Page-13 of Current Affairs - December, 2011
Delhi: Andha Yug” play staged in Kotla, makes History
Dharamvir Bharti’s historic play Andha Yug was staged at the Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi. Returning to Delhi after 48 long years, the play, now directed and staged by eminent theatre personality Bhanu Bharti gave the Capital one of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011
Karnataka: Hasanamba temple to opens for Devotees
The famous temple, Hasanamba Temple, came into operation in the 12th century, during the period of Krishnappa Nayaka (Ruler of Nayakas of Gingee). Hasanamba Temple is a highly revered shrine in Hassan. The presiding deity is Goddess Hasanamba and Hassan ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011
Rajasthan: Web based Social Security Pension System launched
A web based Social Security Pension System launched by the Rajasthan Govt at Jaipur. It is an e-Governance initiative for efficient and timely payout of pension and in turn would speed up the entire procedure from approval to disbursement of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Saranda Action Plan
The Govt has finalized a developmental action plan in Naxal affected districts particularly in eastern India. The ‘Saranda Action Plan’, set by Rural Development Ministry, will be implemented firstly in Jharkhand’s Naxal-hit Saranda district. As per the plan, instant precedence ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Election Commission: Common Symbol for Registered-Unrecognized Political Parties
Subject to certain conditions, the Election Commission has permitted Registered-Unrecognised Political Parties to have a common symbol as a one-time offer during general elections either to Lok Sabha or to a State Assembly. Decision taken via an amendment in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011
NSG Plans two Ultramodern Commando Units of Black Cats
The National Security Guard (NSG) Set up in 1984 India’s federal contingency deployment force mainly to tackle terrorism situations, which were beyond the control of state police and other central police forces. Known as Black Cat commandos NSG is a ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011
Delhi: First in India to introduce online enrolments for Voter ID Cards
Recently, Delhi became the first territory in India to introduce online enrolments for voter ID Cards, when the chief electoral officer of Delhi provided for online registration for the same. This is expected to cut down on procedural delays and ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
National Highways Construction in India
By the end of August 2011, India had around 71,000 kilometers of National Highways which connected all the major cities and state capitals. Most of these highways are in 2 lanes. Around 10,000 kilometers have been converted to 4 lanes ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs