Page-2 of Current Affairs - April, 2012
India forecasts average monsoon rains this year
Earth Sciences Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh held that India is probable to experience average monsoon rains this year, thus forecasting a third straight year without drought. Deshmukh held that the rains during the June-September season are probable to be 99% of ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012
EC relaxes Model Code of Conduct ahead of June 12 by-polls
The EC (Election Commission) has settled to relax the Model Code of Conduct, on an experimental basis, by permitting partial implementation of developmental schemes in those districts where by-polls will be held on June 12, 2012. Why this decision was ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Rural banks told to double home loan limit for priority sector
The RBI has demanded all RRBs (Regional Rural Banks) to double the limit for home loans to Rs 10 lakh from Rs 5 lakh for lending for the Priority Sector. The increment in the limit will be applicable for the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012
PM inaugurates “Guru Gobind Singh Refinery” in Bathinda
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh inaugurates the “Guru Gobind Singh Refinery” at Bathinda in Punjab. Guru Gobind Singh Refinery (GGSR) is a refinery owned by Hindustan Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL) a joint venture between HPCL and Mittal Energy Limited, a ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012
3 day India-Nepal crafts festival begins in Nepal
In Nepal, a 3-day India-Nepal crafts festival began in the capital Kathmandu. Inaugurating the festival, Nepal’s President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav held that such a common platform which would help artisans in both Nepal and India.
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012
IOC signs pact with Nepal oil body
Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) and Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) inked an agreement on the supply of petroleum products for the next 5 years. As per the agreement, IOC has agreed to waive off 2.5% Price Adjustment Factor, which includes refinery ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012
Sexual Offences against Children Bill approved with stringent punishment for crime
The Union Cabinet sanctioned a bill dealing entirely with sexual offences against children. The ‘Sexual Offences Against Children Bill’ aims rigorous punishment for sexual intercourse or contact with sexual intent with a child below 18 years. The punishment ranges from ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012
Monsanto maize seeds hit roadblock in Gujarat
The Gujarat Government has decided to stop procuring double-cross hybrid maize seed made by seed major Monsanto, which were distributed among the farmers in the tribal areas of the state under the tribal a development scheme. The seeds sold under ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Navy to commission hi-tech warship INS Teg in Russia
Armed with the surface-to-surface BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, a medium range gun and anti-submarine rockets, guided missile frigate INS Teg will be commissioned into the Indian Navy today at the Yantar shipyard in Russia. INS Teg: It is a modern ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012
Sachin, Rekha, Aga nominated to Rajya Sabha
The government has nominated Sachin Tendulkar to the Rajya Sabha, along with actress Rekha and industrialist Anu Aga. The nomination of the 3 eminent personalities was approved by President Pratibha Patil. Article 80 of the Constitution provides for nomination of ..