President of India Inaugurated the 14 Mega Watt Solar Power Project at Deoghar

The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the 14 mega watt Solar Power project at Deoghar in Jharkhand on 30 April 2013. Along with the inauguration of this solar power project, the President also laid Foundation Stones for Pilgrim Queue Complex and Deoghar – Basukinath 44 kilo metre Solar Street Light Project.

The initiatives taken in Deoghar will help in the overall growth of Deoghar along with helping in establishing the high standards for pilgrimage management. The initiative was taken by the government authorities and local MPs in order to establish the high technology solar lighting project.

Vice President of India Released a Book Titled an Ardent Patriot – Dinesh Goswami

An Ardent Patriot – Dinesh Goswami: Compiled and Edited by Kumar Deepak Das

Hamid Ansari, the Vice President of India on 30 April 2013 released a book titled An Ardent Patriot – Dinesh Goswami, compiled and edited by Kumar Deepak Das, Member of Parliament. 

The book is compilation of Parliamentary Speeches of veteran parliamentarian from Assam- Dinesh Goswami. The book comprises of the Parliamentary speeches made by him in the Parliament during his tenure of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha from 1971 to 1990. 

Dinesh Goswami was an eminent political leader from Assam who was a distinguished parliamentarian. Apart from this, he was also a reputed legal luminary, a skilled orator and an ardent champion of public service. His work includes that as the Chairman of the Committee on Electoral reforms in 1990, popularly called the Dinesh Goswami Committee. The Dinesh Goswami Committee played a key role in relevant recommendations on reforms of our electoral system which remain valid even today.

The 3rd Ministerial Conference of the Istanbul Process was held in Almaty

Almaty:The 3rd Ministerial Meeting of the Istanbul Process was held here. Alamty is in Kazakhstan.

The 3rd Ministerial Meeting of the Istanbul Process was held in Almaty on 26 April 2013. Foreign Affairs Ministers of India, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Russia, UAE and top officials from the other countries as well as representatives of international and regional organizations took part in the conference.

The Istanbul Process on Regional Security and Cooperation for Secure and Stable Afghanistan was launched on 2 November 2011 at the foreign ministers meeting in Istanbul. The first ministerial conference on the Istanbul Process was held in Kabul on 14 June 2012.

Bharti Airtel Introduced Flat Roaming Rates for African Customers

Bharti Airtel on 29 April 2013 Introduced Flat Roaming Rates for its African Customers in order to strengthen its One Airtel, service.

With the Introduction of Flat roaming rates the customers can now access data and SMS at a flat rate in addition to receiving free incoming calls while roaming across Africa and South Asia.

Benefits of the Flat Roaming Rates

• The newly introduced service will further enhance communication for travellers from Africa by enabling them to access data and SMS, in addition to the currently available voice roaming, at a flat attractive rate whilst travelling within Africa and South Asia.
• Airtel’s African customers need not pay roaming charges on incoming calls while travelling in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and 17 African countries.
• With the introduction of a flat and attractive roaming rate for data and SMS use, Airtel will help lower the communication cost for millions of frequent business and leisure travellers across the countries where it operates.

Now, the Airtel customers will not need to register or buy new SIM cards, as they are automatically enrolled in the ‘One Airtel’ service.

The another major benefit is that , Airtel customers will also receive calls for free and have the opportunity to recharge their phone credit by using the host country’s top up vouchers. There is a nominal mark up on the local rate to cover for exchange rate differences and currency fluctuations.

Serbia and Kosovo Reached Agreement on Power-Sharing

Serbia and Kosovo on 20 April 2013 reached an agreement on overcoming ethnic enmities in Kosovo, a former Serbian province after months of difficult negotiations. It will increase stability in the region as well as allow both countries to join European Union.
As per the agreement, municipal bodies in the Serb-majority north will retain autonomy in areas like health care and education. In exchange, the police and courts will apply the Kosovo central government’s laws. The Serbian municipalities will have the authority to appoint a regional police chief.

Serbia has had de facto control over the small Serb-majority area in the north, which does not accept Kosovo’s authority.
Tensions have increased since Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008. Kosovo’s ethnic Albanian Muslim majority won independence after a brutal ethnic civil war with Serbia.

Kosovo is now recognized by more than 90 countries, including the United States and a majority of nations in the European Union. But five member nations of EU, including Spain and Cyprus, refused to recognize Kosovo.

Serbia has also refused to recognize Kosovo. It has argued that Kosovo’s declaration of independence breached international law. Serbia’s close ally, Russia, has blocked Kosovo’s membership in the United Nations which is hindering its political and economical progress.

Yash Chopra to be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award 2013

Yash Chopra, Rajesh Khanna and Asha Bhosale are to be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Awards 2013 to be given on 30 April 2013 at Bhaidas Auditorium in suburban Vile Parle in Mumbai. Asha Bhosle will be honoured with the Phalke Ratna Award for the contributions made by her in the field of music for over a period of five decades. 

Late Yash Chopra for his contributions to Indian Film Industry will be posthumously awarded with the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award. Pamela the wife of the iconic filmmaker Yash Chopra will receive the Saraswatibai Phalke Award. 

Few more recipients for the 13th Dada Saheb Phalke Academy Awards 

• Prem Chopra will be honoured with the Phalke Senior Actor (Negative Role) Award 
• Mala Sinha will be honoured with the Phalke Icon Cine Artiste Award
• Rajesh Khanna will be honoured with the first superstar of Indian Cinema Award. 
• Akshay Kumar will be hounoured with Best Actor Award for Rowdy Rathore
• Dimple Kapadia will get the Phalke Ever Memorable actor award
• Manoj Bajapi will get the Phalke Excellent Performance award for the film Gangs of Wasseyur Irrfan Khan will receive the Phalke Memorable Performance Award for Paan Singh Tomar Phalke Versatile Actor award will be presented to Govinda 
• Phalke Debut Actor Award will be presented to the newcomer of bollywood, Arjun Kapoor
• Phalke Best Supporting Actor Award for Khiladi 786 will be given to Himesh Reshamiya 
• Disha Vakani and Dilip Joshi will be honoured with the best TV actor and actress in small screen category, for their performances in the popular show, Tarak Mehta Ka Ulta Chashma

Dada Saheb Phalke is known as the Father of Indian Cinema and was the first producer, director and screen-writer of India for the silver screen. His first film was Raja Harishchandra in 1913. 

The Dada Saheb Phalke Academy Awards are presented annually to celebrate the jayanti of Dada Saheb Phalke. On this occasion different people from Bollywood are honoured with trophies for their outstanding contribution to the Indian Film Industry.

Sabine Lisicki and Mona Barthel won Porsche Tennis Grand Prix 2013

German duo Sabine Lisicki and Mona Barthel won the women’s doubles title at the WTA Porsche Grand Prix in Stuttgart on 28 April 2013. The Germans defeated the in-form pair of Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Sania Mirza 6-4, 7-5 in one and a half hours to claim their first title as a team.

Mirza and Mattek-Sands have already won 2 titles in 2013 but couldn’t repeat the winning performance against the Germans who were playing in front of the home crowd.

India and Saudi Arabia decided to set up a Joint Working Group to address Nitaqat Law

India and Saudi Arabia on 28 April 2013 decided to set up a joint working group to address the concerns of expatriate Indian workers in Saudi Arabia on the Nitaqat law. The India-Saudi Arabia Joint Working Group on Labour will discuss a Memorandum of Understanding on labour co-operation and other issues. The decisions were taken at a meeting of a high level Indian delegation led by the Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vyalar Ravi with the Saudi Labour Minister Adel Fakieh in Jeddah. The first meeting of the group will be held in Riyadh on 1 May 2013.

The Joint working group led by a Saudi Deputy Minister and India’s Deputy Chief of Mission in Saudi Arabia will discuss and evolve mechanism to address all immediate problems facing the NRI community including issues related to overstaying Indian workers. The process of recruitment of Indian workers would be made more transparent.

Saudi Arabia is world’s top oil exporter. It has more than nine million expatriates. They provide important revenue for countries including India, Pakistan, Yemen and the Philippines.

What is Nitaqat Law
The Nitaqat law makes it mandatory for local companies to hire one Saudi national for every 10 migrant workers.  The new policy will result in to denial of job opportunities for many Indians working there. The Nitaqat aims to create more jobs for Saudi citizens. It was enacted following Arab Spring, which happened mainly because of huge unemployment in countries such as Yemen and Egypt.

Sailendra Nath Roy, Indian Guinness World Record Holder Died

Sailendra Nath Roy, an Indian Guinness World Record holder who on 28 April 2013 attempted to cross a river called Teesta suspended from a zip wire attached to his ponytail has died during the stunt. He was trying to cross the Coronation Bridge over the Teesta river near Siliguri town suspended from a zip wire 600ft (180m) long at a height of 70ft (20m).

Sailendra Nath Roy’s Achievements
• In March 2011, Sailendra was named a Guinness World Record holder for travelling the farthest distance on a zip wire using hair.
• In 2008, Sailendra pulled the Darjeeling toy train with his ponytail.
• And in 2007, his ponytail tied to a rope, he flew from one building to another in front of television cameras.

Government of Goa launched Digital Krishi Card for Farmers

Goa Government on 29 April 2013 launched a digital Krishi Card which is supposed to help farmers in making use of benefits such as subsidies and loans given by the State Government.

The Digiltal Krishi card was officially launched by Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar which is based on the database created by the State Agriculture Department at Porvorim.

The introduction of the digitally coded card is a landmark and is going to spare farmers from the need of repeatedly producing documents to gain subsidies.

It is important here to note that around 10000-15000 farmers with clear land holdings would benefit from the card during the first phase, followed by landless agriculturists.

The next major initiative of the Government of Goa will be introduction of similar cards for fishermen and dairy farmers; the cards have been conceptualized by the State-run Goa Electronic Ltd.

Benefits of the Digital Krishi Card

• Earlier framers had to go through the confusion of submitting documents such as affidavits every time they applied for agro subsidies.With the launch of Digital Krishi Card they will have to quote the Unique Identity Number to get access to the subsidy.
• The card would also make farmers eligible for loans depending on their land holding.
• A loan of up to 30000 rupees per annum for farmers owning a minimum of one hectare would be made available through various financial institutions to be empanelled by the Government.
•  The card would not be a legal document if the farmer or tenant wants to stake his claim over the land.

Central Bank of India Notified Recruitment to the Post of Engineers, Archts, Dealers & Anlyst, 2013

Central Bank of India invited applications for recruitment of Specialist category Officers in various Scales. The candidates eligible for the post can apply online on or before 11 May 2013. Central Bank of India was established in 1911 and was the first Indian commercial bank which was wholly owned and managed by Indians. Central Bank of India holds a very prominent place among the Public Sector Banks on account of its network of 3656 branches and 178 extension counters at various centres throughout the country.

Important Date

Opening Date for Online Application: 26 April 2013

Closing Date for Online Application: 11 May 2013

Date of Written Examination: 23 June 2013

Vacancy Details

1. 1.      Name of the post: Dealers (Scale III)

No. of post- 10

Age limit: Between 21-35 Years as on 31 March 2013
Pay Scale: Rs.25700-31500/-P.M

Educational Qualification: MBA in finance from reputed institute, exposure to dealing room, front office with knowledge of CCIL settlement procedure is preferable. Dealing room experience in PSU/Private banks for minimum of 3 years. CAIIB may be preferred.

1. 2.      Name of the post: Research Analyst (Scale III)

No. of post- 2

Age limit: Between 21-35 Years as on 31 March 2013
Pay Scale: Rs.25700-31500/-P.M

Educational Qualification: MA Economics or MBA in finance from reputed institute/university. PhD degree in Economics will be preferred. CAIIB may be preferred. Minimum 2 years of experience in market research activities in banks/primary dealers/asset management companies in the field of fixed income/equity/foreign exchange.

1. 3.      Name of the post: Architects (Scale II)

No. of post- 15

Age limit: Between 21-40 Years as on 31 March 2013
Pay Scale: Rs.19400-28100/-P.M

Educational Qualification: B.Arch. (Architecture) from the university approved by Council of Architecture with minimum aggregate marks 60% and above (55% for SC/ST/PWD/OBC candidates).

1. 4.      Name of the post: Civil Engineers (Scale II)

No. of post- 8

Age limit: Between 21-40 Years as on 31 March 2013
Pay Scale: Rs.19400-28100/-P.M

Educational Qualification: B.E./B.Tech (Civil Engineering) from university approved by AICTE with minimum aggregate marks 60% and above (55% for SC/ST/PWD/OBC candidates)

1. 5.      Name of the post: Electrical Engineer(Scale II)

No. of post- 2

Age limit: Between 21-40 Years as on 31 March 2013
Pay Scale: Rs.19400-28100/-P.M

Educational Qualification: B.E./B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) from university approved by AICTE with minimum aggregate marks 60% and above (55% for SC/ST/PWD/OBC candidates).

Application Fee

• Rs. 50/- as intimation charges only for SC/ST/PWD candidates.
• And Rs.550/-per application (including Intimation Charges) for other candidates.
• Requisite Fees is to be paid in any of the notified Core Banking Branch of the Bank by Fee Payment Receipt, the print out of which can be downloaded from the website.

Selection Process

Selection will be done on the basis of Written Test and/or Group Discussions, Interview depending on the number of applications received for each post.

How to Apply

• Candidates are required to apply on line through website www.centralbankofindia.co.in.
• No other means /mode of applications will be accepted.

Vananchal Gramin Bank Notified Recruitment to the Post of Officer Scale I, II and Office Asst, 2013

Vananchal Gramin Bank invited application for recruitment to the post of Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II and Office Assistant. The candidates eligible for the post can apply through prescribed format before 16 May 2013

Important Date

• Opening Date for Registration: 03 May 2013
• Closing Date for Registration: 16 May 2013

Details of Post

• Name of Post:

Officer Scale-I

Officer scale-II

Office Assistant

• Number of Post: 128

State Bank of Travancore Notified Recruitment to the Post of Clerk for Sports Person, 2013

State Bank of Travancore invited application for recruitment to the post of Clerk for Sports Person. The candidates eligible for the post can apply through prescribed format before 22 May 2013

Important Date

• Closing Date for Registration: 22 May 2013

Details of Post

• Name of Post: Clerk for Sports person

Vice President Released a Book titled A Leaf Turns Yellow: the Sufis of Awadh

Book: A Leaf turns Yellow: the Sufis of Awadh edited by Muzaffar Ali

Hamid Ansari, the Vice-President of India on 26 April 2013 released a book entitled A Leaf turns Yellow: the Sufis of Awadh edited by filmmaker and social worker Muzaffar Ali in New Delhi. The book depicts the cultural history of the Awadh in totality and highlights the rural culture of Noth India especially the Awadh in its composite form.

The book is researched well and is a thorough account of the Sufism in (erstwhile) Awadh. It has introduced the history, traditions, sub-cultures, poetry and institutions of Awadh. Every Chapter of the Book is in the form of essay and revolves round the expressive traditions and socials backgrounds that are responsible for the way of living and unique thinking in the people of the region.

Current Affairs Quiz/Questions-Answers March 2013, March 11-March 17

The week show many events like signing of Violence against Women Act Reauthorization 2013 at Washington, Currency Swap Agreement between India and Bhutan and more. Find out how informed you are by solving the quizzes that follows.

1. Barack Obama Signed Into Law the Violence against Women Act Reauthorization 2013 at Washington. Which of the following statements in context of the statement are true?
I. The Violence against Women Act was first passed in 1994, re-authorised since then, the new Act offers support to the organisations which serve to the victims of domestic violence.
II. The Violence against Women Act of 1994 is primarily a US Federal Law which was signed in 1994 by President Bill Clinton.
III. The Act established the Office on Violence against Women in the Department of Human and Justice for mankind.
IV. The new Act creates as well as expands the federal programs for helping local communities for the purpose of law enforcement as well as helping the victims of sexual abuse and domestic violence.
a) Statements I, and III are true
b) Statements I, II and IV are true
c) Statements II, and IV are true
d) All the four statements are true
Answer: (b) Statements I, II, and IV are true

2. Name the person, who was the chief guest during the 45th Independence Day of Mauritius?
a) President of India, Pranab Mukherjee
b) Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh
c) UPA Chairperson, Sonia Gandhi
d) Chairperson of BJP, Lal Krishna Advani
Answer: (a) President of India, Pranab Mukherjee

3. India and Bhutan signed Currency Swap Agreement worth 100 million Dollars. Which of the following statements in context of the statement are true?
I. It enables RMAB (Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan to make withdrawals of US dollar, euro or Indian rupee in multiple tranches up to a maximum of 100 million dollars or its equivalent.
II. The swap agreement is intended to provide a precaution line of funding for SAARC member countries to meet any balance of payments and liquidity crisis till longer term arrangements are made or if there is need for short-term liquidity due to market turbulence.
III. The arrangement would be for a three-year period and would help bring financial stability in the region.
a) Statements I, and III are true
b) Statements I, and II are true
c) Statements II, and III are true
d) All the three statements are true
Answer: (d) All the three statements are true

4. China on 10 March 2013 unveiled its Government Restructuring Plan. Which of the statements in context of the restructuring plan are true?
I. The Ministry of Railways will be dissolved with the Ministry of Aviation. The commercial functions of the Ministry of Railways will be taken over by the Ministry of Aviation. The Ministry of Aviation will be the in-charge of development and planning of the Chinese railways.
II. The National Family Planning Commission will be merged with the Ministry of Health. It is important to note that National Family Planning Commission is that agency of China which controls the one-child policy.
III. The new Government Restructuring Plan of China will have focus on boosting the food and drug safety by combining the responsibilities and duties of various agencies into the General Administration of Food and Drug.
IV. There will be a merger of two main media watchdogs- the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television as well as the General Administration of Press and Publication.
a) Statements I, and III are true
b) Statements I, II and IV are true
c) Statements II, III and IV are true
d) All the four statements are true
Answer: (c) Statements II, III, and IV are true

5. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his Pakistani counterpart Asif Ali Zardari on 11 March 2013 launched a 7.5 billion dollar gas pipeline project which will link Iran's gas pipeline to that of Pakistan. Which of the following statements in context of the pipeline construction are true?
I. Iran has constructed 900 km of the 1600-km pipeline on its soil.
II. Both Iranian and Pakistani firms have undertaken the construction of the remaining part in Pakistan.
III. The project is completed by mid-2014, as scheduled; Iran will export 21.5 million cubic metres of natural gas to Pakistan on daily basis.
IV. The work on the Iranian side is almost complete and on 11 March 2013 saw the construction work start on the Pakistani side. The total of 1780km of pipeline is to be built in Pakistan by December 2014.
a) Statements I, and III are true
b) Statements I, II and III are true
c) Statements II, III and IV are true
d) All the four statements are true
Answer: (b) Statements I, II, and III are true

Current Affairs Quiz/Questions-Answers March 2013, March 18-March 24

The quizzes of this week are completely based upon the incidences that occurred across the world. Like opening of world’s largest concentrated solar power plant, reports of largest Arm exporter and importer of the world and more. Solve the quizzes and keep yourself updated. 

1. The oil-rich United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 17 March 2013 officially opened the world’s largest concentrated solar power plant. What is the name of the plant?
a) Shams 1
b) Templin Solar Park
c) Templin Solar Park
d) Mesquite Solar project
Answer: (a) Shams 1
2. Which of the following statements about Shams 1, the Solar Power Plant are true?
I. The solar power plant opened is the 600-million dollar project which is aimed at providing electricity to 20000 homes.
II. The Plant was inaugurated in Madinat Zayed by the President of UAE and the Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
III. The solar power plant was constructed over a three-year period by an international conglomerate, with UAE’s Masdar having 60 percent stake, France’s Total having a 20 percent interest and Spain’s Abengoa which has a 20 percent stake.
IV. UAE is now producing 92 percent of the total renewable energy produced by the members of Gulf Cooperation Council, a political and economic union of the Arab states bordering the Persian Gulf.
a) Statements I, and III are true
b) Statements I, II and III are true 
c) Statements II, III and IV are true
d) All the four statements are true
Answer: (b) Statements I, II, and III are true

3. A Swedish think tank, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute in the Month of March 2013 mentioned China as the world's fifth largest arms exporter after US, Russia, Germany and France. Which of the following countries are the top five largest importers of Arms?
a) India, China, Pakistan, South Korea and Singapore
b) India, Pakistan, Brazil, South Africa and Myanmaar
c) India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, North Korea, Indonesia
d) England, India, China, Russia and Japan
Answer: (a) India, China, Pakistan, South Korea and Singapore
4. Name the country that recently approved the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-2013?
a) US
b) Britain
c) Germany
d) Vatican 
Answer: (b) Britain

5. The President of Egypt Dr. Mohamed Morsy visited India from 18 March 2013 to 20 March 2013. During his visit to India, several deals were signed. Which of the statements in context of the signed deals are true?
I. MoU on Cooperation in Information and Communication Technology
II. Agreement between the Government of Egypt the Government of India for Upgradation of a Vocational Training Centre at Shourba El Kheima, Cairo, Egypt
III. Letter of Intent on launch services of the Egyptian Nano Satellite EGYCUBESAT-1 on board the Indian Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) by Antrix Cooperation Ltd
IV. MoU for cooperation in the fields of Protection, Preservation, Promotion and Management of Cultural Heritage
a) Statements I, and III are true
b) Statements I, II and III are true 
c) Statements II, III and IV are true
d) All the four statements are true
Answer: (d) All four Statements are true

West Bengal Government set up Commission to look into Deposits Scam

The West Bengal Government on 23 April 2013 cleared the setting up of an inquiry commission to look into money collecting schemes and organisations in the State. 

The commission is going to be headed by retired Justice Shyamal Sen and is supposed to have three to four other members assisting him. 

The commission will function in investigating the activities of the Saradha group which went bankrupt in second week of April 2013 leading to several thousands of depositors and agents asking for intervention by the State Government.

The commission will also come out with newspaper advertisements. Any aggrieved person can approach the commission with complaints in case they feel cheated.

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Microsoft most attractive employer in India, followed by HP and Google India: Survey

Microsoft, the IT and software company was declared as the most attractive employer of India for 2013 for the third time in a row, as per the latest survey conducted by the HR service company, Randstad. Microsoft was followed by Hewlett Packard (HP) and Google India at second and third ranks respectively.

In the list of top 10 most attractive employers, there were IBM (4th), ONGC (5th), Sony (6th), Larsen &

Apart from this, special recognition awards were given away to Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) in the manufacturing sector, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) in the energy sector and Larsen & Toubro in the infrastructure sector.

Features of Survey

• The survey conducted by Randstad observed that in Indian markets there is higher level of attrition, which is why it is important for the company to go for employer branding because it helps in attracting as well as retaining the top talents.
• The survey covered 7000 respondents. It was found that Indian workforce preferred job security along with competitive salary.
• In comparison to 2012, this year there is a considerable increase in salary as well as employee benefit importance, which is followed by job security.
• Apart from competitive salary as well as job security, there were other factors which appeared in top five list and these factors included pleasant working ambience, work-life balance as well as career progression opportunities.

Toubro (7th), Steel Authority of India (8th), SBI (9th) and Tata Consultancy Services (10th).

Mike Denness, the Former England Captain Died at 72

Michael Henry Denness, popularly known as Mike Denness, the former England captain died on 19 April 2013 in London because of cancer. He was 72 years of age. 

About Mike Denness

• Mike Denness was born on 1 December 1940 in Scotland. 
• Mike Denness was an only Scotsman who was the captain of England cricket team. He led the England team in 19 tests out of 28 between 1969 and 1975. 
• He played 12 one-day internationals (ODIs) and later became the ICC match referee.
• As the ICC match referee, he sanctioned six Indian players during 2001-2002 in Port Elizabeth. This caused Indian and South African boards putting Mike Denness on ban from officiating next match. ICC withdrew the Test status from the game. 
• Mike Denness played county cricket for Essex and Kent. He scored over 25000 runs in the first-class career.
• He was the captain of Kent to six domestic trophies between 1972 and 1976.
• He was among first few inductees into the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame.
• He was also named as the Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1975.

Career facts of Mike Denness

• Tests: 28
• Test innings: 45
• Test runs: 1667 (average 39.69)
• Test hundreds: 4
• Test fifties: 7
• One-day internationals: 12
• ODI runs: 264 (average 29.33)
• First-class matches: 501
• First-class runs: 25886 (average 33.48)

Union Government approved 1083 crore Rupees Revival Plan for HMT

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) under Union Government on 18 April 2013 approved a 1083-crore Rupees renewal package for watch and tractor maker company HMT.

The approval of the revival Plan Directly aims to modernise the company and help it turn around in five years.

The package approved basically includes a cash infusion of 450 crore rupees and a non-cash assistance of 630 crore Rupees. 

Significance of the Package Approved

• The package is aimed at turning the loss making company to profit-making one over five years by increasing production.
• The cash component of the package will be used for modernization, working capital needs and wage revision.
• The company also aims to hike production to 30000 units from the current 4500 units over five years.

Current Affairs Questions Answers for February 2013-One liners

The one liner for the month of February 2013 gives you a brief insight of the Current events that took place round the world. It helps the student understand what news to be remembered. It is a very good exercise for students sitting for various competitive examinations, as it helps in brushing up of one’s knowledge on current affairs. Students are advised to visit this section to keep abreast with the world happenings.

• The new communication satellite launched  by NASA on 31 January 2013 to stay in touch with its space station astronauts- TDRS(Tracking and Data Relay Satellite)

• The person who emerged as winner to the first direct Presidential elections held in Czech Republic on 25 January 2013-Milos Zeman
• The renowned painter of Bengal School died on 1 February 2013 following a brief illness at Kolkata hospital- Shanu Lahiri
• The prominent Pakistani journalist died on 2 February 2013 in New York following 4-year long fight with cancer- Ayesha Haroon

• World cancer day was observed on - 4 February 2013
• Solicitor-General of India, who resigned from his office on 4 February 2013- Rohinton F Nariman

• The Australian cricket captain who won the fourth Allan Border Medal in Melbourne on 4 February 2013- Michael Clarke

• President of Republic of Mauritius who visited India from 3 Jan 2013 to 10 Jan 2013 and was  honoured with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award-Rajkeswur Purryag

• The King of Bhutan who visited India from 23 to 30 January 2013 and was the Chief Guest for the Republic Day Celebration- Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
• The fourth largest private sector Bank of India which was awarded the Financial Institutions Syndicated Deal of the Year 2012 in its Asia Pacific Region- YES Bank

• The Parliament Attack Convict, who was hanged on 9 Feb 2013 at Tihar Jail after his mercy petition was cancelled by the President of India- Afzal Guru

• The Advocate-General of West Bengal who resigned from his office on 8 Feb 2013- Anindya Kumar Mitra

• The 72 years old table tennis legend who died in Beijing on 10 February 2013 following lengthy fight with cancer- Zhuang Zedong

• The sitar legend was honoured with the posthumous Lifetime Achievement Grammy award ON 9 February 2013- Pandit Ravi Shankar

• US Marine General who took over the command of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan- Joseph Dunford
• Conference for South Asian Autism Network (SAAN) for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) was concluded on -11 Feb 2013
• Code name given to secret plan for executing Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist Afzal Guru in Tihar Jail on 9 February 2013 -Operation Three Star
• The short range surface-to-surface missile launched by Pakistan on 11 February 2013 -Hatf IX (NASR)
• The Person appointed as the chairman of Lalit Kala Akademi on 12 February 2013- Kalyan Kumar Chakravarty

• Prime Minister of the Himalayan Kingdom Bhutan was on an official visit to India from 7 Feb. to 9 Feb. 2013- Lyonchhen Jigmi Y. Thinley
• World Radio Day was observed on which day to raise awareness about the importance of radio- 12 February 2013

• The former Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court, who sworn in as the Lokayukta on 14 February 2013- Y Bhaskar Rao

• The theme of 27nd edition of Surajkund mela that was ended on 15 February 2013 was –Karnataka


• The person who was appointed as the next Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations on 13 February 2013- Asoke Kumar Mukerji

• The Country which banned the Japanese cartoon Doraemon in the third week of February 2013 because of the fears of Hindi invasion-Bangladesh
• The Ecuador's President who was re-elected for a third term with more than 50 percent of the vote- Rafael Correa

• The Person who was conferred with Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development Award 2011 by the President of India Pranab Mukherjee on 18 Feb 2013 -Ela Ramesh Bhatt

• The former Union Minister and three times MP for Rajya Sabha, who died at the age of 68 on 19 February 2013- Radhakishan Malviya

• The former LIC chief who took over as the Chairman of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) on 21 February 2013- T. S. Vijayan

• The former head of Tata Group who was awarded the life time achievement award 2012 by Ernst & Young on 21 February 2013- Ratan Tata

• The Car Rally that was flagged off from the Helipad Ground in Salt Lake Stadium, West Bengal on 22 February 2013- Silk Route Car Rally

• The playbook which won four awards at the Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica on 24 February 2013- Silver Linings Playbook
• The Person who had sworn -in as the first woman President of South Korea on 25 February 2013- Park Geun-hye