Current Affairs

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Some Current affairs for July-Aug ’11

Current Affairs July 2011

[pic]Who clinched his maiden Wimbledon 2011 title?
Novak Djokovic
At what value has Maruti Suzuki donated its engine and powertrain for educational institutions?
Rs.1.5 crore
Which Indian cricket bowler joined the 100 test wicket taker club?
Ishant Sharma
Who has been elected as first woman Prime Minister of Thailand?
Yingluck Shina watra

Where is the 3-day International Leather Fair 2011 scheduled on July 28th is to be held?
Delhi
Which former Union minister passed away recently?
Chaturanan Mishra

Who becomes the first left-hander woman Wimbledon title winner since Martina Navratilova in 1990?
Petra Kvitova
What is the name of interim committee framed by Sri Lanka?
SriLanka Cricket

Which state in India is all set to give Bhagwt Gita as lessons starting July?
Madhya Pradesh
Which former IMF chief was released without bail in New York?
Strauss-Khan

Which state Chief Minister's office went 24x7 live on the Internet?
Kerala

Which technology celebrated its 20th anniversary on 1st July?
GSM (launched on 1st July 1991)

What is named after Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit?
Mango
1. Who has been Appointed as Solicitor General of India ?

-Rohinton Fali Nariman
The Government has appointed Rohinton Fali Nariman, Senior Advocate as Solicitor General of India. The appointment is for three years w.e.f. 27th July, 2011. Born on 13th August, 1956, Rohinton Fali Nariman, studied at Shri Ram College of Commerce and at Faculty of Law in Delhi University as well as at the Harvard Law School. An expert in Comparative Constitutional Law and Civil Law, has practiced law for last 30 years with 500 Reported Supreme Court Judgements to his credit.
2. Which French tyre maker is all set to start production in Chennai unit?
Michelin
3. Which French cement gaint has been allowed to mine for limestone in Meghalaya’s East...