Monday, September 9, 2013

September 2013 Current-Affairs



  1. Marich Man Singh Shrestha, the former Prime Minister of Nepal, died
    The former Prime Minister of Nepal, Marich Man Singh Shrestha, died after battling with lung cancer. He was 72.




  2. Dezso Gyarmati, the Water Polo legend from Hungary died
    Dezso Gyarmati, the water polo legend from Hungry died. He won five medals in Olympics that included three gold’s at Helsinki, Melbourne and Tokyo.




  3. India announced an aid of 5000 crore rupees to Bhutan
    India announced an aid of 5000 crore to Bhutan including an economic stimulus package of 500 crore. Bhutan PM is on 6 day India visit.




  4. Hoshiarpur and Kapurthala declared as Smoke-Free districts in Punjab
    Hoshiarpur and Kapurthala districts of Punjab were declared as smoke-free districts in the state by Punjab Government.




  5. President of India conferred the National Sports Awards
    President conferred National Sports Award in Rastrapati Bhawan on 31 August 2103. Ronjon Sodhi won the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.




  6. United States has launched an Investigation into Indian Trade Policies
    US launched a probe into the Indian trade policies and its practices named Trade, Investment & Industrial Policies in India: Effects on the U.S. Economy.




  7. UN Human Rights Chief: Sri Lanka heading in an Authoritarian Direction
    Sir Lanka is heading in an authoritarian direction claimed Navi Pillay, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.




  8. HLL Biotech has entered into an Agreement with Institute of Immunology, Croatia
    HLL Biotech and Institute of Immunology, Croatia has entered into an agreement for long-term supply and technology transfer.




  9. Egypt has destroyed 10 Tunnels beneath Border with Gaza
    Egyptian authorities blasted 10 Tunnels beneath Border with Gaza. The tunnels were destroyed following a security campaign.




  10. Hyderabad Hotshots won the inaugural season of Indian Badminton League
    Hyderabad Hotshots emerged as the winner of the Indian Badminton League 2013 (first season). Saina Nehwal declared player of the tournament.




  11. Union Government of India Planned to Increase Fund Outlay for Technical Textile Sector
    The Union Government of India on 31 August 2013 planned to enhance the fund outlay for different schemes related to technical textile sector.




  12. Microsoft Joined Google in the Spying Lawsuit Filed in the Federal Court
    Microsoft on 30 August 2013 declared that the battle to solve the secret US government requests for the Internet user data would be sorted out in court.




  13. New Health Initiatives Worth 500 Crore Rupees Launched in Assam
    Union Health Minister of Health & Family Welfare launched new health initiatives worth 500 crore Rupees under the NRHM at Guwahati on 1 September 2013.




  14. Bharat Nirman Public Information Campaign Inaugurated at Puducherry
    Minister of State V Narayanasamy of Puducherry inaugurated the Bharat Nirman Public Information Campaign at Karaikkal, Puducherry on 1 September 2013.



  15. Vice President of India Released the Delhi Human Development Report 2013
    The Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari released the Delhi Human Development Report 2013 in New Delhi on 31 August 2013.

  16. TECHNOTEX-2014: International Exhibition and Conference Launched in Mumbai
    The Union Minister of State for Textiles Panabaka Lakshmi launched the TECHNOTEX-2014: International Exhibition and Conference in Mumbai.


  17. South Korea Defeated India to Win the Asia Cup Hockey Final at Malaysia
    South Korea defeated India 4-3 in the final of the Asia Cup Hockey at Ipoh, Malaysia on 1 September 2013.


  18. Bhuvana Kalva won 2013 ITF Women's Tennis Tournament
    India's Bhuvana Kalva won her maiden 10000 US dollars ITF women singles title on 31 August 2013


  19. David Frost,British Broadcaster and Writer Died at 74
    David Frost died on 31 August 2013 aboard the ocean liner Queen Elizabeth


  20. Sonia Rai won the Gold Medal in Women's 25-Metre Sports Pistol
    Sonia Rai won the gold in women’s 25-metre sports pistol on 31 August 2013


  21. Egypt formed a 50-Member Panel to amend the Constitution
    Egyptian President Adly Mansour on 1 September 2013 approved a 50 member panel to amend the suspended 2012 Constitution


  22. Anjana Padmanabhan became the First Winner of Indian Idol Junior
    Anjana Padmanabhan from Bangalore became the first winner of the singing reality show Indian Idol Junior


  23. India retained Its Top Position in the ICC ODI Team Rankings Table
    India retained their top position in the ICC ODI team rankings table in the latest list issued on 1 September 2013


  24. C-17 Globemaster III Aircraft inducted in Indian Air Force
    Union Defence Minister AK Antony on 2 September 2013 formally inducted IAF's biggest 70-tonneheavy-lift transport aircraft C-17 Globemaster III into service.


  25. Diana Nyad, 64, Became First Woman to Swim Across Florida Straits without Shark Cage
    Diana Nyad, 64-year old American long-distance swimmer became the first person to cross Florida Straits from Cuba without any shark cage on 2 September 2013.


  26. Gandhi Heritage Portal was launched by Prime Minister of India
    Prime Minister of India Dr. Mamohan Singh on 2 September 2013 launched the Gandhi Heritage Portal in New Delhi.


  27. Rajya Sabha Passed the National Food Security Bill 2013 through the Voice Vote
    Rajya Sabha on 2 September 2013 passed the National Food Security Bill 2013, the aim of which is to provide subsidised foodgrains to people.


  28. Acer launched Liquid S2;World's First 4K Recording Smartphone
    Acer on 2 September 2013 launched a new smartphone with a 6-inch screen called the Liquid S2


  29. Cardiovascular Risks Increased During Winter than Summer: Research
    Researchers from the Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Lausanne (IUMSP) revealed that the heart risks increase in the cold weather.


  30. Union Minister for Culture Inaugurated Exhibition on Indian Embroideries
    The Union Minister for Culture on 2 September 2013 inaugurated an exclusive exhibition on Indian embroideries- named Resurgence.


  31. Haraprasad Das was conferred the Moortidevi Award for 2012
    Haraprasad Das was conferred the Moortidevi Award for 2012 for Vamsha


  32. Oracle to introduce Train the Trainer Initiative in UP
    Oracle offered to introduce its courses in Uttar Pradesh schools, under its Train the Trainer initiative


  33. War Crime Convicts to be dropped from Voting List in Bangladesh
    Bangladesh cabinet approved a law under which names of war-crime convicts will be dropped from the national voting list


  34. Astronomers found a Twin Star to Earth's own Sun Called HIP 102152
    Astronomers found a twin star to Earth's own Sun called HIP 102152 which is much older


  35. HRD Ministry Launched the Third all India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE)
    HRD ministry on 3 September 2013 launched the third All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE)-2012-13


  36. 3rd India-Republic of Korea Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue held in Seoul
    The 3rd India-Republic of Korea (ROK) Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue (FPSD) was held in Seoul


  37. Union Cabinet approved the proposal to set-up National Institute of Solar Energy for R&D
    Cabinet approved the proposal for setting up of an autonomous NISE. The institute will be established by converting Solar Energy Centre, Gurgaon.


  38. National Symposium on Development and Nurturing of Biotechnology Held
    A National Symposium on Development and Nurturing of Emerging Interface between Medical Science and Biotech was held in Gauhati University on 2 September 2013.


  39. Minister of Mauritius Met Minister of India for MoU between NSIC and Mauritius
    Minister of Business, Enterprise and Cooperatives, Mauritius met with Minister of State, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises on 2 September 2013.


  40. India to host 33rd Asian and Pacific Conference of Correctional Administrators
    India will be hosting the 33rd Asian and Pacific Conference of Correctional Administrators - 2013 in New Delhi from 22 to 27 September 2013.


  41. 8th Annual Convention of Central Information Commission Concluded at New Delhi
    The two day 8th Annual Convention of Central Information Commission concluded at New Delhi on 3 September 2013. It started on 2 September 2013.


  42. Union Government of India Approved Proposal for Setting up BRLF
    The Union Government of India on 3 September 2013 approved the proposal for setting up of the Bharat Rural Livelihood Foundation (BRLF). 

  43. Scientists discovered the Single Largest Volcano beneath the Pacific Ocean
    Scientists discovered the single largest volcano in the world, a dead colossus deep beneath the Pacific Ocean

  44. I&B Ministry launched All India Radio's Free News SMS Service
    The ministry of information and Broadcasting on 9 September 2013 launched All India Radio's Free News SMS service

  45. Campbell became the Youngest Pilot to fly across the World on Single Engine Aircraft
    Ryan Campbell became the youngest pilot to fly across the globe solo on a single engine aircraft. He achieved the world record at the age of 19 years.

  46. Serena Williams defeated Victoria Azarenka to win 5th US Open Title 2013
    Serena Williams won US Open by defeating Azarenka during the women's singles final. Pair of Paes and Stepanek won the Men’s Doubles at US Open.

  47. Hindujas won Lifetime Achievement Award in Britain
    British Indian billionaire brothers Srichand and Gopichand Hinduja won a Lifetime Achievement Award in Britain

  48. International Literacy Day was celebrated Across the Globe
    International Literacy Day was held on 8 September 2013. International Literacy Day was designated by UNESCO.

  49. Tokyo won the Right to Host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games
    Tokyo on 7 September 2013 won the right to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games

  50. Deepak Sandhu Became the First Woman Chief Information Commissioner
    Deepak Sandhu became the first woman Chief Information Commissioner on 5 September 2013. She took over from Satyananda Mishra.

  51. Raghuram Rajan succeeded Subbarao as the 23rd Governor of RBI
    Raghuram Rajan took the charge of the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. He is the 23rd Governor of RBI and has succeeded Subbarao in the office.                                  
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2013 Current Affairs

  1. NASA launched a New Communication Satellite called TDRS: NASA on 31 January 2013 launched a new communication satellite TDRS to stay in touch with its space station astronauts.
     
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. India’s 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.
  5. Rajasthan HC stayed State’s Decision for Giving 4% Additional Reservation to Gurjar: The Rajasthan High Court on 29 January 2013 stayed the state government's decision for giving 4 per cent additional reservation to Gurjar
  6. SpiceJet to Launch Flights to Guangzhou in South China: SpiceJet decided to launch its flights to Guangzhou in the first week of February 2013. SpiceJet became the only Indian private airline to fly China.
  7. Madras High Court Upheld Ban on Vishwaroopam in Tamil Nadu: Madras High Court on 30 January 2013, in the evening upheld the ban on Kamal Haasan’s Vishwaroopam in Tamil Nadu till 6 February 2013.
  8. Controversy over Kamal Haasan’s Tamil film Vishwaroopam: Vishwaroopam which was originally slated to be released on 25 January 2013 was once again banned by the Madras High Court on 30 January 2013.
  9. Milos Zeman became Czech Republic’s First Directly Elected President: Milos Zeman became Czech Republic’s first directly elected President as per the Czech Republic Presidential election results declared on 25 January 2013.
  10. RIM Changed to Blackberry; Launched New Blackberry 10 Operating System: Research In Motion on 30 January 2013 announced that it will formally be called Blackberry now. It launched its own new operating system called Blackberry 10.
  11. India Pledged Humanitarian Assistance of 2.5 Million US Dollars to Syria: India announced an assistance of 2.5 million US dollars to Syria on 30 January 2013 at the High-level International Humanitarian Pledging Conference for Syria
  12. World Anti-Leprosy Day Observed to focus Attention on Disease: World anti Leprosy Day was observed on 30 January 2013 to focus attention and create awareness about the air-borne disease.
     
  13. India and USA inaugurated the First Triangular India-US-Africa Partnership at Hyderabad: India and the United States inaugurated the first triangular India-US-Africa partnership in agricultural training at Hyderabad. 
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