28 April 2012 Current Affairs
Information & Broadcasting Ministry Notified Cable Television Networks Rules, 2012
The information and Broadcasting ( I&B) ministry of India on 28 April 2012 notified the much awaited cable television networks rules, 2012 which paves the way for digitalisation of all the sectors. The I& B ministry had set 30 June 2012 as the date for digitalisation of the cable sector in the four metros and these cables rules would provide the framework on which the digitalised cable network would provide services. As per the new rules, cable operators and multi sector operators will now have to ensure that they have the capability to carry minimum numbers of channels as specified by the Telecoms Regulatory Authority of India. (TRAI)
Shon Wan Ho Won Indian Open Badminton
hon Wan Ho of Korea defeated Chinese defending champion Lee Chong Wei in the men’s singles final clash and clinch his maiden super series title of the Indian Open Badminton on 28 April 2012 held in India.
US Puts India, China & Pakistan On IPR List
The US Government has put India, China & Pakistan along with 10 other countries on the intellectual property watch list for failing to present the theft of copy righted property. Other nations on the watch list are Canada, Argentina, Algeria, Chile, Indonesia, Israel, Russia, Thailand, Ukraine and Venezuela. These countries will be the subject of particularly intense bilateral engagement during the coming years.