Current affairs briefing for 13th June, 2008

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Here is our link for today:

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In today's briefing:

1.  A strong rebound in industrial growth is heartening.  But worries on oil pricing remain.

2.  RBI hiked the repo rate.  What is repo rate?

3.  What are 'triggers' in the context of WTO agriculture talks?

4.  RBI comes out with guidelines for m-banking.  A revolutionary step.

5.  Why is there a case for helping the aviation sector. While learning about it, we learn about 'externalities'.

6.  Why is a current account deficit bad?

7.  A deer with a unicorn spotted in Italy.

8.  Dasavatharam being released today.

9.  ISO puts Microsoft's OOXML format on hold following objections from some countries including India.

That's it for today.  Happy reading.

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Current affairs briefing for 11th June, 2008

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Here goes our link for today:

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In today's briefing:

1.  More snippets on the Indian airline industries problems.

2.  Apple iPhone 3G to debut in India?  3G services can't take off in India; but then who cares?

3.  A look at how much we spend on defence as a proportion of our GDP.

4.  US confirms that Pak helps Taliban.

5.  Nepal's King to leave his palace today.

6.  Want a lowdown on RBI's coming down on the Sahara Group?  You have a good article in today's ET,.

7.  Finally India beats Pakistan in one day cricket.  Looks like it didn't make much news.  Did IPL change this? 

8.  A look at section 304A of the IPC.  What is it about?  Why is it in the news? 

Happy reading.

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Current affairs briefing for 10th June, 2008

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Here goes our link for today:

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/06/10062008.html

In today's briefing:

1.  There is a new buzzword for us to learn.  DI.  No, I am not referring to our Discover It blog.  It refers to Diversity and Inclusion that the corporate world is keen nowadays.

2.  What are the typical instruments available to a government to deal with oil price shocks?

3.  What sort of negative consequences can be there in the light of the possibility that the fiscal deficit touches 7% of the GDP?

4.  A lil bit more detail on the Centre-State spat on stamp duty issue.

5.  A bit on India's IT industry.

6.  What is the cause for worry on the external funds flow front for the Government and the RBI.  This year.

7.  Government tries to put in place a mammoth plan to control vehicles.

8.  Heard of the Growth Report?  I think we referred it once already.  More about it.

9.  And something about 'revenue assurance'.  Heard of it?

10.  Look at how the Indian airline companies are bleeding?  Then why do business?

11.  World's fastest computer; for the present.

12.  Something about the famous Inca citadel -- Machu Picchu.

That's it for today.  Happy reading.


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Current affairs briefing for 9th June, 2008

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Here are our links for today:

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/06/09062008.html

http://discover-it.blogspot.com/2008/06/what-broad-lessons-can-india-draw-from.html

http://discover-it.blogspot.com/2008/06/indias-position-on-bio-piracy-and-trips.html

In today's briefing:

1.  What lessons can India draw from the US subprime crisis?  Click on the second link above.

2.  Ever heard of these terms?  Non-paper and horizontal process, in the context of WTO talks?  Click on the 3rd link above.

3.  What is the tug of war that's on between Centre and States about stamp duty?

4.  What will RCom and MTN deal result in?

5.  Bahai leaders arrested again in Iran?

6.  A new source of energy -- this time from our own footfalls.

7.  Government measures to check steel prices.

8.  Why will low-cost aviation not work in India?

9.  A very good piece on oil price rise and myths related to it.

10.  An interesting article on food shortage.  Arun Firodia is blaming animals for the food shortage.  He appears convincing.

11.  Know the name of the person who coined the term BRIC?

12.  A bit about SMS search.

13.  And lastly in sports, the final tally at Roland Garros and the football mania that sweeps across Europe.

That's it for today.  Happy reading.


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Current affairs briefing for 7th June, 2008

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Here we with our links for today:

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Spectacular growth of the insurance industry in India.

How IPL makes money.

In today's briefing:

1.  A very good write up that gives a bird's eye view of the banking scene in India

2.  Remember anything about 'general aviation' policy?  A very good criticism of that policy and my take on the subject.

3.  A look at the amount of money needed for meeting emission targets.

4.  Why do oil price hikes make no news anymore?

5.  Israel threatens to bomb Iran's nuclear installations.

6.  How does tracking consumer behaviour by big retailers help?

7.  Food subsidy bill likely to go up.

8.  Lastly, the best ever write up on cyber warfare that I have seen in recent times.  A must read.

That's it for today.  Happy reading.


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Current affairs briefing for 6th June, 2008

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Here goes our link for today:

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/06/06062008.html

In today's briefing:

1.  What makes the RBI so nervous about NBFCs?

2.  A very good essay from Arun Maira on the responsibility of India's youth.

3.  The FIU gets more teeth.  Remember anything about it?

4.  Why is there a case for lowering sales tax on petro products?

5.  SBI forays into custodial business.  But what does custodial business mean?

6.  India's answer to viagra is 'caterpillar fungus'.  Know something about it.

7.  An update on Roland Garros and SAFF cup.

That's it for today.  Happy reading.


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Current affairs briefing for 5th June, 2008

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Here goes our link for today:

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/06/05062008.html

In today's briefing:

1.  Today is World Environment Day.  We note the place where the main event will be held by UNEP.  We also look at where the earlier events were held in the last seven years.

2.  Talking of environment, we can't miss an article by Sarthak Behuria in today's ET.  Recommend a read once.  Some interesting thoughts there.

3.  Finally Obama gets the nomination.  A bit about him.

4.  A look at what is the impact of the oil price increase. 

5.  RBI acts against the Sahara group.

6.  Define a satellite radio service.  If you are asked such a question; what is your answer?

7.  What is a reverse merger?  We are tracking RCom and MTN talks here.

8.  Air India institute gets TRTO approval.  What does this imply?

9.  Who is Tolkowsky?  Interesting to know.

10.  A relook at India's objections to SSMs in the WTO talks.

11.  In sports, I draw your attention to -- Roland Garros ofcourse.  But also Euro 2008, and SAFF cup

12.  Finally, how many arms does our Milky Way galaxy have?  Four or two?  What are the arms made up of?

Whew.  I think enough for today.  Happy reading.



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Current affairs briefing for 4th June, 2008

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Here goes our link for today:

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In today's briefing:

1.  Something about fashion icons.  We have just read the obituary of Yves Saint Laurent yesterday.  Let's take a look at some other big names in the fashion industry and the contributions they are known for.

2.  Who is the CEO of IFCI?

3.  What is an SPAC or a blank cheque company?

4.  I am sure, you have heard of botnets and zombies.  What are they?

5.  A look at the specialty of Hyderabad airport.

6.  BSNL is not able to list because of stiff opposition from its staff unions.  It is trying something new.

7.  Tamilnadu to get three new higher educational institutions.  Where at?

That's it for today.  Happy reading.




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Current affairs briefing for 3rd June, 2008

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Here goes our link for today:

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/06/03062008.html

In today's briefing:

1.  RBI's Special Market Operations get the first flak.

2.  Some hard figures relating to oil subsidy in our country.

3.  Occasionally we do need to keep a tab on the plan expenditure we make on various sectors.  Education is a good one to start with.

4.  What is the problem of providing for pension liabilities that is staring at the nationalized banks in our country?

5.  Our chess grandmaster, Anand loses a title to Ivanchuk.

6.  Who is the fastest man on the earth?  It is a Jamaican; again.

7.  One more inspiring photo from Roland Garros.

8.  Heard about Yves Saint Laurent?  He is connected with the fashion industry.  He is no more.

9.  A snippet about the costliest mushroom from India.  Remember anything that we noted about white truffles back in 2006?  What an interesting comparison does it make?

Happy reading. 

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Current affairs briefing for 2nd June, 2008

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Here is our link for today:

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In today's briefing:

1.  Look at the ECB norm relaxation that is done by the Government.

2.  When did the Euro come into being?

3.  When was the first ever census taken up in India?

4.  China and India were far more advanced in agricultural practices before the start of the industrial revolution.  But then industrial revolution did not originate in these countries.  Why?

5.  What, in your opinion, could be done to make India an agricultural super power; again?

6.  In the context of WTO talks what is meant by offensive and defensive interests?

7.  Who is the CEO of the Power Exchange of India (PXI)?

8.  Have lot of money stashed away abroad?  This article explains you how people are bringing it in without attracting regulatory glare.

9.  Times of India group acquires Virgin Radio.

That's it for today.  Happy reading.



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