Units of Measurement

Units of Measurement

Ampere Electric current Angstrom Wave-length and also lengths of atomic dimensions Bar Atmospheric pressure Becquerel Radioactivity Bel Intensity of Sound Calorie Quantity of Heat Candela Luminous intensity Candle power Illuminating power of source of light Celsius (Centigrade) Temperature Coulomb Electric Charge Decibel Intensity of sound (1/10th of Bel) Dyne Force Electron-volt Energy

General Knowledge and Current Affairs for Competitive Examinations 2012 August Updates

General Knowledge and Current Affairs for Competitive Examinations 

.2012 is a leap year which is also the International year for Cooperatives, International year for Sustainable Energy for All.

 World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from 1 to 7 August in more than 170 countries to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babiesaround the world.

 General Bikram Singh - New Chief of the Indian Army (25th), succeeding General VK Singh.

 PSLV-C19 has successfully injected India's 1st indigenous Radar Imaging SATellite-1 (RISAT-1) into orbit. The total Cost of mission is about Rs. 500 crores.

News In Tamil Updates for Current Affairs 2012

News In Tamil என்னைய கார் ஓட்டச் சொல்றாளே...! ஒபாமா எப்படி அப்படி போஸ் கொடுக்கலாம்: துருக்கியர்கள் ஆவேசம் ஏற்கனவே பழம் சாப்பிட ஆரம்பிச்சாச்சு! முதல் பட்டன் திறந்திருந்தது...! பிரபுதேவாவுக்காக அல்லு அர்ஜுனை டீலில்விட்ட ஸ்ருதி ஹாசன்

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Times Of India News Updates for Current Affairs 2012

Times Of India Seven killed in US gurdwara shooting, many trapped inside Army mum as ghost of 1995 western tourists' killing returns Rs 20,000 crore swindled in Maharashtra irrigation scam Bolt defends 100m title with new Olympic record Bangalore Microsoft lab draws global interns Current Affairs, the hindu paper current affairs 2012, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, the hindu news daily updates , current national events, current world events,latest international events, world affairs 2012, world affairs 2011 - 2012

Deccan Chronicle News Updates for Current Affairs 2012

Deccan Chronicle LeT recruits minors to carry out attacks Badal asks US authorities to ensure sanctity of shrines NCW to probe case of suicide by former airhostess Haryana Minister resigns after being booked for abetting air hostess' suicide Session may see division in Opp.

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The Hindu Daily News Updates for Current Affairs 2012

Daily News Updates From Various Web Sites Across globe

The Hindu Hearing on Tata's petition in High Court continues Chidambaram kept out of loop on bugging issue Sugar prices to be held till November Court order will go in favour of people: Mamata MCI Secretary withdraws resignation Current Affairs, the hindu paper current affairs 2012, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, the hindu news daily updates , current national events, current world events,latest international events, world affairs 2012, world affairs 2011 - 2012

Pranab Mukherjee (25-07-2012) took oath as the 13th President of India

Pranab Mukherjee today sworn-in as the country’s 13th President at an impressive ceremony in the packed and historic Central Hall of Parliament.

Chief Justice of India S H Kapadiaadministered the oath of office to Mr Mukherjeein the presence of Vice President HamidAnsari, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, LokSabha Speaker Meira Kumar, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Union Ministers, Governors and a host of dignitaries.

Mr Mukherjee took the oath of office in the name of God in English to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the law”.

Mr Mukherjee was then given a 21-gun salute after which he signed the oath register amid a thunderous applause and thumping of desks.

7th G-20 Summit (2012) – Mexico

The 2012 G-20 Mexico Summit is the 7th meeting of the G-20 heads of govt. Held on June 18-19, 2012 in Los Cabos, Mexico.

Mexican President Felipe de Jesus Calderon Hinojosa inaugurated the activities of the VII G20 Leaders Summit.

In his address, he explained that the world is facing various challenges, particularly in the economic and environmental spheres, hence the importance of the G20 Leaders Summit, which will seek to discuss and adopt agreements to address the economic situation and to define an agenda for the world’s future. G20 members represent two thirds of the world’s population, conduct over 80 per cent of trade and, together with the European Union, account for over 90 per cent of the world GDP.

• 6^th G-20 Summit (2011) – The 2011 G-20 Cannes Summit was the sixth meeting of the G-20 heads of government held on 3-4 November 2011.

• 8^th G-20 Summit (2013) – The 2013 G-20 Russia summit will be the Eighth meeting of the G-20 heads of government will be held in June 2013.

• 9^th G-20 Summit (2014) – The 2014 G-20 Australia summit will be the ninth meeting of the G-20 heads of government.

General Knowledge and Current Affairs

• The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India, and was Established in 1954.

• 59th National Film Awards were presented on 3rd May 2012.

• Wall Street refers to the financial district of New York City.

• May 5 – World Athletics Day.

• Dr. M.S. Swaminathan and Dr. MP Singh are regarded as the pillars of India’s Green Revolution.