April 2013 Current Affairs for SSB

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Seljuk minaret in The Great Mosque of Aleppo, which was constructed in 1090, was destroyed in Syrian protests onApril 2013.

Researchers Developed New Keyboard Called KALQ to Beat QWERTYResearchers at St Andrews, the Max Planck Institute for Informatics in Germany and Montana Tech in the US create

keyboard layout.

Union Finance Minister Launched Medi Claim Facility for the Farmers Holding KCCP.Chidambaram on 24 April 2013 launched medi claim facility for the farmers holding Kisan Credit Cards (KCC)

ssued by Dena Bank.

Google Inc Acquired Wavii, the News Summarization App for 30 Million US Dollar

Google Inc acquired Wavii, the news summarization app based in Seattle, for around 30 million US dollar cash.

Etihad Airways took over 24 pc Stake in Jet Airways for 379 Million Dollars

Abu Dhabi based Etihad Airways on 24 April 2013 confirmed taking over of 24 per cent minority stake in Jet Airwa

or 379 million dollars.

Largest Biogas Plant of the World Inaugurated in FinlandThe largest biogas plant of the world was inaugurated on 12 March 2013 in Finland. The biogas plant was inaugurat

on the western coast of Finland.

West Bengal Government set up Commission to look into Deposits Scam

The West Bengal Government cleared the setting up of an inquiry commission to look into money collecting schemnd organisations in the State.

Goa Tourism Department Banned Drinking on the Beaches to Prevent Littering and Eve Teasing

The Goa tourism department in April 2013 directed the Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) to ban people from carryingglass bottles or alcohol on the beaches.

Chris Gayle Hit Fastest-Ever Century in the History of Cricket during IPLChris Gayle hit the fastest ever century in the history of cricket by reaching 100 in merely 30 balls during RCB vs.

Pune Warriors match on 23 April 2013.

The Union Minister for Commerce, Industry and Textiles Launched 21 New Textile Parks

The Union Minister for Commerce, Industry and Textiles, Anand Sharma on 23 April 2013, launched 21 New Texti

Parks approved under SITP.

Delhis Sulabh International Museum of Toilets Listed on Top 10 Weird Museums of the World

The Sulabh International Museum of Toilets in the Palam area of Delhi entered the list of top 10 Weird and Unusua

museums of the world.

Russia Launched Bio-Satellite (BION-M) Called Orbital Noah's Ark into Space

Russia on 19 April 2013 launched the bio-satellite (BION-M) called orbital Noah's Ark into space with various livinorganisms.

BPCL and Videocon Industries Discovered Fourth Huge Natural Gas Reserve in Mozambique BlockBPCL and Videocon Industries on 22 April 2013 declared that they discovered the fourth huge natural gas reserve in

he offshore Mozambique block in Africa.


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20th Womens Political Empowerment Day Celebrated; Three Women Panchayat Leaders Awarded20th Womens Political Empowerment Day was celebrated in New Delhi on 22 April 2013. On the occasion, three

women panchayat leaders were awarded.

Prayag Chauhan Won Gold Medal at ASBC Asian Confederation Junior Boxing Championships 2013

At the final round of ASBC Asian Confederation Junior Boxing Championships in Kazakhstan, Prayag Chauhan wo

gold on 22 April 2013.

World Book and Copyright Day was Celebrated on 23 April 2013

World Book and Copyright Day was Celebrated on 23 April 2013. World Book Capital for the year 2013 is Bangko

with its theme, Read for Life.

French-Egyptian Archaeologists Discovered the Oldest Harbor of the World in Egypt

The French-Egyptian archaeological mission from French Institute for Archaeological Studies (IFAO) discovered tholdest harbor of the world in Egypt.

ndian Mobile Services Will Reach Rupees 1.2 Trillion in 2013: Research Firm Gartner

The mobile services market in India would grow 8 percent to 1.2 trillion Rupees in 2013, according to the revelation

of research firm Gartner.

Sunil Bharti Mittal appointed Vice Chairman of International Chamber of CommerceSunil Bharti Mittal, the Chairman and Group CEO of Bharti Enterprises appointed as the Vice-Chairman of the

nternational Chamber of Commerce.

Researchers Discovered Oldest Known European Medieval Cookbook

Researchers in the third week of April 2013 discovered the oldest known European cookbook which dates back to th

2th century.

Giorgio Napolitano Re-elected as the President of Italy to serve a Second Term

taly's Parliament on 20 April 2013 re-elected Giorgio Napolitano to an unparalleled second term as president.

Djokovic won the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters Tournament by defeating Nadal

The eight year reign of Nadal on Monte Carlo Rolex Masters ended after he suffered a defeat by the hands of Djoko

on 21 April 2013.

nternational Mother Earth Day observed on 22 April with Focus on Climate Change

22 April was observed as the International Mother Earth Day across the World. Face of Climate Change is the themhe year 2013.

Civil Services Day was observed across India on 21 April 2013

Civil Services Day was observed across India on 21 April 2013 by Civil Services to rededicate and recommithemselves to the cause of the people.

Russia launched the Worlds only Returnable Satellite Bion-M1Federal Space Agency Roscosmos, Russia launched the worlds only returnable satellite called Bion-M1

DAC Approved Major Changes in DPP to Encourage Indian Defence IndustryThe Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on 20 April 2013 amended Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP)

NASAs Kepler Mission Discovered Two Earth-Like Planets Kepler-62f And Kepler-62e


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Scientists discovered two Earth-like planets which are circling around the sun-like star called Kepler-62 in Lyraonstellation.

World Bank:India Largest Recipient of Remittances in the Worldndia is the largest recipient of remittances in the world, receiving 69 billion US Dollars in 2012 according to World

Bank

ndias sixth Commodity futures trading platform Universal Commodity Exchange went liveUniversal Commodity Exchange, the sixth commodity platform, went live on 19 April 2013 with 100 members on

board.

FIDE, AICF and Tamil Nadu State Chess Association Signed an MoU for World Chess Championship

All India Chess Federation (AICF), the Tamil Nadu State Chess Association and the World Chess Federation (FIDE

igned an MoU on 19 April 2013.

First Test of Nirbhay Cruise Missile Achieved Partial Success

The first test of Nirbhay cruise missile achieved partial success at Chandipur, Odisha on 12 March 2013. It is

developed by DRDO.

China hiked its Defence Budget by 10.7 Percent to 119 Billion US Dollars

China hiked its Defence Budget by 10.7 percent on 5 March 2013.

Mirza Himayat Baig, the Lone Convict in German Bakery Blast Case Sentenced to Death

Mirza Himayat Baig, the lone convict in the Pune German Bakery blast case, was on 18 April 2013 sentenced to deaby a Pune Sessions Court.

DA hiked to 80 percent for Employees of Central Government by Union Cabinet of India

The Dearness Allowance for the central government employees was hiked by 8 percent and raised to 80 percent from72 percent.

Aruna Bahuguna became First Women Special DG of CRPFAruna Bahuguna appointed as the first women Special Director General of CRPF. She is an IPS from a 1979-batch

Andhra Pradesh cadre.

Twitter launched a New Music Service called #Music

Twitter on 18 April 2013 unveiled a new music app called #Music which will recommend tracks on the basis of wh

you follow on the social network.

Pak Court ordered Arrest of Parvez Musharraf in Judges Confinement Case

Musharraf escaped from court after Islamabad High Court ordered his arrest in the Judges confinement case and

dismissed his interim bail extension plea.

Ravuri Bharadwaja selected for Jnanpith Award 2012

Telgu Writer, Ravuri Bharadwaja was selected for the Jnanpith Award 2012 by the Jnanpith Award Committee for hontribution to Telgu Literature.

Bihar Cabinet gave its nod on Quota for Women in PoliceThe Bihar Cabinet passed the proposal of 35 percent seat reservation for women in recruitment of constables and su

nspectors in the state.


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ndias only Women Chief Election Commissioner Ramadevi Died at 79The lone women Chief Election Commissioner of India, V.S. Ramadevi died due to Cardiac Arrest. She also was th

governor of Karnataka & HP.

New Plastic Voter Identity Cards to be issued First in Assam and Nagaland: EC

EC has planned to replace the paper laminated Voter Cards into the hard plastic ID card, these will be first issued in

Assam & Nagaland

MF slashed Economic Growth Rate of India to 5.7 percent from 5.9 percent for 2013

MF in its latest release of WEO slashed Indias growth rate to 5.7 percent from 5.9 percent on 16 April 2013.

UK Scientists produced a Disease-Resistant Piglet called Pig-26

Scientists produced a disease-resistant piglet called Pig-26 using a new technique which is more simple than cloning

MF Slashed World Growth Forecast to 3.3 percent for the Year 2013

World Growth Forecast for 2013 was slashed to 3.3% from 3.5% by IMF. Continued recession in Eurozone is the

eason for it.

Navjot Singh became the Youngest Athlete to be conferred with the Sher-i-Kashmir AwardNavjot Singh on 17 April 2013 became the youngest athlete of Jammu and Kashmir to be conferred with the Sher-i-

Kashmir Sports Award.

Sahara India Pariwars Sahara Q Shop Entered into the Guinness World Records

The retail business of Sahara India Pariwar called Sahara Q Shop entered into the Guinness World Records by open15 outlets in 10 states.

ndian Coast Guard Ship C-402 Commissioned in Mumbai

The Indian Coast Guard Ship C-402 was commissioned in Mumbai by Sanjeev Dayal, Director General Police,Maharashtra, in the third week of April 2013.

Allahabad High Court Nullified the District Status of AmethiThe Allahabad high court on 15 April 2013 nullified the district status of Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj Nagar, which at

present is called Amethi.

Goa to impose Entry Tax on Vehicles registered outside the State

The Goa Government decided to impose entry tax on vehicles registered outside the state and entering Goa.

Dr. Hilary Koprowski, Developer of First Successful Oral Vaccination for Polio Died at 96

Dr Hilary Koprowski, a Polish researcher who developed the first successful oral vaccination for polio died on 11 A

2013 in Philadelphia.

MF recognized Somalias New Government after a 22-Year Break

The International Monetary Fund announced on 12 April 2013 that it recognised Somalia's new government after a

year gap in relations with the country.

Legendary Actor Pran awarded Bollywoods Highest Honour Dada Saheb Phalke Award

Dada Saheb Phalke Award 2012 was given to the veteran Bollywood actor and villain of the millennium, Pran on 12April 2013.

ndian Coast Guard Ship H-191 Commissioned at Mumbai


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DG Indian Coast Guard Vice Admiral Anurag G Thapliyal commissioned Indian Coast Guard Ship H-191 that isapable of surveillance and other multi-furious tasks.

Madhya Pradesh decided to declare Malkhamb as the State SportThe Madhya Pradesh government on 9 April 2013 decided to declare Malkhamb as the State Sport.

South Africa hosted the Fifth BRICS Summit at Durban International Convention Centre

The fifth BRICS Summit from 26 to 28 March 2013 was held at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC),South Africa.

World's Largest Private Yacht named Azzam Launched by German ShipyardA German shipyard on 5 April 2013 launched Azzam, the worlds largest private yacht, overshadowing the previou

ecord holder Eclipse.

Odisha decided to set up First Public Health University in India

Odisha on 8 April 2013 decided to set up the first public health university in India. This university will be set up und

Public-Private Partnership mode.

Krishna Kumar Natrajan appointed as the New Chief of NASSCOMNASSCOM appointed Krishnakumar Natarajan as its chairman and R Chandrasekaran as the Vice Chairman of the

Executive Council for 2013-14.

Official Online Portal of INTRA-IPS Launched in New Delhi

The official online portal of INTRA-IPS was launched by S. Jayaraman (Special Secretary-Internal Security), MHANew Delhi on 8 April 2013.

Margaret Thatcher Former British Prime Minister and Iron Lady of Britain Died

The first and the only women to be the Prime Minister of Britain, Margaret Thatcher died at the age of 87 followingtroke on 8 April 2013.

AISECT launched a Job Portal called Rojgar Mantra.comVocational education, services and e-governance network, AISECT launched a job portal called RojgarMantra.com

Army to launch a New Scheme of Old Age Homes for ex-Servicemenndian Army to launch a new scheme of old-age homes for the ex-servicemens. The services of the scheme can be

vailed on a payment of charges from pension.

Foreign Tourist Arrivals in India Increased by About Three Percent

Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) showed a growth of 2.8 percent in March 2013 over March 2012.

Lt Cdr Tomy became First Indian to Circumnavigate Globe Solo and Non-StopLt Cdr Abhilash Tomy became the first Indian to Circumnavigate Globe Solo and Non-Stop on a sail boat. On retur

was welcomed by the President of India.

Union Government approved Decision to Double the Number of Judges in next 5 years

The decision of doubling the number of judges in Indian courts was approved by Prime Minister and with this the

number judges will reach to 37000 in 5 years.

Rajasthan Government launched Free Essential Diagnostic Tests Scheme


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On the occasion of World Health Day, State Government of Rajasthan introduced a scheme of free essential diagnosests in government hospitals.

Facebook Released New Software Called Home for Android PhonesFacebook on 4 April 2013 released the software called Home, which puts the feeds from Facebook on Android phon

home screen.

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