February 2012 Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL
US To End Afgan Mission By 2013
The
President of US Barrack Obama was facing a tough time of re-election
campaign, as the strongest signal is that the White House wants to put
an end to wars. The US troops completed their withdrawal from Iraq in
Dec 2011. So the US Government plans to end combat operations in
Afghanistan in 2013 and shift to training program.
Face book Files For Historic IPO
A
social networking for huge Face book had filed an initial public
offering (IPO),Which could raise as much $10 billion and raise the
value of the company between $75billion and $10billion.It had more than
845million active users across the world .
Russia &China Vetoed The UN Security Council Resolution
Russia
& China on 4 Feb 2012 vetoed the UN Security Council resolution for
the second time in four months. The resolution condemns the Syria
regime’s on public uprising calls upon Present Basher Al Assad to abide
by the Arab league time-fame for political reforms in the country. The
frame for implementation of the resolution by Syria was increased from
15 days to 21 days
EU Wants 3rd World To Double Its Renewable Energy By 2030
The
European Union (EU) wants Countries meeting at a conference in the up
coming June under the UN’s Rio+2o mechanism to double their share of
renewable energy by 2030 under an International obligation. EU wants
countries like India to agree to double its energy efficiency levels
under an International understanding. All world leaders are to gather
in June for the United Nations Conference on sustainable development,
known as Rio+20 in policy circles.
Indonesia Became The 157th Country For Test-Ban Treaty
Indonesia
had formalized ratification of the nuclear test ban treaty on 6 Feb
2012 at the United Nation. The South-east Asia nuclear weapon free-zone
treaty commits ASEAN’s 10 members’ stakes not to develop, manufacture
or, otherwise acquire posses or has control over an atomic energy.
Moody’s Cut Rating Of Six European Countries
Moody’s
action follow those of standard & poor’s which downgraded rating of
six European countries, Italy Malta,Portugal,Slovakia and Slovenia all
had their rating cut by one notch with a negative outlook, while Spain
was cut by two notches to A3, with a negative outlook. Britain,
Australia and France could lose their triple’ A’ ratings as rating
agency Moody placed the countries on negative watch.
Pakistan To Grant MFN Status To India By 2012
Pakistan
on 15 Feb 2012 agreed liberal trade with India and conceded to put in
place a small negative list of goods by the end of the month where
imports will be restricted. By the year end even this negative list
expected to be phased out. A joint statement issued after bilateral
talks between commerce minister Anand Sharma and Markhdosm .Pakistan
will grant MFN status to India by October 2012.
Three New Nuclear Projects By Iran
Iran
on 15 Feb 2012 launched three nuclear projects including a fourth
generation ultra centrifuge, which is capable of enriching the uranium
faster than its earlier models. The first one was at the Iranian Atomic
Organisation Research Center in Tehran where Iran’s first home made
nuclear fuel rods were loaded into a medical reactor. This would be
used for production of two other projects in the Nathan plant in Central
Iran. Enriched uranium is a critical compound for both civil nuclear
power generation and nuclear weapons
China to Be Top Gold Consumer In 2012
According
to the World Gold Council ( WGC ) China had over taken India as the
country with greatest appetite for gold in 2012. Its Jewellery
investment demand reached 769.8 tonnes in 2011.Representing 82 % of
Indian’s level of demand for gold which was at 933.4 tonnes. The Chines
figure had only recently risen above the 50% mark in the gold market.
EU-US In Trade Tie- up
The
US and European countries had entered into a historic trade arrangement
that will pare way for organic products certified in the U.S or EU to
be sold in either region from 1 June 2012 To bring the two largest
organic producers and markets together to promote organic farming and is
valued at around $60billion. Germany stands as its contribution to the
organic market is $ 6billion.
Dow Chemicals Remain To Be Sponsor For London Olympics
The
International Olympic Committee ( IOC) on 16 Feb 2012 announced that
Dow Chemicals would remain a sponsor of the London Olympics. The
Indian Olympic Association had appealed to the IOC London Games
Organizing committee to withdraw the Dow’s sponsorship from the London
Olympics. The International Olympic Committee turned down the appeal of
IOC maintaining that Dow chemicals, the parent company of Union Carbide
had no role in the Bhopal gas tragedy in 1984. It insisted Dow
chemicals did not have any ownership stake in union carbide until 16 yrs
after the disaster and 12yrs after the USD 470 million compensation
agreements was approved by the supreme court of India.
Independent Evaluation Group On World Bank’s Crisis
A
phase -two study of the World Bank’s crisis response, presented in a
report, that the world Bank’s response to the global economic crisis.
Phase II was released on 23 Feb 2012. The report noted during its
responses to the worst financial economic crisis that hit the world
economy in 2008, the World Bank failed to adequately modify its lending
patterns as per the severity at the downturn across nations.
World’s Richest Country Qatar
Qatar
had the world’s highest per capita GDP Rs. 43,06733 , while the
economy grew by 19.40%, the fastest in the world . Qatar had been
proven reserves of both oil and natural gas. Qatar tops the list of
world’s richest countries by the Forbes magazine in 2012, with a small
citizen population of less than 17 lakh people. The Forbes magazine had
announced 182 countries ranking among these countries the world
richest country is Qatar ,in second place is Luxembourg, in third place
is Singapore, and Burundi, Liberia and Congo at the least places.
Qatar is the place where the next World football world cup is going to
be held in 2022.
N.Korea, Agreed To n-Moratorium’s
United
states officials confirmed that North Korea had agreed to halt nuclear
tests and activities and implement a moratorium on nuclear and
long-range missile development in exchange for a US package of
240,000metric tonnes of food aid. The agreement also includes suspension
of uranium enrichment activities at Yongbyon and also permission for
International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors to return and conform the
disablement of the 5-MW reactor and associated facilities.
Long List Of Millionaires In China’s Parliament
The
membership of the National Poeple’s Congress provides wealthy
businessmen on powerful platform and secure their support for the
communist party of China .The NPC, the chinese parliament and top
legislative body convenes in Beijing on March 5 for its annual session,
it will be bringing together not only China’s most powerful political
leaders but also some of the nation’s wealthiest individuals. The net
worth o f the 70 richest delegates at the NPC, was $89.8billion, the
country’s 3,000 Members’ legislative house.
INDIA & WORLD
NMDC Buys Coal, Iron Ore Mines From Overseas
India’s
largest iron ore producer NMDC, Which had acquired a 50% stake in the
Australian iron ore firm Legacy Iron ore recently. To acquire more from
overseas mines, one each in Russia, Brazil, Mozambique and Australia.
India :Don’t Want Change Of Rule In Syria
India
had taken decision to vote in favour of the UN Security Council
resolution on Syria by stating that it does not want a regime change in
the turmoil-ridden Arab country. The draft resolution was supported by
13 of the 15 members of the UN Security council when it was voted on 4
Feb 2012. Russia and China used their vote power to block the
resolution. By Russia and China backing the security council, the syrian
regime had stepped up armed attacks against protesters in the embattled
city.
$250m Credit For Mauritius
India
had announced an economic package which includes a line of credit of
$250million and a grant of $ 20million to Mauritius with whom it had
traditionally enjoyed warm and friendly ties. The two sides also signed a
slew of agreements and MoUs. The two sides will provide a frame work
for cooperation in the field of science and technology.
India & China Call For New “Flexible” Ties
Indian
& Chinese leaders on 8 Feb 2012 had laid out a new roadmap for
bilateral ties calling for a ”Flexible and imaginative” approach in
2012 to minimise the effect of persisting political irritants, such
as border disputes and Tibet. External Affairs minister S.M.Krishna who
on 8 Feb inaugurated India’s new $10million embassy, which he had
described as turning a new page in ties and underscored India’s
willingness to calm sources of tension.
India & China Set Bilateral Trade Target $100b
India
& China had set up an ambitious bilateral trade target of
$100billion by 2015 compared to last yrs record figure of $74billion,
External Affairs Minister S.M,Krishna said Bilateral Economic &
Trade Cooperation had witnessed a robust growth rate. India will
continue to carry forward the positive momentum in ties.
India & Saudi Agreed to Set Up Joint Working Group
India
& Saudi Arabia on 13 Feb 2012 agreed to set up a joint working
group on defense cooperation during the visit of Defense Minister
A.K.Antony. The two sides held wide range talks about combating
terrorism and piracy and cooperation in regional affairs.
Pakistan May Be Allowed To Invest In India
India
may allow investments from Pakistan into the country; Government
Sources said the commerce ministry had proposed to the finance minister
to exempt Pakistan from the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA)
Regulations. This is being seen as a move to strengthen bilateral
economic relation between the two countries.
India Seeks Oil From Saudi-Arabia
India
had sought additional five million tonnes of crude oil from Saudi-
Arabia as its second largest oil supplier Iran faces action from US
& Israel over the Islamic nations nuclear programmed. Saudi-Arabia
is the biggest supplier of crude oil to India followed by Iran, Iraq and
Nigeria. India buys 27million tonnes of crude oil per annum from
Saudi-Arabia while its annual import from Iran is about 17million
tonnes.
India & Pakistan Extended Agreement On Reducing Risk From Nuclear Accidents
India
& Pakistan on 21 Feb 2012 agreed to extend the agreement related to
nuclear weapons for another five years, in accordance with article 8 of
the agreement between the two countries. The agreement had come into
force on 21 Feb 2007 for an initial duration of five years.
India To Set Up Engagement With Arab World
India
will set up its mutilateral engagement with the Arab world in the up
coming months with a series of events that will include a visit to Cairo
by the External Affairs Minister S.M.Krishna to confabulate with the
Arab League and to re-engage Egypt, which is stepping out of the rigid
policy confines of the Mubarak era.
Canada, India For Nuclear Ties
The
civil nuclear cooperation agreement between India and Canada closes,
the two countries could cooperate in looking at third markets requiring
nuclear technology for energy purpose. The two nations realizing the
importance and the value of strong bilateral relations. The best
indicator of the improved ties was the civil nuclear cooperation
agreement signed by the Prime ministers of both the countries in
2010.Canada would be able to sell uranium, nuclear supplies and
equipment to India soon.
NTPC To Supply 250MW Power To Bangladesh
The
country’s largest electricity producer NTPC is going to supply 250MW
power to Bangladesh from the unallocated quota, a move that will help
strengthen trade ties between the two nations.
NATIONAL
On 2G Spectrum, Supreme Court Cancels 122 Licenses
The
Supreme Court on Feb 2 2012 cancelled 122 2G licenses granted during
the period of former communication minister A. Raja Jan 2008. The 2G
spectrum scandal involved officials in the Government illegally
undercharging mobiles telephony companies for frequency allocation
licenses.The shortfall between the money collected and the money which
the law mandated to be collected isEstimated to be Rs.176,645crore. As
the grants of these licenses is illegal and blamed the Governmentfor its
flawed’ first come first served’ policy, and imposes a fine of 5crore
for each on 3 telecomcompanies which offloaded their shares after
getting the licenses.
46,800 Indians Died Of Malaria
Malaria
deaths in India is more than 40 times higher than what is presently
estimated.New research published in the Lancet shows that malaria kills
1.2million people worldwide each year-twice as high as the figure in
the world malaria report -2011. In India, it is estimated that
4,800″Malaria deaths in children younger than 5 yrs and 42,000 malaria
deaths in those aged 5 yrs or older” for the year 2010 as against 19,000
malaria deaths in children younger than 5 yrs and 87,000malaria deaths
in those aged 5yrs or older in 2002. Globally, 42% of all malaria deaths
occur in older,children & adults. 20% deaths are in 15-49 age
groups.
Major NREGA Reforms To Be Done
Congress
Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Feb 2 2012 said that their had been several
complaints of corruption & irregularities regarding rural jobs
schemes, MGNREGA. To make immediate reforms in the scheme, the rural
development minister Jairam Ramesh told in the MGNREGA conference that
the CAG would also look into the expenditure under the scheme and also
the payments of wages in time for workers .
In India, Record Of 14 lakh Cancer Cases
India
records high of 14 lakh new cases per annum. World Cancer Day, being
observed on 4 Feb every year that over 12.7million people receive
cancer diagnosis and 7.6million people die from these disease every
year. Nowadays cancer had become lifestyle of the person that is to
blame, much like in the case of diabetes and Hypertension.
Yuvraj Singh Confirmed Cancer
Yuvraj
Singh, Who played a key role in India’s ODI World Cup triumph in 2011,
had been confirmed with lung cancer had been diagnosed that the tumor
was cancerous in his left lung.
The Most Happiest People Reside In Three Countries
According
to a poll conducted by global research company IPCo’s, the happiest
people of the world reside in Indonesia, India and Mexico. The survey
measured comparative depth and intensity of happiness among country
citizens and the world . As world was a happier place than in 2007 as
22% of global citizens were found to be happy in state of mind,
Indians were among the happiest on the planet. On a national level,
Indonesia had the highest proportion of happiest people with 51%,
followed by India and Mexico with 43% each.
India‘s Lakshya-I Successfully Test Flown
India’s
indigenously developed micro-light pilot less target aircraft (PTA)
Lakshya-I was successfully test flown from Integrated Test Range at
Chandipur near Balasore on 8 Feb 2012. Lakshya, a sub-sonic, re-usable
aerial target system is remote controlled from the ground and designed
to import training to both air borne and air defense pilots. The (PTA)
had been developed by India’s Aeronautic Development Establishment
(ADE), Bangalore to perform discreet aerial reconnaissance of battle
field and target acquisition.
Approval Of The National Data Sharing & Accessibility Policy
The
Union cabinet of India on 9 Feb 2012 approved the national data sharing
& accessibility policy (NDSAP 2012) to facilitate access to central
Government owned shareable data & information and also national
planning & development.
Special Commemorative Stamp
President
Pratibha Patil on 9 Feb 2012 released a special commemorative stamp to
mark the golden jubilee of the India International Centre (IIC) in New
Delhi. This centre plays a major role in promoting awareness and
creating public opinion. The stamp priced at five rupees promoted the
nation image and depicts the rich diverse culture of the country.
Missile Interceptor Tested Successfully
Indian
Defense Scientist on 10 Feb 2012 successfully demonstrated an
indigenous ballistic missile from the Odisha coast; an air defense
missile successfully tracked, hit and destroyed an incoming ballistic
missile at a height of 15km and range of 35km, according to the defense
research and development organization.
India‘s First Vessel Traffic Service Dedicated To Nation
In
Gujarat, India’s first highly sophisticated vessel traffic service was
dedicated to the nation in Kandla. Sixteen thousand square km of Gulf of
Kutch are now under strict vigilance by this ultra modern radar system,
which is the first and the largest radar surveillance system on Indian
coast.
Announcement Of New Telecom Policy
The
new telecom policy was announced by communication minister Kapil Sibal
on 15 Feb 2012. The key policy measures are aimed at reassuring
incumbent operations who had been seeking clarity in rules at a time
when the Government is making every possible effort to put the
cam-tainted telecom sector back on track. Telecom companies operating in
the same region will be allowed to share 2g spectrum. All future
allocation of airwaves will only be through auctions.Also, future
licenses will be declined from spectrum and companies must buy bandwidth
at market rates.
Sahara Back As Sponsor
The
deadlock between the board of control for cricket in India and the
Sahara group ended on 16 Feb with the board agreeing to most of the
corporates demands. The Sahara owned franchise Pune warriors will
continue to play in the Indian premier League, with the board
reactivating its unspent auction purse of $16m. From both side a joint
statement was given to extent the IPL trading windows till 29 Feb to
give Pune warriors the opportunity to negotiate with other franchises.
Tore- activate the auctionpurse of Pune warriors so that they can take
more players. To start the arbitration proceedings subjectto the consent
of others franchisers BCCI had agreed to allow Pune warriors to play
five overseasplayers in non-availability of Yuvraj Singh.
“India’s success Had Inspired The World” WHO
An,
announcement was made by the health & family planning minister
Glulam Nabi Azad at the 12th Polio summit 2012, held in New Delhi, That
the World Health Organisation (WHO) has removed India from the list of
polio-ridden countries. Suggesting that the wild polio virus had been
totally eliminated from the environment. And India had successfully
completed an entire year without an incidence of polio. However, India
will have to remain polio free for two more years before it is declared
polio-free by the WHO. There were only four countries in the WHO endemic
list including Pakistan, Nigeria and Afghanistan.
Government To Set Up National Internet Scanning Agency
The
Government is setting up an Internet Scanning agency which will seek to
monitor all web traffic passing through internet service providers in
the country.
India To Set Up 20 N-Reactors
To
boost up the nuclear energy in the country, the Nuclear Power
Corporation of India Ltd plans to set up 20 nuclear reactors in
different states. They will be ready during the 12th five years plan and
the new plants will come up, among other places, at Kovvada in
Andhrapradesh. The nuclear energy production in the country has now
touched 32,000 million units.
Survey Of India To Bring New Set Of Maps
The
survey of India is all set to bring out a new set of maps with never
before details like, open spaces, rocky areas, important buildings and
landmarks, roads and even power lines passing through an area soon. One
of the first such maps brought out by it’s as part of a pilot project
was displayed during an exhibition.
STATES
Chennai-Based Heymath To Se”Maths Face book”
In
2005, American writer Thomas Friedman was impressed with Chennai-based
online Mathematics education platform Heymath. If Friedman were to
describe its aspirations at present he could make,’ math’s face book’
for ,Hey math, which had former IMFchief economist Raghuram Rajan and
entrepreneur Jerry Rao on its advisory board, to launch a social net
working site for mathematics the first of its kind ,within three months.
Symbolically, it is happening in 2012 the National mathematics year in
India. The math’s social network to be called as ‘Teaching Tomorrow’
will be separate non – profit venture.
Gujarat Ranked Top In Investment Proposal
Gujarat
topped the list of most preferred business destination in India in year
2011. According to associated chambers of commerce & industry of
India report, released on 13 Feb 2012 Gujarat at the end of 2012 got the
total investment proposal worth of Rs. 16.28lakh crore. Gujarat
recorded 13.52% stake in the total line investment proposals worth
Rs.1.20.34 lakh crore in the country in the yr 2011.
High Level IT Security Policy In A.P
A
high level IT security policy had been proposed for the Government of
Andhra pradesh . A committee had been formed to formulate the policy
with members from the formationTechnology and communications
department, Nasscom, National Informatics centre; Data centre Operator,
The operator of the state data centre, and Wipro and Security
specialists from Cyber security works. This draft will be made available
by March 10 2012 and circulated to all stake holders. This decision was
taken at a high level committee meeting for reviewing the issue of
hacking of Government websites at the A.P State Data Centre recently
A.P Village Girl In World Cup Team
International
Kabaddi player, R.Nagalakshmi who hails from the remote Inkollu village
in prakasam district, will hog the lime might in the women’s world cup
to be held in Patna in March.
LPG Terminal Soon In Ennore
The
LPG terminal project of Indian oil Petronas Pvt Ltd in Ennore, about
30km from Chennai, will be completed in all respects by the first week
of next month to receive the first consignment. Apart from the
imbalance in LPG demand supply in T.M, the terminal would cater to
industrial consumers and also help the company foray into auto LPG
dispensing.
Tirumala Museum To Showcase Lord Venkateswara’s Jewels
The
Tirumala thirupathi Davasthanams TDD is exploring the possibility of
putting the precious ornaments of Lord Venkateswara’s on display at the
S.V.museum .
UP Elections In Seven Phases
The
Legislative Assembly elections were held in Uttarpradesh in seven
phases for 403 seats. The first phase polling was held on 8 Feb for 55
seats. The second phase polling was held on 11Feb for 56 seats. The
third phase polling was held on 15 Feb for 56 seats . The fourth phase
was held on 19 for 56 seats . The fifth phase was held on 23 for 49
seats .The sixth phase was held on 28 for 68 seats and last phase will
be held on3 march 2012. and the results will be announced on 6 March
2012.
A.P State Budget For Yr 2012-13
Andhra
Pradesh Finance minister A. Ramanarayan Reddy had presented Rs,
1.45Lakh crore budget for the financial year 2012-13 in the assembly on
16 Feb 2012.The Government estimates a revenue surplus of Rs.
4,444crorre the fiscal deficit of Rs. 20,000 crore, the latter at 2.5 %
GSDP .The overall state debt is likely to go up to Rs. 1,60 191crore for
2012-13 against Rs 1,39,668 crore for 2011-12. And category wise
distribution of the fund as follows .
Rajiv
Yuva Kiranalu - 150 crore , Indira Jala Prad – 18,000crore ,
Electricity – 5,937crore, Housing – 2,302crore, Interest to farmer &
women – 1,075crore, IT Sector – 150crore, Sports – 120crore,
Transportation – 5,302crore,Home – -4,832crore ,RTC – 5,032crore,CM
Fund- 600crore, Education -15,132crore,Irrigation – 15,010crore ,
Agriculture- 3,175.
CONFERENCES
National Conference On Governance
The
national conference on Governance’ was held on 29 Jan 2012 at the NCUI
auditorium in New Delhi, organized by the Foundation for peace, Harmony
&Good Governance in association with global steel.
IACTS 58th Conference
The
58th annual meeting of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and
Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS) was held from 8 to 12 Feb 2012 in Kolkata had
focused on rising incidence of heart diseases and remedies. The four
day meet of the cardiac surgeons would be synchronized by the joint
workshop with the European Association for cardiac thoracic surgery. For
the first time in India, the original research work on genetics causes
of heart diseases and diabetic will be presented. And also the first
even demonstration of the recent version of the Artificial Heart
‘Heartmate II’.
International Diamond Conference
The
10th International Kimberlite conference meeting was held from 6 to 11
Feb 2012 at Bangalore(GSI). It is the first time to conduct the
conference in India .
15th National Conference On e- Governance In Odisha
The
15th National conference on e-Governance conference had been
inaugurated by the chief minister M.Naveen Patnaik on 8 Feb 2012 which
will be held for two days. The conference aims at providing a platform
for effective interaction of policy makers, practitioners and industry
leaders to deliberate and identify priorities and recommend strategy for
good governance.
Luminescence Conference
The
4th “International Conference on Luminescence and its Application’s”
(ICLA) 2012 conference had been organized by the Rajiv Gandhi University
of Knowledge Technologies on 8 Feb2012 in Hyderabad. About 350
delegates from all over the country are participating to present their
latest findings and discuss several crucial issues.
Global Company Meets In Delhi
The
top corporate, ministry officials of international experts meeting had
been held in New Delhi for two days 9,10 Feb 2012.To discus the issues
related to responsibilities of company boards, stake holders
expectations concern about corruption from all sectors of society etc.
The 12th India – EU Summit
The
12th India – EU summit was held in New Delhi on 10 Feb 2012. EU was
represented by Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, and
Mr. Jose Manver Durau Barrow, president of European commission.
India, Asean Summit For 2-Days
The
Association of South East Nations (Asean ) summit had held in New Delhi
on 12 Feb 2012 with the theme of India and Asean partners for peace,
progress and stability. The two days conference will also mark two
decades of India-Asean cooperation and also to look areas where the
relationship can be further consolidated.
The 44th Session Of Indian Labour Conference
The
44Th session of Indian Labour conference was held on 14 and 15 Feb
2012, under the chairmanship of Shri Mallikajun Kharge, Union minister
of Labour and Employment. The conference was inaugurated by P.M Manmohan
singh on 14 Feb in New Delhi . The conference was attended by senior
representatives of workers & employers. Organisation and state
labour ministers and senior officers from central ministers, departments
and state government. The conference was deliberated upon very critical
issues of minimum wages, social security and employability and
employment.
9th Three -Day International Conference & Exhibition
The
9th three day International conference & exhibition was hosted by
the society of Petroleum Geophysicists (SPG),which was inaugurated on 16
feb 2012 in Hyderabad, to discus the major challenges that the oil and
gas sectors facing .
AWARDS & HONOURS
Nayudamma Award For NASSCOM Chief
National
Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSOM) chairman &
NIIT group co- founder Rajendra Singh Pawar had been awarded with
Dr.Y.Nayudamma Memorial Award 2011 in recognition of his outstanding
performance to the Indian information technology.
Typing A To Z in 3.43 Seconds
A
B.Tech. student Mohammed Khurheed Hussain, typed the entire English
alphabet in 3.43 seconds along with spaces after each letter, he
succeeded in typing the 50 characters in a record time of 3.43 seconds,
to break the existing record of 3.52 seconds set by Sridhar Raju for ‘
The fastest time to type the alphabet’ and break the Guinness book of
world record.
National Integration Award For Razzak
The
all Indian National Integration Award had been presented to Abdul
Razzak by the Tazeen ulema-e-haq. This award had given to persons who
strove hard for communal harmony and for spreading the spirit of
national integration.
Professor Chosen As UNESCO Chair
Professor.
Vinod Pavarala Dean, Sarojini Naidu School of Arts & Communication,
University of Hyderabad had been chosen to be the first ever UNESCO
Chair on community media. The chair being set up at the university for
the period of four years. The prestigious chair, which is the first of
its kind anywhere in the world comes in recongnition of Prof, Pavarala’s
work in the last decade on community radio, his research &
writing, the struggle for community radio in India.
World Record Heart Surgery On 17-HR-Old Baby
A
tiny figure from UK is recovering in hospital after becoming the
youngest person to had open heart surgery. She was just 17 and half
hours old when they operated her.
Three IIT Scientists With Scopus Award
Three
IIT scientist are among the eight young scientist who had won the
prestigious Scopus award from the Nation Academy of Science and
Elsevier. Sanjib senapathi from – IIT Madras. Sagnik Dey from IIT –
Delhi. Satyajit Banerjee from IIT Kanpur.
Djokovic:’ Sportman Of The Year’ 2012
The
tennis world no.1 Novack Djokovic had been awarded with the ‘Sportman
of the year award’ at the ceremony in London on 6 Feb for the year
2012.He was the fifth man to become to win three grand slam title in a
row. Djo kovik had won the top individual prize at 2012 Laureus sports
Awards.
FC Barcelona Chosen ‘Team Of The Year’ 2012
Barcelona
footbal team had been recognised as the best team after its grand
winning of the Spanish League and champion League. And it had captured
the team Trophy at the 2012 Laureus Sports Awards held at London.
Sportswomen Of The Year’ 2012 Vivan Cheruiyot
The
Kenyan distance runner, Vivian Cheruiyot who had won the 5,00 and
10,000 titles at the world championships last year was awarded with
‘sportswomen of the year award’ for the year 2012
Scot Sisters Named Oldest Living Twins
Guinness
World Records had recognised 102yrs old Scottish sisters as the world’s
oldest living twins. Edith Ritchie and Evelyn Evie Middleton, Who hail
from Aberdeenshine were born in 1909 neither of them had ever travelled
outside of the UK.
Rajesh Roshan Honoured With Lata Manageshkar Award
The
great Hindi film music composer Rajesh Roshan was honoured with the
Lata Manageshkar award by the M.P.Government on 8 Feb 2012 for the
year 2011.
World’s Shortest Man
The
72 yrs old Nepali Chandra Bahadur Dangi, who is just 22 inches had been
awarded as the World’s shortest man and weighs just 12kilos. He would
also be the world’s shortest human adult to be alive. Guinness world
records experts had confirmed it and they are to travel to Dangi’s
village.
54th Annual Grammy Awards
The
54th Annual Grammy A wards were held on 12 Feb 2012 at the Staple
center in Los Angeles. The British female singer, Adele won six golden
gramophones for her Album, 21. The other winners are -Album of the year
22-Adele; Record of the year, Rolling in deep by Adele; song of the
year; Adele; Best new artist; Bon Iver
British Academy Film Awards
The
65th Annual British Academy film awards, was held at the Royal Opera
House in London on 12 Feb 2012.Black & White silent movie, The
artist won six awards, including best film, best actor and best
director. Best actress was awarded to Meryl Streep for her amazing
acting as former British Prime minister, Margaret Thacher in the Iron
Lady.Some of the other winners are best picture
Writer Ramdarash Mishra Selected For Vyas Samman
A
noted Hindi writer Prof. Ramdarash Mishra was selected for the 21st
Vyas Samman for his poetry collection Aam Ke Patte published in 2004.
Prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award For A.P Teacher
A
retired teacher from Adilabad district in Andhra Pradesh Mr.Samala
Sadasiva had awarded with the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in
NewDelhi on 14 Feb 2012, as he considered a pioneer in literature, music
and philosophy. he got this award for his book “Swaralayalu” on
Hindustan music.
Jindal Prize For Kalam & Hedge
The
former president A.P.J.Abdul Kalam, and former Lokayukta of Karnataka
Justice N.Santosh Hedge, had been selected for the S.R, Jindal prize
for their contribution in their fields. Mr. Kalam got the award for his
contribution in science and technology. Mr. Hedge for his exemplary
service in social development.
US Humanities Medal For Amartya Sen
India’s
Nobel prize winning economist Amartya Sen was honoured with the
prestigious US National Medal of Arts & Humanities award by U.S
President Barrack Obama on 14 Feb 2012, for his efforts to increase the
understandings of fighting hunger and poverty.At the glittering white
house function.
Highest Serbia Award For Djokovic
World’s
no-1 Tennis star Novack Djokovic of Serbia was awarded with the highest
serbian award,’Gold Star Of Karadjordje’ on 15 Feb 2012 it was
conffered upon him by the Serbian President Mr.Boris Attic
IOC Award For Manisha
Manisha
Malhotra, a former Indian tennis player and Bussan Asian Games silver
medalist on 16 Feb 2012 was chosen as winner of the IOC Women and Sports
Awards World Trophy by the International Olympic Committee for
promoting women in sports.
100 yrs Old Frenchman Sets Cycling Record
Frenchman
Robert Marchand had entered The Cycling Record Books in the one-hour
event . three months after celebrating his 100th birthday Marchand rode
24.251km around an indoor track to establish the first ever hour
performance in the 100yrs-plus category.
5 Oscar Awards For Film ” The Artist “
The
84th Academy Awards Ceremony/ Oscars was hosted by the Academy of
Motion Picture Arts and Science ( AMPAS). The ceremony which took place
at the Hollywood Highland center in Hollywood, California on 26 Feb
2012 honoured the best film and performances of 2011. The ceremony was
hosted by Billy Cristal who hosted this ceremony for the ninth time.
Best Motion Picture: The Artist,
Best Director: Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist
Best Actor : Jean Dujardin, The Artist
Foreign Language Film : A separation
Original Screenplay: Woody Allen
Best Actress : Meryl Streep, Iron Lady
Adapted screenplay: Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon and JimRash
Best Supporting Actor :Christopher Plummer, Beginners,
Cinematography : Hugo.
Art direction: Hugo
Best Supporting Actress: Octavia Spencer, The Help .
Original Score: The Artist.
Visual Effects: Hugo
Film Editing: The girl with the dragon tattoo.
Sound mixing:Hugo.
Sound Editing: Hugo.
Costume Design:The Artist
Original Song: Man or Muppet, from Muppets.
Make Up: The Iron Lady .
Live Action Short Film:The Shore
Animated Feature Film: Rango.
Animated Short: The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore.
Documentary Features: Undefeated.
Documentary Short: Saving Face.
M.P,Sikkim Gets Tourism Awards
The
National Tourism Awards ceremony was inaugurated by the President
Pratibha Patil in Newdelhi on 29 Feb 2012. Madhya pradesh state got
best state for tourism infrastructure and best tourism film. Sikkim got
the award for tourism infrastructure in the Northeast and best state
for clean India campaign.
Driverless Automated Train In Dubai
The
Dubai Metro had made its to be the Guinness Book Of World Records, as
the longest driverless metro network in the world, spanning 74.695km,
officials announced on 21 Feb 2012.
Toilet Revolution Award For M.P Woman
Madhya
Pradesh woman named Anitha Narre was awarded for leading ‘Toilet
revolution’ on 16 Feb 2012 by the Sulab Sanitation , with cash worth of 5
Lakh. An Indian woman had been rewarded for her bold decision to leave
her marital home within days of her wedding to protest the lack of
toilets in the household.
SPORTS & GAMES
Ajay Mittal & Shreya’s Double Grab Gold In Short Gun
Ajay
Mittal and Shreya Singh created a new national record won gold medal in
women’s double trap with a 12 points margin over Seema Tomer in the 55
th national short gun championship at the Kavni singh shooting range
Tuglakabad on Feb 1 2012 .
India won team Crown Golf Championship At Dhaka
India’s
Manav Das and Khalin Joshi had won the ‘Team Title Of Bangladesh Open
Ameteur Golf Championships’ held at Kurmitola Golf club in Dhaka against
Bangladesh team Sajib Ali and Dulal Hassain.
Egypt Defeated India 2-1 In 21 Squash World Cup
Egypt
defeated India by 2-1 in the final of the SDAT-WSR under-21 Squash
World Cup on 5 Feb 2012. Even after Ravi Dixit’s and Dipika Paliki
fought hard to bring India back in contention but at last India lost the
cup.
National Snooker Champ Mehta
Aditya Mehta had won the National Snooker Championship title held in Pune by defeating Kamal Chawla.
Stanlley Is Champion In Phoenix Open Golf
Kyle Stanley bounced back from a bitter defeat to won the Phoenix Open Golf Champion in Scottsdade, USA
Pakistan Win’s The Test Series Against England
Pakistan had won the test match series against England by 3-0 on 6 Feb 2012held at Dubai.
Sania Won’s Women’s Tennis Title
Sania
Mirza of India and Anastasia Rodinova of Australia won the Pattaya Open
Women’s tennis title held in Pattaya on 12 Feb 2012
Indian Archers Won 3 Gold Medals
India
had ended their campaign on a high in the individual sector of Asian
Grand Prix Archery in Bangkok on 18 Feb 2012 by winning 3 gold, 3
silver, 1bronze medal. The Indian mixed recure team of Jayanta Talukdar
and L.Bombayla Devi took gold beating the Japanese team in the final.
Rajat Chauhan and Jhano Hanshad combined well to give India the mixed
compound team gold by beating the Myanmar.
Russia‘s Isinbayeva’s New Olympic Record
Russia’s
Olympic champion Yelena Isinbayeva set a new indoor pole vault world
record on 23 Feb 2012 with clearance of 5.01m. Isinbayeva’s latest
world record comes just over two weeks out from the world indoor
championships in Istanbul at 4.92m.
Ranwanska Won Eighth Career Title
Poland’s
Agniezka Radwanska had won the Women Single’s Dubai Tennis Championship
held in Dubai on 25 Feb 2012 , beating Germany’s Julia Goerges and
becoming world’s top five for the time .
Indian Hockey Team Qualified For London Olympic
Indian
hockey team was qualified for the 2012 London Olympics beating France
by 8-1 in the final match for qualifing tournament in NewDelhi on 26 Feb
2012.
The world no-5 David Ferrer claimed his 13th carrier title by winning the Buenos Aires Open title on 26 Feb 2012.
The
world’s no-5 tennis player Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina had won
Marseille open title final by defeating Michael Liodra on 26 Feb 2012.
ECONOMY
Per Capita Income Has Raised
The
per capital income in India has been raised up by 15.6% according to
central statistical office at the current prices during 2011-12 is
estimated to be 60,972/-.The per capita income at current prices is
estimated at Rs. 53,331/-in 2010-11, as against Rs. 46,117/- for the
previous year 2010.
EU Carbon: Over-Flight Charges For India, Russia & China
India,
Russia and China may consider imposing over-flight charges on European
airlines, if the European Union Continues with its plans of imposing a
carbon tax on International airlines. The tax came into force from 1
January 2012.There is growing acceptance between various countries,
including the US and Brazil, on imposing some restrictions on the EU if
they continue with their plans to impose the tax.
Food Grains Output To Hit Record High
India’s
food grains productions expected to reach Record High in second
successive year in 2011-2012, and aided by the above normal monsoon
& improved productivity in eastern states of Bihar and Jharkhand.
According to the Government estimates, output of food grains to touch
250.42million tonnes as against the previous year’s harvest of
244.78million tonnes. The cotton output to be at a record high of
34milllion bales of 170kg each as against previous year’s 3million
bales.The rice output to be beat more at 102.75million tonnes, over
last year’s 95.98million tonnes. The wheat output is higher at
88.3million tonnes, over last year’s 86.87million tonnes. Where as the
pulses, oil seeds and coarse cereals are projected to dip. The
production of pulses dip by 5.26%,17.28million tonnes over last year’s
18.24million tonnes. Output of turdal and red gram is lower at
2.72million tonnes last year’s 2.86million tonnes. The oil seeds dip by
30.58million tonnes against 32.48million tonnes in the previous year’s.
GDP Growth To Hit Low Of 6.9%
India’s
economy is expected to grow low by 6.9% in 2011-12, the slowest pace of
expansion in three years, dragged down by sluggish industrial growth
and decline in the mining sector. According to central statistics office
showed growth in 2011-12 is estimated below by 7% to 7.5%.The Indian
economy, Asia’s third largest, had been hit by stubbornly high
inflation, high interest rates, and a slowing global economy which
emerged in last year.
Set Up Of National Centre For Cold Chain Development
The
Government of India, on 9 Feb 2012 approved setting up of a National
centre for cold chain development, NCCD, as a society under the
Societies Registration Act 1860 and allocation of one time grant of Rs.
25crore as corpus fund had been released. The NCCD will be having a
governing council under the chairmanship of secretary with 22 members,
covering Government officials, confederation of Indian Industry,
federation of Indian Chambers of commerce & industries, FICCI and
other stake holders. The move comes in the wake of post harvest losses
to the tune of 50000crore rupees annually in absence of proper storage
facilities.
RBI Changed The Bank Rate To Rebuild It With (MSF) Rate
The
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 13 Feb 2012 changed the bank rate, a
medium term signal rate after 9 yrs. The bank rate, a benchmark rate
nine which RBI buys or re-discounts bills of exchange or other
commercial papers eligible for purchase, was hiked with immediate effect
to 9.5% from 6%. The rate was raised with the objective to realign it
with the marginal standing facility MSF rate as a one-time technical
adjustment to link it with the main policy repo rate
RBI Issued Circular For Development Of WLA’s
The
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 14 Feb 2012 issued the draft circular
for development of White Label Automated Teller Machine (WLA’s)
from non-banks entities. The central bank also announced its plans. The
central bank’s issuance of the draft reflected the bank’s intention to
accelerate the growth and penetration of ATM’s in the country. ATM’s
rolled out by non-bank will provide ATM service to consumers of all
banks. WLA means ATM owned, run and maintained by third parties on a
contract basis from financial institutions.
Mumbai World’s Second Least Expensive City
A
global survey had named two Indian cities the financial hub Mumbai and
the national capital – New Delhi, among the four least expensive
places across the world. As per the worldwide cost of living survey by
economist Intelligence Unit ( EIU) Mumbai is the second least expensive
city globally, while New Delhi is ranked fourth. Karachi in Pakistan has
been named as the cheapest destination globally,which Zurich in
Switzerland is the most expensive place across the world.
PM’s Economic advisory Panel Projected 7.5% To 8% Growth Rate
The
Prime Minister’s economic advisory panel projected 7.5% to 8% growth
rate for the next fiscal 2012-13 and the country is also expected to
achieve a higher economic expansion if the global environment
turns favorable. While releasing the review of economy 2011-12 that the
growth rate in 2011-12 is likely to be 7.1%, marginally higher than
6.9%. projected by the central statistical organisation (CSO).
RBI To Issue 5Rs Coin In Bhagat Singhs Name
The
Reserve Bank of India’s RBI had made an announcement to bring out 5Rs
coin devoted to the legendary Martyr. A photograph of Bhagat singh and
the words-Shaheed Bhagat singh birth centenary 1907-2007 will be
inscribed on one side of the coin.The two horizontal lined on capital of
Ashoka pillars and the value of denomination will be displayed.
Figures 1907-2007 will be printed below the picture and the coin is made
of iron and chromium will be of a 2.3mm diameter.
First Nationwide Annual India Consumer Price Index Released
As
per the first Nationwide retail inflation data was released by the
centre of Statistical Office on 21 Feb 2012, inflation based on the all
India consumer price index stood at 7.65% in Jan 2012. The annual
consumer price index CPI data released for the first time measured
prices in major food groups, fuel, clothing , housing and education
across the rural and urban India . Overall retail inflation in rural and
urban areas stood at 7.38%.Consumer price inflation for rural India was
recorded at 7.38%, for urban India stood at 8.25%.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
L G & Milagrow Enter Into Home Cleaning Robot
The
two companies announced the launch of their domestic robotic cleaners.
Signalling the creation of a new product ’ niche ‘ within the vacuum
cleaner segment .LG, the launch of its comb-out prized Rs. 43,990.
US Engineers New Self-Guided Bullet
US
Sandier National Laboratories Engineers had invented a bullet that
directs itself to a target like guided missile and can hit a target more
than 1.6km away, it can move up to thirty corrections per seconds while
in the air. The bullet can twist and turns to guide itself toward a
laser-directed point.
Drought-Hit Mars Too Dry For Life
British
scientists had concluded that Mars is too dry, a planet to host any
form of life. An analysis of soil, collected during the year 2008 NASA
Phoenix Mission to Mars, by Imperial college London had revealed that
the red planet had experienced a super drought 600millions years ago.
The scientists had decided that there had been water present during a
warmer period lasting up to 5,000 years in past, but this would been
too little time for life to establish itself on the surface.
Two New Planets Found
Researchers
had discovered a new planet some 22 light years from the Earth is the
most likely to hold water &possibly host life. It receives about
90% of the light that the Earth receives from the Sun the new two
planets named Kepler 34, and Kepler 35 each of which circling around its
own double Sun together with Kepler 16.
“World’s Highest Resolution” Lunar Images
China’s
state administration of science, technology and industry for national
defense on 6 Feb 2012, released a set of “World’s Highest Resolution”
lunar images taken by its second moon orbiter, Chang’e-2, and at it
braces to launch its next missile to land a rover to explore its
surface.
Google Launch Camera Equipped Glasses
Google
is going to launch a hi-tech glasses with in-built computer displays.
Speculation is rife that developed at Google’s secret Google X lab. The
glasses will be armer with cameras, an android operating system and
could be on sale soon.
New Super continent In Arctic
Geologists
at the Yale University in the US predicted that in the coming 50 to
200million years, Australia may merge with India while all the countries
may collide each other to form one massive supercontinent.The Americas
and Asia will drift Northward, closing off the Arctic and Caribbean
Oceans to merge around the North pole and form a super continent called
Amesia.
Life Originated On Land Not In Oceans
Anew
study claimed that the theory proposed by Charles Darwin on life’s
origin was correct. Drawin proposed that the life originated on land in a
pound and not in the oceans. The study held by the researchers at the
Osnabruck university in Germany found that the first primitive cells
might have originated in pools of condensed vapour. This was caused by
underground hot water. The scientist discovered that the oceans did not
contain the best balance of ingredients to support life on Earth.
NASA Discovered Water On The Planet Called GJ1214b
Researchers
at the Harvard Smithsonian Centre for Astrophysics discovered that the
planet GJ1214b was largely covered in water . They used Hubble space
telescope to discover the water on planet. GJ1214b was discovered in
2009 by the ground based MEarth. It is approximately 2.7 times, Earth
diameter and weighs almost 7 times as much as Earth. The presence of
water on the planet was confirmed when it crossed in front of its host
star. The light of the star glittered through the planets atmosphere,
provided clues to the mix of gasses, supporting the water vapour theory.
Tiny Lizard Called Brookesia Mirca Found
In
Madagascas, one of the world’s tinest Lizards called Brookesia Mirca
was found by German researchers on 14 Feb 2012 It reaches a
maximum length of 29mm. The researchers also found three new species in
the North of the Island, during daytime, the lizards mostly live in the
leaf litter in the day and at night climb up. The lizards were limited
to very small ranges and they are at risk from habitat disturbance.
Indian Black Eagle Was Spotted After 90 yrs
The
Indian Black Eagle was spotted in the Aravali Biodiversity Park after a
gap of 90 yrs The bird was last seen in 1920-21 by Basin Edwardes.
Space Bug – A New Source Of Power
Scientists
have discovered a type of space bacteria in British river which they
could be used as a new power source for the world. The Bacillus
Strato sphericus, usually found more than 20 miles above the Earth,
were spotted in the mouth of the river Wear in Sunderland. It is
believed that the bugs may had been brought to the surface by
atmospheric cycling, which causes evaporated water to rise into the
stratosphere and then fall again.The organism is a particularly potent
form of bacteria which can be used in a microbial fuel cell to convert
river waste into power and clean water.
China Launches 11th Satellite To Bolster GPS system
China
had successfully launched a satellite into space to bolster its
indigenous global navigation and positioning network known as Beidou.
The satellite, launched from the Xichang satellite launch centerin the
southwestern Sichaun province,was boosted by a long march 3′c carrier
rocket into a geosynchronous orbit. It is China’s 11th homemade
navigation satellite.
Arctic Sea Ice Decline Linked To Snowy Winter
Further
evidence had found of a relationship between melting Arctic sea ice and
wide spread cold outbreaks in the Northern hemisphere could be used to
improve seasonal forecasting of snow and temperature anomalies.
PERSONS IN NEWS
a) Appiontments
AP Dr.For Royal College Of Surgeons Of Edinburgh
Dr.P.Raghuram had been appointed as the Honarary Secretary for the Royal Collage of Surgeons of Edinburgh from Andhrapradesh .
New President For Maldives
Mohammed Waheed Hassan had been appointed as the new president of Maldives.
Abd- Rabbu Monsour Hadi had been appionted as the new president of Yemem on 25 Feb 2012.
b) Resigns
President of Maldives;Resigns
President
of Maldives Mr.Mohamed Nasheed had resigned on 7 Feb 2012 against weeks
of protest which was against his decision he had accused of favouring
oppositions.
Kuldip Nayar Quits Symbiosis
The
veteran journalist and former Member of Parliament Kuldip Nayar had
resigned as professor emeritus at the symbiosis institute of media and
communication.
World Bank Chief to Step down
World
bank President Robert Zoellick had announced to step down from his
position as his five years term closes by June this year.
German President Quits
German’s
President Christian Wulff resigned on 16 Feb 2012 in a scandal over
favors he allegedly received before becoming head of state.
Space Scientist Narasimha Quits ISRO
The
top aerospace scientist Prof Roddan Narasimha, who was a member of the
B.C Chathurvedi committee probing Antrix- Devas deal, had quitted from
the space commission to protest against blacklisting of scientists,
including former ISRO chief G.Madhavan nair.
James Murdoch Quits News International
James
murdoch had resigned as executive chairman of News International,
publisher of the times due to allegations that he attempted to cover up
the scandal.
c) Deaths
Pop Music Legend Whitney Houston Passes Away
Whitney
Houston, who was pop music queen with her majestic voice and had won
six Grammy awards in her glittery career had died on 11Feb 2012 in Los
Angeles.
Akhlaq Mohammad Khan Urdu Poet Passes Away
A
renowed urdu poet Akhlaq Mohammad Khan passes away in Aligarh on 13 Feb
2012 .He had received the Jnanpith award for the year 2008.
Anthony Shahid – Newyork Times Passes Away
Anthony
Shahid Newyork time’s foreign correspondent and two time Pulitzer prize
winner died in Eastern Syria on 16 Feb 2012, after suffered from severe
asthma attack. He had covered nearly two decades of middle east
conflict and turmoil.
A Diplomat M.A.Vellodi Passes Away
M.A.Vellodi,
who was an Indian foreign service officer witnessed up-close several
momentous eventsin the 1960s and 1970s, died on 16 Feb 2012 in Chennai.
Football Legend Manna Passes Away
Indian
football former player who played bare footed, Sailendranath Manna.
India’s first internationaloutgoing player at the London Olympics in
1948, had died on 27 Feb 2012 in Kolkata.
Nair Service Society Chief Passes Away
P.K.Narayana Panicker, president of the Nair Service Society died on 29 Feb 2012 in Kerala.
d) Visitors
The
Prime minister of Mauritius Mr.Navinchandra Ramloolam had visited
India on 7 Feb 2012 for his six days visit to sign slew agreements and
for to provide frame work for cooperation.
Defense Minister Antony To Visit Saudi
In
the first ever visit by an Indian defense ministry to Saudi Arabia,
defense minister A.K.Antony had visited on 13 Feb 2012 to discus on
bilateral military ties in areas ranging from training to
jointexercises.
e) Miscellaneous
Face Book To Complete 8 yrs
Face
Book a social utility net working had completed its 8 yrs journey,
which had almost 84.5crore people as members in facebook.
Indian-American Appears On Time Cover
An
eminent Indian-American Preet Bharara had made to be the cover of the
prestigious Time magazine for his crusade against wall street
corruption and irregularities including inside trading.”This man is
busting wall street” Bharara’s picture appeared in the latest edition of
Time magazine.
PLACES IN NEWS
The
world’s Tallest communications tower and 2nd largest highest building
6343m, had been completed on 29 Feb 2012 , and named as Tokyo sky Tree
in Tokyo of Japan.
6.8 Magnitude Earthquake In Philippine
A
6.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the central
Philippines on 6 Feb 2012, killing 44 people and causing widespread
panic. The powerful earthquake hit in a narrow strait between the
heavily populated island provinces of Negros and Cebu, causing severe
damage to property and lives.
ABBREVIATIONS
S A S T I N D – State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry For National Defense
NCLP- National Child Labour Project.
NADAP – The National Anti Doping Appeal Panel.
BOOKS IN NEWS
Official Release Of Bangladesh Writer’s Book Release Was Cancelled
The
Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen’s book releasing was cancelled at
the 36 th Kolkata International Book Fair on Feb 1 2012 . There had
been a controversy about the promotion of the book, regarding the
release of the seventh volume of her autobiographical series ( NIRBASAN )
exile . The Amar Ekushey Book Fair had launched the 7th volume of
Taslima Nasreen’s autobiographical series Nirbasan (Exile) on 2 Feb 2012
in Dhaka where as the release of this book was banned by the West
Bengal recently.
Anisul Hoque’s Book On Bangladesh War Launched
Bangladesh
High Commissioner T.Ahmad Karim & Dr.Karan Singh released
Dhaka-based author Anisul Hoque’s latest book,Freedom’s Mother in
NewDelhi on 4 Feb 2012
Fidel Castro’s “Time Guerrilla” Book Released
Cuban
leader 85yrs old, Fidel Castro released his two volumes of his memoir
entitled “Time Guerrilla” in ceremony. The memoir’s trace his life from
infancy until 1958 when he was Cuban leader in 2006.
Pakistani Writers Book Released In Hyderabad
“Fatwar
on Terrorism ” A book by Pakistan writer Muhammad Tahir ul Qudri, was
launched in Hyderabad on 27 Feb 2012 by the former gudge.
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