December 2010 Current Affairs: In this chapter, information has been given about the latest current affairs based on India and the world in the month of December 2010 from the point of view of upcoming competitive examinations. Here you can find various fields of India and the world like: Appointments, Resignations, Sports and Sportsmen, Politics, Awards and Honors, Important Days, Deaths, Reports, Business, Planning, Politics, Education, Books and Authors, Economy, Accidents, Science, Technology You can get general knowledge about important current affairs related to geography, records, settlement, convention and entertainment etc.

31 December 2010 | Sports Current Affairs
The National Swimming Association (NSA) which is the predecessor to the Swimming Federation of India (SFI) in December 2010 won back its permanent membership in the current National body on a Supreme Court order.
30 December 2010 | Geography Events Current Affairs
Making a final decision on dividing the surplus water of River Krishna, the Krishna Water Dispute Tribunal allocated the maximum share of water to Andhra Pradesh while also enhancing the share of Karnataka and Maharashtra.
29 December 2010 | Miscellaneous Current Affairs
Colonel Kirori Singh Bainsla, who has been heading the Gujjar agitation in Rajasthan for the last few years, has agreed to hold talks with the state government over his community's demand for five per cent reservations in government jobs and educational institutions.
28 December 2010 | Collaboration Current Affairs
India and Sri Lanka agreed to hold joint naval exercise inside the latter’s naval boundary in 2011, during the visit of Indian defence secretary Pradeep Kumar, to Sri Lanka.
27 December 2010 | Economy Current Affairs
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed further restrictions on transactions with Iran. RBI mentioned that all current account transactions including trade deals with the west Asian country had to be settled outside the Asian Clearing Union (ACU).
26 December 2010 | Business Current Affairs
National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd announced that it commissioned the Unit 7 of 500 MW of Korba Super Thermal Power Station. With the commissioning of Unit 7 of Korba Super Thermal Power Station, the total capacity of NTPC group exceeded to 33000 MW.
25 December 2010 | Technology Current Affairs
The launch of the GSLV-F06 (Geo-Synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle), carrying communication satellite GSAT-5P 2010 from Sriharikota, ended in a failure. GSLV-F06 was launched by ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation).
24 December 2010 | Appointments Current Affairs
The Chairman and Editorial Director of Business Standard, T.N. Ninan was elected president of the Editors Guild of India at the Guild meeting.
23 December 2010 | Business Current Affairs
German auto maker BMW launched its entry-level SUV, the X1 in the Indian market. The entry-level SUV from the BMW stable is priced a competitive Rs 22 lakh onwards. X1, the cheapest model from the auto maker will be available with 2-litre petrol and diesel engines.
22 December 2010 | Science Current Affairs
Scientists discovered a gene known as HTR2B causing impulsive and violent behaviour in human beings. HTR2B affects the production and detection of serotonin in the human brain.
21 December 2010 | Business Current Affairs
President of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev visited India on 21-22 December 2010, to participate in the 10th Annual Summit meeting under the India Russia Strategic Partnership. 
20 December 2010 | Appointments Current Affairs
Amitabh Mattoo’s appointment as first Vice Chancellor of the Central University at Jammu was approved. President Pratibha Patil in her capacity as Visitor of all central universities on Monday approved the appointment.
19 December 2010 | Sports Current Affairs
Noh Seung-Yul, the South Korean teenage golfer became the youngest player to win the Asian Tour Order of Merit crown.
18 December 2010 | Economy Current Affairs
The market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in December 2010 amended the Equity Listing Agreement, an agreement between the SEBI and companies listed on bourses.
17 December 2010 | Awards Current Affairs
Nitish Kumar, who returned to office for his third term as the chief minister of Bihar in November 2010 was named Forbes Person of the Year 2010.
16 December 2010 | Sports Current Affairs
World Champion Indian Viswanathan Anand drew against Russian Vladimir Kramnik and finished joint second with Luke Mcshane of England at the 2010 London Chess Classic at Olympia.
15 December 2010 | Business Current Affairs
National Projects Construction Corporation Limited (NPCC) and WAPCOS Limited, a Mini Ratna PSU signed an MOU with WAPCOS.
14 December 2010 | Business Current Affairs
Madhukar Kamath, CEO of Mudra Group, and chairman of AdAsia 2011 launched the theme for AdAsia 2011- The New Certainty.
13 December 2010 | Business Current Affairs
Global steel giant ArcelorMittal declared that it has received regulatory approvals for acquiring Canada's Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation in a deal worth 433 million Canadian dollars.
12 December 2010 | Sports Current Affairs
Saina Nehwal, the Indian badminton player, won Hong Kong Open in Wanchai by defeating Shixian Wang of China.
11 December 2010 | Miscellaneous Current Affairs
India will support UN Secretary General Ban-ki Moon if he decides to seek second term in 2012, according to a senior diplomat attached to the Indian Mission in the United Nations.
10 December 2010 | Books And Authors Current Affairs
On the occasion of the birth centenary Hari Singh, the DG Forest and Special Secretary of India, Dr. P.J. Dilip Kumar released the book titled, Hari Singh: A Life Sketch at Siri Fort Auditorium.
9 December 2010 | Person Current Affairs
The Ministry of Telecommunications (DoT) of the Indian government formed a one-member committee comprising retired Supreme Court Judge, Shivraj V. Patil.
8 December 2010 | Business Current Affairs
The eBay Inc released its third of its census report, eBay India Census 2010. The census is a compilation of interesting facts and trends about the online buying and selling patterns across India.
7 December 2010 | Business Current Affairs
The Indian Union Cabinet approved the setting up of 20 new Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) with a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model.
6 December 2010 | Business Current Affairs
The Hinduja Group signed agreements with leading French firms for road infrastructure projects as well as development of solar energy in India.
5 December 2010 | Sports Current Affairs
Serbia won its first Davis cup title on 5 December 2010, by defeating France 3-2 at Belgrade. In reverse singles Novak Djokovic of Serbia defeated Gael Monfils of France by 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 while Victor Troicki of Serbia defeated Michael Llodra of France by 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 to give his nation the Davis cup victory over France.
4 December 2010 | Business Current Affairs
Mahindra and Mahindra announced a tie-up with Maschio-Gaspardo SpA, which is a farm-equipment Company from Italy. 
3 December 2010 | Appointments Current Affairs
Deepak Kapoo was elected the new chairperson of consultancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers India (PwC). He is chosen for a three year term starting form 1st January 2011. He is to take over from Gautam Banerjee.
2 December 2010 | Business Current Affairs
Leading Indian software exporter Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced that it has set up its first facility in Manila, Philippines.
1 December 2010 | Business Current Affairs
The Union Cabinet of India approved the additional capital infusion of 6000 crore rupees in 10 public sector banks.

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