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12 Jan 2015

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

World Leaders Join 'Unity March' to Honour Paris Terror Attack

More than a million people flooded Paris in an unprecedented rally against terrorism, led by dozens of world leaders walking arm in arm as cries of "Freedom" and "Charlie" rang out.
In an historic display of unity President Francois Hollande linked arms with world leaders, including the Israeli Prime Minister and the Palestinian President.
A sea of humanity flowed through Paris' iconic streets to mourn the victims of the three days of terror that began with the slaughter of 12 people at the office of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.

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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

World Bank Projects 6.4% Growth in India

According to World Bank President Jim Yong Kim, the Indian economy is likely to grow at 6.4 percent in 2015 and accelerate further in the next year on the back of steps being taken by the Narendra Modi-led NDA government.
After slowing to sub-five percent growth in the previous two financial years, the economy has started showing signs of pick-up.

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Nasa Satellite to Track Droughts, Boost Flood Warnings

Nasa is launching a new satellite this month that will improve drought monitoring and flood warnings.
The Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite will provide the best maps of soil moisture levels from pole to pole.
This is for the first time that scientists will get a bird's-eye view of drought patterns; for instance, they will watch where droughts begin and end, and how droughts spread across large areas.

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SPORTS

India Slips to Seventh in ICC Test Rankings

India has slipped to the seventh place in the latest ICC Test rankings after losing the four-match series against Australia 0-2.
India's slide in the rankings comes after the two fighting draws, which were not enough to prevent another series loss overseas.

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Defence Manufacturing and Procurement

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar proposes to come up with an industry friendly policy on defence manufacturing and procurement in 2-3 months, a move aimed at promoting local production and reducing imports.
The Defence Minister said a USD 20 billion import bill for defence was not affordable.
Such a huge import bill has undesirable consequences for the economy, development and unemployment in the country.
The defence manufacturing will get a major thrust in line with 'Make in India' policy.
The ministry would soon be in a position to decide which items should be manufactured in India and gradually that list would be increased over a period of time.

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General Awareness

Daily G.K. - Top Stories

12 Jan 2015

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

World Leaders Join 'Unity March' to Honour Paris Terror Attack

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

World Bank Projects 6.4% Growth in India

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Nasa Satellite to Track Droughts, Boost Flood Warnings

SPORTS

India Slips to Seventh in ICC Test Rankings

NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Defence Manufacturing and Procurement

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