Current affairs briefing for 29th September, 2007

Hi friends,

Here go our links for today:

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/see-if-you-can-figure-out.html

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/big-john-does-not-pay.html

http://quizindia.blogspot.com/2007/09/29092007.html

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/29092007.html

In today's briefing:

1.  There is a mad rush for obtaining telecom licences again.  Let's take a look at what is UASL, who is an MVNO, what is Universal Service and what is Universal Access etc., in this connection.

2.  Ever heard of Minus-One Placement?  I heard it for the first time today.  I have heard about Slot Zero earlier.

3.  What is the Alcan Prize about?  Who established it?

4.  In the context of India trying to enter an Open Skies Agreement with EU, let's take a look what it means.

5.  We noted earlier about GI. Let's have recap about it today.

6.  Mary Antoinette's pearls are on auction.

7.  What is the Indira Gandhi Award given for?

That's all for today.  Happy reading.

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Current affairs briefing for 28th September, 2007

Hi friends,

Here go our links for today:

http://discover-it.blogspot.com/2007/09/answers-to-shout-box-queries-14.html

http://quizindia.blogspot.com/2007/09/28092007.html

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/28092007.html

In today's briefing:

1.  I answered some your queries about what a forex market is, the Banda-Chelva Pact, and what is meant by economy's fundamentals in today's Discover It blog.  Take a look.

2.  ISRO is also going into satellite navigation systems.  What exactly is it?  Let's take a look at some of ISRO's milestones by the way directly from ISRO's site.

3.  Do you know the difference between skill and talent?  Take a look at an expert's take on it.

4.  Why is that India became a mute spectator in Myanmar now?  Look at the reasons.  BTW we also take a look at Aung San Suu Kyi and democracy movement in Myanmar.

5.  Do you know the meaning of snam?  It is related to spam.

6.  Be careful about the flag code.  It can land you in trouble, even if you are not aware of it.  Look at what happened to Aamir Khan.

That's all for today.

Happy reading.

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Current affairs briefing for 27th September, 2007

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Here go our quick links for today:

http://quizindia.blogspot.com/2007/09/27092007.html

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/27092007.html

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/photographer.html

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/this-is-from-book-called-disorder-in.html

http://discover-it.blogspot.com/2007/09/darfur-crisis.html

In today's briefing:

1.  I couldn't resist lifting an excellent low-down on the Darfur crisis from today's Hindu.  It is a must read.

2.  UN is observing October 2 as the World Non-Violence Day.  I am not surprised.

3.  We have heard about para IV filings ; didn't we?  Look at what they mean.

4.  India is improving its "Doing Business" rankings of the World Bank.

5.  What is the theory of decoupling?  It is about India and China growth stories.

6.  What does financial inclusion mean?

7.  What is capital account convertibility?

8.  Let's know about the Indrajatra of Nepal.  It is a very important religious festival for them.

9.  Some recap of the Khalistan movement.

10.  What is cold fusion?  Take a look.

That's all for today.  Happy reading.

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Current affairs briefing for 26th September, 2007

Hi friends,

Here are our links for today:

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/funny-job-application.html

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/bath-tub-test.html

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/how-men-get-into-trouble.html

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/26092007.html

In today's briefing:

1.  I faintly remember some of you quizzing me about mutual funds.  Take a look at close ended and open ended funds.

2.  We have all been hearing about the $420 bn infrastructure funding requirement for the 11th Plan; right?  It somehow got transormed itself into a $492 bn requirement along the way.  And they are afraid that there will be a shortage of $39 loan component in that.

3.  When did Twenty20 cricket originate?

4.  More about the fed rate cut and how Milton Friedman could have frowned or laughed away the monetary measure being unleased by the US federal reserve.  Along the way we look at the basic definitions relating to GDP, Real GDP and Nominal GDP.

5.  Why should it bother if the long term interest rates are lower?  At this juncture in the US?  Let us try to understand some basics about it.  What exactly is a recession?

6.  I am sure you would have heard about there being two types of diabetes.  Which is which?

7.  India's Oscar aspirations this year are being championed by...???

8.  Magna Carta up for sale!!! 

9.  How many rovers are roaming on Mars right now?  Can you recollect their names?  What is Phoenix about?

That's all for today friends.  Happy reading.

Ramakrishna

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Current affairs briefing for 24th & 25th September, 2007

Hi friends,

Been relaxing with the T20 cup win.  Make do with these links for today:

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/25092007.html

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/24092007.html

Rest of them will follow from tomorrow.

Happy reading.

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Current affairs briefing for 23rd September, 2007

Hi friends,

Here we go with our link for today:

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/23092007.html

In today's briefing:

1.  RIL hits pay dirt with another oil find in the KG basin?  Do take a look at what is deepwater drilling about.  I gave you a picture today . 

2.  DMIC is going to be done through a private company.  Can you imagine why?

3.  Some good commentary on the fed rate cut from Mythili Bhusnurmath.

4.  Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs to be set up.

5.  Karnataka political developments worth noting.

6.  A little bit about duty free shopping potential in India.

7.  We have last seen about Parkour.  Today we look at some other extreme sports like Buzkashi, extreme ironing and urban exploration.

8.  Some good news on the Cricket front.  Let's wait for Monday to watch the finals between India and Pakistan.

9.  Where are the World Athletics championships going on currently?  Who is Asafa Powell?

10.  Know the difference between a lawyer and a barrister?  I tried to figure it out from today's TOI.  But need help from legal experts among you.

That's all for today.

Happy reading.

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Current affairs briefing for 22nd September, 2007

Hi friends,

Here go our links for today:

http://discover-it.blogspot.com/2007/09/implications-of-becoming-signatory-to.html

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/value-of-time.html

http://quizindia.blogspot.com/2007/09/22092007.html

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/22092007.html

In today's briefing:

1.  One of you asked me to write something about India's signing of the NPT.  Take a look at what I noted in Discover It blog.

2.  Then a good power point presentation on time management.  Look here.

3.  India has very large thorium reserves.  But how large are they?  Any idea?  What could be its import?  We may be crystal gazing here; but it is a good pastime at times.

4.  Why does the IT Act need a review?  I am speaking of the Information Technology Act; not the other one.

5.  Define a green building?  Compare your definition with what I noted.

6.  Sunita Williams is on visit to India.  So much hype is being made about it.

7.  Inflation at all time low.  Again due to base effect.  Recall what is base effect here.

8.  Government is liberalizing the rules regarding night shift for women employees.  It is good.  But why?  Is there any international convention about it?  Where do we stand with regard to that?

9.  Russia is thinking of an alternative for Baikonur cosmodrome.  Can you imagine why?

10.  Don't forget your daily dose of quiz here.

That's all for today.

Happy reading.

Ramakrishna

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Current affairs briefing for 21st September, 2007

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Here we go with our links for today:

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/school-ahead.html

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/marriage-counselling.html

http://quizindia.blogspot.com/2007/09/21092007.html

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/21092007.html

In today's briefing:

1.  The rupee is rising to all time highs.  Take a look at what it means.

2.  Defence forces are set to vacate the microwave links by March 2009.  They have been using what is called " tropo-scattering" for their communications.  Take a look at what it means.

3.  India is going to get its first ever power exchange.  While looking at it, I take time to explain to you what is meant by UI.  Not because I am working for the power sector now, but because the situation demanded it.

4.  Let's take a look at some retail investor figures for our country.

5.  Ever heard of Gunnar Myrdal?  The Nobel prize winning economist?  Can you name the book written by him concerning Asia?  When did he win the Nobel?

6.  Let's see Joseph Stiglitz's take on why Malaysia is a miracle economy.  I agree with his view fully.

7.  If Alan Greenspan was known for his loquaciousness, let's be so while commenting on his memoirs.

That's all for today.

Happy reading.

Ramakrishna

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Current affairs briefing for 20th September, 2007

Hi friends,

Here go our quick links for today:

http://quizindia.blogspot.com/2007/09/20092007.html

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/20092007.html

In today's briefing:

1.  What do you know about RFID?  Ever heard of it?

2.  BCCI is coming out with a new cricket academy.  Where?

3. Perhaps the first cyber command ever in the world.  Take a look.

4.  Where is the largest solar power plant coming up?  What is the current largest?

5.  Let's learn a bit about the ULCA. 

6.  What is an SME?  What is the encouragement being given by the government in procurement policies for them?

7.  CBI wants to extend its turf to private sector banks. 

8.  Some comments about Bernanke's fed rate cut.

9.  Look at how our economy is different from the US's in so far as housing sector is concerned.  What exactly do you mean by a domino effect ?

10.  What was the Montreal Protocol about?  Remember Ozone?

11.  Can you give an example of a living fossil?

12.  National Aquatic championships are going on.  Where?  Take a look at some of the records being re-written.

That's all folks for today.

Happy reading.

Ramakrishna

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Current affairs briefing for 19th September, 2007

Hi friends,

I have just returned from a personal trip.  We resume our blog postings from today:

Here we go with our quick links for today:

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/moms-cook.html

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/intelligent-farmer.html

http://discover-it.blogspot.com/2007/09/us-federal-reserve-and-its-terminology.html

http://quizindia.blogspot.com/2007/09/19092007.html

and finally:  http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/19092007.html

In today's briefing:

1.  We are celebrating one year as a blog.  Imteyaz Ali, the winner of our Quiz Contest is in contact and he is being sent the prize money.  I am working on coming out with such a contest (in different formats) more frequently.  Let me see.

2.  The Fed has finally cut the fund rate.  Let's take a look at some terminology for the minnows amongst us.  What is the Fed?  What is the fund rate?  What is a prime rate?  etc.

3.  Ever heard of wardriving?

4.  Is India's Nalanda resurrecting?  It may not be a dream after all.

5.  Look at IBM's effort at solving human problems through the computer grid.

6.  What is virgin coconut oil? 

7.  Mars Odyssey in in trouble.  I think not serious.  Just some software glitches.

8.  Something about the gas pricing formula.  We look at the EGoM, the Brent crude and mmBtu definitions in the process.

9.  Why will subprime crises not happen in India?

10.  Ever heard of a feed-in-tariff?

11.  Let's take a look at our power needs in the future.

12.  What is our insurance penetration?

13.  Digital smileys are now 25 years old!!!  Who is credited with their first use?

14.  Vienna convention on the law of treaties.  Let's look at how it defines a treaty.

15.  I am sure you all heard of the CTBT.  Look who is holding it up?  We are also in the club!!

That's all for today.  Happy reading.

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No current affairs briefing for 16th September, 2007

Friends,

Today Economic Times and The Hindu are not delivered.  Hence no briefing.

Take a break and enjoy these time pass posts:

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/restore-your-monitors-brightness.html

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/alarmed-concerned-and-frustrated.html

And let me remind you for one last time, many of you who have registered for the quiz contest have not yet taken part in it.  You have time till today evening to enter the contest.  I will be announcing the result of the quiz contest tomorrow morning.

Follow this link http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/08/quiz-contest.html

Good day.

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Current affairs briefing for 15th September, 2007

Hi friends,

A happy Vinayaka Chaturdhi to all of you.  And may God bless you all with lot of strength to prepare for and attempt the upcoming Mains exam.

Here go our links for today:

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/mps-salary.html

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/15092007.html

In today's briefing:

1.  What are the most popular net activities in India?  Any idea?

2.  How many books did you read about globalization ?  What is it anyway?  Let's take a look at it in brief.  We note some snippets along the way while learning about a review of a book on globalization.

3.  Where do states derive their power to borrow monies? 

4.  Indian Railways is proposing to come up with logistic parks.

5.  More on subprime crisis fallout.

6.  UNICEF has come out with some heartening news. 

7.  Rahul Dravid is no longer our cricket captain.

8.  Some excellent comments on Ram Setu issue.  In Hindu.

9.  Japan's space proble SELENE.  Remember reading about it anytime earlier in our blogs?

10.  McLaren thrown out of Formula One racing and fine a good $100 mn.  Look at why.

That's all for today folks.  Happy reading.

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Re: The Quiz Contest is Open Now.

Hi TO ALL

IT will be benificial if every body is also contributing and sharing
his / her ideas and views for prepartion and there stratagy for
particular subject.

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On Sep 8, 11:46 pm, Ramakrishna <ram...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello friends,
>
> I am just back in Hyderabad. The Quiz Contest is now open.
>
> It is open from 00 Hours of 9th September to 00 Hours of 16th
> September. As the contest is hosted on a US based server, the times
> are all Chicago times. Hence you are on your own, if you miss the
> deadlines. Take the contest as quickly as you can. In case of a tie,
> it is the earliest person who finishes taking the contest that will be
> declared winner.
>
> May the best contestant win. All the best.
>
> Regards,
>
> Ramakrishna

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Current affairs briefing for 14th September, 2007

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Here go our quick links for today:

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http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/14092007.html

In today's briefing:

1.  In spite of our crude basket's price going up, the government is not in a position to raise the prices of petroleum products.

2.  Can you name all the core sectors of the economy?

3.  China is likely to emerge as the largest gold mining country in the world.

4.  NHAI is about to be reorganized.  What does it stand for and what does it do?

5.  How did farm subsidies come about in the US?  Along the way we learn a bit about the Great Depression of the 1930's.

6.  What are white goods and brown goods?  Let's look at their definition.

7.  Do the slowing IIP figures signify that it is the end of growth story?  No; not if you are an expert at reading figures.

8.  Indian Banks' mandate on Basel Norms.

9.  Old Age Pension Scheme expanded.  Is the country in election mode?

10.  INS Jalashwa joins the Eastern Fleet. 

That's all for today.  Happy reading.

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Current affairs briefing for 13th September, 2007

Hi friends,

Here go our links for today:

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/13092007.html

http://discover-it.blogspot.com/2007/09/more-about-subprime-crisis-and.html

http://quizindia.blogspot.com/2007/09/13092007.html

In today's briefing:

1.  What is the Ram Sethu issue about?  Let's take a look at it.

2.  Japanese PM resigns.

3.  Ever heard of Edward de Bono?  Most of Management graduates amongst you would have.  Take a look at two of his most widely known concepts.  Follow the links given there.

4.  Harry Potter breaks one more record.

5.  New policy of hire & fire for textile companies.

6.  What is the SGSY scheme about?  Take a look at its problems.

7.  Is the Indian economy boom period over?  Take a look at what is exactly meant by IIP and 'base effect' while doing so.

8.  "Don't ever belong to a psychological gated community."  What does this mean?

9.  One more name worthy of remembering.  Bhairavi Patel.  Who is she?

10.  Short selling explained.

11.  An excellent critic on nuclear deal from very prominent people.

12.  Remember the Jasraj Chopra panel?  What was it looking into?

13.  A bit about vacuum bombs, thermobaric bombs etc.

And some names to remember along the way.  Whooo... a long post eh? 

Happy reading.

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Current affairs briefing for 12th September, 2007

Hi friends,

Here go our links for today:

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/12092007.html

An important warning about phishing attempts on ICICI Bank accounts.

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/icici-bank-duplicate-site-warning.html

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/student-vs-professor.html

Corrected the problem that was there in our quiz blog.  It was some Google coding problem. 

http://quizindia.blogspot.com/2007/09/12092007.html

In today's briefing:

1.  Trusts have always been a confusing concept; for me at least.  Today's ET had some good info on them.  Take a look.

2.  Do you know the difference between fractional ownership and chartering of a jet plane?

3.  Something about world crude prices and OPEC's role in it.

4.  Problems in Indo-ASEAN FTA talks.  What do you know about Rules of Origin?  What are they?

5.  A very good article on how or when can recession set in because of the subprime crisis.

6.  Judges inquiry bill.  Do you have any views on that?  Look at what Justice Rajinder Sachar has to say on the matter.  Very informed views.  By the way do you remember why he is already known to us?  Follow the link from the blog post.  It will take you straight there.

7.  How many tigers are there in India now? 

8.  A very good article on the village court system prevalent in India in the first mellennium.

9.  Who is Anita Roddick?  Why is she in the news now?  What is she known for?

That's all for today friends.

Happy reading.

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Current affairs briefing for 11th September, 2007

Hi friends,

Here go our quick links for today:

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/11092007.html

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/lenses-with-ears.html

In today's briefing:

1.  More about Basel II norms and various types of risks.  Ever heard of ICAAP?  What does it stand for and what does it imply?

2.  Social security bill introduced in Parliament.  What is the criticism about it?

3.  Cess on big retail proposed.  But is it good?

4.  What do you know about closing a company in India?  Do you know as much as World Bank knows?  Juss kidding...

5.  A good debate on mineral exploitation in India.

6.  What is CLI?  It is made by OECD.

7.  Equity linked foreign currency options.  Ever heard of them?  It is a kind of a derivative.  Take a look.

8.  An excellent article on nuclear reactors.  By a famed scientist of India.

9.  India and Mexico sign a couple of pacts.

10.  Roger Federer is writing records.

That's all for today.  Happy reading.

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Current affairs briefing for 10th September, 2007

Hi friends,

I am heartened to note that many of you are taking the Quiz Contest seriously and am happy with the result so far.

We are improving day by day.  As I found that many of you are asking me to explain some basic concepts, I have decided to update the Glossary page and give active links to that page whenever I feel that the readers would be interested in knowing a little bit detail about that word or phrase.  Secondly, lot of bookmarking is being done in our posts also so that they can be referred to as and when the necessity arises.  Ofcourse, this will not materially alter anything for the readers except that you will see different colours and underlines on some words and phrases.  Hope this helps us all.

Here we go with our links for today:

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/10092007.html

http://discover-it.blogspot.com/2007/09/oaths-of-office.html

http://quizindia.blogspot.com/2007/09/10092007.html

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/can-krishna-pull-it-off.html

Before I start off, don't miss today's joke on Funny Affairs; it is damn good.  (Follow the last link above).

Now back to serious business.

1.  You asked me to explain about oaths of office and why they are different.  I found it interesting enough to research a bit and give you an answer in today's Discover It.

2.  Look at the limits on mutual fund investments; abroad that is.

3.  What are STRIPS?  Why are they in the news?

4.  India's APEC dreams are off till at least 2010.

5.  IRDA reworks on solvency margins.

6.  Abhijit Sen committee likely to submit its report this month.

7.  How much do you know about the Man Booker Prize?

8.  An excellent article with suggestions on gas pricing.  Very good.

9.  Ever heard of singularity?  What is it?

10.  What is the hemline theory of stock markets?  People are really nuts; at times you know?

11.  UNCTAD's Trade and Development Report and about FTAs.

12.  Is my prophesy coming true?  Are you seeing a US recession on the horizon?  Some seem to.

13.  Sporting results worth noting.

14.  Venice film festival results are out.

That's all for today.  Happy reading.  Do drop a line if the changed format is useful.

Ramakrishna

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Current affairs briefing for 9th September, 2007

Hi friends,

I am back from my long tour yesterday night.

I opened the Quiz Contest for all of you to participate.  Do take part and be the first to win the prize.

Here go our quick links for today:

http://discover-it.blogspot.com/2007/09/answers-to-shoutbox-queries-13.html

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/tibetan-personality-test.html

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/meanest-dog.html

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/quick-wit.html

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/crowbar-from-sears.html

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/taking-it-out-on-mother-in-law.html

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/planting-trees.html

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/09092007.html

Having come from a holidy, I had quite a few jokes to share with you.

One important feature to note from today's postings:  Do follow the links in the posts that I am giving you.  They will explain you the concept or refer you to a contextual noting we made earlier.

In today's briefing:

1.  I have answered almost all of your shout-box queries in today's Discover It blog.  Take a look there.

2.  Remember the CECA with Singapore?  Singapore is finally in the process of giving QFB status to three of our banks.  What is QFB status?  What does it entail or privilege you?

3.  When PE firms themselves are flush with money and gobbling up companies, why do banks need to extend loans to them? 

4.  What is the difference between traditional bank loans and covenant-lite loans?

5.  Remember anything about the financial inclusion funds proposed in the budget?

6.  Ever heard of onychophagy?  Oenology?

7.  Something about cricket.

That's all for today folks.  We will resume our daily quiz dose from tomorrow onwards.

Happy reading.

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The Quiz Contest is Open Now.

Hello friends,

I am just back in Hyderabad. The Quiz Contest is now open.

It is open from 00 Hours of 9th September to 00 Hours of 16th
September. As the contest is hosted on a US based server, the times
are all Chicago times. Hence you are on your own, if you miss the
deadlines. Take the contest as quickly as you can. In case of a tie,
it is the earliest person who finishes taking the contest that will be
declared winner.

May the best contestant win. All the best.

Regards,

Ramakrishna

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Current affairs briefing for 3rd September, 2007

Hi friends,

Here go our quick links for today:

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/03092007.html

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/narayanamurthys-views-on-staying-late.html

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/sure-its-hot-in-here.html

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/intelligent-soldier.html

In today's briefing:

1.  INSAT - 4 CR successfully launched.  Now that we have notched up more successes than failures in space programs, can you recall our failures?  Take a look.  Then, what is a three stage rocket?

2.  Ethanol blending may be made mandatory from October 2007.  But what precautions are needed for it?

3.  What is the RIL-NTPC dispute about gas pricing?

4.  CCI (Competition Commission of India) to raise the bar on bank mergers.  Read yesterday's notes to understand this issue fully.

5.  Exit tax on IIT and IIM students.  Are we retrograde or are we aping somebody?

6.  Subprime and Indian Economy are my favourite subjects.  Can the subprime crisis hit our economy?  Look at an expert's point of view.

7.  How has China raced ahead of India in agriculture, though both of them were at the same level some 25 years ago?  An excellent article appeared in today's Hindu.  Take a look.

8.  What is the party that rules Russia?  Can you tell me the name?

That's all folks for today.

IMPORTANT Announcement:  I am leaving town on some personal work and will be touring North India this whole week.  Expected back by Sunday only.  So it will be rest for me and all of you.

I will try my best to access the net to open our quiz contest by Saturday.  Even if there is a delay, do bear with me.  I will surely open the contest by Sunday.

All the best.  Have a great week.

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Current affairs briefing for 2nd September 2007

Hi friends,

Here goes our quick link for today:

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/02092007.html

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/intelligent-soldier.html

In today's briefing:

1.  Bajaj and TVS are sparring over their IPR.  Take a look at the issue at stake.

2.  Downlinking policy for TV channels in for some change.

3.  Can you reel out the highlights of the competition bill that is introduced in the Parliament?

4.  Some moves afoot to put in place a successor agreement for the Kyoto protocol.  BTW who steers all this?  The UNFCC; right.  Who heads the UNFCC?

5.  India moots the setting up of SAARC university.

6.  One more country signs up for Second Life.  Take a look.

7.  Why do babies have more bones than grown ups?

8.  Ban on Yoga in churches in UK.

9.  What do you know about Permanent Court of Arbitration? 

10.  Ever heard of Choto Pashla?  It is a village.  What is its specialty?

11.  US Open.  The first major casualty is Sharapova.

That's all for today.  Happy reading.

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Current affairs briefing for 1st September, 2007

Hi friends,

Here go our quick links for today:

http://quizindia.blogspot.com/2007/09/01092007.html

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/09/01092007.html

In today's briefing:

1.  India's economy is on a roll.  Look at the first quarter results.  They are pretty impressive.

2.  Not just Indra Nooyi; we have Deven Sharma also to celebrate.

3.  Nepal entered into a pact with Madhesis to bring in political stability.  Who are Madhesis?  What is the terai?

4.  Should political parties necessarily have an ideology?

5.  Some facts and figures about our dairy scene.

6.  Can you define a bank?  Look at Bradford Delong's definition and compare with your definition.

7.  What is neutron scattering?  What is it useful for?

8.  An excellent critique of SC Gupta committee's recommendations on money lenders.

That's all for today folks.  Happy reading.

Sorry for making my calendar public in our Quiz Blog.  It was an accident.  However, you all need to know that I would not be there from 4th of September to 8th of September in Hyderabad.  And I won't be carrying my laptop around.  So there won't be postings on our blogs during those four or five days.  But quiz contest will be on -- even if with a day's delay.

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