28 August 2012 Current Affairs
Ban on employment of Children aged up to 14
The Union cabinet on 28 Aug 2012 approved a proposal for amending the child labour(Prohibition and Regulation)act,1986 to ban employment of children aged up to 14 in any form of industry. employment of such children’s not only seen in Industries, but also in homes or on farms. Quoting the national sample survey organization’s figures, official sources said the amendment would benefit 46 lakh, who have been working in various industries now.
China Military test fires 14,000km range missile
The china central television(CCTV) reported that the china’s military had successfully tested the new 14,000km rang Dong feng-41 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM). It have the capacity to carry 10 nuclear war heads.
Southern Naval Command gets new chief Staff
Rear Admiral G.Ashok Kumar has taken over as the chief of staff of the southern Naval command, kochi, specialist in navigation and direction, he commanded INS Kulish and INS Ranvir.
SBI cards Launched ‘Click2card’ online application service
‘Make life simple’ by fulfilling the quote SBI cards launched a new online application sevice’click2card’,aimed at netting about 3,000 customer in the next 4 months. click2card is another innovation service offering and is in line with our digital road map.
SL Committee pulled up for diluting civil nuclear Liability Rules
The subordinate legislation committee of the lok sabha has pulled up the department of atomic energy for ‘diluting’ the civil. liability for clear Damage(CLND)Act. The committee monitors whether the rules tabled in parliament are in tune with the act passed by parliament. This is 15 member panel has represented from all parties.
New Chancellor for AMET University
Admiral Efthimios E. Mitropoulous, former secretary-general of the International maritime Organization, has joined the Chennai – based AMET as is chancellor.
Hashim Amla Fastest Player to score 3,000 ODI runs
South Africa’s Hashim Amla became the fastest player to get 3,000 one day International runs during the course of his 150 that set up the protea’s 80-run win over England. Amla’s brilliant 124-ball knock on 28 Aug 2012, featuring 16 fours, saw him reach the land mark in 57 innings.