Current Affairs – December 2013
1) East Timor film ‘Beatriz’s War’ bagged Golden Peacock award for Best Film at the 44th International Film Festival of India at Panaji, Goa. The film, directed by Bety Reis and Luigi Acquisto, is a passionate story of one woman’s conviction to remain true to the man she loves. 2) World AIDS Day was observed on 1 December every year across the globe to raise awareness about the HIV/ AIDS. The theme for the year 2013 is: Getting to Zero. 3) Tripura introduced for the first time in the country…
Current Affairs – November 2013
1 Kannur district in Kerala was declared India’s first zero landless district. Under the flagship scheme of the UDF(United Democratic Front) government, 11,103 landless families in Kannur have now become owners of land. 2. Justice Ajit Prakash Shah was apponted as the new Chairman of the 20th Law Commission of India after the resignation of Justice D. K. Jain. 3. Pillai, former Home Secretary was appointed as Chairman of MCS-SX. 4. Indian men's hockey team officially qualified for the Rabobank…
Current Affairs – October 2013
Virat Kohli became fastest century scorer (in 52 balls) of India on 16 October 2013 in One day International (ODI) held at Jaipur. He was the seventh fastest century scorer in ODI in the world. Marathi playwright and political thinker Govind P Deshpande died on 16 October 2013 due to age-related ailments. He was 75. RBI,increases the Repo rate by 25 basis points from percent to percent on 29 october 13. Arunendra Kumar was on 16 October 2013 appointed as…
Current Affairs – September 2013
Bhartiya Mahila Bank, the first nationalised bank for women expected to be operational from November 2013,In its first advertisement on 18 September 2013 announced that the Bharatiya Mahila Bank (BMB) will recruit 115 vacancies from female candidates only. Reserve Bank of India on 25 September 2013 banned zero per cent interest rate schemes for purchase of consumer goods. Former South African President Nelson Mandela on 22 September 2013 presented with a humanitarian achievement award for his contribution to South-South cooperation…
Current Affairs – August 2013
General Awareness (Current Affairs) Updates for August 2013 UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi launched Ahimsa Messenger Programme- an initiative to curb violence against women. Ahimsa Messenger is the initiative of the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development to address the violence against women in all forms through a mass movement by creating numerous Ahimsa Messengers in various parts of the country. The Lok Sabha passed the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2011, also called the Land Acquisition Bill. The aim of the bill…
Current Affairs – July 2013
Justice P Sathasivam has been sworn in as the new Chief Justice of India. President Pranab Mukherjee administered the oath of office and secrecy to Justice Sathasivam in a ceremony held at Rashtrpati Bhawan. He succeeded Altamas Kabir. Angelina Jolie Declared as the Highest Paid Actress of Hollywood by Forbes. She had the estimated earnings of 33 million US dollar. President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins signed the bill (Government’s Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill) into law. The bill permits abortions…
Current Affairs – June 2013
Rajiv Shukla resigned as the Chairman of the Indian Premiere League (IPL). He said he has decided to quit in the wake of recent controversies in the IPL Spot Fixing Scandal. NR Narayana Murthy has been re-elected as Executive Executive Chairman of the Board in Infosys. He would serve as board chairman for 5 years. Narayan Murthy was appointed as the chairman for the second time. Indian – origin diplomat Devanand Sharma appointed as a Australian envoy to Israel. A 37-year-old…
Current Affairs – May 2013
Ireland’s government unveiled the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill. It explains when life-saving abortions can be performed. Moreover, it’s a clarification of rights within the ambit of Current law. The bill mentioned clearly that anyone illegally involved in abortion could face a maximum 14-year prison sentence whether he is a doctor or a patient. Jenita Mary Nongkynrih, A young woman scientist from Meghalaya was selected for ISRO Young Scientist Award 2013 for her urban information system project in the North…
Current Affairs – April 2013
1) Britain's 'Iron Lady' and only woman prime minister, Margaret Thatcher died following a stroke at the age of 87. She led her Conservative Party for 11 years and held office from May 1979 to November 1990. 2) J&K Bank won the prestigious FE India’s Best Banks Award-2012-13 in recognition of its strong fundamentals and dynamic growth model. 3) Executive Co-Chairman of Infosys S Gopalakrishnan has been elected as the President of the industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). 4) Deputy Chairman of…
Current Affairs – March 2013
1) India and Republic of Portugal Signed a Social Security Agreement. The bilateral social security agreement would help in taking advantage of the emerging employment opportunities and strengthening the trade and investments between the two countries. 2) John Kerry Sworn-In As the 68th Secretary of State of the United States. John Kerry succeeded Hillary Rodham Clinton. 3) Rajeev Shahare was appointed as the new High Commissioner to Maldives. He replaced replacing D M Mulay. 4) The Vice President of India, M. Hamid Ansari released a book titled Walking…