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China inks economic pacts with North Korea which includes the Development of SEZs
China signed economic agreements with North Korea to enhance the bilateral economic co-operation. The development of two special economic zones in North Korea is part of the agreement. Both countries also signed agreements on agricultural co-operation and electricity supply.
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
Government of India enacts Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006
The Government of India enacted the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA) 2006, which will bring all the States and Union Territories of India except the State of Jammu & Kashmir under its purview. The Act is also enforceable to ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
Government of India enacts Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006
The Government of India enacted the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA) 2006, which will bring all the States and Union Territories of India except the State of Jammu & Kashmir under its purview. The Act is also enforceable to ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
FCRA license to 4,139 NGOs cancelled
4,139 NGOs, most of them located in Tamil Nadu, will now be prohibited from receiving contributions from foreign sources. These NGOs have lost their Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) registration as they violated the FCRA. 19% of the total NGOs ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
Army’s SFC successfully executes Agni-II launch mission
Agni-II launch was successfully executed by Army’s Strategic Forces Command (SFC). The Missile after its launch from the Wheeler Island travelled more than 2,000 km in 700 seconds and hit the target are in Bay of Bengal accurately. It is ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
Planning Commission approves privatization of water distribution in Delhi
The Planning Commission approved the Delhi Government’s move to engage with private entities in supply of water in several areas of the city similar to power sector. The private entities would rationalize the water distribution network and ensure consumers 24×7 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
CBSE to collaborate with Pearson
The CBSE has signed private foreign education company-Pearson to form a Centre for Assessment, Evaluation and Research to: Examine CBSE’s examination system Perform research on implementation of its schemes Develop research resources to aid teachers Objective: To build up research ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Parliamentary Panel suggests to ban GM food crops
A Parliamentary Panel asked the government to put a halt on all field trials and demanded bar on Genetically Modified (GM) food crops. The committee sought probe into how permission was given to commercialize Bt. Brinjal seed when all evaluation ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
Scientist identify a new oxidant “X”
A new oxidant “X” has been identified which plays a significant role in the formation of gaseous Sulphuric acid in the atmosphere. Until now, it was thought that the combination of OH (hydroxyl radical) oxidant with sulphur dioxide (SO{-2}) was ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
“Risk Index” to facilitate banks in extending loans soon: CIBIL
Credit Information Bureau (India) Ltd (CIBIL) is likely to bring in a “Risk Index” that will assist country’s banks in making faster decisions on extending loans to corporates and business houses. Banks would be able to gauge the potential of ..