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October 2013)
Net NPAs of banks rise to 1.68 per cent 2012-13: RBI
The net non-performing assets (NPAs) of all banks have increased to 1.68 per cent of the total loan at
the end of 2012-13, according to the Reserve Bank of India. Net NPAs of all banks were 1.28 per cent at
the end of 2011-12, the RBI said in report titled A profile of banks: 2012-13
Net NPAs of the 26 public sector banks, including State Bank of India (SBI), rose to 2.02 per cent
during the year as compared to 1.53 per cent in the previous fiscal.
SBI and its five associates recorded a net NPA of 2.04 per cent against 1.76 per cent in the
comparable period. Net NPAs of new private sector bank rose marginally to 0.45 per cent as
compared to 0.42 per cent.
Tight liquidity situation resulted in increase in cost of funds of all commercial banks to 6.12 per
cent as against 5.90 per cent in 2011-12. As far as state-owned banks were concerned, the cost
of funds rose to 6.27 per cent from 6.06 per cent in 2011-12.
Rise in cost of funds had its bearing on net interest margin which came down to 2.79 per cent
from 2.90 per cent a year ago.
RBI to buy Rs.10,000-cr bonds through OMOs
Based on the assessment of prevailing and evolving market conditions, the RBI has decided to conduct
open market operations (OMOs) by purchasing government securities for an aggregate amount of
Rs.10,000 crore to ease liquidity in the market on October 7.
The RBI will buy government securities maturing in 2015 (bearing interest rate of 7.17 per cent),
2016 (7.59 per cent), 2022 (8.15 per cent) and 2025 (8.2 per cent).
OMOs refer to the sale or purchase of government securities with the objective of adjusting
rupee liquidity conditions in the market.
If there is excess liquidity, the RBI resorts to the sale of securities to suck out liquidity. When
liquidity conditions are tight, the RBI buys securities, thereby, releasing liquidity into the market.
Current account gap widens to 4.9% of GDP during Apr-June 2013
Indias current account deficit (CAD)the difference between dollar inflows and outflows---stood at
4.9% of GDP or $21.8 billion during April-June 2013 from 4% or $16.9 billion in the same period of the
previous year.
Gold imports during April-June 2013 stood at $16.5 billion, higher by $7.3 billion compared to
$9.1 billion worth of inward shipments of the yellow metal during the same quarter of the
previous year.
Excluding the increase in gold imports, CAD would work out to $14.5 billion, or about 3.2% of
GDP,
CAD had declined to 3.6% in the January-March quarter after touching a record high of 6.5% in
the October-December quarter.
India has targetted to limit CAD to 3.7% of GDP or about $70 billion this year, down from $88
billion last year.
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st
October 2013)
Net NPAs of banks rise to 1.68 per cent 2012-13: RBI
The net non-performing assets (NPAs) of all banks have increased to 1.68 per cent of the total loan at
the end of 2012-13, according to the Reserve Bank of India. Net NPAs of all banks were 1.28 per cent at
the end of 2011-12, the RBI said in report titled A profile of banks: 2012-13
Net NPAs of the 26 public sector banks, including State Bank of India (SBI), rose to 2.02 per cent
during the year as compared to 1.53 per cent in the previous fiscal.
SBI and its five associates recorded a net NPA of 2.04 per cent against 1.76 per cent in the
comparable period. Net NPAs of new private sector bank rose marginally to 0.45 per cent as
compared to 0.42 per cent.
Tight liquidity situation resulted in increase in cost of funds of all commercial banks to 6.12 per
cent as against 5.90 per cent in 2011-12. As far as state-owned banks were concerned, the cost
of funds rose to 6.27 per cent from 6.06 per cent in 2011-12.
Rise in cost of funds had its bearing on net interest margin which came down to 2.79 per cent
from 2.90 per cent a year ago.
RBI to buy Rs.10,000-cr bonds through OMOs
Based on the assessment of prevailing and evolving market conditions, the RBI has decided to conduct
open market operations (OMOs) by purchasing government securities for an aggregate amount of
Rs.10,000 crore to ease liquidity in the market on October 7.
The RBI will buy government securities maturing in 2015 (bearing interest rate of 7.17 per cent),
2016 (7.59 per cent), 2022 (8.15 per cent) and 2025 (8.2 per cent).
OMOs refer to the sale or purchase of government securities with the objective of adjusting
rupee liquidity conditions in the market.
If there is excess liquidity, the RBI resorts to the sale of securities to suck out liquidity. When
liquidity conditions are tight, the RBI buys securities, thereby, releasing liquidity into the market.
Current account gap widens to 4.9% of GDP during Apr-June 2013
Indias current account deficit (CAD)the difference between dollar inflows and outflows---stood at
4.9% of GDP or $21.8 billion during April-June 2013 from 4% or $16.9 billion in the same period of the
previous year.
Gold imports during April-June 2013 stood at $16.5 billion, higher by $7.3 billion compared to
$9.1 billion worth of inward shipments of the yellow metal during the same quarter of the
previous year.
Excluding the increase in gold imports, CAD would work out to $14.5 billion, or about 3.2% of
GDP,
CAD had declined to 3.6% in the January-March quarter after touching a record high of 6.5% in
the October-December quarter.
India has targetted to limit CAD to 3.7% of GDP or about $70 billion this year, down from $88
billion last year.
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Daily Current Affairs
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st
October 2013)
Net NPAs of banks rise to 1.68 per cent 2012-13: RBI
The net non-performing assets (NPAs) of all banks have increased to 1.68 per cent of the total loan at
the end of 2012-13, according to the Reserve Bank of India. Net NPAs of all banks were 1.28 per cent at
the end of 2011-12, the RBI said in report titled A profile of banks: 2012-13
Net NPAs of the 26 public sector banks, including State Bank of India (SBI), rose to 2.02 per cent
during the year as compared to 1.53 per cent in the previous fiscal.
SBI and its five associates recorded a net NPA of 2.04 per cent against 1.76 per cent in the
comparable period. Net NPAs of new private sector bank rose marginally to 0.45 per cent as
compared to 0.42 per cent.
Tight liquidity situation resulted in increase in cost of funds of all commercial banks to 6.12 per
cent as against 5.90 per cent in 2011-12. As far as state-owned banks were concerned, the cost
of funds rose to 6.27 per cent from 6.06 per cent in 2011-12.
Rise in cost of funds had its bearing on net interest margin which came down to 2.79 per cent
from 2.90 per cent a year ago.
RBI to buy Rs.10,000-cr bonds through OMOs
Based on the assessment of prevailing and evolving market conditions, the RBI has decided to conduct
open market operations (OMOs) by purchasing government securities for an aggregate amount of
Rs.10,000 crore to ease liquidity in the market on October 7.
The RBI will buy government securities maturing in 2015 (bearing interest rate of 7.17 per cent),
2016 (7.59 per cent), 2022 (8.15 per cent) and 2025 (8.2 per cent).
OMOs refer to the sale or purchase of government securities with the objective of adjusting
rupee liquidity conditions in the market.
If there is excess liquidity, the RBI resorts to the sale of securities to suck out liquidity. When
liquidity conditions are tight, the RBI buys securities, thereby, releasing liquidity into the market.
Current account gap widens to 4.9% of GDP during Apr-June 2013
Indias current account deficit (CAD)the difference between dollar inflows and outflows---stood at
4.9% of GDP or $21.8 billion during April-June 2013 from 4% or $16.9 billion in the same period of the
previous year.
Gold imports during April-June 2013 stood at $16.5 billion, higher by $7.3 billion compared to
$9.1 billion worth of inward shipments of the yellow metal during the same quarter of the
previous year.
Excluding the increase in gold imports, CAD would work out to $14.5 billion, or about 3.2% of
GDP,
CAD had declined to 3.6% in the January-March quarter after touching a record high of 6.5% in
the October-December quarter.
India has targetted to limit CAD to 3.7% of GDP or about $70 billion this year, down from $88
billion last year.
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President dedicated Khadi Mark to Nation
President Pranab Mukherjee would dedicate the Khadi Mark to Nation on September 30 at a function in
New Delhi.
The Governemnt of India along with the help of Asian Development Bank, has launched the
programme for the development of Khadi.
All clothes made up of Khadi sold at Khadi Bhandars across the country will have to carry the
mark from2014.
Similar to Hallmark that authenticates gold, Khadi Mark will guarantee genuine Khadi, hand
woven, hand spun and natural fibre.
President inaugurates 19
th
Meeting of the Governing Council of the Centre on Integrated Rural
Development for Asia and the Pacific
The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the Nineteenth Meeting of the Governing Council
of the Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) on 30
th
September
2013 at New Delhi.
The Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) is a regional,
intergovernmental and autonomous organization which plays a supplementary and reinforcing
role in supporting and furthering the effectiveness of integrated rural development programmes
in Asia and the Pacific.
India is one of the founding members of the 15 member countries of CIRDAP. The other
member-countries are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Fiji, Indonesia, Iran, Lao PDR, Malaysia,
Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam.
Indias Ministry of Rural Development is the host-ministry for meeting of the Governing Council
of the Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific.
Vice President Releases Commemorative Postage Stamp in Memory of Baba Jumdev at Gondia,
Maharashtra
The Vice President of India, M. Hamid Ansari released a commemorative postage stamp in the memory
of Baba Jumdev ji, a prominent spiritual leader and revered social activist at a function in Gondia,
Maharashtra on 30
th
September 2013.
SFIO Submits Interim Report on Investigations Conducted Against 63 Chit Fund Companies
An interim report has been submitted by the Serious Frauds Investigations Office (SFIO) of the Ministry
of Corporate Affairs (MCA) about investigations conducted against 63 Chit Fund companies operating
in eastern states of the country.
As per the report, useful information has been collected from the servers of the companies
housed in India by using forensic technology.
The report also observes that promoters of such companies have tried to take advantage of
multiple legislations with overlapping jurisdictions.
The report notes that there has been evidence of financial mismanagement, diversion and
siphoning off funds by the promoters.
SFIO will be submitting their final report to the Ministry by the end of December 2013.
Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) is a multidisciplinary organisation to investigate serious
financial frauds.
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President dedicated Khadi Mark to Nation
President Pranab Mukherjee would dedicate the Khadi Mark to Nation on September 30 at a function in
New Delhi.
The Governemnt of India along with the help of Asian Development Bank, has launched the
programme for the development of Khadi.
All clothes made up of Khadi sold at Khadi Bhandars across the country will have to carry the
mark from2014.
Similar to Hallmark that authenticates gold, Khadi Mark will guarantee genuine Khadi, hand
woven, hand spun and natural fibre.
President inaugurates 19
th
Meeting of the Governing Council of the Centre on Integrated Rural
Development for Asia and the Pacific
The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the Nineteenth Meeting of the Governing Council
of the Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) on 30
th
September
2013 at New Delhi.
The Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) is a regional,
intergovernmental and autonomous organization which plays a supplementary and reinforcing
role in supporting and furthering the effectiveness of integrated rural development programmes
in Asia and the Pacific.
India is one of the founding members of the 15 member countries of CIRDAP. The other
member-countries are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Fiji, Indonesia, Iran, Lao PDR, Malaysia,
Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam.
Indias Ministry of Rural Development is the host-ministry for meeting of the Governing Council
of the Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific.
Vice President Releases Commemorative Postage Stamp in Memory of Baba Jumdev at Gondia,
Maharashtra
The Vice President of India, M. Hamid Ansari released a commemorative postage stamp in the memory
of Baba Jumdev ji, a prominent spiritual leader and revered social activist at a function in Gondia,
Maharashtra on 30
th
September 2013.
SFIO Submits Interim Report on Investigations Conducted Against 63 Chit Fund Companies
An interim report has been submitted by the Serious Frauds Investigations Office (SFIO) of the Ministry
of Corporate Affairs (MCA) about investigations conducted against 63 Chit Fund companies operating
in eastern states of the country.
As per the report, useful information has been collected from the servers of the companies
housed in India by using forensic technology.
The report also observes that promoters of such companies have tried to take advantage of
multiple legislations with overlapping jurisdictions.
The report notes that there has been evidence of financial mismanagement, diversion and
siphoning off funds by the promoters.
SFIO will be submitting their final report to the Ministry by the end of December 2013.
Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) is a multidisciplinary organisation to investigate serious
financial frauds.
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President dedicated Khadi Mark to Nation
President Pranab Mukherjee would dedicate the Khadi Mark to Nation on September 30 at a function in
New Delhi.
The Governemnt of India along with the help of Asian Development Bank, has launched the
programme for the development of Khadi.
All clothes made up of Khadi sold at Khadi Bhandars across the country will have to carry the
mark from2014.
Similar to Hallmark that authenticates gold, Khadi Mark will guarantee genuine Khadi, hand
woven, hand spun and natural fibre.
President inaugurates 19
th
Meeting of the Governing Council of the Centre on Integrated Rural
Development for Asia and the Pacific
The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the Nineteenth Meeting of the Governing Council
of the Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) on 30
th
September
2013 at New Delhi.
The Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) is a regional,
intergovernmental and autonomous organization which plays a supplementary and reinforcing
role in supporting and furthering the effectiveness of integrated rural development programmes
in Asia and the Pacific.
India is one of the founding members of the 15 member countries of CIRDAP. The other
member-countries are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Fiji, Indonesia, Iran, Lao PDR, Malaysia,
Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam.
Indias Ministry of Rural Development is the host-ministry for meeting of the Governing Council
of the Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific.
Vice President Releases Commemorative Postage Stamp in Memory of Baba Jumdev at Gondia,
Maharashtra
The Vice President of India, M. Hamid Ansari released a commemorative postage stamp in the memory
of Baba Jumdev ji, a prominent spiritual leader and revered social activist at a function in Gondia,
Maharashtra on 30
th
September 2013.
SFIO Submits Interim Report on Investigations Conducted Against 63 Chit Fund Companies
An interim report has been submitted by the Serious Frauds Investigations Office (SFIO) of the Ministry
of Corporate Affairs (MCA) about investigations conducted against 63 Chit Fund companies operating
in eastern states of the country.
As per the report, useful information has been collected from the servers of the companies
housed in India by using forensic technology.
The report also observes that promoters of such companies have tried to take advantage of
multiple legislations with overlapping jurisdictions.
The report notes that there has been evidence of financial mismanagement, diversion and
siphoning off funds by the promoters.
SFIO will be submitting their final report to the Ministry by the end of December 2013.
Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) is a multidisciplinary organisation to investigate serious
financial frauds.
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The organization is having experts from financial sector, capital market, accountancy, forensic
audit, taxation, law, information technology, company law, customs and investigation.
Director of Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) is Nilimesh Baruah
Worlds Largest Coal Miner to Run out of Reserves in 17 Years: Greenpeace
Greenpeace India has claimed that the the worlds largest coal mining company Coal India Limited
enjoys a monopoly in the Indian coal sector could run out of recoverable coal reserves within 17 years.
The India plans to add almost 100 GW of coal-fired power plants by 2017. A number of these
projects are planned to use the ultra super critical technology which has lower carbon intensity
than conventional coal-based power plants.
In 2011, Indias coal demand was 640 million tonnes.
Recently, Coal India Limited signed over 150 fuel-supply agreements with new power plants.
According to media reports, 241 coal mining projects are currently awaiting environmental
clearances from either the state governments or the central government.
The company claims to have been adding over 2 billion tonnes of reserves every year and hopes
to increase the production to 482 million tonnes in 2013-14.
Child and Dhuan new Anti-Tobacco health spots
As per the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of
Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act (COTPA) rules, The Ministry of Health
and Family Welfare (MOHFW) is replacing Anti-Tobacco health spots (Mukesh and Sponge) with two
new spots titled Child and Dhuan to be effective from 2
nd
October 2013.
In 2003, before COTPA was enforced, MOHFW with support of WHO commissioned a study titled
Bollywood: Victim or Ally to help develop a strategy to reduce smoking in films.
These new Anti-Tobacco health spots have been developed by World Lung Foundation (WLF).
MOHFW on 5
th
September 2013 announced former Indian cricket team captain Rahul Dravid named as
Brand Ambassador for National Tobacco Control Campaign.
Some of the important facts:
Globally approximately 6 million people die each year as result of diseases caused by tobacco
consumption.
It is estimated that nearly 8-9 lakh people die every year due to diseases related to tobacco use
in India. About 50% of all cancers in males and 25% of all cancers in females can be attributed to
tobacco use.
It is estimated that about 90% of all the oral cancers are caused due to smokeless tobacco use.
As per the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS-India) 2010, conducted in the age group of 15
years and above, about 5 in 10 adults (52.3%) were exposed to secondhand smoke at home and
29.0% at public places (mainly in public transports and restaurants).
As per the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) 2009 conducted among the age group of 13-15
years 21.9% youths are exposed to second-hand smoke in their homes; 26.4% have one or
more parents who smoke.
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The organization is having experts from financial sector, capital market, accountancy, forensic
audit, taxation, law, information technology, company law, customs and investigation.
Director of Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) is Nilimesh Baruah
Worlds Largest Coal Miner to Run out of Reserves in 17 Years: Greenpeace
Greenpeace India has claimed that the the worlds largest coal mining company Coal India Limited
enjoys a monopoly in the Indian coal sector could run out of recoverable coal reserves within 17 years.
The India plans to add almost 100 GW of coal-fired power plants by 2017. A number of these
projects are planned to use the ultra super critical technology which has lower carbon intensity
than conventional coal-based power plants.
In 2011, Indias coal demand was 640 million tonnes.
Recently, Coal India Limited signed over 150 fuel-supply agreements with new power plants.
According to media reports, 241 coal mining projects are currently awaiting environmental
clearances from either the state governments or the central government.
The company claims to have been adding over 2 billion tonnes of reserves every year and hopes
to increase the production to 482 million tonnes in 2013-14.
Child and Dhuan new Anti-Tobacco health spots
As per the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of
Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act (COTPA) rules, The Ministry of Health
and Family Welfare (MOHFW) is replacing Anti-Tobacco health spots (Mukesh and Sponge) with two
new spots titled Child and Dhuan to be effective from 2
nd
October 2013.
In 2003, before COTPA was enforced, MOHFW with support of WHO commissioned a study titled
Bollywood: Victim or Ally to help develop a strategy to reduce smoking in films.
These new Anti-Tobacco health spots have been developed by World Lung Foundation (WLF).
MOHFW on 5
th
September 2013 announced former Indian cricket team captain Rahul Dravid named as
Brand Ambassador for National Tobacco Control Campaign.
Some of the important facts:
Globally approximately 6 million people die each year as result of diseases caused by tobacco
consumption.
It is estimated that nearly 8-9 lakh people die every year due to diseases related to tobacco use
in India. About 50% of all cancers in males and 25% of all cancers in females can be attributed to
tobacco use.
It is estimated that about 90% of all the oral cancers are caused due to smokeless tobacco use.
As per the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS-India) 2010, conducted in the age group of 15
years and above, about 5 in 10 adults (52.3%) were exposed to secondhand smoke at home and
29.0% at public places (mainly in public transports and restaurants).
As per the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) 2009 conducted among the age group of 13-15
years 21.9% youths are exposed to second-hand smoke in their homes; 26.4% have one or
more parents who smoke.
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The organization is having experts from financial sector, capital market, accountancy, forensic
audit, taxation, law, information technology, company law, customs and investigation.
Director of Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) is Nilimesh Baruah
Worlds Largest Coal Miner to Run out of Reserves in 17 Years: Greenpeace
Greenpeace India has claimed that the the worlds largest coal mining company Coal India Limited
enjoys a monopoly in the Indian coal sector could run out of recoverable coal reserves within 17 years.
The India plans to add almost 100 GW of coal-fired power plants by 2017. A number of these
projects are planned to use the ultra super critical technology which has lower carbon intensity
than conventional coal-based power plants.
In 2011, Indias coal demand was 640 million tonnes.
Recently, Coal India Limited signed over 150 fuel-supply agreements with new power plants.
According to media reports, 241 coal mining projects are currently awaiting environmental
clearances from either the state governments or the central government.
The company claims to have been adding over 2 billion tonnes of reserves every year and hopes
to increase the production to 482 million tonnes in 2013-14.
Child and Dhuan new Anti-Tobacco health spots
As per the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of
Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act (COTPA) rules, The Ministry of Health
and Family Welfare (MOHFW) is replacing Anti-Tobacco health spots (Mukesh and Sponge) with two
new spots titled Child and Dhuan to be effective from 2
nd
October 2013.
In 2003, before COTPA was enforced, MOHFW with support of WHO commissioned a study titled
Bollywood: Victim or Ally to help develop a strategy to reduce smoking in films.
These new Anti-Tobacco health spots have been developed by World Lung Foundation (WLF).
MOHFW on 5
th
September 2013 announced former Indian cricket team captain Rahul Dravid named as
Brand Ambassador for National Tobacco Control Campaign.
Some of the important facts:
Globally approximately 6 million people die each year as result of diseases caused by tobacco
consumption.
It is estimated that nearly 8-9 lakh people die every year due to diseases related to tobacco use
in India. About 50% of all cancers in males and 25% of all cancers in females can be attributed to
tobacco use.
It is estimated that about 90% of all the oral cancers are caused due to smokeless tobacco use.
As per the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS-India) 2010, conducted in the age group of 15
years and above, about 5 in 10 adults (52.3%) were exposed to secondhand smoke at home and
29.0% at public places (mainly in public transports and restaurants).
As per the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) 2009 conducted among the age group of 13-15
years 21.9% youths are exposed to second-hand smoke in their homes; 26.4% have one or
more parents who smoke.
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The 5
th
India-International Regatta competition inaugurated in Chennai
The Minister of Shipping G. K. Vasan has inaugurated the 5
th
edition of the India-International Regatta
competition in Chennai on 30
th
September 2013.
India International Regatta (IIR), is the only International sailing event held in India every year.
The first edition was launched in 2009 and a total of 77 sailors from 5 countries including India,
participated in the two classes of competition.
The two classes of boats are: Optimist, the starter single-handed boat for sailors from the age
of 7 to 15 and 29er a double-handed skiff for sailors up to the age of 19.
In its fifth edition of the INDIA INTERNATIONAL REGATTA this year more than a hundred
participants from 9 countries including India are taking part in three classes of competition with
addition of competition in the Laser 4.7 class.
Arundhati Bhattacharya set to take over as SBIs 1st woman CEO
The decks have been cleared for State Bank of India (SBI) Indias largest lender to get Arundhati
Bhattacharya as its first woman chief. She is currently held the post of managing director (MD) and chief
financial officer is set to take over the top job for a period of three years.
Infosys and IBM selected for over Rs 2,535 crore RBS contract
Infosys, India's second largest software services exporter, and software giant IBM have won a 300
million euro (about Rs 2,535 crore) contract to develop the computer system for the UK-based bank
Williams & Glyn's. The bank (Williams & Glyn's), which was dormant for about 30 years, is being revived
by UK-based lender the Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc (RBSG). The bank is part of the RBS Group and
is scheduled to launch operations by 2015.
Railways Measures to Prevent Misuse of Izzat Monthly Season Ticket
Ministry of Railways has taken further measures in order to prevent the misuse of the Izzat Monthly
Season Ticket (Izzat MST) and also to ensure that the scheme actually reaches the person belonging to
low income category.
Izzat Monthly Season Tickets
The Minister of Railways introduced a scheme called Izzat in 2009 at Rs. 25/- inclusive of all surcharges
which will be issued upto a distance of 100 Kilometers to persons working in unorganised sector with
monthly income not exceeding Rs. 1500/-.
Sonia Gandhi Unveiled the Statue of R Sankar, the First Congress Chief Minister of Kerala
The Congress president Sonia Gandhi on 29th September 2013 unveiled the statue of R Sankar, the first
Congress Chief Minister of Kerala. The statue was installed at Palayam (near War Memorial) in
Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. R Sankar was the third Chief Minister of the state. It is important to note
that 26th September 2013, marked 51 years of Sankar becoming the Chief Minister of Kerala.
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The 5
th
India-International Regatta competition inaugurated in Chennai
The Minister of Shipping G. K. Vasan has inaugurated the 5
th
edition of the India-International Regatta
competition in Chennai on 30
th
September 2013.
India International Regatta (IIR), is the only International sailing event held in India every year.
The first edition was launched in 2009 and a total of 77 sailors from 5 countries including India,
participated in the two classes of competition.
The two classes of boats are: Optimist, the starter single-handed boat for sailors from the age
of 7 to 15 and 29er a double-handed skiff for sailors up to the age of 19.
In its fifth edition of the INDIA INTERNATIONAL REGATTA this year more than a hundred
participants from 9 countries including India are taking part in three classes of competition with
addition of competition in the Laser 4.7 class.
Arundhati Bhattacharya set to take over as SBIs 1st woman CEO
The decks have been cleared for State Bank of India (SBI) Indias largest lender to get Arundhati
Bhattacharya as its first woman chief. She is currently held the post of managing director (MD) and chief
financial officer is set to take over the top job for a period of three years.
Infosys and IBM selected for over Rs 2,535 crore RBS contract
Infosys, India's second largest software services exporter, and software giant IBM have won a 300
million euro (about Rs 2,535 crore) contract to develop the computer system for the UK-based bank
Williams & Glyn's. The bank (Williams & Glyn's), which was dormant for about 30 years, is being revived
by UK-based lender the Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc (RBSG). The bank is part of the RBS Group and
is scheduled to launch operations by 2015.
Railways Measures to Prevent Misuse of Izzat Monthly Season Ticket
Ministry of Railways has taken further measures in order to prevent the misuse of the Izzat Monthly
Season Ticket (Izzat MST) and also to ensure that the scheme actually reaches the person belonging to
low income category.
Izzat Monthly Season Tickets
The Minister of Railways introduced a scheme called Izzat in 2009 at Rs. 25/- inclusive of all surcharges
which will be issued upto a distance of 100 Kilometers to persons working in unorganised sector with
monthly income not exceeding Rs. 1500/-.
Sonia Gandhi Unveiled the Statue of R Sankar, the First Congress Chief Minister of Kerala
The Congress president Sonia Gandhi on 29th September 2013 unveiled the statue of R Sankar, the first
Congress Chief Minister of Kerala. The statue was installed at Palayam (near War Memorial) in
Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. R Sankar was the third Chief Minister of the state. It is important to note
that 26th September 2013, marked 51 years of Sankar becoming the Chief Minister of Kerala.
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The 5
th
India-International Regatta competition inaugurated in Chennai
The Minister of Shipping G. K. Vasan has inaugurated the 5
th
edition of the India-International Regatta
competition in Chennai on 30
th
September 2013.
India International Regatta (IIR), is the only International sailing event held in India every year.
The first edition was launched in 2009 and a total of 77 sailors from 5 countries including India,
participated in the two classes of competition.
The two classes of boats are: Optimist, the starter single-handed boat for sailors from the age
of 7 to 15 and 29er a double-handed skiff for sailors up to the age of 19.
In its fifth edition of the INDIA INTERNATIONAL REGATTA this year more than a hundred
participants from 9 countries including India are taking part in three classes of competition with
addition of competition in the Laser 4.7 class.
Arundhati Bhattacharya set to take over as SBIs 1st woman CEO
The decks have been cleared for State Bank of India (SBI) Indias largest lender to get Arundhati
Bhattacharya as its first woman chief. She is currently held the post of managing director (MD) and chief
financial officer is set to take over the top job for a period of three years.
Infosys and IBM selected for over Rs 2,535 crore RBS contract
Infosys, India's second largest software services exporter, and software giant IBM have won a 300
million euro (about Rs 2,535 crore) contract to develop the computer system for the UK-based bank
Williams & Glyn's. The bank (Williams & Glyn's), which was dormant for about 30 years, is being revived
by UK-based lender the Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc (RBSG). The bank is part of the RBS Group and
is scheduled to launch operations by 2015.
Railways Measures to Prevent Misuse of Izzat Monthly Season Ticket
Ministry of Railways has taken further measures in order to prevent the misuse of the Izzat Monthly
Season Ticket (Izzat MST) and also to ensure that the scheme actually reaches the person belonging to
low income category.
Izzat Monthly Season Tickets
The Minister of Railways introduced a scheme called Izzat in 2009 at Rs. 25/- inclusive of all surcharges
which will be issued upto a distance of 100 Kilometers to persons working in unorganised sector with
monthly income not exceeding Rs. 1500/-.
Sonia Gandhi Unveiled the Statue of R Sankar, the First Congress Chief Minister of Kerala
The Congress president Sonia Gandhi on 29th September 2013 unveiled the statue of R Sankar, the first
Congress Chief Minister of Kerala. The statue was installed at Palayam (near War Memorial) in
Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. R Sankar was the third Chief Minister of the state. It is important to note
that 26th September 2013, marked 51 years of Sankar becoming the Chief Minister of Kerala.
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Sonia Gandhi Inaugurated Two Health Schemes in Kerala
UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on 29th September 2013 inaugurated Kerala's two major health schemes
Arogya Kiranam and Distribution of free generic medicines in all government hospitals.
Nikhat Zareen Won Silver at AIBA Women's World Boxing Championship
Former Junior World Champion Nikhat Zareen (54kg) won silver in the 2013 International Boxing
Association (AIBA) Women's Junior and Youth World Boxing Championships held in Albena, Bulgaria
from 20 to 29 September 2013.
Chennai Chief surgeon J.S. Rajkumar becomes first in country to air surgery live via Google Glass
J.S. Rajkumar has become the first in India to live stream a surgery wearing Google Glass. Who wore the
latest gadget in the operation theatre, performed a medical procedure to repair the patients simple
hernia on 19th September 2013.
China honours Indian journalist Ravi Shankar with 'Friendship Award'
Ravi Shankar, a senior Indian journalist working with a leading state-run English newspaper, was
presented with 'Friendship Award', China's highest honour for foreign experts for their contribution to
the country's economic and social development.
Swaran Singh Virk Clinched Gold at the 15
th
Asian Senior Rowing Championship in China
Olympian Swaran Singh Virk led Indian rowers to win the Gold medal at 15
th
Asian Senior Rowing
Championship at Luan, China on 29
th
September 2013. Apart from one Gold medal, India also clinched
two Silver and bronze medals in the 15th Asian Senior Rowing Championship.
China Launches Its First Free-Trade Zone (FTZ) In Shanghai
China launched a free trade zone in its commercial hub Shanghai on 29th September 2013, state-media
reported, with the project seen as a testing ground for much-needed reforms in the worlds second
largest economy.
The zone wills also trial market-set interest rates, seen by analysts as a key reform for Chinas
economy.
Free convertibility of Chinas currency, the yuan, under the capital account on a trial basis will be
allowed in the zone.
Restrictions on foreign investment will be eased inside the zone, which will also loosen controls
on 18 service sectors ranging from finance and shipping to culture services.
Chinas economy, the worlds second largest, expanded 7.7 percent in 2012, its slowest pace in
13 years.
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Sonia Gandhi Inaugurated Two Health Schemes in Kerala
UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on 29th September 2013 inaugurated Kerala's two major health schemes
Arogya Kiranam and Distribution of free generic medicines in all government hospitals.
Nikhat Zareen Won Silver at AIBA Women's World Boxing Championship
Former Junior World Champion Nikhat Zareen (54kg) won silver in the 2013 International Boxing
Association (AIBA) Women's Junior and Youth World Boxing Championships held in Albena, Bulgaria
from 20 to 29 September 2013.
Chennai Chief surgeon J.S. Rajkumar becomes first in country to air surgery live via Google Glass
J.S. Rajkumar has become the first in India to live stream a surgery wearing Google Glass. Who wore the
latest gadget in the operation theatre, performed a medical procedure to repair the patients simple
hernia on 19th September 2013.
China honours Indian journalist Ravi Shankar with 'Friendship Award'
Ravi Shankar, a senior Indian journalist working with a leading state-run English newspaper, was
presented with 'Friendship Award', China's highest honour for foreign experts for their contribution to
the country's economic and social development.
Swaran Singh Virk Clinched Gold at the 15
th
Asian Senior Rowing Championship in China
Olympian Swaran Singh Virk led Indian rowers to win the Gold medal at 15
th
Asian Senior Rowing
Championship at Luan, China on 29
th
September 2013. Apart from one Gold medal, India also clinched
two Silver and bronze medals in the 15th Asian Senior Rowing Championship.
China Launches Its First Free-Trade Zone (FTZ) In Shanghai
China launched a free trade zone in its commercial hub Shanghai on 29th September 2013, state-media
reported, with the project seen as a testing ground for much-needed reforms in the worlds second
largest economy.
The zone wills also trial market-set interest rates, seen by analysts as a key reform for Chinas
economy.
Free convertibility of Chinas currency, the yuan, under the capital account on a trial basis will be
allowed in the zone.
Restrictions on foreign investment will be eased inside the zone, which will also loosen controls
on 18 service sectors ranging from finance and shipping to culture services.
Chinas economy, the worlds second largest, expanded 7.7 percent in 2012, its slowest pace in
13 years.
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Sonia Gandhi Inaugurated Two Health Schemes in Kerala
UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on 29th September 2013 inaugurated Kerala's two major health schemes
Arogya Kiranam and Distribution of free generic medicines in all government hospitals.
Nikhat Zareen Won Silver at AIBA Women's World Boxing Championship
Former Junior World Champion Nikhat Zareen (54kg) won silver in the 2013 International Boxing
Association (AIBA) Women's Junior and Youth World Boxing Championships held in Albena, Bulgaria
from 20 to 29 September 2013.
Chennai Chief surgeon J.S. Rajkumar becomes first in country to air surgery live via Google Glass
J.S. Rajkumar has become the first in India to live stream a surgery wearing Google Glass. Who wore the
latest gadget in the operation theatre, performed a medical procedure to repair the patients simple
hernia on 19th September 2013.
China honours Indian journalist Ravi Shankar with 'Friendship Award'
Ravi Shankar, a senior Indian journalist working with a leading state-run English newspaper, was
presented with 'Friendship Award', China's highest honour for foreign experts for their contribution to
the country's economic and social development.
Swaran Singh Virk Clinched Gold at the 15
th
Asian Senior Rowing Championship in China
Olympian Swaran Singh Virk led Indian rowers to win the Gold medal at 15
th
Asian Senior Rowing
Championship at Luan, China on 29
th
September 2013. Apart from one Gold medal, India also clinched
two Silver and bronze medals in the 15th Asian Senior Rowing Championship.
China Launches Its First Free-Trade Zone (FTZ) In Shanghai
China launched a free trade zone in its commercial hub Shanghai on 29th September 2013, state-media
reported, with the project seen as a testing ground for much-needed reforms in the worlds second
largest economy.
The zone wills also trial market-set interest rates, seen by analysts as a key reform for Chinas
economy.
Free convertibility of Chinas currency, the yuan, under the capital account on a trial basis will be
allowed in the zone.
Restrictions on foreign investment will be eased inside the zone, which will also loosen controls
on 18 service sectors ranging from finance and shipping to culture services.
Chinas economy, the worlds second largest, expanded 7.7 percent in 2012, its slowest pace in
13 years.
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Philippines first to win all five international beauty pageants
Philippines Megan Young made history for not only bagging the elusive Miss World title for the
Philippines but for also making the country the first to win in five major international beauty pageants.
While Brazil was the first to win the Big Four Miss World, Miss Universe, Miss International, and Miss
Earth and Venezuela is the most successful with 19 victories and United States 14 from the four
pageants. The Philippines holds the record for winning five major pageants, including Miss
Supranational.
Brazil Usurping U.S. as Largest Corn Exporter
In the 2012-13 season Brazil was the worlds largest corn exporter at 24.5 million tonnes, accounting for
more than 25 percent of the world total trade, while U.S. was at 24 million tonnes.
Apple Beats Google, Coke as Best Brand
Apple has emerged as the most valuable brand in the world, passing Coca-Cola which held the top
position for 13 years, according to a report released by brand consultancy Interbrand. The maker of
high-profile products like the iPad and iPhone, which was ranked second in 2012, saw its brand value
grow 28 percent this year to $98.3 billion. Other tech companies that figured in the top five rankings for
2013 were Google, Coca-Cola, IBM and Microsoft at Second, Third, Fourth and fifth place, respectively.
NASA to send 3D printer to space
NASA is preparing to launch a 3D printer into space in 2014 a toaster-sized game changer that greatly
reduces the need for astronauts to load up with every tool, spare part or supply they might ever need.
The printers, which would serve as a flying factory of infinite designs, creating objects by extruding layer
upon layer of plastic from long strands coiled around large spools.
Stephen Lee Banned from Snooker for 12 Years for Match-Fixing Charges
Stephen Lee, a snooker player from England banned for 12 years after being found guilty of seven
charges of match-fixing on 25
th
September 2013. He was former world Number 5, found guilty of match-
fixing charges relating to seven matches in 2008 and 2009.
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Philippines first to win all five international beauty pageants
Philippines Megan Young made history for not only bagging the elusive Miss World title for the
Philippines but for also making the country the first to win in five major international beauty pageants.
While Brazil was the first to win the Big Four Miss World, Miss Universe, Miss International, and Miss
Earth and Venezuela is the most successful with 19 victories and United States 14 from the four
pageants. The Philippines holds the record for winning five major pageants, including Miss
Supranational.
Brazil Usurping U.S. as Largest Corn Exporter
In the 2012-13 season Brazil was the worlds largest corn exporter at 24.5 million tonnes, accounting for
more than 25 percent of the world total trade, while U.S. was at 24 million tonnes.
Apple Beats Google, Coke as Best Brand
Apple has emerged as the most valuable brand in the world, passing Coca-Cola which held the top
position for 13 years, according to a report released by brand consultancy Interbrand. The maker of
high-profile products like the iPad and iPhone, which was ranked second in 2012, saw its brand value
grow 28 percent this year to $98.3 billion. Other tech companies that figured in the top five rankings for
2013 were Google, Coca-Cola, IBM and Microsoft at Second, Third, Fourth and fifth place, respectively.
NASA to send 3D printer to space
NASA is preparing to launch a 3D printer into space in 2014 a toaster-sized game changer that greatly
reduces the need for astronauts to load up with every tool, spare part or supply they might ever need.
The printers, which would serve as a flying factory of infinite designs, creating objects by extruding layer
upon layer of plastic from long strands coiled around large spools.
Stephen Lee Banned from Snooker for 12 Years for Match-Fixing Charges
Stephen Lee, a snooker player from England banned for 12 years after being found guilty of seven
charges of match-fixing on 25
th
September 2013. He was former world Number 5, found guilty of match-
fixing charges relating to seven matches in 2008 and 2009.
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Philippines first to win all five international beauty pageants
Philippines Megan Young made history for not only bagging the elusive Miss World title for the
Philippines but for also making the country the first to win in five major international beauty pageants.
While Brazil was the first to win the Big Four Miss World, Miss Universe, Miss International, and Miss
Earth and Venezuela is the most successful with 19 victories and United States 14 from the four
pageants. The Philippines holds the record for winning five major pageants, including Miss
Supranational.
Brazil Usurping U.S. as Largest Corn Exporter
In the 2012-13 season Brazil was the worlds largest corn exporter at 24.5 million tonnes, accounting for
more than 25 percent of the world total trade, while U.S. was at 24 million tonnes.
Apple Beats Google, Coke as Best Brand
Apple has emerged as the most valuable brand in the world, passing Coca-Cola which held the top
position for 13 years, according to a report released by brand consultancy Interbrand. The maker of
high-profile products like the iPad and iPhone, which was ranked second in 2012, saw its brand value
grow 28 percent this year to $98.3 billion. Other tech companies that figured in the top five rankings for
2013 were Google, Coca-Cola, IBM and Microsoft at Second, Third, Fourth and fifth place, respectively.
NASA to send 3D printer to space
NASA is preparing to launch a 3D printer into space in 2014 a toaster-sized game changer that greatly
reduces the need for astronauts to load up with every tool, spare part or supply they might ever need.
The printers, which would serve as a flying factory of infinite designs, creating objects by extruding layer
upon layer of plastic from long strands coiled around large spools.
Stephen Lee Banned from Snooker for 12 Years for Match-Fixing Charges
Stephen Lee, a snooker player from England banned for 12 years after being found guilty of seven
charges of match-fixing on 25
th
September 2013. He was former world Number 5, found guilty of match-
fixing charges relating to seven matches in 2008 and 2009.