February CA- Pratyogita Darpan [National]

National The New SEBI Chief is U. K. SinhaUpendra Kumar Sinha on February 18, 2011 took charge as the Securities and Exchange Board of India's Chairman from the outgoing Chief C. B. Bhave.

The Government recently annulledAntrix-Devas DealThe Union government on February 17, 2011 annulled the controversial deal between Indian Space Research Organisation's commercial arm Antrix Corporation and Bangalore based Devas Multimedia making it clear that the government will not be able to provide the orbit slot in S-Band to Antrix for Commercial purposes including for its existence contractual obligations in view of strategic requirements.

Japan will extend aid to India worth Rs. 2,557 croreAs per the statement released by Finance Ministry of India Japan will extend Rs. 2,557 crore (Yen 46·401 billion) to India for three projects through its Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) window.

The Malabar series of naval exercises to be held in April 2011 will includeJapan-India-USAThe Japanese Navy for the second running year will take part in the joint naval exercise by India and United States namely the Malabar Series of Exercises to be held from April 2 to April 10, 2011. These exercises will beheld off the Okinawa coast having the highest concentration of US Marines in the region.

The Railways has declared the year 2011-12 The year of Green EnergyThe Railway Ministry has declared the year 2011-12 as the year of green energy.

The winner of Duleep Trophy is South ZoneSouth Zone lifted the Duleep Trophy (Cricket) after beating North Zone by seven wickets on February 5, 2011 in Visakhapatnam.

Avantha Masters title of golf has been clinched by S.S.P. ChowrasiaKolkata's S.S.P. Chowrasia clinched 1·8 million Avantha Masters title on February 20, 2011 in Gurgaon.

The first Indian woman to get first Sena Medal (gallantry) isMajor Mitali MadhumitaMajor Mitali Madhumita became the first woman on February 25, 2011 to receive a gallantry award in the army in Hissar. She became the first woman officer to get the Sena Medal (Gallantry) for acts of bravery and distinguished service. She was honoured along with 21 Army personnel.

The Delhi Airport has been ranked Fourth Best in the WorldIndira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport has been ranked the fourth best airport in the world in the 25 million to 40 million passenger per annum category according to the 2010 Airport Service Quality rankings of Airport Council International. The IGI Airport is now among the top 10 airports in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Government recently constituted JPC for enquiring into2G Spectrum IssueFinance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on February 24, 2011 moved a motion in the Lok Sabha for the appointment of a 30 member Joint Parliamentary Committee to go into 2G spectrum issue. The 20 members are from the Lok Sabha while the ten members are from the Rajya Sabha.

The Economic Survey for 2010-2011 has projected Growth rate of 9% for next fiscal year 2011-12The Economic Survey for 2010-11 presented in the Lok Sabha on February 25, 2011 has projected a robust Gross Domestic Product of 9% for next fiscal year 2011-12.

India recently adopted New CPI SeriesIndia on February 18, 2011 adopted the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) reflecting the actual movement of prices at the micro-level. As per the new series, the CPI has increased to 106 in January from a base of 100 in 2010. The series was introduced by the Central Statistics Organisation (CSO) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

The team which emerged best and received highest number of medals in 34th National Games isServices Services emerged as the best and top sporting unit in 34th National Games in Ranchi with a whopping haul of70 gold, 50 silver and 42 bronze medals for a total of 162--a tally that surpassed its previous best of 59-46-37achieved at the last Games in 2007.

The man who was adjudged best male athlete in 34th National Games isVirdhawal Khade Poster boy of Indian swimming Virdhawal Khade of Maharashtra grabbed eight golds all of them with Gamesrecord timings as he hauled 12 medals including two silver and two bronze was adjudged the best maleathlete of 34th National Games held in Ranchi in February 2011.

The woman who was adjudged best female athlete in 34th National Games isRicha Mishra Delhi's swimmer Richa Mishra grabbed 11 gold medals out of the 17 individual swimming competitions inwhich she competed including finishing second in four and third in one. Her 11 gold medals catapulted Delhito a sixth place finish with 32 gold, 26 silver and 41 bronze medals.

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