people agreed The Government approved the project for creation of National Optical Fibre Network connecting all the 250000 Gram Panchayats.
25th Joint Meeting of UNWTO Commissions Inaugurated by Union Tourism Minister
Important for Exam: 37 people agreed 25th Joint Meeting of UNWTO Commissions was inaugurated by Union Tourism Minister on 13 April 2013 at Hyderabad.
Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad Resigned
Published on: 14-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 34 people agreed Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad resigned on 13 April 2013 after falling out with president Mahmud Abbas.
Scientists developed Device to detect Gastro-Intestinal Cancers
Published on: 14-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 22 people agreed Scientists developed a prototype of an advanced multi-bending cholangioscope to detect Gastro-Intestinal Cancers.
IMF recognized Somalias New Government after a 22-Year Break
Published on: 14-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 31 people agreed The International Monetary Fund announced on 12 April 2013 that it recognised Somalia's new government after a 22-year gap in relations with the country.
A Blue Super Giant Star was discovered in the Constellation Virgo
Published on: 14-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 26 people agreed An Indian scientist and his colleague from Taiwan discovered a blue super-giant star located in the constellation Virgo.
The Plan to Build Worlds largest Telescope approved by the US Government
The US government approved the plan to build the worlds largest telescope at the summit of Hawaiis Mauna Kea volcano.
Hockey India named Gregg Clark as the Coach of the Junior Mens National Team
Published on: 14-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 29 people agreed Hockey India on 7 April 2013 named South African Gregg Clark as the chief coach of the junior mens national team.
Industrialist RP Goenka Passed away at the Age of 83
Published on: 14-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 32 people agreed Industrialist R.P. Goenka passed away on 14 April 2013 at his residence at the age of 83.
Supreme Court dismissed Plea to Dismiss Bhullars Death Commutation
Published on: 13-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 51 people agreed Bhullar's plea for death commutation to life term was dismissed by Supreme Court of India on 12 April 2013.
VOR Equipment Commissioned at Ludhiana Airport by Airport Authority of India
Published on: 13-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 78 people agreed VOR (VHF Omni Directional Range) technology was successfully commissioned at Ludhiana Airport on 12 April 2013 by Airport Authority of India.
Binod Bihari Chowdhury, the Last remaining Link to Sub-Continental Decisive Past Died
Published on: 13-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 33 people agreed The anti-British revolutionary, Binod Bihari Chowdhary died at Kolkata. Aged 104 years, he was the last remaining link to sub-continent decessive past.
Vice President Released Book titled Religion, Law & Society-Across the Globe
Published on: 13-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 84 people agreed Book titled Religion, Law & Society - Across the Globe authored by Prof. Tahir Mahmood was released by Vice President Hamid Ansari on 12 April 2013.
Indian Women Cricket Team won the ODI Series against Bangladesh Women 3-0
Published on: 13-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 29 people agreed Indian women won the Bangladesh Women Tour to India 2012/13 ODI cricket series against Bangladesh Women by 3-0.
Legendary Actor Pran awarded Bollywoods Highest Honour Dada Saheb Phalke Award
Published on: 13-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 77 people agreed Dada Saheb Phalke Award 2012 was given to the veteran Bollywood actor and villain of the millennium, Pran on 12 April 2013.
Two Day India-China Counter-Terrorism Dialogue on Afghanistan ended
Published on: 13-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 36 people agreed India & China discussed upon the ways to counter terror in Afghanistan post US force withdrawal in 2014 during India-China counter-terrorism dialogue
Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh Visited Germany for Two Days
Published on: 12-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 89 people agreed Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh visited Germany from 10 April 2013 to 12 April 2013. He was accompanied by delegation.
Prime Minister of India Visited Germany: Important Documents Signed
Published on: 12-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 78 people agreed Manmohan Singh visited Germany from 10 April 2013 to 12 April 2013 for participating in second round of Inter Governmental Consultations with Germany.
FICCI sponsored Indian Parliamentary delegation to Lanka concluded its Visit
Published on: 12-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 15 people agreed The three-day visit of five-member Indian Parliamentary Delegation that was sponsored by FICCI ended on 12 April 2013.
NEEPCO granted MiniratnaCategory1 Status by the Union Government of India
Published on: 12-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 55 people agreed NEEPCO was conferred with the Miniratna Category 1 status by the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee on 8 April 2013.
PJ Kurien elected Chairman of Asian forum of Parliamentarians
Published on: 12-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 44 people agreed PJ Kurien appointed as the Chairman of the Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on population and Development on 11 APril 2013 at Bangkok.
Chamber of Deputies of Uruguay Passed Amended Marriage Equality Bill 2013
Published on: 12-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 28 people agreed The Lower House of Uruguay voted on 10 April 2013 to legalise the same-sex marriage bill thus making Uruguay the third in America to have done that.
India and Mauritius Signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Electoral Cooperation
Important for Exam: 47 people agreed Mou signed between Mauritius and India on Cooperation in field of Election Management and Administration. Mauritius appreciated India's Code of Conduct
World Bank announced a Multi-billion Dollar Plan for Poverty Alleviation in Indian States
Published on: 12-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 126 people agreed A multi-million dollar four year plan was announced by the World Bank for seven low-income Indian States.
27th Edition of North-East Games: Manipur Claimed Title of Overall Team Champion
Published on: 12-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 34 people agreed In the 27th edition of North-East Games played at Imphal, the host state- Manipur claimed the title of overall team champion.
Retail Inflation declined to 10.39 Percent in March 2013
Published on: 12-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 26 people agreed As per a Government data released, retail inflation of the country declined to 10.39 % in March. This is the first decline over a period of five months.
India and Bangladesh discussed for a Joint Collaboration on Mega-Film on Liberation War
Published on: 12-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 28 people agreed India and Bangladesh agreed on formation of a Joint Working Group in Information and Broadcasting Sector.
AVM VS Bharti YSM VM VSM Took Over as the SAASO
Air Vice Marshal VS Bharti YSM VM VSM took over as the Senior Air & Administrative Staff Officer (SAASO), Maintenance Command, IAF on 11 April 2013.
AP Government launched GPS-GIS based Emergency Response System Dial 100
Published on: 12-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 25 people agreed GPS-GIS based Central Emergency Response System, Dial 100 was launched by Kiran Kumar Reddy, the Chief Minister of AP in the State.
President of India Presented AIMA Managing India Awards 2013
Published on: 12-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 48 people agreed The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee presented the AIMA Managing India Awards 2013 at a function in New Delhi on 11 April 2013.
G8 Nations Condemned North Koreas Nuclear Weapons Programme
Published on: 11-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 95 people agreed Foreign ministers from the G8 group of nations in a meeting held in London condemned North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programmes.
Fourth meeting of INDIA-MONGOLIA Joint Committee on Cooperation
Published on: 11-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 26 people agreed The 4th Meeting of the India-Mongolia Joint Committee on Cooperation was held in New Delhi on 21 March 2013.
Astronomers: Rings of Saturn Produce their own Rain onto the Planet
Published on: 11-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 19 people agreed Astronomers discovered that the rings of Saturn produce their own rain that falls onto the planet which has a major impact on its atmosphere.
Open Letter on Global Leaders for Tourism Campaign handed over to the Vice President
Published on: 11-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 34 people agreed Vice President Hamid Ansari was handed over an open letter on Global Leaders for Tourism Campaign by Sec. General of UNWTO.
Honda Motor Co launched Sedan Amaze at a Price Range of 4.99 Lakh to 7.60 Lakh Rupees
Published on: 11-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 8 people agreed Japanese auto major Honda Motor Co on 11 April 2013 launched its sedan Amaze at a price range of 4.99 lakh to 7.60 lakh rupees.
India and Russia signed Regulation of Co-operation Agreement at Moscow
Published on: 11-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 23 people agreed Agreement for Regulation defining the structure, functions and procedure of the Joint Commission signed between Russia and India in Moscow on 10 April 2013.
AP launched Amma Hastham to Provide Food Items to Poor at Subsidized Rates
Published on: 11-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 56 people agreed A scheme named Amma Hastham was launched by the State Government of Andhra Pradesh to offer essential food items to poor at subsidized rates.
American Serena Williams Topped the Womens Tennis Ranking
Published on: 11-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 43 people agreed American Serena Williams was ranked number one in an unchanged top 10 issued on 8 April 2013 by the WTA.
WTO Slashed Trade Growth Forecast for 2013 to 3.3 Percent
Published on: 11-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 32 people agreed The World Trade Growth Forecast was slashed to 3.3 percent by World Trade Organization. It asked to strengthen multilateral trade system.
Annual Auto Sales in India Dropped 6.7 Percent; First Time in 10 Years: SIAM
Published on: 11-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 34 people agreed The annual sales of car in India dropped down to 6.7 percent from 2012, lowest in 10 years, according to SIAM.
Korea and US Forces Raise Alert ahead of Expected Missile Test by North Korea
Published on: 11-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 17 people agreed Forces of South Korea and US raised alerts vital threat before an expected North Korean missile test following the intelligence reports received.
Global Sales of Computers Dropped by 14 Percent in First Quarter of 2013: IDC Research Firm
Published on: 11-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 5 people agreed The global sales of computers dropped by 14% from Jan to March 2013, biggest decrease since 1994; according to research firm, International Data Corporation.
National Safe Motherhood Day Observed across the Country
Published on: 11-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 15 people agreed National Safe Motherhood day was observed across India on 11 April 2013 to create awareness on proper healthcare and maternity facilities to pregnant woman.
Amnesty Report: Execution on Rise even after World Abolished Death Penalty
Important for Exam: 7 people agreed Amnesty International in its report analysed that the number of countries that carried death penalties went down in a decades time.
Mahindra & Mahindra launched e20 car in Delhi Priced at 5.96 Lakh Rupees
Published on: 11-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 27 people agreed Utility and tractor manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. on 18 March 2013 launched the an all-electric four-seater passenger car e20 in Delhi priced at 5.96 lakh rupees.
Union Minister of Culture Inaugurated Leadership Training Programme II
Published on: 11-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 6 people agreed The Union Minister of Culture Chandresh Kumari Katoch inaugurated Leadership Training Programme II for Indian museum professionals on 10 April 2013.
Food Corporation of India (FCI) Raised 5000 Crore Rupees by Issuing Taxable Bonds
Published on: 11-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 12 people agreed The Food Corporation of India (FCI) raised 5000 crore Rupees by issuing taxable bonds backed by Government of India Guarantee.
Court: A Surrogate Mother and Her Husband Have No Right over Child
Published on: 11-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 38 people agreed A Delhi court on 11 April 2013 ruled that a surrogate mother and her husband cannot have any right over a child conceived and delivered through artificial means.
British Scientist Robert Edwards and Pioneer of Vitro Fertilization Died
British Scientist Robert Edwards, died at 87. He was the pioneer of vitro Fertilization that resulted in the birth of first test tube baby of the world.
Planning Commission allocated 4100 Crore Rupees for Himachal Pradesh Plan 2013-14
Published on: 11-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 31 people agreed Planning Commission finalized a plan of 4100 crore rupees for Himachal Pradesh Plan 2013-14. Social service sector is the first priority in 12th Plan.
SC restrained Bharti Airtel from providing Services in Non-licensed Circles
Published on: 11-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 2 people agreed Supreme Court on 11 April 2013 restrained Bharti Airtel from providing 3G roaming services to new customers in non-licensed seven circles.
Indian Coast Guard Ship H-191 Commissioned at Mumbai
Published on: 11-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 16 people agreed DG Indian Coast Guard Vice Admiral Anurag G Thapliyal commissioned Indian Coast Guard Ship H-191 that is capable of surveillance and other multi-furious tasks.
President of India Appointed two Judges to the Supreme Court of India
Published on: 11-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 141 people agreed Justice Arjan Kumar Sikri and Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde were appointed as the Judges of the Supreme Court of India by the President on 10 April 2013.
Indian Railways Carried 1009.73 Million Tonnes of Freight during Fiscal 2012-13
Published on: 10-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 21 people agreed Indian Railways carried 1009.73 million tonnes of revenue earning freight traffic during the financial year 2012-13 as per the data released by Ministry of Railways.
UK Scientists developed Projectile to put Instruments in Antarctica
Published on: 10-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 12 people agreed UK scientists developed an air-dropped projectile to place instruments in some of the most unreachable places in Antarctica.
Planning Commission of India Allocated 30314 crore rupees for West Bengal Plan 2013-14
Published on: 10-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 19 people agreed Planning Commission of India finalized a plan of 30314 crore rupees for West Bengal Plan 201314. State reported positive growth in 2012-13 plan.
TCS Signed Definitive Agreements for the Acquisition of Alti SA
Published on: 10-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 24 people agreed Tata Consultancy Services, the leading IT Company announced on 9 April 2013 that it signed definitive agreements for the acquisition of Alti SA.
External Affairs Minister of India Salman Khurshid visited Japan
Published on: 10-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 40 people agreed External Affairs Minister of India, Salman Khurshid visited Japan on 26-27 March, 2013 to cochair the 7th annual IndiaJapan Strategic Dialogue
60th Anniversary of Everest Ascent to be marked by India-Nepal Army Joint-Expedition
Published on: 10-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 24 people agreed Joint Mountaineering expedition of India and Nepal Army to mark 60th Anniversary of Everest assent was flagged off by Army Chief of Nepal on 9 April 2013.
Jamjang Deru Won Silver in World Youth Weightlifting Championships 2013
Published on: 10-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 32 people agreed Jamjang Deru won silver in the 50 kg boys category at Tashkent, Uzbekistan on 8 April 2013 in the world youth weightlifting championships 2013.
Pakistan Successfully Test-Fired Nuclear-Capable Hatf-IV Ballistic Missile
Published on: 10-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 20 people agreed Pakistan successfully test-fired the nuclear-capable Hatf-IV ballistic missile on 10 April 2013. Hatf-IV has the range of 900 km.
General Elections in Malaysia scheduled to be held on 5 May 2013
Published on: 10-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 18 people agreed Election Commission of Malaysia declared 5 May 2013 as the date for conducting elections. The ruling National Front will be challenged by Peoples Alliance.
Yamaha to Develop Cheapest Bike of the World in India
Published on: 10-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 21 people agreed Yamaha on 9 April 2013 announced that it will soon roll out the cheapest motorcycle of the world in India. The price of this bike would be 500 USD or 27000 Rs.
Madhya Pradesh decided to declare Malkhamb as the State Sport
Published on: 10-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 58 people agreed The Madhya Pradesh government on 9 April 2013 decided to declare Malkhamb as the State Sport.
NTPC Won Business Leader in the Power Sector at the NDTV Business Leadership Awards 2013
Important for Exam: 50 people agreed NTPC Ltd was conferred with the Business Leader in the Power Sector at the NDTV Business Leadership Awards in New Delhi on 9 April 2013.
Uhuru Kenyatta Sworn-In as the President of Kenya
Published on: 10-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 21 people agreed Uhuru Kenyatta was sworn-in as the new President of Kenya on 9 April 2013. He is the fourth president of Kenya. He defeated Raila Odinga.
Deadly Earthquake of Magnitude 6.3 Struck Bushehr Province of Iran; killed 37
Published on: 10-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 15 people agreed Earthquake that measured 6.3 on Ritcher Scale struck 90 kilometers away from 1000 Megawatt Bushehr Nuclear Plant of Iran. 37 people died and 850 left injured.
HC of Delhi ordered Government to Constitute Regulatory Body to Control Electronic Media
Published on: 10-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 10 people agreed The High Court of Delhi in its judgment asked the Union Government of India to Constitute Regulatory Body to Control Electronic Media.
Mobile Visual Search Platform Ocutag launched by Ricoh
Published on: 09-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 14 people agreed Ricoh Innovations Corporation(RIC), a subsidiary of Ricoh Company Ltd on 9 April 2013 launched a mobile visual search platform called Ocutag.
Yamaha established 5th Global Research &Development Centre in India
Yamaha Motor, Japanese two-wheeler Manufacturer Company on 9 April 2013 announced setting up of its fifth global research and development (R & D) headquarter in Surajpur, Uttar Pradesh.
USA Government approved Military Assistance to Somalia
Published on: 09-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 24 people agreed US government in the second week of April 2013 approved the proposal to provide military assistance to Somalia for rebuilding itself following years of conflict.
South Africa hosted the Fifth BRICS Summit at Durban International Convention Centre
Published on: 09-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 101 people agreed The fifth BRICS Summit from 26 to 28 March 2013 was held at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC), South Africa.
Iran began Production at Two Uranium Mines and a Yellow Cake Plant
Published on: 09-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 26 people agreed Iran announced on 9 April 2013 that it has begun production at two uranium mines and a yellow cake plant to mark the National Nuclear Technology Day.
World's Largest Private Yacht named Azzam Launched by German Shipyard
Published on: 09-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 27 people agreed A German shipyard on 5 April 2013 launched Azzam, the worlds largest private yacht, overshadowing the previous record holder Eclipse.
Odisha decided to set up First Public Health University in India
Odisha on 8 April 2013 decided to set up the first public health university in India. This university will be set up under Public-Private Partnership mode.
2013 Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA): Barfi! Bagged Best Film Award
Published on: 09-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 33 people agreed The 2013 Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA) ceremony took place in BC Place, Vancouver on 6 April 2013. The top winner of the awards was Barfi!
TVS Motor and BMW Motorrad tied-up to Develop Bikes in below 500 CC Segment
Published on: 09-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 23 people agreed TVS & BMW signed joint technical co-operation & manufacturing agreement to develop bikes in below 500 CC segment. The bikes will be launched under two badges.
India Trade Promotion Organisation Signed a MoU with Government of India
Published on: 09-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 46 people agreed India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Government of India for the year 2013-14 on 20 March 2013.
Scientists designed new Adaptive Material inspired by Human Tear
Published on: 09-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 16 people agreed A team of US scientists on 8 April 2013 designed a new adaptive material inspired by human tear.
Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova won Monterrey Open Tennis Tournament 2013
Published on: 09-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 12 people agreed Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova won final of the Monterrey Open Tennis Tournament after defeating Angelique Kerber 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 on 7 April 2013.
Krishna Kumar Natrajan appointed as the New Chief of NASSCOM
Published on: 09-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 59 people agreed NASSCOM appointed Krishnakumar Natarajan as its chairman and R Chandrasekaran as the Vice Chairman of the Executive Council for 2013-14.
Hockey India formed a High Performance and Development Committee for 2013-14
Published on: 09-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 8 people agreed Hockey India on 9 April 2013 announced its High Performance and Development Committee for 2013-14.
Syria rejected UN Proposal to Probe Reports of Possible Chemical Weapon Use in Country
Published on: 09-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 9 people agreed Syria rejected the UN proposal to expand investigation into the use of chemical weapons in the country that was asked by the UN Chief Ban Ki-Moon.
Serena Williams Won the Family Circle Cup 2013; Defeated Jelena Jankovic
Published on: 09-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 15 people agreed Current women's world No. 1 Serena Williams won the Family Circle Cup, 3-6, 6-0, 6-2 in Charleston, S.C. on 7 April 2013. She defeated Jelena Jankovic.
Researchers Found Gene Mutation Associated With Fatal Prostate Cancer
Published on: 09-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 15 people agreed Researchers revealed that men suffering from prostate cancer and the inherited gene mutation called BRCA2 have worst kinds of ailments.
National Workshop on Grid Integration Inaugurated
Published on: 09-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 22 people agreed The Minister for New & Renewable Energy inaugurated the National Workshop on Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Efficiency on 8 April 2013.
Planning Commission of India allocated 17000 Crore Rupees for Kerala Plan 2013-14
Published on: 09-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 15 people agreed Planning Commission finalized a plan of 17000 crore rupees for Kerala Plan 2013-14. The allocation made is 21 percent more than the previous allocation.
Official Online Portal of INTRA-IPS Launched in New Delhi
Published on: 09-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 24 people agreed The official online portal of INTRA-IPS was launched by S. Jayaraman (Special Secretary-Internal Security), MHA at New Delhi on 8 April 2013.
Margaret Thatcher Former British Prime Minister and Iron Lady of Britain Died
Published on: 09-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 109 people agreed The first and the only women to be the Prime Minister of Britain, Margaret Thatcher died at the age of 87 following a stroke on 8 April 2013.
AISECT launched a Job Portal called Rojgar Mantra.com
Published on: 08-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 50 people agreed Vocational education, services and e-governance network, AISECT launched a job portal called RojgarMantra.com.
Science Express Biodiversity Special (SEBS) Train to be Re-launched
Important for Exam: 63 people agreed The Ministry of Environment & Forests decided to re-launch SEBS (Science Express Biodiversity Special) train in the 2nd phase of the programme on 9 April 2013.
Swedish Luxury Carmaker Volvo signed Jeev Milkha Singh as its Brand Ambassador
Published on: 08-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 33 people agreed Swedish luxury carmaker Volvo signed golfer Jeev Milkha Singh as its Brand Ambassador in order to push sales.
Cooling System Power restored to Japans Fukushima Nuclear Plant
Published on: 08-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 26 people agreed Power was restored to part of the cooling system at Japan's tsunami-hit Fukushima nuclear plant.
Scientists: Aerosols from Burning Fossil Fuels Affecting Coral Growth
Published on: 08-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 32 people agreed Scientists found very strong evidence that aerosols from burning fossil fuels were affecting coral growth.
Wikileaks published More than 1.7 Million US Diplomatic Records
Published on: 08-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 21 people agreed Wikileaks published more than 1.7 million US diplomatic and intelligence reports from the 1970s.
Army to launch a New Scheme of Old Age Homes for ex-Servicemen
Indian Army to launch a new scheme of old-age homes for the ex-servicemens. The services of the scheme can be availed on a payment of charges from pension.
Chile to exhume Pablo Nerudas body to investigate murder mystery
Published on: 08-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 12 people agreed A team of forensic specialists in Chile on 8 April 2013 began work of exhuming Pablo Nerudas body to find whether he was murdered or died of prostate cancer.
Pakistan Supreme Court; Musharraf cannot Leave Country
Published on: 08-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 7 people agreed The authorities of Pakistan were directed by the Supreme Court to not allow Parvez Musharraf to leave the country. The court is hearing petitions against him.
China Announced Sightseeing Cruises to Disputed Paracel Islands
Published on: 08-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 23 people agreed Chinese officials on 7 April 2013 announced sightseeing cruises to Sansha city of China located on the disputed Paracel Islands.
Foreign Tourist Arrivals in India Increased by About Three Percent
Published on: 08-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 15 people agreed Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) showed a growth of 2.8 percent in March 2013 over March 2012.
India completed a 5-0 Whitewash of Indonesia in Davis Cup
Published on: 08-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 30 people agreed India completed a 5-0 whitewash of Indonesia in the Asia-Oceania Group I Davis Cup relegation play-off tie in Bangalore on 7 April 2013
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Rejected New Anti-Blasphemy Law Demands of Islamists
Published on: 08-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 25 people agreed The PM of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina rejected the demands of Islamists for new anti-blasphemy law. Sheikh Hasina declared that the existing laws were sufficient.
Competition Commission of India amended the Combination Regulations
Published on: 08-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 23 people agreed The Competition Commission of India (CCI) amended the Combination Regulations with a view to simplify the filing requirements and to make the act more certain.
Lt Cdr Tomy became First Indian to Circumnavigate Globe Solo and Non-Stop
Published on: 08-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 56 people agreed Lt Cdr Abhilash Tomy became the first Indian to Circumnavigate Globe Solo and Non-Stop on a sail boat. On return he was welcomed by the President of India.
Lalit Suri Hospitality Group Conferred With National Award for Excellence 2011-12
Published on: 08-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 14 people agreed The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group was conferred with the National Award for Excellence in Hospitality Education 2011-12 on 5 April 2013.
Union Government approved Decision to Double the Number of Judges in next 5 years
Published on: 08-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 34 people agreed The decision of doubling the number of judges in Indian courts was approved by Prime Minister and with this the number judges will reach to 37000 in 5 years.
Rupesh Shah Won ONGC 12th Asian Billiards championship
Published on: 08-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 43 people agreed Rupesh Shah, the world champion won the 12th Asian Billiards championship at Indore Tennis Club, Indore on 7 April 2013. He defeated Alok Kumar 6-4.
SBI to discontinue Free Accident Insurance Cover from July 2013
Published on: 08-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 25 people agreed India's largest bank SBI will discontinue a free accident insurance cover given to its home and car loan customers from July 2013.
Minister of I&B an Indoor Shooting Range in Narangwal, Ludhiana
Published on: 08-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 7 people agreed The Minister of I&B, Manish Tiwari on 6 April 2013 inaugurated an Indoor Shooting Range in Govind National College in Narangwal, Ludhiana.
Two-Day International Workshop on Green National Accounting for India Concluded
Published on: 08-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 33 people agreed Two-day International Workshop on Green National Accounting for India finished in New Delhi on 6 April 2013.
CBI given the Charge to Probe into Rhino Killing in Assam
Published on: 08-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 14 people agreed CBI has taken up charge of probe into the poaching incidences of Rhinos in Assam. The no. of cases to be probed and timeframe of investigation is not known.
Rajasthan Government launched Free Essential Diagnostic Tests Scheme
Important for Exam: 48 people agreed On the occasion of World Health Day, State Government of Rajasthan introduced a scheme of free essential diagnostic tests in government hospitals.
Nuclear Capable Agni-II Missile was Successfully Test-Fired
Published on: 07-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 69 people agreed The medium range nuclear capable Agni-II missile was on 7 April 2013 successfully test-fired with a strike range of more than 2000 km from the Wheeler Island.
SAIL signed MoU with KSIDC and KMML for Setting Up Titanium Project in Kerala
Published on: 07-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 40 people agreed Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Government of Kerala PSEs for setting up a Titanium Project in Kerala.
India Strengthened Ties in Steel and Mining with Tanzania
Published on: 07-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 55 people agreed Government of India and the Government of Tanzania signed a Letter of Intent(LoI) on 6 April 2013 to promote steel industry
International Workshop on Green National Accounting for India Concluded in New Delhi
Published on: 07-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 27 people agreed A 2 day International Workshop on Green National Accounting for India Concluded in New Delhi on 6 April 2013.
World Health Day was Celebrated: Focus on High Blood Pressure
World health day was celebrated on 7 April 2013. The theme for 2013 was high blood pressure.
The Latest Talks on Irans Nuclear Programme Ended without Agreement
Published on: 07-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 24 people agreed The latest talks on Iran's nuclear programme ended without agreement on 6 April 2013 after a two-day meeting in Kazakhstan.
Visa on Arrival facility for Senior Citizens of Pakistan initiated at Attari/Wagah Check-Post
Published on: 06-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 33 people agreed Indian on 1 April 2013 started Visa on Arrival (VoA) facility for the Senior Citizens of Pakistan...
UN Human Rights Chief asked US to close Guantanamo Prison Camp with Immediate Effect
Published on: 06-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 34 people agreed The UN Human Rights Chief called on US to close down its Guantanamo prison camp with immediate effect that it started during bush administration in 2002.
Raninder Singh re-elected as the President of National Rifle Association of India
Published on: 06-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 26 people agreed National Rifle Association of India elected Raninder Singh as President and D.V.S. Rao as the new Secretary General on 6 April 2013.
Climate Change and Industrial Fishing Benefiting Beaufort Island Adlie Penguin: Study
Published on: 06-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 22 people agreed Scientists from the University of Minnesota unveiled that climate change and industrial fishing can be a cause of benefit for the penguins.
Laser powered Camera System that can Capture Objects at Long Distances Developed
Published on: 06-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 30 people agreed Camera based on time-of-flight technology of imaging was developed by the researchers in April 2013. The Camera can take image from a distance of a kilometer.
Indian Women's Cricket Team Won the Twenty20 International Series against Bangladesh
Published on: 06-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 19 people agreed The Indian women's cricket team clean-sweeped the T20 International series against Bangladesh with 3-0 in Vadodara in the final match on 5 April 2013.
SAARC Ministerial Level Meet on Poverty concluded in Nepal
Published on: 06-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 66 people agreed SAARC Ministerial Level Meet on Poverty concluded on 5 April 2013 in Nepal. The member nations decided on formulation of the Common Poverty Reduction Strategy.
Nomination Papers for General Elections of Former Pakistani President Musharraf Rejected
Published on: 06-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 10 people agreed Pervez Musharrafs nomination papers from one of the 4 parliamentary seats -Karachi, Islamabad, Chitral and Kasur were rejected by Pakistani Election Commission.
Rahi Sarnobat Clinched Gold at ISSF World Cup in 25-M Pistol Event
Published on: 06-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 25 people agreed Rahi Sarnobat clinched the first gold for India in International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Korea on 5 April 2013.
DBT Scheme to be expanded to 78 more Districts from July 2013
Important for Exam: 71 people agreed Expansion of the Direct Benefits Transfers (DBT) to 78 more districts was approved by the National Committee on DBT that is chaired by Manmohan Singh.
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare launched National Programme for Elderly
Published on: 06-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 46 people agreed The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare launched National Programme for the Health Care of Elderly for addressing health-related issues of elderly.
Ministry of I&B Reconstituted the Central Press Accreditation Committee
Published on: 06-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 13 people agreed The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting reconstituted the Central Press Accreditation Committee (CPAC) on 4 April 2013.
Website launched on Babu Jagjivan Ram on his 106th Birth Anniversary
Published on: 06-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 24 people agreed A website on Babu Jagjibvan Ram was launched by the Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment on 5 April 2013, his 106th Birth Anniversary.
Union Government of India Sanctioned 4065.81 Crore Rupees for Water Pollution Control
Published on: 06-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 21 people agreed For exercising pollution abatement schemes of rivers and lakes in different states, the Union Government of India sanctioned 4065.81 crore rupees.
ICSI National Awards for Excellence in Corporate Governance for 2012 Presented
ICSI with former CJI, Justice M. N. Venkatachaliah on 5 April 2013 presented the ICSI National Awards for Excellence in Corporate Governance -2012.
S Gopalakrishnan elected as new President of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Published on: 05-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 54 people agreed S Gopalakrishnan, the co-founder and Executive Co-Chairman of Infosys, on 5 April 2013 was elected as the President of the industry body (CII) for the year 2013-14.
Union Government achieved FY13 Revised Tax Collection Target
Published on: 05-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 82 people agreed Union government in the Month of March 2013 announced that it has met its revised tax collection target for 2012-13.
CGHS enhanced its Facilities for PIB Accredited Media Persons
Published on: 05-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 14 people agreed The facilities provided to the PIB accredited journalists under CGHS was liberalized by the Government of India. More benefits are added to the scheme.
India and Singapore Signed Memorandum of Understanding on Air Services
Published on: 05-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 28 people agreed India and Singapore on 2 April 2013 signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bilateral air services arrangement.
SAIL signed MoU with KSIDC and KMML for setting up a Titanium Project
Published on: 05-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 27 people agreed SAIL on 4 April 2013 signed a MoU with KSIDC and KMML for setting up of a Titanium Project as Joint Venture. This will enhance the economy of Kerala.
Renowned Historian Professor Bratindra Nath Mukherjee Died
Published on: 05-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 17 people agreed Historian Bratindra Nath Mukherjee died at his residence in Kolkata on 4 April 2013. He was a Padma Shree Awardee, a renowned epigraphist and numismatist.
SOI filed compliant of violating the Indian Policy Guidelines of Mapping against Google
Published on: 05-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 36 people agreed Survey of India launched a complaint against Google against its contest Mapathon 2013 conducted between 12 February to 25 March 2013.
Connecticut signed Gun Control Legislation after Newtown Massacre
Published on: 05-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 17 people agreed Connecticut's state legislature passed the measures on 4 April 2013, which include America's first registry of gun offenders.
US Scientists identified Genetic Markers of Alzheimers Risk
Published on: 05-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 16 people agreed US Scientists in the first week of April 2013 identified Genetic markers that could help in detecting Alzheimers disease.
Roger Ebert, the Pulitzer Prize-Winning Critic for Chicago Sun-Times Died
Published on: 05-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 16 people agreed Roger Ebert of Sun-Times and the film critic, died at the age of 70 years on 4 April 2013 at Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago.
Odisha Legislative Assembly adopted a Resolution for Special Category Status
Published on: 05-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 52 people agreed The Odisha Legislative Assembly on 4 April 2013 unanimously adopted a resolution requesting the Centre to award special category status to the state.
China Mobile and Vodafone Formed Consortium to Bid for Mobile Licences in Burma
Published on: 05-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 18 people agreed China Mobile and Vodafone on 4 April 2013 announced that they formed a consortium in order to bid for the mobile licences in Burma.
Exhaled Breath can be as Unique as a Fingerprint: Study
Published on: 05-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 17 people agreed Study conducted by Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich found out that metabolites in exhaled breath can be unique as the fingerprints.
NIA filed a Charge Sheet against 26/11 Mastermind Abu Jundal
Published on: 05-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 7 people agreed NIA filed a chargesheet against Abu Jundal in the Patiala House Court of New Delhi and accused him for recruiting people to join LeT, the terror outfit.
Facebook Released New Software Called Home for Android Phones
Published on: 05-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 15 people agreed Facebook on 4 April 2013 released the software called Home, which puts the feeds from Facebook on Android phones home screen.
SC ordered Centre and States to make Punishment for Traffic Rules Violation Harsher
Important for Exam: 20 people agreed SC ordered Central and State Governments to restrict use of red beacons by VIPs and to make harsh laws by amendments to punish the violators of traffic rules.
Raymond Lane Resigned as HPs Chairman; Ralph Whitworth Took over as Interim Chairman
Published on: 05-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 11 people agreed Hewlett-Packard or HP announced on 4 April 2013 that its chairman Raymond Lane was resigning from the office. Ralph Whitworth will be interim chairman.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved de-control of Sugar
Published on: 05-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 60 people agreed CCEA decided to de-control sugar by doing away the levy-sugar mechanism on it. Govt. decision also dismantled the regulated release mechanism.
Railway Minister Inaugurated International Conference on Dedicated Freight Corridor
Published on: 05-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 9 people agreed The Minister of Railways inaugurated International Conference on Dedicated Freight Corridor Challenges and Opportunities on 4 April 2013 in New Delhi.
Treaty on Legal and Judicial Cooperation Signed Between India and Azerbaijan
Published on: 05-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 37 people agreed Union Minister of Law & Justice of India and Minister of Justice of Azerbaijan signed a Treaty on Legal and Judicial Cooperation on 4 April 2013.
CCEA approved Four Laning of Jorhat to Demow section of NH-37 in Assam
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs gave its approval for the four laning of the JorhatDemow section of National Highway-37 in the state of Assam.
Houston Open 2013: American DA Points won the Tournament
Published on: 04-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 16 people agreed American DA Points won the Houston Open 2013 on 1 April 2013.
Narendra Kumar Verma appointed Director for Exploration of ONGC
Published on: 04-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 39 people agreed Narendra Kumar Verma on 4 April 2013 was appointed as the new director of the state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corps (ONGC) Exploration.
TWIC Appointed Project Management Agency for Water Treatment
Published on: 04-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 9 people agreed The Tamil Nadu Water Investment Company made the project management agency on behalf of the Government for water treatment and recycling for industry.
CCEA approved Special Infrastructure Scheme in LWE affected States
Published on: 04-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 27 people agreed The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs(CCEA) on 2 April 2013 approved the proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs for continuation of the Scheme for Special Infrastructure (SIS)
NTPC and Ministry of Power signed Memorandum of Understanding 2013-14
Published on: 04-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 22 people agreed NTPC and Ministry of Power signed MOU 2013-14. As per the MOU, NTPC shall strive to generate 242 BU during the year.
Government of India inaugurated the Tagore Centre for Global Thought at London
Published on: 04-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 14 people agreed Union Ministry of Culture, Government of India inaugurated the Tagore Centre for Global Thought at London
China, Russia and Pakistan held talk on Afghanistan Situation
Published on: 04-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 30 people agreed Russia, China and Pakistan held talks for enhancement of coordination in Afghanistan after withdrawal of NATO Forces in 2014 at Beijing on 3 April 2013.
Sikkim State Annual Plan for 2013-14 Finalized at 2060 Crore Rupees
Published on: 04-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 8 people agreed The Annual Plan for the year 2013-14 for the state of Sikkim was finalized on 3 April 2013. The plan size was agreed at 2060 crore rupees
India signed Enhanced Air Services Agreement with Singapore
Published on: 04-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 23 people agreed India and Singapore on 2 April 2013 signed an enhanced air services agreement to build on the existing 216 weekly flights and meet the growing demand for air connectivity.
US Government launched a New Research Initiative Called BRAIN
Published on: 04-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 53 people agreed US government on 3 April 2013 announced a new research initiative called Brain (Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies)
Oscar Winner Author Ruth Prawer Jhabvala died in New York
Published on: 04-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 18 people agreed Oscar Winning Screenplay Writer, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala died in New York on 3 April 2013. She was the winner of two Academy Awards.
SC expressed Concern over Sale of Gutka despite of Ban Imposed by Union Government
Published on: 04-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 34 people agreed SC issued notice to the Principal Health Secretaries of States and Union Territories on compliance of rules banning gutka sale and manufacture.
Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar appointed Chief Justice for High Court of Himachal Pradesh
Published on: 04-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 39 people agreed President appointed Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar as the Chief Justice of HP High Court in exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (1) of Article 217.
Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer detected Scope for Dark Matter in the Space
Published on: 04-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 29 people agreed Observations from experiment on ISS confirmed a strange antimatter signal, which can be Dark Matter but it failed to take us closer to an explanation.
The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee Visited Mauritius for Two Days
Published on: 03-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 75 people agreed Pranab Mukherjee visited Mauritius from 11 March 2013 to 13 March 2013. He was the Chief Guest at 45th Independence Day of Mauritius.
Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd and Reliance Communications Signed 1200 Crore Definitive Agreement
Important for Exam: 43 people agreed Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd and Reliance Communications on 2 April 2013 signed a 1200 crore Rupees definitive agreement to roll out the 4G services.
President of India was on Two-Day Visit to Mauritius: Major Deals Signed
Published on: 03-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 51 people agreed The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee visited Mauritius from 11 March 2013 to 13 March 2013. During the visit, three main MoUs were signed.
Tagore Centre Inaugurated in London for Enhancing Tagore-Related Works Globally
Published on: 03-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 32 people agreed Chandresh Kumari Katoch, the Minister of Culture, on 2 April 2013 inaugurated the Tagore Centre for Global Thought at India Institute of Kings College, London.
MoU Signed Between NTPC and Ministry Of Power for 2013-14 Financial Year
Published on: 03-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 27 people agreed The National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd (NTPC) and Ministry of Power (MOP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) 2013-14 on 2 April 2013.
Olive Crown Awards 2013: Grey Worldwide Won Agency of the Year Award
Published on: 03-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 50 people agreed Olive Crown Awards 2013 took place in Mumbai on 1 April 2013. Grey Worldwide was awarded with Agency of the year title.
NTPC Signed Three Loan Agreements Worth 1870 Crore Rupees with Three Banks
The National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd signed three loan agreements worth 1870 crore Rupees on 2 April 2013 to part finance its capital expenditure.
Government of Gujarat Introduced Lokayukta Bill in State Assembly
Published on: 02-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 33 people agreed The state government of Gujarat on 2 April 2013 introduced a bill in the Gujarat assembly which Places restrictions on the primacy of the chief justice.
Infosys signed Five year agreement with European Energy Trading House
Published on: 02-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 42 people agreed Infosys on 2 April 2013 signed a five-year agreement with a European Energy Trading House, RWE Supply & Trading (RWEST).
Nasdaq to Buy ESpeed Platform From BGC for 750 Million Dollar
Published on: 02-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 26 people agreed Nasdaq OMX Group Inc. (NDAQ) in the month of March 2013 announced that it will buy eSpeed, the electronic trading system for U.S. Treasuries.
World Autism Awareness Day Observed Across the World for Raising Awareness towards Autism
Published on: 02-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 55 people agreed The United Nations General Assembly had declared 2 April as the World Autism Awareness Day. This day highlights the needs of autistic children and adults.
Jammu and Kashmir won FE Indias Best Bank Award 2012-13
Published on: 02-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 72 people agreed J&K Bank on 26 March 2013 won the prestigious FE Indias Best Banks Award -2012-13 in recognition of its strong fundamentals and dynamic growth model.
G.V. Prasad, Son-in-Law of Founder Anji Reddy, Appointed as CEO of Dr Reddys Laboratories
Published on: 02-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 30 people agreed Dr Reddys Laboratories on 1 April 2013 appointed G.V. Prasad, the son -in-law of founder Anji Reddy, as the Chief Executive Officer of the company.
Italian Archeologists Discovered the Gate to Hell from Ruins in Turkey
Published on: 02-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 39 people agreed Italian archeologists discovered the gate to hell from ruins in Turkey. The research was conducted by University of Salento archelogists.
GAIL Signed deal with US firm for LNG liquefaction terminal
Published on: 02-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 35 people agreed State-run GAIL (India) Ltd on 1 April 2013 signed a deal of 2.3-million-tonne (mt) capacity in the Cove Point LNG liquefaction terminal project at Lusby in Maryland, US.
Odisha celebrated Utkal Divas marking its 77th Foundation Day
Published on: 02-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 14 people agreed The 77th foundation day of Odisha was celebrated across the State on 1 April 2013
L&T Bagged Order Worth 5689 Crore Rupees from Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd
Published on: 02-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 25 people agreed L&T bagged the order worth 5689 crore Rupees from Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd to set up super critical thermal power project.
Two Tribal Women to Contest Polls for the First Time in Pakistan
Important for Exam: 9 people agreed Two tribal women from Fata and Pata in Pakistan filed nominations for participation in general elections scheduled for 11 May 2013.
IVRCL Limited Signed Definite Agreements with TRIL Roads to Sell Three Highway Projects
Published on: 02-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 16 people agreed IVRCL Limited on 29 March 2013 announced that it signed definite agreements with TRIL Roads Private Limited for monetizing its BOT assets.
Samsung Emerged the Most Popular Brand in Emerging Markets; Beats Nokia and Apple: Survey
Published on: 02-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 35 people agreed An online survey conducted by Upstream revealed that in developing markets 32% people preferred Samsung over Nokia (22%), Apple (21%) and Blackberry (10%).
M F Farooqui took over charge as Secretary of Department of Telecom
Published on: 01-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 32 people agreed M F Farooqui on 1 April 2013 took over charge as the secretary of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
Andhra Pradesh Government launched Online Services named Parishkaram for Entrepreneurs
Published on: 01-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 44 people agreed Andhra Pradesh Government on 1 April 2013 launched the AP Industrial Infrastructure Corporations online services for entrepreneurs and grievance redressal syste m.
Union Tourism Ministry Approved Tourism Project from Maharashtra
Union Tourism Minister K. Chiranjeevi on 1 April 2013 approved a tourism Project that was received from the State Government of Maharashtra
Core Sector Growth Slumped by 2.5 Percent in February 2013
Published on: 01-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 45 people agreed The production of eight core sector industries decreased by 2.5 percent in the month of February 2013, for the first time in 2012-13 financial year.
President of Egypt Mohamed Morsy was on three days Visit to India in March 2013
Published on: 01-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 52 people agreed The President of Egypt Mohamed Morsy visited India from 18 March 2013 to 20 March 2013 accompanying his senior ministers as well as business delegation.
Sea Ice of Antarctica Increasing Despite Warming Global Climate: Study
Published on: 01-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 69 people agreed A team of scientists from KNMI in De Bilt explained in their recent study that the reason for expansion of sea ice of Antarctica is climate change.
Andy Murray won the ATP Miami Masters 2013 by defeating David Ferrer
Published on: 01-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 42 people agreed British second seed Andy Murray on 31 March 2013 won the ATP Miami Masters by defeating Spanish third seed David Ferrer by 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/1) in Miami, Florida.
Gujarat Defeated Punjab to Clinch Syed Mushtaq Ali Twenty20 Championship Title
Published on: 01-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 18 people agreed Gujarat clinched the Syed Mushtaq Ali Twenty20 Championship title after defeating Punjab in the six-wicket victory on 31 March 2013 at Holkar Stadium, Indore.
India Post to Establish Third Automated Mail Processing Centre in Hyderabad
Published on: 01-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 91 people agreed India Post in the last week of March 2013 decided to establish third Automated Mail Processing Centre in Hyderabad by April 2013.
Supreme Court of India Rejected Novartis Patent Plea for Cancer Drug Called Glivec
Published on: 01-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 115 people agreed The Supreme Court of India on 1 April 2013 rejected the plea of Novartis, the Swiss drug maker, to patent the updated version of cancer drug called Glivec.
Russian Scientists Named a Prehistoric Fossil Called Ichthyosaurs after Vladimir Lenin
Published on: 01-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 49 people agreed Russian Scientists named a prehistoric fossil after the Russia's Communist revolution heros name- Vladimir Lenin. The fossil is called Leninia Stellans.

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European Space Telescope Herschel completed its Journey in Space

Haryana Government Raised cooking cost of Mid Day Meal Scheme

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Published on: 27-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 161 people agreed

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Published on: 25-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 86 people agreed

Largest Biogas Plant of the World Inaugurated in Finland

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Published on: 23-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 15 people agreed

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Published on: 22-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 17 people agreed

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Published on: 20-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 20 people agreed

First Test of Nirbhay Cruise Missile Achieved Partial Success

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Published on: 19-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 9 people agreed

National Policy for Children-2012 approved by the Union Cabinet of India

Published on: 18-APR-2013

Published on: 18-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 23 people agreed

Result of Venezuelas Presidential Election Declared Nicolas Maduro as Winner

UK Scientists produced a Disease-Resistant Piglet called Pig-26

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Published on: 16-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 19 people agreed

Allahabad High Court Nullified the District Status of Amethi

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Published on: 15-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 28 people agreed

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Published on: 12-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 13 people agreed

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Published on: 11-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 32 people agreed

UK Scientists developed Projectile to put Instruments in Antarctica

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Published on: 09-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 22 people agreed

Published on: 09-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 45 people agreed

Krishna Kumar Natrajan appointed as the New Chief of NASSCOM

Published on: 08-APR-2013

Published on: 08-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 86 people agreed

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Rejected New Anti-Blasphemy Law Demands of Islamists

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Published on: 07-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 30 people agreed

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Published on: 06-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 27 people agreed

Renowned Historian Professor Bratindra Nath Mukherjee Died

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Published on: 04-APR-2013 Important for Exam: 49 people agreed

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India Post to Establish Third Automated Mail Processing Centre in Hyderabad

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