India Grabs 1st Place in Junior Asian Wrestling Championship

India Tops Medal Tally in Junior Asian Wrestling Chmapionship

On June 16,2013 India leads the medal tally by winning 17 medals in the overall tournament.India managed to win three gold,five silver and nine bronze medals in the tournament.

India Bags Silver in Third China Open Boxing Tournament

Manjeet Singh Of India Bags Silver in 3rd China Open Boxing Tournament

On June 22,2013 Manjeet Singh achieved Silver Medal for India at third China Open boxing tournament.

Indian Archery Team Bags Silver In World Cup

Indian Team Wins Silver Medal In Archery World Cup 2013

On June 16,2013 Archery team of India missed gold medal this time also.Rajat Chauhan and Manjudha Soy of India won Silver Medal at the World Cup Archery Competition in Turkey.

Ministry Of Youth Affairs and Sports Sanction Several Project In Country

Ministry of Youth Affair and Sports of India is in the process of implementing Urban Sports infrastructure Scheme(USIS) which will develop sports infrastructure in the country.

Sebastian Wins Maiden Canadian F1 Grand Prix 2013

German Driver Sebastian Vettel Wins his Maiden Canadian F1 Grand Prix 2013

On June 10,2013 Sebastian Vettel won Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal.

In ATP Tennis Finals Roger Federer Register Victory

Tennis Swiss Star Roger Federer Wins ATP Tennis Finals

On June 16,2013 Roger Federer who is also known as the king of grass court won Gerry Weber Open Halle ATP final defeating Mikhail Youzhny of Russia by 6-7 (5/7),6-3,6-4 at the Gerry Weber Stadium in Halle ,Germany.

Rafael Nadal and Serena William Achieved French Open 2013

Rafael Nadal and Serena William are Titleholder of French Open 2013

On June 9,2013 Rafael Nadal didn't miss his 8th Men's Singles Title of the French Open Tournament 2013.He beats Spanish tennis player David Ferrer with three sets 6-3,6-2,6-3.

India Won ICC Champions Trophy 2013

India Won ICC Champions Trophy 2013 on June 23,2013

India beat England by five runs and bagged ICC Champions Trophy 2013.India had won this title second time.

Indian Team Tops Current ICC ODI Ranking

India has been ranked No. 1 in ICC ODI Ranking

After winning ICC Champions Trophy,2013 on June 23,2013 against England Indian Team ranked No.1 in ICC ODI Ranking.

List Of Important Days

List Of Important Days In August 2013

 National Days

List of Important Book and Authors in August 2013

1. India's Tyrst With Destiny:Jagdish Bhagwati and Arvind Panagariya,Collins Business.

Connaught Place Of India's Capital Ranked As Fifth Most Expensive City Of World

Connaught Place Of New Delhi Ranked As Fifth Most Expensive City Of World

Connaught Place is very famous market of New Delhi.It has been ranked as Fifth most expensive city of the world,because of the strong demand among limited supply as per CBRE report.

Krishi Vigyan Kendra to be opened at Nyoma,Leh

Highest Krishi Vigyan Kendra to be opened at Nyoma,Leh

It will be the Nation's Highest Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) soon it will be established at Nyoma,Leh District of Jammu and Kashmir at height of about 14000 feet.

India Made Place For Best Sites In The World

UNESCO Declared Six Forts Of Rajasthan For World heritage Status

Rajasthan will be splendid when UNESCO gives World Heritage Status to Six Forts of Rajasthan.On June 21,2013 UNESCO broadcasted this great news.

Everyday India Ruined 135 Hectare Forest Land:RTI

India Losing Major Part Of Forest Land Daily

Seems like nobody is concerned about depleting forest land.Large area of Forest land have been handed over to public and private agencies in the name of development projects.

 RTI gathered data from ministry of environment and forests by a group of environmentalists on depletion of forest and the numbers were alarming.According to them 135 hectare or you can say 333 acres of land is occupied for development projects.

Rajasthan Launches Scheme For Energy Conservation

Rajasthan Launches Scheme For Energy Conservation

On June 27,2013 government of Rajasthan launched an energy scheme called Mukhyamantri Bijli Bachat Lamp Yojana for energy conservation.

 State Government will provide 2 CFL free bulb to all electricity consumers in villages and BPL consumers in urban areas.This scheme will be in power till August 2013.

Awards Announced for UN Food and Agriculture Organisation

On June 12,2013 United Nations Food Agency The Food and Agriculture Organisation(FAO) announced its following awards.

These awards will be distributed on June 15,2013 at the start of 38th FAO Conference in Rome.

The Jacques Diouf Award(Jacques Diouf was a Senegalese diplomat who was Director-General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) ) was given to the EU for its 'EU food Facility'.

President distributed awards on June 26,2013 International Day Against Drug Abuse

President of India,Pranab Mukherjee presented the National Award for Outstanding services in the field of prohibition of Alcoholism and various types of drug substances available in the market on June 26,2013 that is the occassion of International Day against Drug Abuse and illegal Trafficking at function at Vigyan Bhavan,New Delhi.

24:- Tan Twan Eng Declared as the winner of Walter Scott Prize 2013

Malaysian author Tan Twan Eng was declared as the winner of Walter Scott Prize 2013 for his English Fiction Novel 'The Garden Of Evening Mists'.

23:- A lost city found in cambodian jungle

A lost city that flourished on a mist –covered Cambodian mountain 1,200 years ago has been discovered by archeologists using airborne laser technology reported by Herald of The Sydney Morning on June 15,2013.

22:- Sanjeev Goenkar Business Leader Of The Year 2013

At Global India Business meeting which was held at Belfast,UK Mr.Goenka was Honoured with the Business leader of the year 2013 award.

Award was given by Anand Sharma Union Minister of Commerce and Industry.It is the global gathering of Indian business leaders and their global counterparts.

Award is in recognition of the success of his business enterprise and to acknowledge his position as an outstanding entrepreneur in India.

Goenka's Group annual revenue is US $2.5 billion

21:- Kiran Bedi Honoured with Nomura Award

Former Indian IPS Officer kiran Bedi had been honoured with 10,000$ Nomura Award in Singapore for her Humanitarian works.

She decides to donate the money for prisoner's children education who was present at the award function in Singapore.

She was given the award constituted by Nomura Group of Japan for improving the world for future Generations.

20:- Oprah Winfrey Declared as the most Powerful celebrity of World

On June 26,2013 Oprah Winfrey was named as the most powerful celebrity by forbes among six women and four men who made to top 10.

Lady gaga came 2nd followed by director/producer Steven Spielberg and singer Beyonce and Madonna.She had 77 million dollar earning during June 2012-2013

She is an American media proprietor,talk show host,actress,producer and philanthropist.She is best known for award winning talk show The Oprah Winfrey Show which was highest rated show and was nationally syndicated from 1986 to 2011.

She has been ranked the richest African-American of the 20th Century.She was also considered for a time the world's only black billionaire.

19:- S Ramadorai to be Chairman Of Air Asia India

S Ramadorai,Tata group veteran was appointed as Exucitive Chairman of Air Asia India by CEO Tony Fernandes of Air Asia India.

Ramadorai also brings back Ratan Tata on board and made him chief advisor.he is also known for his great success of Tata Consultancy Services(TCS).he currently holds the position of Vice Chairman at TCS.

He's also adviser to PM Manmohan  in national Council on skill Development and holds a Cabinet Minister's rank.

18:- Avinash Chander appointed as new DRDO chief

Avinash Chander,man behind Agni series of missiles.On May 31,2013 he was appointed as new scientific adviser to the defense minister and Diretor-General of Defense Research and Development Organisation(DRDO).

He will also hold the post of secretary,department of defense research and development.Dr. Chander was recently awarded Padma Shri,he was behind the successful development of 5000KM range Agni-V.

17:- Susan Rice Appointed as new NSA of USA

Susan Rice,US ambassador to United Nation is appointed as new National Security Adviser to President Barack Obama.

Rice replaced Tom Donilon,she is an veteran American Diplomat and presently represents the United States in the UN.

16:- Ratan Tata will be Chief Advisor of Air Asia

Ratan Tata will be the chief advisor to Air Asia Board of India,which is collaboration between Tata Group and Malasyian low cost carrier Air Asia and Arun Bhatia,a close relationship steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal.

Ratan Tata retired as Chairman of the Tata Group at age of 75 on December 28,last year as per policies

15:- World Top 10 Airports Survey by Skytrax

1. Singapore Changi Airport

Singapore Changi Airport

2. Incheon International Airport

Incheon International Airport

3. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

4. Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong International Airport

5. Beijing Capital International Airport

Beijing Capital International Airport

 6. Munich Airport

Munich Airport

7. Zurich Airport

Zurich Airport

8. Vancouver International Airport

Vancouver International Airport

9. Tokyo International Airport

Tokyo International Airport

10. London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport

14:- PM Manmohan Singh Flagged Off Banihal-Qazigund Rail Link in J&K

On June 26,2013 PM Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi flagged off first train from Banihal in jammu to Qazigund in Kashmir.

The train starts from Banihal Railway Station to Qazigund through Pir Panchal mountain Range.

Train passes from 11.1km long Pir Panchal Railway tunnel,which is also the longest tunnel of India and is a part of 17.7 Km Qazigund Banihal Railway track.

13:- Afghan Forces takeover security from NATO

Afghan forces have taken responsibility for providing security to entire country.At a ceremony in Kabul on June 18,2013.

Afghan's President Hamid Karzai announced from now onwards all security responsibilities and security leadrship would be taken care of by our forces.

12:- Kevin Rudd Australia's new Prime Minister

Kevin Rudd made an great come back on June 26,2013 after he was ousted by Julia Gillard three years ago.He won 45 from 57 Labour party votes.

11:- 39th G-8 Summit held at United Kingdom

G-8 Summit was held on June 17-18 2013 at Lough Erne Resort, a five star hotel,Northern Ireland.It was sixth G-8 Summit to be held in the UK.

The official theme of the summit was tax evasion and transparency.Syrian civil war dominated the discussions.A seven point plan was agreed to after much debate.Another agreements include sharing of tax information,new rules for mining companies.

G-8 nations agreed that oil,gas and mining companies should report payments to the government and likewise government shoul report the resources they obtain.this step was taken to collect taxes from first world companies.

During summit United States and European Union signed on trade deal negotiations.

Members Of G-8                              

Canada                       

France                        

   
Germany                             

Italy                                     

Japan                        

Russia                      

United Kingdom                           

United States                            

European Union                            

                                               

                                              
                                              

                                              

10:- Summit Meeting Between China and US Presidents

A Summit meeting between the US President Barack Obama and China's President Xi Jinping was held in California June 2013.

After nine hour of talks,they remained afar on cyber security issues,which castes shadow on bilateral ties.They agreed to work together on climatic changes and denuclearisation of Korean Peninsula. 

9:- China Successfully Launched Fifth Manned Space Mission

On June 11,2013 China Launched its 5th successful manned space mission with three astronauths including a woman.

Rocket Launch was watched by President Xi Jinping,Shenzhou take off from Jiuquan Satellite launch Center in Gansu Province for 15 day long mission where it woul dock with Tiangong-1 space lab orbiting around the earth.

Chinese Astronauts Participating in this mission are:
1. Wang Yaping
2. Mission Commander Nie Haisheng.
3. Zhang Xiaoguang

8:- World's Most Expensive and Most Cheapest City

a) Norway's Capital,Oslo City had been ranked World's most Expensive City for Tourists.

b) Sofia is the cheapest city for Tourists.

7:- Nawaz Sharif New Prime Minister Of Pakistan

Nawaz Sharif,elected as Pakistan's New Prime Minister on June 5,2013.He takes oath by the President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari.

Sharif promised to fix economy and end electricity blackouts,he also calls for an end to American drone strikes in tribal areas.

After elected as president he addressed parliament saying"I will do my best to change the fate of the people and Pakistan."

6:- New President Of Iran-Hasan Rouhani

Hasan Rouhani,on June 15 2013 elected as new President of Iran with majority.With the election results people see hope a policy of moderation over extremisms.

5:- India Configured Systems to Tap Phone Calls and E-mails

India has launched a big surveillance program that will give security agencies and income tax people to tap phone calls and e-mail without permission of court or parliament.

Indian Government says it will increase National Security.Government had started the system out in various states later in April this year.

It will target any of India's 900 million landline and mobile subscribers and 120 million Internet users.

4:- PM gives Cabinet Reshuffle

List of new ministers

Cabinet Ministers
1. Sisram Ola-Labour and Employment.
2. Oscar Fernandes-Road Transport and Highways.  
3. Girija Vyas-Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation.
4. K.S. Rao-Textiles.

Ministers Of State
1. Manikrao H. Gavit-Social Justice and Empowerment.
2. Santosh Chowdhary-Health and Family Welfare.
3. EMS Natchiappan- Commerce and Industry.
4. J.D. Seelam-Finance.

Switch
1. Mallikarjun Kharge-Railway from Labour and Employment.

With the 17th June's Expansion,the strength of Union Council Ministers has risen to 77.

3:- NSDA(National Skill development Agency) target skilling 500 million citizens by 2022

Indian Government constituted autonomous body for skilling 500 million citizens named as NSDA(National Skill development Agency) which would coordinate the efforts of private and government sector.

2:- India Grants $160 million to Nepal for Power Projects

India grants loan of $160 million to Nepal for three power projects,under an commitment made by Indian Government during visit to India by Nepal's Prime Minister.

Three Projects for which loan is granted are:

1. 220-KVA Koshi Corridor Transmission Line.
2. 132-KVA Solu Corridor Transmission Line.
3. 32MW Rahughat Hydropower Project.

EXIM bank of India informed about the sanctioning of loan.

1:- India and Australia Boosts Point On Maritime Cooperation

India and Australia both agreed to hold joint naval exercise in 2015 to boost their defense cooperation to an upper level and support strategic partnership.

India's defense minister A.K. Antony and Australian counterpart Stephen Smith discussed shared strategic and security interests including maritime security and bilateral defense cooperation.

Both of them agreed for naval exchanges to build confidence between two navies and work towards a bilateral maritime exercise in 2015.

Mr Antony also accepted invitation form Mr. Stephen for Indian Naval Ships participation in the prestigious International Fleet Review(IFR) to be held in Sydney this October.