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Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana Appointed New Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court Published on: 31-AUG-2013
Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana, judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court was on 30 August
2013 appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.
RBI introduced Forex Swap Window for Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies Published on: 31-AUG-2013
Forex Swap Window for Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies introduced by RBI. This will
help the oil companies in meeting daily $ requirements.
India’s GDP Dropped to 4.4 Percent; Lowest in 4 Years Published on: 31-AUG-2013
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of India decelerated even more to 4.4 percent, the
slowest rate of expansion since 2008 economic meltdown.
Supreme Court of India Cleared Dedicated Freight Corridor Project through National Park Published on: 31-AUG-2013
The Supreme Court of India cleared the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) Project passing
through Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
RBI allowed premature encashment of 8% Savings Bonds for Investors above 60 Published on: 31-AUG-2013
RBI permitted premature encashment of 8% savings of taxable bonds for investors of 60 years
and above.
Nobel Literature Laureate Seamus Heaney died Published on: 30-AUG-2013
Irish writer Seamus Heaney died at the age of 74 on 29 August 2013
Graphic Biography on Dhyan Chand Launched:Dhyan Chand-The Wizard of Hockey Published on: 30-AUG-2013
The graphic biography on former Indian Hockey player Dhyan Chand titled Dhyan Chand-The
Wizard of Hockey launched
Foreign Minister of Nicaragua,Samuel Santos Lopez visited India Published on: 30-AUG-2013
The Foreign Minister of Nicaragua, Samuel Santos Lopez paid an official visit to India since 19
August to 23 August 2013
Sun Burn Response in Whales Can Give Clues to Anti Ageing in Humans: Research Published on: 30-AUG-2013
Researchers from the Newcastle University, UK revealed that the way whales reacted to sunlight
explained about the ageing process of humans.
Sockalingam Sam Kannappan Elected Zonal Secretary/Treasurer of NCEES Published on: 30-AUG-2013
The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) elected Sockalingam
Sam Kannappan as its zonal Secretary/treasurer.
The Social Security Agreement between India and Canada Approved Published on: 30-AUG-2013
The Union Cabinet of India on 29 August 2013 approved the Social Security Agreement between
India and Canada
Valley wider than Grand Canyon discovered beneath Ice Sheet in Greenland Published on: 30-AUG-2013
Scientists discovered a vast canyon under the ice sheet of Greenland, which was previously
unknown. It is larger than the Grand Canyon of Arizona.
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances Observed Across the World Published on: 30-AUG-2013
30 August was declared as the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances by
the UN General Assembly.
Air India Launched Direct Flights to Australia After 22 Years Published on: 30-AUG-2013
Air India launched its direct flights to Sydney and Melbourne on 29 August 2013, after a wide gap
of 22 years.
Scientists discovered new Super-Heavy Element with Atomic Number 115, Ununpentium Published on: 30-AUG-2013
Scientists discovered a new element with atomic number 115. Before being added to periodic
table it will be verified by the int’l Committee of Scientists.
Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2011 Passed By the Lok Sabha Published on: 30-AUG-2013
The Lok Sabha on 29 August 2013 passed the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement
Bill, 2011, also called the Land Acquisition Bill.
CCEA approved Continuation of Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme Published on: 30-AUG-2013
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs gave its approval for continuing the Technology
Upgradation Fund Scheme during the 12th Plan period
GSAT–7, India's first Defence Satellite launched Successfully Published on: 30-AUG-2013
GSAT-7, the first Indian defence satellite was launched by the European Arianespace’s Ariane 5
Rocket from the Kourou Spaceport of French Guiana.
Meeting of Consultative Committee of Parliament on Maternal Health Held Published on: 30-AUG-2013
Meeting of the Consultative Committee of Parliament on Maternal Health was held in New Delhi
on 29 August 2013.
Yasin Bhatkal, the Co-Founder of Indian Mujahideen, Arrested From Bihar Published on: 30-AUG-2013
Yasin Bhatkal, the co-founder of the Indian Mujahideen (IM), was arrested from the India-Nepal
border in Bihar’s Raxaul town on 29 August 2013.
China and Pakistan to hold Joint Air Exercise called Shaheen (Eagle)-2 Published on: 29-AUG-2013
The Chinese and Pakistani air forces on 28 August 2013 decided to hold a joint exercise called
Shaheen-2
E-Commerce Firm Snapdeal.com entered into a Partnership with Hypercity Retail Published on: 29-AUG-2013
E-commerce firm Snapdeal.com on 29 August 2013 entered into a strategic partnership with
Hypercity Retail
SepakTakraw Super Series kicked off in Delhi Published on: 29-AUG-2013
The International Sepaktakraw Super Series 2013 kicked off in New Delhi on 29 August 2013.
Second ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (Plus) issued the Joint Declaration Published on: 29-AUG-2013
The second ADMM (ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting) Plus meeting was held in Brunei on 29
August 2013
Tourist Visa on Arrival Facility extended at Four More Airports Published on: 29-AUG-2013
The government on 28 August 2013 decided to extend Tourist Visa on Arrival facility at four
more airports of the country
UN Security Council failed to reach an Agreement on the Use of Military Force against Syria Published on: 29-AUG-2013
UN Security Council failed to reach an agreement on a resolution that could authorise the use of
military force against Syria
Need more study on CO2 effect on Marine Fauna: Researchers Published on: 29-AUG-2013
Researchers have highlighted the need of conducting more research to check the response of
ocean and ocean fauna to the human impact on climate change.
China dismissed Japan's proposal to hold talks over Disputed Islands Published on: 29-AUG-2013
China on 26 August 2013 rejected the proposal of Japan to hold talks on disputed Sekaku and
Diaoyu islands.
Scientists identified risk of Earthquake in the Hills of Uttarakhand Published on: 29-AUG-2013
Scientists discovered structural difference in the hills of Uttarakhand, which may lead to
earthquake, because of the presence of strain (energy).
CCI cleared stalled Infra Projects worth 1.83 Lakh Crore Rupees Published on: 29-AUG-2013
The Cabinet Committee on Investment (CCI) on 26 August 2013 cleared 36 projects worth 1.83
lakh crore rupees. - See more at: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs-2013-current-affairs-1357101229-
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CCI cleared stalled Infra Projects worth 1.83 Lakh Crore Rupees Published on: 29-AUG-2013
The Cabinet Committee on Investment (CCI) on 26 August 2013 cleared 36 projects worth 1.83
lakh crore rupees.
Book entitled Satyagraha: The Story Behind the Revolution released Published on: 29-AUG-2013
Prakash Jha released a book titled Satyagraha: The Story Behind the Revolution. The book was
released to promote his film Satyagraha.
India proposed to set-up JBWG with Myanmar to address Border Demarcation Issue Published on: 29-AUG-2013
India has suggested Myanmar to set-up a Joint Border Working Group to address the issues of
demarcation of border between the two countries.
Nelson Mandela became the First Recipient of the Mahathir Award Published on: 28-AUG-2013
The former South African President Nelson Mandela on 27 August 2013 won the inaugural
Mahathir Award for Global Peace
Apollo Hospitals Group signed MoU with Rochester Varsity US Published on: 28-AUG-2013
The Apollo Hospitals Group on 27 August 2013 signed a MoU with the University of Rochester
Medical Centre, USA for academic collaboration and patient care.
Kerala to have a World Class Life Sciences Park called Bio 360 Published on: 28-AUG-2013
Kerala state government on 22 August 2013 laid the foundation store of Bio 360, a Life Sciences
Park
SC:A Rapist's offer to Marry can't be a Ground for Letting off the Guilty Published on: 28-AUG-2013
Supreme Court ruled that a rapist’s offer to marry the rape victim could never be a basis for
letting off the guilty
Haryana Government to Conduct Survey of Manual Scavengers Published on: 28-AUG-2013
The Haryana Government on 27 August 2013 decided to conduct a survey of Manual Scavengers
in 76 towns of the State.
Kapil Parakh Selected for White House Fellowship 2013-14 Published on: 28-AUG-2013
Kapil Parakh (Person of Indian Origin), a cardiologist at Johns Hopkins has been selected for the
prestigious White House Fellowship for the year 2013-14.
NASA Lunar Science Institute Detected the Evidence of Water on Lunar Surface Published on: 28-AUG-2013
Research conducted by NASA Lunar Science Institute (NLSI) on 27 August 2013 unveiled about
the evidence of water on the surface of the moon.
Former Indian Athlete Henry Rebello Died Published on: 28-AUG-2013
Former athlete Henry Rebello died in Gurgaon on 27 August 2013 after a long illness
RBI Released the Discussion Paper on ‘Banking Structure in India – The Way Forward’ Published on: 28-AUG-2013
The Reserve Bank of India on 27 August 2013 released the Discussion Paper on ‘Banking
Structure in India – The Way Forward’.
Birendra Prasad Baishya Appointed As the Chairman of the Ethics Commission of the IWF
Published on: 28-AUG-2013
Indian Weightlifting Federation President Birendra Prasad Baishya was appointed as the
chairman of the Ethics Commission of the IWF in Beijing.
Petroleum Sports Promotion Board Won 43rd Institutional Table Tennis Championships Published on: 28-AUG-2013
Soumyajit Ghosh, the table tennis national champion retained his men's singles title at the
Institutional Table Tennis Championships.
Malala Yousafzai won 2013 International Children's Peace Prize Published on: 28-AUG-2013
Malala Yousafzai on 27 August 2013 won 2013 International Children’s Peace Prize
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Visited Jaffna and Other War-Affected Sri Lankan Areas Published on: 28-AUG-2013
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on 27 August 2013 visited parts of Sri
Lanka's northern region affected by 30 years of civil war.
Rajya Sabha Passed the Representation of the People (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2013 Published on: 28-AUG-2013
The Rajya Sabha on 27 August 2013 unanimously passed the Representation of the People
(Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2013 to amend the RP Act, 1951.
Central Vigilance Commissioner Inaugurated the Delhi NCR Chapter of Vigilance Study Circle Published on: 28-AUG-2013
Pradeep Kumar, Central Vigilance Commissioner inaugurated the Delhi NCR chapter of Vigilance
Study Circle in New Delhi on 27 August 2013.
IBSA issued Statement on the Middle East Peace Process Published on: 27-AUG-2013
The foreign ministers of India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA) issued statement on Middle East
peace process
Vice President of Afghanistan Mohammed Karim Khalili visited India Published on: 27-AUG-2013
The 2nd Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan H.E. Mohammad Karim Khalili,
was on an Official Visit to India
England Won Ashes 2013 Test Series by 3-0 Published on: 27-AUG-2013
England cricket team won Ashes Test Series-2013 by 3-0 against Australia on 25 August 2013 at
England.
The Number of Foreign Tourists in India increased to 207.31 Lakh in 2012 Published on: 27-AUG-2013
The number of foreign tourists visiting India has shown a steady increase in the past three years
Bradley Manning Announced Intention of Living like a Woman; to be Named Chelsea Manning Published on: 27-AUG-2013
Chelsea Elizabeth Manning, also known as Bradley Edward Manning, announced the intention of
living the life as a woman.
Rajya Sabha passed The Marriage Laws (Amendment) Bill,2010 Published on: 27-AUG-2013
The Rajya Sabha on 26 August 2013 passed The Marriage Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2010 by voice
vote
Indian-Origin Beverly Singh to Help Build Fastest Car of the World in UK Published on: 27-AUG-2013
Indian-Origin Beverly Singh became a part of the team of specialist engineers building the fastest
car of the world in the UK.
Instant Noodles Can Help Fight World Hunger: Research Published on: 27-AUG-2013
Researchers from different universities claimed that the instant noodles can prove to be very
helpful for satiating the world hunger all over the world.
Selected Works of Jawaharlal Nehru Second Series, Edited by Prof Madhavan Palat Released Published on: 27-AUG-2013
Papers of Jawaharlal Nehru from 1959, edited by historian Prof Madhavan Palat were released in
the month of July 2013.
India Under-23 Team won the Asian Cricket Council Emerging Teams Cup Published on: 27-AUG-2013
India’s under-23 cricket team won the Asian Cricket Council Emerging Teams Cup in Singapore
on 25 August 2013.
Bharat Biotech International Ltd Launched the Typhoid Vaccine Called Typbar TCV Published on: 27-AUG-2013
Bharat Biotech International Ltd on 26 August 2013 launched the typhoid vaccine called Typbar
TCV.
Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed to Expand Economic Cooperation Published on: 27-AUG-2013
During Afghan President Hamid Karzai's visit to Pakistan, the two countries agreed to deepen the
bilateral relationship - See more at: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs-2013-current-affairs-1357101229-1-
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National Food Security Bill passed in Lok Sabha Published on: 27-AUG-2013
Lok Sabha passed the National Food Security Bill. The Bill now needs to be passed by the Rajya
Sabha along with the President’s assent to become a law.
Bangladesh Developed World's First Zinc-Enriched Rice Variety Published on: 26-AUG-2013
Banglades released the world's first zinc-enriched rice variety capable of fighting diarrhoea and
pneumonia-induced childhood deaths and stunted growth.
Union Government set up Tax Administration Reform Commission under Parthasarathy Shome Published on: 26-AUG-2013
The Union Government of India on 26 August 2013 set up a commission under the chairmanship
of Parthasarathy Shome to review the tax laws and policies.
Tata Medical Centre of Kolkata to Start Bio-Bank to Store Cancer Tissues Published on: 26-AUG-2013
Tata Medical Centre of Kolkata on 24 August 2013 announced the setting up of a bio-bank to help
the cancer patients and research in the discipline.
Julie Harris, the US actress known for record Tony Award wins, passed away at 87 Published on: 26-AUG-2013
Julie Harris passed away on 25 August 2013 at the age of 87 years at West Chatham,
Massachusetts, United States.
Pollution Warning Application for Swimmers and Surfers Launched in UK Published on: 26-AUG-2013
Surfers Against Sewage created an application to allow surfers and bathers to get real-time
warnings for pollution incidents on the beaches.
Loss of Arctic Sea Leading to Greening of the Arctic: Research Published on: 26-AUG-2013
Researchers from the University of Alaska Fairbanks's Geophysical Institute revealed that loss of
the Arctic sea was leading to greening of the Arctic.
Sania Mirza - Jie Zheng pair won WTA New Haven Open Title Published on: 26-AUG-2013
Indian tennis player Sania Mirza lifted the women’s doubles trophy at the WTA New Haven Open
along with partner Jie Zheng.
The Government of Brazil Liberalised Issuing Short Term Work Visas Published on: 26-AUG-2013
The Government of Brazil liberalised issuing short term work visas. This will enable the IT
professionals from India to take up their work in Brazil.
TN Government Decided to Install the GPS Connected Panic Button in Auto Rickshaws Published on: 26-AUG-2013
The Government of TN decided to install the GPS connected panic button in all the auto
rickshaws in Chennai in order to regulate this mode of transport.
Pandit Raghunath Panigrahi, the Eminent Indian Classical Singer Passed Away Published on: 26-AUG-2013
The Indian classical singer and music director, Pandit Raghunath Panigrahi passed away on 25
August 2013 in Bhubaneswar. He was 80 years old.
Indian Women’s Team won Gold in Archery World Cup Stage 4 Published on: 26-AUG-2013
India bagged a Gold medal in the Archery World Cup Stage 4 competition in Wroclaw, Poland on
25 August 2013.
ICSI Launched Placement Portal for Members and Corporate Published on: 26-AUG-2013
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) launched the Placement Portal for its
Members and the Corporates on 23 August 2013.
Implementation of Food Security Act need over 614 lakh tonnes of Food Grains: Government Published on: 26-AUG-2013
Government announced that an estimated 614.3 lakh tonnes of food grains would be required to
ensure successful implementation of the proposed FSA.
RBI announced auction of two 48-days Government of India Cash Management Bills Published on: 25-AUG-2013
RBI announced auction of two 48-days Government of India Cash Management Bills worth
22000 crore rupees.
Taukelina Finikaso, the Foreign Minister of Tuvalu visited India Published on: 25-AUG-2013
Taukelina Finikaso visited India from 21 to 25 August 2013. During his visit he discussed
important issues of mutual interest with Parneet kaur.
Initiative to provide Free Generic Medicines in Government Hospitals Approved Published on: 25-AUG-2013
Initiative to provide free generic medicines in government hospitals approved by Government.
The plan will be operational at an expense of 16000 crore.
Prime Minister and UPA Chairperson inaugurated National Media Centre at New Delhi Published on: 25-AUG-2013
National Media Center was inaugurated at 7-E, Raisina Road, New Delhi by Manmohan Singh
and Sonia Gandhi.
India and Iraq singed MoUs during the visit of Nouri al-Maliki to India Published on: 25-AUG-2013
MoUs were signed between India and Iraq during the visit of Nasir al-Maliki of Iraq to India.
Maliki is the Prime Minister of Iraq.
Inquiry ordered into explosion at HPCL plant in Visakhapatnam Published on: 25-AUG-2013
Petroleum Ministry has ordered a high-level inquiry in the HPCL Vikash Refinery blast. About six
people were killed and 40 were injured in the accident.
Congress won the Mandya and Bangalore rural Bypolls Published on: 25-AUG-2013
Ramya and D.K. Suresh of Congress Party won the Rural Lok Sabha seats of both the Mandya
and Bangalore.
24th National Photo Contest & Exhibition organized by Photo Division Published on: 25-AUG-2013
National Photo Contest organised by the Photo Division, a Media Unit of the Ministry of
Information & Broadcasting on the theme Sustainable Energy for All.
Hamid Ansari released Book entitled Ghalib & His Times Published on: 25-AUG-2013
Ghalib & His Times, a book by Ghalib Institute was released by Vice President at New Delhi. The
book tells the contemporary history.
Prime Minister of Iraq Nouri al-Maliki visited India Published on: 25-AUG-2013
Prime Minister of Iraq Nouri al-Maliki visited India from 22 to 25 August 2013 as a part of four
day state visit.
RBI imposed Monetary Penalty on 6 Banks for violation of KYC Guidelines Published on: 25-AUG-2013
The Reserve Bank of India imposed monetary penalty on six banks for violation of the Know Your
Customer (KYC)/Anti Money Laundering guidelines.
World Bank Assisted National AIDS Control Support Project Launched Published on: 24-AUG-2013
The World Bank assisted National AIDS Control Support Project was launched by the
Department of AIDS Control
Amitabh Bachchan joined UN Campaign The World Needs More Published on: 24-AUG-2013
Bollywood actor and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Amitabh Bachchan joined the campaign The
World Needs More
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards 2013 announced by the Government Published on: 24-AUG-2013
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on 22 August 2013 announced the National Sports
Awards-2013
J&K Government appointed One-man Commission to probe Kishtwar Communal Clashes Published on: 24-AUG-2013
The J&K government appointed a one-man commission of inquiry to probe the Kishtwar
communal clashes
Typhoon Trami affected 3.61 Lakh People in China Published on: 24-AUG-2013
Typhoon Trami affected 3.61 lakh people in central Hunan Province of China - See more at: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs-2013-current-affairs-1357101229-1-
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Typhoon Trami affected 3.61 Lakh People in China Published on: 24-AUG-2013
Typhoon Trami affected 3.61 lakh people in central Hunan Province of China
Nokia launched Lumia 925 and 625 in India Published on: 24-AUG-2013
Finnish handset maker Nokia on 22 August 2013 launched Lumia 925 and 625 in India
India became the World's Third Largest Internet User
Published on: 24-AUG-2013
Global digital measurement and analytics comScore stated in its report that India is the world’s
third largest Internet user
Anjana Dhavalu Thamke won the Girl's 800m Race Published on: 23-AUG-2013
Anjana Dhavalu Thamake won the third gold for India by winning the girl's 800m race
Facebook and Six other Tech Giants to Launch 'Internet.Org' Published on: 23-AUG-2013
social networking giant Facebook on 21 August 2013 announced the launch of Internet.org to to
make Internet access affordable.
Bhutan and China held 21st Round of Boundary Talks in Thimphu Published on: 23-AUG-2013
The 21st round of the boundary talks between the government of Bhutan and People’s Republic
of China was held in Thimphu
Telugu Novelist and Winner of Sahitya Akademi, Malathi Chandur died Published on: 23-AUG-2013
Telugu writer, novelist and columnist, Malathi Chandur, died following prolonged illness in
Chennai on 21 August 2013.
SC asked Chhattisgarh to respond on breach of Court’s Order on Salwa Judum Published on: 23-AUG-2013
SC asked the Chhattisgarh Government to respond for its failure in banning Salwa Judum after
being ordered in July 2011.
Ali Asghar Soltanieh, Iran's Envoy to the UN International Atomic Energy Agency Resigned Published on: 23-AUG-2013
Ali Asghar Soltanieh, Iran’s representative to the UN International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
since 2005, announced his resignation on 22 August 2013.
Ashwani Kumar Appointed as Prime Minister’s Special Envoy to Japan Published on: 23-AUG-2013
Ashwani Kumar has been appointed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as his Special Envoy to
visit Japan in the rank of a Cabinet Minister.
Union Government announced to release National e-mail Policy Published on: 23-AUG-2013
The government on 23 August 2013 announced to release a national e-mail policy to protect
privacy of email users in India
Kerala High Court granted Bail to Shalu Menon and Tenny Jopan Published on: 23-AUG-2013
The Kerala High Court on 23 August 2013 granted bail to actor Shalu Menon and Tenny Jopan,
arrested in connection with the Solar Scam
Nishi Vasudeva Selected As the First Woman to Head the Oil Company, HPCL Published on: 23-AUG-2013
Nishi Vasudeva on 22 August 2013 became the first woman to be selected as the head of
Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL).
Union Cabinet cleared a Proposal to scrap the Collegium System of Appointing Judges Published on: 23-AUG-2013
The Union Cabinet of India cleared a proposal to scrap the collegium system of appointing judges
to the Supreme Court and High Courts
UN called on for a Probe over the use of Chemical Weapons in Syria Published on: 23-AUG-2013
United Nations has called on for a probe into the use of Chemical Weapons. Angela Kane,
Disarmament Chief of UN will visit Damascus to initiate investigations.
MHA Asked State Governments to Establish Fund for Compensating Crime Victims Published on: 23-AUG-2013
The MHA asked all the state governments in India for establishing the fund for the purpose of
providing compensation to the crime victims.
The Mental Health Care Bill, 2013 Introduced in the Rajya Sabha; Decriminalises Suicide Published on: 23-AUG-2013
The Mental Health Care Bill, 2013 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha in the third week of August
2013. The new bill seeks to decriminalise suicide.
Colour Coded Strips for Autos in Delhi to Aid Passengers Published on: 23-AUG-2013
State Government of Delhi has decided to introduce 11 different coloured strips for the three-
wheelers based on the zones.
Union Government to Set up a Committee to Study Backlog in Vacancies of Reserved Category Published on: 23-AUG-2013
The Union Government decided to set up a committee to analyse the reasons behind the huge
backlog in vacancies under reserved categories.
Union Cabinet approved Amendments to the Representation of the People Act,1951 Act Published on: 23-AUG-2013
The Union Cabinet of India on 22 August 2013 approved the amendments to the Representation
of the People Act, 1951
Rajasthan Government Laid Foundation Stone for World's Largest Solar Park Published on: 23-AUG-2013
State Government of Rajasthan laid the foundation stone for world's biggest solar park at Bhadla
of Jodhpur District of Rajasthan on 21 August 2013
US Scientists Created the Most Precise Clock of the World Published on: 23-AUG-2013
The scientists from the National Institute of Standards and Technology revealed that they created
the most precise clock of the world.
CCEA cleared 3.1 million tonnes of extra Foodgrain for States under Food Security Scheme Published on: 23-AUG-2013
CCEA decided to allocate 3.1 million tonnes of extra foodgrains to 18 states at APL rates. The plan
will cost 5100 crore rupees annually to the exchequer.
19th Delhi Book Fair Started Off At Pragati Maidan, New Delhi Published on: 23-AUG-2013
The 19th Delhi Book Fair started off on 23 August 2013 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The theme
of the 19th Delhi Book Fair is Libraries and Readership.
Robert Mugabe sworn in for 7th term as President of Zimbabwe Published on: 22-AUG-2013
Robert Mugabe took oath to the office of Zimbabwe’s President for his seventh term. Since 1980,
the independence year, Mugabe has headed Zimbabwe.
Hysterectomies to be included in National Family Health Survey-4 Published on: 22-AUG-2013
The Government of India has decided to include Hysterectomies as a component in the National
Family Health Survey-4.
Milind Soman launched a drive against Drunken Driving in Delhi Published on: 22-AUG-2013
Change Campaign by Community Against Drunken Driving was launced by Milind Soman in
Delhi.
NCAR Report: Australia's Unique Influence on Global Sea Level in 2010–2011 Published on: 22-AUG-2013
A latest study claimed that excessive precipitation over Australia in 2010 and 2011 resulted in fall
of ocean level globally.
Apollo Tyres tied up with Manchester United to become its Tyre Partner in UK and India Published on: 22-AUG-2013
India's second largest tyre maker Apollo Tyres on 21 August 2013 announced a tie-up with
Manchester United
Singapore to host the Second South Asian Diaspora Convention Published on: 22-AUG-2013
The second South Asian Diaspora Convention (SADC) will be hosted by Singapore - See more at: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs-2013-current-affairs-1357101229-1-
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Welspun Energy Ltd Unveiled 55-MW Solar Plant in Rajasthan Published on: 22-AUG-2013
Welspun Energy Ltd on 21 August 2013 unveiled the 55-MW solar plant in Rajasthan. It is the
largest single-location solar plant of Asia.
Thousands Killed in Toxic Gas Attack on Syrian Capital, Damascus Published on: 22-AUG-2013
Thousands of people, including children were killed in the toxic gas attack on 21 August 2013 on
the eastern suburbs of Damascus, the capital of Syria.
Maharashtra Government approved Anti-Black Magic and Superstition Ordinance Published on: 22-AUG-2013
Anti-Black Magic and Superstition Ordinance adopted by Maharashtra Government. The
ordinance was adopted after death of Dabhokar, the social activist.
Delhi Metro recorded the Highest Ridership with over 26 Lakh Commuters Published on: 22-AUG-2013
Delhi Metro recorded the highest ridership on 19 August 2013 with over 26 lakh commuters
NMDC Power Limited and IEDCL Signed MoU to Set Up JV Thermal Power Plant Published on: 22-AUG-2013
An MoU was signed between the NPL and IEDCL on 21 August 2013 in order to set up the joint
venture power plant of 500 MW at Gonda, Uttar Pradesh.
Government constituted an EGoM to ensure speedy implementation of Power Projects Published on: 22-AUG-2013
For speedy implementation of power projects in the northeastern states Government has
constituted an EGoM.
SC:Right to receive Pension can’t be taken away Pending Proceedings Published on: 21-AUG-2013
Supreme Court ruled that the right to receive pension cannot be taken away from a government
employee pending criminal proceedings
5th India-China Strategic Dialogue held in New Delhi Published on: 21-AUG-2013
The 5th India-China Strategic Dialogue was held in New Delhi on 20 August 2013
Haryana Government notified Affordable Housing Policy,2013 Published on: 21-AUG-2013
Haryana Government’s Department of Town and Country Planning on 20 August 2012 notified
an affordable housing policy, 2013
NHRC has issued a notice to Odisha Government in the Kulda Dumpyard Mishap Published on: 21-AUG-2013
NHRC has issued notice to Odisha Government to file reply in Kulda Mine Dumpyard Mishap.
Peace Ark, the Chinese Goodwill Hospital Ship Reached Bangladesh Published on: 21-AUG-2013
Chinese navy hospital ship Peace Ark arrived at Chittagong city for a week-long visit to provide
medical services.
Mexican Drug Smuggler called Queen of the Pacific was deported from US to Mexico Published on: 21-AUG-2013
The Queen of Pacific, Sandra Avila Beltran was deported to Mexico by US authorities after
completion of her jail term in US.
Pervez Musharraf indicted in Benazir Bhutto Assassination Case Published on: 21-AUG-2013
Pervez Musharraf was indicted by an anti-terrorism court in the 2007 assassination of ex-
premier Benazir Bhutto
C-130J Super Hercules Transport Plane of Air Force landed at Daulat Beg Oldie Airstrip Published on: 21-AUG-2013
IAF created a world record by landing C-130J Super Hercules Transport Plane at Daluat Beg
Oldie Airstrip. This is the World’s highest airstrip.
Citizens can Now File RTI Applications Online in All Government Ministries Published on: 21-AUG-2013
Citizens can now file RTI applications online in all central government ministries and
departments through a portal
Earth Overshoot Day observed on 20 August 2013 Published on: 21-AUG-2013
The Earth Overshoot Day for the year 2013 was observed on 20 August 2013.
RBI Further relaxed SLR to provide More Funds to Banks for Lending Published on: 21-AUG-2013
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) further relaxed the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)
Goa Government has decided to withdraw suspension of Mining Leases in the State Published on: 21-AUG-2013
Goa Government has decided to revoke the suspension order of mining leases in the state. The
suspension will be withdrawn on case to case basis.
Kush Kumar Won Gold in Men’s Singles Squash at Asian Youth Games Published on: 20-AUG-2013
Kush Kumar of India won gold in men’s singles Squash at the second Asian Youth Games in
Nanjing, China.
Delhi, Arunachal Pradesh, Haryana and Uttarakhand rolled out Food Security Scheme Published on: 20-AUG-2013
Delhi, Arunachal Pradesh, Haryana and Uttarakhand States rolled out the Food Security Scheme
on 20 August 2013.
Usain Bolt Equalled World Record of 8 Golds at World Championships 2013 Published on: 20-AUG-2013
Usain Bolt of Jamaica equalled the world record of highest golds after winning the 4x100m relay
at the World Athletics Championships.
First vessel carrying LNG from Qatar reached Kochi Port Published on: 20-AUG-2013
The first cargo vessel carrying Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from Qatar reached Kochi on 20
August 2013.
Seagrass Can be Used for Fighting Climate Change: Study Published on: 20-AUG-2013
Scientists from the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) explained that seagrass can play a
crucial role in fighting against the climate change.
Government failed to spend a Single Penny from Rape Relief Fund Published on: 20-AUG-2013
Government failed in spending a single rupee from the budget allocated to Relief to and
Rehabilitation of Rape Victims Scheme from 2009-12.
Ratan Thiyam Appointed as the Chairperson of the National School of Drama Society Published on: 20-AUG-2013
Ratan Thiyam was appointed as the Chairperson of the National School of Drama Society on 19
August 2013 by the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee.
Pilgrims Killed By Saharsa-Patna Rajyarani Express in Bihar's Khagaria District Published on: 20-AUG-2013
37 pilgrims were killed when the Saharsa-Patna Rajyarani Express ploughed on them at the
speed of 80 kmph on 19 August 2013.
Government of India Banned Duty-Free Import of Flat Screen TVs by Air Travellers Published on: 20-AUG-2013
The Union Government of India on 19 August 2013 banned duty-free import of flat screen
televisions by people who travel through air.
Statue of Nobel Laureate Dr. Norman Borlaug Unveiled at New Delhi Published on: 20-AUG-2013
Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on 19 August 2013 unveiled the statue of Nobel Laureate Dr.
Norman Borlaug at New Delhi.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni Beat Nadal and Bolt in Recent Forbes List of Highest-Paid Athletes Published on: 20-AUG-2013
The captain of the Indian Cricket Team, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, 31, was ranked at the 16th
position in the recent Forbes list of highest-paid athletes.
Satywart Kadian won bronze medal at World Junior Wrestling Championships 2013 Published on: 19-AUG-2013
Satywart Kadian of India won a bronze medal in the 96-kg freestyle category at the World Junior
Wrestling Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria on 17 August 2013. - See more at: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs-2013-current-affairs-1357101229-1-
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3000 Years Old Stone Shields Excavated by Archeologists from Xinjiang Published on: 19-AUG-2013
Archeologists excavated a set of stone shields which were used in the sacrifices by nomads in
China around 3000 years ago.
My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Actions by Dr. APJ Kalam Launched Published on: 19-AUG-2013
My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Actions by APJ Abdul Kalam was launched in the month
of August 2013 by the Rupa Publication.
Reliance General Insurance Entered Agriculture through Crop Insurance Schemes Published on: 19-AUG-2013
Reliance General Insurance entered into the agriculture area by launching the weather- and
yield-based crop insurance schemes.
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority Launched Abu Dhabi Month in New Delhi Published on: 19-AUG-2013
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority along with TUI teamed up for staging one-month long
destination campaign called Abu Dhabi Month, in New Delhi.
NPCI Planned to Induct 49 Banks as the Shareholders to Broaden its Shareholding Published on: 19-AUG-2013
The NPCI, in the third week of August 2013 planned to broaden its shareholding by inducting 49
banks as the shareholders.
Indian-Origin Diageo’s CEO, Ivan Menezes to Get 105 Crore Rs Annual Pay Package Published on: 19-AUG-2013
Spirits Company Diageo Plc proposed the annual pay package of up to 105 crore Rupees for the
Indian-origin newly appointed CEO- Ivan Menezes.
World Photography Day Celebrated Across the Globe to Unite the Photographers Published on: 19-AUG-2013
The French government announced 19 August as the World Photography Day. On 19 August
1839, the Government of France declared this day.
Prime Minister of India Set up Committee to assess Status of Scheduled Tribes Published on: 19-AUG-2013
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on 17 August 2013 set up High Level Committee to assess the
status of Scheduled Tribes (STs)
Scientists from CCMB and AIG Discovered Gene Causing Chronic Pancreatitis Published on: 19-AUG-2013
Scientists from CCMB and AIG in India, together discovered a new gene-association which will
help in early detection of chronic pancreatitis.
Olinguito, a New Mammal Species discovered Published on: 19-AUG-2013
Scientists of Smithsonian Institution of US have announced a rare discovery of a new species of
mammal called the Olinguito on 15 August 2013.
Dr. Sheikh Jalal-ud-din, the Cardiologist shot by Militants died Published on: 19-AUG-2013
Former director of SKIMS, Dr. Sheikh Jalal-ud-din who was shot by Militants in July died due to
injuries at New Delhi.
Harshwanti Bisht selected for Sir Edmund Hillary Mountain Legacy Medal 2013 Published on: 18-AUG-2013
Harshwanti Bisht was selected to receive the Sir Edmund Hillary Mountain Legacy Medal
Ali Akbar Salehi appointed Head of Atomic Energy Organisation in Iran Published on: 18-AUG-2013
Iranian President appointed outgoing Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi to head the Atomic
Energy Organisation
Gold Prices hit Eight-Month High at 31760 Rupees Published on: 18-AUG-2013
Gold price on 17 August 2013 jumped by 700 rupees in Kolkata after stocks and money markets
melted
Vijay Singh was Named a Recipient of the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award Published on: 18-AUG-2013
Vijay Singh was named a recipient of the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award by ASCE-EWRI on
16 August 2013
RUSA Proposed to put a Ceiling of Maximum Number of Colleges to be Affiliated at Two Hundred Published on: 18-AUG-2013
RUSA on 16 August 2013 proposed to put a ceiling of maximum number of colleges to be
affiliated to any university at two hundred
Finance Ministry Unveiled National Skill Certification and Monetary Reward Scheme Published on: 18-AUG-2013
Union Ministry of Finance on 16 August 2013 unveiled the National Skill Certification and
Monetary Reward Scheme
Usain Bolt won 200-Metre Sprint at the World Athletics Championship in Moscow Published on: 18-AUG-2013
Usain Bolt won the 200-metre sprint at the World Athletics Championships in Moscow on 17
August 2013
IOC rejected Indian Olympic Association's Objections on Election Process Published on: 17-AUG-2013
IOC refused to change its stance on barring charge-sheeted persons from contesting Indian
Olympic Association elections
Bharti Airtel launched 1 Rupee Entertainment Store Published on: 17-AUG-2013
Bharti Airtel on 16 August 2013 stated that it launched 1 rupee entertainment store
Government imposed MEP of 650 US Dollars per Tonne on Onion Published on: 17-AUG-2013
Government on 17 August 2013 notified imposition of a minimum export price (MEP) of 650 US
dollars per tonne
Most Endangered Bird Species, Puerto Rican Parrot Made a Comeback in Puerto Rico Published on: 17-AUG-2013
Researchers working in western Puerto Rico revealed Puerto Rican parrot made a comeback in
the Puerto Rico territory of the US.
Dilip Trivedi appointed Director General of the CRPF Published on: 17-AUG-2013
Senior IPS officer Dilip Trivedi on 17 August 2013 was appointed the Director General of CRPF
Rafael Nadal Won Men’s Singles Title in Rogers Cup 2013 Published on: 17-AUG-2013
Rafael Nadal of Spain defeated Canada's Milos Raonic 6-2 6-2 in the final of the men's Rogers
Cup on 11 August 2013 in Montreal, Canada.
Former Cricketer Kalyan Mitter Died Published on: 17-AUG-2013
Former Bengal Cricketer and Coach Kalyan Mitter passed away on 16 August 2013 in Kolkata. He
was 79.
Scientists Unearthed Fossil of the Oldest Known Ancestor of Modern Rats in China Published on: 17-AUG-2013
Scientists revealed on 15 August 2013 that a fossil of the oldest known ancestor of modern rats-
Rugosodon eurasiaticus was unearthed in China.
The Third Meeting of the WMCC on India-China Border Talks held in New Delhi Published on: 17-AUG-2013
The 3rd meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China
Border Affairs was held in New Delhi on 23-24 July 2013
EC to use Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) System in Nagaland by-polls Published on: 17-AUG-2013
The Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system would be used on trial basis for the first
time in the Nagaland by-elections.
D.Bala Venkatesh Varma appointed Ambassador to UN Conference on Disarmament Published on: 17-AUG-2013
D.Bala Venkatesh Varma was appointed the next Ambassador and Permanent Representative of
India to the UN Conference on Disarmament
The Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) 2013 Started off in Ahmadabad Published on: 17-AUG-2013
The Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) 2013, the biggest travel trade show of India, started off on 16
August 2013 in Ahmadabad. - See more at: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs-2013-current-affairs-1357101229-1-
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D.Bala Venkatesh Varma appointed Ambassador to UN Conference on Disarmament Published on: 17-AUG-2013
D.Bala Venkatesh Varma was appointed the next Ambassador and Permanent Representative of
India to the UN Conference on Disarmament
The Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) 2013 Started off in Ahmadabad Published on: 17-AUG-2013
The Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) 2013, the biggest travel trade show of India, started off on 16
August 2013 in Ahmadabad.
Desh Prem Azad, the Former Coach of Cricketer Kapil Dev, Died at 75 Published on: 17-AUG-2013
Desh Prem Azad, the former coach of cricketer Kapil Dev, died on 16 August 2013 at a hospital in
Mohali, near Chandigarh. He was 75 years.
Abdul Karim Tunda,Lashkar-e-Taiba's Bomb Expert arrested by Delhi Police Published on: 17-AUG-2013
The Delhi Police on 16 August 2013 arrested one of India's 20 most wanted terrorists, Abdul
Karim Tunda
Street Leading to Canadian Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg Named After Mahatma Gandhi Published on: 17-AUG-2013
Street leading to the Canadian Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg, capital of Manitoba
province, in Canada was named Honorary Mahatma Gandhi Way.
P Chidambaram Unveiled the National Skill Certification and Monetary Reward Scheme Published on: 17-AUG-2013
P Chidambaram on 16 August 2013 unveiled the National Skill Certification and Monetary
Reward Scheme in New Delhi.
World Bank and India signed Agreement for Low income Housing Finance Project Published on: 16-AUG-2013
The Government of India and the World Bank on 14 August 2013 signed a 100 million US dollars
credit agreement aimed at helping low-income households.
Israel, Palestinians Peace Talks Resumed in Jerusalem Published on: 16-AUG-2013
Israel and the Palestinian Governments resumed their first direct peace talks in Jerusalem on 14
August 2013 for resolving the land and border disputes.
Import Duty on Gold, Silver & Platinum hiked to 10 Percent by Central Government Published on: 16-AUG-2013
The Central Government on 13 August 2013 raised customs duty on gold, silver and platinum to
10 percent in a bid to curb the burgeoning Current Account Deficit.
The Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2013 Introduced in Lok Sabha Published on: 16-AUG-2013
The Union Minister of State for Personnel and Training V Narayanasamy on 12 August 2013
introduced The Right to Information (Amendment) Bill 2013 in Lok Sabha.
Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG (DBTL) Scheme to be extended to 35 More Districts Published on: 16-AUG-2013
Union Petroleum & Natural Gas Ministry has decided to extend Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG
scheme to 35 more districts from 1 September 2013.
Union Cabinet approved Setting up of Tax Administration Reform Commission Published on: 16-AUG-2013
The Union Cabinet on 13 August 2013 approved the proposal for setting up of the Tax
Administration Reform Commission to establish a stable tax administration.
Egypt declared Month-long State of Emergency after Deadly Clashes Published on: 15-AUG-2013
Egypt on 14 August 2013 declared a state of emergency after many people were killed in a
bloodbath
Marion Bartoli of France announced her Retirement from Lawn Tennis Published on: 15-AUG-2013
French Lawn Tennis Player and Wimbledon 2013 (Women’s Singles) winner Marion Bartoli
announced her retirement on 14 August 2013
Foreign Minister of Republic of Chad visited India Published on: 15-AUG-2013
Moussa Faki Mahamat, Minister for Foreign Affairs and African Integration of Republic of Chad,
paid an official visit to India on 12-13 August 2013
Glimpses of the India Story:Second Phase Unveiled Published on: 15-AUG-2013
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on 14 August 2013 unveiled the second phase of
Glimpses of the India Story
SC rejected the Review Petition of Devender Pal Singh Bhullar Published on: 15-AUG-2013
The Supreme Court of India on 14 August 2013 rejected the review petition of 1993 Delhi blast
accused Devender Pal Singh Bhullar
Egypt Clashes:Vice President Mohamed Elbaradei resigned in Protest Published on: 15-AUG-2013
Egypt’s Vice President Mohamed Elbaradei resigned in protest over the attacks on pro Mohamed
Morsi supporters in Cairo
Indian Police Sportspersons won 83 Medals at World Police & Fire Games-Belfast 2013 Published on: 15-AUG-2013
The 39-member Indian Police team won 83 medals at the World Police & Fire Games held at
Belfast from 1 August to 10 August 2013
Prime Minister's Shram Awards for the Year 2012 Announced Published on: 15-AUG-2013
The Union Government on 14 August 2013 announced the Prime Minister’s Shram Awards for
the year 2012
Special Envoy of India for Sudan and South Sudan,PS Raghavan visited South Sudan Published on: 14-AUG-2013
Special Envoy of India for Sudan and South Sudan, PS Raghavan paid an official visit to Juba,
South Sudan on 08-09 August 2013.
Rajya Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2012 Published on: 14-AUG-2013
The Rajya Sabha on 13 August 2013 passed Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill,
2012
Submarine INS Sindhurakshak damaged in a Fire Incident in Mumbai Published on: 14-AUG-2013
A major fire broke out on board INS Sindhurakshak at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on 14
August 2013
Inaugural Indian Badminton League (IBL) Started off at New Delhi Published on: 14-AUG-2013
The first season of the Indian Badminton League (IBL) started on 14 August 2013 at New Delhi.
IBL is proposed by Badminton Association of India.
India Bagged Six Medals at the Asian Junior Wushu Championships 2013 Published on: 14-AUG-2013
India won six medals at the 7th Asian Junior Wushu Championships which concluded in Manila,
Philippines which concluded on 13 August 2013.
Supreme Court Prohibited Environmental Clearances to Hydro-Electric Projects in Uttarakhand Published on: 14-AUG-2013
SC directed the Union Government and Uttarakhand Government to not grant clearances to the
hydro-electric projects in Uttarakhand.
Exotic Insects Establishing Their New Colonies in Other Regions of World: Research Published on: 14-AUG-2013
A team of researchers from the University of Gerona in Spain found that huge numbers of insects
are shipped across the world unwittingly.
Double Trap Shooter Ronjan Sodhi Recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award Published on: 14-AUG-2013
Double Trap shooter Ronjan Sodhi was recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award
Vinay Mittal appointed as Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) member Published on: 14-AUG-2013
Vinay Mittal, a former Indian Railway Traffic Service officer was appointed as a member of the
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on 8 August 2013.
Idea Cellular became Aditya Birla Group's Most Valuable Company Published on: 13-AUG-2013
Idea Cellular became Aditya Birla group’s most valuable company overtaking its flagship
commodity business - See more at: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs-2013-current-affairs-1357101229-1-
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King Penguin Missy, the Oldest Penguin of the World, Turned 36 Years Old Published on: 13-AUG-2013
The oldest penguin of the world named King Penguin Missy turned 36 years old on 12 August
2013. King Penguins can only live up to 26 years.
UK Songwriting Contest 2013 Results Announced; Indian-Origin Winners Included Published on: 13-AUG-2013
The winners of the UK Songwriting Contest were announced on 8 August 2013. It is the longest
running international songwriting events.
Ibrahim Boubacar Keita won Mali Presidential Elections Published on: 13-AUG-2013
Ibrahim Boubacar Keita won Mali's Presidential elections on 12 August 2013
Indian-American Trio won World Geography Championship Published on: 13-AUG-2013
A team of three Indian-American students defeated teams from 17 other regions to win 11th
National Geographic World Championship
Renowned Naturalist and Ornithologist Zafar Futehally passed away Published on: 13-AUG-2013
Zafar Futehally, (93 years) India’s best known naturalist and ornithologist passed away on 11
August 2013 at Kihim in Maharashtra.
Melia Brand of Hotels in Spain Unveiled the First Twitter Hotel of the World Published on: 13-AUG-2013
The Melia brand of hotels of Spain unveiled the new Social Wave House in vacation resort island
of Majorca as the first Twitter Hotel of the world.
Elysium Space Introduced Sending Remains of Deceased to Space through Memorial Spaceflight Published on: 13-AUG-2013
Elysium Space offered to send the cremated remains of loved ones into the space through the
Elysium Space memorial spaceflights services.
300M US Dollars Additional ADB Financing to help Upgrade 254 km of State Highways in Bihar Published on: 13-AUG-2013
ADB and Union government signed an agreement for 300 million US dollars in additional loan to
upgrade highways in Bihar
German Scientists Developed a New App Called FindMyStuff to Find Lost Things Published on: 13-AUG-2013
Scientists in Germany developed a new technology which facilitates tracing the lost items. The
new app is called FindMyStuff.
India’s First Cyber Forensic Laboratory (CFL) Inaugurated at Tripura High Court Published on: 13-AUG-2013
The first Cyber Forensic Laboratory (CFL) of India was established in Tripura on 11 August 2013.
The lab was established at the Tripura High Court.
The Prem Bhatia Memorial award presented to Shalini Singh of the Hindu Published on: 13-AUG-2013
Shalini Singh, a Deputy Editor of The Hindu on 11 August 2013 presented with the Prem Bhatia
Award...
Indian Railways Carried 343 Million Tonnes of Freight during April–July 2013 Published on: 13-AUG-2013
As per the data released by Ministry of Railways on 13 August 2013, Indian Railways carried 343
million tonnes of freight
Sowjanya Bavisetti Won ITF Women's Tennis Tournament Published on: 13-AUG-2013
Indian player Sowjanya Bavisetti has won 10000 dollar the Internalional Tennis Federation (ITF)
Women's Tennis Tournament...
First public sector Breast Milk Bank inaugurated at Kolkata, West Bengal Published on: 13-AUG-2013
A modern and sophisticated breast milk bank was inaugurated on 7 August 2013...
P V Sindhu has settled with Bronze Medal in BWF World Championships 2013 Published on: 13-AUG-2013
India's shuttler P V Sindhu has settled for a bronze medal in women’s singles category at the
BWF World Championships 2013
International Youth Day- 12 August Published on: 13-AUG-2013
International Youth Day is an awareness day designated by the United Nations to be observed on
12th August every year.
13 August Designated as the International Lefthanders Day by the Left-Handers Club Published on: 13-AUG-2013
13 August was designated as the International Lefthanders Day by The Left-Handers Club. First
annual event was observed on 13 August 1992.
India's Exports during July 2013 were valued at 25834.46 Million US Dollars Published on: 12-AUG-2013
India's exports in July 2013 were valued at 25834.46 million US dollars
Renowned Kamaicha player Sakar Khan passed away Published on: 12-AUG-2013
Noted Rajasthani folk musician Sakar Khan, an exponent of the melodious bow and string
instrument Kamaicha, passed away in Jaisalmer on 10 August 2013.
Usain Bolt won 100 metre sprint title at the 14th IAAF World Championships 2013 Published on: 12-AUG-2013
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won the 100 metre sprint title at the 14th IAAF World
Championships 2013, Moscow on 11 August 2013.
Railway Revenue Earnings up by 10.74 Per Cent during April-July 2013 Published on: 12-AUG-2013
The total approximate earnings of Indian Railways on originating basis during 1 April to 31 July
2013 were 44260.16 crore rupees
India launched Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant in Kochi Published on: 12-AUG-2013
India on 12 August 2013 launched its first ever indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier
INS Vikrant in Kochi
Janata Party merged with the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Published on: 12-AUG-2013
Janata Party was merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on 11 August 2013
Dromedary Camels Could be the Source of Mers Coronavirus: Research Published on: 12-AUG-2013
The team of researchers revealed that dromedary camels might be the source of deadly Mers
coronavirus which emerged in the year 2012.
Delhi conferred Lifetime Achievement Award 2013 on Abdul Rashid Khan and Anjolie Ela Menon Published on: 12-AUG-2013
Delhi state government on 11 August 2013 conferred Lifetime Achievement Award-2013 to two
veteran artists
Autism Affects Males and Females Differently: Research Published on: 12-AUG-2013
Researchers from the Autism Research Centre at the University of Cambridge revealed that
autism affected the brains of males and females in a different way.
Sagarika Ghosh won the Cadet Girls Singles Title 2013 Published on: 12-AUG-2013
Sagarika Ghosh on 11 August 2013 won the Cadet Girls singles title
Colin Michael Foale, the First British to Perform a Space Walk, Retired from NASA Published on: 12-AUG-2013
Colin Michael Foale, the first British to perform a space walk, retired from NASA in the second
week of August 2013.
India successfully Test-Fired Surface-to-Surface Prithvi-II Missile Published on: 12-AUG-2013
India on 12 August 2013 successfully test-fired indigenously-developed nuclear-capable surface-
to-surface Prithvi-II missile
Serena Williams Defeated Sorana Cirstea to Win Women's Rogers Cup 2013 Published on: 12-AUG-2013
Serena Williams defeated Romania's Sorana Cirstea 6-2 6-0 in the final match of women's Rogers
Cup on 11 August 2013. - See more at: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs-2013-current-affairs-1357101229-1-
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