Current affairs briefing for 31st October, 2007

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http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/10/football-math.html

In today's briefing:

1.  Take a look at the key points in RBI's credit policy review.

2.  We would have noted the abbreviation NDS slipping by in our notes occasionally.  What does it stand for?

3.  Can you imagine how much it costs to buy an Airbus A-380 plane?

4.  Take a look at how the American political (or should I say legislative?) process works.

5.  GAP set to return some Indian shipments.  Because of child labour issues.

6.  Broadband penetration in India.  One more look at it.

7.  NELP VII is about to be announced.  See the policy subtleties.

8.  Do you switch off your TV with you remote only?  If so, you may find this interesting.

9.  Who is going to host the 2014 World Cup football?

10.  Some words about the richest man on earth.  Is it Mukesh Ambani?

That's all for today folks.  Happy reading.

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Current affairs briefing for 30th October, 2007

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Here goes our quick link for today:

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In today's briefing:

1.  A quick recap of PNs and hedge funds.

2.  Some political commentary on Karnataka developments.

3.  What is Karwa Chauth? 

4.  PM heads a committee?  Doesn't he have a better job to do?

5.  Take a look at BJP's objections to the Indo-US nuclear deal.

6.  Some figures about India's R&D expenditure.

7.  Something about the coffee varieties.

8.  A very good article appeared on MFI bill.  Look at it.  BTW can you explain the difference btween MFIz and NBFCs?  And NBFCs and Section 25 companies?

9.  Two good terms to learn in today's language lessons.

10.  This is what you mean by role-reversal. Look at Argentina's Presidential elections.

11.  A couple of boring things about cricket. 

12.  Before we wind up for the day, get a grounding on what is meant by right, left and centrist etc.

That's all for today.  Happy reading.

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Re: Need notes on Indian Ancient history

hello does anyone have indian history complete material in hindi plz tell me
& also if anyone know about pali lit books reply me

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Need notes on Indian Ancient history

Hi,

can anyone provide me some good notes on Indian Ancient History.

I will be grateful if anyone fulfil my requirement.

 

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Current affairs briefing for 24th October, 2007

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It is another busy day.

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In today's briefing:

1.  Why is RBI concerned about FDI flowing into the real estate sector?  Look at it.

2.  Just a tidbit about cinema distribution business.

3.  More on ChangE-1, the Chinese lunar probe.

4.  The retail sector will now be thrust with training farmers.

5.  Some facts and figures about Forex trading worldwide.

6.  Ever heard of the sufi poet Rumi?  Let's learn a bit about him on the eve of his 800th birth anniversary celebrations.

7.  We are number one's even on poor!!

8.  Some interesting facts about dryland farming in India.  Especially what ICRISAT's work is able to achieve.

9.  Finally something about Ms. Bhutto, the good, the bad and the ugly.

That's it for today.  Happy reading.

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Current affairs briefing for 23rd October, 2007

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In today's briefing:

1.  We reinforce our learning about sub-accounts of FIIs and take a look at whether or not SEBI is right in its apprehensions.

2.  Mona Lisa's secrets revealed?

3.  What does it entail to increase the speed of trains in India?

4.  Ever heard of a taikonaut?

5.  Scientists have discovered the genes responsible for ageing.

6.  Heard of the bunny festival in AP?  What do you know about it?  Its very quirky.

7.  African leadership prize.  Perhaps it will rival Nobel in prize money.

8.  Formula One champion is Kimi Raikknonen!!!

That's all for today.  Happy reading.

Ramakishna.

PS:  Because there were no papers delivered yesterday, there was no notes yesterday.



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Current affairs briefing for 21st October, 2007

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In today's briefing:

1.  Government working on satellite township policy.

2.  See how our emergency number infrastructure is still not up to the mark.

3.  Credit card frauds hit global aviation industry.

4.  What is intelligent web content?

5.  More murky details about F1 racing industrial espionage scandal.

6.  Nobel for philathropy awarded to Ratan Tata.

It makes me really happy that you people are receiving our blogs content on your mobiles.  Keep reading them on mobiles.

Happy reading.

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Current affairs briefing for 20th October, 2007

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http://quizindia.blogspot.com/2007/10/20102007.html

Our blogs are going high tech.  From today onwards they will be available to you (except the Quiz blog) even in your mobiles.

In today's briefing:

1.  Let's know a bit about Sankar Nethralaya.  It is doing very good work.

2.  The Left takes up cudgels on behalf of the RBI?

3.  Myanmar forms panel to draft a constitution.

4.  A little about OTC medicines in India and government's meddling with them.

5.  New improved test to detect cervical cancer.

6.  Today is World Osteoporosis Day!!

7.  Look at ONGC technology invention!  It is giving it lot of oil.

8.  Some thoughts on North East development.

9.  Let's know about coping with stress -- the brains regions responsible for it.

10.  Why are Islamic terrorists turning against Pakistan?  Look at some answers.

11.  2008 is the International Year of the Potato.

That's all for today.  Happy reading.

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Current affairs briefing for 19th October, 2007

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In today's briefing:

1.  Look at how RIL was able to make humongous profits!!

2.  Let's take a macro-economic look at the derivatives market in India and what SEBI is trying to do.

3.  What are CARs?  They are issued by DGCA.  What for?

4.  Mashelkar Report is destined for more sidelining.  This time for reasons other than plagiarism.

5.  Let's learn a bit about the petrochem sector in India.

6.  Why pass up an opportunity to learn a new word?  Tatulogical???

7.  Should corporate boards have quota for women?  This one for sure will be less politically sensitive; I guess.

8.  Supreme Court's guidelines on NBWs.

9.  India's carpet industry and the Kaleen certificate.

10.  Women of steel?  Benazir Bhutto and Cecilia?

11.  Dalai Lama conferred with a US honour.

That's all friends for today.  Happy reading.

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notes on pub.ad & sociology

Hi,
 
can anyone provide me some good notes on public administration and sociology. i am ready to buy or to take on loan basis. i will be grateful if anyone fulfills my requirement

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Current affairs briefing for 18th October, 2007

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http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/10/18102007.html

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In today's briefing:

1.  Madonna makes history.  All the best to her. 

2.  See the plan finalization process.  Do you see any difference between what we notice in textbooks and this?  I want your inputs on this.

3.  An excellent portal on India related info.  Actually this was there for a long time.  But it is only recently that they have reorganized the site.  A must read.

4.  Man Booker prize awarded to Irish novelist.

5.  What is bad about not raising the fuel prices in India?

6.  A good article from TT Ram Mohan appeared in today's ET. 

7.  See what was done by SEBI that spooked the markets yesterday.

That's all for today.

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Current affairs briefing for 17th October, 2007

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Here go our quick links for today:

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In today's briefing:

1.  Even though crude prices are testing historic levels, the country seems to be ignoring it.

2.  Do you know how many employment exchanges are there in the country?  And how many jobs are they being able to show to the unemployed youth?

3.  Look at China's lunar space probe and other space achievements.

4.  Ever heard of Citizen Kane?  I am noting it for the first time.

5.  See how Indian Bank is doing its bit to scrape the bottom of the pyramid?  Its way of financial inclusion.

6.  Today we learn about Avsari Khurd.  What is so special about it?

7.  A few other tidbits worth a recap from today's news.

That's all for today.  Happy reading.

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Current affairs briefing for 16th October, 2007

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Here are our quick links to today:

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http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/10/tell-me-your-name.html

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In today's briefing:

1.  We are keep hearing about biotechnology sector; right?  Can you identify all the sub-sectors that go with it?

2.  RIL-RNRL gas deal to be re-worked.  Says Bombay High court.

3.  Nobel for Economics announced.  Mechanism Design theory and its use is interesting.

4.  GoI bats for Jet and Air Deccan in the Gulf.

5.  What are QIP norms?

6.  Why is power trading not taking off in the country?

7.  What are denotified tribes and when did they come about?

8.  The case for Vizhinjam and some lessons about deep water ports.

9.  The fiscal costs of managing excess foreign exchange inflows.

That's all for today.  Happy reading.

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Current affairs briefing for 15th October, 2007

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http://discover-it.blogspot.com/2007/10/subprime-crisis-fallout.html

In today's briefing:

1.  We take a look again at the subprime crisis in our Discover It blog in view of the recent developments.

2.  Do you know the rule position with reference to Independent directors on companies' boards?

3.  Air India which was denied entry into Star Alliance, now gains entry because of the merger with Indian.

4.  Let's look at the sugar scenario in the country.

5.  New wine policy in the offing?

6.  Finally Airbus announces delivery of the first ever A380.

7.  In sport results we look at Heavy weight boxing, Tennis, Golf and ofcourse Cricket.

That's all for today.  Happy reading.

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Current affairs briefing for 14th October, 2007

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Here goes our quick link for today:

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As I found that our concept roll is becoming too unwieldy, I have separated some of them into a separate page and put them there.  The link to it is just below the concept roll. 

In today's briefing:

1.  India Inc is battling cyber squatters. 

2.  Commercial space tourists are a growing tribe.  Are you going to be there?

3.  Look at geoweb's applications.

4.  POSCO officials kidnapped and released.

5.  What is fair value accounting?

6.  Tourist arrivals are on an upswing.

7.  Why is it not pinching us even when the crude price touches $84 in international markets?

8.  A little about Bike racing champions.

9.  What are Special Olympics about?  Where are they being held this year?

10.  What is a fifth generation aircraft?

11.  Who is Drew Gilpin Faust?

12.  Military World Games are about to start in Hyderabad today.

13.  What do you know about Mont Blanc?  A ball pen; right?  It is more than that.

I think that should be enough for today.

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Current affairs briefing for 13th October, 2007

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http://discover-it.blogspot.com/2007/10/answers-to-shout-box-queries-16.html

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/10/13102007.html

In today's breifing:

1.  Some update about Statutory Liquidity Ratio in today's Discover It.

2.  Some answers to your shout-box queries.

3.  Copy of shout-box discussions made available in today's Discover It.

4.  Nobel for IPCC and Al Gore.

5.  Supreme Court not impressed with Andhra Pradesh's antics.

6.  Some facts and figures about India's wheat production and consumption.

7.  PSUs rake in lot of moolah for the Government.  Look at it.  Is it time to stop cribbing about PSU inefficiencies?

That's all for today.  Happy reading.

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Current affairs briefing for 12th October, 2007

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http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/10/12102007.html

In today's briefing:

1.  Blast in Ajmer Dargah.  Why do you think the Islamic militants will blast an Islamic dargah?

2.  Law commission says no to death penalty for dowry deaths.

3.  Nobel for Literature announced.

4.  Oil bonds to OMCs to enable them to recoup part of their losses.

5.  Committee on port standardization submits its report.

6.  A few forceful arguments about MSP and its management.

7.  A very good essay on Ram Sethu controversy.  I believe you can expect a good essay question on this.

8.  RBI's concerns on the NDF market.

9.  Word Standards Day. 

That's all for today folks.  Happy reading.

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Current affairs briefing for 11th October, 2007

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In today's briefing:

1.  RBI is favouring curbs on PE and PNs now.  Eventhough the Tarapore committee recommended a ban on PNs a year ago, government did not accept that recommendation.

2.  SR Bommai is no more.  He should be remembered for the Supreme Court's ruling on floor test.

3.  Microsoft IT and dogfooding!!  What a curious way of naming things?

4.  Staggered hiring; what does it mean?

5.  Nobel for Chemistry announced. 

6.  GCMMF to acquire stake in Vanilco.

7.  Private luxury trains may be allowed now.

8.  FMC is going to allow aggregators in a bid to benefit farmers.

9.  ICICI Bank is bullish on Private Banking.  But what is it?

10.  Some good arguments in favour of allowing organized retail.  Very good from interview point.

11.  SBI to merge all its associate banks with itself.  Look at their business size?  But do you know they are still small fry, compared with international banks?

12.  Lastly something about space science.  Gamma ray observatory.

That's all for today.  Happy reading.

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Current affairs briefing for 10th October, 2007

Hi friends,

Here are quick links for today:

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/10/10102007.html

http://quizindia.blogspot.com/2007/10/10102007.html

In today's briefing:

1.  Hedge funds are now allowed to operate in our stock markets.  Are we biting much more than what we can chew?

2.  One more investment region on the anvil -- ITIR.

3.  Vidyut Vikas Patras now.  We have seen Kisan Vikas Patras already.

4.  Financial Inclusion Committee and its recommendations being acted upon.

5.  How much credit do you think India's under-banked need?  Look at the stats.

6.  Repulsive pictures to wean away the smokers?  I have my reservations.

7.  Responsible tourism is being ushered in by Kerala.  One more phrase to learn.

8.  Being poor in my knowledge of Cricket, I thought I would reproduce this statistic for you.  What was the least test score ever recorded by India?

9.  A good article by SSSA Aiyar in today's ET.  Word a read once.

10.  Setting the record straight on what we noted about Basel Norms and the risk weights assignment.

11.  Oldest shipwreck found in Alaska.  An interesting tidbit about Alaska. 

12.  Nobel for Physics announced.

That's all for today folks.  Happy reading.

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Current affairs briefing for 9th October, 2007

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Here are our quick links for today:

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http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/10/height-of-madness.html

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/10/09102007.html

http://quizindia.blogspot.com/2007/10/09102007.html

In today's briefing:

1.  The R&R Policy on SEZs appears to be taking shape finally.

2.  Look at some figures of the Indian e-commerce market.

3.  Nobel prize for Medicine announced. 

4.  Do you know the name of the prize that is considered the equivalent of Nobel prize in the USA?

5.  Some language lessons.  Meaning of recrudescence.

6.  Who is the country director for India of the World Bank?

7.  Difference between stabilization funds and SWFs?

8.  What is the Rangarajan committee about?

9.  World record for solving the Rubik's cube. 

10.  Some sporting action.  We notched up a victory against the visiting Australians at last.  And something on the formula one racing front.  The Brazilian Grand Prix will be very interesting as it will decide who will be the season's champion driver.

That's all for today folks.

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Current affairs briefing for 8th October, 2007

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Here go our quick links for today:

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http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/10/08102007.html

In today's briefing:

1.  Why should corporates prefer to stay away from being rated by credit rating agencies?

2.  A look at diesel consumption by our Indian Railways.

3.  Dutch Royalty is scheduled to visit India this month.

4.  Some Internet usage statistic.

5.  A bit about ethical investing.

6.  Why are banks now getting into credit counselling ?

7.  A low down on front running.

8.  Some concerns about stem cell research.

9.  Rudyard Kipling's house is about to become a Museum. 

10. What is the Stirling Prize about?

That's all for today folks.  Happy reading.

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Current affairs briefing for 7th October, 2007

Hi friends,

Here are our quick links for today:

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/10/english-prudery.html

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/10/right-to-emergency-care.html

http://quizindia.blogspot.com/2007/10/07102007.html

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/10/07102007.html

In today's briefing:

1.  More sops are announced for the exporters.  Remember the EEFC accounts?  Interest on them is one of the sops.

2.  Courtesy Karnataka political scene, we learn/recap two English terms.  Lame Duck and Slam Dunk.

3.  See how important are the PMT fields for our economy?  17 MMSCMD of natural gas being produced from there.

4.  Link to an excellent tutorial on futures and options.  Click this.

5.  Know the difference between an Additional Judge and a Permanent Judge of a High Court? 

6.  Marion Jones is disgraced.  But she is till my hero.

7.  Appendix is not appendix after all.  It has some function.

8.  Some useful links to the Open Space column of TOI.  Good read.

That's all for today folks.  Happy reading.

Ramakrishna

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Current affairs briefing for 6th October, 2007

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Here go our quick links for today:

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http://quizindia.blogspot.com/2007/10/06102007.html

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/10/right-to-emergency-care.html

In today's briefing:

1.  Though I have kept Time Pass as a pastime, some things that we mention there are really important and do serve a larger social purpose.  Into this category falls today's information that is shared by a friend.  Don't forget to look at it.

2.  Today I have explained to you a lot about MSS.  We have seen the concept a couple of times earlier.  But today's has more of it.  Worth a look.  Along the way we also get a grip on what is meant by RBI's 'sterilization operations'.

3.  An explanation about 'reserve currency' in response to a shout-box query.

4.  SELENE is on its way to the Moon.  Forgot about it?  Nay look back here.

5.  Look at how much money SBI needs to be Basel compliant by March 2008.

6.  Some language lessons today.  What is meant by redux?

7.  Can you name the General Insurance Council's Chairman?

8.  What is 'creative destruction'?  I am sure some of you would have read about it in their PG classes somewhere.  But can you recollect it well?

9.  Press Council of India is not comprehensive.  Can you say why?

10.  What are Ig Nobel awards?

Isn't it enough for a Saturday?  Happy reading.

Ramakrishna

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Current affairs briefing for 5th October, 2007

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Here are our quick links for today:

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http://discover-it.blogspot.com/2007/10/answers-to-shout-box-queries-15.html

http://quizindia.blogspot.com/2007/10/05102007.html

In today's briefing:

1.  I have answered some of your shout-box queries.  Take a look.

2.  The Supreme Court chastises the High Courts for being trigger happy in calling higher officials.  It is heartening.

3.  Ever heard of Walter Bagehot?  Read "The Economist".  It helps sometimes to learn a bit about name dropping.

4.  A quick recap at the Bharat Nirman programme.

5.  Can you name the biggest food grain producing states in India?  Did you get the first and second ones right?

6.  A look at Dutch auctions and their role in IPOs.

7.  Supreme Court can't impose President's rule in a state nor can it recommend for one.

8.  What is Media Audit?  It is a nascent market in India.

9.  Why should India opt for nuclear power?  Look at an expert's arguments.

That's all for today.  Happy reading.

Ramakrishna

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Current affairs briefing for 4th October, 2007

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Here go our links for today:

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http://quizindia.blogspot.com/2007/10/04102007.html

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/10/want-leave-from-work.html

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/10/as-we-grow-old-it-is-better-we-are-deaf.html

In today's briefing:

1.  We noted on quite a few occasions about market stabilization scheme.  Let's have a quick recap of what it is.

2.  Remember the Krishnaiah murder?  He was an IAS officer of Bihar cadre.  He was lynched by a mob back in 1994.  Finally the judgment day has come for the perpetrators of the crime.

3.  In the ongoing standoff between the pro-democracy protesters and the military junta in Myanmar, UN had mediated through an envoy.  Can you name him?

4.  Reliance now has company.  From the cash and carry trade in being targeted.

5.  Some stats/facts about world's richest people.

6.  Read "The Age of Turbulence"?  Looks like we all need to.  Some good phrases to learn by the way.

7.  What is the so called space tourism about?  Promoted by Richard Branson & Co?

8.  Who is the Secretary General of the UN World Tourism Organization?

9.  North Korea finally relents?  I doubt it.  Renegades rarely come straight.

10.  Ramanujan Prize announced.  It goes to Ben Green.

11.  What is the standard kilogram?

12.  It is time for the Irani Cup!! 

13.  How do osmotic power plants produce power?

That's all for today.  Happy reading.

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Current affairs briefing for 3rd October, 2007

Hi friends,

Here go our quick links for today:

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http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/10/want-leave-from-work.html

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/10/03102007.html

In today's briefing:

1.  The Amul girl is now 40 years old!!!  Take a look at some of her funny quotes.  Worth a read.

2.  WPC loses spectrum management job to CERSEM.

3.  Asteroid to hit earth in 2029?

4.  Something about CST collections.

5.  Some stats about divorces in different countries.  We are far better.

6.  More about coin minting.  Look at the places where all they get minted?

7.  Some interesting thoughts on strengthening rupee and our trade competitiveness.

8.  The problem of illegal migrants.

9.  Why or when did 'bandh' become unconstitutional?

10.  Right Livelihood Awards for 2007 announced.  Can you recall their nickname?

That's all for today folks.

Ramakrishna

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Current affairs briefing for 2nd October, 2007

Hi friends,

Here we go with our links for today:

1.  ICICI Bank is coming out with the country's first ever Fund of Funds .

2.  Gmail has a vulnerability???  Know a bit about it. 

3.  The benefits of defence offsets for the country.

4.  India's Coffee Board Chairman gets elected to an International body!!!  Congratulations to him

5.  Now workers will get a higher bonus in India.

6.  More about what is meant by economy's fundamentals.

7.  Prof. Goverdhan Mehta conferred by Russian Academy of Sciences a rare honour.

8.  A few tidbits about CWC and BWC.  What are they?

9.  Gorkha Hill Council finally gets a nod from the Centre. 

That's all for today.

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Current affairs briefing for 1st October, 2007

Hi friends,

I have become very very busy of late with my office work.  That's why you should have noticed that the postings are happening a bit late -- not the usual lunch time, that I set out to do in the beginning.  I think this lag is tolerable.

Here we go with our link for today:

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2007/10/01102007.html

In today's briefing:

1.  We a new Chief of Army Staff.

2.  Ever wondered what is actually meant by 'regulation'?  I did initially when I joined the present job.  Take a look; it is interesting.

3.  Our chartered accountants are in great demand now.  They are being lured by foreign postings.

4.  I know we have covered quite a bit about Duty Drawback and DEPB schemes earlier in our blogs.  But a quick recap of their definitions today again.

5.  Airport storage fee has importers up in arms.  Look who is responsible!!!  BTW what is dwell time?

6.  What made Rolls Royce look at India seriously?  Take a look.  Not that you will be asked to reel out these things.  But it would do you a lot good to comprehend why India is becoming a hot destination.  Very useful at interview stage.

7.  What are sovereign funds?

8.  UN Convention for Disabled.  Know anything about it?

9.  A recap of Chernobyl incident.  In the context of it getting a new shelter.

10.  Lot of sporting action results for our keeps.  Grand Prix, Chess, Marathon, Tennis etc.

That's all for today folks.  Happy reading.

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