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Government gives nod to ‘Tea Development and Promotion Scheme’
Government has given nod for the implementation of ‘Tea Development and Promotion Scheme’ and approved fund of Rs 1,425 crore for outlay of 12th Plan period (2012-17). It was approved by The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2014
21st June will be observed as International Day of Yoga: UN
21st June will be annually observed as ‘International Day of Yoga’ after United Nations General Assembly (UN-GA) adopted an India-led resolution. UN has adopted this resolution under the agenda of ‘Global Health and Foreign Policy’. UN recognised that Yoga provides ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2014
First Arabic translation of Indian Constitution launched in Egypt
In Cairo, Egypt, the first Arabic translation of Indian Constitution was launched. It was launched by Secretary General of the Arab League, Nabil El Araby along with Secretary (East) ambassador Anil Wadhwa from the Ministry of External Affairs. The launch ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2014
Cabinet gives nod to 25 solar parks of 500MW & key amendments in Electricity Act
Cabinet has given nod to an ambitious 25 solar parks of 500MW proposal will help India become a global leader in solar generation. These 25 solar parks will add in total 20,000 megawatts (MW) solar power after implemented. Government will provide ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2014
Government decides to scrap Section 309 of IPC & Decriminalizes attempt to suicide
Government in the Parliament has announced that the attempt suicide will no longer be a crime. In this regard, government has decided to delete Section 309 of Indian Penal Code (IPC) from the Statute book which deals with attempt of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2014
Richard Rahul Verma nominated as new US ambassador to India
Richard Rahul Verma is new US ambassador to India. His nomination was passed by United States senate by a voice vote. He will become the first Indian-American to be the US ambassador to India and is expected to be sworn ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2014
Cabinet approves Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2008
The Cabinet has approved official Amendments to the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2008 and its introduction in the Rajya Sabha. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. This amendment ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2014
Maharashtra government makes e-auction mandatory to bring transparency
Maharashtra government has made e-auction mandatory from 1st of January 2015 in order to bring in more efficiency and transparency in the system of auction. In this regard state government has recently issued Government Resolution (GR) for implementing e-auction system ..