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31-July-2012 US swimmer Michel Phelps became the most successful athlete in the history of Olympic games UPA government on 31 July 2012 appointed P Chaidambaram, who until now was looking after the home ministry, as the Union Finance Minister Assams Kokrajhar, Udalguri District Hit by Violence India and China agreed to take the defence and security dialogue to a higher level and work to take steps to ensure that the two countries achieve a USD 100 billion trade target by 2015 on 26 July 2012 Hockey India on 30 July 2012 signed a multi-year broadcast agreement with leading sports broadcaster ESPN STAR Sports Exports from Special Economic Zones (SEZs) grew 64 per cent to Rs 118321.56 crore during the first quarter (April-June) of the fiscal 2012-13 RBI left the Repo Rate unchanged at 8 % in Quarterly Monetary Policy Review. Reserve Bank of India in its April-June quarter monetary policy review left the key policy rates unchanged Union government on 30 July 2012 introduced national certification standards for organic textiles to boost the demand for organic textiles in major markets, including Europe and Japan Deutsche Bank, the largest German lender, appointed Ravneet Gill as the new CEO of the banks Indian operations 30-July-2012 Gagan Narang clinched the bronze medal in the men's 10 meter air rifle event on 30 July 2012 India banned US-sanctioned Iranian ships from entering its water Assams Kokrajhar, Udalguri District Hit by Violence: Bodos and Muslims Clashed The Supreme Court of India in its ruling quashed the acquisition of land of two industrial units in Dehradun by the Uttar Pradesh government in 1986 Indias public debt rose by 4.9 per cent during the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2012-13. Indias public debt rose by 4.9 per cent to 3752576 crore rupees during the first quarter (April-June) of fiscal year 2012 India and Bangladesh on 24 July 2012 decided to fast track the implementation of various agreements reached between them in 2010 and 2011 www.BankJobsCoaching.com Page |2 Current Affairs July 2012 Free Online Bank Jobs/Exams Coaching | Free Test Papers | Bank Exams Preparation

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Current Affairs July 2012 www.BankJobsCoaching.com Page |4 Free Online Bank Jobs/Exams Coaching | Free Test Papers | Bank Exams Preparation The government based on the recommendation of the Foreign Investment Promotion Board approved 14 foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals worth Rs 1584.11 crore 25-JUL-2012 Pranab Mukherjee took oath of office and secrecy as the 14th President of India(in person) at the Central Hall of Parliament on 25 July 2012 24-July-2012 EGoM responsible for finalising rules for 2G spectrum auctions recommended fixing of minimum price for CDMA airwaves in the 800 MHz band at 1.3 times the base price for GSM airwaves in the 1800 MHz band The Supreme Court of India on 23 July 2012 allowed Tamil Nadu government to carry out repair and maintenance works on the Mullaperiyar dam Following the deal struck by Kotak Mahindra Bank worth $5 million India received its first investment through the qualified framework investor (QFI) route Sally Ride, the first US woman to travel into space died in La Jolla SEBI tightened Eligibility & Exit Criteria for Stocks in Derivatives Segment to curb Manipulation Bradley Wiggins of Britain became the first cyclist of the country, to win the coveted Tour de France Cycling race on 22 July 2012 Uttar Pradesh government on 23 July 2012 rechristened eight districts in the state Russia's Soyuz-FG carrier rocket set off from the Baikonur space centre in Kazakhstan on 22 July 2012 23-July-2012 Rupert Murdoch an eighty one year old founder of the News Corporation, resigned third week of July 2012. The Supreme Court of India on 23 July 2012 reduced the VIP quota for Haj pilgrimage from 5050 seats to mere 300 Aleppo, until recently, a relatively secure government stronghold, has now become the latest focus of the revolt against President Bashar Al-Assad. Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced to close down its Factory at Manesar. Eminent Freedom Fighter and social activist Captain Lakshmi Sehgal passed away in Kanpur on 23 July 2012

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Current Affairs July 2012 www.BankJobsCoaching.com Page |6 Free Online Bank Jobs/Exams Coaching | Free Test Papers | Bank Exams Preparation The US House of Representative on 19 July 2012 voted unanimously to cut the US aid to Pakistan by 650 million dollar Derek o Brian, the Rajya Sabha MP from West Bengal became the first Anglo Indian to vote in Presidential Elections in India Syrian Defence Minsiter, Dawoud Rajiha Killed in Suicide Bomb attack in Damascus, Syria on 19-JUL-2012 Delhi Government decided to increase the Number of Districts in Delhi from 9 to 11 on 19-JUL-2012 HDFC Banker Deepak Parekh appointed as new Chairman of Financing Infrastructure on 19-JUL-2012 Seventh G20 summit took place in Mexican City Los Cabos on 19-JUL-2012 Top RSS Leader and BJP Former Vice-President Bal Apte passed Away on 19-JUL-2012 18-July-2012 The National Security Bureau in the Rawda district of Damascus, capital of Syria suffered a heavy blow on 18 July 2012. For more information, read ahead. Marking an increase of whopping 23 percent in annual financial allocation for UP, the Planning Commission of India allocated 57800 crore rupees According to UNAIDS Report released on 18 July 2012, new HIV infections among children are declining at a steady rate. India recorded 3.8 Percent Unemployment Rate in the Year 2010-11on 18-JUL-2012 Englands David Howell won the 6th Leiden International Chess tournament on 18-JUL-2012 US made Visa Application Rules for Indians More Flexible on 18-JUL-2012. Hindi news channel ITV acquired English news channel NewsX on 18-JUL-2012 Yesteryear Bollywood Superstar Rajesh Khanna passed away on 18-JUL-2012 Yesteryear Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna passed away at his Mumbai residence on 18 July 2012 Indias Retail Inflation dropped to 10.02 Percent in June 2012 on 18-JUL-2012 India and Mozambique Signed Agreement on Bilateral Security Cooperation in Maputo, Mozambique on 18-JUL-2012 North Korea awarded the Title of Marshal to its Top Leader Kim Jong Un on 18-JUL-2012

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4-July-2012 In a policy aimed at benefitting countrys 120 crore population, the Union Government of India on 4 July 2012 unveiled the 5.4 billion dollar free drug policy Toshiba launched C, L, M, U Satellite series on 4 July 2012 Serum Institute of India bought Bilthoven Biologicals for 550 crore rupees on 4 July 2012 Cadbury launched famous Triangular Swiss Chocolate Brand Toblerone on 4 July 2012 Mahindra Launched 100 crore rupees R&D Centre for two-wheelers on 4 July 2012 Scientists at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, on 4 July 2012 MTS announced Flat Rate for Local, STD, Roaming and ISD Calls on 4 July 2012 Renowned Assamese Poet Hiren Bhattacharyya, who was fondly called Hiru-da by his admirers, passed away on 4 July 2012 Myanmars first Vice President Tin Aung Myint Oo resigned on 4 July 2012 due to health reasons Supreme Court of India banned Commercial and Tourism Activities Near Jarawa Habitat on 04-JUL-2012 www.BankJobsCoaching.com P a g e | 13 Current Affairs July 2012 Free Online Bank Jobs/Exams Coaching | Free Test Papers | Bank Exams Preparation

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