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1. American Singer Bruce Springsten has been named as Person of the year by MusiCares the charitable arm of Grammy Awards' Governing Body.

2. Founder of SEWA (Self Employed Women Association), Ela Ramesh Bhatt has been honored with Indira Gandhi Peace, Disarmament and development

Award 2011.

3. ICC Women's cricket world cup 2013 was won by Australia by beating west indies in Mumbai, India.

4. India's GDP (Gross Domestic Product) Growth Rate in FY 2012 13 Stayed at 5 %, lowest in last decade.

5. Indian Economist and Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen has been given highest civilian honor "Commander De La Legion d'honneur".

6. Indian Railways signed a pact with French Railways for technical Co-0operation.

7. Indian Scientist CNR Rao honored by top Chinese scientific honor for boosting Indo China Scientific Co-Operation.

8. Justice Shiva Kirti is the newly appointed chief of Allahabad High Court.

9. Malala Yousafzai has been given the tipperary international peace prize 2012 given by Ireland government.

10. Manisha Kulshreshtha has been given the Lamhi Award 2012 which is given in memory of Legendary Novelist Munsi Premchand.

11. Mereechika Written by Dr. Rajan Kapoor.

12. Prime Minister of UK, David Cameron Visited India.

13. Ranchi Rhinos beat Delhi Waveriders to win Inaugural Hockey India League Tournament 2013.

14. Sea of Innocence written by Kishwar Desai.

15. South Korea launched its first ever space satellite called STSAT 2C on a launch rocket called NARO - 1.

16. South Korea launched its first ever space satellite called STSAT 2C on a launch rocket called NARO - 1.

17. The National Lake Conservation Plan and National Wetlands Conservation Program have been combined into a single scheme called National Plan for

conservation of Aquatic Eco Systems.

18. The National Lake Conservation Plan and National Wetlands Conservation Program have been combined into a single scheme called National Plan for

conservation of Aquatic Eco Systems.

19. Tirush Kamini, Indian Cricketer who became the first Indian to score a hundred in ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Tournaments.

20. Vinod Mehta has been honored with Lokmanya Tilak Rashtriya Patrakarita award 2012.

21. Yukiya Amano, Chief of International Atomic Energy Agency (IKEA) visited India.

22. 21 February -- International Mother Language Day.

23. 21st international Book Fair was organized in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

24. 27th International Surajkund Handicraft Fair was organized in Haryana with special focus on Karnataka State.

25. 27th Rameshwar Das Birla National Award given to Dr. B .S. Singhal.

26. 44th Meet of Governors of states was held in New Delhi.

27. Accidental Apprentice is written by Vikas Swaroop.

28. Devaluing to Prosperity is written by Surjeet S Bhalla.

29. Revolution 2020 is written by Chetan Bhagat.

30. Winter Evenings is written by Navtej Sarna.

31. A large asteroid recently fallen in chelyabinsk city of central Russia.

32. A new Tax saving scheme called Rajiv Gandhi Equity Saving Scheme is launched for attracting Small Investors towards Share Market. The scheme can

be availed by Persons with annual income Under Rs: 12 lakhs and Permits investments totalling up to a maximum of Rs: 50,000, of which, 50% is tax

deductible

33. American News Magazine Newsweek changed its name to Newsbeast.

34. American President Barack Obama appointed Sally Jewel as new Home Minister of America.

35. American Sailor General Joseph Donford appointed as chief of NATO mission in Afghanistan.

36. An Indian person named Smita Singh has been appointed as a member in USA President Obama's Global Development Council.

37. Ashok Kumar Mukherjee appointed as India's permanent representative in the United Nations replacing Hardeep Singh Puri.

38. Ashok Mago, an Indian Businessman honored by 'Minority Business Leader Award' by the US Based Dallas Business Journal.

39. Ashwani Kumar New governor of Nagaland.

40. Asian Development Bank (ADB) provides a USD 100 Million Loan Uttarakhand State for urbanization in five of its towns.

41. Badminton Player Saina Nehwal and Boxer Mary Kom have been chosen as youth icon by Election Commission of India.

42. Bansagar nahar scheme of Uttar Pradesh has been given two years extension by Planning Commission of India.

43. Basant Kumar Gupta is India's New Envoy to Italy.

44. Belarusian Tennis Player Victoria Azarenka won Australian Open Tennis Tournament after beating Lee Na from China.

45. Bharati Airtel launches "Apna Chaupal" - India's first voice based one stop solution portal for value added services for Rural and Semi Urban Areas.

46. Bob Carr, Foreign Minister of Australia visited India for talks on Civil Nuclear Co-operation agreement.

47. CISF Unit was marked as Best Marching Contingent in the Parade of 63rd Republic Day.

48. Centre and States solve the issue of CST (Central sales taxes) for implementation of GST (Goods and Service Tax). GST is meant to solve taxation

issues as it will replace all indirect taxes in Country by a single simplified taxation system.

49. China commissioned its Guided missile destroyer Ship named Changchun.

50. China tested its indigenously built largest military transport aircraft named Yun 20 or Transport 20.

51. Committee for analysis of rules for censoring of films has been formed under chairmanship of Mukul Mudgal, Ex-Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana

High Court.

52. Dr. Agnes M. Kalibata, Minister of Agriculture and animal resources of Central African Country Rwanda visited India.

53. Dr. Keshavrao Sadashiv Shastri Musalgaunkar awarded by Kalidas Award given by Madhya Pradesh Government.

54. Dr. Kusuma Ansal honored by Acharya Vidhya Niwas Mishra award for her novel Tapsi.

55. Dubai Open tennis tournament won by Serbian Novak Djokovic by beating Czech Republic's Tomas Berdych.

56. FDA (U S Food and Drug Administration) approved bionic ratina named 'Argus II' for clinical and commercial use.

57. Faith and Freedom : Gandhi in History written by Prof. Mushirul Hasan.

58. Federation cup volleyball tournament won by Kerala by beating Tamilnadu.

59. Former CBI Chief Amar Pratap Singh is appointed as a Member of UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

60. Former chief justice of Karnataka High Court, Y. Bhasker Rao is appointed as Lokayukta of Karnataka.

61. Four scientists were honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by Prime Minister. Named Ravi Bhushan Grover (Contribution in Indo- US Nuke deal),

K.Balaramamoorthy (Non- - Destructive missile techniques), R. Balasubramaniam (Mathematics), S.K. Sikka (Nuke tests 1974 and 1998).

62. Francois Hollande, President of France visited India.

63. Gatapara Gram panchayat in Kanker District in Madhya Pradesh has been awarded for excellence in implementation of MNREGA (Mahatama Gandhi

National Rural Employment Guarantee Act).

64. IPI India Award 2012 for excellence in Journalism was given to "The Tribune".

65. ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) launched Marine Research Satellite "SARAL" along with 67 other foreign satellites through its launched

vehicle PSLV C 20 from Satish dhawan space centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

66. India signed a USD 150 Million Loan agreement with Asian Development Bank (ADB) for developing hydro power projects in Uttarakhand.

67. India successfully tested Pinaka Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) System.

68. India's DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organization) developed a new marine security technique called 'Duck Drop'.

69. India's first Infrastructure Debt Fund (IDF) under the NBFC (non banking finance company) structure was formally launched by Finance Minister P.

Chidambaram by handing first IDF-NBFC licence to India Infra Debt Limited (Infradebt).

70. India's first women's Post Office has been opened in New Delhi.

71. India's per capita income for Financial Year 2011 12 was Rs. 5130/Month. It showed an increase of 13.7 % over last year's per capita income (It was

4513 in 2010 - 11).

72. India's third stock Exchange MCX (Multi Commodity Stock Exchange) started operations.

73. Indian American scientist Rangaswamy Srinivasan has been honored by prestigious USA National Medal of technology and Innovation.

74. Indian Navy commissioned INS Saryu, its largest Patrolling vessel for maritime surveillance around Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

75. Indian Origin Halimah Yacob appointed as first female speaker of Singapore Parliament.

76. Indian archery players Rajat Chauhan and Manjuda Soy won Silver in Arhcery world cup archery 2013 in Turkey.

77. Indian origin lady Krishna Arora won the Order of Australia Medal for her services to the Indian community.

78. Iran recently unveiled its Fighter Plane Kahar F 313.

78. Iran recently unveiled its Fighter Plane Kahar F 313.

79. Jerry Pinto has been given Hindu Literary Prize 2013 for his First Novel named Em and The Big Hoom.

80. John Kerry is appointed as new Foreign Minister (Secretary of State) of USA (United States of America).

81. K 15 Ballistic Missile that can be launched from Submarines was tested successfully.

82. Kaveri Water dispute in news recently. It is dispute in Karnataka and Tamilnadu related to sharing of water of River Kaveri.

83. MTNL (Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited)'s video telephony service was recently started by Union Communications and IT Minister, Kapil Sibbal.

84. Madhya Pradesh State's Exhibition was not shown In 63rd Republic Day parade on Jan 26, 2013.

85. Maharashtra's Lower Dudhana Irrigation project has been extended for two years.

86. Michael Clarke declared as Australian Test player of the Year.

87. Miloz Zeman is the new (3rd) president of Czech Republic.

88. Minamata convention for controlled use of mercury to avoid dangerous health problems was signed in by 147 countries in Minamata, Japan.

89. NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development )'s Net capital has been increased to Rs. 20000 Crore from Rs. 5000 Crore Initially.

90. National Grass court Tennis Championship 2013 won by Ram Kumar Ramnathan and Ankita Raina in Men's and Women's categories.

91. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and Germany written by Anita B. pfaff.

92. North Korea recently did its third Nuclear test despite international resistance.

93. Novelist Hari Mrudul has been honored with Vartaman Sahitya Kamleshwar Kahani Award 2012.

94. Padma Awards 2013

Padma Vibhushan - 4 Awards

Sh. Raghunath Mohapatra (ART)

Sh. S. Haider Raja (ART)

Prof. Yahspal (Science)

Prof. Roddam Narsimha (Science)

Padma Bhushan - 24 Awards

Sharmila Tagore, Abdul Rashid Khan, Rajesh Khanna, Jaspal Bhatti, Rahul Dravid and 19 Others

Padma Shri - 80 Awards

Sridevi Kapoor, Ramesh Sippy and 78 Others

95. Patrick Suckling has been appointed as Australia's new high commissioner to India.

96. Payaudi : Nawab of Cricket written by Suresh Menon

97. Premlata Agarwal is the first Indian Lady to climb highest peaks of all seven continents In the world.

98. RBI Hiked FII (Foreign Institutional Investment) Limit in Government Securities and Corporate Bonds by USD 5 Billion Each taking the total cap in

domestic debt to USD 75 Billion for bridging the current account deficit.

99. RBI issued norms for opening of new banks. It says that the new banks will have a least worth of Rs. 500 Crore and have to maintain 25 % branches

in Rural or Semi Urban Areas.

100. Rafael Nadal(Spain) won Brazil Open Tennis Tournament 2013 after beating David Nalbandian (Argentina).

101. Rajnath singh appointed as chief of Political Party BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party).

102. Rest Of India won the Irani Trophy 2013 by beating Mumbai.

103. S C Jameer New governor of Odisha.

104. Samudra Manthan has been written by C Raja Mohan.

105. Sanjay Krishan Kaul appointed as Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court.

106. Sanjeev Goenka has been honored by '2013 Business leader of the year Award' at the Global India Business Meeting 2013 in UK.

107. Santosh Football Trophy 2013 has been won by Services by beating Kerala.

108. Saurav verma and Arundhati Pantawane won All India Senior Ranking Badminton Tournament held at Bangalore respectively in men and women's

catergories.

109. SerbianTennis player Novak djokovik won Australian Open Tennis Tournament consecutive 3rd time after beating Andy Murray from Britain.

110. State Bank of India launched 'Mobicash Easy' a mobile wallet Service that allows users to transfer funds and make bill Payment easily using Mobile

Phone.

111. Swatanter Kumar has been appointed as the new chief of National Green Tribunal.

112. T S Vijayan is the new chief of IRDA (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India).

113. The 20th Asia Athletic Championships 2013 were hosted by India in Pune. China took the top spot (16 Golds, Total 27 Medals) with India at the sixth

Place in medals tally (2 Golds, Total 17 Medals).

114. The Hague (Netherlands) based International Court of Justice gave its decision in favor of India regarding the disputed water projects on

Kishanganga River between India and Pakistan.

115. Tshering Tobgay is the New Prime Minister of Bhutan.

116. UDAAN is the Special Industry Initiative for generating employment for youth of Jammu and Kashmir.

117. UNESCO has designated India's Nicobar Islands as a world biosphere reserve under its Man and the Biosphere Programme. UNESCO stands for

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.

118. USA'S NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) found smallest satellite outside our solar system named Kepler 37b.

119. Uhuru Kenyatta has been appointed as New President of Kenya, an East African Country.

120. Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari, an expert Hindi Literature is the new chief of Sahitya Academy.

121. World Bank chief Jim Yong Kim (South Korea) visited India.

122. World Economic Forum's annual meet held in Davos (Switzerland).

123. World bank gave a loan of USD 60 million to Karnataka for Its Watershed Development Project Phase 2.

124. Young Indian researcher Dr. Mahavir Golechcha awarded by Young Investigator Scholarship award.

125. The Countries involved in TAPI gas Pipiline (Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India) project signed a Gas Pipeline Framework Agreement

(GPFA) for co-operation in completion of the project.

126. 'Operation Amla' of Indian Coast Guard meant to increase safety against terrorist activities through oceanaic routes has been completed successfully.

127. 02 Feb MNREGA Day. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) was started on Feb 02, 2006.

128. 04 Feb - Sri Lankan Independence Day.

129. 10 Commonwealth women’s affairs Ministers Meetings (WAMMS) conference was organized in Dhaka, Capital of Bangladesh.

130. 10 June is Underground water day.

131. 12 June is World Day against child labour.

132. 12th Law Conference of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) Countries held in Thimphu, Capital of Bhutan. In this conference,

Chief Justices of supreme courts of all 7 SAARC Countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka) participated.

133. 13 yr Indian-American Arvind Mahankali won the USA’s National Spelling Bee.

134. 16th national conference on E Governance was organized recently in city of Jaipur (Rajasthan).

135. 17th Vyangyashri award given to Hari Joshi.

136. 20 June is World Refugee Day.

137. 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games were organized in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

138. 21 June is World Music Day.

139. 23 June is Olympics Day.

140. 28 Feb -- National Science Day.

141. 29 June is National Statistics Day.

142. 39th G - 8 Countries’ meet held in Ireland. G - 8 is a grouping of 8 countries that are considered developed. Members are - Canada, Russia, Italy,

France, Japan, Germany and USA.

143. 5th June is World Environment Day.

144. 66th World Health Assembly meet was organized in Geneva, Switzerland by WHO (World Health Organization).

145. 8 June is World Oceans Day.

146. Global Peace Index 2013 report issued by United Nations has ranked India on 141st place In total 162 countries in the list. Iceland is the most peaceful

country in this report.

147. The people of Sunaput written by Rishikesh Pandey.

148. Travel and tourism competitiveness index 2013 Report released by World Economic Forum has ranked India at 65th place in welcoming foreign visitors

into country. Switzerland is first in this list.

149. Economic Policies and Indian Reform agenda written by Y V Reddy (Former RBI Governor and head of Recently formed 14th Finance Commission of

India.)

150. In the shadow of Freedom writtenby Lakshmi Tendulkar Dhaul.

151. Patriots and Partitions by Ramachandra Guha

152. The Sunshine Lanes written by Prasoon Joshi.

153. National women’s commission’s new head office is named as Nirbhaya Bhavan.

154. A committee formed under chairmanship of Sam Pitroda for analysis on Institutional framework and operations of Prasar Bharti.

155. A new base of Naval Warships has been established in Tamilnadu.

156. A new nuclear power plant is being built in Chutka Village in Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh.

157. American Foreign Minister John Kerry Visited India.

158. American National Space society has honored Indian Missile scientist and former President APJ Abdul Kalam with Warner Won Brown Memorial Award.

159. American Novelist A M Homes won one of Britain’s highest literary honor Women’s Prize for Fiction for her novel May We be Forgiven.

159. American Novelist A M Homes won one of Britain’s highest literary honor Women’s Prize for Fiction for her novel May We be Forgiven.

160. Argentina’s Foreign Minister Hector Marcos Timerman visited India.

161. Argentina’s Foreign Minister Héctor Marcos Timerman visited India for attending the 4th India-Argentina Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) along with

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid.

162. Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Nabam Tuki was conferred the Lifetime Achievement for Peace Award by the United Nations-affiliated International

Association of Educators of World Peace (IAEWP).

163. Arvind Mayaram Committeee on analysis of maximum investment caps in various sectors submitted its report and suggested increasing FDI Limits in

various sectors. Suggestions include FDI in Defence to be 49 % from 26 % Currently and in Multi Brand Retail it should be increased to 74% from 51%

Currently.

164. Arvind Mayaram led committee on FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) submitted its report.

165. Astronautical Society of India (ASI) has announced its Aryabhatt awards for Years 2010 and 2011. For 2010, this award was given to Former

secretary of Marine Development department A E Muthunayagam. For 2011, This award was given to Former DRDO (Defence Research and Development

Organization) Chief V K Saraswat.

166. Ayesha Farooq is the first female fighter plane Pilot of air force of Islamic Country Pakistan.

167. BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) decided to stop historical Telegram service.

168. Badar durrez ahmed is the new chief justice of Delhi High Court.

169. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Led Janata Dal (United) decided to break alliance with NDA (National Democratic Alliance).

170. Bihar started a new health welfare scheme called "Dus Ka Dam".

171. Britain started a movable research centre named Halley-6 in Antarctica.

172. CELAC (An association of Latin American and Caribbean Nations) expressed its desire of joining BRICS (Brazil Russia India China South Africa).

173. Carbon Aerogel - world's lightest material made by Chinese scientists.

174. Central government started a new Employment training program called Roshni In Naxalism affected areas for bringing Tribal people in frontline.

175. Chhattisgarh Government started Navjeevan Yojana for Complying Naxalists to promote them to live a normal life through various rehabilitation

measures.

176. China recently started construction of world's first fourth generation nuclear reactor.

177. China beat South Korea to win Sudiraman Cup Badminton tournament for the fifth consecutive time.

178. China created world’s largest Cable wire bridge of length 10 KM in Shaoxing Province of China.

179. China has created world’s fastest supercomputer called Tianhe - 2.

180. China launched its fifth space mission called Shenzhou 10. China wants to establish its own space station by 2020.

181. China signed an agreement with UK for swapping currencies if needed. It is done by china as a step towards establishing its Yuan currency ourside

china.

182. China takes over operational control of Pakistan's Gwadar Port.

183. Chinese Li Xuerui won Indonesian Open Badminton Tournament 2013 in Female Category.

184. Commerce minister Anand Sharma attended East Asian world economic forum meet 2013 in Naypyadaw, Capital of Myammar.

185. Commodity Transaction Tax (CTT) to be effective from July with a levy of 0.01 per cent of the transactional value being applicable on the seller in

trading of items such as gold, silver, crude oil, base metals, sugar, soya and mentha oil etc. Note that severe agricultural commodities are exempted

from this tax.

186. Competition commission of India signed information exchange agreement with Australia’s ACCC (Australian Consumer and Competition commission).

187. Craig emerson, Australian Minister for Trade and Competitiveness recently visited india.

188. Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parilla Visited India.

189. Delhi became the first State in the country to introduce E-Court fee system.

190. Delhi won Vijay Hazare Trophy Cricket Tournament after beating Vishakhapatnam.

191. Egypt’s Supreme Court invalidated the laws through members of Shura Council (Upper house of Egypt’s Parliament) was elected.

192. England beated Egypt to win WSF (World Squash Federation) men Team championship in France.

193. England's Justin Rose won US Open Golf Tournament 2013.

194. Ex-Prime Minister of Bhutan Jigme Thinley visited India.

195. Famous Oria Writer Manoj Das is honored by NTR National Literary award. He was also given given Padamshree in 2013 Padam awards.

196. First Indian women to climb mount Everest, Bachendri Pal has been honored by Veerangana Lakshmibai National Bravery award by Madhya Pradesh

Government.

197. First annual Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony has been given to Sitar Maestro late Pandit Ravi Shankar.

198. Following Shyamala Gopinath Committee suggestions on Post Office Small Saving Schemes, Government reduced Interest rate on all schemes run by

post offices by .1 %. Note that Interest rate on deposit schemes (4 %) and fixed deposits upto one year (8.2 %) are unchanged. Current Rates on

Various Post Office Savings Schemes are ->

Scheme Name Previous Interest Rate Current Interest Rate

Savings Deposit 4% 4%

1 Year Fixed Deposit 8.2% 8.2%

2 Year Fixed Deposit 8.3% 8.2%

3 Year Fixed Deposit 8.4% 8.3%

5 Year Fixed Deposit 8.5% 8.4%

5 Year Recurring Deposit 8.4% 8.3%

5 Year Senior Citizen Saving Scheme

(SCSS)

9.3% 9.2%

5 Year Monthly Income Scheme 8.5% 8.4%

National Saving Certificate with 5

Years Maturity

8.6% 8.5%

National Saving Certificate with 10

Years Maturity

8.9% 8.8%

Public Provident Fund (PPF) 8.8% 8.7 %

199. Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi has been honoured with USD 10,000 'Nomura Award' in Singapore for her humanitarian works.

200. Fujifilm launches India's first 3d camera in name of Finepics Real 3D.

201. Gandhi’s Outstanding Leadership is written by Pascal Alan Nazareth

202. Government created a Sectoral Innovation Council (SIC) headed by Minister of Human Resources Development, M Pallam Raju to create a roadmap for

innovations in both higher and school education sectors.

203. Government decided to expand old age pension scheme by increasing pension for those above 70 yrs to 1500 and those between 60 - 69 yrs to get

Rs. 1000 as monthly pension.

204. Government decided to reconstitute Medical Council of India with central health minister Ghulam Nabi Azad as its new chief.

205. Government decided to start TUFS (Technology Up-gradation Fund Scheme) Scheme for promoting better output in textile Industry by providing

subsidies for purchasing machinery for production purpose.

206. Government decided to take off AFSPA (Armed forces special powers Act) from some areas of Tripura state after seeing decline in terrorist activities.

AFSPA empowers armed forces personnel with rights to take immediate action in case of emergencies without prior permission.

207. Government increased import duty on Gold and Platinum from 4% to 6%.

208. HAL (Hindustan Aeronautice Limited) handed over first Rudra Fighter Helicopter to the Indian Army

209. Harish Pathak has been given Baburao Vishnu Paradkar Journalism Award 2012.

210. Haryana government started Priyadarshini Awaas Yojana under which provide free 100 Square Feet land is provided to BPL (Below Poverty Line)

Families.

211. Hasan Rouhani is elected as the new President of Iran.

212. Himachal pradesh government decided to provide food items under scheme "Aam Aadmi ki Dukan". Food items in these shops will be bought directly

from company and without any intermediaries.

213. IBA (Indian Banks’ Association) appointed K R Kamath as its Chief for FY 2013 - 14.

214. Important Tennis Grand Slam Tournaments 2013 - >

French Open 2013

Men - Rafael Nadal (Spain) Beated David Ferrer(Spain).

Women - Serena Williams (USA) beated Maria Sharapova (Russia).

Wimbeldon 2013

Men - Andy Murray (UK) beated Novak Djokovic (Serbia)

Women - Marion Bartoli (France) beated Sabina Lisciki (Germany)

Australian Open 2013

Men - Novak Djokovic (Serbia) beated Andy Murray (UK)

Women - Victoria Azarenka (Belarus) beated Li Na (China)

215. In Financial Express Banking awards 2013, Best government owned bank award was won by Bank of Baroda and best Private bank award was given

to HDFC Bank.

216. In the company of a poet Guljar written by Nasreen Muni Kabir.

217. India agreed to donate USD 160 Million to Nepal to help fulfill its growing energy needs.

218. India signed a USD 216 Million loan with World bank for improvising roads infrastructure in state of Kerala.

219. India signed a USD 250 Million loan agreement with World Bank for Implementation of National Aids Control Program (NACP).

220. India signed a USD 84 Million loan with World bank for strengthening panchayats in state of Bihar.

221. India started using satellite imaging and tracking top save the endangered bird spceics 'Great Indian Bustard'.

222. India started Inter Voice Response System (IVRS) to monitor Large Scale Mid - Day scheme under which meal is prepared for 10 - 11 Crore school

children in the country

223. India wins Asian Team Snooker Championship by beating Iran in Doha, Capital of Qatar.

224. India won ICC Champions trophy cricket tournament beating England in the final.

225. India won three top awards in SAARC film festival 2013.

Paan Singh Tomer was named best movie

Paan Singh Tomer's director Tigmanshu Dhulia named as the best director

Kaushal Oza received special jury award for his documentary 'Afterglow'

226. Indian inventor Ajay Bhatt at Intel has been honored by European Inventor Award 2013 for developing revolutionary USB (Universal Serial Bus)

Technology.

227. Indian - American Sneha Singh first India women to get admission in Prestigious United State Military Academy.

228. Indian Government gave 'Maharatna' status to Two Large Public Sector Units BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited) and GAIL (Gas India Limited).

229. Indian Government started CMS (Central Monitoring System), a new mass electronic surveillance program operated by Telecom Enforcement Resource

and Monitoring (TERM) Cells. IT gives India's security agencies and income tax officials access to India's telecommunications network and the ability to

listen in on and record mobile, landline calls and read private emails, SMS and MMS and track the geographical location of individuals in real time. It is

considered analogous to USA’s Prism project being used for same purpose in USA.

230. Indian Person Amol Rajan is the new chief of UK based newspaper The Independent. He is the first non-white perosn ever to head this famous and

historical newspaper.

231. Indian President Pranab Mukherjee laid foundation stone for Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hindi Vishwavidyalaya in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh which will focus

on educating Chhildren about rich Hindi Literature.

232. Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Visited Thailand. Met Thai PM Yingluck shinawatra and visited Bangkok, capital of Thailand.

233. Indian Scientist Harminder Dua discovered a new Layer in Human Eye’s Cornea. It is expected to help in discovering better ways for operating the

various diseases related to Cornea.

234. Indian Sculpturist Anish Kapoor has been honored with Knighthood, one of britain's highest honors.

235. Indian air force to soon include its first Boeing C - 17 Globemaster 3 Transportation Ai rcraft.

236. Indian and Mangolian Army participated in joint Military Exercise Nomadic Elephant 2013.

237. Indian governemnt set up a goal of achieving 80% literacy rate in the country by 2017. Note that according to 2011 Census, Literacy rate is 73 %

across country. Women literacy is 65 % and men are 81 % Literate.

238. Indian government decided to give Non-Human Person status to Dolphin.

239. Indian person and founder of Sulabh International, Bindeshwar Pathak is honored by Legend of Planet award by France.

240. Indian player K Srikant won Thailand open Badminton Tournament as his first International title win.

241. Indian signed TIEA (Tax Information Exchange Agreement) With Lichtenstein. Lichtenstein's ambassador Madam Dorris Frick signed on Behalf of her

country.

242. India’s CCI (Competition Commission of India) signed up a memorandum with ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) for

promoting co-operation in researching better technologies for election process management.

243. India’s United Bank of India became the first Indian Bank to set up a representative office in Myanmar.

244. Iqbal khande appointed as chief secretary of Jammu & kashmir.

245. Irish Author Kevin Barry has been honored by Impac Dublin Literary Award for his first novel City of Bohane.

246. Iron Irom written by Minnie Vaid.

247. J S Verma Committee on suggestions for safety of women submitted its report.

248. James Comey is appointed as the new chief of USA's FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation).

249. Jammu and Kashmir’s Pashmina, Konji and Sonji Shawls have been given Geographical Indication (GI) mark for their notable quality status.

250. Japan's Arata Ijumi is the first foreign player to be elected into Indian Football Team

251. Jharkhand social activist Dayamani Barla is honored by Alan L Lutz indigenous award.

252. Jigmi Thinley, Prime Minister of Bhutan Visited India.

253. Joginder Sanger has been honored by Pride of India award for his contribution in promoting art and culture of India in UK.

253. Joginder Sanger has been honored by Pride of India award for his contribution in promoting art and culture of India in UK.

254. John W Ashe is appointed as chief of 68th session of United Nations General Assembly.

255. June's Third Sunday is Father's day.

256. K K Birla Foundation gave Vyas Samman 2011 to Ramadarsha Mishra for 'Aam ke Patte'and Vyas Samman 2012 to Narendra Kohli for 'Na Bhuto Na

Bhavishyati'.

257. Kathak expert Vijaya Shankar is honored by prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2012.

258. Kerala launched country's first tourist seaplane service to enable holidayers enjoy the distant scenes of the Kerala through easy connectivity to

distant backwater destinations.

259. Kevin Rudd is appointed as new Prime Minister of Australia.

260. Kharung irrigation project in Chhattisgarh has been extended for two years.

261. Madhya Pradesh first state in the country to completely use the allotted capital by central tourism ministry for tourism development in the state.

262. Major Anup Joseph has been given the prestigious Keerti Chakra for outstanding bravery.

263. Malaysian Lee Chong wei beaten Germany’s Mark Jeweler in Indonesian Open Badminton Tournament 2013 in Male Category.

264. Malaysian writer Tan Twan Eng is Declared Winner of Walter Scott Prize 2013 for his book Garden of the evening Mists.

265. Manmohan Singh inaugurated the longest railway tunnel in country (18 KM) between Banihal and Kanjikund in Jammu and Kashmir which is also called

Pir Panjal Tunnel.

266. Michael Froman is appointed as the new US Trade Representative.

267. Ministry of Information and Communication form a committee under the direction of Former chief Justice Mukul Mudgal which preview current law of

film sensor .

268. Mobile World Congress conference held in Barcelona, Spain for people related to Mobile industry.

269. Mohan Parasaran is appointed as new Solicitor General of India. (The Solicitor General of India assists Attorney General for India(Indian

government's chief legal advisor, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India)

270. Mumbai won Ranji Trophy 2012 by beating Saurashtra.

271. National Dairy Development Scheme started with a USD 353 Million Support from world bank.

272. New Cabinet Ministers of India -

Mallikarjun Kharge - Railways

Sis Ram Ola - Labour and Employment

Oscar Fernandes - Road transport and Highways

Girija Vyas - Housing and Urban Poverty

Kavuru Samba Siva Rao - Textiles

273. New National Dinosaurs Museum to be established in Dhar District of Madhya Pradesh.

274. Nicos Anastasiades is elected as President of Cyprus.

275. Nik Wallenda became the first man to cross Grand Canyon on a Tightrope over Colorado river in USA.

276. Nisar Ali Khan is appointed as the new home minister of Pakistan.

277. OECD (Organization for Economic and Cultural Development) has rated India as world’s third largest economy in its report titled - “Economic Outlook

Report 2013”.

278. ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) started first unit of its water electricity project in Palantana, Tripura. It’s a huge Project of ONGC to bring

sufficiency of light electricity in North-Eastern region. The project is approved by UNFCCC (United Nations framework connection on Climate Change), an

organization that awards Carbon Credits to companies worldwide that emit less carbon radiations than stipulated criteria by UNFCCC.

Carbon Credits - Carbon Credits are a measure to control industrial radiations across globe by assigning points called Carbon Credits to

companies worldwide that emit less carbon radiations than stipulated criteria by UNFCCC. Then the company gets paid amount equivalent to

carbon credits it earned by emitting as loess radiations as possible without affecting its productivity. Carbon Credit is the difference between the

allowed radiation amount and the amount actually radiated by the unit. The lesser amount radiated means the larger is the difference, the more

the company gets paid.

279. Pankaj Subir has been honored with Indu Sharma Katha Samman 2013.

280. Park Geun-hye is appointed as new and First woman president of south korea.

281. R V Ravindran is appointed as new chief of NBSA (News Broadcasting Standards Authority)

282. RBI increased the import duty on Gold from 6 % to 8 % to discourage import of gold.

283. Rafael Correa is re-elected President of Ecuador for the third time.

284. Rafael Correa is the new President of Ecuador. It is his second term as president.

285. Rajasthan Government started Mukhyamantri Bijli Bachat Yojana under which 2 CFLs are provided to villagers and BPL families in urban areas.

286. Rami Hamdallah is appointed as the new Prime Minister of Palestine.

287. S K Rai is the new chairman of LIC (Life Insurance Corporation).

287. S K Rai is the new chairman of LIC (Life Insurance Corporation).

288. S Ramadorai is appointed as the chief of New Airline Air Asia India.

289. Sardar Ayaaj Sadik is appointed as chairman of Pakistan’s new national Assembly.

290. Search engine Google started a new project called "Loon" for providing internet services to the areas where landlines amnd mobile networks are

hard to reach. In this, internet services devices are fitted in high altitude baloons that keep roaming in area to provide access to internet.

291. Seeing like a Feminist written by Nivedita Menon.

292. Seoul International Book Fair 2013 organized in Seoul, South Korea and India was given status of Guest Country in this exhibition.

293. South Asian Autism Network conference held in New Delhi.

294. Sporting Times is Written by Boria Majumdar.

295. Star Guild Awards 2013

Best Film - Barfi

Best Actor - Ranbir Kapoor (Barfi)

Best Actress - Vidya Balan (Kahani)

296. Steven Spielberg has been honored with Golden Ady filmmaker of the year award 2013.

297. Sudha Sharma is appointed as new chief of Central board of Direct Taxes.

298. Sujatha Singh became new foreign secretary of India replacing Ranjan Mathai.

299. Supreme Court of Egypt has quashed (Dismissed) Upper of house of Egypt’s National assembly for not implementing the new constitution formed by

public referendum (Polls).

300. Susan Rice is the new security advisor of USA president Barack Obama.

301. Swedish Tomas Brunegard is appointed as chief of World association of newspapers and publishers.

302. TCA Raghavan is the India's new Envoy to Pakistan.`

303. Tamilnadu government started Amma Mineral water scheme for providing mineral water at low rates of Rs. 10/Litre to BPL People (Below Poverty

Line).

304. Tamilnadu state's women's commission has been reconstuituted with Tripurari Venkatratnam as its new chief.

305. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) imposes a limit of 12 Minutes per hour on duration of advertisements on any TV Channel.

306. The Orphan Master's Son is written by Adam Johnson.

307. The government of India raised the cap on supply of Liquid Petroleum Gas cylinders to Nine from six per year previously.

308. Two Day long war-exercise of Indian Air Force named as 'Iron Fist 2013 held in Rajasthan.

309. USA’s National Intelligence agency has confirmed that America is collecting internet usage information of its citizens for analysis for security purpose

under a new project called PRISM.

310. United Nations Environment Program’s annual Environment day (June 5th) conference was held in Mangolia.

311. Uttar Pradesh Increased Retirement age for teachers from 60 to 62.

312. World Bank issued its annual economy analysis report 2013 and expected a growth rate of 5.7 % for India in FY 2013 - 14, 6.5 % in 2014 - 15 and 6.7

% in 2015 - 16. It expected global growth rate of 2.2% in FY 2013 - 14.

313. Worldwide developers conference was held in San Francisco, USA and Apple launched its new operating System called IOS -7.

314. Worldwide developers conference was held in San Francisco, USA and Apple launched its new operating System called IOS -7.

315. Wrestling has been opted out of 2020 Olympics games.

316. "Around India in 80 Trains" written by Monisha Rajesh

317. "Dard - E - Dil Likhoon Kab Tak" is a Book written by Rukhsar Amrohi and unveiled by Vice - President Hamid Ansari.

318. "Mukhamantri Shubh Lakshmi Yojana" is started by Rajasthan Government in which girl childs taking birth in Government hospitals are given

compensation of Rs. 2100 on birth and R. 3100 after 5 years for study purpose.

319. "Mukhamantri Shubh Lakshmi Yojana" is started by Rajasthan Government in which girl childs taking birth in Government hospitals are given

compensation of Rs. 2100 on birth and R. 3100 after 5 years for study purpose.

320. E Business portal created by Infosys has been launched by Government to provide better connectivity between Investors, business owners and

Government.

321. J Shashikumar has been awarded by J C Daniel Award, kerala's top Film Honor.

322. 'Enrico Letta' is appointed as the new prime minister of south European Country Italy.

323. 'Life of Pi' has received two national tourism awards for promoting Puducherry and Munnar in Kerala as tourist destinations.

324. 'My Tryst with Justice' by Justice (Retd.) P.N. Bhagwati.

325. 'Operation Jaal' has been started in Naxalism affected districts of Jharkhand to evacuate Naxalists from these areas.

326. 'The Sanjay Story', Biography of Sanjay Gandhi written by Vinod Mehta.

327. 'World economic situation and prospects 2013(WESP)' report was released in the month of January 2013 by United Nations.

327. 'World economic situation and prospects 2013(WESP)' report was released in the month of January 2013 by United Nations.

328. 03 March is National Defense Day

329. 04 March is National Security Day

330. 07 April is celebrated World health Day.

331. 08 March is International Women's Day

332. 1 July is celebrated as National Doctors Day to honor the legendary physician and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal, Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy.

333. 100th Indian Science Congress held in Kolkata, West Bengal.

334. 10th December - United Nations Human Rights Day.

335. 10th India - ASEAN Meet held in Capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh.

336. 10th November - United Nations declared as 'Malala Day' in honour of Malala Yousafzai.

337. 11 July is World Population Day. It is celebrated from 11 July, 1987 when world's population became 5 Billion.

338. 12 January - National youth day (birthday of Swami Vivekanand).

339. 12 July is declared by United Nataions as Malala Day on the name of a Pakistani Social Activist Malala Yousafzai for her brave against taliban and in

support of of Girl's Education in Islamic Country Pakistan. 12 July is Her Birthday. Bureau of Indian Standards

340. 12th Laymen Global Meet Organized in New Delhi and more than 500 heart specialists from all around the world participate in the meet.

341. 13th India Russian annual meet organized in New Delhi, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited India.

342. 14 - April is Dr. Bheem Rao Ambedkar anniversary, Fire fighters day and Tamilnadu day.

343. 15 April is Himachal Day (Himachal Pradesh was constituted on April 15, 1948).

344. 15 January - Army Day (India).

345. 15 March - Consumer Day

346. 15 March is World Consumer Day.

347. 157 Countries ATT (Arms Trade Treaty) for controlling and checking trade of armed weapons between countries. India and 22 other countries did not

vote in UN General Assembly while Iran, North Korea and Syria voted against this resolution.

348. 15th Asian Young weightlifting championships - Akshay B. Gaikwad won three gold medals.

349. 16 October - World Food Day

350. 16th Gollapudi Srinivas National Award has been given to Film Director Kamal KM for his film "I.D.".

351. 17th November - International Student's Day

352. 18 April is celebrated as World Heritage Day.

353. 18th July is International Nelson Mandela Day. It is celebrated top honor legendary South African Reformist.

354. 1975 batch IPS officer Ranjit Sinha has been appointed as the Director of the Centeral Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a two years term.

355. 1976 Batch IPS Officer Subhash Joshi is the new Chief of Border Security Force (BSF).

356. 1979 Batch IAS officer Dr. Syamal Kumar Sarkar has been appointed as Secretary in the Ministry of Water Resources.

357. 19th November - Water Conservation Day.

358. 20th November - World Children's Day

359. 21 April is Civil Services Day.

360. 21 March is World Forestry Day

361. 21st Asian Table tennis championship was held in Bussan, South Korea. China won most Medals and India performed bad and could not get Medal.

362. 21st Meet of South East Asian countries's group - ASEAN held in Capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh.

363. 22 April is EARTH Day.

364. 22 April is World Earth Day.

365. 22 December - National Mathematics Day (The Birthday of Great Mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan).

366. 22 March - Water Day

367. 22 March is world Water Day

368. 22nd Bihari Award (2012) given to Hariram Meena for his Novel "Dhuni Tape Teer ".

369. 23 April is World Book and Copyright Day.

370. 23 December - Farmer's Day.

371. 24 April is Panchayati Raj Day.

372. 24th Meet of APEC Nations (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) held in Vladivostok,Russia.

373. 25 April is World Malaria Day.

374. 26 July is celebrated as Kargil Vijay Divas.

375. 27th North - East Region games were organized in Manipur's Capital Imphal. Manipur won Overall team championship by topping the medal charts.

376. 27th July is India's National Dance Day.

376. 27th July is India's National Dance Day.

377. 28 July is World Nature Conservation Day.

378. 29 April is International Dance Day.

379. 30 July is International Friendship Day. It was declared by General Assembly of the United Nations On 27 April 2011.

380. 4 July is Independence day of United States of America. USA got Independence from Kingdom of Great Britain on July 4, 1776.

381. 43rd International Fim Festival organized in Goa. Awards are -

Golden Peacock: "Anhey Ghode Da Daan" The Best Film.

Best Director: Kyu-Hwan Jeon for south korean film "The Weight". He received a Silver Peacock.

Best Actor (Male): Marcin Dorocinski for Polish-Russian Movie "Rose". He received a Silver Peacock

Best Actor (Female): Anjali Patil for "With You, Without You". She received a Siver Peacock.

382. 45th Session of Indian Labor Conference was held in New Delhi with a resolution to provide universal social security coverage and assured pension to

entire working population.

383. 47th Jnanpith award given to odia writter Dr.Pratibha Rai.

384. 48th Jnanpith Award for year 2012 has been given to Telugu Novelist Ravuri Bharadwaja.

385. 4th BRICS Countries' security meet organized in New Delhi.

386. 4th December - Indian Navy Day.

387. 4th world Telugu conference inaugurated in tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) by President Pranab Mukherjee.

388. 58th Filmfare awards 2013

Best Film - Barfi

Best Director - Sujoy Ghosh (Kahani)

Best Actor - Ranbir Kapoor (Barfi)

Best Actress - Vidya Balan (Kahani)

389. 5th Brics (Brazil, Russia, INDIA, China, South Africa) meet held in Durban, South Africa.

390. 60th National Film Awards -

Best Film - Paan Singh Tomer

Best Actor - Irfan Khan and Vikram Gokhale

Best Actress - Usha Jadhav

391. 66th BAFTA (British Academy Film and Television Arts) awards 2013

Best Film - Argo

Best Director - Ben Affleck (Agro)

Best Actor - Daniel Day Lewis (For Lincoln)

Best Actress - Best Actress Emmanuelle Riva (Amor)

Best Supporting Actor - Christoph Waltz (for Django Unchained)

Best Supporting Actress - Anne Hathaway (for Les Miserables)

392. 66th Cannes Film Festival -

Best Film (Palm d'Or Award) - Blue is the Warmest Colour (Director - Abdellatif Kechiche)

Best Director - Amat Escalante (Film - Heli)

Best Actor - Bruce Dern (Film - Nebraska)

Best Actress - Berenice Bejo (Film - Le Passe (The Past))

Note that Bollywood actress Vidya Balan and 'Life of Pi' director Ang Lee were part of the prestigious 66th Cannes Film Festival's nine-member

jury, headed by Hollywood director Steven Spielberg.

393. 66th Cannes Film Festival organized in Cannes, France.

394. 70th Golden Globe Awards 2013

Best Film - Argo

Best Director - Ben Affleck (For Argo)

Best Actor - Daniel Day Lewis (For Lincoln)

Best Actress -

Jessica Chastain (For Zero Dark Thirty)

Best Supporting Actor - Christoph Waltz (for Django Unchained)

Best Supporting Actress - Anne Hathaway (for Les Miserables)

395. 7th East Asian Countries' Meet held in Capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh.

396. 85th Oscar Awards

Best Film - Argo

Best Director - Ang Lee (For Life of PI)

Best Actor - Daniel Day Lewis (For Lincoln)

Best Actress - Jennifer Lawrence (For Silver Linings Playbook)

Best Actress - Jennifer Lawrence (For Silver Linings Playbook)

Best Supporting Actor - Christoph Waltz (for Django Unchained)

Best Supporting Actress - Anne Hathaway (for Les Miserables)

Most Nominations - Lincoln

397. 8th Meeting of Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies.

398. "Life of Pi" a movie based on canadian author Yann Martel's Novel and directed by Chinese Director Anng Lee has won two National Tourism Awards.

399. A Free Man By Amit Sethi - Best Book award in Indian Non-Fiction Category in 11 Economist Crossword Book Awards.

400. A Garland of Memories written by Ruskin Bond.

401. A shot at History: My Obsessive Journey to Olympic Gold written by Abhinav Bindra .

402. Adhunik Chitrakala ka Itihaasby Ratnakar Vinayak Sahalkar has been given the prestigious pragya award by rajasthan Hindi Grantha Academi.

403. Almost Single written by Advaita Kala.

404. Amrita Shergill : A Life written by Yashodhara Dalmia.

405. An Ordent Patriot:Dinesh goswami written by Kumar Deepak Das.

406. Argumentative Indians written by Amartya Sen.

407. Bring Up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel - Best Book in Man Booker Awards 2012.

408. Burma and India written by Myammar Opposition Leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

409. Congress After Indira written by Joya Hassan .

410. Cricket Umpires by Surya Prakash Chaturvedi.

411. Faith and Freedom : Gandhi in History written by Mushirul Hasan.

412. First Women President of India : Pratibha Patil written by Sunaina Singh.

413. For the Grains is a Book about problems is India's Agricultural Sector, written by K V Thomas.

414. Garland Of Memories written by Ruskin Bond .

415. Hello Life written by Shital Sharma.

416. India Grows at night written by Gurucharan Das.

417. India's Voice at the united nations written by E. Ahmed.

418. Joseph Anton : A Memoir by Salman Rushdie.

419. Letters not so Ordinary written by Madhumita Mukharjee .

420. Lok Sabha approved the 118th Constitutional Amendment about Inserting a New article 371 - J in Indian Constitution. The New Article will empower

Governor of Karnataka to take necessary steps for development of six Districts in Hyderabad - Karnataka Region named Gulbarga, Bidar, Raichur,

Koppal, Yadgir and Bellary.

421. Maharani written by Ruskin Bond.

422. Muslims in Indian Cities by Vice President Hamid Ansari.

423. My Father, Our Faternity is Written by Sarod Maestro Amjad Ali Khan about his relartionship with his Father Hafij Ali Khan.

424. Narendra Modi : The Man of the times written by Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay

425. Novelist Tagore written by Radha Chakrabarthy.

426. Of Mothers and Others written by Jaishree Mishra .

427. On Warne written by Gideon Haigh.

428. On the Pathway to Development by Harishankar Singhania.

429. Operation Pacific Angel Nepal is first joint Humanitarian assistance held between armies of US and Nepal.

430. Our India written by Valmiki Prasad.

431. Pankaj : Bangal's Forfotten Hero is Cricketer Pankaj rai's Biography written by Gautam Bhattacharya.

432. Playing to Win : My life on and off court is Saina Nehwal's Autobiography.

433. Pranab Mukherjee : The all season Man By Sukhendu Shekhar Re.

434. Rajya Sabha approved the 117th Constitutional Amendment about reservation in Promotion for SC/STs in Government Departments.

435. Remember to Forget written by Neel Kamal Puri

436. The Bankster written by Ravi Subramaniam.

437. The Casual Vacancy by J K Rowling.

438. The Last Harvest, An Exhibition dedicted to paintings of Rabindranath Tagore was inaugerated by Culture Minister Chandresh Kumari Katoch.

439. The Maoist Movement by India written by Santosh Pal.

440. The NaMo story, A Political Life written by Kingshuk Nag.

441. The Oath of the Vayuputras by Amish Tripathi.

442. The Outsider written by Jimmy Connors.

443. The free thinker's Prayer Book by Khushwant Singh.

443. The free thinker's Prayer Book by Khushwant Singh.

444. Three Chancellors written by Nilanjan Bannerjee.

445. Trozen Horse written by Mark Rasinowitch.

446. Turn Around India written by R P Gupta.

447. Understanding Bhagat Singh written by Chaman Lal.

448. Victory India : Key to Quality Militrary Leadership is a book written by Colonel Vinay B Dalvi and released by Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne.

449. Walking with the lions written by K Natwar Singh.

450. When hope and History Rhyme - Aamina Kasalia

451. Yuvi - Book on Cricketer Yuvraj Singh by Makarand Waingankar.

452. Borut Pahor appointed as new President of Slovenia.

453. Establishment of BRICS Development bank was cleared in fifth meet of BRICS Countries in Durban, South Africa. BRICS countries include Brazil, Russia,

India, China and South Africa.

454. Rajasthan government started free Teerth Yatra Yojana for old age persons and did an agreement with IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism

Corporation) for the same.

455. Syed Asif Ibrahim appointed new head of the Intelligence Bureau (IB).

456. Dhanush, India's 350 KM Range Ballistic Missile Successfully Test Fired.

457. Economy Analysis 2012 - 13 -- Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee presented Economy Analysis 2012 - 13 report in Parliament one day before

presenting the Union Budger 2013 - 14. Main Points are -

As per CSO (Central Statistical Organization) Reports, During 2012 - 13, contribution of various Sectors in GDP -

Agriculture - 8 %

Industries - 27 %

Services - 65 %

Various Financial Statistics of India in last Five Years

Metric/YearGDP Growth Rate

(%)

Rates Increase (Wholesale Price Index) (%

Change)

Revenue Deficit as % of

GDP

Foreign Reserves

(USD)

Foodgrains

Production

2009 - 10 8.6 3.8 6.5 279.1 218.1

2010 - 11 9.3 9.6 4.8 304.8 244.5

2011 - 12 6.2 8.9 5.7 294.4 259.5

2012 - 13 5.0 7.6 5.1 295.5 250.1

2013 - 146.1 - 6.7

(Expected)6.2 - 6.6 (Expected)

Contribution of services sector in India's GDP (Gross Domestic Product) has been increased to 65.6 % in 2012 - 13 from 33.3 % in 1950 - 51.

Chandigarh tops the list in GSDP (Gross State Domestic Product) across country with 85% Contribution. Delhi at second place (81.8 %).

Fiscal Deficit 5.3 % in 2012 - 13. Expected Fiscal Deficit 4.8 % in 2013 - 14 and 3.0 % in 2016 - 17.

Non Performing Assetsof banks increased to 3.57 % in 2012 - 13 as compared to 2.36% in 2010 - 11.

458. Naya Raipur is the New Capital of India's Chhattisgarh State.

459. Prithvi-2, India's 350 KM Range Ballistic Missile Successfully Test Fired.

460. Rail Budget 2013

A New Train called Azaadi Express to be started for travel to places related to freedom struggle of country.

Total Planned Expenditure - 63363 Crores, which is highest till now.

New Factories/Units to be Established

A new Forged Wheel Factory to be established in Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh) with help of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL).

Greenfield mainline electrical multiple units (MEMU) to be establishd in Rajasthan with collaboration of Rajasthan Government and BHEL

(Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited).

A new Coach Manufacturing unit to be established in Sonipat District (Haryana).

A new Mid-Life Rehabilitation (MLR) Workshop to be established in Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh).

A New Goods Coach Maintenance Workshop in Kalahandi (Odisha).

461. Union Budget 2013 - Finance Minister P Chidambaram presented Union Budget on Feb 28, 2013 which is presented on last working day of February

every year. Main Points are -

All Government banks' Branches to have ATM (Automatted Teller Machine) facility installed by March 31, 2014.

Planned Expenditure for 2013 - 14 -- 555322 Crores, Non-Planned Expenditure - 1109975 Crores (Total 1665297 Crores).

Expected GDP Growth Rate of India in 2013 - 14 -> 6.1 - 6.7 % (Expected)

Estimates of various Deficits -

Fiscal Defict (Rajkoshiya Ghata) to be 4.8 % of GDP

Revenue Deficit (Rajasva Ghata) to be 3.3 % of GDP

Primary Defict (Prathamik Ghata) to be 1.5 % of GDP

Defence Expenditure - 203672 Crores (14.1 % )

Defence Expenditure - 203672 Crores (14.1 % )

Subsidies - 231084 Crores ( of 11 % from 2012 - 13).

Food Subsidy Increased to 90000 Crore from 5000 Crores.

Fertilizer Subsidy - 65971 Crores

Petroleum Subsidy - 65000 Crores

Schemes and Expenditure -

Rural Development - 80194 Crores ( of 46 %)

Mahatama Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) - 33000 Crores (No Change)

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana - 21700 Crores (10 % )

Indira Awaas Yojana - 15184 Crores ( of 37 %)

Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission - 14873 Crores (51 % )

Ajeevika Mission - 4000 Crores (2.5 % )

Drinking Water and Sanitary - 15260 Crores (9 % )

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan - 27258 Crores (6.5 % )

Mid Day Meal - 13215 Crores (14 % )

SC Wajeefa - 1500 Crores (No Change)

ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services) - 17700 Crores (11 % )

NRHM (National Rural Health Mission) - 20999 Crores (2.2 % )

Modernization of Postal Department - 532 Crores

Skill Dvelopment Programme - 1000 Crores

Nirbhaya Nidhi for Women Empowerment of 1000 Crores.

Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana - 9954 Crores

National Food Security Mission - 2250 Crores

Funds for PSU banks - 14000 Crores

Rashtriya Pashu Mission - 307 Crores

New Establishments

National Institue of Sports Coaching to be opened in Patiala (Punjab) - 250 Crores

Indian Institute of Agricultural biotechnology to be opened in Ranchi (Jharkhand).

IIB (Inflation INdexed Bonds) to be started to combat high rate of Inflation.

Taxation

Those with annual income upto 5 Lakh to be given a tax exemption of 2000 Rupees.

No change in existing Tax Slabs.

Those with annual income over Rs. 1 Crore to pay 10 % Surcharge as compared to 5% Earlier.

In rajeev Gandhi Equity Saving Scheme, Income limit for participation in tax exemption is increased to 12 Lakh from 10 Lakh Earlier.

462. E-Vidhan project for better connectivity between People and MLAs has been started in Himachal Pradesh.

463. Final Population Census 2011 Report -

India's Population - 1.21 Billion

Rural Areas - 68.85%

Urban Areas - 31.15 %

Population Density - 382 Persons/ Km2

Sex Ratio - 943 (It was 933 in 2001 census)

Literacy - 63%

464. Live Wire is the Indian Air Force war exercise held in Changhara Fire Range (Rajasthan) .

465. Pulitzer Awards 2013 -

Fiction - The Orphan Master's Son (Adam Johnson)

Drama - Disgraced (Ayad Akhtar)

History - Embers of War: The Fall of an Empire and the Making of America's Vietnam (Fredrik Logevall)

Poetry - Stag's Leap (Sharon Olds)

Investigative reporting - New York Times

466. Sarabjeet : a mistaken identity is written by Ovaish Shekh (Lawyer of Sarabjeet).

467. The City of Devi written by Manil Sury,Bloomsbury.

468. The Spinning Tree written by Sri Kumar Sen .

469. The Test of My Life is autobiography of cricketer Yuvraj Singh.

470. A Committee formed under chairmanship of MBN Rao for deriving structure for Country's First Women's Bank.

471. A Group of Ministers (GoM) chaired by finance minister P Chidambaram has been constituted to suggest measures for the independence and functional

autonomy of CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation).

autonomy of CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation).

472. A New Political Party named The Aam Aadmi party (AAP) is created by social activist Arvind Kejriwal.

473. A New Zoological Park and Zoo is to opened in Kerwa (Madhya Pradesh) for conservation of various protected species.

474. A Two-day meeting of health secretaries and senior advisors of BRICS Countries was held in January in New Delhi.

475. A committee created by RBI for improvising Electronic Bill Payment System under chairmanship of Govindarajan Padmanabhan. The committee

suggested creation of a new GIRO (Government Internal Review Order) Based Indian Bill Payments System (IBPS) to be enacted for a new and better

bill payments system with more facilities for citizens.

476. A committee created by RBI for improvising Electronic Bill Payment System under chairmanship of Govindarajan Padmanabhan. The committee

suggested creation of a new GIRO (Government Internal Review Order) Based Indian Bill Payments System (IBPS) to be enacted for a new and better

bill payments system with more facilities for citizens.

477. A committee under chairmanship of Deepak Parekh (HDFC Chairman) for Financing of infrastructure sector submitted its report and suggested several

reforms.

Increase FDI Cap in Telecom sector to 100% from Currently 74%.

Underlining the need of promoting Public Private Partnership (PPP) Model in various sectors including Rail Gas, Coal etc.

478. A committee under chairmanship of Deepak Parekh (HDFC Chairman) for Financing of infrastructure sector submitted its report and suggested several

reforms.

Increase FDI Cap in Telecom sector to 100% from Currently 74%.

Underlining the need of promoting Public Private Partnership (PPP) Model in various sectors including Rail Gas, Coal etc.

479. A four Year Old Child 'Robert Tufts' is appointed as Mayor of USA's Dorset Town.

480. A major Oil Block found In Barmer, Rajasthan by Vedanta Group.

481. A mega Food Park to be opened in Khagadia of Bihar. It will be on the basis of Public Private Partnership (PPP) Meaning State Government to

Collaborate with a Private Firm for Its Development.

482. A new Academy in memory of Verghese Kurien has been opened in Mehsana (Gujarat ) for providing B.Tech. in Dairy Technology. Mr. Kurien is said to

be founder of white revolution (Milk Revolution) in India.

483. A new Integrated Terminal Building of Swami Vivekananda Airport at Raipur was inaugurated by Prez Pranab Mukherjee.

484. A new Postal Ticket launched on 92nd anniversary of poet and songwriter Sahir Ludhianivi.

485. A three day conference named Ramanajun125 was held in Florida on the occasion of 125th birth anniversary of famous Indian mathematician Srinivasa

Ramanujan.

486. A welfare scheme called 'Amma Hastham' is started in Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) under which 9 food commodities are supplied at a packet of just

Rs. 185 to white card house - holds.

487. A.F.M. Ruhal Haque, the Health minister of Bangladesh visited India.

488. ADB (Asian Development bank) projected 6 % Growth rate for India in FY 2013 - 14. ADB is headquartered in Manilla (Phillipinnes) with Japanese

Takehiko Nakao as its 9th and current chief.

489. Abdul Hamid is the New president of south Asian Country Bangladesh.

490. Abdullah Ensour is appointed as the new Prime Minister of Jordan.

491. According to International Debt Statistics 2013 report of World Bank, China has most external Debt in the world (USD 685 Billion) while India is at 4th

Position (USD 335 Billion).

492. According to a Recent Announcement by IRDA (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority), any Insurance company must complete 10 years in

business to participate in fund - raising through IPO (Initial Public Offering).

493. According to a recent report by TRAI (Telecom regulatory Authority of India) , Uttar Pradesh has most Mobile phone subscribers in the country.

494. According to a recent report, Israel is the biggest Drones (Human Less Fighter Planes) Exporter country in the world.

495. According to recent reports, every Indian has an average foreign debt of Rs. 14692 in FY 2011 - 12. Note that it was Rs. 11517 in FY 2010 - 11.

496. Actor Shahrukh Khan has been honored by Shivaji Ganeshan award 2012.

497. Actor Shahrukh khan Given the Malaysian Brand Laureate Legendary Award.

498. Actress Swaroop Sampat Rawal Honored by the Karmveer prize 2012.

499. Adam Scott (Australia) won the Augusta Masters Golf Championship Beating Angel Cabrera from Argentina.

500. Aditi Mukherjee, an Indian Social Scientist in IWMI (Intyernational Water Management Institute) has won the first Norman Boaloug Award for Field

Research and Application.

501. Adly Mansour is appointed as Acting President of Egypt.

502. Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai Visited India.

503. Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai Visits India.

504. Afifa Patel, 7 year old African Girl of Indian Origin awarded by wild life protection award in South Africa.

504. Afifa Patel, 7 year old African Girl of Indian Origin awarded by wild life protection award in South Africa.

505. Agricultural Research (ICAR) organized a two-day Agri-Tech Investors Meet (ATIM) in New Delhi to showcase ready-to-commercialize agri-technologies

from different sectors of agriculture and promote business incubation services.

506. Air Marshal Arup Raha is appointed as new vice-chief of Indian Air Force and Vice Admiral Jaywant Korde became the chief of logistics of Indian Navy.

507. Ajay manikrao khanvilkar appointed as new Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court.

508. Ajay Singh, A Catholic priest in Odisha has been awarded the Minority Rights Day Award by the National Minority Commission.

509. Ajeet Gulabrai is appointed as chairman of National Skill Development Agency (NSDA).

510. Ajmad Ali Khan has been honored with the doctorate by Jadhavpur University.

511. Ali Zeidan Appointed as Prime Minister of Libya.

512. All bank Accounts are to be linked to Aadhaar Number in order to Connect LPG Gas Subsidy to direct Cash Transfer Scheme.

513. Alok Joshi is the new chief of Research and Analysis Wing (RAW).

514. Amendments in rules of GAAR (General Anti Avoidance Rule) have been finalized. It is meant to prevent tax avoidance in foreign investments coming

from tax havens like Mauritius.

515. America launched "Geo-2" satellite for observing Missile launches by nations worldwide.

516. American Software Company Nvidia launched world fastest speed mobile processor Tegra -4.

517. American Space Agency NASA 's rover " Opportunity" makes history by completing 35.760 kms in 9 years travelling on 'Mangal Planet' .

518. American Writer Lydia Davis won 5th Man Booker International Prize.

519. Amitabh Rao take oath as a chief justice of Rajasthan Height court.

520. An Ashok pillar is being built in Yamunanagar, Haryana. It was bought to delhi by Firoj Shah Tuglaq of Tuglaq Dynasty in 15th century.

521. An Uncertain Glory has been written by Amartya Sen.

522. Andhra Pradesh High Court Lifted Ban imposed on Cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin.

523. Andhra Pradesh government started promoting 'Bhoochetana' scheme, aimed at boosting agricultural productivity with technological support from

ICRISAT.

ICRISAT (International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics) is an Indian Agricultural Research Organization based in Andhra

Pradesh. Its Motto is to increase agricultural productivity through Advance Research Techniques.

524. Anil Ananthaswamy won the Inaugural Physics Journalism prize for his article Hip Hip Array .

525. Anil Chait Took over as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (ICS) that was set up by the Government to ensure a high degree of synergy between the

Armed forces.

526. Anil Goswami, a 1978 batch IAS Officer is appointed as new Home Secretary of India.

527. Anil Kumar Sinha is appointed as a Special Director Chief in CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation).

528. Annashri Scheme to be started in Delhi to cover BPL (Below Poverty Line) Families currently not under any food welfare scheme.

529. Anshu Jamshenpa of Arunachal Pradesh made new record of being the only mother in world to have scaled the Mount Everest Thrice.

530. Archery (October 2012)

India's Deepika Kumari won the silver Medal in World Archery Championship. She lost to Cuba's Kebo Boi in the finals.

531. Argentina, Australia, Luzembourg, Rwanda and South Korea elected to UN Security Council for a Two Year Term.

532. Army won 67th Santosh Trophy National Footbal championship after defeating Kerala.

533. Arun Maira, Member of Planning Commission of India is appointed as one of ten experts in the panel created by world bank chief, Jim Yong Kim for

Supervising Business details of World Bank. Trevor Manuel from South Africa would Chair This Panel.

534. Aruna Bahuguna has been appointed as first women special DG (Director General) of CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force).

535. As per a recent ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India) Report, Gujarat State tops the chart in attracting private sector

investors.

536. Asia Co-operation Dialogue first Meet held in Kuwait, Qatar.

537. Asian Development Bank forecast India's Lowest Growth 5.4 %.

538. Asian Development Bank's 46th Annual Meeting held in Greater Noida, India. ADB Promised a loan of USD 6 Billion to India over next 3 Years.

539. Asian Junior Wrestling Championship was held in Bishkek (Capital of Kyrgyzstan). India performed well with Women staying at Top and Men stayed

Fourth in Medal Tally.

540. Assam Government Created Women Commando Team Called Veerangana to combat Teasing of Females in Urban Areas of the state.

541. Assam's Kaziranga National Park in news for Decrease in number of proteced Rhinoceroses there.

542. Athletics (November 2012)

Kerala Champion in National Junior Championship with Haryana on second place.

543. Australia Unveiled its SKA Pathfiner Telescope with capabilities of analyzing Distant Universal objects with extreme Precision.

544. Australia Unveiled its SKA Pathfiner Telescope with capabilities of analyzing Distant Universal objects with extreme Precision.

544. Australia Unveiled its SKA Pathfiner Telescope with capabilities of analyzing Distant Universal objects with extreme Precision.

545. Australia appointed Pattrick Suckling as new High Commissioner to India.

546. Australia beat Malesia to win Sultan Ajlan Shah Hockey Tournament for the record 7th time.

547. Australia won Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament beating Malaysia in Malaysia. It was 7th Azlan Shah Cup victory for Australia.

548. Australian Citizen of Indian Origin Dewanand Sharma is appointed as Australia’s Envoy to Israel.

549. Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard recently Visited India.

550. Australian Prime Minister Jullia Gillard introduced a new taxation Bill for Disabled people in Australia that would fund better care for Australians with

severe physical and mental disabilities.

551. Author Catherine Boo has been given US National Book Award for Her Novel Behind The Beautiful Forevers : Life and Death Hope in a Mumbai under City.

552. Avinash Chander is the new chief of DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organization).

553. Ayaj Sadik is appointed as speaker of National assembly of Pakistan.

554. B S Yeddyurappa launch Karnataka Janata Party.

555. B.Sudarshan Reddy former justice of Supreme court appointed as first Lokayukta of Goa.

556. BRAIN Project has been started by USA for solving mysteries related to operations of a human brain. It stands for 'Brain Research Through Advancing

innovative neurotechnologies'.

557. BSF (Border Security Force) decided to recruit women officers for the first time.

558. Badminton (November 2012)

Sayali Gokhale and P. Kashyap won women's and Men's singles national badminton Championship 2012 titles in srinagar.

India's Saina Nehwal won the Denmark open super Series Title beating Germany's Juliane Schenk.

559. Bal Thakre and the rising of the Shiv sena written by Vaibhav Purandare.

560. Bangaladesh awarded Liberation War Honour to Ex-Indian PM Inder Kumar Gujaral and Defence Minister Jagjivan Ram for their Contribution in

Liberation war of Bangladesh.

561. Bangalore Based Indian Institute of Science's Scientists have developed a new technique called "Supersonic Shock Waves Technology" that enables

inserting medicine in body without injecting syringes.

562. Bangalore International Airport has been renamed as Kempegowda International Airport.

563. Bangladesh Developed its first Warship called - BNS Padma.

564. Bansagar Nahar Yojana in Uttar Pradesh given extension of two years.

565. Barack Obama re - elected USA president.

566. Basant Kumar Gupta is India's New Envoy to Italy.

567. Basketball (January 2013)

Uttarakhand beat Punjab in 63rd Senior National Basketball Championship.

568. Belgian Mathematician Pierre Deligne won Abel Prize 2013 in field of Mathematics .

569. Best bank and Financial Institution Award, 2012 given to Punjab National Bank.

570. BhagyaLaxmi from Rajashtan elect for Indra Ghandi Rastriya Puruskar 2012.

571. Bharati Airtel Became World's Fourth Largest Telecom Services Provider in terms of Subscribers.

572. Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal has been appointed as the Vice-Chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

573. Bhimnsen Bassi is appointed as new Commissioner of Delhi Police.

574. Bidzina Ivanishvilli, the new Prime minister of Georgia.

575. Bihar State introduced 35 % Quota for Women in recruitment of constables and sub-inspectors in state police.

576. Bihar has Been Awarded By President for Achieving Best GDP Growth Rate During the 11th Five Year Plan.

577. Bihar started a new health welfare scheme called "Dus Ka Dam".

578. Bikram Singh, the Chief of Indian Army Visits Sri Lanka.

579. Billiards(October 2012)

India's Pankaj Advani Won the World Billiards Championship by beating Mike Russell from Britain.

580. Bimal Julka is new Secretary in Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.

581. Bolat akchulakov, the oil minister of kazakhstan visited India for 10th inter governmental meet of both countries.

582. Bollywood acteress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was conferred the French honour Knight of the Order of Art and Letters.

583. Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) joins hand with S& P (Standard and Poor's) international Finance Agency.

584. Borloug Award 2012 Given to Agricultural Scientist K V Prabhu and Ashok Kumar Singh. This award is given for contribution in betterment of Agriculture

and Envirnoment.

585. Brahma Chellaney Won Asia Society Bernard Schwartz Book award 2012 for his Book Water : Asia's New Battleground.

586. Brazilian Footballer Nemar chosen best Footballer of South America.

587. Brazilian Roberto Azevedo is the new chief of Geneva, Switzerland based World Trade Organization.

588. Britain and Other G - 8 Countries created a Global Centre for cyber security capacity for checking increasing amount of cyber crimes.

589. Britain and Canada to establish Joint Embassies.

590. Britain decide to start production of plastic notes.

591. Britain started a new scheme called Super Priority Visa for Indians. It says that India persons that want to travel immediately will get immediate visa on

a payment of Rs. 50000 extra charges.

592. Britain's Nehal Bhogaita has won the title of Miss India Worldwide, making her the first deaf to win this beauty pageant.

593. Britain's Royal Geographical Society gave Whitley Award (also called 'Green Oscar Award') to Aparajita Datta of Arunachal Pradesh for her work

towards saving Hornbill birds Species.

594. British Businessman of Indian origin Angad Paul has been given Youth Icon Award by London Based NRI Institute.

595. Brzail won Confederation Cup Football tournament for the third consecutive term after beating Spain.

596. C P Joshi (Union Minister of Minister of Road Transport and Highways) lays fundation stone for "Z-Morh" Tunnel on Srinagar-Leh Section of NH-1 for all

weather road connectivity in Laddakh.

597. C Rangrajan Led PMEAC (Prime Minister's Economy Advisory Council) expected 6.4 & GDP growth Rate for India in 2013 - 14.

598. C Rangrajan Led PMEAC (Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council) Expects 6.4 % GDP Growth in 2013 - 14. Various Stats of PMEAC's Report are -

Sector Name Share in GDP (As Per FY 2011

-12)

Growth Rate in FY 2012

- 13

Expected Growth Rate in

FY 2012 - 13

Services 65% 6.6% 7.7%

Agricuture 17% 1.8% 3.5%

Industry 18% 3.1% 4.9%

How To calculate Expected GDP Growth Rate - > ((Services Sector Growth Expectation*Services Sector Share)/100) + ((Agri. Sector Growth

Expectation*Agri. Sector Share)/100) + ((Industry Sector Growth Expectation*Industry Sector Share)/100)

(7.7 * .65) + (3.5*.17) + (4.9*.18) = 6.5

So, PMEAC Expects Indian Economy to grow at 6.5 % in FY 2013 - 14.

599. C Viswanath, IAS of Andhra Pradesh cadre has been appointed as the chairman and managing director (CMD) of Food Corporation of India (FCI).

600. CBSE (Central Board for Secondary Education) decided to include an optional subject of NCC (National Cadet Corps) in syllabus of 11th and 12th to

motivate children for making career with armed forces.

601. CCEA (Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs) has decided to continue a special plan of Rs. 20000 Crore for Bihar under Backward Region Grant Fund

(BRGF) for the remaining four years of 12th Five year Plan.

602. CQK Mustaq Ahmed, Home Secretary of Bangladesh Visited India.

603. CSIR (Council of Scientific and Inductrial Research) has started a U N Brahmachari Award for research in Exploration and Control of Transmitted

Diseases.

604. Cabinet committee of economy affair (CCEA) allow (National Investment fund) NIS to purchase share of various public sector company.

605. Canada and Colombia signed a memorandum of understanding to increase defence cooperation.

606. Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper visits India.

607. Central Human welfare minister MM Pallam Raju started annual report 'Annual State of Education Report (ASER)' for child education.

608. Central PSE (Public Sector Enterprise) ONGC has become India's largest company in terms of market capitalization leaving IT Company TCS Behind.

609. Central government approves a special package of Rs 12,000 crore for Bihar state for the remaining period of the 12th Five Year Plan. The decision

came at a time when Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's party JD(U), which is the senior partner in Bihar government, has strained relations with BJP.

610. Central government formed a Committee called Cabinet Committee on Investment (CCI) under chairmanship of Manmohan Singh for quick approval for

large investments proposals.

611. Ceremony of 50th Anniversary of African Union was organized in it's headquarter in Addis Adaba, Ethiiopia. African Union is union of all African nations

except Morocco.

612. Chankaya's new manifesto written by Pawan Kumar Verma

613. Chaudhary Avadesh Kumar is the new chief of Volleyball Federation of India.

614. Chess (December 2012)

Anna Ushenina of Ukraine on wins the women's world Championship Crown of Chess.

Vidit Santosh Gujarathi becomes the 30th Grandmaster of India.

615. Chess (November 2012)

M Mahalakshmi and R Vaishali won Gold at World Youth Chess Championship at Maribor, Slovenia.

616. Chess (October 2012)

G Akash won the 50th National Premier Chess beating GM Deep Sengupta.

617. Chhattisgarh First Indian State to pass legislation on food security.

618. Chief Justice Altamas Kabir appointed three new judges in Supreme Court - M Y Iqbal, V Gopal and Vikramajit Sen. Total number of judges in supreme

court is now 27 (Max permissible 32).

619. China Commissioned its First aircraft Carrier Named - Liaoning.

620. China Invited APJ Abdul Kalam to teach at Peking University of china.

621. China has appointed Wei Wei as new ambassador in India.

622. China started construction 4th generation nuclear plant.

623. China tested its largest transport aircrafts called Yun - 20 and Transport - 20.

624. China wanted to sign BDCA (Border Defence Co-Operation Agreement) with India to solve cross border troops Patrolling Issues. India has currently

kept it on Hold looking at its terms that could be sensitive for India's Border safety.

625. China won Sudiraman Cup Badminton Tournament beating South Korea in Malaysia.

626. Chine tested its new telecom satellite called Chongxing - 11.

627. Chinese President Li Keqiang Visited India.

628. Chitra Ramakrishna to be appointed new Chief of NSE (National Stock Exchange).

629. Chitra Ramakrishnan is the new chief of NSE (National Stock Exchange).

630. Chuck Hagel appointed as Defence Minister of USA.

631. Classic Tamil Award 2012 Given to Archaeologist Govindranagar and French Professor Francois Gross.

632. Co-founder of tech giant Infosys N.R. Murthy has been honored with the James C Morgan Global Humanitarian Award.

633. Committee for Lokpal Bill under Chairmanship of Satyavart Chaturvedi submit Its Report in Rajya Sabha.

634. Committee for De-regulation of sugar sector under C. Rangrajan's chairmanship presented its report. The committee has called for revising the existing

arrangement for the price to be paid to sugarcane farmers.

635. Committee for De-regulation of sugar sector under C. Rangrajan's chairmanship presented its report. The committee has called for revising the existing

arrangement for the price to be paid to sugarcane farmers.

636. Committee formed under Justice J S Verma for review of law for women security.

637. Congress Leader Dr. Mukul M. Sangama appointed as new Chief Minister of Meghalaya.

638. Congress wins the State Assembly Elections in Himachal Pradesh and Virbhadra Singh become the CM of Himachal Pradesh.

639. Constitution for 14th Finance Commission formed under chairmanship of Y Venugopal Reddy.

640. Constitution for 14th Finance Commission formed under chairmanship of Y Venugopal Reddy.

641. Cooking on the run written by Boria Majumdar.

642. Corruption 2020 transforming business for tomorrow world written by Pavan sukhdev.

643. Creator of Yashi Film, Ajay Kumar has been honored by Mauritius president Rajkeshwar Prayag Honor.

644. Cricket (December 2012)

Indian Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar Announces his retirement from one-day cricket.

Legendary Australian Cricketer Ricky Ponting retires from International Test Cricket.

Ravindra Jadeja became first Indian and eighth across world to hit three triple centuries in first Class Cricket.

645. Cricket (January 2013)

Australia Cricketer Michael hussey announces retirement from test cricket.

Mumbai beat Saurashtra to won Ranji trophy 2012 in mumbai.

646. Cricket (October 2012)

West Indian Cricket Team won ther ICC T-20 World Cup by Beating Sri Lanka in Colombo.

India's Anil Kumble Appointed new ICC Cricket Committee Chairman.

BCCI appointed Sandip Patil as Chairman of Selection Committee.

Rest of India wins Irani cup by beating Rajasthan in Bangalore.

Australian Women's Cricket Team won ICC T-20 Women's world cup 2012 by beating England.

India's won Women's T-20 Asia Cup beating Pakistan in Guangzhou.

Cricketer Sunil Gavaskar chosen for C K Naidu Lifetime Achievement Award by BCCI.

England's Alastair Cook became youngest ever to score 7000 runs in Test Cricket.

East region wins Dileep Trophy beating Central Region in chennai.

647. Cricket World cup 2019 is to be hosted in England.

648. Cricketer Sunil Gavaskar chosen for C K Naidu Lifetime Achievement Award by BCCI.

649. Cricketer Virat Kohli honoured with Polly Umrigar Award for excellent performence in 2011 - 12.

650. Cyrus Mistry Appointed New Chairman of TATA Group.

651. Czech Republic's Tereza Fajksova has won Miss Earth 2012 in Manila (Capital of Philippines).

652. D K Jain Appointed Chairman of 20th Law Commission.

653. D V K Group Chief Deepak Kuntawala Presented with Asian Leadership award.

654. DELHI Chief Minister Sheela Dixit approved a new tagline for Delhi - "Dildaar Delhi".

655. DIPP (Department of Industrial Policy and promotion) approved New FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) Policy -

Pakistani Companies allowed to invest in India through FDI.

New FDI Investment Caps -

Multi Brand Retail - 51 %

Electricity Trading - 49 %

Single Brand Retail - 100 %

Broadcasting - 74 %

Civil Aviation - 49 %

656. DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organization) developed a New Ballistic Misslie of 150 KM Range Called 'Prahar' as a substitute of Prithvi

Missile.

657. DRDO is looking forward to develop MIRV (multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle) Capability to boost country's defence powers. A multiple

independently targetable reentry vehicle (MIRV) is a ballistic missile payload containing several warheads, each capable of hitting one of a group of

targets.

658. DRDO successfully tested K-15 missiles capable of launching from underwater submarines.

659. Dada Saheb Phalke Academy Awards 2012 ->

Dadasaheb Phalke Award - Pran

Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award - Asha Bhonsle and Yash Chopra.

First Superstar of Indian Cinema - Rajesh Khanna

Best Actor - Akshay Kumar (For Rowdy Rathore)

660. Deepak Gupta appointed as new Chief Justice of Tripura High Court.

661. Defence minister's technical adviser BK Sarswat awarded by Aryabhat Award 2011.

662. Delhi Government Started Saral Money Cards for Sending money to Aadhaar Card Holders.

663. Delhi Government expanded scope of Annashree Scheme to benefit larger number of Families. Under This scheme, Rs. 600 per month is deposited in

account of Elder People of Families with annual Income Less than One lakh.

664. Delhi University became first central university in country to start a four year graduation course.

665. Delhi beat Punjab in national softball championship in Jaipur.

666. Department of Telecom announced a New Three Digit helpline 181 for Helping Girls in need after the case of Brutal Incident with a dehradun Girl in

delhi.

667. Desmond Tutu to be honored with Templton Prize 2013 for his acts for establishing communal harmony in South Africa.

668. Devendra Jhajharia became the first differently-abled Indian to win gold at the IPC Athletics World Championships as he bagged the Gold in javelin

throw in World Athletics Championship in France.

669. Dewanand Konwar appointed as new governor of Tripura .

670. Dewanand Konwar is appointed as new Governor of Tripura.

671. Dinanath Mangeshkar Awards 2012 given to Jaya Bachchan, Suresh Wadker and Vandana Gupte.

672. Distinguished Gujarati poet Shobhit Desai has been presented with the Vatayan Poetry Award 2012.

673. Divya Goel awarded Edword Janer Young Scientist Award 2012.

674. Dr. Ashwani Kuamr appointed as new governor of Nagaland .

675. Dr. Charulata of Ranchi awarded with Young Scientist Award for contribution in Plant Bio Technology.

676. Dr. D.Y. Patil appointed as new governor of Bihar .

677. Dr. Farooq Abdullah was conferred the Great Cross of Civil Merit by Spanish Government.

678. Dr. Keshav Rao Sadashiv Shastri Musalgaonkar given kalidas samman for his literature in Sanskrit.

679. Dr. Prakash Narayan of Jharkhand Became mayor of Cyprus city of America for the second time.

680. Dr. Ramsharan Gaur honoured with 15th Dr. Vishnu Shridhar wakankar national award.

681. Draft for 12th Five Year Plan approved by Union Cabinet and presented to National Development Council. GDP growth aim reduced to 8% from 9

initially.

682. EPFO (Employee Provident Fund Organization) to keep interest rate on PF at 8.5% in 2013-14.

683. EPFO (Employee Provident Fund Organization) to keep interest rate on PF at 8.5% in 2013-14.

683. EPFO (Employee Provident Fund Organization) to keep interest rate on PF at 8.5% in 2013-14.

684. Economist Crossword Book Awards 2011 - The Folded Earth (By Anuradha Rai) in Indian Fiction Category, A Free Man (By Amit Sethi) in Indian Non-

Fiction Category.

685. Edi Rama is appointed as new Prime Minister of Southeastern Europe country Albania.

686. Edinburgh Napier University Honoured Indian Actress Sharmila Tagore with doctorate of Arts Award.

687. Educational Grouping E - 9 Countries Meet in New Delhi.

688. Egyptian President Mohammed Morsy signs Country's new Constitution into law.

689. Eleven African Countries signed an Agreement in Addis Ababa (Capital of Ethiopia) for expanding peace process in central African country Congo.

690. Environment ministry initiated preservation of Kashmiri deer Hangul.

691. Ernakulam District in Kerala is Declared as First District in Country having Meaningful Financial Inclusion.

692. Ernest Bai Koroma re-elected President of Sierra Leone, a west African Country.

693. Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn appointed Chief of African Union for one year.

694. Europe's first cyber crime centre opened in the Hague, Netherland's capital.

695. Ex - Defence Secretary Shashi Kant Sharma is the new Comptroller General of India (CAG).

696. Ex-Afghan Minister and Human Rights Activist Seema Smaar Awarded Swedish Right Livelihood Award.

697. Ex-Loksabha Speaker P A Sangma Created a new Political party called "National People's Party".

698. FARC Rebels in Cambodia got ready for Peace Talks with Cambodian Government to stop violence.

699. FDI (Foreign Ditect Investment) limit in Asewt Reconstruction Companies has been raised to 74 % from 49%.

700. FDI Cap in Insurance Sector Hiked to 49 % (From 26%).

701. Famous Film Director Rituparno Ghosh has been posthumously (After Passing Away) given the Bengal Sangeet Samman 2013 in Lyricist Category.

702. Famous Film Actor Pran honored with Biggest Cinema Award in India - Dada Saheb Phalke Award 2012.

703. Famous Indian Urdu Expert Gopichand Narang has been awarded with Murti Devi Award - 2010 for his creation Urdu Ghajal aur Hindustani Jehen - o -

Tehjeeb.

704. Famous Myanmar Opposition Leader Aung San Suu Kyi Visited India.

705. Famous Scientist Stephen Hawking won the Special Fundamental Physics Prize for His Extraordinary Contributions in study of Black Holes and Other

aspects.

706. Famous Space Scientist and Quantum Physicist Stephen Hawking decided to Boycott (Refuse) an offer of honorary visit hosted by Middle East Country

Israel.

707. Farmers from khandwa District of Madhya Pradesh held Jal Satyagraha near omkareshwar dam on Narmada River.

708. Felix Baumgartner from Australia broke the world record of Highest Sky diving from a Balloon.

709. Fifth India, Brazil, South Africa (IBSA) Women's Forum meet held in New Delhi. It was signed by Krishna Tirath, Minister for Women and Child

Development (India), Mrs. Lulama Xingwana, Minister for Women & Children (South Africa) and Mrs. Maria do Carmo Godinho Delgado, Chief of the

Secretariat of Policies for Women (Brazil).

710. Fikrat Mammadov who recently visited India is Justice Minister of Azerbaijan.

711. Filmfare Awards -

Best Actor - Ranbir Kpoor,

Best Actress - Vidya Balan

Best Film - Barfi

Best Director - Sujoy Ghosh

Lifetime Achievement - Yash Chopra

Best Music Director - Pritam

712. Finance Minister P Chidambaram Presented with Karunakaran Award for excellence in Political Career.

713. Finance Minister of India P. Chidambaram and Finance Minister of Bhutan Lyonpo Wangdi Norbu signed an agreement for preventing theft of Income

tax.

714. Finance Minister of India P. Chidambaram and Finance Minister of Bhutan Lyonpo Wangdi Norbu signed an agreement for preventing theft of Income

tax.

715. Finance Ministers of G-20 Countries recently meet in Mexico City.

716. Finance Ministry constituted a committee under chairmanship of Arvind Mayaram for clearly Defining and distinguishing FDI (Foreign Direct Investment)

and FII (Foreign Institutional Investors).

717. Finance Ministry created a Committee under the chairmanship of Chief Economic Adviser Raghuram G Rajan for determining backwardness of various

states of India.

718. Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission (FSLRC) under the chairmanship of Justice B N Srikrishna, suggested unifying all the Financial sector

regulators such as SEBI, IRDA, FMC, PFRDA be merged into a Unified Financial Agency (UFA).

regulators such as SEBI, IRDA, FMC, PFRDA be merged into a Unified Financial Agency (UFA).

SEBI - Securities and Exchange Board of India.

IRDA - Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority

PFRDA - Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority

FMC - Forward Markets Commission

719. First Public Health University to be set up in Indian State of Odisha Under PPP (Public Private Partnership).

720. First time Saudi Arabia has given to women a 20 per cent quota in Consultative Assembly.

721. Following Shyamala Gopinath Committee suggestions on Post Office Small Saving Schemes, Government reduced Interest rate on all schemes run by

post offices by .1 %.

722. Football (December 2012)

Argentinian Footballer Lionel Messi scored Maximum Goals in a Calendar Year and set up a new record.

723. Football (January 2013)

Argentina's football player Lionel messi honored AS FIFA Player of the Year.

724. Football (October 2012)

2014 FIFA World Cup (20th) to be held in Brazil.

2018 FIFA World Cup (21st) to be held in Russia.

Federation Cup 2012 won by East Bengal beating Dempo SC in Siliguri, West Bengal

Indian Women's Team win SAFF Cup Football beating Nepal in Colombo.

725. For the first time, Saudi Arabian Girls have been allowed to participate in Sports Activities.

726. Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Mr. Elmar Mammadyarov visited India.

727. Foreign Minister of Cuba Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla visited India

728. Foreign Minister of Romania, Titus Corlatean visited India recently.

729. Foreign Minister of Romania, Titus Corlatean visited India recently.

730. Foreign Ministry allow Aadhaar card as a legal ID prove for Passports.

731. Formar RBI Deputy Governor Rakesh Mohan appointed as Executive Director on the Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)

732. Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva was honoured with Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace and Disarmament for advocaing a permanent

seat for India in the UN Security Council.

733. Former National Volley ball player Arunima Sinha has become the first Indian Amputee to scale Mount Everest (Amputee is a Person with a body part

removed due to any injury). Arunima Sinha was injured badly after being thrown out of a train as she was protesting some chain snatchers in Train.

734. Former SEBI Member M S Sahoo appointed as secretary in Institute of Company Secretaries (ICS).

735. Former Secretary of Marine Development Department Muthunyagam awarded by Aryabhat Award for 2010.

736. Former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan and Chinese Agri. Scientist Yuan Longping Jointly won Confucious Peace Prize 2012 organized by

Chinese International Peace Studies Centre.

737. Former head of Russian department at the kerala university, K Govindan Nair has wo the Pushkin Award 2012 of Russian Federation.

738. Formula One Racing (October 2012)

Seven Time World Champion German Racer of Mercedes Team Michael Schumacher confirms Retirement from the game.

German Racer of Red Bul Team Sebestian vettel wins Korean, Japanese and Singapore Grand Prix.

739. Fortune Magazine rated TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) as the most reputed Company of India. TCS has left behind TATA Steel for this title.

740. Foul Eagle is the recent Joint military Exercise of South Korea and USA.

741. Four senior scientists (Ravi Bhushan Grover, K Balrammurti, R Balasubrhamanyam, S. K. Sikka) awarded by Life Time Achievements Award by Nuclear

Energy Department.

742. Fourth OECD(Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ) countries Meet on Statistics, Knowledge and Policy Making held in New Delhi

under the Theme "Measuring Well-Being for Development and Policy Making".

743. France became 14th nation across world to legalize marriage with same gender.

744. France declares its peace mission in West African country Mali as completed and decided to call off its soldiers by end of 2013.

745. France won Under - 20 FIFA Football world Cup beating Uruguay in Turkey.

746. French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian Visited India.

747. French defence minister Jean-Yves Le Drian Visited India.

748. G - 7 Countries' meet held in Aylesbury, England. G-7, is a group consisting finance ministers of seven industrialized nations: USA, UK, France,

Germany, Italy, Canada and Japan. Japan was given green light to take measures to galvanize (Secure) its Economy.

749. G Yashwantrao Patil is Bihar's New Governor.

750. G. Satish Reddy is appointed as new Director of Research Centre Imarat (RCI).

751. George Vella who recently visited India is the Foreign Minister of Malta.

752. German Chancellor Angela Merkel Offered India an aid of Euro 1 Billion for Green Energy Corridor in the country as Indian Prime Minister Manmohan

752. German Chancellor Angela Merkel Offered India an aid of Euro 1 Billion for Green Energy Corridor in the country as Indian Prime Minister Manmohan

Singh visited Berlin, capital city of Germany.

753. German Health Minister Daniel Bahr visited India.

754. Geun-hye becomes First woman President of South Korea.

755. Giorgio Napalitano is re-appointed as President of south European country, Italy for second term.

756. Giorgio Napolitano is re-elected as President of South European Country Italy.

757. Global meet for control of Mercury uses named Minamata Treaty organized in Geneva, Switzerland.

758. Goa Government 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 by avoiding repeated paperwork that is done by farmers to gain subsidies. The mechanism is based on the database created by the

State Agriculture Department.

759. Golden Globe Award 2012

Best Actor in - Daniel de Lewis

Best Actress - Jessica Michelle Chastain

Best Original - Life of PI

760. Golf (October 2012)

Europe won Ryder Cup Golf Tournament beatin USA in Medinah, Illinois.

India' Gaganjeet Bhullar won Macau Open Golf in Macau, China.

761. Government Recently set up a special Fund called Rural Flexi Fund worth Rs. 40000 for development of Rural Areas to be operational from FY 2013 -

14.

762. Government allotted 50 Lac Tons of Food grains to be distributed to BPL Families (Below Poverty Line) in 2013 - 14. Planning Commission stated that

Person who spends more than 32 Rs. Per day in Urban and 26 Rs. per Day in Rural areas cannot be considered Poor.

763. Government allowed increase in amount of Indira Awaas Yojana 45000 to 70000 (for general area) and 48500 to 75000 (for hill areas).

764. Government announced a special package of 710 Crores for Rural roads renovation in Jammu and Kashmir and a package of 4130 Crores for Rural

roads renovation in Bihar under PMGSY (Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana).

765. Government approved amendments in SEBI act and empowered SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) to keep track of all account activities of

investors and companies in case of any doubt regarding unfair practices.

766. Government approved constituting the National Skill Development Agency (NSDA) in the Ministry of Finance for better coordination in skill development

efforts of the Government and the private sector to achieve the skilling targets of the 12th Plan and beyond. Ajeet Gulabrai is appointed as chairman of

National Skill Development Agency (NSDA).

767. Government approved creation of National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) for better connectivity and timely journey across Various

cities in National Capital Region.

768. Government approved the Modified Industrial Infrastructure Up gradation Scheme (IIUS) Schemes during the 12th Five Year Plan period ending March

2017 to enhance the industry's competitiveness by providing infrastructure through the public-private partnership model in selected functional clusters.

769. Government created a committee comprising Finance Ministers of states for analyzing Goods and Service Tax (GST). Abdul Rahim Rather, Finance

minister of Jammu and Kashmir has been appointed as Chairman of this Committee.

770. Government decided to Change FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) limit in Various Sectors. Current Values of FDI Limits in Various Sectors are -

Telecom - 100 % ( 74 % Initially).

Civil Aviation - 49 % (Unchanged).

Insurance - 49 % (26 % Initially)

Pension - 49 % (26 % Initially)

Defence - 26 % (Unchanged)

Basic and cellular services - 100 % (74 % Initially)

Single brand retail - 100% (Unchanged),

Petroleum - 49%

Power exchanges - 49%

Asset reconstruction companies - 100% (74 % Initially),

Credit information companies - 74% (49% Initially)

Stock exchanges - 49 %

Tea Plantation - 100 %

Courier services - 100 %

** Note That in Telecom, Single Brand Retail, Asset reconstruction companies and Tea Plantation, 49% of FDI in These Sectors will be through automatic

route and does not require Government permission and rest 49-100% through FIPB (Foreign Investment Promotion Board).

771. Government decided to Change criteria in NRLM (National Rural Livelihoods Mission) to include loans to women Self Help Groups (SHGs) at less Interest

Rate of 7%. It is being done to empower SHGs and make women become more self- dependent.

772. Government decided to decrease number of various central development schemes from 140 to 66 by merging and dissolving many of them in order to

keep a good check on their implementation and better administration.

773. Government decided to form a new defence unit called Mountain Strike Corps of 50000 Jawans to patrol and guard Himalayan borders of India spread

from J & K to Arunachal Pradesh to encounter Chinese border Activities specially. Its headquarters will be in Panagarh, West Bengal.

774. Government decided to increase Dearness allowance foe central government employees from 72 % to 80 %.

775. Government decided to liberalize norms for setting and operating of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to restore interest of investors in SEZs that was

decreased after implementation of Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) and Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) in SEZs.

776. Government decided to set up Common Service Centers (CSC) for creation of Passports. People can apply for new passports through these Centers.

777. Government decided to simplify Service tax refund norms for SEZs (Special Economic Zones) to enhance export and employment opportunities in SEZs.

SEZ developers and units will not be required to pay tax on certain services for which they had to seek refund. Though the SEZs have been exempted

from service tax, developers and unit owners have to first pay the tax and then they can claim the refund.

778. Government decided to start National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) for helping urban poor people solve health related problems at no or less cost. In

the budget 2013 - 14, Rs. 22 crore have been allotted for the same.

779. Government formed a New CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) to control, Monitor and Regulate Civil Aviation Industry in the Country.

780. Government gave tiger reserve status to RajaJi national park of Uttarakhand.

781. Government has set up a Draft Bill to establish Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India (BRAI) to regulate the research, transport, import,

manufacture and use of organisms and products of modern bio-technology in the country.

782. Government increased Import Duty on Sugar to 15 % from 10 % initially.

783. Government notified a list of 158 products from engineering and electronics to be included in focus product scheme (FPS) to give a boost to exports as

these products will be entitled for 2 per cent duty credit scrip benefits.

Duty Credit Scrip - The duty credit scrips may be used for import of any capital goods including spares, office equipments furniture etc. at a

specified amount of Gain. For example, if you buy a duty credit scrip with a face value of Rs 100 at say Rs 80, then that can be used to pay duty of

Rs 100 on imported goods. So, paying Rs 80 to the seller of the scrip and saved duty of Rs 100, makes a neat gain of 20 %. Duty Credit scrip may

also be used to regularize defaults in export obligation under schemes covered in Foreign Trade Policy.

784. Government of India Approved MCX (Multi comodity stock exchange) as contrys third stock exchange.

785. Government of India has has appointed Dr. Y. V. Reddy as Head of 14th Finance Commission.

786. Government started Pahal scheme as an extension of Janani Suraksha Yojana. In this scheme, 3.5 lakh women to be given Intra Uterine Devices (IUD)

for better family planning.

787. Government started DBT Scheme (Direct Benefit Transfer). This program aims to transfer subsidies directly to the people living below poverty line.

788. Government started a Pension and Life Insurance fund scheme called Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana (MGPSY) for the Overseas Indian

workers having Emigration Check Required (ECR) passports.

789. Government started to stop functioning of DRDA (District Rural Development Agencies) till April 2014 that oversees the implementation of anti-poverty

programs of the Ministry of Rural Development at the district Level. The decision is taken according to Suggestions of V Ramachandran Committee

formed for analysis of DRDA.

790. Government started to stop functioning of DRDA (District Rural Development Agencies) till April 2014 that oversees the implementation of anti-poverty

programs of the Ministry of Rural Development at the district Level. The decision is taken according to Suggestions of V Ramachandran Committee

formed for analysis of DRDA.

791. Government will set up a new Bureau of Water Use efficiency as an authority for optimizing usage of water in irrigation, municipal and industrial areas.

It was decided in first meeting of National Water Mission advisory Board as part of National Action Plan on Climate Change.

792. Gujarat's Ahmadabad city first in Asia to introduce a heat action plan. It will be used to warn citizens regarding increasing heat in the atmosphere and

measures to control it will be developed.

793. Gurvinder Singh bags Golden Peacock at IFFI 2012, Centenary Award goes to Mira nair.

794. H-189, The third of the series of twelve Air Cushion Vehicles designed and built for Indian Coast Guard has been commissioned in service.

795. Halima Yakub, person of Indian origin appointed as ladies speaker of Singapore.

796. Haryana CM Bhupendra singh Hudda start UIDAI national data centre in Gurgaon.

797. Haryana Government started issuing of Shikhsa Setu Cards to students in all government schools in order to enhance quality of education. It will act

like a report card of students. This can be considered as a state Governments step towards implementation of the Section 134 A of the Right to

Education Act, which envisages for admission of children belonging to poor and needy families in private schools.

798. Haryana Received Krishi Karma Award for 2nd Consecutive year.

799. Haryana Sanskrit Gaurav Samman given to Dr. Ramdatta Sharma by Haryana Sanskrit Academy .

800. Haryana State to soon start Intra-State Rapid Metro service.

801. Haryana state government decided to grant cabinet minister's status to Haryana state's former Chief Ministers.

802. Haryana's Prime Minister Bhupender Singh Hooda starts Direct Benefit Transfer(DBT) scheme.

803. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is the Newly apponited President and Abdi Farah Shirdon is the new Prime Minister of Somalia.

804. Hazem Al Beblawi is appointed as Acting Prime Minister of Egypt.

805. Healing Memories written by Zeenat Shaukat Ali.

806. Health Ministry decided to stop usage of Popular Polio Medicine called 'Trivalent Vaccine' by 2015 due to no new reported cased of Polio in India from

2010 onwards.

807. Health ministry has raised the criterion of annual income from Rs. 75,000/- to Rs. 1,00,000/- to be eligible for the Health Minister's Discretionary Grant

(HMDG).

808. Hema Malini selected for Bharat Muni Samman.

809. Hemant Soren of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha political party became the 5th Chief Minister of Jharkhand.

810. High Rise in Use of KCC ( Kisan Credit Cards) has been reported. It provides Loans at 7 % to farmers.

811. Hilary Mantel, a British Author won the the Man Booker Prioze for Her Novel Bring up The Bodies. Became the First British and First Woman ever to get

this award twice.

812. Hillary Mantel, a British Novelist won the Costa Book Award 2012 for her Novel Bring Up The Bodies. Note that she had earlier won the reputed Man

Booker Prize 2012 also for the same novel.

813. Himachal Pradesh recently launched helicopter service for remote tribal areas.

814. Himachal Pradesh's first Food Park will soon be made in UNA District's Siga Village.

815. Hockey (December 2012)

Australia win Hockey Champions Trophy 2013 by beating Netherlands and Pakistan beat India to clinch bronze.

Australia won once again Hockey Champions Trophy for fifth Consecutive year.

Pakistan win Champions Trophy Hockey Tournament after beating India in Doha, Qatar.

816. Hockey (January 2013)

Haryana won 39th National women hockey championship after beating Uttar Pradesh.

Manipur create a new record after beating Maharashtra with 22 - 0 in 39th National Women Hockey Championship (Under 20).

Ranchi Rhinos win Hockey Indian League after beat to Delhi Waveriders.

817. Hockey (November 2012)

India Junior Hockey Team Got defeated from Germany in Sultan of Johar Cup in Malaysia.

818. Hockey (October 2012)

Punjab won the national Hockey Championship 2012 beating Air India.

819. Home ministry started 'Crime and Criminal Tracking Network (CCTN)' for connecting Police stations and chief Police officers across country.

820. Horacio Manuel Cartes is the new president of South American Country Paraguay.

821. Hugo Chavej re-elected as the President of Venezuela for third Consecutive term.

822. ICICI Bank MD and CEO Chandra Kochhar has been named as the most powerful women in business in India.

823. IIFA awards 2013 -

Best Film - Barfi

Best Actor - Ranbir Kapoor (Barfi)

Best Actress - Vidya Balan (Kahani)

Best Director - Anuyrag Basu (Barfi)

824. IMF (International monetary Fund) recognized Government of East African Country Somalia again after it's de-recognition in 1990 due to Home war in

Somalia. IMF is based in Washington and Chief is Christina Lagrade.

825. IMF lowers India's GDP Growth forecast for FY 2013 - 14 to 4.9%, world bank - 6% and ESCAP (United nations Economic and Social commission for asia

and pacific) - 5.9% and S&P - 5.5 %.

826. INS Makar, a Hydographic Suyrvey Vehicle was Commissioned in Indian NAVY.

827. ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) gave young scientist award to Jenita Mary Nongkynrih from Meghalaya.

828. ISRO successfully launched IRNSS - 1(Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System) with PSLV C - 22 Rocket. It is Indias first Regional satellite

Navigation System for Monitoring Marine Activities.

829. ISSF World Shooting Championship was recently held in Spain. India won only one Silver through Lajja Goswami.

830. IT Company IBM has developed world's smallest feature film called 'A Boy and His Atom'. In this, the atoms have been shown as 20 Crore times bigger.

The movie has been included In Guinness book of world records.

831. IT and Communications Minister Kapil Sibbal issued released the National Cyber Security Policy 2013 With an aim to protect information and build

capabilities to prevent cyber attacks to safeguard both physical and business assets of the country.

832. Iceland became first European Country to sign Free Trade Agreement with China. It is a major up for china as part of its plans for entry in resource rich

arctic region.

833. Implementation of GAAR (General Anti Avoidance Rule) differed for two year.

834. Import Tax on Gold and Platinum increased to 6 % from 4 % initially.

835. In 19th Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship held in Delhi recently, all Gold Medals were won by Singapore except Women's Singles (It was won

by Zhang Mo from Canada).

836. In 19th screen awards -

Pan Singh Tomar and Barfi - best film award

Yash Chopra - Life time achievement award.

Vidya Balan - Best Actress

837. In Boston Marathon 2013, Lelisa Desisa (Ethiopia) win in men's and Rita Jeptoo (Kenya) win in Women's Categories.

838. In London Marathon 2013, Tsegaye Kebede(Ethiopia) win in men's and Rita Priska (Kenya) win in Women's Categories.

839. In a recent meeting, government decided to reduce number central sponsored welfare schemes to 70 from 147 Initially in order to manage them in a

better way during 12th five year plan.

840. In a survey of the Public Sector Enterprises of the country, ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) is the most profitable CPSE in the country.

841. In the recent Annual Supplementary Foreign Trade Policy 2013 - 14, Government decided to extend Zero Duty EPCG (Export Promotion Capital Goods)

Scheme Beyond March 2013 and to all sectors to enhance countries exports. In EPCG Scheme, manufacturers in different sectors are allowed to import

machinery to be used for production at high discount in import duties and in return the government puts a certain amount of Export obligation of

produced goods that the manufacturer will have to complete before he can move the equipments outside the manufacturing unit.

842. In the shadow of Freedom written by Dhaul Zabban.

843. India granted help of USD 800 Million for North Railway Project in Sri lanka.

844. India American scientist Shashank Priya has worked on a project to create a Robotic Spy Jellyfish called 'Cryo' to be used in USA Navy.

845. India China agree to hold joint military excercises. Xu Qiliang, Vice chairman of China's Central Militrary Commission Visited India..

846. India Collaborate with USA to develop Joint Solar Energy Project Named SERIIUS (Solar Energy Research Initiative of India and United States) with Use

of CSP (Concentrated Solar power) Technology.

847. India Development Market Places Conference was organized in Indore, Madhya Pradesh and World Bank honored 20 organizations for excellent work

in education, lifestyle and social development.

848. India Pakistan reduce cross border trade Tax to 5%.

849. India Parliament has approved the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in retail.

850. India Pledges US$50 Million for Biodiversity Conservation in Hyderabad as India took over the two year Presidency of Convention on Biological

Diversity. The Eleventh Conference of Parties (COP) on convention on Biological Diversity was Hosted by India in Hyderabad during 1 - 19 October 2012.

851. India Pledges US$50 Million for Biodiversity Conservation in Hyderabad as India took over the two year Presidency of Convention on Biological

Diversity. The Eleventh Conference of Parties (COP) on convention on Biological Diversity was Hosted by India in Hyderabad during 1 - 19 October 2012.

852. India Pledges US$50 Million for Biodiversity Conservation in Hyderabad as India took over the two year Presidency of Convention on Biological

Diversity. The Eleventh Conference of Parties (COP) on convention on Biological Diversity was Hosted by India in Hyderabad during 1 - 19 October 2012.

853. India Post has issued a set of two stamps celebrating 20 years of Indo-Israel diplomatic relations on the festival of light Deepavali & Hanukkah.

854. India Ranked as 8th powerful country across world by 'Foundation for national security Research'. USA First and China ranked second in this list.

855. India Russian Combine Army Training complete in Mumbai named Indra 2012..

856. India Signed TIEA (Tax Information Exchange Agreement) with Central European Country, Liechtenstein.

857. India Signed a US$500 Million deal with World Bank for Rashtriya Madhaymik Shikhsha Abhiyan.

858. India Signed an Agreement with New Zealand for Co-operation in Civil Aviation.

859. India Signs Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Austria for Strengthning relationships on Collaboration in Road Transportation, Ports and

Shipping.

860. India South Korea sign a 110 Million USD Pact for promoting mutual trade.

861. India Stands 65th in Global Hunger Index as per a report by IFPRI (International Food Policy Research Institute).

862. India accepted as an observer state in the Arctic Council. North Pole county Arctic is very rich in natural resources and India is set to take advantage of

this acceptance as observer state in the arctic council.

863. India and Afghanistan signed agreement for co-operation in areas of social welfare, fertilizer and youth affairs.

864. India and America including 23 countries started a Joint Military Exercise Shanti Prayas -2 in Kathmandu(Nepal) .

865. India and Bangladesh decided to work fast on rail link scream called maitree express.

866. India and Bangladesh signed Exchange Treaty. Persons - Sushil Kumar Shinde (Home Minister, India) and M K Alamgir (Home Minister, Bangladesh)

867. India and Bhutan Sign DTAA (Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement) to stop taxation Avoidance.

868. India and Bulgaria to co-operate in joint exploration in tourism Sector.

869. India and Canada Tourism Ministers Meet in New Delhi. Persons - Maxime Bernier (Tourism Minister, Canada) and K. Chiranjeevi(Tourism Minister,

India).

870. India and Canada signed Agreement for c-operation in bilateral Civil Nuclear exploration.

871. India and China decided to set up a Contact Hotline between Defence Headquarters of two countries for the first time in order to enhance mutual

cooperation.

872. India and China held a Bilateral defence dialogue and agreed on joint Military Exercises after as Long Time.

873. India and Japan sign agreement for Export of Earth-Minerals to Japan. It will help japan in reducing dependency for minerals on China as Japan is

having conflict with China ovber Senkaku Island in East China Sea.

874. India and Libya signed a Memorandum of Undertaking in New Delhi, for cooperation in the field of election Management and administration.

875. India and Malaysia signed agreement to promote cooperation in renewable energy.

876. India and Malta signed Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) for checking avoiding of taxes.

877. India and New Zealand signed An Agreement for co-operation in field of Education.

878. India and New Zealand signed the "Arrangement for Cooperation on Civil Aviation".

879. India and Russia held their 12th Intergovernmental Commission on Militrary Co-operation. Indian defence minister A K Antony and Russian Defence

Minister Anatoly Serdyukov participated in it as representatives for their Countries.

880. India and Russia recently held joint naval exercise named Indra.

881. India and Spain Sign DTAA (Double Taxation Aviodance Agreement).

882. India and Spain signed agreements for co-operation in Roads, Transport Sector was signed by the Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Ministry

of Railways, C.P. Joshi and His Spainish Counterpart, Ana Pator Julian.

883. India and Sweden signed DTAA (Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement) for preventing taxation avoidance.

884. India and Turkey have agreed to enhance their cooperation in the field of Renewable Energy.

885. India and USA started a new program called Connect to India to facilitate expansion of co-operation in Higher Studies. As part of this initiative India will

provide more facilities and awards to Americans coming here for higher studies USA will invite young Indians to study in its noted universities.

886. India and Ukraine signed 5 agreements to enhance cooperation in the areas of Defence, Nuclear Safety, Science and Technology ,Trade and

Commerce.

887. India and Ukraine signed the arrangement for enhance safety of its increasing number of nuclear plants.

888. India and Vietnam sign a pact on Co-operation in Defence. Persons - Salman Khurshid (Foreign Minister, India) and Wu Wan Ninh (Vice Prime Minister,

Vietnam)

889. India and world bank signed a USD 320 Million deal for development of Roads in Assam State.

890. India announced to give USD 20 Million to Vietnam for its various Hydropower Projects.

891. India approved small-scale projects worth 100 million dollars for implementation in Afghanistan.

892. India beat Iran to win the inaugural Asian Team Snooker Championships in Doha, Qatar.

893. India became 90th member of Madrid Protocol for easing up process of Indian companies to get International registration and Recognition.

894. India finished fourth in Archery World Cup in Colombia after Deepika Kumari shoot an Individual gold and a Mixed team Bronze after pairing with Atnu

Das.

895. India has appointed Rajeev Shahare as the new high Commissioner to Maldives.

896. India has approved loan of 600 Crore for Salma Dam Project in Afghanistan.

897. India has been ranked 38th out of 165 countries in 'Index of dem,ocracy' report by UK Based Economist Magazine. Iceland was ranked first in this

report.

898. India in 17th India-Iran Ministerial Meet in Tehran agreed to develop Chahbahar Port of Iran to help economical development in Afghanistan.

899. India is elected to the governing council of the prestigious Statistical Institute of Asia Pacific (SIAP) ,one of the most active organs of the UN. SIAP was

established in Tokyo in 1970 by 20 countries in Asia and the Pacific and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as an international centre

to bring about regional co-operation in training Government statisticians from developing countries of the region.

900. India is ranked 136 out of total 187 countries in terms of Human Development Index according to a report titled 'The Rise of the South: Human

Progress in a Diverse World,' issued by UNDP (United Nations Development Programme). This Report had Norway at the top.

901. India is the first country in South Asia to ban the testing of cosmetics and its ingredients on animals.

902. India recently made rotavirus vaccine named Rotavac for cure of severe diseases caused by rotavirus such as diarrhoea and dehydration that kills

lakhs of Children and adults every year.

903. India set up foundation for joint research in Ayurveda with Switzerland. It is called Indo-Swiss Ayurveda Foundation (ISA).

904. India set up world's highest Polling station for 333 Voters at 15000 Feet height in Hikkam Village of Himachal Pradesh.

905. India sign Railways Co-operation agreement wiith China.

906. India sign Social Security Co-operation agreemnent with Sweden.

907. India signed DTAA (Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement) with Mauritius.

908. India signed DTAA (Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement) with Southeastern Europe country Albania. Fatos Kerciku, Albania's Envoy in India signed it

on behalf of his country.

909. India signed an agreement with Australia for better co-operation for skill development in the field of Agriculture.

910. India signs Defence Ties with Spain. India's Defence Minister A K Antony and Spanish Defence Minister Pedro Morenes signed on behalf of their

countries.

911. India successfully Tested Saksham Interceptor Missile to destroy Ballstic Missiles in the Air. In the Test, Prithvi Ballistic Missile was destroyed by

Saksham Interceptor in the Air.

912. India successfully test - fired its indigenously developed nuclear capable Agni-I ballistic missile with a strike range of 700 km from a test range off the

Odisha coast.

913. India successfully test fired Prathvi-2 ballistic missile with a strike range of 350 KMS.

914. India successfully test fires Astra Interceptor Missile (700 KM Range).

915. India to set up a new Sukhoi - 30 MKI squadron in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu to keep strategic eye on Indian ocean for security purpose.

916. India wants BITA (Bilateral Investment and trade agreement) with Germany to boost bi-lateral trade and co-operation.

917. India was given the status of guest country at the 66th Cannes Film Festival for its completing 100 years of existence in 2013.

918. India will set up languages labs in Sri Lanka for three-tier English Language Training System.

919. India won 4 Gold and 9 Total Medals in International Boxing Championship Held in Serbia. A Silambarasan and Manoj Kumar won Golds in Male while

Rajesh Kumari and Chanda Udanshive won Golds in Female Category.

920. India's Abhijeet Gupta won Commonwealth Chess Championship 2013 in South Africa.

921. India's Amit Kumar won gold medal in Asian Wrestling Championship In New Delhi.

922. India's BEL (Bharat Electronics Limited) has signed agreement with Israel'S IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries) for development of Long - Range Surface

to Air Missliles. The Missiles will be of Seeker type means it will be guided to target by itself and not by a seperate panel like India's other Existing

Missiles.

923. India's Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Became Largest in World in Number of Listed Companies with total 5174 Listings according to world federation

of exchange.

924. India's Ex - Permanent Representative to United Nations, Hardeep singh Puri has been awarded by Thomas Jefferson Eternal Vigilance Award 2013 by

United Nations.

925. India's First National Aviation University Opened in Raibarelli, Uttar Pradesh.

926. India's First sports car manufacturing Plant is being set up In Raipur District of Chhattisgarh.

927. India's Former President Abdul Kalam has been honored with US - Based National Space society's Wernher von braun memorial Award.

928. India's GDP Growth Rate for Q3 (Oct - Dec) was 4.5 %, Q4 (Jan - Mar) was 4.8 % and Overall GDP of FY 2012 - 13 stayed at 5%.

929. India's Heaviest communication satellite GSAT - 10 was launched by a Launch pad in French Guiana in South America.

930. India's IT Company TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) buys French Company ALTI SA for Rs. 530 Crores.

931. India's NSE (National Stock Exchange) became world's largest stock exchange in terms of equity Trading according to a report by WFE (World

Federation of Exchanges).

932. India's National Stock Exchange and Japan Exchange Group signed an agreement for Launching Nifty Futures, a representatives stock index of India

on Osaka Securities Exchange.

933. India's RBI recently signed a Pact with Central bank of Vietnam for Exchange of Vital Information.

934. India's Rahi Sarnobat won gold medal in world Shooting Championship in Changwon, South Korea.

935. India's Sixth Commodity Exchange UCX (Universal Commodity Exchange) started operations.

936. India's Space Agency ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) has launched SARAL Satellite (Satellite with ARgos and ALtiKa) Bulit in Collaboration

with France. The PSLV-C20 rocket was used for launch from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.

937. India's Various Financial Stats for FY 2012 - 13 and Comparison with FY 2011 - 12.

Metric Value in FY 2012 - 13 Value in FY 2011 - 12 Change

GDP Growth 5.0 6.2 19 %

Exports $ 300.60 Billion $ 305. 9 Billion 1.7%

Imports $491.48 Billion $489.31 Billion 44%

Trade Deficit (Imports -

Exports)

$183.4 Billijon $190.91 Billion 4.1%

Current Account Deficit 4.2 % of GDP 4.9 % of GDP 16.6%

External Debt $ 345 Billion $ 390 Billion 13%

External Debt $ 345 Billion $ 390 Billion 13%

Foodgrains Production 259.32 Million Tonnes 255.36 Million Tonnes 1.5%

938. India's economic growth sliped down at nearly three-year low of 5.4% during Q2 (July - September) of 2012-2013.

939. India's external affairs minister visited Tehran (Capital of Iran) for 17th Ministerial level meet of India and Iran.

940. India's first high commissioner to Britain, V K Krishna Menon will be honoured posthumously with a blue plaque award at the north London residence

where he stayed when he first came to london before India's Independence.

941. India's first navigation satellite was successfully placed in orbit by PSLV C - 22 rocket. It was successful launch of the first of the seven satellites

planned under the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS). This system of Seven satellites will help in having a hawk eye over activities in

Indian Ocean and required marine areas of national interest.

942. India's first private sector port has been opened in Pipavav, Gujarat.

943. India's first women's post office was inaugurated on International Women's day (March 08) in New Delhi.

944. India's largest bank State Bank of India (SBI) has signed an agreement with Spain's bank Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, (BBVA), to support

business operations of clients of both banks in both countries.

945. India, Japan and America Third Trilateral Meet held in New Delhi.

946. Indian Badminton Player Saina Nehawal awarded by 22nd Yuddhweer memorial foundation Award.

947. Indian Coast Guard Ship commissioned a new patrolling vessel called 'ICGS Rajdoot'.

948. Indian Origin Person Sunil Gulati, president of the United States Soccer Federation is elected to a four-year term on the FIFA Executive Committee.

949. Indian Student Nisarg Patel awarded by Pitchfork Award in America for creating bacteria less water purification system.

950. Indian origin Ajay Kakkar has been appointed as the chairman of House of Lord (Upper house of parliament of United Kingdom).

951. Indian Air Force (IAF) Day celebrated on October 8.

952. Indian American Raj chetty has been awarded by John Bates Clark Medal (Also called baby nobel) for his contribution in economics.

953. Indian American student Asha khare has developed a 'Super Capacitor' that charges any mobile phone battery within 20 Seconds.

954. Indian Badminton Player P V Sindhu won Malaysia Open tournament by beating Zuan Zu from Singapore.

955. Indian Chef Kunal Kapoor was Given the Sir Edmond Hillary Fellowhip 2012 by New Zealand Government.

956. Indian Coast Guard Ship C - 402 commissioned into Service.

957. Indian Coast Guard Commissioned a New Patrolling Vessel called "ICGS Vaibhav".

958. Indian Coast Guard Chief Anurag G. Thapliyal commissioned new patrol vessel ship called "ICGS Vaibhav".

959. Indian Coast Guard commissioned its new interceptor boat (IB) with new generation Arneson Surface Drive (ASD) named C-154.

960. Indian Cricketer Anil Kumble appointed as Head of ICC's (International Cricket Council) cricket Committee.

961. Indian Cricketer Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has been elected to ICC (International Cricket Council) panel. India's Anil Kumble is the current chief of ICC.

962. Indian Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar awarded Order of Australia Title by Australian PM Julia Gillard during her visit to India.

963. Indian Doctor Pankaj Chaturvedi awarded by Zudi Wilkenfeld Award for International tobacco control excellence.

964. Indian Fertilizer Company IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertilizers Co-operative Limited) to set up plants in Canada.

965. Indian Fertilizer Company IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertilizers Co-operative Limited) to set up plants in Canada.

966. Indian Film Director Madhur Bhandarkar honored by New York Citizen Achievement Award.

967. Indian Finance Company Muthoot Finance awarded Golden Peacock award in London.

968. Indian Finance Minister on a USA to visit said that fall in growth of Indian Economy is temporary and GDP growth rate could touch 8% in next Two

Years.

969. Indian Golfer Jeev Milkha Singh awarded Lifetime Achievement Award in Brunei.

970. Indian Government to soon start E - Safar Portal meant to bring all Government Offices related to basic needs under One portal for convenience for

people.

971. Indian Lady Vandana Gandhi has been honored by Emirates Women's award for her contribution towards promoting business excellence and nursery

education in United Arab Emirates (UAE).

972. Indian Lawyers Dinoo Muthappa and Nawat Satarawala were honored with Anti - Trust Writing Award in USA.

973. Indian Medicine Maker firm Ranbaxy's USA branch USA Ranbaxy has been fined Rs. USD 5 Billion by USA Law Ministry for producing low quality zeneric

medicines.

974. Indian Musician Zubin Mehta became First Non-Jewist to be awarded Israel Presidential Award.

975. Indian NGO SEWA (Self Employed Women's Association) and European Union (EU) are among those honoured by the United Nations food agency for

their contributions to development issues. SEWA from India was honoured for its innovative efforts to lift extremely poor women out of poverty and

hunger.

976. Indian Navy Lt. Cdr Abhilash Tomy became the first Indian to circumnavigate the globe, solo and nonstop over a 150 days voyage.

977. Indian Navy commissioned its first fighter squadron with the name 303 Black Panthers. It operates MIG 29 K Fighter Planes.

978. Indian Nobel Laureate Rabindra Nath Tagore's Statue was revealed in Borobuddur Temple of Indonesia.

979. Indian Novelist Jeet Thayil won the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature in the Jaipur Literature Festival for His Novel Narcopolis.

980. Indian Origin Person Srikant Srinivasan appointed as Judge in district of Columbia circuit Court by Barack Obama.

981. Indian Person Madhav Chavan (CEO of Pratham, an NGO) won the 2012 WISE Prize for Education at the WISE Summit in Doha, Qatar. WISE Stands for

World Innovation Summit for Education. The Satya Bharati School Programme, an Initiative of Bharati Foundation also won a special award in WISE

Summit 2012.

982. Indian Person Smitha Singh appointed as a member of Global Development Council in America. The council was created by Barack Obama in 2012.

983. Indian Person Sunder Pichai Appointed as Chief of Google's Android Arm.

984. Indian Person Venkatesh Mannar was honored by highest National award of Canada - 'Officer of the Order of Canada'.

985. Indian President Pranab Mukharji and Mauritius Prmie minister Navin Chandra Ramgoolam signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the area

of health, medicine ,tourism.

986. Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh visited Berlin, capital city of Germany.

987. Indian Railways decided to reduce window for advance reservation of tickets to 60 days from 120 days previously.

988. Indian Railways to set up 1000 MW Thermal Power Plant in Nabinagar, Bihar in a Joint Venture with NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation).

989. Indian Sand Artist Sudarshan Patnaik won gold medal at 12th International Sand Art Competition in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

990. Indian Scientist U.R. Rao, who led the country's space programme between 1984 and 1994, has become the first Indian to be inducted into the

prestigious Satellite Hall of Fame of USA,

991. Indian Signed an agreement with World Bank for assistance of US$ 70 million for Financing of Health System Development and Reform Projects in

Karnataka .

992. Indian Steel Tycoon Lakhsmi Nivas Mittal awarded with Special Sikh Award for his contribution in Setting up a Large Scale Oil Refinery in Punjab.

993. Indian Woman Basketball team beat magnolia to win first FIFA Asian basketball championship organized in Doha (Qatar).

994. Indian and Maldivian armies conducted fourth joint Military exercise named EKUVERIN-12.

995. Indian artist Anup Mathew Thomas is among five winners of popular Dubai's Abraaj Group Art Prize for artists from the Middle East, North Africa and

South Asia.

996. Indian boxer Shiva Thapa won gold in Asian Boxing Championship Organized in Jordan.

997. Indian origin scientist Venkatesh Mannar awarded by Order of Canada by Canada Government.

998. Indian railways completed its 160 years of operations. India's first train was operated on April 16, 1853 between Chatrapati Shivaji terminus and

Thane.

999. Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik was recently awarded Moscow choice prize for creating a sand sculpture of Lord Ganesh at World sand art

championship 2013, Russia.

1000. Indian sign a pact with Malaysia for co-operation in exploration of Renewable Energy Sources.

1001. Indian signed TIEA (Tax Information Exchange Agreement) With Lichtenstein. Lichtenstein's ambassador Madam Dorris Frick signed on Behalf of her

country.

1002. Indian's Akash Ballistic Missile with Range of 25 Km.

1003. Indian-American Physician Ami Bera became third indian to win US Congressional Election form California in a close competition.

1004. Indira Gandhi National Unity Award 2011 given to Lyricist Guljar.

1005. Indira Gandhi National women's university Opened in Raibarelli, Uttar Pradesh

1006. Indira Gandhi Super National Thermal Power Plant has been started in Jhajjar, (Haryana).

1007. Indonesia's Tommy Sugiarto won Singapore Open tournament beating Thailand's Bunsak Ponasana.

1008. Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI) is to be made a Government Owned Corporation by increasing Government's share to 55.5%.

1009. Infosys is the First Indian IT Company to to trade on NYSE Euronext, London and Paris Markets.

1010. Inna Shevchenko, a Ukranian activist has been given political asylum by France.

1011. Intercepter Vessel 'C-154 'delpoyed by Indian Coast Guard in Mumbai.

1012. Interceptor Missile Shield, meant to save NCR (Delhi and National Capital Region) from Ballistic Missile Attacks has been successfuly tested.

1013. International Bio-Energy Summit held in New Delhi by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).

1014. International Data Group (IDG) awarded UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) with Visionary Application of Information Technology Award.

1015. International Maritime Defence exhibition and Conference - Asia 2013 was organized in Singapore. It's an international Maritime Exhibition show

organized on a interval of every two years.

1016. International Meet of Chief Justices of 60 participating countries organized in Lucknow.

1017. International Tennis Federation announces world Champions for 2012. The award Given to Novak Djokovic of Serbia in Male Category and Serena

Williams of USA in Females.

1018. Internet Company Microsoft corporation launched 8.1 version of its popular Windows Operating system software.

1019. Internet search engine Yahoo announced to buy popular Blogging App 'Tumblr' in a USD 1000 Million Deal.

1020. Iran Creates a New Satellite Named "Nahid".

1021. Iran Tested its Gadar Missile of range 200 KM in bay of Oman.

1022. Iran and western powers (European Union) held an unsuccessful meet for demystifying Iran's controversial Nuclear Program to ensure that Iran's

Nuke energy will not be used in creating Nuclear Weapons.

1023. Iran recently deployed warship "Jamran -2" in Caspian Sea.

1024. Ireland government approved Abortion Bill that allows Abortion Only in case of critical danger of life.

1025. Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Argentina is the 266th pope of catholic church.

1026. Jack Lew appointed as a United States Secretary of the Treasury.

1027. Jackie Shroff Becomes the Brand Ambassdor of Bitia Bachao Movement in Bihar.

1028. Jacob Zuma Re-elected African National Congress Leader.

1029. Jai Singh Sekhon Appointed New Lokpal of Punjab.

1030. Jaideep Sarkar is India's new Ambassador to Israel.

1031. James C Morgan Humanity Award given to Infosys Founder Narayan Murthy.

1032. Jang Jong Nam is the new defence minister of East Asian country North Korea.

1033. Japan Conflict with China Over Senkaku Island in East China Sea.

1034. Japan Provided Rs. 11000 Cr loan to India for creation of Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) between Mumbai and Delhi.

1035. Japan agreed to supply amphibious planes US - 2 to India. Amphibious planes can work in both air and water.

1036. Japan recently boosted its defence budget for the First time in ten years.

1037. Japan to provide a loan of Five Billion USD for sponsoring the Corridor between Delhi and Mumbai named Western Dedicated Freight Corridor.

1038. Japan's Mount Fuji has been included in UNESCO world Heritage Sites List. Japan has total 16 UNESCO world Heritage Sites.

1039. Japanese Takihiko Nakao is appointed as new Chief of Manila (Philippines) based Asian Development Bank (ADB).

1040. Japenese Takehiko Nakao is appointed as new Chairman of Asian Develop Bank (ADB). Asian Development bank is headquartered in Manila

(Philippines).

1041. Jawed ludin, the Deputy Prime minister of Afghanistan visited India.

1042. Jnanpith Award 2010 Given to Chandrashekhara Kambar, a Kannada Author.

1043. Joaquim Barbosa, first non-white president of the supreme of court of Brazil.

1044. John Brennan appointed as chief of CIA (Central Intelligence Agency).

1045. John Dramani Mahama re-elected the president of Ghana.

1046. John Kerry to be Appointed USA's new Foreign Minister (Secretary of State) replacing Hilary Clintan.

1047. Joint Military Exercise of America and South Korea named "Key Resolve" in Seoul, South Korea.

1048. Joint Military Exercise of India and Bangladesh Sampreeti III organised in Malpura Droping Zone, Agra.

1049. Jorge Mario Bergoglio selected as new 266th pop of Roman Catholic Church in Vetican City .

1050. Jugal Kishore Mohapatra is appointed as new chief secretary of Odisha.

1051. Justice B. Subhashan Reddy became Lokayukta of Andhra Pradesh.

1052. Justice D.H.Waghela is appointed as the Chief justice of Karnataka High Court .

1053. Justice Mukul Mudgal Committee Submitted its Report over Reforms Needed in Anti-Doping Programmes in Country. It Suggested that NADA (National

Anti Doping Agency) should be Freed from Control of Sports Agencies so that it can work more independently and Efficiently.

1054. Kabaddi (December 2012)

India win Kabaddi World Cup 2012 in punjab by Beating Pakistan in Male Category and Malaysia in Females Category.

1055. Kabaddi (November 2012)

Pakistan Kabaddi Team won Asian Championship in Punjab, Pakistan after Indian Team walked out of ground due to Indian Coach was

punished with Green Card.

1056. Kalyan Sen Gupta is appointed as the chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court.

1057. Kapil Sibal is the New Law Minister of India. Note that he is also the Communication and Information Technology Minister of India.

1058. Karnataka Beat Uttar Pradesh to win Rangaswamy Cup Hockey Tournamnent.

1059. Karnataka Government started a New Health Awareness Helpline "Arogya Vani".

1060. Kaushik Basu, an Indian economist and academic appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Economist of the World Bank.

1061. Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy won United Nation's Public Service award for his Mass Contact Program and his actions for addressing

grievances of people of Kerala.

1062. Khil Raj Regmi Former Chief Justice of Nepal selected as new Prime Minister of Nepal .

1063. King of Spain, Juan Carlos Visits India.

1064. Kishan Kant Pal is appointed as new Governor of Meghalaya.

1065. Krishan Kumar Natarajan is appointed new chief of NASSCOM.

1066. Krishna Chaudhary is appointed as new chief of NDRF (National Disaster Relief Force) and Civil Defence.

1067. Kulandei Francis, an Indian Social Activist who received Ramon Magsaysay Award 2012.

1068. Kundankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamilnadu started working after Green signal from supreme Court. There were obligations regarding safety

measures of this Plant but they have been cleared and allowed to start operations.

1069. Kunnath pharmaceuticals given Platinum Technology Award 2012.

1070. Kushal singh is the new chief of National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)

1071. Kyoto Award 2012 given to Gayatri Chakrawarti for contribution in Arts and Literature.

1072. Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award 2013 given to Usen Bolt .

1073. Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year award 2013 given to Jessika Ennis .

1074. Law Trob University Global Citizenship Award given to India's Amitabh Bachchan by Law Trob University of America .

1075. Lawreus Sports Awards 2013

1076. Li Keqiang Elected new premier of people's republic of China.

1077. Li keqiang is appointed as 7th President of China.

1078. Liberian Prez Alan Joseph Sirleaf given Indira Gandhi Prize for peace, disarmament and development 2012 for Working towards Empowerment of

Women.

1079. Lieutanant Commander Abhilash Tommy first Indian to complete Marine journey around the world.

1080. Listening in : the secret height house recording of john F. Kennedy written by Ted Widmer and Caroline Kennedy.

1081. Los Angeles City Council has given 'City Proclamation Award 2013' to Anupam Kher.

1082. M B Shah Committeee Submitted Its report on Illegal Mining operations in Goa. Afterwards, Supreme Court stopped all Mining Operation in Goa.

1083. M F Farooqui took charge as the secretary of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).

1084. MTNL (Mahanagar Telecom Nigam Limited) started video call facility.

1085. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan started Kanya Abhibhavak Pension Scheme for providing Rs. 500 Monthly pension to Girl Child

Parents.

1086. Madhya Pradesh First State in country to implement E- Muster scheme for better management of MNREGA (Mahatama Gandhi National Rural

Employment Guarantee Act).

1087. Madhya Pradesh Government declared its Mission Olympic - 2020 for preparing state's youngsters for upcoming Olympics - 2020 Games.

1088. Madhya Pradesh Government started two new awards - Mahatama Jyotiba Phule (in Social Service) and Savitri Bai Fule (Education).

1089. Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan made it necessary to include a chapter from Shrimad Bhagvad Gita in School Curriculam.

1090. Madhya Pradesh government expanded its ambitious Atal Jyoti scheme for meeting electricity requirements in the state.

1091. Madhya Pradesh government expanded its ambitious Atal Jyoti scheme for meeting electricity requirements in the state.

1092. Mahamayi written by Chadrasekhar Kambar

1093. Maharaj Krishan Kaushik appointed as men's hockey team's coach .

1094. Maharaj Krishan Kaushik is appointed as Indian men's hockey Team coach.

1095. Major Abup J. Manjali of the Rashtriya Rifles awarded by Kirity Chakra for his extraordinary bravery efforts in country terrorist operations in Jammu and

Kashmir.

1096. Malala Awarded by Semon de Beber honour in Russia.

1097. Malala Yousafzai got Tipperary international peace prize by Ireland Government.

1098. Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani school girl and education activist from Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, is the youngest nominee for the Nobel

Peace Prize in history after she promoted Girls Education in Taliban Terrorists affected region.

1099. Malayalam Film Colour of Sky got nominated for Oscar Awards 2012.

1100. Malayalam Poetess Sugatha Kumari has been honored by Saraswati Samman 2012 for her Poetry Collection Manalezhuthu.

1101. Malayalam language has been given status of Classical Language by the union government. Malayalam is now 4th classical language of South India

along with Kannada, Tamil and Telugu.

1102. Malaysian Li Chang Wei beat Japanese Kenichi Tago to win Indian Open Super Series badminton Tournament 2013.

1103. Malaysian writer Tan Twng Eng won "The Man Asian Literary Prize 2013" for his book 'The Garden of Evening Mist'.

1104. Malkhamb is declared as state sport of Madhya Pradesh.

1105. Mallikarjun Kharge is the New Railways Minister of India.

1106. Mangolia declraed Non-nuke nation despite being situated in between two huge nuclear powers - Russia and China.

1107. Manik Sarkar selected as new Chief Minister of Tripura .

1108. Manila (Philippines) based ADB (Asian Development Bank) expects a GDP growth rate of 6 % in 2013 - 14 and 6.5 % in 2014 -15 for India in its Asian

Development Outlook 2013 Report.

1109. Manipur's 'Iron Lady' Irom Sharmila Compleat 12 years of indefinite fast For demand of repeal of the Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA).

1110. Manoj Kumar honored with Lifetime achievement award 2012 in 5th Nashik Film Festival.

1111. Maricheeka written by Rajan Kapoor

1112. Matt Prior is named as England's cricketer of the year 2012 - 13.

1113. Matura Refinery Won Platinum award in 13th Greentech Awards 2012.

1114. May 08 is Red Cross Day.

1115. May 1 is International Labor Day. It is also Maharashtra and Gujarat Day as these states were created on Aug 1, 1960 after dividing Bombay

Presidency.

1116. May 11 is National Technology Day.

1117. May 12 is International Nurses Day.

1118. May 22 is International Bio-Diversity Day.

1119. May 31 is No Tobacco Day.

1120. Meeting of Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Iron Idrisov and Indian foreign Minister held in New Delhi on Nuclear Energy and other areas of mutual

interest.

1121. Meeting of Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Iron Idrisov and Indian foreign Minister held in New Delhi on Nuclear Energy and other areas of mutual

interest.

1122. Member countries of UN Environment meet in Doha (Qatar’s Capital)agreed to increase the time period of Kyoto Protocols to 2020.

1123. Milos Zeman become Czech Republic's first elected President Thought direct elections.

1124. Ministry of Civil Aviation created a Committee under Ravindra Dholakia for analysis of Operations of Air India.

1125. Ministry of Overseas Affairs has Started a Pension and Life Insurance fund scheme called Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana (MGPSY) for the

Overseas Indian workers having Emigration Check Required (ECR) passports. Scheme will enable them to Save for their Return and Resettlement (R&R),

Save for their old age and Obtain a Life Insurance cover against natural death during the period of coverage.

1126. Ministry of Women and Cuild Development started a Programme called Saksham to educate Adolescent Boys about Gender Sensitivity and Moral

Behaviour.

1127. Miss India Awards 2013 -

Miss India World (1st Position) - Navneet Kaur Dhillon

Miss India Earth (1st Runner-Up) - Sobhita Dhulipala

Miss India International (2nd Runner up) - Zoya Afroz

1128. Miss USA Olivia Culpo has been crowned miss Universe 2012 in USA.

1129. Mittu Chandilya is the CEO and Ratan Tata Appointed as Chief Advisor of New Airline called - Air Asia India.

1130. Mohammad Irfan Abdullah Rehman who recently visited India is the Chief Election Commissioner Of Mauritius.

1131. Mohan Peiris is the new Chief Justice of Sri Lanka.

1132. Mohd. Nasheed (former President of Maldives) took political asylum in Indian Embassy.

1133. Mukundra Hills tiger reserve in hadoti (Rajasthan) is noted by state government as the third tiger reserve of the state.

1134. Muradian Khalmuratov won gold medal in Asean Cycling championship 2013.

1135. My Dear Bapu written by Gopal Krishn Gandhi.

1136. My Tryst With Justice by P N Bhagwati.

1137. Myanmar's Navy Chief Thura Thet Swe Visited India.

1138. N N Vohra re-appointed as Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.

1139. N R Vasan has been appointed as new chief of NIA (National Investigation Agency).

1140. NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) approved assistance of Rs. 500 crores for development works Assam state.

1141. NABARD(National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development) Provided Rs. 400 Crore Loan to Punjab to cultivate its Dairy Sector.

1142. NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) has discovered two earth like planets named Kepler - 62f and Kepler - 62e. They also

discovered a new giant galaxy called HFLS3.

1143. NTPC Set Up Simhadri Super Thermal Power Station in Andhra Pradesh.

1144. Naina Lal Kidwani Appointed as the first Women President of Federatio of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

1145. Najeeb Rajak Re-appointed as Prime Minister of Malaysia.

1146. Nameerakapam Chinkheingaba is the youngest mount everest climber from North - East region of India.

1147. Narendra Kumar verma is Appointed as new chief of ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation).

1148. Narendra Modi re-elected the Chief Minister of Gujarat.

1149. Naresh Fernandes won the Shakti Bhatt First Book prize 2012 for his Book Taj Mahal Foxtrot : The Story of Bombay's Jazz Age.

1150. Naresh Saxena and Om Thanvi awarded by Shamsher Awaed.

1151. National Fertilizers Limited (NFL)'s Panipat Unit has been given the best Safety Award by National Safety Council (Mumbai).

1152. National Hockey 2013 - In Senior Category - Haryana Beat Railways and in Junior Category - Haryana Beat Madhya Pradesh to win the tournaments.

1153. National Sub - Junior Hockey Tournament 2013 - Odisha win Boys title by beating Jharkhand and Haryana won Girls' Title by beating Madhya Pradesh.

1154. National Tansen Award for Excellence in Classical Music has been Given to Rajan and Sajan Mishra.

1155. National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), the largest power utility of India was awarded the most Efficient Maharatna-in Manufacturing for the year

2012 award by Stock Magazine at 4th DSIJ Awards.

1156. National Tourism Award 2011-12 has given to State Andhra Pradesh for sustainable development in the tourism sector.

1157. National Urban Livelihoods Mission (Rashtriya Shahri Ajeevika Mission) to be started in 12th Five Year Plan to take place of Swaran Jayanti Shahri

Rojgar Yojana.

1158. Navneet Kaur Dhillon won the crown of 'Ponds Femina Miss India World 2013 '.

1159. Neiphiu Rio of Naga People's Front party is appointed as new chief Minister of Nagaland.

1160. Nepal's President Ram Baran Yadav Visited India.

1161. Nepali TV host Ravi Lamichhane set up a Guinness world record by hosting a TV show for 62 hours consecutively.

1162. Nepali social worker Pushpa Basnet has won 2012's CNN Hero of the Year prize.

1163. New State Symbols announced by Bihar Government -

State Bird - Sparrow

State Flower - Marigold

State Animal - Ox

State Tree - Peepal

1164. New Delhi recently hosted for the first time The ASEAN India Commemorative Summit.

1165. New Indian Coast Guard Interceptor Boat C - 425 was commissioned at Paradip, Odisha.

1166. New Russian built Warship INS Trikand has been inducted into Indian Navy.

1167. New Techology Boeing Posidon - 8 I (P - 8 i) with Anti Submarine warfare capacity has been included in Indian Navy.

1168. New Version of Economical Tablet Aakash 2 Launched.

1169. New Zealand Cricketer Martin Guptil honoured with Sir Richard hedley Medal for excellent performance.

1170. New constitution approved in Southern African country Zimbabwe.

1171. New high Courts in North Eastern States -

Meghalaya High Court - Meena Kumari is Chief Justice

Manipur High Court - Mohan Sapre is Chief Justice

Tripura - Deepak Gupta is the Chief Justice

1172. Newly Appointed Lieutenant Governors -

Najeeb Jung - Delhi

A K Singh - Andaman and Nicobar

Virendra Kataria - Puducherry

1173. Nicolas Maduro is appointed as president of new president of south American country Venezuela.

1174. Nicolas Maduro is appointed as the new president of Venezuela.

1175. Nigeria Won African Cup of Nations Football Tournament By beating Burkina Faso in Soweto, South Africa.

1176. Nikhil Kumar appointed as new governor of Kerala .

1177. Nikhil Kumar is the new Governor of Kerala.

1178. Ninth Meeting of Chief Justices of SAARC Nations (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) was held in Thimphu, Capital of Bhutan.

1179. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma became the first women President of the African Union Commission (AUC).

1180. Noble Prizes 2012 -

British Scientist John B. Gurdon and Japanese Scientist Shinya Yamanaka won 2012 Nobel Prize for Medicine.

Serge Haroche and David Wineland won the 2012 Nobel Prize for Physics.

US Scientists Robert Lefkowitz and Brian Koblika won the Nobel Prize 2012 in Chemistry.

Chinese Author MO Yan won the Nobel Prize 2012 in Literature.

Alvin E. Roth and Lloyd S. Shapley were Given the 2012 Nobel Prize in Economics.

European Union has been given Nobel Prize 2012 for Peace.

1181. North Korea successful launch of long-range rocket namerd UNHA - 1 with range of about 6000 KM.

1182. North Railway created largest tunnel of Country from Banihal to Kanjikund in Jammu Kashmir with total length of 11.215 kms.

1183. North and South Korea resume mutual trade in disputed Kaesong Business Park.

1184. Norway and Denmark set up their embassies in Burma (Myammar).

1185. Noted Assamese writer Indira Goswami was posthumously (After Passing Away) awarded Assom Ratan Award by President Pranab Mukherjee.

1186. Noted Indian scientist Dr. CNR Rao has been conferred with China's Top science award for his important contribution in boosting Sino-India scientific

cooperation.

1187. Novelist Yogita Yadav and Poet Arunabh Saurabh have been honored by Jnanpith (Read as Gyanpeeth) Nav lekhan Award 2013.

1188. Novelist kiran nagarkar and businessman Babasahed Kalyani were conferred the prestigious 'Bundesverdienstkreuz',Germany's Cross of the Order of

Merit, for their contributions to Indo-German relations.

1189. November 11 - National Education Day (Birthday of A P J Abdul Kalam)

1190. November 20 - Universal Children's Day

1191. Number 166 launched by UPA Government for implementation of mobile governance.

1192. OBC Creamy Layer Income Limit has been increased from 4.5 Lakh To 6 Lakh. Now those OBC Candidates with family income upto 6 Lakh will have

benefits of reservation in jobs in Government enterprises.

1193. OBC Creamy Layer Income Limit has been increased from 4.5 Lakh To 6 Lakh. Now those OBC Candidates with family income upto 6 Lakh will have

benefits of reservation in jobs in Government enterprises.

1194. October 11 - International Day of the Girl Child celebrated first time in 2012.

1195. October 2 (Birthday of Mahatama Gandhi) - United Nations Non-Violence Day.

1196. October 24 - United Nations Day. In 1971, UN General Assembly declared it as an International Holiday.

1197. Odisha govt announces Agriculture loan at two per cent interest to farmers.

1198. Olympic bronze medalist Yogeshwar Dutt became brand ambassador of Haryana Health Department.

1199. One Consensus Society in Uttarakhand started an Initiative named "Ek Mutthi Beej Sahyog" to help farmers whose land and crops were affected

during recent monstrous natural disasters in the state.

1200. Onno Ruhl, a Dutch person appointed as world bank's country Director In India.

1201. Operation Samna is the Joint Operation of Jharkhand Police and CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) against Naxalis.

1202. Operation Aswamegh started by Gujarat government to help people in case of stolen vehicles.

1203. Operation Aswamegh started by Gujarat government to help people in case of stolen vehicles.

1204. Operation Rahat is name Indian Air Force's Operation for saving people trapped in huge natural disaster in Uttarakhand. While Indian Army named

their operation as "Surya Hopes".

1205. Oprah Winfrey, an American media proprietor, talk show host and actress has been named as most powerful celebrity by Forbes Magazine.

1206. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in its report Titled "Looking to 2060", said that India's GDP will grow at an average

rate of 4.9% from 2011 to 2060.

1207. Others (January 2013)

Oldest Marathon Runner of world Fauja Singh (101 year old) retired after Hong Kong marathon.

1208. Padma Awards 2012

Padma Vibhushan - Raghunath Mohapatra(sculptor), S Haider Raza (Painter), Yash Pal (Physicist), Roddam Narasimha (soace scientist).

Padma Bhushan - Sharmila Tagore, Rajesh Khanna, Jaspal Singh Bhatti, Rahul Dravid, Abdul Rashid Khan and 19 Others

Padam Shri - total 80 recepients

1209. Pakistan Conferred its highest Civil Award 'Nishan - e - Pakistan' to Chinese President Li Keqiang during his recent visit to Pakistan.

1210. Pakistan National Assembly completed its tenure for the first time in history. Nawaj Sharif became new Prime Minister for the Third Time.

1211. Pakistan tested the Hatf-V nuclear-capable ballistic missile with a range of 1,300 km.

1212. Pakistan to have "Right to Reject" Option in General Elections for the first time. If 51% candidates choose "none of these"option than there will be re-

election on that seat.

1213. Pakistani Social Activist Malala Yousufzai selected for UNA - USA's Global Leadership award called 'Champions for global change'.

1214. Palanisamy Sathasivam is appointed as the new (40th) Chief Justice of India.

1215. Palestine won a historic UN General Assembly vote which will upgrade its status to Non-Member Observer State.

1216. Pandit Ravishanker has been Honored with Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award 2012 after his demise.

1217. Parliament Speakers of SAARC Countries Sixth Meet held in Islamabad, Pakistan.

1218. Parthasarathi Shome has been appointed as the advisor to Finance Minister P Chidambaram.

1219. Paulo Portas, the foreign Minister of Portugal Visited India .

1220. Paulo Portas, the foreign Minister of Portugal Visited India .

1221. Pavan Kumar Bansal appointed as a Union Minister of Railway.

1222. Pearlman Award 2013 for Business plan competition has given to Indian American Venkat Jonla and John Mathews.

1223. Pension Sector opened for Foreign Direct Investment with 26% FDI Investment Cap.

1224. People of Falkland Islands choose to stay with Britain over argentina as result of a democratic Poll.

1225. Perihelion the recent cosmic incident in which the Earth came nearest to the sun.

1226. Peter Hassan, the Consul for Russian Federatiobn (Federation) and Advisor for FICCI has been chosen for Argentina's Highest Civil Award, Order De

Mayo. It Means Officer of The Order.

1227. Planning Commission expresses its views on expected Growth Rate during 12th five year plan and said that it could be lowered to 7 % from current

projection of 8 %.

1228. Planning Commission of India launched IBIN (India Backbone Implementation Network) for effective implementation of its core programs and policies

during 12th Five Year Plan (2012 - 17).

1229. Planning Commission reduced GDP Growth Rate Target in 12th five year plan to 8.2 % (9 % Earlier).

1230. Pradeep Kumar Sinha appointed as Secretary in the Ministry of Power (Energy).

1231. Pranab Sahay, a 1975 batch IPS Officer is appointed New Chief of CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force).

1232. Premlata Aggarwal, an Indian Mountaineer scaled Australia's Highest Peak named Courses Pyramid (16024 Feet). She has already Scaled Highest

Peak in the world Mount Everest in 2011.

1233. President Pranab Mukherjee appointed Sanjay Kishan Kaul as the New Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court.

1234. President Pranab Mukherjee gave National Youth Awards 2013 to 27 people and One Organization.

1235. President Pranab Mukherjee gave Sangeet Natak Academy Fellowships (Academy Ratna) awards - N. Rajam (Violinist), T H Vikku Vinyakaram

(Percussionist), Ratan Thiyam (Playwright).

1236. President conferred the honorary rank of General of the Indian army on General Gaurav Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana.

1237. President of Egypt, Mohammad Morsi visited India.

1238. President started postal ticket for the honor of famous Islamic expert Mahmud Hassan.

1239. President's Rule applied in Jharkhand after appeal of governor Saiyad Ahmad.

1240. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Gave Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize 2011 - More for Excellence in for Science and Technology to Total 11 Scientists.

1241. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh laid down the foundation stone for India's first Defence university called Indian National Defence University (INDU) in

Gurgaon, Haryana.

1242. Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Public Administration was given to Sikkim State for its work In rural development.

1243. Prime Minister's Economy Advisory Council (PMEAC) led by C. Rangrajan decrease its the GDP Growth forecast to 6 % from 6.7% Earlier.

1244. Prince Philippe has been sworn in as king of Western European country Belgium.

1245. Pro Jon Love of Britain's Exeter University has created an oil with Bacteria named E Coli that is very identical in properties to the Bio-Diesel and can be

used as a replacement of it.

1246. Punjab Assembly Speaker Charanjeet Singh Atwal has been given a special award by a UK Firm Asian Guild for his contribution in promoting Basic

Education in Punjab.

1247. Punjab Assembly Speaker Dr. Charanjit Singh Atwal got Asian Guild award.

1248. Punjab Government decided to expand Bhai Kanhaiya Bima Yojana to provide 1.5 Lakh insurance cover to all its citizens.

1249. RBI (Reserve Bank of India) banned import of Gold keeping in view the increasing pressure on Rupee against international currencies specially US

Dollar.

1250. RBI Directs all banks to issue new Cheque Books for all Customers from New Year 2013. The new cheque book will be CTS - 2010 Compliant. CTS

Means Cheque Truncation System. CTS Will enable fast and secure Clearing of Cheques as Cheque's Electronic Image will be transferred for clearing

and not the actual Cheque. it will make Clearing Fast and Secure.

1251. RBI Extends last date for implementation of CTS - 2010 (Cheque Truncation System) to July 31 from Mar 31, 2013 initially.

1252. RBI Rates as On July 15, 2013 ->

Repo Rate -> 7.25%,

Reverse Repo - 6.25%

Bank Rate - 10.25%

CRR (Cash Reserve Ratio) 4%

SLR (Statutory Liquidity ratio) - 23 %

Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate - 10.25%

1253. RBI changed terms of FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act) to enable FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) in Retail Sector.

1254. RBI decided to stop production of Rs. 10/- Notes. Coins of same denomination to be used from now onwards.

1255. RBI defer the implementation of CTS (Cheque Truncation System) till April 2013.

1256. RBI extended deadline for issuance of new standard cheques by 3 month from March 31 2013..

1257. RBI in its Monetary and Credit Policy 2013 - 14, expected a growth rate of 5.7 % for 2013 - 14 and it decided to increase the loan limit for Micro and

Small enterprises (MSEs) in the services sector from 2 crore to 5 crore per borrower.

1258. RBI issued new regulations for Credit Default Swap (CDS) in corporate Bonds.

1259. RBI makes it manadatory to have a net worth of Rs. 500 Crore and at least 25% branches in rural areas for a new Bank license.

1260. RBI postponed Basel - 3 implementation by three months to 01 April, 2013.

1261. RBI presented its report titled - "Trends and Progress of banking - 2012". It highlighted the fact that Increasing number of NPAs (Non-Performing

Assets) may put banking system under pressure in near future.

1262. RBI sets up Committee for promoting Financial Inclusion called FIAC (Financial Inclusion Advisory Committee) under Deputy Governor K Chakrobarty.

1263. RBI signed a bilateral Swap Arrangement with the Bank of Japan for swapping of the local currencies.

1264. Rachna Samagra Award for 2012 has been given to Kahsinath (hindi), Lakshminandan Bora (Assamese), Ashok Mitran (Tamil), Mohanjeet (Punjabi)

1265. Radha Dubey from Raysen District and Pandajheer village received 'Best Farmer Award'.

1266. Radha Krishan Mathur is the new Defence secretary of India.

1267. Raghav Juneja became youngest Indian to climb Mount Everest at the age of 15 Years.

1268. Raha Moharak is the first Saudi Arabian lady to climb Mount Everest.

1269. Railways revised its refund rules under which in the case of cancellation of tickets, passengers will have to present their confirmed tickets at least 48

hours before the journey instead of existing 24 hours to get the maximum refund.

1270. Rajan Bharati Mittal is the new chief of ICC India (International Chamber of Commerce).

1271. Rajasthan Cabinet Approves Creation of a upper house in State (Vidhan Parishad). Rajasthan will be seventh state in country to have bicameral

legiuslature (Vidhan Sabha (Lower House) and a Vidhan Parishad (Upper House)). At National Level, Vidhan Sabha is counterpart of Lak Sabha and

Vidhan Parishad is counter part of Rajya Sabha. Other Six States with a Vidhan Parishad are Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharshtra,

Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir.

1272. Rajasthan Govt. Started Bio-diversity project phase 2 for preserving state bird 'Godawan'.

1273. Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) awarded E-India Award for its Online Application Submission portal.

1274. Rajasthan Sahity aAcademy gave its Annual Sahitya awards to 26 People. Famous Meera Award was given to Author Bhawani Singh.

1275. Rajasthan's Kalisindh Thermal power Plant's cooling tower is highest cooling tower in the world (202 Meter).

1276. Rajeev Sahare is appointed as India's envoy to Maldives.

1277. Rajeev Takru appointed as finance secretary in Finance Ministry.

1278. Rajendra Kumar appointed Chief of Uttar Predesh Council of Agricultural Research (UPCAR).

1279. Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman P J Kurien elected as chief of Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD).

1280. Rakesh Mishra appointed as Director General of Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Ministey of urban Development.

1281. Rangaswamy Srinivasan, a well known Indo-American Inventor has been nominated by barack Obama for the prestigious USA National Medal for

Technology and Innovation.

1282. Ravi Mathur, a 1979 Batch IAS Officer Appointed as Secretary in Disinvestment Department.

1283. Ravi Shankar gets Lifetime Achievement Grammy award.

1284. Reserve Bank OF India (RBI) nominated Nachiket Madhusudan Mor as the Director of the Central Board of RBI.

1285. Retd. Lieutenant Colonel Kartar Singh has been awarded by 'First Citizen of Indian Army' Honor.

1286. Retired Lieutenant General Nirbhay Sharma is appointed as new Governor of Arunachal Pradesh.

1287. Retirement fund body EPFO is to pay an interest rate of 8.5 percent on provident fund deposits for 2013-14 to its over five crore subscribers, it's the

same as that provided in 2012-13.

1288. Return to India Written by Shoba Narayan.

1289. Revised Food security Bill has been cleared by Cabinet. It gives legal entitlement to 67 % Population of country (75 % Rural and 50 % Urban) under

the PDS (Public Distributed Scheme). The beneficiary will get 5 KG of rice, Wheat or Coarse every month at Rs. 3, Rs. 2, Re 1 respectively.

1290. Rolf Heuer, the Director General of European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) recently Visited India.

1291. Ronnie O'Sullivan (UK) beats Barry Hawkins (UK) In World Snooker Championship 2013 held in Sheffield, UK.

1292. Roshan Vagary is appointed as Home Miniuster of Meghalaya.

1293. Rupesh Kumar won 12th Asian Billiards championship in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

1294. Russia Launched Bion - M as the world's first Bio Satellite from Baikonur launch station in Kazakhstan with Soyuz Rocket.

1295. Russia and China held their joint Naval Exercise called Joint C - 13.

1296. Russia gave political asylum to Edword Snowden, an American computer specialist who worked for the CIA and the NSA and leaked details of several

1296. Russia gave political asylum to Edword Snowden, an American computer specialist who worked for the CIA and the NSA and leaked details of several

top-secret United States and British government mass surveillance programs to the press.

1297. Russia start our biggest navy training in Black ocean and Mediterranean Ocean.

1298. Russian Made INS Tarkash has been Commissioned in the Indian Navy.

1299. Russian Maria Sharapova beats Chinese Li Na to win Stuttgart tennis championship.

1300. Russian Origin Supersonic Fighter Plane 'Mig 29 K' has been included in Indian Navy.

1301. Russian President visit to India during India - Russia Bilateral Summit.

1302. S B Mainak has been appointed as new Managing Director of LIC (Life Insurance Corporation).

1303. S Gopal Krishanan is appointed as Chief of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

1304. S.C. Jameer appointed as new governor of Orrisa.

1305. S.Venkat Mohan, a scientist of Indian Institute of Chemical Technology won National Bioscience Award 2012.

1306. SAARC Countries' (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) Ministerial level meet on poverty was held in Kathmandu (Nepal).

1307. SAARC Nations (South Asian Regional Co-operation association) Ministerial level meet for Poverty Elimination held in Kathmandu, Nepal.

1308. SAARC Nations agreed to enhance target for achieving 22 decided goals by 2015 from 2012 earlier in a ministerial level meet held in Kathmandu,

Nepal.

1309. SBI (State Bank of India) Signed a US $ 2 billion Pact with RDIF (Russian Direct Investment Fund) for Enhancing Mutual Collaboration and Investments.

1310. SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) has allowed mutual funds to accept investor funds in new offers under the new Rajiv Gandhi Equity

Savings Scheme (RGESS) for 30 days, as against a 15-day subscription period in other schemes.

1311. SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) has approved country's first in house funded telecom/IT start up fund 'Startup Village' also called angel

fund of $10 million that could go up to $20 million. Kris Gopalakrishnan Infosys co-founder is the Startup Village chief.

1312. SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) has made it mandatory for Insurance Companies to have a net worth of Min 500 Crores in order to

open branches in Foreign Countries.

1313. Sahitya Academy gave Suryamal Mishran Award 2013 to Idan Singh Bhati for his his collection of poems called "Aankh Hiye Ra Hariyal Sapna".

1314. Sajjan Singh Kothari, the former justice of Rajasthan High court is appointed as Lokayukta of Rajasthan .

1315. Sally Ride (American physicist and astronaut) has been posthumously (After Passing Away) honored by USA's Highest Civil Honor - The Presidential

Medal of Freedom.

1316. Samina Baig has become the first Pakistani woman to scale Mount Everest.

1317. Sandeep Patil appointed as Chairman of Selection Committee of BCCI (Board Of Control For Cricket In India).

1318. Sanjeev Bhatt awarded with Mother Teresa international award by harmony foundation.

1319. Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora Became the First Sikh Ever to be a Member in Assembly of Pakistan's Punjab Province.

1320. Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak given to PK Vinita, Ramya Rajappan and Sangeeta Agrawal.

1321. Sathwik Karnik, an Indian-origin 12 year old boy from Massachusetts has won this year's USA’s National Geographic Bee contest after thorough

testing of his geographic knowledge about lions in Botswana, mountain ranges in Asia and port cities in England.

1322. Saudi Arabia introduced a new law named 'Nitaqat' for reduction of unemployment in the country. It is meant to send back to home the foreign

workers without valid paperwork and permits.

1323. Scientist of IIT Madras developed artificial blood.

1324. Script Writer Salim Khan Honoured with Rashtriya Kishore Kumar Samman.

1325. Second International Buddhist Coclave meet held in Varanasi.

1326. Second International Child Film Festival organized in Kolkata, West Bengal.

1327. Seleulim Reservoir in Goa is to be made free from mines pouring Mangesium and Iron ore into it due to high dependence of nearby areas on this

reservoir.

1328. Senayangwa Chubatoshi Jamir appointed as a Governor of Odisha.

1329. Senior IPS Officer Arun Choudhary has been appointment the chief of Sashastra Seema Bal(SSB).

1330. Sergei Shoigu is the new Defence Minister of Russia.

1331. Shah Rukh Khan Ranked First in Inaugural Forbes India 100 Celebrities' List.

1332. Shah of Saudi Arabia nominated 30 Women in Shura Council for the First time.

1333. Shahrukh Khan Honoured with Brand Laureate Legendary Award Malasia.

1334. Shalini Singh, a Deputy Editor with The Hindu, has been given the Prem Bhatia Award 2013 for Political Reporting.

1335. Shamsher K Sheriff appointed as thew new Secretary General of Rajya Sabha.

1336. Shane Warne, Legendary Australian Bowler has been included in Hall of Fame of ICC (International Cricket Council).

1337. Shantiswarop Bhatnagar Award 2012 given to 11 Scientists by PM Manmohan Singh.

1338. Sharad Arvind Bobde appointed as Chief Justice of Bombay High Court.

1338. Sharad Arvind Bobde appointed as Chief Justice of Bombay High Court.

1339. Sharad Kumar has been appointed as Director General of National Investigation Agency.

1340. Shareen Sharmin Chaudhary is appointed as new and first lady Chairman of parliament of Bangladesh.

1341. Sheikh Jaber Al -Mubarak selected as a new Prime Minister of Kuwait.

1342. Shinzo Abe become Prime Minister of Japan.

1343. Shivshankar Menon, The national Security Advisor Visited Beijing, China to hold talks over Boundary Conflicts and Strategic Issues of Common Interest.

1344. Shooting (December 2012)

Apurvi Chandela win Gold medal national shooting championship.

Rajvardhan Singh win Gold medal in 56th National Shooting Championship in Delhi.

1345. Shrimant Shankardev Award 2008 has been given to actress Sharmila Tagore.

1346. Sikkim Government Started a New Scheme for Providing Pakka Ghar to each of its Citizens.

1347. Singapore Foreign Minister K. Shanmugam visited India.

1348. Singer Hariharan honored with Lata Mangeshkar Samman Alankaran 2013.

1349. Sirpur lake in indore, Madhya Pradesh is to be developed keeping in view its richness in biodiversity.

1350. Sitanshu Yashchandra, a pioneer in Gujarati poetry and literature, has been awarded with the prestigious Kusumagraj national award for his

contribution to Marathi literature.

1351. Sitar Maestro Ravishankar Presented Posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

1352. Six hill forts of Rajasthan are now in UNESCO World Heritage List - Amber, Chittorgarh, Gangron, Jaisalmer, Kumbhalgarh and Ranthambore.

1353. Sixth Mekong-Ganga Meet Cooperation Held in New Delhi.

1354. Social Networking website Facebook launched new search engine 'Graph Search'.

1355. South African Politician Mlambo-Ngcuka is appointed as New chief of UN Women. UN Women is The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the

Empowerment of Women with headquarter in New York, USA.

1356. Spain win Under-21 European Football Championship by beating Italy.

1357. Spanish Rafael Nadal beat Nicol Alamgro rom spain to win hios 8th Barcelona Open Title.

1358. Spanish Rafael Nadal win Madrid Open tournament beating Swiss Stenislas Vavrinka. In woman, USA's Serena Williams beat Russian Maria Sharapova

to win the title.

1359. Spanish Rafael Nadal win Rome Masters tournament beating Swiss Roger Federer. In woman, USA's Serena Williams beat Belarusian Victoria Azarenka

to win the title.

1360. Sparrow Declared State Bird for Delhi.

1361. Sports authority of India sets up maximum age of Coaches for any sport in India as 70. No coach will serve the game after the age of 70.

1362. Squash

Saurav Ghoshal and Joshna Chinappa won Men's and women's titles respectively in 60th National Squash Championship.

Nicol David from Malaysia won her seventh Women's world squash Title beating Laura Massaro of England.

1363. Srinivas Patil is appointed as new Governor of Sikkim by President Pranab Mukherjee.

1364. State Bank of India (SBI) plan to set up 'by-invitation-only' branches under the 'Kohinoor' brand in 20 cities to serve uber-rich clients and NRIs.

1365. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), India's one of leading steel-making 'Maharatna' Public Sector Enterprise has been given SCOPE Award for Best

Practices in Human Resource Management for the year 2011-12 by Preaident Pranab Mukherjee.

1366. Strengthening and restructuring of ICDS (Integrated Child Development Scheme) approved by Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.

1367. Subodh Kumar appointed as chairman of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

1368. Sudha Sharma to be appointed as chief of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).

1369. Sugat Mitra, an Indian Education Analyst awarded by Annual Award of American Scientific Organization Named "Ted".

1370. Sugatha Kumari, a Malayalam poetess has been selected for Saraswati Samman 2012 for her poetry collection named Manalezhuthu.

1371. Sujatha Singh is India's new Foreign Secretary replacing Ranjan Mathai.

1372. Sunil Chopra appointed as new Deputy Mayor of Southwark city of Britain.

1373. Sunil Soni is appointed as new chief of BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards).

1374. Supertech Chief S P Tripathi honoured with Bharat Jyoti Award 2012.

1375. Susi Ganesh, Indian Film Director has received special honour from Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley for his contribution to Indian cinema.

1376. Table Tennis (January 2013)

Shomyajeet Ghosh win National Table Tanis championship award in men's category.

K. Shamini win National Table Tennis championship award in women category.

1377. Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) chief Dhanraj Choudhary has become the first Indian to be elected on the Board of Directors to the

International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF).

1378. Tajikistan Joined WTO (World Trade Organisation) as its 159th Member.

1379. Tamil Nadu decided to implement a 1481 crore Rupees Coastal Disaster Risk Reduction Project with financial assistance from the World Bank and

managed by Tamil Nadu Disaster Management Authority. Also, underground electric lines will be made in the Coastal district of Cuddalore and

Nagapattinam to reduce loss during natural disasters.

1380. Tamil Nadu has proposed to set up a Multi Layer Double Coated Board Plant near Tiruchirapalli as part of state's plans to expand the activities of profit

making state owned Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd.

1381. Tamilnadu State Pollution Control Board started e-monitoring of Noyyal River Water and Pollution Levels upto Orathupalayam Dam.

1382. Tammam salam is appointed the new prime minister of East Mediterranean country Lebanon.

1383. Telecom regulator TRAI tightened the norms for activation of VAS (Value added Services) on Mobiles and made it necessary for operators to take

double confirmation from consumers before activating them and must complete deactivation requests in four hours.

1384. Tennis (December 2012)

International Tennis Federation announces world Champions for 2012. The award Given to Novak Djokovic of Serbia in Male Category and

Serena Williams of USA in Females.

1385. Tennis (January 2013)

Belarusian Victoria Azarenka win Australian Open in women's category after defeting Li Na in final.

Novak Djkovic wins World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi after defeating Nicolas Almagro.

Scottish Andy Murray Retains his Brisbane International Tennis Title after defeating the Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov.

Poland's Azarenka Radwanska beat Slovakia's Cibulkova to win Sydney Open Tennis Tournament 2012 in Sydney, Australia.

Serbian player Djokovic win Australian Open in men's category after defeting Scottish Andy Murray.

Serbia's Yanko Tipsarevic best Spanish player Roberto Bautista to win Chennai Open Tennis Tournament 2012.

Spain win Hopman cup Tennis Tournament by beating Serbia in Australia.

1386. Tennis (November 2012)

Davis Cup 2012 won by Czech Republic beating Spain in Prague.

Delhi wins the National Women's Championship Beating Haryana.

1387. Tennis (October 2012)

Novak Djokovic (Serbia) won Shanghai Open by beating Andy Murray (Scotland).

Novak Djokovic (Serbia) won China Open by beating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (France).

Serena Williams (USA) defeated Russian Maria Sharapova to win WTA Championship.

1388. Tessy Thomas recently reecivd the prestigious Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for her contribution in development of Missile technology of the

country.

1389. The 12th century Ahhichatragarh Fort of Nagaur (Rajasthan) is shortlisted for the prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture.

1390. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) provided a USD 110 million loan to help improve urban services in Jammu and Srinagar.

1391. The book "Mareechika" is written by Dr. Rajan Kapoor .

1392. The 10th Doha conference on Interfaith Dialogue was held in the Doha, Capital of Qatar.

1393. The 20th LAW Commission Established under Chairmanship of Justice D K Jain to be effective till August 2015. LAW Commission is re-constituted every

Three years and was first created in 1955.

1394. The Arctic Council's biennial meet was held in Kiruna, Sweden. In this meet, six new observer nations were included in arctic council including China

and India.

1395. The Asian Development Bank cut India's growth forecast to 5.4 % in 2012-13.

1396. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved setting up of a Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE) Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) that

will act like a share basket of various Central Public Sector Enterprises and each stock would have a fixed weight age in the basket. The move will help

the Government in its disinvestment programs and managing portfolio of various CPSEs altogether.

1397. The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) ranked 80 countries on the basis of living standards. Switzerland is on the top of the list with Nigeria at bottom.

India Ranked 66th in the list.

1398. The Election Commission has made London Olympic medallists Saina Nehwal and M.C Mary Com as its "National icons" to help promote voter

participation in polls.

1399. The Finance Minister P Chidambaram has given a statement "We must create at least 2-3 world sized banks".

1400. The Five Day Centenary session of the Indian Science Congress was held in January 2013 at Kolkata.

1401. The Folded Earth by Anuradha Rai - Best Book award in Indian Fiction Category in 11 Economist Crossword Book Awards.

1402. The French Government Confers the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters on Indian Theatre Personality Ebrahim Alkazi for his contribution to modern

Theatre.

1403. The Ghat Ki Guni Tunnel that link Jaipur with the National Highway No. 11 to Agra was inaugurated by The Prime Minister.

1404. The Gurkha Daughter written by Prajwal Parajuly.

1404. The Gurkha Daughter written by Prajwal Parajuly.

1405. The Indian Navy recently Commissioned INS Saryu, its largest Shore petrol vessel for maritime surveillance in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

1406. The Indian Space Research organisation (ISRO) has slated its first launch of the year, the ocean study spacecraft SARAL, with the help of France.

1407. The Insider View Written by javid Chowdhury.

1408. The King of Style:Michael Jackson is biography of Michael Jackson written by Michael Bush.

1409. The Lost Fragrance written by Amit DasGupta.

1410. The Madhya Pradesh Government set-up a Senior Citizen Commission to look into problems of the elderly in the State.

1411. The Mission Steering Group approved the increase in the monthly paid amount of Anganwadi Workers of Mini Anganwadi Centers from Rs. 1500- to Rs.

2250.

1412. The National Technology Award 2013 was given to Biovet Private Limited, Karnataka for successful commercial production of Bluetongue pentavalent

vaccine and Johne's disease vaccine for the first time in India.

1413. The Ramsar Convention appoints Christopher Briggs as new Secretary General. The Ramsar Convention (The Convention on Wetlands of International

Importance, especially as Waterfowl Habitat) is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable utilization of wetlands. It is named after the

city of Ramsar in Iran, where the Convention was signed in 1971.

1414. The Reserve Bank of India lowered the country's economic growth forecast for the current financial year to 5.7 percent from its earlier projection of 6.5

percent.

1415. The Secret Gardener written by Kalpana Swaminathan.

1416. The Secret of Leadership written by Prakash Ayyar.

1417. The Supreme Court banned all tourist movement in area of Jarawa Tribes' in Anndaman and Nicobar Island.

1418. The Supreme Court recently Suspended all mining operations in Goa.

1419. The U.N. General Assembly approved an Arab-backed resolution calling for a political transition in Syria which is in contradiction with a new U.S.-Russia

effort to end the escalating conflict through a political solution between the Syrian government and opposition to agree to negotiations. Note that the

resolution, which is not legally binding though it can carry moral weight, was approved by a vote of 107-12 with 59 countries absenting from vote.

1420. The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Railways for setting up of an Electric Locomotive Factory at Madhepura, Bihar and a

Diesel Locomotive Factory at Marhowra, Bihar.

1421. The Vijay Kelkar Committee has suggested raising diesel and kerosene rates.

1422. The Wildings Written by Nilanjana roy.

1423. The World Future Energy Summit (WFES) was held in the month of January in Abu Dhabi.

1424. The best film in Golden Globe Award 2012 - Argo

1425. The chief Guest at India's Republic Day for the year 2013 was Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.

1426. The committee headed by the Cabinet Secretary has cleared the proposal to grant Maharatna status for BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited).

1427. The finance ministry constituted a forum under Parthasarathi Shome (advisor to the finance minister)to interact with industry groups on a regular basis

on tax-related issues or disputes and remove their fears of aggressive taxation.

1428. The first-ever north east International Tourism Mart was held in the month of January in Guwahati.

1429. The future of Indian Agriculture written by Y K Alagh.

1430. The government approved creation of a NOFN (National Optical Fibre Network) for connecting all the 2.50 Lakh gram panchayats in country through

Optical cable. Funding for this project will be done through USOF (Universal Service Obligation Fund).

1431. The heart is Nobel written by Ogyen Trinley Dorje.

1432. The huge Rs. 10500 Crore FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) proposal of Swedish Furniture Firm IKEA has been approved by central government.

1433. The people of Falkland Islands chose the stay with Britain over Argentina.

1434. The pity of Partition written by Ayesha Jalal.

1435. The rajasthan Hindi Grantha Academi selected the book named Adhunik Chitrakala ka Itihaas by Ratnakar Vinayak Sahalkar for its prestigious pragya

award.

1436. The second Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony is given to western classical music maestro Zubin Mehta.

1437. The second Trilateral Maritime Security Cooperation meeting between India, the Maldives and Sri Lanka was held in Colombo (Sri Lanka). It focused on

an agreement for greater collaboration and information sharing among their naval forces in the Indian Ocean.

1438. The spring meeting of IMF - World Bank was held in Washington, USA.

1439. The statement 'Multiple roles of RBI create conflict' was given by IMF.

1440. The waverider written by Ajeet Balkrishnan

1441. Thomas Esang Remengesau Re-Elected as President of Palau.

1442. Times of India Film Awards 2013 ->

Best Film - Barfi

Best Film - Barfi

Best Actor - Ranbir Kapoor

Best Actress - Priyanka Chopra

1443. To ensure women's safety, Punjab government strated the Women Armed Special Protection Squads(WASPS) .

1444. To control stem fall in rupee value, SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) has tightened the norms for currency derivatives that allow traders

and investors to take forward views on various currency pairs, including rupee-dollar, as it was being felt that large-scale speculations on their future

movements might be adding to the downward pressure on the Indian currency.

1445. Toyo Ito, a Japanese architect has been given Pritzker Prize 2013 in field of Architecture.

1446. Trilochan Singh Sahni, an Indian Entrepreneur presented Pride Of India Award for his exceptional services to India and Britain.

1447. Tripura Tops the charts in providing employment to its rural people under MNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act).

1448. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj is re-elected as President of Mongolia for second Term.

1449. Tshering Tobgay is the New Prime Minister of Bhutan.

1450. Tulsi Gobard become the First hindu India American person to be elected into US House Of Representatives.

1451. Turkey agreed to work with NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization ) army coalition.

1452. Turkey joined China based SCO (Shanghai Co-operation Organization) as a Dialog Partner.

1453. Two days Chintan Shivir of Congress party organized in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

1454. Two new Judges in Supreme Court - Arvind Kumar Sikri and Sharad Arvind Bobde. Now number of judges in supreme court is 30. Max permissible is

32.

1455. U.P. govt. provide Yash Bharti Award 2013 to Rajendra Yadav (Editor of Hans) ,Chhannu Lala Mishra (Classical Singer ) ,Suresh

Raina(Cricketer),Abhijeet Bhattacharya and Javed Ali (Singer),Ameer Raja Hussain (Artist),Pro. Satyamitra Dubey (Socialogist),Waseem Varelavi

(Shire),Ramkrishna Rajput(Archaeological) , Dr. Sarita Sharma (poet), Vivek Gupta (Hockey Player), Mastram Kapoor (Writer),Mevalal Yadav ,Nar Singh

Yadav and Anshu Tomar(Fight) .

1456. UAE (United Arab Emirates) is the largest capital exporting country according to a report by UNCTAD (United Nations Council for Trade and

Development). It did USD 55 Billion of Investment in foreign markets in the FY 2012 - 13.

1457. UAE's (United Arab Emirates) Etihaad Airways to buy 24 % in India's Airline Jet Airways.

1458. UK became first country to legalize In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Technology for Birth of Babies for families who want to avoid passing on incurable

diseases to their children.

1459. UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development)'s recent world investment report 2013 ranked India as third most preferred

investment destination across world. It ranked China and America at First and Second Place respectively.

1460. UNDESA (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs) launched its world economic situation and prospect 2013 report.

1461. UNSC allowed International African Army for fight against Extremists and Alkayda supporters in Mali, Africa.

1462. US President Barack Obama rated Person of the year by US Magazine Time.

1463. US President Barack Obama recently visited East Asian Country, Myanmar. He met Burmese Prez Thein Sein and Opposition Leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

He is the first US Prez ever to visit Myanmar.

1464. US Vice President Joe Biden visited India.

1465. US singer and songwriter Carole King became the first woman to receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Which is given as a

lifetime achievement in popular music.

1466. USA Based 'American and Pacific Islander' gave Champions of Change award to to Indians Aparna Bhattacharya and Pramila Jaipal .

1467. USA Honoured Myanmar Opposition Leader Aung San Suu Kyi with Reputed USA Congressional Medal.

1468. USA President Barack Obama appoints Indian Person Ranee Ramaswamy to USA's Prestigious National Arts Council.

1469. USA President Barack Obama nominated Indian-American Nisha Biswal as assistant secretary of state for South Asia.

1470. USA Successfully tested its first Human-less Fighter Plane X - 47B.

1471. USA and Russia agree to expand international o-operation for initiating peace process in war-torn western Asian country, Syria.

1472. USA made first completely solar energy operated plane "Solar Impulse" completed its first 2 months long flight.

1473. USA parliament Passed CISPA (Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act) to fight cyber threats by enabling law officials to get access to web data

of private and Public sector firms.

1474. USA's Ex-Im Bank (Export Imprt bank) approved USD 2.1 Billion Loan to India's Reliance Industries.

1475. USA's NASA launched new satellite called IRIS (Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph) for analysis behavior and atmosphere around Sun.

1476. Udipi Ramchandra Rao awarded by Satellite Hall of Fame by ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization).

1477. Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych Visited India.

1478. Under The Rajiv Gandhi Equity Scheme, Investors can invest upto Rs. 50000 for Tax Saving and Other Benefits.

1479. Union Government has planned to create a Rs. 43000 Crore Project called Green Energy Corridor (GEC) to facilitate the flow of renewable energy into

1479. Union Government has planned to create a Rs. 43000 Crore Project called Green Energy Corridor (GEC) to facilitate the flow of renewable energy into

the national grid.

1480. United Arab Emirates' Poet Sihab Ganem awarded Tagore Peace Prize 2012.

1481. United Nation passed 'Arms Trade Treaty for controlling deals of arms in world.

1482. United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Doha City, Qatar.

1483. United Nations has appointed Lecturer of Harvard University, Paul Farmer as special Advisor for Haiti.

1484. United States President Barack Obama nominated 30 Indian Person Vince Girdhari Chhabria as a federal judge on the US District Court for the

Northern District of California.

1485. United kingdom and Scotland to hold a Referendum in end of 2014 about Independence of Scotland. UK's PM David Cameron and Scottish First Minister

Alex Salmond Signed an Agreement for the same.

1486. Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath appointed as the new ex-officio Member of Planning Commission.

1487. Urdu Poet Krishan Kumar Toor presented with Galib Awards 2012.

1488. Urdu poet WASEEM BAREILVI, Hindi poet GOPAL DAS NEERAJ, Ms SHALINI JOSHI were honoured with Kaifi Azmi Award.

1489. Urjit Patel appointed as Deputy Governor of RBI (Reserve Bank of India).

1490. Usain Bolt won the IAAF World Athlete of the year award for the fourth time.

1491. Uttar Pradesh Government Started Hamari Beti Uska Kal Scheme for Welfare of Girls.

1492. Uttar Pradesh government started E-Stamping Scheme for easing up process of submitting fee for registration of property.

1493. Uttar Pradesh started a state-wide campaign to improve family health across state with the name 'Hausla' to deliver accessible health programs and

services and increasing awareness and utilization of health services by families.

1494. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna launched the Mukhyamantri Balika Shiksha Protsahan Yojana by presenting bicycles and cheques to girl

students as a move to encourage the girl child to seek education.

1495. V Narayan Murthy was honoured with Hoover Medal 2012 at the Global Humanitarian Tech Conference in Washington, USA.

1496. V P Haran appointed India's new envoy to Bhutan.

1497. V. Narayan Murthy (Founder of Infosys) has been honoured with the Hoover Medal at Global Humanitarian Technology Conference in Seattle in

Washington.

1498. Vice president Hamid Ansari visited Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam.

1499. Vidhan Sabha Election results in Three North Easten States

Tripura -- Party - MAKPA, Manik Sarkar Appointed as chief minister of Tripura for the consecutive fourth time.

Nagaland -- Party - Naga People's Front, Neiphiu Rio Appointed as chief minister of Nagaland for the consecutive Third time.

Meghalaya - - Party - Congress, Mukul Sangma Appointed as Chief Minister of Meghalaya for the Second Time.

1500. Vietnam's information and communications Minister Nguyen bac son visited India.

1501. Vietnamese Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh visited India.

1502. Vijay Kumar, Olympic Bronze medalist in shooting has been given Best Sportsmen of Defence Services Award, 2012.

1503. Vince Girdhari Chhabaria nominated as judicial post in California by Barack Obama .

1504. Vinod Rai (CAG of India) gets Second Term as UN Audit Panel Chief.

1505. Weight-Lifting (October 2012)

India's Sudhakar Jayant won gold medal at World Masters Weightlifting Championship in Ukraine.

1506. Weigt Lifting (January 2013)

Chandrakant Mali from defence services won 3 gold medals in national weightlifting championship 2012 and broke an eight years old record.

Manpreet Kaur wins Maiden National Title in National Weightlifting Championship.

1507. West Bengal government decided to come out with a social security scheme where people can deposit money and get "decent and proper" returns

after the shocking Multi Crore scam of Sharda Chit Funds.

1508. West Zone won Devdhar Trophy cricket tournament by defeating north zone .

1509. What Young India Wants by Chetan Bhagat.

1510. White label ATM going to start in our country. Meant to be operated by Non-Banking Financial Companies without any Logo.

1511. Willem-Alexander was sworn in as the first Dutch king in more than 120 years after his mother, Queen Beatrix, left the throne.

1512. Women empowered in Kuwait to Become judges.

1513. Women's Tennis Association ranked Serena Williams (USA) as the best Female Tennis player in the world.

1514. Women's Wing being trained in Syrian Army for the first Time.

1515. World Bank Approved a Loan of USD 37 Million for Himachal Pradesh for its ongoing Water-Shed Development Projects.

1516. World Bank has approved a loan of $ 100 million for India's National Housing Bank (NHB) for implementation of a low-income housing programme. The

loan has been granted under the concessional International Development Association window on a long-term basis for 25 years.

1517. World Bank issued its annual climate report titled "Turn down the Heat: Climate Extremes, Regional Impacts, and the Case for Resilience". It warned

1517. World Bank issued its annual climate report titled "Turn down the Heat: Climate Extremes, Regional Impacts, and the Case for Resilience". It warned

that by the end of century the globe will be 4 Degree hotter. Especially in India there will be less rain and more heat by 2050 as the natural resources

such as Underground Water and forests are depleting fast. The issue needs to be addressed at the earliest.

1518. World Bank provided USD 100 million loan to Afghanistan for expanding basic health and essential hospital services in the country.

1519. World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT 2012) Organized in Dubai.

1520. World Economic Forum's Meet held in Haryana, india.

1521. World Food Prize 2012 was awarded to Daniel Hillel, an Israeli Scientist.

1522. World Wrestling Championship to be held in India in 2015.

1523. World bank approved a loan of USD 100 Million for Himachal Pradesh for greenery and Sustainable development in the state.

1524. World bank gave US$500 Million Loan to india for Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan.

1525. World bank gave a USD1.2 Billion Loan to Bangladesh for Renewing its Padma Bridge Project.

1526. World bank to provide Rs. 20000 Crore Loan to Uttar Pradesh.

1527. World boxing council honored Former South African President Nelson Mandela with King of Human Equality award.

1528. World population prospectus 2012 report issued by World health organization stated that India is expected to become world’s most populous country

in 2028 after surpassing china with 1.45 Billion total expected population.

1529. World's fourth largest South Korean Iron Ore firm POSCO's planned $12 billion steel project in Odisha has been signled green by Supreme court of

India after it was abandoned by High court of Odisha. It is said to be India's largest FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) as of now.

1530. World's largest high speed rail line started in China.

1531. Wrestling (November 2012)

National Senior Wretsling Championship won by Haryana.

1532. Wrestling (October 2012)

India won two Bronze medals in world Championship in Canada. Two sisters Geeta Kumari and Babita won the same for India.

1533. Xi Jinping Elected General Secretary of Communist Party of China and President of China.

1534. Yuichiro Miura, a professional Japanese mountaineer set a new record by becoming the oldest climber to reach the summit of Mount Everest at the age

of 80 years.

1535. Z-Morh Tunnel to Provide All weather Road between Srinagar and Leh.

1536. Ziauddin Yousufzai father of Malala made UN Education Adviser.

1537. Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe signed Countries' new Constitution into law replacing 33 years old document of British Colonial Rule's Times.

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