General Studies Notes 2010 People in The News Discuss Current Affairs
General Studies Notes 2010 People in The News Discuss Current Affairs
portion of the exam dedicated to general studies. The current affairs of india and
international current event affairs, are an important part of the general studies paper,
both in the mains and the prelims. At the interview current affairs news rules and
decides the rank of the candidate and even whether s/he will get through or not. In
such a scenario the coverage of current affairs in india as well as current world
affairs, becomes an important part of your preprations.
General Studies Notes 2010
People in the News
Discuss Current Affairs
Current Affairs Quiz - new
Julia Gillard become Australia’s first women Prime Minister replacing Kevin Rudd
following a sudden revolt against him.
No more time for sorrow’ written by Robert Beeman. The author predict that
terrorist will set off an atom bomb in the USA by 2013.
Tuvalu become 187th member of IMF (International Monetary Fund). The island
is located in the Pacific Ocean.
Kyrgyzstan voted for a new constitution in a referendum. It is Central Asia’s first
parliament democracy.
G-20 summit held at Toronto, Canada.
China will launch in 2011 unmammed space mode ‘ Tiangong I’ for its future
space laboratory.
US internet giant Google close its business in China.
India’s largest telecom service provider Bharti Airtel buy Zain’s Africa operations
for an enterprise value of $ 10.7 billion (Rs 49000 crore). Currently Bharti’s non-
India operations include Sri Lanka & Bangladesh.
Russia abolished two of its eleven time Zones.
NATO forces carried out Marjah operation (dubbed Moshtarak) against Taliban
forces in Afghanistan.
European Union summit was held in Brussels. EU & IMF decided to giving
support to Greece in its struggle to bring its ballooning budget deficit under
control. EU President is Herman Van Rompuy.
Iran’s President Mahmood Ahmedinejad declared that Iran had produced first
batch of 20 % enriched uranium and now Iran became a nuclear state.
Iran launched ‘Kavoshger -3 rocket’ capable of carrying a satellite. It carried a
mouse, worms & two turtles.
Gilgit Baltistan region elected its first Chief Minister Mehdi Shah on the basis of
Gilgit Baltistan Empowerment & Self Governance Order 2009. The new
appointed CM declare the Gilgit Baltistan region as 5th province of Pakistan. The
Indian Govt has, however, of the view that the region was part of J & K, and thus
objected to the remarks of CM.
Venezuela devalued it currency ‘Bolivar’.
A massive earthquake strike Haiti, the Carribbean nation. Capital of Haiti is Port-
au-Prince.
Mahinda Rajapaksa won a second term as Sri Lanka’s President. He belongs to
Sri Lanka Freedom Party.
Kirit Parikh committee , set up to review petro pricing regime, submit its
recommendation. Its major recommendation are to deregulate the prices of petrol
& diesel as per market prices, reduce the subsidy on LPG.
India signed a Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement with the UK, which became
the 8th country to enter into such a pact, since the lifting of atomic trade embargo
in 2008.
Govt set up a panel under the Chairmanship of former Justice B N Srikrishna
which would consider the demand for splitting Andhra Pradesh.
India and Denmark signed a social security pact which will relieve their workers
from double taxation and provide for cooperation in areas of labour market
expansion and orderly migration.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh visits Saudi Arabia in Feb 2010. He was the
first Indian PM in 28 years to visit the gulf country. Saudi Arabia is India’s largest
supplier of crude oil ( 23 %) followed by Iran ( 17 %) and Nigeria ( 11 %). India is
offering upto 10 % equity to Saudi petroleum firm Saudi Aramco in a refinery
being built in Orissa. PM addressed the Shoura council of Saudi Arabia.
Constitution 111th Amendment – Proposes to incorporate a new Part ( Part IX B)
in the Constitution so as to provide for legal framework to regulate the functioning
of cooperative societies. A new Article ( Article 43 B) is also proposed to be
inserted in Part IV of the Constitution (Directive Principles of State Policy) for the
States to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning of cooperative
societies.
Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Bill 2009 commonly known as Nuclear Liability
Bill will be introduced by Govt in Parliament in Winter session 2010. The draft bill
aims at limiting the liability of a nuclear plant operator to Rs. 300 crore in the
eventuality of an accident. The bill provides for the penalty to be paid by the
operator and not the supplier companies which would mainly be American in this
case. India has entered into civil nuclear cooperation agreement with eight
countries so far.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visit India in Jan 2010. She belongs to
Awami League Party. The two countries signed five agreements – on mutual
legal assistance in criminal matters, on transfer of sentenced persons and on
combating international terrorism, organized crime & illicit drug trafficking besides
MOU on cooperation in the power sector and on cultural exchanges. India give
Bangladesh a $ 1 billion line of credit, the biggest it has given to any country so
far.
South Korea President Lee Myung Bak visit India in Jan 2010. The two countries
decided to double the bilateral trade to $ 30 billion by 2014. Four facts were
signed between two countries – cooperation in peaceful use of outer space, IT,
science & technology for the year 2010-12 and transfer of sentenced persons.
South Korean President was also the chief guest at 2010 Republic Day Parade.
Gujarat Local Authorities Law (amendment) Bill 2009- The Bill makes it the duty
of a qualified voter to vote during elections to local bodies. Voting is compulsory,
but the Bill allows voters to cast their vote in favour of none of the candidates.
Election officers will declare those who fail to vote defaulter, and serve them a
notice.
India and China has decided to start joint military exercise from 2011.
Najib Razak, Malaysia Prime Minister visit India in Jan 2010.
Govt launched Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission. Key highlights of the
mission are :
o To create an enabling policy framework for the deployment of 20,000 MW
of solar power by 2020.
o To create favourable conditions for solar manufacturing capability for
indigenous production and market leadership.
o To promote programmes for off grid applications, reaching 1000 MW by
2017 and 2000 MW by 2022.
o To achieve 15 million sq. meters solar thermal collector area by 2017 and
20 million by 2022.
o To deploy 20 million solar lighting systems for rural areas by 2022.
New Governors appointed : a) M K Narayanan – West Bengal, b)Shivraj Patil –
Punjab, c) Mohsina Kidwai – Jharkhand, d) Shekhar Dutt – Chhattisgarh, e) E S
L Narasimhan – Andhra Pradesh.
Govt plans to create a National Gas Highway Development Authority. The
present Gas Pipeline Density in India is 3.29 Km per 1000 Sq.Km.
Govt plans to set up a National Green Tribunal to control Carbon Emissions and
pollution. It will be responsible for implementing the low carbon roadmap to be
set forth in the 12th Five Year Plan.
England won 2010 ICC World Twenty20 Cricket tournament defeating Australia.
The tournament was held at West Indies. Kevin Pieterson of England has been
declared as Player of the Tournament.
Australia won 2010 Women’s World Twenty20 Cricket tournament defeating New
Zealand.
India and South Korea were declared joint winner of 2010 Sultan Azlan Shah
Hockey Cup, after suspension of the final match due to heavy rains.India’s
Sardar Singh has been declared as Best Player of the Tournament. Australia
won the Bronze medal. The tournament was held at Ipoh (Malaysia). India had
won the tournament earlier in 1985, 1991, 1995 & 2009.
China won Thomas Cup ( Men’s Badminton) defeating Indonesia.
In the World Youth Boxing Championship, held at Baku, Azerbaijan, India won 1
Gold & 1 Silver. Gold medal was won by Vikas Krishan and Silver medal was
won by Shiva Thapa.
India won bronze medal in the 2nd Asian Paragliding Championship held at
Nishiewa, Japan.
World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand retained his title after defeating
Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria in the World Chess Championship 2010.
Tamil Nadu defeated West Bengal to won Vijay Harare Cricket Trophy.
Australia won World Hockey Cup 2010 defeating Germany. India ranked at 8th
place.
India won six gold medal in the Commonwealth Boxing Championship held at
Delhi.
Two new IPL teams, Kochi was auctioned for Rs 1533 crore and Pune was
auctioned for Rs 1702 crore. Kochi was auctioned to Rendezvous Adventure
Sports Ltd. Pune was auctioned to Sahara Adventure Sports Ltd.
U-19 World Cup 2010 held in New Zealand from 15 – 30 Jan 2010. Javagal
Srinath from India appointed as one of the match referee for the tournament.
Australia won the U-19 World Cup for the third time defeating Pakistan. India is
placed at 6th rank. Australia won the cup for the third time.
Rafael Nadal won the Capitala World Tennis Championsip, held at Abu Dhabi
defeating Robin Soderling.
Magnus Carlsen becomes the youngest World No.1 chess player at the age of
19 years breaking the Garry Kasparov’s record when he became the world’s top
ranked chess player at the age of 22 years in 1985. Magnus Carlsen is the 5th
player after Kasparov, Kramnik, Topalov and V.Anand (India) to cross the 2800
ELO rating. In the Jan 2010 FIDE ranking, Carlsen stood at 1st place, Topalov at
2nd place and V Anand at 3rd place.
Marin Cilic defeated Staniglas Wawrinka to won Men’s singles title of Aircel
Chennai Open.
Pakistan’s cricketer Shahid Afridi was banned for two T20 internationals after he
was found guilty of ball tempering in a ODI against Australia.
Corus Chess Grandmaster Tournament won by Magnus Carlsen. V.Anand of
India ranked at 4th place. Hopman Cup 2010- Spain defeated Great Britain.
Australian Open 2010 : Women’s Single- Serena William defeated Justin Henin.
It is Serena’s 5th Australian Open title. It is also Serena’s 12th Grand Slam title
equaling the record of Billie Jean King.
Men’s Single- Roger Federer(Swiss) defeated Andy Murray(Britain). It is
Federer’s 4th Australian Open title. It is Federer’s 16th Grand Slam title.
Men’s Double- Mike Bryan & Bob Bryan defeated Daniel Nestor & Nenad
Zimonjic.
Women’s Double – Serena Williams & Venus Williams defeated Cara Black & L
Huber.
Mixed Double – Laender Paes (India) & Cara Black (Zimbabwe) defeated
Ekterina Makasova & Jaroslav Levinsky. It is Paes’s 11th Grand Slam title