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Banana genome sequenced to assist crop improvement
Banana is a vital crop which is cherished across the globe and also serves as staple food in some poor countries. The complete genome of the banana has been successfully sequenced. Why the sequencing was needed and how will it ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
Tamil Nadu draws FDI faster, states study
As per a latest study, Tamil Nadu has left behind states like Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). The state has attracted investments of around Rs 6,711 crore in 2011-12, which is 66 % higher than ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
Double-cropping in Assam to enhance farm yield
Assam government is planning to bring around 5 lakh hectares under double cropping pattern. In 2011, the Agriculture Department had launched double cropping in about 2, 90,000 hectares of mono-cropping land to enhance production and reach self-sufficiency in agriculture. Objective: ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
Manipur seeks extension of provisions of Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation 1873
Manipur government has decided to approach the Centre to extend the provisions of the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation 1873 to the state. Why this decision ? The decision follows rising demands from public to bring in the Inner Line Permit ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
India to trim diplomatic ties with Denmark
(Purulia Arms Drop Case, Person in News: Kim Davy) India has decided to downgrade its diplomatic links with Denmark. Why India has decided for trimming diplomatic relations with Denmark? (Purulia Arms Drop Case, Person in News: Kim Davy) India has ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
Simmtronics an Indian firm unveils World’s most affordable tablet PC
Simmtronics, an Indian company unveiled what it says World’s most affordable tablet PC in Dubai. Simmtronics launched its multi touch X Pad series worth $100. The firm has target is to increase its market share in the Middle East over ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
Planning Commission approves Rs. 3,535 cr annual plan 2012-13 for Arunachal Pradesh
Planning Commission approved the Annual Plan Size 2012-13 for Arunachal Pradesh at Rs. 3,535 crores. The plan has seen a 20.1%, increase over last year’s revised outlay of Rs. 2942.6 crores. The state was highly praised by Planning Commission for ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
CCI approves two laning of Raibarelly – Jaunpur section on NH-231
Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure (CCI), approved the proposal for the development of the two laning of Raibarelly – Jaunpur section on NH – 231 in Uttar Pradesh under NHDP Phase IV on Design, Built ,Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) model. ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012