December 2012 Current Affairs

December 2012 Current Affairs
Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram Unveiled Cash Transfer Rollout Plan

India Current Affairs 2012.The government is going to roll out its ambitious scheme of transferring cash to beneficiaries
of select schemes in 20 districts on 1 January 2013, but food, fertiliser and fuel subsidies will not be covered in the initial
phase...
Former Australian Cricketer Glenn McGrath to be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
Published on: 31-DEC-2012
International/World Current Affairs 2012.Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath is going to be inducted into the ICC
Cricket Hall of Fame during the third Test between Australia and Sri Lanka starting from 4 January2013 in Sydney...
Patrick Suckling appointed as Australia's Next High Commissioner to India
India Current Affairs 2012. Career diplomat Patrick Suckling on 30 December 2012 had been appointed as Australias next
High Commissioner to India...
FII Investment in the Indian stock market surpassed more than 24000 crore Rupees in December 2012
India Current Affairs 2012.Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) in the month of December had pumped in more
than 24000 crore rupees in the Indian stock market which is said to be the highest in 10 months timeline taking total FII
inflow for the year 2012 to over 24 billion dollars...
President of Russia Vladmir Putin Visited India to attend 13th India-Russia Annual Summit
India Current Affairs December 2012. Russian President V. Putin visited India on 24 Dec. 2012 to attend 13th India-
Russia Annual Summit on invitation from the Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Novak Djokovic won World Tennis Championships in Abu Dhabi
Sports Current Affairs 2012.Novak Djokovic on 29 December 2012 won World Tennis Championship final against Spanish
tennis player Nicolas Almagro...
Indian I-League football Club Mohun Bagan banned for Two Years
Sports Current Affairs 2012. I-League football club Mohun Bagan on 29 December 2012 slapped with a two-year
suspension by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for abandoning their violence-marred I-League match against East
Bengal on 9 December 2012...
London Olympics Heroes Honoured in Queen's 2013 New Year Honours
International/World Current Affairs 2012.London's Olympic champions on 29 December 2012 had been generously
rewarded for their exploits in a special New Year Honours list, with Bradley Wiggins and Ben Ainslie receiving
knighthoods...
Australian Cricketer Michael Hussey Announced Retirement from Test Cricket
Sports Current Affairs 2012. Australian veteran cricketer Michael Hussey on 29 December 2012 announced that he would
retire from Test cricket after playing the final match of the series against Sri Lanka at Sydney starting on 3 January
2013...
Ramanujans Cryptic Death Bed Theory proved by American Scientist
India Current Affairs 2012. Indian maths genius Srinivasa Ramanujans cryptic deathbed theory which he claimed was
conceived in his dreams was finally proved by American scientist in the month of November 2012...
Tony Greig, Former Captain of England Cricket Team and Commentator Died
Sports Current Affairs December 2012. Tony Greig, 66, the former captain of England cricket team and renowned
commentator died in Sydney on 29 December 2012 following lung cancer.
Broadcasting Content Complaint Council told Channels to Abstain From Vulgar Comedy
India Current Affairs December 2012. The Broadcasting Content Complaint Council (BCCC) on 28 December 2012 asked
all the entertainment channels not to televise abusive, crass, vulgar as well as double-meaning language that has sexual
overtones in comedys name
Australian Researchers Found Protein behind Aggressive Breast Cancer
Science & Technology Current Affairs December 2012. Australian researchers of Sydneys Garvan Institute claimed that
they discovered primary factor which made breast cancer aggressive as well as resistant to the treatments
Mahaveer Singh and Tejaswini Sawant Bagged Gold in National Shooting Championship

Sports Current Affairs December 2012. Mahaveer Singh of Rajasthan and Tejaswini Sawant of Maharashtra won gold
medals on 28 December 2012 in National Shooting Championship
Beijing was 14th Safest City In China, Lhasa was the 1st : China Academy Of Social Sciences

International/World Current Affairs December 2012. A survey conducted by China Academy of Social Sciences (CASS)
which is a government owned body, revealed that the capital of China, Beijing is less safer than other cities of the country
Delhi Gangrape Victim Passed Away at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore
India Current Affairs December 2012. The 23-year old Delhi gangrape victim passed away on 29 December 2012 at
Mount Elizabeth hospital in Singapore at 2:15am (IST)
Security and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) appointed S Raman as Whole Time Member
India Current Affairs 2012. Indian Market Regulator SEBI on 28 December 2012 appointed S. Raman as Whole-time
Member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)...
4th World Telgu Conference Inaugurated by President Pranab Mukherjee in Tirupati
India Current Affairs 2012. President Pranab Mukherjee on 27 December 2012 declared open the 4th World Telugu
Conference in the presence of thousands of Telugu-speaking people from across the world in the temple town of Tirupati
of Andhra Pradesh...
The United States evacuated its Embassy in the Central African Republic
International Current Affairs December 2012. The United States of America evacuated its embassy in the Central African
Republic, reflecting growing fears that the capital, Bangui, may fall to rebel forces
MS Sahoo appointed as Secretary of Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
India Current Affairs 2012. MS Sahoo, the former member of SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) on 27
December 2012 had been appointed secretary of the Institute of Company Secretaries. The appointment of MS Sahoo is
going to be effective from 1 January2013.
Oriya Novelist and Academician Pratibha Ray selected for 2011 Jnanpith Award
India Current Affairs 2012. Renowned Oriya novelist, Pratibha Ray on 27 December 2012 selected for the prestigious
Jnanpith award for the year 2011 for her contribution to the field of Indian literature...
Maharashtra Government to set up 25 Fast track Courts to Deal with Crime against Women
India Current Affairs 2012. Maharashtra government on 27 December 2012 announced setting up 25 fast track courts for
time-bound disposal of serious crimes against women...
Norman Schwarzkopf, the U.S. General who led Operation Desert Storm Died
International/World Current Affairs December 2012. Norman Schwarzkopf the retired US General and a person who led
the U.S. Forces for a Victory in the first Gulf War in Operation Desert Storm in 1991 died at Florida on 27 December 2012
Kamal Nath appointed as the new ex-officio Member of Planning Commission
India Current Affairs 2012. Prime Ministers Office on 26 December 2012 re-constituted the Planning Commission and
appointed the Parliamentary Affairs and Urban Development Minister - Kamal Nath as its new ex-officio member,
replacing Jairam Ramesh
Maharashtra Government decided to Implement National Commission on Food Processing
India Current Affairs 2012. India Current Affairs 2012. The Maharashtra Government in the month of December decided
to implement the National Mission on Food Processing which is directed to enhance the standard of small food processing
units in the State...
Bihar became the Fastest Growing Indian State between 2006 and 2010
As per the data released by the Planning Commission of India, Bihar became the fastest growing state in India at 10.9
per cent between 2006 and 2010
Union Government Announced More Incentives to Exporters Hit By Global Meltdown
Economy Current Affairs December 2012. The union government on 26 December 2012 announced more incentives for
the exporters who were hit hard because of global meltdown
Union Government Withdrew Z-Plus Security Cover for Ex-Army Chief, Gen V K Singh
India Current Affairs December 2012. The union government of India withdrew Z-plus security provided to ex-army chief
General V K Singh
Shihab Ghanem became the First Arab to receive Indias Tagore Peace Prize
International Current Affairs 2012. Emirati poet and translator Shihab Ghanem became the first Emirati and Arab to win
the Tagore Peace Prize.
President Mohamed Morsi signed Egypt's Controversial Constitution
International/World Current Affairs 2012.Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi on 25 December 2012 signed into law a new
Islamist-drafted constitution which will help end political disorder and allow him to focus on fixing the weak economy...
Narendra Modi was Sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Gujarat
India Current Affairs December 2012. Narendra Modi on 26 December 2012 was sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Gujarat
for the fourth consecutive term
The Minimum Support Price of Wheat was Increased to 1350 Rupees per Quintal
Economy Current Affairs December 2012. The Union government of India raised the Minimum Support Price, MSP of
wheat by 65 rupees per quintal to 1350 rupees per quintal
Union Government Approved Selling 12.5 Percent Stake in Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers
India Current Affairs December 2012. The union government of India approved selling 12.5 percent stake in Rashtriya
Chemicals and Fertilizers (RCF) on 26 December 2012
Shinzo Abe Elected As Prime Minister of Japan by Lower House of the Parliament
International/World Current Affairs December 2012. Shinzo Abe, the conservative leader of Japan was elected as the
prime minister of the country by lower house of the Parliament on 26 December 2012
High-Level Committee Shortlisted Nominees for Padma Awards
India Current Affairs December 2012. High-level committee met on 26 December 2012 to shortlist the nominees of
prestigious Padma awards
Cyber Security get Revamped with Government Five Year Plan
India Current Affairs 2012. Union government of India in its bid to meet the challenge of cyber attacks and security in the
virtual world in month of December set in motion a five-year project to revamp the entire cyber security apparatus of
critical sectors in the country...
Union Government Decided Setting up 5-Year Project for Cyber Security of Critical Sectors
India Current Affairs December 2012. The union government decided to set up five-year project for restoring the overall
cyber security structure of critical sectors of India
Pakistan Government Recognised Republic of Kosovo as an Independent State
International/World Current Affairs 2012.Government of Pakistan on 24 December 2012 officially recognised Kosovo as an
independent state, almost five years after it declared independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008...
750 Year Old Explicit Stone Tablet Discovered in Vasai
India Current Affairs December 2012. Early in December 2012, a team of the historians in Vasai recovered the 750 year
old stone tablet which has sexually explicit inscription
United Nation Approved New Debate on Arm Treaty opposed by U.S. Gun Lobby
International/World Current Affairs 2012.The U.N. General Assembly on 24 December 2012 voted overpoweringly to
restart negotiations on a draft international treaty to regulate the 70 billion dollar global trade in conventional arms, a
pact the powerful U.S. National Rifle Association has been lobbying hard against...
China inaugurated Worlds Longest High-speed Rail Route linking Beijing with Guangzhou
International Current Affairs December 2012. China on 26 December 2012 inaugurated world's longest high-speed rail
route linking its capital Beijing with the southern metropolis of Guangzhou, covering a distance of 2298 kms
Astronomers Claimed Rare Supercomet Would Outshine Moon in 2013
Science & Technology Current Affairs December 2012. Astronomers claimed that a rare supercomet called C/2012 S1
(ISON) was moving towards the Sun from outer solar system
Environmental Changes led to Encouragement of Human Evolution
Environment/Ecology Current Affairs December 2012. Researchers from the Penn State University in the last week of
December declared that the cause of encouragement of human evolution might have been the swift environmental
changes in areas like East Africa around two million years ago
Instagram Faced First Class Action Lawsuit over Its Terms of Service
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs December 2012. Instagram photo-sharing service was slapped with first civil lawsuit
which resulted because of its changed terms of service leading to protests from the user in the third week of December
2012
Virbhadra Singh took oath as Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh for the Sixth time
India Current Affairs 2012. Former Union Minister of India and Veteran Congress leader Virbhadra Singh on 25 December
2012 was sworn-in as Chief Minister of Himachal for a record sixth term in Shimla...
Union Government exempted Service Tax for Janashree and Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana
India Current Affairs 2012. Union Government of India in the month of December granted service tax exemption on the
services of life insurance business provided under the Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana (AABY) and Janashree Bima Yojana
(JBY)....
Justice Swatanter Kumar took over as NGT Chairperson
India Current Affairs December 2012. Justice Swatanter Kumar in the fourth week of December 2012 took over as the
Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) - the apex body constituted under The National Green Tribunal Act
2010
JLR Chinese Subsidiary Decided to Recall Cars for Fixing Steering Boxes and Brakes
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs December 2012. The Chinese subsidiary of Jaguar Land Rover decided on 25
December 2012 to recall 337 cars due to below-standard fixture of brakes as well as steering boxes
Number of Supreme Court Judges increased to 28 after 3 Judges Sworn In
India Current Affairs December 2012. M.Y. Eqbal-Chief Justice of Madras High Court, V. Gopala Gowda-Chief Justice of
Orissa High Court and Vikramajit Sen-Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court sworn in as the Judges of Supreme Court of
India on 24 December 2012 by the Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir
Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships and Akademi Awards for the Year 2012 Announced
India Current Affairs December 2012. The General Council of Sangeet Natak Akademi, the National Academy of Music,
Dance and Drama, New Delhi on 21 December 2012 in a meet elected and declared N. Rajam, T.H. Vinayakram and
Ratan Thiyam as the three eminent personalities in the field of Arts, as Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellows (Akademi Ratna)
India and Russia signed pacts on Economic Ties for 2 billion dollar Investment Fund
India Current Affairs December 2012. India and Russia on 24 December 2012 signed a pact for strengthening their
economic ties with a Kremlin-backed 2 billion dollar investment fund
Apurvi Chandela won Womens Air Rifle Gold in the Sahara National Shooting Championship
Sports Current Affairs December 2012. Apurvi Chandela of Rajasthan on 24 December 2012 won Womens Air Rifle Gold
in the Sahara 56th National Shooting Championship
Astra Missile test-fired Third Time within a Week
India Current Affairs December 2012. Astra air-to-air inceptor missile was successfully test-fired for the third time within a
week on 24 December 2012 from the Chandipur, defence base of Odisha
Shiva Keshavan, the Luge Athlete Reclaimed Gold at the Asian Championship
Sports Current Affairs December 2012. Shiva Keshavan, the top luge athlete of India won the gold medal for second time
successively and set the Asian record of 49.590 seconds in the Asian Championship
Japanese Multinational Bought Marginal Stake in Guardian Lifecare
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs December 2012. Mitsui Corp, the private equity company of Japanese multinational
bought marginal stake in Guardian Lifecare, the Gurgaon-based pharmacy store
Spaceplane Successfully Completed Flight Test; Moved a Step Closer to Space Tourism
Science & Technology Current Affairs December 2012. The spaceplane constructed by Richard Branson's spaceflight
company called Virgin Galactic successfully completed the important flight test which would be able to carry the people to
space
Moscow Authorities Announced Demolishing Only Hindu Temple by January 2013
International/World Current Affairs December 2012. The only Hindu temple in Russia, ISKCON was scheduled to be
demolished by Moscow authorities by 15 January 2013
NASA Ruled out Asteroid Collision with Earth in 2040
Science & Technology Current Affairs December 2012. The Mayan Doomsday predictions about the world ending on 21
December 2012 had failed and additionally NASA ruled out the asteroid collision with Earth in 2040
Geologists Claimed Hawaiian Islands Would Extinct From Maps in 1.5 M Years
Environment/Ecology Current Affairs December 2012. Geologists claimed that the Hawaiian Islands which are situated in
North Pacific are dissolving rapidly from inside and sometime in the near future they might completely extinct from the
maps
Union Government of India Constituted a Commission to suggest measures for Safety of Women
India Current Affairs December 2012. The Union Government of India on 23 December 2012 constituted a three-member
Commission to be headed by the Former Chief Justice of India J.S. Verma for reviewing the laws in existence and the
lapses of the police to suggest measures for ensuring safety of women in Delhi as well as across the nation
Karnataka Announced Safety Measures in Public Transport
India Current Affairs December 2012. On 23 December 2012, Karnataka became the first state that announced some
measures for making public transport safer via use of technology
Sachin Tendulkar announced Retirement from One Day Cricket
Sports Current Affairs December 2012. Sachin Tendulkar on 23 December 2012 announced retirement form one day
cricket which put an end to his 23- year old glorious career
European Union imposed Stiff Sanctions on Trade with Iran
International Current Affairs December 2012. European Union (EU) imposed stiff sanctions on trade with Iran in a move
aimed at further isolating it over the controversial nuclear program
Madhya Pradesh Government set up a Senior Citizen Commission
India Current Affairs December 2012. The Madhya Pradesh Government on 21 December 2012 set up a Senior Citizen
Commission to look into problems of the elderly in the State
Parliament in Italy dissolved by President Giorgio Napolitano
International Current Affairs December 2012. President Giorgio Napolitano on 22 December 2012 dissolved Italys
Parliament following the resignation of Prime Minister Mario Monti on 21 December 2012
Supreme Court Judges Number increased to 28 against the Sanctioned Strength of 31
India Current Affairs December 2012. Chief Justices of three High Courts were on 22 December 2012 elevated as judges
of the Supreme Court of India, increasing the strength of the apex court to 28
Gangnam Style Named among Collins Dictionarys Word of the Year 2012
International/World Current Affairs 2012. Gangnam Style, the most-watched video ever on Youtube now booked a place
in popular culture with becoming Collins dictionarys word for November 2012...
Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti resigned ahead of Elections
International/World Current Affairs 2012. Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti on 21 December 2012 resigned after 13
months in office with handing over his resignation to President Giorgio Napolitano after parliament gave final approval to
the 2013 budget law...
India Successfully Test Fired Air to Air Interceptor Astra Missile
India Current Affairs 2012. India on 21 December 2012 test launched its indigenously developed beyond visual range
(BVR) air-to-air interceptor missileAstra at the interim test range (ITR) at Chandipur in Odisha...
Blackberry Smartphone maker Research-In-Motion (RIM) signed in Ranbir Kapoor as its Brand Ambassador
India Current Affairs 2012. Blackberry Smartphone maker Research-In-Motion (RIM) in third week of December had
signed in Ranbir Kapoor as its brand ambassador in India...
Jeet Thayil along with 23 Others Chosen as Sahitya Akademi Award Winners
India Current Affairs December 2012. Jeet Thayil - nominated to Booker Prize 2012, Subrata Mukhopadhyay - the Bengali
novelist, K Satchidanandan - the Malayalam poet and HS Shivaprakash - the noted Kannada writer are among the 24
authors, who were chosen for the Prestigious Sahitya Akademi Awards 2012 on 20 December 2012 by the Sahitya
Akademi - Indias National Academy for Letters
New Freshwater Mosasaurs Species Discovered By the Researchers
International/World Current Affairs December 2012. Researchers discovered the fossilised bones of new species of
mosasaurs in Bakony Hills, Western Hungary in the third week of December 2012
NYSE Agreed Selling Itself as a Part of 8.2 Billion Dollar Takeover by IntercontinentalExchange Inc.
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs December 2012. The New York Stock Exchange which is said to be the foundation of
American capitalism for 220 years now, agreed to sell itself as part of the 8.2 billion dollar takeover by
IntercontinentalExchange Inc. (ICE)
Delhi Government Decided Drafting New Bill for Amendments in Law on Rape, Sexual Assault
India Current Affairs December 2012. In context with the Vasant Vihar gang rape which took place on 16 December
2012, Delhi Government decided drafting new bill for making amendments in the law against rape and sexual assault
Maharaj Loonkaran Singhs Era Gunpowder Found in Sonar Fort
India Current Affairs December 2012. More than 1500 kg of 500-year old gunpowder was found on 20 December 2012 in
five leather bags near Jain Temple in Sonar Fort, Jaisalmer
Congress won the State Assembly Elections 2012 in Himachal Pradesh, claimed 36 Seats
India Current Affairs December 2012. As per the election results declared by the Election Commission of India on 20
December 2012, Indian National Congress was declared winner in the Vidhan Sabha elections of Himachal Pradesh under
the leadership of its veteran leader Virbhadra Singh
NASA Developed New Next-Gen Spacesuit for Complex Space Ventures
Science & Technology Current Affairs December 2012. NASA developed new next-gen spacesuit called Z-1 Prototype
Spacesuit and Portable Life Support System (PLSS) 2.0 for the sophisticated and complex space ventures, which also
include Mars mission
US House of Representatives passed the Defence Bill 2013
International Current Affairs December 2012. US (United States) House of Representatives on 20 December 2012 passed
the Defence Authorization Act of 2013
First Freshwater Mosasaurs Species Discovered By the Researchers
Environment/Ecology Current Affairs December 2012. Researchers discovered the fossilised bones of new species of
mosasaurs in Hungary in the third week of December 2012
BJP won in Gujarat State Assembly Elections 2012, Claimed 115 Seats
India Current Affairs December 2012. As per the election results declared by the Election Commission of India on 20
December 2012, Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) under the leadership of Chief Minister Narendra Modi on 20 December 2012
won the Vidhan Sabha Elections in Gujarat leaving behind the opposition Congress and Gujarat Parivartan Party
Leslie Claudius the Legendary Hockey Player from India Died
Sports Current Affairs December 2012. The legendary hockey player Leslie Claudius, Indias triple Olympic Gold Medallist
died after a prolonged illness on 20 December 2012
India and ASEAN Finalised FTA in Investments and Services
India Current Affairs December 2012. The awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in investments and services was finalised
between India and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on 20 December 2012
Praful Patel re-elected President of All India Football Federation
Sports Current Affairs December 2012. Praful Patel on 20 December 2012 was re-elected as the President of All India
Football Federation (AIFF) during the annual general body meet that was held at Football House at New Delhi
Life Supporting planet Found orbiting Star near Earth
Science & Technology Current Affairs 2012. Scientist in the month of December revealed a planet that could support life,
orbits a Sun-like star near the Earth...
Prithvi II, the Nuclear-capable surface to surface Missile Successfully test-fired
India Current Affairs 2012. India on 20 December 2012 successfully test-fired its indigenously developed nuclear capable
surface-to-surface Prithvi-II missile with a strike range of 350 km from a test range at Chandipur near Balasore...
Indirect Tax Collection Increased at 16.8 Percent to 2.92 Lakh Crore Rupees in April-November 2012
Economy Current Affairs December 2012. The Finance Ministry announced that indirect tax collection increased at the
rate of 16.8 percent to 2.92 lakh crore Rupees in the period of April-November 2012 in comparison to the yearly growth
target of 27 percent
China named Infosys in Key Service outsourcing Company list
International/World Current Affairs 2012.Chinas Ministry of Commerce had named Infosys in its list of the 100 key liaison
service outsourcing companies in the third week of December...
Indias Dipika Pallikal Lost in Pre-Quarters of Womens World Open Squash Championship 2012
Sports Current Affairs December 2012. Dipika Pallikal of India who ranked 10th in the world and 13th seed in tournament
lost in the pre quarters of Womens World Open Squash Championship
US President Barack Obama named Person of the year 2012 by TIME Magazine
International/World Current Affairs 2012.US President Barack Obama was named TIME's Person of the Year for 2012,
because of his historic win over the re-election in November 2012 which is being considered as symbol of the nation's
changing demographics amid the backdrop of high unemployment and other challenges...
SC dismissed Purno Sangma Petition that Challenged Pranab Mukherjee's Election as President
India Current Affairs December 2012. The Supreme Court of India on 5 December 2012 dismissed the petition of Purno
Sangma that challenged Pranab Mukherjees election to the office of the President
Delhi High Court dismissed the PIL that Challenged Tendulkars Nomination to Rajya Sabha
India Current Affairs December 2012. The High Court of Delhi on 19 December 2012 dismissed the PIL (Public Interest
Litigation) that challenged Indian Cricketer Sachin Tendulkars nomination to the Rajya Sabha under the category of
person with special knowledge or practical experience in any form of science, art, literature and social service
David Cameroon announced that Britain would Pull Half of its Troops from Afghanistan
International/World Current Affairs December 2012. The Prime Minister of Britain, David Cameroon on 19 December 2012
announced that Britain has planned to withdraw more than half of its troops back from Afghanistan by 2013 and all-
foreign forces of the country would be pulled out by 2014
Scientists Detected Five New Planets, One of Them is Habitable
Science & Technology Current Affairs December 2012. Scientists detected five new planets close to Earth using an intra-
galactic speed gun
Park Geun-Hye Elected As the First Woman President of South Korea
International/World Current Affairs December 2012. Park Geun-hye was elected as the president of South Korea on 19
December 2012, the first woman who acquired this post
Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram awarded with Best Administrator in India Award
India Current Affairs 2012.Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on 20 December 2012 awarded with the Best
Administrator in India Award instituted by K. Karunakaran Foundation...
DLF Sold Luxury Hotel Chain Aman Resorts for 300 Million Dollar
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs December 2012. DLF, one of the biggest real estate company sold luxury hotel chain
Aman Resorts to the founder Adrian Zecha for 300 million dollar or 1637 crore Rupees..
First of the Eight P-8I Maritime Surveillance Aircraft received by Indian Navy
International/World Current Affairs December 2012. The Indian Navy on 19 December 2012 received its first P-8I
Maritime Surveillance Aircraft at its facility located at Seattle, out of the eight that it would get from Boeing
Board Members of Tata Sons conferred the Title of Chairman Emeritus on Ratan Tata
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs December 2012. Ratan Tata, the outgoing Chairman of Tata Group was conferred
with the honorary title of Chairman Emeritus- by the board of Tata Sons, the holding company of the 100 billion dollar
Tata Group on 18 December 2012
UN Slashed World Growth Forecast to 2.4 Percent for year 2013
International/World Current Affairs 2012.United Nations on 18 December 2012 slashed its global growth predictions to 2.4
percent for 2013 and 3.2 percent for the following year and warned of a lasting employment crisis for western countries...
Roger Federer Named Swiss Male Athlete of the Year 2012
Sports Current Affairs December 2012. Roger Federer, 31, the No. 2 of the world and 17 times Grand Slam champion was
named Swiss Male Athlete of the Year on 16 December 2012
Ireland to legalise Abortions when the Mothers Life is at Risk
International Current Affairs December 2012. Ireland on 18 December 2012 announced that it will legalise abortions when
the mother's life is at risk
Cyrus Pallonji Mistry Appointed as Chairman of Tata Sons
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs December 2012. Cyrus Pallonji Mistry was appointed as the chairman of Tata Sons,
the firm that holds more than 100 billion dollar Tata Group, on 18 December 2012
New cases of HIV decreased by 57 percent in India: Union Health Minister
India Current Affairs December 2012. Addressing the India Health Summit which was organised by CII in New Delhi, the
Union health minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on 18 December 2012 declared that India was witnessing a steep decline in
fresh cases of HIV
NASAs Twin Probes Crashed Successfully onto Lunar Mountain
Science & Technology Current Affairs December 2012. Ebb and Flow, the gravity mapping satellites of NASA ended the
successful mission to Moon by crashing on the rim of crater
Subhash Joshi Appointed New Chief of Indian Border Security Force (BSF)
India Current Affairs 2012. Subhash Joshi on 18 December 2012 appointed as the new chief of Border Security Force
(BSF) while special secretary in home ministry Ajay Chadha appointed to head the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)..
Samsung Defeated Nokia to become the worlds leading top mobile brand for the year 2012
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs 2012. As per the research firm IHS iSuppliSamsung displaced Nokia to become the
worlds leading top mobile brand for the year 2012
Jiroemon Kimura, a Japanese Became the Worlds Oldest Person at 115 Years of Age
International/World Current Affairs December 2012. Jiroemon Kimura (115 years) became the worlds oldest person after
the death of his predecessor, an American woman named Dina Manfredini who died two weeks after receiving the title of
oldest person of the world
No Religion Described Third Largest World Group after Christianity and Islam

International/World Current Affairs December 2012. In a study entitled The Global Religious Landscape which was issued
by Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life on 18 December 2012, it was found that people under the affiliation of no
religion accounted for 3rd largest global group only after Christians and Muslims
Google Launched Dead Sea Scrolls Online Library in Partnership with Israel Antiquities Authority
International/World Current Affairs 2012.Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), in partnership with Google on 18 December
2012 put 5000 images of the ancient biblical artifacts online in form of Digital library...
Queen Elizabeth Became First Peacetime British Ruler to Attend Cabinet Meeting
International/World Current Affairs December 2012. On 18 December 2012, Queen Elizabeth became first peacetime
British ruler ever since 1781, who attended the cabinet meeting
Lok Sabha passed the Companies Bill 2011 aimed at Improving Corporate Governance
India Current Affairs December 2012. Lok Sabha on 18 December 2012 passed the Companies Bill 2011. The Bill is aimed
at improving corporate governance
Tata Steel Developed a New Kind of Anti-Ballistic Steel Super Bainite
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs 2012.Tata Steel's Port Talbot plant in the UK developed a new kind of anti-ballistic
steel in the second week of December which could transform safety of soldiers and security forces fighting terrorists and
extremists...
Rajesh Singh Appointed New Vice President Marketing for General Motors
India Current Affairs 2012.General Motors India on 17 December 2012 appointed Rajesh Singh as the new Vice President-
Sales, Marketing and Aftersales...
India retained their Number Five Position as per the Latest ICC Test Ranking
Sports Current Affairs December 2012. India retained their number five position as per the latest ICC Test Championship
rankings issued in Dubai on 17 December 2012
KG-D6, Gas Producing Fields Reached Lowest Gas Output Level Since Inception
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs December 2012. The biggest gas producing fields of India in Krishna Godavari basin
(KG-D6), which are controlled by Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) as well as UKs BP, reached the lowest level of output ever
since it was incepted
Minorities Rights Day Celebrated By the National Commission for Minorities
India Current Affairs December 2012. National Commission for Minorities celebrated Minorities Rights Day on 18
December 2012
Two Spacecraft of NASA Ebb and Flow Crashed near the North Pole of Moon
Science & Technology Current Affairs December 2012. Two Spacecraft of NASA namely Flow and Ebb crashed with a
mountain near the North Pole of Moon on 17 December 2012 ending the mission that peered into the lunar interior
CII Held a conference on Driving South Asia Economic Integration in New Delhi
India Current Affairs 2012. A conference with an aim to build up interest in South Asian economies, Confederation of
Indian Industry (CII) organised a conference named Driving South Asia Economic Integration on 17 December 2012
at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi...
Researchers created natural heart pacemaker from single gene
Science & Technology Current Affairs December 2012. Researchers of Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute developed pacemaker
cells through injection of gene called Tbx18, which could greatly help in repairing the heart
Foreign Investments through P-Notes Increased to 8-Month Highest
Economy Current Affairs December 2012. Foreign investments in the Indian markets through P-notes or PNs
(Participatory Notes) increased to 8-month high of around 1.75 lakh crore Rupees or 32 billion dollar in October 2012
AIFF appointed a Probe Panel with Retired Judge A.K. Ganguly as its One-man Committee
Sports Current Affairs December 2012. The All India Football Federation in the third week of December 2012 appointed
A.K. Ganguly, the retired Judge of Supreme Court and Chairperson of the West Bengal Human Rights Commission, as the
one-man committee for probing into and make a decision about the fate of the abandoned 10th round I-League match
between the Mohun Bagan and East Bengal
Govt. of India to set up Real Time Water Quality Monitoring stations along River Ganga
India Current Affairs 2012.The Government of India on 17 December decided to set up 113 Real Time Water Quality
Monitoring Stations along the river Ganga...
WHO approved Vaccine Manufacturing Practices adopted by Indian Pharmaceutical Companies
International/World Current Affairs December 2012. The World Health Organisation (WHO) in the third week of December
2012 approved the manufacturing practices being adopted by the private vaccine manufacturing pharmaceutical
companies of India
UK Planned to Replace Paper Money with Plastic Banknotes
International/World Current Affairs December 2012. Britain planned to replace the paper money with plastic banknotes,
which are said to be more durable as well as waterproof
Government of Maharashtra ordered SIT Probe into Multi-Crore Irrigation Scam
India Current Affairs December 2012. Government of Maharashtra on 17 December 2012 ordered a Special Investigation
Team (SIT) probe into the matter of multi-crore irrigation scam
Constitution Amendment Bill passed by Huge Majority in Rajya Sabha
India Current Affairs December 2012. The Constitution Amendment Bill that provides quotas for SCs and STs in
Government Job Promotions was approved in Rajya Sabha on 17 December 2012 by an overwhelming majority
Sardar Singh Commanded the Best Price in Hockey India League Auction
Sports Current Affairs December 2012. In the Hockey India League Auction held at New Delhi on 16 December 2012 the
Indian Skipper Sardar Singh became the highest marquee player after commanding for the best price of 78000 dollar
India Lost the Test Series by 1-2 after Nagpur Test ended as a Draw
Sports Current Affairs December 2012. The last test match between India and England of the Tournament England Tour
to India ended up as a draw and with this India lost the four-test match cricket series against England by 1-2 on 17
December 2012
Junior World TT Championship: China Claimed All Titles
Sports Current Affairs December 2012. China got the clean sweep of titles at Volkswagen 2012 World Junior Table Tennis
Championship after it won girls as well as boys trophies on 16 December 2012
HCL Infosystems announced Distribution of Latest Models of Toshiba e-STUDIO
India Current Affairs 2012. HCL Infosystems Ltd. Indias Premier Services and ICT Systems Integration, Distribution and
Hardware Company on 11 December 2012 announced that it is going to distribute the latest Toshiba copiers and
scanners across the country....
India Developed Indigenous Japanese Encephalitis (JE) Vaccine
India Current Affairs December 2012. First vaccine of the world was developed against Japanese Encephalitis (JE) using
the Indian strain of virus. National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune offered the strain of JE virus to Bharat Biotech
Union Government of India lowered the Growth Projection for Current Fiscal to 5.7 Percent
Economy Current Affairs December 2012. The Union Government of India on 17 December 2012 lowered down the
growth projection for the current financial year 2012-13 from 7.6 percent that was estimated earlier to 5.7-5.9 percent
Shahrukh Khan honoured with BrandLaureate Legendary Award in Malaysia
India Current Affairs 2012. 47 Years old Bollywood Actor Shah Rukh Khan on 13 December 2012 awarded with the
prestigious BrandLaureate Legendary Award in Malaysia....
Permian Mass Extinction Was Led By a Microbe: Research
Science & Technology Current Affairs December 2012. A microbe led to extinction of more than 90 species on Earths
surface around 251 million years ago, the researchers found out in the second week of December 2012
Airtel Delhi Half Marathon Raised 5-Years Highest 4.04 Crore Rupees for Charity
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs December 2012. Airtel Delhi Half Marathon raised 4.04 crore rupees for charity, which
is the highest amount in the history of this event.
Government of Bihar to hold Bandi Darbars in Jail for redressal of Complaints by Prisoners
India Current Affairs 2012. Government of Bihar in the month of December announced that that it is going to hold bandi
darbars in jails across the state for on-the-spot resolution of complaints by jail inmates related to food, health and other
civic facilities....
The Central Zoo Authority of India Approved Exchanging White Tigress against Puma Pair from Russia
Environment/Ecology Current Affairs December 2012. The Central Zoo Authority of India approved exchanging white
tigress from the Delhi Zoo against a pair of puma, which is also called cougar, panther or mountain lion, from the
Krasnoyarks Park of flora and fauna, Roev Ruchey in Russia
Fortis Healthcare Announced to Divest Stake to Bupa
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs December 2012. Fortis Healthcare on 16 December 2012 announced to divest 64
percent stake in the Dental Corporation Holdings (DC), Australia
REpower Systems SE won a Contract of supplying Wind Turbines in Canada
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs December 2012. REpower Systems SE, a subsidy of Suzlon Group on 17 December
2012 announced that it has won a contract of supplying 51 wind turbines from wpd Europe GmbH, the subsidy of project
developer wpd AG in Canada
Mahatma Gandhis Letters and Rare Copy of Indian Constitution sold Big at Sotheby's
India Current Affairs December 2012. Anonymous bidder bought two letters of Mahatma Gandhi as well as rare copy of
Indian constitution at Sotheby's sale in London on 12 December 2012
Union Government of India Extended ban on ULFA and NDFB
India Current Affairs 2012.The Union home ministry in Month of December extended the ban on United Liberation Front
of Assam (ULFA) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) under the Unlawful Prevention Act..
Brain-Removal Tool Discovered in 2400-Year Old Mummy
Science & Technology Current Affairs December 2012. Brain-removal tool, which was used by the ancient Egyptian
embalmers, was discovered by the researchers of Zagreb Croatia in the third week of December 2012.
Tamil Version of the Book Still Counting the Dead authored by Frances Harrison Released
India Current Affairs December 2012. Tamil version of the book, Still Counting the Dead- Survivors of Sri Lanka's Hidden
War authored by Frances Harrison was released on 15 December 2012
PetroChina agreed to buy Stake in Encana Natural Gas Project
Corporate Current Affairs December 2012. PetroChina in the third week of December 2012 agreed to buy a 49.9 percent
stake in Canadian firm Encana's natural gas project in Alberta for 2.2 billion dollars
India and Pakistan Jointly operaionalized New Visa Agreement in New Delhi
International Current Affairs December 2012. India and Pakistan jointly operationalized the new Visa Agreement on 14
December 2012 in New Delhi during the visit of Pakistan interior minister to India
India won the World Cup Kabaddi Tournament 2012
Sports Current Affairs December 2012. India on 15 December 2012 won the 3rd World Cup Kabaddi Tournament for the
third consecutive time in the Mens category and second consecutive time in the Womens category
Naina Lal Kidwai became the First Woman President of FICCI
India Current Affairs December 2012. Naina Lal Kidwai on 15 December 2012 took over as President of FICCI, becoming
the first woman to head the leading industry body
North Korea Launched Long Range Unha-3 Rocket amid International Opposition
International/World Current Affairs 2012. North Korea launched a long-range rocket Unha-3 on 12 December 2012
despite international opposition and growing tensions in the region successfully delivering a scientific satellite
Kwangmyongsong-3 into orbit...
Justice Arun kumar Mishra appointed Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court
India Current Affairs 2012. Justice Arun Kumar Mishra took over as the new Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court on 14
December 2012...
Advocate R S Goswami Elected As the Chairman of Bar Council of Delhi
India Current Affairs December 2012. Advocate R S Goswami was elected as the chairman of Bar Council of Delhi on 14
December 2012
Meghalaya Lokayukta Bill 2012 Passed by Meghalaya Legislative Assembly
India Current Affairs 2012. The Meghalaya Lokayukta Bill, 2012 was passed on 14 December 2012 in the Meghalaya
Legislative Assembly and replaced the existing Lokayukta Act, 2002 amidst opposition from legislators...
Mumbai ranked among the Dirtiest Cities of the World: Survey
India Current Affairs December 2012. Mumbai, the commercial capital of India was named one among the dirtiest cities of
the world in the Trip Advisors Cities Survey
Norman Woodland, the inventor of bar code died at 91
International/World Current Affairs December 2012. Norman Woodland, the inventor of bar code, which revolutionalised
retail in 70s, died at 91 on 8 December 2012 at New Jersey
Zoological Society of London: Extreme Climatic Conditions may Extinct Mammals
Environment/Ecology Current Affairs December 2012. Scientists from Zoological Society of London (ZSL) warned that
greater frequency of the extreme climatic conditions like droughts and cyclones pose a higher risk of extinction for the
mammals
Bombay Stock Exchange launched SME Platform Index aimed at Tracking Primary Market Condition
Economy Current Affairs 2012.The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on 14 December 2012 launched an SME index which
primarily aims at tracking the current primary market conditions in the Indian capital market and measuring the growth in
investors wealth over a period...
Union Government launched Government Calendar Featuring Flagship Schemes
India Current Affairs 2012. The Government of Indias Wall Calendar for 2013 was launched on 14 December 2012
featuring various flagship programmes of the Government, which includes Aadhaar based Direct Cash Transfer Scheme to
be implemented in 51 districts from January 2013 among others
IndiGo lost 88 Crore Rupees in FY 2011-2012: Aviation Ministry
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs December 2012. IndiGo lost 87.6 crore Rupees in 2011-2012 fiscal year, the Aviation
Ministry revealed.
Levi Strauss & Co Appointed Harmit Singh as the New Chief Financial Officer
Levi Strauss & Co, the jeans-maker appointed Harmit Singh as the new Chief Financial Officer.
Global Telecom Treaty without Net Control Signed by Eighty Nine Nations
International/World Current Affairs 2012. A controversial new global treaty on telecom regulations was signed on 14
December 2012 by 89 International Telecommunication Union member states out of a possible 144 Countries regardless
of US objections to prospective regulation of the Internet...
Bhanu Athaiya, First Indian to Win Oscar decided to Return Her Trophy
India Current Affairs December 2012. Bhanu Athaiya, the first Indian to win an Oscar for costume design in the movie
Gandhi decided to return her award to the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in December
2012
Marks & Spencer Added Anti-Bribery Clause in All Indian Contracts
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs December 2012. Marks & Spencer (M&S), the British retail company decided to attach
strict anti-bribery clauses to its agreements in India
DAVP Received the Web Ratna Award-2012-Golden Icon Award
India Current Affairs December 2012. Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP) was conferred the prestigious
Web Ratna 2012, Golden Icon Award for Innovative use of Technology
Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2011 Cleared By the Union Cabinet
India Current Affairs December 2012. Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2011 was cleared by the
Union Cabinet on 13 December 2012, making it compulsory to get consent of 80 percent land owners
Pandit Ravi Shankar to be Honoured with Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award 2013
International/World Current Affairs December 2012. Organisers of the Recording Academy announced on 13 December
2012 that Pandit Ravi Shankar, the sitar maestro would be honoured with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
posthumously
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the Setting up of CCI
India Current Affairs December 2012. The Union government of India approved the setting up of a Cabinet Committee on
Investment (CCI), to fast track investment clearances for mega projects
ICICI Bank Opened 101 Gramin Branches across Villages in Six States
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs December 2012. ICICI Bank, the largest private sector bank of India on 13 December
2012 opened 101 distinct gramin branches or rural branches as the part of its financial enclosure plan
India Beat Pakistan to Lift Inaugural SBI T20 World Cup for the Blind 2012
Sports Current Affairs December 2012. India won the inaugural SBI T20 World Cup for the Blind on 13 December 2012
after beating Pakistan in the finals at Central College grounds in Bangalore.
Reliance Group signed an agreement with Chinas Dalian Wanda Group
Corporate Current Affairs December 2012. Reliance Group led by Anil Ambani signed an agreement with Chinas retail
player Dalian Wanda Group to set up a joint venture for strategic long term partnership between them
Scientists Developed a Headset That Give Humans 360 Degree Vision
Science & Technology Current Affairs December 2012. French scientists claimed that they developed a new system called
FlyVIZ which enables humans to get 360 degree vision
NASA Scientist Discovered Mini Nile River on Saturns Moon Titan
Science & Technology Current Affairs 2012. Scientists from NASA spotted the longest extra-terrestrial river system ever
on Saturns moon Titan which appears to be a miniature version of Earths Nile River...
Scientist Decoded genetic code of Honey Bees revealing its sensitivity to Environmental Change
Science & Technology Current Affairs 2012. Scientists unlocked the genetic secrets behind honey bees' high sensitivity to
environmental change which will help show links between nutrition, environment and the insects' development...
Assam Government Announced Special Health Scheme for People in Riverine Area
India Current Affairs 2012. Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on 12 December 2012 announced that 50
riverine public health centres would be set up in the state under the National Rural Health Mission...
Bollywood Actress Hema Malini Selected for Bharat Muni Samman
India Current Affairs 2012.Famous Bollywood actress and Bharatanatyam exponent Hema Malini had been selected for
the prestigious Bharat Muni Samman of year 2012 for her outstanding contribution to the field of art and culture...
Infosys Shares started Trading on New York Stock Exchange
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs 2012. Infosys Ltd, Indias second-largest IT services provider on 12 December 2012
announced that its American Depositary Shares (ADS) had started trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under
the ticker symbol INFY...
India's Foreign Trade in November 2012: Exports valued at 22299.63 Million Dollars
Economy Current Affairs December 2012. As per the data released by Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry on11
December 2012, exports and imports during November 2012 were valued at 22299.63 and 41586.90 million US dollars
respectively
American Scientist Suggested That Refreezing Arctic Could Help Deal With Climate Crisis
Environment/Ecology Current Affairs December 2012. An American scientist David Keith, who is the professor of applied
physics at Harvard University offered solution to global warming when he suggested that refreezing Arctic using certain
modified jets could help in dealing with the climate crisis
Retail Inflation Increased to 9.90 Percent in November 2012
Economy Current Affairs December 2012. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released on 12 December 2012 showed that
the retail inflation increased for the second successive month to 9.90 percent in November 2012 mainly because of the
increase in price of food products like edible oil, sugar, vegetables as well as clothing
Uttarakhands First Chief Minister Nityanand Swami Passed Away
India Current Affairs 2012. The first chief minister of Uttarakhand, Nityanand Swami, passed away on 12 December 2012.
He was 84 years old and belonged to the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP)...
Vinod Rai Re-Elected As Chairman of UN Panel of External Auditors
International/World Current Affairs December 2012. United Nations gave Vinod Rai, the comptroller and auditor general
of India a second term as the designation of chairman of UN Panel of External Auditors for 2013
Research Indicated That Anti-Ageing Gene Might Suppress Tumours
Science & Technology Current Affairs December 2012. Researchers of the University of Michigan Health System and
Harvard Medical School in the second week of December 2012 showed that anti-ageing genes might be helpful in
curtailing the multiplication of cancer
BB Nimbalkar, Indias Highest Scorer in First class cricket Passed away
Sports Current Affairs 2012. Bhausaheb Babasaheb Nimbalkar, a giant of Indian domestic cricket who came close to
breaking Sir Don Bradman's first-class score in the Ranji Trophy, passed away due to age related ailments in his residence
in Kolhapur on11 December 2012 just one day shy of his 93rd birthday...
Telecom Commission approved 1500 crore Rupees subsidy for BSNL
India Current Affairs 2012.The Inter Ministerial body Telecom Commission of India on 12 December 2012 gave its nod to
a 1500 crore Rupees subsidy to state owned BSNL for supporting its landline operations in rural areas...
Bihar State Government approved the New Jail Manual
India Current Affairs December 2012. The Bihar government on 11 December 2012 approved new jail manual that has
provision for elaborate computer generated record of inmates including their voice samples
Sutherland Global Services Signed Agreements for Acquisition of Apollo Health Street
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs December 2012. Sutherland Global Services, the US-based BPO signed on 12
December 2012, 5 agreements for acquiring Apollo Health Street (AHS), the healthcare outsourcing group of Apollo
Hospitals for around 1000 crore Rupees
Bihar received the Silver Icon Web Ratna Award 2012
India Current Affairs December 2012. Bihar's public grievance redressal website received the Silver Icon Web Ratna
Award 2012 on 10 December 2012
Scientists Developed a 100 Times Faster and Sensitive Laser Explosives-Detection Device

Science & Technology Current Affairs December 2012. Scientists of the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in the
second week of December 2012 developed an all-new 100 times sensitive and faster laser device than any other
explosives-detection device, for detecting even the minor traces of explosives
Five wrestlers suspended for testing positive during Senior National Wrestling Championship
Sports Current Affairs December 2012. Five wrestlers which also include four medalists were tested positive on banned
substances during Senior National Wrestling Championship at Gonda, Uttar Pradesh which was held from 8 November
2012 to 11 November 2012
India Successfully test fired Agni I Ballistic Missile
India Current Affairs 2012. India on 12 December 2012 successfully test-fired its indigenously developed nuclear capable
surface to surface Agni-I ballistic missile with a strike range of 700 km from a test range off Odisha coast....
Union Government Spent Over 1768 Crore Rupees for Its Own Promotion: I&B Ministry
India Current Affairs December 2012. The Union Government spent more than 1768 crore rupees in previous three years
for its own promotion, revealed the Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry
Police Warned People of Map Flaws of Apple Leading to Snake-Infested Desert

International/World Current Affairs December 2012. Australian police on 11 December 2012 warned travellers against the
troubled iPhone mapping software of Apple after various motorists stuck in the snake-infested desert of the country
Pandit Ravi Shankar, the Indian sitar Maestro Passed away in California
India Current Affairs 2012. Renowned Indian sitarist Pandit Ravi Shankar passed away in San Diego city of California on
11 December 2012. He was 92 years old. The musician was admitted to the Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla on 6
December 2012 after he complained of breathing difficulties...
Lodha Developer Acquired the Mumbais Washington House for 342 Crore Rupees
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs December 2012. Lodha Developer, the renowned realty company acquired the triple
storey residential building called Washington House which was owned by US consulate, for 341.8 crore Rupees
Bhatinda Srinagar Gas Pipeline Project to be completed by July 2014
India Current Affairs 2012.The Jammu and Kashmir Government on 10 December 2012 informed that the 328-km-long
Bhatinda-Jammu-Srinagar gas pipeline project is scheduled to be completed by July 2014 to draw gas from Gujarat to the
State...
US based Food Producer Cargill India acquired Wipro's Sunflower Vanaspati brand
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs 2012. US-based food producer and marketer Cargill India on 10 December 2012
announced the acquisition of the Sunflower Vanaspati brand from Wipro...
Supreme Court Asked Judge of SC and HC to Inform Government About Details of Foreign Visits
India Current Affairs December 2012. On 10 December 2012, the Supreme Court partially stayed the order of Delhi high
court in which it had cancelled three paras of Centre's 2010 circular which made it compulsory for the judges to take
foreign visits only with approval of chief justice of the high court concerned or Chief Justice of India (CJI)
New Dinosaur with Gigantic Nose Discovered in Mexico
Science & Technology Current Affairs 2012. Scientists in northern Mexico discovered a new dinosaur with a large
prominent nose which lived about 73 million years ago...
Indian Economy Would Dominate the Economy of the World by 2030: US Intelligence Community Report
Economy Current Affairs December 2012. US intelligence community in its report called Global Trends 2030: Alternative
Worlds which was released on 10 December 2012 declared that India would straddle international commerce and will also
dominate the economy of the whole world by 2030
Bharti Infratel Raised 652 Crore Rupees from 18 Anchor Investors before Public Offer
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs December 2012. Bharti Infratel, the tower business unit of Bharti Airtel received
651.7 crore Rupees from 18 anchor investors
Yahoo and NBC Sports came Together to Provide Sports Content
India Current Affairs 2012. Yahoo! Inc and NBC Sports Group decided to promote each others sports content on the
Internet as well as on television in a move that would help both the companies represent on their individual strengths
across both mediums....
AP HC stayed ED Order attaching 822cr Rupees deposit in Money Laundering Scam
India Current Affairs December 2012. Andhra Pradesh High Court stayed a provisional order of Enforcement
Directorate(ED) attaching 822 crore rupee deposit belonging to Mahindra Satyam in a money laundering case
First 100 Percent Ultrasound Toothbrush of the World Developed
Science & Technology Current Affairs December 2012. British scientists claimed that they developed in the first week of
December 2012, the first toothbrush of the world called Emmident toothbrush which makes use of the ultrasound waves
for cleaning teeth which means that there is no need of abrasive brushing
Nobel Peace Prize 2012 Awarded to European Union (EU)
International/World Current Affairs December 2012. The Nobel Peace Prize 2012 was awarded to the European Union
(EU) on 10 December 2012 at Oslo, Norway
Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) allowed 12 more Alternative Investment Funds
India Current Affairs 2012. Indian Market regulator Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) allowed 12 entities to set
up Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), a newly created class of pooled-in investment vehicles for real estate, private
equity and hedge funds, in the last two months of October and November 2012...
Car Sales Dipped by 8.25 Percent in November 2012
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs December 2012. The passenger car sales dipped down by 8.25 percent in November
2012 as per the numbers which were released by Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), because of certain
macro-economics factors such as uncertain climate in the economy, high rates of interest as well as rising fuel prices
Union Government Introduced Bill to Amend Competition Act
India Current Affairs 2012. The Union Government of India on 10 December 2012 introduced a bill in Parliament to
amend the Competition Act which, among other things, will require the Competition Commission to decide on corporate
mergers within 180 days...
The 2nd Meeting on India-China Border Affairs held in New Delhi
The 2nd meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs was held in
New Delhi on 29-30 November, 2012
Lionel Messi set the Record for most Goals in a Calendar Year
Sports Current Affairs December 2012. Lionel Messi, the renowned soccer player on 9 December 2012 set the record for
most goals in a calendar year by scoring his 86th goal of 2012
Hockey Champions Trophy: Australia Won for the Fifth Consecutive Year, India Lost Bronze to Pakistan
Sports Current Affairs December 2012. At the Champions Trophy 2012, Australia won once again, adding to fifth victory
consecutively after it earned a 2-1 win in a match against Netherlands in Melbourne
Devendra Lal, the Renowned Geophysicist Died At 83
India Current Affairs December 2012. Devendra Lal, the renowned geophysicist as well as the visiting professor at Scripps
Institution of Oceanography (SIO), University of California died at 83 on 1 December 2012
India to sign Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty in criminal matters with four other nations
India Current Affairs December 2012. India would sign Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty in the criminal matters with four
other countries in 2013
India and Ukraine signed Five Agreements to Increase Bilateral Cooperation
International Current Affairs December 2012. India and Ukraine on 10 December 2012 signed five agreements in New
Delhi to enhance cooperation including in areas of defence, Nuclear, Science and Technology and also to remove barriers
in trade and commerce
Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram Selected For K Karunakaran Foundation Award
India Current Affairs December 2012. Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram was selected for K Karunakaran Foundation
award on 9 December 2012 for his brilliant administration
Delhi Government Checked Compliance of Polybag Ban across the City
India Current Affairs December 2012. Delhi Governments Environment department on 9 December 2012 launched a
campaign to check the conformity of blanket ban on plastic bag usage across Delhi
Google and Apple Partnered for Kodak Patents
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs December 2012. Google and Apple tied up for offering over 500 million dollar in order
to purchase patents of Eastman Kodak Co out of bankruptcy
BS Yeddyurappa, former Chief Minister of Karnataka launched KJP
India Current Affairs December 2012. Former Chief Minister of Karnataka, B S Yeddyurappa formally launched Karnataka
Janatha Party (KJP) on 9 December 2012
Queen Elizabeth II to Create History with 3D Christmas Message
International/World Current Affairs December 2012. Queen Elizabeth II would be the first UK royal broadcasted in 3D
while delivering the Christmas message
Lobby Bill of Wal-Mart Hit Around 125 Crore Rupees to Seek Entry into India
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs December 2012. Wal-Mart had filed the lobbying disclosure report with US Senate
and it was found that the retail giant had incurred around 25 million dollar or approximately 125 crore Rupees in the
lobbying activities
New Version of Internet Addresses Made Available in India
India Current Affairs 2012. Indian Registry for Internet Names and Numbers (IRINN) started issuing next version of
Internet addresses IPv6, which is going to make it easy for security agencies to identify each Internet user...
Tata Motors Slashed Car Price upto 1.5 Lakh rupees by Offering Discounts and Cash Benefits
India Current Affairs 2012. Tata Motors on7 December 2012 announced discounts and freebies worth up to 1.5 lakh
rupees on purchase of different models which are valid till the end of December 2012...
President's house Rashtrapati Bhavan now opened for Common People
India Current Affairs 2012. On the instructions of Union President Pranab Mukherjee it was decided to make the
ceremonial change of guard of the President's Bodyguard open to the public every Saturday...
Haryana to buy 2000 MW Hydel Power from Bhutan
India Current Affairs 2012. The Government of Haryana approached Bhutan to provide hydel-power to resolve the power
crisis in the state....
Doha Climate Talk: World agreed to Second Phase of Kyoto Protocol
International/World Current Affairs 2012. The 18th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nation Frame
work Convention on Climate change (UNFCCC) and the 8th session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the
Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol opened on 26 November 2012 and continued until 8 December 2012 at the
Qatar National Convention Centre in Doha in Qatar...
Wipro Bought Singapore Based FMCG Company LD Waxson
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs 2012. Wipro Consumer Care and Lightning (WCCL) on 8 December 2012 acquired the
Singapore-based FMCG Company LD Waxson for 790 Crore Rupees....
Life of Pi was given two National Tourism Awards by the Ministry of Tourism
International Current Affairs December 2012. Life of Pi was given two National Tourism Awards by the Ministry of
Tourism, Government of India on 8 December 2012 recognizing the impact it has had in promoting India as a tourism
destination
Karnataka to Provide Tamil Nadu with 12 TMC feet of Cauvery water: CMC
India Current Affairs November 2012. The Cauvery Monitoring Committee (CMC) on 7 December 2012 asked Karnataka to
provide Tamil Nadu with 12 TMC feet of Cauvery water during December 2012
Government de-recognised the Indian Amateur Boxing Federation
Sports Current Affairs December 2012. The Union government of India on 7 December 2012 de-recognised the Indian
Amateur Boxing Federation and the Archery Association of India
Typhoon Bopha the Strongest ever Tropical Cyclone to hit Philippines
International Current Affairs December 2012. Typhoon Bopha is the strongest ever tropical cyclone which hit Philippines
in the first week of December 2012
Maldives took over Charge of Male Airport scrapping Agreement with GMR
International Current Affairs December 2012. Maldives took charge of Male airport from GMR. Maldives government had
scrapped the agreement with GMR on first December 2012
China Held largest Air Force Drill involving 100 Fighter planes
International/World Current Affairs 2012. China held one of its largest- ever airforce drill involving about 100 multi-types
fighter planes, amid heightened tensions with Japan over territorial dispute in the East China Sea...
Apple Launched i pad mini and fourth-generation iPad in India
India Current Affairs 2012. Apple, on 7 December 2012 launched iPad mini and fourth-generation iPad in India. This
comes less than a week after the company rolled out iTunes Store in the country...
Athens Olympics Athletes Lose Medals over Doping After 8 Years
Sports Current Affairs December 2012. International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on 5 December 2012 that four
2004 Athens Olympic medalists had their medals taken away because the re-tested samples, which were stored for 8
years, proved positive
England Cricket Captain Alastair Cook became the youngest Batsman to score 7000 Runs
Sports Current Affairs 2012. England Cricket team captain Alastair Cook on 6 December 2012 claimed his place among
the cricketing greats when he set an England record for the most Test centuries and became the youngest player in the
long history of the game to pass 7000 runs...
Delhi Police Signed Agreement with Mumbai-Based Company for New Building of Delhi Police Headquarter
India Current Affairs December 2012. Commissioner of Police, New Delhi signed an agreement on 6 December 2012 with
the Mumbai-based company for construction of state-of-the-art building as the Delhi Police headquarters
Top Congress Leader and Former Deputy Chief Minister Narhari Amin Joined BJP
International/World Current Affairs 2012. Senior party leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Indian National
Congress in Gujrat Narhari Amin on 6 December 2012 switched sides and joined the BJP with his supporters...
Parthasarathi Shome Appointed As the Adviser to Finance Minister of India
India Current Affairs December 2012. The Union government of India appointed Parthasarathi Shome, the tax expert, as
the adviser to finance minister P Chidambaram
IOC assured Indian athletes that action on IOA was not against them
Sports Current Affairs December 2012. After the recent suspension of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) from
International Olympic Committee (IOC), IOC assured the Indian athletes that this action was against IOA and not against
them
Manmohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi on the List of Top 20 Most Powerful People of the World
India Current Affairs December 2012. Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were named in
the list of top 20 most powerful people in the world by the Forbes Magazine in annual power rankings which were
declared on 5 December 2012
Suresh Vaswani, the Former Co-CEO of Wipro Appointed As the Dell Services President
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs December 2012. Suresh Vaswani, the former co-CEO of Wipro was appointed as the
President of Dell Services, the computer-maker, on 6 December 2012
Kobe Bryant Became Youngest Player in the History of NBA to Reach 30000 Career Points
Sports Current Affairs December 2012. Kobe Bryant, 34, achieved the title of youngest ever player to reach the milestone
of 30000 career points in NBA (basketball) on 5 December 2012
India ranked 94th in 2012 Corruption Perception Index released by Transparency Int.
International/World Current Affairs 2012. India was ranked 94th out of 176 countries in Transparency Internationals
2012 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) released on 5 December 2012.
Adani Group completed Australias Largest Coal Mining Project in a Record Time
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs 2012. Adani Mining, a global integrated infrastructure player on 3 December 2012
announced completion of the largest mining exploration programme inAustralia in a record time of Nine months...
Union Government of India cleared Decks for Ambedkar Memorial
India Current Affairs 2012. Union Government of India on 5 December 2012 cleared the decks for transferring the prime
India 12.5 acre United Mill land in Mumbai to the Maharashtra government for building a state-of-the-art memorial to B.R.
Ambedkar...
Sahara Companies Got Two Months Time to Repay Investors Money
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs December 2012. The Supreme Court of India on 5 December 2012 provided a relief
to two Sahara companies when it gave them the time of two months till first week of February 2012
Oldest Person of the World, Besse Cooper Died At 116
International/World Current Affairs December 2012. Besse Cooper, the woman listed as the oldest person of the world
died on 4 December 2012 in Georgia nursing home at 116 years of age
NASA Announced to send New Rover to Mars in 2020
Science & Technology Current Affairs 2012.The US space agency NASA, on 4 December 2012 announced plans to send a
new robotic explorer to the the Red Planet, Mars in 2020....
Typhoon Bopha: Death Toll Rises in Philippines
International/World Current Affairs December 2012. Typhoon Bopha is the strongest ever tropical cyclone which hit
Philippines Island
Scientists Studying Himalayan Geologic Features Warned Against Major Earthquakes in the Region
Environment/Ecology Current Affairs December 2012. Scientists who study the Himalayan geologic features and activities
warned that the mountain range which separates Indian subcontinent plains from Tibetan Plateau is prime focus of the
major earthquakes
Anti Collision Device for Railways developed by Hyderabad Based Firm
Science & Technology Current Affairs 2012. Hyderabad Based Company, Hyderabad Batteries Limited (HBL) developed a
new anti collision safety device which is path breaking technology in ensuring safe travelling and fewer accidents...
Delhi Metro suffered 5 Crore Rupees Loss due to Missing Tokens
India Current Affairs 2012. Delhi metro suffered a loss of over 5 crore rupees due to the lost tokens, which commuters
don't deposit at the counter while exiting or lose them during their journey...
Citigroup Planned Cutting Down 11000 Jobs to Save Over 1 Billion Dollar Annual Expenses
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs December 2012. In order to save over 1 billion dollar in a year, Citigroup on 5
December 2012 announced that it was planning to cut down 11000 jobs, mainly in the technology and operations
segment
Dave Brubeck, the Renowned Jazz Pianist and Composer Died At 91
International/World Current Affairs December 2012. Dave Brubeck, the renowned Jazz pianist died on 5 December 2012
due to heart failure
Iran Declared Extracting Complete Data from the Captured US Drone
International/World Current Affairs December 2012. Iran declared on 5 December 2012 that it had extracted data from
the US intelligence drone which was caught spying on its military sites as well as oil terminals
SBI Announced Expectation of 4000 crore Rupees Equity From the Government
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs December 2012. State Bank of India (SBI), the largest lender of India on 5 December
2012 announced about its expectation of infusion of approximately 4000 crore Rupees from the government in 2012-2013
fiscal year
Eleventh Meeting of India-Canada JWG on Counter Terrorism held in New Delhi
International Current Affairs December 2012. The 11thmeeting of the India-Canada Joint Working Group (JWG) on
Counter Terrorism was held in New Delhi on 29 November 2012
Air India won Lal Bahadur Shastri hockey tournament against Bharat Petroleum
Sports Current Affairs December 2012. Air India emerged champion against Bharat Petroleum in the 23rd Lal Bahadur
Shastri hockey tournament at the Shivaji Stadium on 4 December 2012
Global Terrorism Index Revealed: India Ranked Among Top Five Terror-Hit Nations
India Current Affairs December 2012. New index called Global Terrorism Index (GTI) prepared by Australian think tank
revealed on 4 December 2012 that India, Afghanistan and Pakistan were the most terrorism-hit nations in 2011
Voyager 1, the NASA Spacecraft Drifted Into Unknown Region of the Space
Science & Technology Current Affairs December 2012. The Voyager 1 spacecraft sailed into the new area of solar system
which scientists were not aware about
Uttar Pradesh Government decided to issue Golden Cards to Industrialists
India Current Affairs 2012. The Uttar Pradesh government on 4 December 2012 decided to issue Golden Cards to
industrialists and industrial associations for easy access to its offices...
Google India Partnered With E-Commerce Sites to Bring Cyber Monday to India
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs December 2012. In order to develop the concept of online shopping in India, Google
India decided on 4 December 2012 to partner with leading e-commerce websites to introduce the concept of Cyber
Monday in the country
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) signed Currency Swap Agreement with Bank of Japan
Economy Current Affairs 2012.-The Reserve Bank of India on 4 December 2012 signed a three year Bilateral Swap
Arrangement (BSA) with the Bank of Japan for swapping of the local currencies to address short-term liquidity
problems....
IOC suspended IOA; India facing ban from Olympics
Sports Current Affairs December 2012. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) suspended the India Olympic
Association (IOA) on 4 December 2012 and eventually this might also lead to IOA ban from Olympic movement
Nokia Agreed Selling Headquarter Building for 222 Million US Dollar
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs December 2012. Nokia, one of the giant mobile makers agreed to sell the head
quarter building in Espoo, Finland for 222 million US dollar or 170 million Euros on 4 December 2012
Iran Claimed Capturing US Drone; US Rejected the Claim
International/World Current Affairs December 2012. On 4 December 2012, Iran claimed that it had captured the small US
drone which had entered its airspace on the Gulf waters
Alarming Cushion Designed by Researchers to Warn You Against Sedentary Lifestyle
Science & Technology Current Affairs December 2012. Australian researchers at the University of Queensland's human
movement studies developed the alarming cushion, a unique device that enables you to get warning against the
sedentary lifestyle
Mystery that Surrounded the Missing Sandy Island Solved
Science & Technology Current Affairs December 2012. A researcher from New Zealand claimed that he had solved the
mystery of the missing South Pacific Island which was shown on the world maps as well as Google Earth but did not
actually exist
India And Pakistan Discussed Methods For Solving Sir Creek Issue
India Current Affairs December 2012. A meeting of the India and Pakistan former diplomats, peace activists, army and
navy officers concluded on 3 December 2012 with an agenda that Sir Creek dispute will be resolved
Ranjit Sinha, Senior IPS Officer Took Over As CBI Director
India Current Affairs December 2012. Ranjit Sinha, IPS officer of 1974-batch Bihar cadre on 3 December 2012 acquired
the office as new CBI director
Human Intelligence Associated With Genetic Accident: Researchers
Science & Technology Current Affairs December 2012. Scientists at the University of Edinburgh discovered how
intelligence originated, after they identified the genetic accident which happened 500 million years ago
News Corp Decided to Split Into Two, Indian to be the CFO of the Proposed Publishing Company
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs December 2012. News Corp on 3 December 2012 announced restructuring of the top
management of the company
Internet Freedom Not to be Controlled by The United Nations
International/World Current Affairs December 2012. Hamadoun Toure, the head of the UN telecommunications body
made it clear on 3 December 2012 that the freedom of the Internet will not be cramped or controlled
The Match Between Luke McShane and Viswanathan Anand Drawn in London Chess Classic
Sports Current Affairs December 2012. Viswanathan Anand, the World Chess Champion in a match against Luke McShane
of England finished with a draw in second round of the London Chess Classic on 3 December 2012
Ricky Ponting announced his Retirement from International Test Cricket
Sports Current Affairs November 2012. The Cricketer and Former Captain of the Australian Cricket team, Ricky Ponting on
3 December 2012 announced his retirement from International Test Cricket
Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland Won World Challenge
Sports Current Affairs December 2012. Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland ended his two-year wait of winning the
tournament on 2 December 2012 with his three-shot victory in World Challenge which was hosted by Tiger Woods
Corporate Frauds Rising in India: KPMG Survey
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs December 2012. As per the India Fraud Survey Report 2012 released by KPMG,
around 75 percent surveyed corporate in India believed that the incidences of fraud were on rise
S.A. Ibrahim's Appointment as Director for Intelligence Bureau Approved
India Current Affairs December 2012. The Competent Authority on 3 December 2012 approved appointment of S. A.
Ibrahim the IPS (MP-77) as officer on Special Duty in the Intelligence Bureau and also as the Director for Intelligence
Bureau for a next two years from the date he acquires his charge or till the next order that is is further sent
Kuwait Elected Its New Parliament But With Low Turnout
International/World Current Affairs December 2012. Kuwait elected its parliament which might prove to be government-
friendly than the previous one
MoU Signed Between Mysore Zoo and Leipzig Zoo in Germany for Transporting Four Sloth Bears
Environment/Ecology Current Affairs December 2012. Zoo authorities of the Mysore Zoo and Leipzig zoo in Germany
signed a MoU on 1 December 2012 according to which four sloth bears will be transported to the zoo in Germany
Ravindra Jadeja Became Only Indian to Score Three Triple Tons in First-Class Cricket
Sports Current Affairs December 2012. Ravindra Jadeja became first Indian and only eighth batsman in the first-class
cricket history of world to score three triple-centuries in the unbeaten 320 runs against Railways in the Ranji Trophy
Group A match on 2 December 2012 in Rajkot
Andhra Pradesh SC, ST Sub-Plans Bill 2012 was passed by State Assembly
India Current Affairs December 2012. The Andhra Pradesh Assembly passedAndhra Pradesh SC, ST Sub-Plans Bill
2012 providing statutory status for implementation of the sub-plans for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
Kingfisher Airlines Sent Eviction Notice by Mumbai International Airport Pvt Ltd
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs December 2012. Kingfisher Airlines that had its operations from domestic Terminal 1A
of Mumbais airport was given an eviction notice by the Mumbai International Airport Pvt Ltd (MIAL) in the last week of
November 2012
Menon First Top Ranking Indian Official to Visit China after Changes in Communist Party of China
International/World Current Affairs December 2012. Shiv Shankar Menon, the national security advisor as well as
negotiator in the border talks with China paid the visit here on 2 December 2012
CHAMP Missile Could Shut Down the Electronics of the Country Permanently: Boeing
Science & Technology Current Affairs December 2012. Boeing, the US aircraft manufacturer claimed that a new missile
codenamed CHAMP has been tested successfully which makes use of the electromagnetic pulses in order to target the
buildings can permanently blackout the electronics of the country without causing any harm to people
Haryana Topped the Chart of States that exceeded Revenue Mop up Target
India Current Affairs December 2012. Haryana topped on the chart of states for significantly exceeding the revenue
mobilization targets as per the report released in the first week of December by the Planning Commission on State
Finances during 11th Five Year Plan
Mismatch of signatures on the cheque would amount to criminal proceedings: SC
India Current Affairs December 2012. Supreme Court set aside the verdict of Gujarat High Court in which it said that the
criminal proceedings for dishonouring cheque would start off only in case the cheque is dishonoured because of
insufficient amount in the account
Scientists created most complex and realistic artificial brain which can pass IQ as well
Science & Technology Current Affairs December 2012. Software engineers as well as neuroscientists at University of
Waterloo, Canada claimed that they have developed a closest model of the functioning human brain, known as Spaun
which is advanced enough for passing the basic IQ tests
Anna Ushenina of Ukraine won the Womens World Championship Crown of Chess
Sports Current Affairs December 2012. Anna Ushenina of Ukraine on 1 December 2012 won the Womens World
Championship Crown of Chess at Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia after defeating Antoaneta Stefanova of Bulgaria in first set of
tie-break game
There Was No Violation of the Olympic Charter in Elections: Indian Olympic Association
Sports Current Affairs December 2012. Facing threats of disassociation from the parent body, Indian Olympic Association
(IOA) clarified on 1 December 2012 that there was no violation of the government guidelines or Olympic Charter during
the election process
Supreme Court Issued Guidelines to Curb Eve Teasing At the Public Places
India Current Affairs December 2012. Supreme Court on 30 November 2012 issued certain guidelines in order to put a
halt to eve-teasing
Infosys Decided Shifting Its American Shares From Nasdaq to NYSE
Corporate/Bussiness Current Affairs December 2012. Infosys decided to transfer listing of American shares of the
company from Nasdaq to NYSE or New York Stock Exchange, which is partner of the Paris as well as London exchanges
Core Sectors of Indian Economy Grew By 6.5 Percent in October 2012
Economy Current Affairs December 2012. Eight core sectors of the Indian Economy grew by 6.5 percent, the eight-month
high in October 2012-2013 in comparison to 0.4 percent in same time period last year, the official data revealed on 30
November 2012
Newly Discovered Colourful Species of Fish Named After US President Obama
Environment/Ecology Current Affairs December 2012. A recently discovered colourful, freshwater species of fish known as
Darters, was named after the re-elected US President Barack Obama in the first week of December 2012
EPFO (Employees Provident Fund Organisation) launched its e-Passbook Portal
India Current Affairs December 2012. Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) on 30 November 2012 launched its
e-Passbook portal for its members to access their accounts online
Immigration to Britain Witnessed Biggest Fall in 20 Years
International/World Current Affairs December 2012. Immigration into Britain saw the deepest dip in 20 years, the official
figures revealed. In 2011, 536000 foreigners migrated to live in UK, which is 42000 lower than in 2010
US Grand Canyon Is Actually 65-70 Million Years Old: Researchers
Science & Technology Current Affairs December 2012. US Grand Canyon, one among the seven natural wonders of world,
is in reality 65 million years old than what was thought, revealed a study conducted by the University of Colorado Boulder
Jeff Zucker named CNN's New Chief Executive
International/World Current Affairs 2012. The former NBC Universal chief Jeff Zucker was named president of CNN
Worldwide on 29 November 2012...
NASAs Mercury-orbiting probe discovered ice on the planet
Science & Technology Current Affairs December 2012. Scientists of NASA have discovered a huge mass of ice at
Mercurys North Pole on 29 November 2012

NAT-India celebrated its 64th Republic Day; Showcased Military Prowess and Cultural Heritage
Published on: 27-JAN-2013
India celebrated its 64th Republic Day on 26 January 2013. Unfurling of National flag, the rich cultural heritage, were the
highlights
India-Pakistan Secretary Level Talks on Water Sharing Postponed
Secretary level talks between India and Pakistan on water sharing, scheduled to begin in Islamabad on 28 January 2013,
were postponed
Securities and Exchange Board of India revised the Mechanism of Offer for Sale
Securities and Exchange Board of India made revisions in the norms of Offer for Sale on 25 January 2013.
154 Sonnets of Shakespeare encoded and stored in strands of DNA
Scientists brought into use genetic storage device to download 154 sonnets of Shakespeare on the strands of synthetic
DNA.
Astronomers measured the Process how Universe cooled on lines of Big Bang Theory
Astronomers made the most precise measurement of the process through which universe cooled down in 13.77 billion
years of its history.
Union Commerce Ministry claimed that India has crossed One Billion Mark in Tea Production
The figures released in Jan. 2013 from the Union Commerce Ministry states that India has crossed the 1 billion mark of
tea production
President of India approved the conferment of 108 Padma Awards
Conferment of 108 Padma Awards approved by the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee and would be announced on the
Republic Day.
Indian writer shortlisted for the prestigious International Man Booker Prize for Fiction 2013
UR Ananthamurthy, the Kannada author was shortlisted among other ten authors for prestigious International Man
Booker Prize for Fiction 2013.
Leprosy Eliminated from Delhi as Per WHO Guidelines: Delhi Health Minister
Delhi Health Minister announced on 24 January 2013 that leprosy was eliminated from the state as public health problem,
as per the WHO guidelines.
Major Abup J Manjali Selected For Second- Highest Peacetime Gallantry Award Kirti Chakra
Major Abup J Manjali of the Rashtriya Rifles was selected for Kirti Chakra for his extraordinary bravery efforts in counter-
terrorist operations in J&K.
Vulture Population Estimation-2013 Conducted in Panna Tiger Reserve
Vulture Population Estimation-2013 was conducted in Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh by the State Government.
867 vultures were found in the reserve.
Thirty-Seven Officers of Customs & Central Excise and ED Selected for Presidential Awards
37 officials of the Customs & Central Excise and ED were selected for Presidential Award of Appreciation Certificate for
2013.
Two Pakistani Diplomats Denied Permission to Attend Jaipur Literature Festival 2013
The Government of India banned two Pakistani diplomats from participating in the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) 2013,
which began on 24 January 2013.
Union Cabinet approved Committee to probe into Lobbying Activities of Wal-Mart
To probe into the lobbying activities of Wal-Mart the Union Cabinet of India on 24 January 2013 constituted a one-man
committee.
U.S. Federal Court sentenced 35 years in Prison for David Coleman Headley
Coleman Headley, mastermind of 26/11 terror attack was sentenced to 35 years of imprisonment by the U.S. Federal
District Court Judge Harry Leinenweber.
FDI Inflow Decreased to Two-Year Low in November 2012
The inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) in India decreased to around 2-year low at 1.05 billion US dollar in
November 2012.
IMF: World Economic Growth Rate would be 3.5 percent in 2013
International Monetary Fund (IMF) on 23 January 2013 projected that the global economic growth rate would be 3.5
percent in 2013
ING Left Insurance Business in India; Sold 26 Percent Stake to Exide
ING departed the insurance business in India by selling off 26 percent stake of ING Vysya Life Insurance to the Exide
Industries.
Fauja Singh, the Oldest Marathon Runner of the World Announced Retirement
Fauja Singh, 101, the oldest marathon runner of the world decided to stop running in the competitions after Hong Kong
marathon which will be held in Feb 2013.
Broadcasting Content Complaints Council Sought Reviewing Rules for TV Licensing
The Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC sought assessment of the guidelines of Information and
Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry for renewing TV licenses.
IMF forecasted Indian Economic Growth Rate to be 5.9 percent in 2013
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on 23 January 2013 projected that the economic growth rate of India in 2013
would be 5.9 percent
Darul Uloom Deoband Demanded Ban of Controversial Authors from JLF 2013
Darul Uloom Deoband on 23 January 2013 demanded that the controversial writers should be banned from 6th edition of
Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF).
National Girl Child Day Celebrated In India on 24 January
The Women and Child Development Ministry observed National Girl Child Day on 24 January 2013 to create
consciousness of the society towards the girl child.
Uddhav Thackeray appointed as the Party President of Shiv Sena
Shiv Sena, elected Uddhav Thackeray as the President of the Party on 23 January 2013 at Sena Headquarters at Dadar,
Central Mumbai.
Justice JS Verma Panel Report Submitted to the Government: Recommendations on the Sexual Crimes
The Justice Verma panel, created to review the laws for sexual crimes submitted the report to the Government of India
on 23 January 2013.
Madras High Court ordered that Police Permission is not required to stage Plays in the State
Madras High Court on 23 January 2013 passed an order stating that police orders were not required for staging plays in
the state.
NMEW held the Sixth National Conference on Implementation of PWDVA
The National Mission for Empowerment of Women (NMEW) held the Sixth National Conference on 21 January 2013
World's largest Optical Telescope to be developed by Five-Nation Consortium
Worlds largest optical telescope would be developed by the scientists of a five nation consortium namely, India, Japan,
China, Canada and the US
West Bengal Government gave Heritage Status to Neta Jis Ancestral House
Neta Ji Subhash Chandra Bose Ancestral House to get a Heritage Status, West Bengal Government declared it on 22 Jan.
2013.
Nitin Gadkari Resigned from the Post of BJP National President
Nitin Gadkari resigned from his post as the BJP President on 22 January 2013. After his resignation, Rajnath Singh was
elected as the party chief.
Railways decided to undertake a Cleanliness Drive across the Country
The Railways on 22 January 2013 decided to undertake a cleanliness drive at about 100 important stations across the
country
Womens World Cup 2013: K V Singhdeo Resigned from Organising Committee
K V Singhdeo on 22 January 2013 resigned from Organising Committee of the Women Cricket World Cup matches in
Cuttack, protesting against Pakistani players.
Spice Global Entered Healthcare Sector in India; Announced Investing Over 1400 Crore Rupees
Spice Global on 22 Jan 2013 entered into the healthcare sector and also announced plans to invest more than 1400 cr Rs.
by 2016 to establish its 1st hospital.
Election Commission of India nominated Saina Nehwal and Mary Kom as the National Icons
Election Commission of India on 22 Jan. 2013 nominated Mary Kom and Saina Nehwal, the Olympic Bronze Medalists as
National Icons.
Reliance Industries Shut 8th Well in KG-D6; Gas Output Fell to All-Time Low
Reliance Industries shut down its eighth well on KG-D6 block, which dropped down the output to an all-time low at 20.88
million mmscmd.
Rajnath Singh elected as the new National President of Bhartiya Janata Party
Rajnath Singh on 23 January 2013 was appointed as the National President of BJP and he replaced outgoing President
Nitin Gadkari to be at the post.
Worlds First 3-D Printed Building Planned by Dutch Architect to come up by 2014
The Dutch architect, Janjaap Ruijssenaars in the fourth week of January 2013 unveiled his plans to design the first 3D-
printed house of the world.
India and Sri Lanka signed two agreements on Terrorism and Drug Trafficking
Two agreements were signed between India and Sri Lanka on Combating International Terrorism and Illegal Drug and
Human Trafficking on 22 January 2013.
Intel Developed New Device That Helps Stephen Hawking Communicate Faster
A team at Intel created a device which is said to allow Stephen Hawking, the renowned physicist of the world to
communicate faster than before.
JBT Teachers Recruitment Scam: Chautala and Son sentenced 10 years in Prison
Delhi Court pronounced 10 years of imprisonment for Om Prakash Chautala and his Son Ajay Singh Chautala in Junior
Basic Trained Teachers Recruitment Scam.
Indian Navy Commissioned INS Saryu near Andaman and Nicobar Island
INS Saryu, the largest shore patrol vessel was commissioned in the eastern coast for maritime surveillance around
Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Bhutan King to be the Chief Guest at Indias Republic Day for the Year 2013
Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck is to be the chief guest at the Republic Day parade for the year 2013
Kalyan Singh merged his Jan Kranti Party with BJP, restrained himself from Joining
Former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh merged his Jan Kranti Party with Bhartiya Janta Party, during the Atal Shankhnaad
Rally of BJP at Lucknow.
War Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh pronounced its First Verdict of Death Sentence
The War Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh on 21 January 2013 ordered death sentence against Maulana Abul Kalam Azad,
the Jamaat-e-Islami leader
Delhi Government Decided to Provide 12 LPG Cylinders to BPL Families
The Delhi Government on 21 January 2013 announced that the BPL cardholders and other marginalised sections would
get 12 subsidised LPG cylinders instead of 9.
Australian Library Catches Attention for Joking That Books on Armstrong Are Fiction
The Australian library named The Manly Library displayed a sign declaring that all books on Lance Armstrong would be
shifted to the fiction section soon.
Kohli became the Quickest Indian and Second at World Level to complete 4000 ODI Runs
Virat Kohli became the quickest Indian to score 4000 runs. At world level he is the second quickest and follows Viv
Richards, the cricketer from West Indies.
Thirty One Endangered Black Bucks killed at Kanpur Zoo by Stray Dogs
Thirty one endangered Black Bucks were devoured by the stray dogs on 19 January 2013 at Kanpur Zoo.
Blood Test Can Help in Diagnosing Crippling Arthritis Early
The scientists in the fourth week of January 2013 discovered that just a simple blood test could be used for predicting the
risk of arthritis.
Tokyo Zoo Celebrated 66th Birthday of the Oldest Elephant of Japan
Hanako, the third oldest elephant of the world, celebrated its 66th birthday at the Inokashira Park Zoo of Japan. Hanako
is also the oldest elephant of Japan.
Supreme Court Banned Tourists Entry in Jarawa Tribe Habitat of Andamans
The Supreme Court of India on 21 January 2013 banned the tourists to pass from Andaman Nicobar Trunk Road which
passes through an area which is Jarawas habitat.
Union Government of India increased Import Duty on Gold and Platinum by 2 Percent
The Government of India has increased the import duty on platinum and gold from 4 percent to 6 percent.
Government of India declared use of MGNREGA linked Post Office Accounts for Direct Cash Transfer
3.5 core of the MGNREGA linked Post Office Accounts would be used under the Direct Cash Transfer Scheme.
President of India inaugurated the Centenary Year Celebration of the National Test House
The centenary year celebration of the National Test House, Kolkata was inaugurated by the President of India, Pranab
Mukherjee on 20 Jan 2013.
Ghat Ki Guni Tunnel, Jaipur inaugurated by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on 20 Jan. 2013 inaugurated Ghat Ki Guni tunnel at Jaipur. The tunnel connects jaipur
with NH-11.
Rahul Gandhi appointed as the Vice-President of Indian National Congress
Rahul Gandhi, on 19 January 2013 was declared the new vice-president of Indian National Congress after the decision
made by the Congress Working Committee.
Barack Obama took Oath as the President of the United States of America for Second Term
Barack Obama on 20 Jan. 2013 took oath as the President of America for the second term. Justice John Roberts made
him to take the oath.
Volkswagen launched its new ad Campaign, Fast Start
Volkswagen launched Fast Start, a new ad campaign of the company to restate the strength and safety of its cars, Vento
and Polo.
Google-GETIT Entered into Partnership to Roll Out Digital Marketing for SMEs
igital marketing company GETIT Infoservices on 19 January 2013 rolled out DigiGains, a name give to platform for digital
marketing, for the benefit of Small and Medium Entreprises (SMEs) in the region...
58th Idea Filmfare Awards: Barfi! Bags Seven Awards, Kahaani Scripts Five
58th Idea Filmfare Awards were given away on 20 January 2013. Ranbir Kapoor was declared best actor (Barfi!) and
Vidya Balan best actress (Kahaani).
SSPI to honour Prof. U R Rao by inducting him as a Member to the Satellite Hall of Fame
Prof. U R Rao would be inducted into the SSPI Satellite Hall of Fame on 19 March 2013 for his contributions to the
satellite technology.
Mercedes to Launch New Formula One Car in February 2013
Mercedes decided to uncover its 2013 Formula One car, called F1W04 for Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton on 4 February
2013 at Spain.
Barack Obama Sworn In As the US President for Second Term
Barack Obama, the first mixed race president of the United States, was sworn in as the President of the country for the
second term on 20 January 2013.
Hindalco finalized Arrangements to acquire Bauxite Mines and Alumina Refirnery from Novelis
Hindalco Industries finalized the arrangements of acquiring the alumina refinery and bauxite mines from Novelis Do Brasil
on 18 Jan. 2013.
Delhi witnessed the Highest Number of Rape Cases in a Decades Time
Annual Report of Delhi Police: Delhi has witnessed the maximum number of rape cases in past 10 years. Delhi has seen
23.43 percent growth in 2012.
IBM signed Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with UPES Dehradun
IBM,Signed a MoU with University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun in order to create a unique
opportunity for students and faculty to learn new skill sets on IBM software..
Supreme Court asked Union Government to set up a special court to try Italian Marines
SC on 18 January 2012 asked the Union Government to set-up a Special Court for trial of the Italian Marines. Duo is
convicted of shooting two fishermen.
Chinas Economy Grew 7.8 Percent In 2012, Hits 13-Year Low
According to the National Bureau of Statistics, Chinas economy, the 2nd largest economy of the world grew just 7.8
percent in 2012, which is the 13-year low.
Indians asked to avoid Violence Prone Areas in Nigeria
India issued an advisory to its citizens in Nigeria, asking them to limit their exposure to areas where radical Islamic sect
Boko Haram is active.
Union Government approved the Partial De-notification of RIL SEZ
The Union Government of India in the month of January 2013 had given its approval to Reliance Industries plans of de-
notifying more than 40 per cent of its multi-product Special Economic Zone..
River Ran on the Mars 3.5 Billion Years Ago: European Space Agency
The European Space Agency released surprising pictures of the remains of huge river which ran across the Red Planet,
Mars, on 17 January 2013.
Snapdeal.com tied up with Mahindra for selling of Two-Wheelers
Online Marketplace Snapdeal.com on 18 January 2013 tied up with Mahindra & Mahindra for selling of its two-wheelers to
customers on the site...
Supreme Court of India Banned Construction of Religious Structures and Statues on Public Land
The Supreme Court of India on 15 January 2013, ordered that constructing religious structures and statues on the public
land was banned.
IOC asked Armstrong to return back the Sydney Olympic Bronze Medal
Lance Armstrong was asked to return the Sydney Olympics Bronze Medal by the International Olympics Committee.
Pranab Mukherjee imposed Presidents rule on Jharkhand
Presidents Rule was imposed on Jharkhand on 18 January 2013 after the Union Cabinet approved its imposition.
Union Home Ministry Issued Strict Guidelines for Regulating Surrogacy in India
The Union Home Ministry in India issued stricter guidelines for those visas which are used by the foreign nationals
interested in surrogacy.
Roelant Oltmans is the High Performance Director for Indian Hockey Team
The Dutch Coach Roelant Oltmans is appointed as the High Performance Director for Indian Hockey Team.
Union Cabinet Approved 50 Percent Reduction in the Reserve Prices for CDMA Spectrum
The Union Government on 17 January 2013 approved a 50 per cent reduction in the reserve price of spectrum used by
CDMA mobile operators.
MV Amina, Iranian Cargo Ship fled from Sri Lankan Waters and defied orders of its High Court
MV Amina, the detained Iranian Cargo Ship defied the orders of Sri Lankan High Court and fled away from its water
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the Continuation of JNNURM
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the continuation of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal
Mission (JNNURM)
Jet Airways Partnered with CentrumDirect for Forex Services
Jet Airways, in the month of January 2013 entered into a partnership with CentrumDirect to offer Foreign Exchange
Services to guests travelling abroad.
MTNL launched its Video Telephony Service in Delhi and Mumbai
Government Telecom Service Provider MTNL on 17 January 2013 launched its video telephony service in Delhi and
Mumbai
Mahaveer Golechha, London-Based Indian Researcher Selected For Award for Alzheimer's Drug
Mahaveer Golechha, the Indian researcher was selected to be felicitated with the Young Investigator Scholarship Award
for his work on Alzheimer's drug.
CCEA approved Defreeze in the Tariff Value of Edible Oils as per International Market
CCEA gave its approval to defreeze the tariff value of the edible oils as per the international prices prevalent in the
International market.
Union Government Approved Open Policy and lifted ban on Export of Processed Food
Union Government on 17 January 2013 lifted ban on exports of processed foods and value added agricultural products in
order to facilitate uninterrupted supply...
Union Cabinet of India Approved Presidents Rule in Jharkhand
The Union Cabinet of India on 17 Jan 2013 agreed to enforce Presidents Rule in Jharkhand following the resignation of
Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Arjun Munda.
Black Holes Growing At Faster Pace Than Expected: Astronomers
Swinburne University of Technology astronomers revealed that black holes, which sit in between various galaxies were
growing at much faster pace than expected.
Chinese Author Zhao Jiang to launch her First Book in Tamil, Chinas Travel Attractions
Chinas Travel Attractions a book by Chinese Author Zhao Jiang in Tamil is to be released in India in the ongoing Chennai
Book fair in Jan 2013.
Pakistan Anti-Corruption Body Refused Arresting PM
The anti-corruption body chief of Pakistan, Fasih Bokhari refused to abide by the order of the Supreme Court to arrest the
PM of Pakistan on 17 January 2013.
Tahawwur Rana sentenced 14 years in Jail by the Federal Court
Tahawwur Rana the convicted for 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and carrying on a plot in attack on Danish Newspaper was
sentenced with 14 years of imprisonment
Barrack Obamas Half-Brother Decided Launching Political Career in Kenya
US President Barrack Obamas half-brother from Kenya, Malik Obama decided running for the gubernatorial seat in the
Kenya in elections to be held on 4 March 13.
Saina Nehwal clinched Second Position in the Badminton World Federation Rankings
Saina Nehwal on 17 January 2013 regained the number 2 position in the latest rankings released by the Badminton World
Federation.
Union Government of India raised the cap on Subsidized LPG Cylinders from 6 to 9
Union Government of India hiked the cap on subsidized cylinders from 6 to 9. The decisions will come into effect from 1
April 2013.
Union Government raised LPG Cap to Nine Subsidised Cylinders per Year
The Union government on 17 January 2013 hiked the cap on subsidised LPG cylinders from 6 to 9. The move will be
effective from April 2013...
FDI Inflow in China Decreased 3.7 Percent, First Time in 3 Years
The FDI inflow of China dipped in for the first time in 3 years. There was a decline of 3.7 percent over 2012.
Supreme Court of India ended the Tax Exemption of Cookie Man under SSI Notification
SC: ordered End of Tax Exemption for the Australian Foods India Private Limited, makers of Cookie Man cookies claimed
under SSI Notification.
Union Government Imposed 2.5 Percent Import Duty on Crude Edible Oil
Union government on 17 January 2013 imposed a 2.5 per cent import duty on crude edible oil with keeping the duties
unchanged on refined cooking oil...
Tahir-Ul Qadri, the Canada-Returned Cleric Triggered Political Crisis in Pakistan
Tahir-ul Qadri triggered the political emergency in Pakistan when thousands of protestors rallied on 16 January 2013 and
SC ordered arrest of PM.
World Bank slashed the Global Growth Forecast to 2.4 Percent
World Bank slashed the Global Growth Forecast to 2.4 percent on 15 January 2013. In June 2012 it made a forecast of
gaining 3 percent growth.
India and Pakistan agreed not to allow Tension along LoC to Escalate
DGMOs (Director Generals of Military Operations) of India and Pakistan on 16 January 2013 agreed not to allow
escalation of tensions along the Line of Control (LoC)
Toyota launched Five-Speed Automatic Fortuner in the Indian Market
The Japanese automaker Toyota Kirloskar Motor on 16 January 2013 launched a five-speed automatic version of the
Fortuner SUV for 22.33 lakh rupees...

China appointed Wei Wei, a Career Diplomat as Ambasador to India
Chinese Government appointed Wei Wei as its new Ambassador to India on 16 January 2013.
India and Bangladesh Decided Increasing Rail Link Projects
India and Bangladesh decided to speed up its rail link projects in order to increase the contact among the people of two
neighbouring nations.
Patiala House Became First District Court to Use Complete E-Stamping Facility
Patiala House court complex in New Delhi on 16 January 2013 completely switched over to the e-stamping facility,
becoming the first district court to do so.
The Union Cabinet Sanctioned Appointment of 2000 Judges for the Fast-Track Courts
The Law Ministry approved 80 crore Rupees for recruiting 2000 additional judges in the country for the fast track courts.
Special Mobile Court awarded One Year Sentence on Corruption Charges in MGNREGS
Special Court Constituted for trials of the corruption cases registered against implementation of MGNREGS awarded
sentence of a year and fine of 40000 Rs.
Obama Proposed Stricter Gun Control Laws: 23 Executive Actions Announced
Barrack Obama, the US President on 16 January 2013 proposed extensive gun control laws, making them stricter. 23
executive actions were announced as well.
Om Prakash Chautala and his Son held guilty in Teachers Recruitment Scam
Om Prakash Chautala and 53 others were convicted for illegal selection of 3000 junior basic trained teachers by the
Special CBI Court.
Air India directed by DGCA to Ground All Six Boeing 787 Dreamliners on Safety Concerns
Air India on 17 January 2013 grounded all six Boeing 787 dreamliners after US federal agency asked its airlines to ground
the Boeing 787 due to safety hazard.
Parliamentary Standing Committee recommended Entitlement of Food for 67 percent Population
The Parliamentary Standing Committee for Food and Consumer Affairs suggested Government for entitlement of food to
67 percent of population.
The Implementation of GAAR deferred by 2 Years, to Come into Force from 1April 2016
The implementation of General Anti Avoidance Rules (GAAR) was deferred by two years by the government of India. It
will now come into force from 1 April 2016
Study: Indians Migrated to Australia 4000 Years ago
A study by scientists and researchers revealed that the Indians migrated to Australia 4000 Years ago and got itself mixed
with the Aboriginals.
Kamal Nath Elected As the Leader of Indian Delegation for World Economic Forum 2013
Manmohan Singh elected Kamal Nath, the Union Minister for Urban Development and Parliamentary Affairs, as a leader of
Indian delegation for World Economic Forum 2013.
Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered Arrest of Prime Minister on Charges of Corruption
SC of Pakistan ordered the authorities to arrest the Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on charges of corruption linked to
him.
Mahindra Satyam Tied up with Japanese Firm TechMatrix for Healthcare Services
Mahindra Satyam on 15 January 2013 signed an agreement with the Japanese firm TechMatrix Corporation digging at
business opportunities in the healthcare market..
India, Vietnam signed MoU to Strengthen Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
India and Vietnam on 15 January 2013 signed (MoU) which directly meant for building capacity and developing
institutional framework for MSMEs in Vietnam.
Safety Audit for Airport Metro Express Corridor by CMRS
The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) on 15 January 2013 started two-day safety audit of the Airport Metro
Express.
Scientists Discovered Gene That Restricts Tumours
Scientists at the JNUs School of Biotechnology claimed in the third week of January 2013 that they found the SCO2 gene
which can restrict tumours.
Krishi Karman Awards for the year 2011-2012 presented by the President of India
Pranab Mukherjee presented the Krishi Karman Awards - 2011-2012 to the best performing states with increased food
grain production at Ratrapati Bhawan.
Sensex Crossed Crucial 20000 Mark after Two Years
The Bombay Stock Exchange Sensex for second time in a row on 15 January 2013 touched 2-years high. The Nifty, on
the other hand, increased to 0.54 percent or 32.55 points, ending at 6056.60.
President Pranab Mukherjee honoured 18 States with Krishi Karman Awards

President Pranab Mukherjee on 15 January 2013 presented Krishi Karman awards for 2011-12 to eighteen states, which
includes the state of UP and Bihar..
Visa-Free Entry to India for Pakistani Senior Citizens put On Hold
The Visa-Free Entry to the Pakistani senior citizens was put on hold by on 15 Jan 2013. The decision came up in wake of
the beheading of two Indian Soldiers
Gas That Causes Ozone Destruction Discovered By the Researchers
Researchers at the Universities of York and Leeds in the third week of January 2013 identified a gas which led to
destruction of ozone.
Halimah Yacob Became First Woman Speaker of the Singapore Parliament
Indian-origin Halimah Yacob (58) became the first woman and the 9th Speaker of the Singapore Parliament on 14
January 2013. She replaced Michael Palmer.
Supreme Court: Khap Panchayats Diktat on Dress Code for Women Unlawful
The Supreme Court of India on 14 January 2013 ruled that Khap Panchayats' diktat on dress code for women is unlawful
India Affected By the Cyber Spying Campaign Called Red October
Kaspersky Lab, the Russian cyber security firm on 14 January 2013 revealed that India is among various nations which
are hit by the cyber spying campaign.
India Pakistan Flag Meeting was held at Chakan-Da- Bagh in Jammu and Kashmir
The Indian and Pakistani armies held Brigade Commander-level flag meeting at Chakan-Da-Bagh in Poonch district in
Jammu and Kashmir
Sensors to Detect Plants Distress Worked Upon By the Researchers
Researchers from the University of Georgia revealed in the 3rd week of Jan 2013 that they were creating technology
which helps identify the plants in pain.
Punjabs First Shariat Panchayat to be inaugurated in March 2013
The first Shariat panchayat of Punjab is scheduled to be inaugurated on 3 March 2013. It will settle three kinds of
disputes- marriage, divorce and inheritance.
Adolf Hitler Based Novel Titled Er Ist Wieder Da Became Germanys Bestseller
New novel about Hitler, called Er Ist Wieder Da (Hes Back) authored by Timur Vermes became the Germanys bestseller,
replacing Winter Of The World.
First Space Weather Reading Centre of India Scheduled to be opened by mid 2013
The first space weather reading centre of India is scheduled to be opened in Kolkata by Mid-2013. The centre is approved
by Union HRD Ministry.
TCS Net Profit Climbs to Unexpected 26.7 Percent in Q3
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) posted a very strong, unexpected 23 percent increase in the quarterly profit for October
to December 2012 quarter.
Astronomers discovered Magnetic Ropes in Venuss Upper Atmosphere
Astronomers found flux ropes in Venuss ionosphere (upper atmosphere), above the poles in the second week of January
2013
Sri Lankan President Impeached First Woman Chief Justice of the Country over Graft
The President of Sri Lanka, on 13 January 2013 removed the first woman chief justice of the country, Shirani
Bandarnayake on corruption charges.
World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT-12) Held in Dubai
ITU summoned the World Conference on International Telecommunications in Dubai which was held from 3-14 Dec 2012.
New Global Telecoms Treaty was agreed upon.
Beijing Air Pollution Crossed Toxic Levels: Yellow Alert Issued By Meteorological Authority
The meteorological authority of China issued yellow alert in various cities. Yellow alert indicated the presence of fog that
shows dangerous smog levels.
Health Ministers of BRICS decided to set up Technical Working Group (TWG)
The Health Ministers of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) in January 2013 decided to set up a
Technical Working Group (TWG)
Rusi Framroze Surti, Former Test Cricketer Died At 76
Rusi Framroze Surti, the former all-rounder of India from Surat died on 13 January 2013 in Mumbai. Surti was aged 76
years.
Researchers Developed New Technology That Helps Surgeon Detect Cancer Spread
Researchers at the University of California, in the third week of Jan 2013 developed a fresh technique that enables
surgeons to find out the reach of tumours.
Golden Globe Awards 2013: Argo Won Best Picture and Best Director Awards
At the Golden Globe Awards 2013, Argo won the Best Picture and Best Director Awards thrashing Lincoln. Daniel Day-
Lewis (Lincoln) won the best actor award.
International Paralympic Committee Decided to Launch International GP Circuit for Disabled
International Paralympic Committee (IPC) decided to launch the international grand prix circuit especially for the elite
athletes who are disabled.
Koto Okubo, Worlds Oldest Living Female died at 115
The oldest surviving woman of the world, Koto Okubo died at the age of 115 years in a town near Tokyo, Japan on 12
Jan. 2012.
India for the Second Year reported No Fresh Polio Cases
India reported zero fresh cases of polio in 2012 and this is the second year in a row that no fresh cases of Polio has been
discovered.
19th Colors Screen Awards: Ranbir Kapoor and Irfan Khan declared Best Actors
19th Colors Screen Awards 2013 was announced on 12 Jan 2013, Paan Singh Tomar was selected as the Best Film and
Ranbir and Irfan Khan came up as Best Actor
Internet Activist and Co-founder of Reditt, Aaron Swarth committed Suicide
Aaron Awartz, co-founder of Reditt committed suicide on 11 January 2013. He was facing federal criminal charges in
cases of fraud and hacking allegations.
Astronomers discovered Largest Cosmic Structure in the Universe
Astronomers from University of Central Lancashire have discovered largest known structure in the Universe called as a
Large Quasar Group (LQG) in January 2013
Simon Taufel to be the First Umpire to deliver the MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture 2013
Simon Taufel would become the first umpire to deliver, the MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture scheduled to be
delivered on 24 July 2013.
Election Commission announced Date of Election and By-Elections in 10 States
Election Commission of India on 11 January 2013 announced dates for regular polls and the by-elections in 10 states.
Commemorative Postage Stamp on Silk Letter Movement released by President
Commemorative Postage Stamp on Silk Letter Movement was released by Pranab Muherjee, the President of India on 11
January 2013.
Money Laundering and Banking Bills 2012 turned into Law with Presidents Assent
President gave his assent to Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill and Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill,
2012 to make it the law of land.
Kanha Tiger Reserve: 33 Spotted Deer found Dead
33 Spotted deer were found dead in the Kanha Tiger Reserve under Ghorela ward of the the Mukki forest.
Union Government approved 14 FDI proposals worth over 1300 cr Rupees
The Government of India on 11 January 2013 approved 14 FDI proposals which is said to be about 1311 crore rupees
including that of Hindustan Port Ltd.
Microsoft to shut down Windows Live Messenger Service from 15 March 2013
Microsoft in the Month of January 2013 announced plans to shut down its Messenger service which is formerly known by
Windows Live Messenger/MSN Messenger. The plan would involve enabling users to move down to Skype from 15 March
2013.
Malala Yousafzai Honoured with France's Simone de Beauvoir Prize for Women's Freedom
Malala Yousafzai, the schoolgirl from Pakistan shot by Taliban received France's Simone de Beauvoir Prize for Women's
Freedom in Paris on 9 Jan 2013.
Union Cabinet approved Higher Funds for Indira Awaas Yojana
The Union Cabinet on 10 January 2013 approved the Ministry of Rural Developments proposal to increase the unit cost
under Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY), keeping under consideration the sharp increase in the cost of materials.
IAMAI Report: 64 percent Internet Users from Rural India prefer Vernacular Language
A survey report published by IAMAI discovered that 64 percent of the rural population that uses internet in India accesses
it in Vernacular medium.
Manpreet Kaur Won Maiden National Title in National Weightlifting Championship 2013
Manpreet Kaur claimed the womens +75kg gold medal in National weightlifting championship on 10 Jan 2013. Himanshu
Kumar Chang won in mens +105kg category.
CJI Altamas Kabir constituted Special Bench to Hear Crimes against Women
Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir on 10 January 2013 set up a Special Bench of Justices of A.K. Patnaik and Gyan
Sudha Misra to hear cases of crime against women...
Supreme Court of India gave its nod to conduct Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu
Supreme Court of India permitted the Tamil Nadu Government to organize Jallikattu event in the state following 2009 Act
of the state.
GAIL India Commissioned Dabhol Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal
GAIL India announced successful commissioning of 5 million tonne capacity Dabhol LNG terminal on 10 January 2013 at
Ratnagiri in Maharashtra.
Renault Duster Awarded Car of the Year Award 2013
Renault Duster was awarded the Car of the Year Award 2013 by the automotive magazine Autocar India on 9 January
2013 in Mumbai.
Obama Signed Former Presidents Protection Act of 2012 into Law
Barrack Obama, signed into law the Former Presidents Protection Act of 2012 which extends life-time protection to the
former American presidents and family.
Killer Whales trapped under a Vast Stretch of Ice in Quebecs Far North
Killer Whales trapped under the vast sea-ice stretch in the eastern shore of the Hudson Bay.
Scientists Developed a Drug to Reverse Permanent Deafness
Scientists in the second week of January 2013, at the Harvard Medical School, US developed a drug codenamed
LY411575, which is a cure of permanent deafness.
Union Cabinet approved 12517 crore Rupees of Capital Infusion in 10 PSU Banks
The Union Cabinet on 10 January 2013 approved a proposal of infusing 12517 crores rupees in public sector banks so
that bank could enhance the lending activity and meet the capital adequacy norms.
Five Years and over 31000 died in Punjab due to Cancer: Report
Punjab registered more than 31000 deaths people due to cancer in 5 years. Finding is based on the report of state Run
Door-To-Door Campaign to detect cancer
37 Year Old Woman Became First Complete Body Donor of AIIMS
Chandrakanta Rawat, the 37-year-old Uttrakhand woman became the first complete body donor in January 2013 at the
All India Institute of Medical Sciences.
RBI: Private Sector of India registered a Net Profit of 4.3 percent in First Half of 2012-13
Data released by RBI, reports that the Private Corporate Sector of India has registered a 4.3 percent increase in the net
profits in the first half of 2012-13
Union Government approved Ten Percent Stake Sale in Engineers India Ltd (EIL)
The Union Government on 10 January 2013 approved 10 per cent stake sale in Engineers India Ltd (EIL), which is
supposed to bring back a sum of around 800 crore Rupees to the government.
PR Fonroche inaugurated First Solar Plant under National Solar Mission Batch II
PR Fonroche an Indian and French Partnership firm inaugurated first Solar Plant under National Solar Mission Batch II in
January 2013.
Red Wine can distort the results of Testosterone Level in Body
Researchers from Kinston University discovered that Red Wine can enhance performance of athletes by masking the
testosterone hormone in their body.
Supreme Court rejected Sahara Petition on Refund of 24000 crore Rupees
The Supreme Court on 9 January 2013 dismissed Sahara group's petition for review of its verdict directing its two firms
Sahara India Real Estate Corporation (SIREC) and Sahara Housing Investment Corporation (SHIC) to refund around
24000 crore rupees to their investors with 15 percent interest per annum.
Kevin Pietersen Signed Full-Central Contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board
Kevin Pietersen on 9 January 2013 signed the full-central agreement with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
Brij Bihari Lal Butail Elected As the Speaker of Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Brij Bihari Lal Butail was unanimously elected as the new speaker of Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly on 9 January
2013. Butail is the five-time MLA.
Arunachal Pradesh Collaborated with NSDL for Adoption of National Pension Scheme
The state of Arunachal Pradesh on 9 January 2013 entered into an agreement with signing of MoU with National
Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL), permitting it to work as a Central Record Keeping Agency (CRA) for adoption of the
National Pension System (NPS).
Usain Bolt and Fraser-Pryce Won Athlete of the Year Award At JAAA Golden Cleats Awards Ceremony
Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce won the male and female Athlete of the Year awards respectively on 8 January
2013 at JAAA Golden Cleats Awards ceremony.
Allahabad Bank Signed MoU with Chamber of Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Allahabad bank signed a MoU with Chamber of Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (CIMSME) in Kolkata on 4 Jan
2013 to support priority sector lending.
Scientists Developed a Drug That Help Paralysed Walk Again
Scientists at the Stanford University in the 2nd week of January 2013, California developed a drug called LM11A-31 which
can help paralysed people walk again.
Cochin Shipyard launched Aadesh, the First Fast Patrol Vessel for Coast Guard
Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) on 8 January 2013 launched the first fast patrol vessel (FPV), built for the Indian Coast Guard.
Life of Pi Nominated For BAFTA 2013 with Nine Nominations, Lincoln Leads Way with 10 Nods
Life of Pi and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel were chosen for the BAFTA Awards 2013. Suraj Sharma, the Indian actor
was nominated for the BAFTA Awards 2013.
Rajiv Takru appointed Secretary of Financial Services in the Finance Ministry
Rajiv Takru , the Senior IAS officer on 9 January 2013 promoted and appointed as Secretary of Financial Services in the
Finance Ministry...
Air Marshal Kulwant Singh Gill took over as the Commandant of NDA
Air Marshal Kulwant Singh Gill is the new commandant of National Defence Academy. He took the office from outgoing Lt.
Gen Ashok Singh on 8 January 2013.
Sodexo Announced Acquiring Chennai-Based MacLellan India
Sodexo, the French major in vouchers and catering announced acquiring MacLellan on 9 Jan 2013. MacLellan offers
maintenance and facility management services.
Fitch Ranked India's Sovereign Rating into Negative Status
Rating Agency Fitch rated Indias Sovereign Rating in its negative status.
Railway fares to be hiked from 21 January 2013: Railway minister
Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal on 9 January 2013 announced that the rail fares would be hiked for all passengers
from 21 January 2013...
India Successfully test-fired manoeuvrable version of BrahMos Supersonic Missile
Aadhaar card to be accepted as proof to get passport: Ministry of external Affairs
The Ministry of External Affairs on 8 January 2013 decided and consequently advised all Passport Issuing Authorities to
accept Aadhaar letter as Proof of Address and Photo identity...
Chief Minister of Gujarat Narendra Modi inaugurated 6th Vibrant Gujarat summit
Chief Minister of Gujarat Narendra Modi on 8 January 2013 inaugurated the biennial(held every second year) Vibrant
Gujarat Global Investors meet by throwing open a mega trade exhibition that has over one thousand firms from as many
as 16 countries displaying their products...
Akbaruddin Owaisi Arrested For Delivering Hate Speech; Faces Several Other Charges
Akbaruddin Owaisi, the Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) MLA who was indicted of making hate speech was arrested
on 8 January 2013.
Chief Minister of Jharkhand Arjun Munda Resigned and Recommended dissolution of State Assembly
The Arjun Munda Ministry in Jharkhandon 8 January 2013 resigned and recommended dissolution of the two-year-old
Assembly to the governor in Ranchi.
Income Tax Surveyed Nokias Chennai Plant to Check Tax Evasion
Income Tax officials surveyed the Sriperumbudur plant of Nokia in its day-long survey on 8 January 2013 in order to find
out the tax evasion, if it existed.
The Oldest Super Predator Living on Earth, Tyrant Swimmer Discovered by the Scientists
Scientists discovered that oldest super predator of the world was the marine crocodile. It looked partly like a shark and
partly like a threatening dolphin.
LinkedIn appointed Nishant Rao as Country Manager for India Operations
Professional networking Web site LinkedIn on 8 January 2013 appointed Nishant K. Rao as the new Country Manager for
its India operations.
Versace 19.69 Tied Up With Majgenta Fashions for India Ventures
Versace 19.69 Abbigliamento Sportivo, the Italian luxury brand for clothing entered into India through its partnership with
the Majgenta Fashions.
M S Dhoni climbed up to Fourth Position in the ICC ODI Players Ranking
MS Dhoni placed at 4th position in the latest ICC ODI Players Ranking released. Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers share first
and second position, respectively.
JMM withdrew support from BJP in Jharkhand and Reduced It to Minority
JMM announced withdrawal of support from the BJP led coalition Government in Jharkhand bringing it to minority.
Mantra Airlines to start Civil Airlines Services from Jammu to Kargil
Mantra Airlines to start its services between Jammu and Kargil. With its first landing it created a history of first civil
aircraft that landed on Kargil
Malaysias Bar Council Suggested Chemical Castration for Repeated Sex Offenders
Malaysias Bar Council suggested that chemical castration should be the treatment given to repeated sex offenders as the
alternative kind of sentencing.
N.A.K. Browne inaugurated a Medium Lift Helicopter Complex at Phalodi
A Medium Lift Helicopter Complex was inaugurated at Phalodi by N.A.K. Browne, the Chief of the Air Staff.
National Data Centre for UIDAI to come up in Gurgaon
National Data Centre of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is being developed at Gurgaon. The centre is
being developed as a green data centre
Researchers Discovered Fossil of First Bird with Teeth in China
Fossil skeleton of the early bird called Sulcavis Geeorum which lived 125 million years ago was discovered in the first
week of January 2013 in China.
Rape Victims Free to Choose Lawyers at the Expense of State: Maharashtra Government
Home Minister of Maharashtra declared on 7 January 2013 that the Govt. decided to offer every rape victim a choice to
pick the lawyer at states expense.
Empowered Group of Ministers decided to Auction four Telecom Circles in 1800 MHz Band
The Empowered Group of Ministers on 7 January 2013 decided to auction the four Telecom Circles in 1800 MHz Band in
March 2013.
News Broadcasting Standards Association Issued Guidelines for Reporting of Sexual Crimes
On 7 Jan 13, the News Broadcasting Standards Association (NBSA) issued certain guidelines for the television channels
while reporting the sexual assault cases.
Lionel Messi won the FIFA Ballon dOr Award for fourth time
Lionel Messi on 7 January 2013 won the FIFA Ballon dOr Award for fourth time.
South District Police in New Delhi Announced New Measures for Tightening Security
The south district police in New Delhi announced certain measures for improvisation of the security during the peak hours
of the evening as well as night.
Justice D.K. Jain appointed as the Chairman of Law Commission
Justice D.K. Jain has been appointed as the Chairman of the 20th Law Commission of India by the Union Government of
India.
Bajaj Auto launched 100 cc motorcycle Discover 100T
India second largest manufacturer of Motorcycle Bajaj Auto on 7th January 2013 launched its 100 cc motorcycle Discover
100T priced at 50500 rupees...
Union Government Decided to disinvest Stakes in Oil India, NTPC
The Union government in month of January 2013 decided to divest 10 percent stake in Oil India in the second fortnight of
January and follow this up by disposing of 9.5 percent holding in NTPC in February 2013...
Andy Murray defeated Grigor Dimitrov to retain his Brisbane International Tennis Title
Andy Murray won Brisbane International Tennis Title on 6 Jan. 2012 after defeating Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets by 7-6
and 6-4.
Indian Institute of Astrophysics to Develop Worlds Largest Solar Telescope
Indian Institute of Astrophysics has decided to develop the worlds largest solar telescope at Ladakh and work on it would
commence by end of the year 2013.
11th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas meet kicked off in Kerala
The three-day 11th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) kicked off in Kochi on 7 January 2013...
Internet Emit 830 Million Tonnes of CO2 in Environment Annually: Researchers
Internet and its associated services share 2 percent of the CO2 emission in the environment annually.
Former South African Bowler Neil Adcock died at the age of 81
Former South Africa fast bowler, Neil Adcock died on 6 January 2013 at the age of 81 in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal province
of South Africa. He had pneumonia and was also suffering from cancer for a long period of time..
Sunmeet Kaur became the first woman to win 5 Crore Rupees on Kaun Banega Crorepati Game Show
Sunmeet Kaur Sawhney, a housewife from the state of Punjab in January 2013 emerged as the first woman to win 5
crore rupees on the TV game show Kaun Banega Crorepati 6 (KBC).
Government of Madhya Pradesh identified and declared 17 Eco-Sensitive Zones in the State
Government of Madhya Pradesh declared 17 Eco-Sensitive Zones around the wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks of
the state
China launched its Postage Stamp on Year of Snake
International/World Current Affairs January 2013. China launched a Stamp for Year of Snake. The Stamp carries a face
value of 1.20 Yuan.
India Lost the Series against Pakistan by 2-1 after it won the last match by 10 runs
India lost the Pakistan in India Series by 1-2 after winning the last match at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in New Delhi on 6
January 2012.
Haradhan Bandopadhyay, Renowned Bengali Actor Passed Away at 86
Haradhan Bandopadhyay, the veteran Bengali actor passed away on 5 January 2013 in Kolkata following an illness. He
was 86 years of age.
Mars Curiosity Rover captured a Flower like formation on Martian Rocks
Mars Curiosity Rover identified a flower like object embedded on the rocks of Mars.
National Aluminium Co Ltd (Nalco) Commissioned its First Wind Power Project
National Aluminium Co Ltd (Nalco) in the Month of January 2013 commissioned its first wind power project at Gandikota
in Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh....
Virat Kohli named CEAT International Cricketer of the Year
Vice-captain of Indian Cricket team Virat Kohli on 4 January 2013 was named the International Cricketer of the Year while
Pakistan cricket team bagged the top honours for the best team at the CEAT Cricket Awards 2011-12 in New Delhi...
18th National Level Meeting between Myanmar and India held in New Delhi
The 18th National Level Meeting between Myanmar and India was held on 28 -29 December, 2012 in New Delhi.
Sania Mirza and Bethanie Mattek-Sands claimed Ladies Doubles final at the Brisbane International
Indian Tennis player Sania Mirza and her American partner Bethanie Mattek-Sands on 5 January 2013 lifted the WTA
Brisbane International trophy with a win against Kveta Peschke and Anna-Lena Groenefeld...
Mahindra forayed into the Motorcycle Segment with the Unveiling of two 110cc bikes
Automobile manufacturing corporation Mahindra in the month of December forayed into the motorcycle segment with two
110 cc models
RBI set up Working Group to review Banking Ombudsman Scheme
The Reserve Bank of India in the month of January 2013 had set up a working group to evaluate and make
improvements in the grievance redressal mechanism for bank customers...
2 Billion Year Old Martian Rock Is a Meteorite with 10 Times More Water than Normal: Scientists
The scientists claimed that the 2-billion year old Martian rock, called Black Beauty which fell in Sahara is a Martian
meteorite containing 10 times more water.
US President Barack Obama re nominated Indian American Srikanth Srinivasan as Federal Judge
Indian-American Srikanth Srinivasan on 4th January 2013 re-nominated by US President Barack Obama as Federal Judge
for the District of Columbia Circuit...
The Oldest Bank of Switzerland to Pay 58 Million Dollar to US in Tax Evasion Case
The oldest bank of Switzerland became first foreign bank that pleaded guilty in US for tax-evasion. The bank helped US
clients in hiding income from IRS.
Indias First Successful Intestinal Transplant Performed on a Software Engineer
The first successful and healthy intestinal transplant surgery in India was given to a software engineer on 24 November
2012 at Medanta Medicity, Gurgaon.
Nasscom signed Pact with NIIT to Train One Lakh Students in next Three years
The Nasscom Sector Skills Council (SSC) on 4 January 2013 signed a memorandum of understanding with NIIT to train
one lakh students over the next three years for business/ knowledge process outsourcing and legal process outsourcing
jobs...
Gerda Lerner, The Womens History Pioneer Died at 92
Gerda Lerner, the leader in womens history and the founding member of National Organization for Woman died on 2
January 2013 at Wisconsin at the age of 92 yrs.
Union Government Doubled 12th Plan Outlay for Science and Technology Ministry
Union Science and Technology Minister S. Jaipal Reddy on 4 January 2013 declared that the Centres allocation for the
science and technology and earth sciences ministry had been doubled for the 12th Plan period...
Researchers: Siachen Glacier Shrinking Due to Increasing Temperatures
The researchers claimed that the Siachen Glacier reduced to 5.9 km in its longitudinal extent from 1989 to 2009 due to
increasing temperatures.
Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde launched Pilot Project of Crime and Criminal Tracking System
Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on 4 January 2013 launched Pilot Project of Crime and Criminal Tracking
Systems...
Researchers Discovered Protein behind Scaly and Dry Skin in Eczema
A team of researchers at Oregon State University discovered malfunctioning protein called Ctip2 which causes certain skin
conditions in a kind of eczema.
Irelands prestigious Tipperary International Peace Prize for 2012 awarded to Malala
Tipperary International Peace Prize for 2012 was awarded to Malala Yousafzai on 3 January 2013for her courage and
determination
PM Manmohan Singh Became the 19th Most Followed Leader on Twitter
As per Digital Policy Council (DPC), PM Manmohan Singh became the 19th most followed leader of the world on Twitter.
US President Barrack Obama topped the list.
Two New-Born Giant Planets Observed Around the Star
Astronomers studying newborn star observed two giant planets which were forming around it, depicting the stage of the
planetary evolution never seen before.
Delhi Transport Corporation won the Lowest Accident Rate Award for 2012
Delhi Transport Corporation bagged Lowest Accident Rate Award for 2012. The award is given by the Association of State
Road Transport Undertakings
Violin Maestro M.S. Gopalakrishnan died at the age of 82
The Violinist M.S. Gopalakrishnan and the recipient of both Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri died on 3 January 2013.
Prof. Ravindra Dholkia to Head five-member committee of Air India
Ministry of Civil Aviation constituted a five-member committee to be headed by Prof Ravindra Dholkia to prepare report
on methods of cost cutting and utilization of resources by Air India.
Private House with Antique 17th Century Furniture Discovered in UK
The Charles Hanson auctioneers in UK during their routine inspection discovered a private house with precious antique
items from 17th century.
South Korea Became First Country in Asia to Order Chemical Castration of Child Rapist
South Korea became first country in Asia to order chemical castration of 31-year-old child rapist in landmark ruling on 3
January 2013.
First Earthquake-Proof Hindu Temple of the World Opened Near Hollywood
One of the biggest Hindu temples in US, which is built at a cost of 100 million dollar near Hollywood, was opened on 3
January 2013.
Freedom fighter Pandit Ram Sanehi Shukla died
Pandit Ram Sanehi Shukla a follower of Mahatma Gandhi and a freedom fighter died at the age of 98 on 3 January 2013
after surviving a brief illness
Mukesh Ambani Declared 18th Richest Man in the World; Retains Position as Richest Indian
India Current Affairs January 2013. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index revealed that Mukesh Ambani, the chairman and MD
of Reliance Industries is the 18th richest man in the world.
Haryana Government announced Kanyadan Scheme for Bride participants of Mass Marriages
Haryana Government announced its plan to launch Kanyadan Scheme in the state. The Scheme would be valid for brides
participating in Mass Marriages.
Nestle won its Trademark Battle over KitKat Bar from Cadbury
Nestle successfully won the trademark Battle over the shape of KitKat Bar from Cadbury in the UKs Community
Trademark Office
U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved New Tuberculosis Drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on 31 December 2012 approved a Johnson & Johnson tuberculosis drug that is
counted to be first new medicine to fight the deadly infection in more than four decades...
US President Barack Obama signed Annual Defence Policy Bill
US President Barack Obama on 3 January 2013 signed into law the annual defence policy Bill, authorising 633 billion
dollars in defence spending for 2013..
Masaki Asano appointed Deputy Managing Director of India Yamaha Motor
India Yamaha Motor appointed Masaki Asano as Deputy Managing Director on 2 December 2012. He would report to the
CEO and MD of the company directly.
Justice Amitava Roy Sworn in as Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court
Justice Amitava Roy on 2 January 2013 was sworn in as the Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court..
Government of Odisha launched Public Service Delivery System
The government of Odisha on 2 January 2013 launched the much-sought after public services Delivery System for citizens
under the Odisha Right to Public Service Act, 2012...
Switzerland Best Place to be Born in the World, India Ranked 66th: Survey
As per the survey held by the Economist Intelligence, the sister company of The Economist, Switzerland was declared as
the best place to be born in the world.
Foreign Tourists Not Allowed To Work as Journalists on Tourist Visa: MHA
Ministry of Home Affairs on 2 January 2013 ordered foreign tourists not to indulge in the journalistic activities on their
tourist visas.
Urjit Patel Was Appointed As the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India
Urjit Patel was appointed as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India on 3 Jan 2013. He would succeed Subir
Gokarn whose term ended on 31 Dec 2012.
Union Government constituted the 14th Finance Commission under Former RBI Governor YV Reddy
Union Government on 2 January 2013 constituted the 14th Finance Commission under former Reserve Bank of India
(RBI) governor Yaga Venugopal Reddy...
Chief Justice of India Inaugurated First Fast-Track Court in Delhi for Hearing Rape Cases
CJI Altamas Kabir inaugurated the first fast-track court in Saket Court Complex, Delhi on 2 January 2013 for dealing with
the crime against females.
Manufacturing Sector Displayed Six-Month Highest Growth in December 2012: Survey
The Purchasing Managers' Index from HSBC survey revealed on 2 Jan 2013 that the manufacturing activity of India
increased in Dec 2012 to maximum in six months.
Oldest Fossil of the Earth from 3.5 Billion Years Ago Discovered in Australia
Australian scientists claimed that they discovered certain traces of bacteria in Western Australia, which lived a record-
breaking 3.49 billion years ago.
Domestic Automobile Sales Decreased in December 2012 despite Heavy Discounts
Inspite of offering heavy discounts and attractive offers, automobile companies failed to attract customers, resulting in
low sales in December 2012.
Godrej UK-Based Subsidiary Acquired Colgate-Palmolive Brand, Soft and Gentle in UK
Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) on 1 January 2012 announced that its UK-based subsidiary Keyline Brands
acquired Soft and Gentle from Colgate-Palmolive Co.
Israels Jewish Population Passed Crucial 6 Million Mark: Central Bureau of Statistics
According to Israels Central Bureau of Statistics the Israels Jewish population passed the mark of 6 million for first time.
Syed Asif Ibrahim Took Over as the Director of Intelligence Bureau
Syed Asif Ibrahim, the IPS officer, took over as the Director of Intelligence Bureau on 1 January 2013 succeeding Nehchal
Sandhu.
India and Pakistan Exchanged Nuclear Units List as a Part of the Agreement
India and Pakistan exchanged the list which contains the names of nuclear units of two countries on 1 January 2013 as it
is customary since 20 years.
UN Human Rights Chief Termed Rape as National Problem in India
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights termed rape as the national issue in India, calling for strengthening
the laws against this sexual violence
S. Ramakrishnan took over as Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
S. Ramakrishnan is the new Director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre. He replaced P S Veeraraghavan and carries
four decades of experience in Rocketry.
Scientist Venkatesh Mannar honoured with Order of Canada Award
Scientist Venkatesh Mannar was honoured with the Order of Canada Award in December 2012
Suven Life Sciences won Patents on three Products for CNS Molecules
Suven Life Sciences the Drug Firm won patents on three products for CNS molecules on 31 December 2012 from
Eurasia and Canada
Muthunayagam and Saraswat to be awarded with Aryabhatta Award by the ASI
The Astronautical Society of India selected Dr. A.E. Muthunayagam and Dr. V.K. Saraswat for Aryabhatta Award 2010 and
2011
Rollout of Direct Benefits Transfers started on 1 January 2013
National Committee on Direct Cash Transfers started roll-out of the Direct Cash Benefits from 1 January 2013 in 43
identified districts of the country

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