Page-17 of Current Affairs - June, 2012

Government wants to plug leakages in PDS

June 12, 2012

The government aims to plug loopholes in the Public Distribution System (PDS) before it implements the ambitious National Food Security Bill and has asked states to complete the process of computerization of data of beneficiaries by October 2012 The proposed ..

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India and Pakistan negotiate on Siachen

June 12, 2012

Pakistan and India initiated 2-day talks search for a solution to the dispute over Siachen Glacier, the world’s highest battle field. The Indian side headed by Defence Secretary Shashikant Sharma while the Pakistani side led by Defence Secretary Nargis Sethi. ..

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Gazzette of India publishes Anand Marriage Act, 2012

June 12, 2012

After Anand Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2012 received assent of the President it was published as corresponding Act in the Gazzette of India According to the Act Sikhs can now register their marriages under a separate act. Although the Anand Marriage ..

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India initiates to instill more transparency in foreign aid

June 12, 2012

Indian has initiated a number of steps, including the establishment of a central aid agency, to bring greater transparency and swiftness in delivery structures. In the last 4-5 years India has emerged as one of the big donors among developing ..

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Leh celebrates Sindu Festival

June 12, 2012

A 3-day annual Sindhu Festival starts on the bank of Indus River in Leh district of Jammu and Kashmir Sindhu Festival: A 3-day festival starts on the full moon day (Guru Poornima) in the month of June The festival endorses ..

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India exempted from US financial sanctions on Iran oil imports

June 12, 2012

US exempted India and 6 other countries from financial sanctions because they have significantly cut purchases of Iranian oil. The group includes India, Malaysia, South Korea, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey and Taiwan. Japan and some of the European countries ..

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June 12: World Day against Child Labor

June 12, 2012

June 12, observed as “World Day Against Child Labor” worldwide to draw attention to the need to defend Child Rights. Objective: To eradicate child labour and other violations of fundamental rights of children, in all forms. National Commission for Protection ..

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Government integrates LLP with MCA

June 12, 2012

The government merged e-Governance project for Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) under the portal of Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) The merger will provide for all state of the art services like credit card payment, online banking from six banks, payment ..

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