Current Affairs - May, 2012

No sub-quota for religious minorities: AP High Court

May 31, 2012

Andhra Pradesh High Court quashes Central Government’s decision of the creation of 4.5 % sub-quota for religious minorities including Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists and Parsis, within the 27% OBC quota

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AIIMS to assist in setting up Multiple Sclerosis database

May 31, 2012

The Neurology centre at All India Medical Institute of Sciences (AIIMS) will aid in building a National Registry for Multiple Sclerosis (MS).It will help in maintenance of epidemiological data of MS patients from across India for evidence based research, treatment, ..

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5th International “Sagarmatha Day” (Mount Everst Day) celebrated in Nepal

May 31, 2012

5th International Sagarmatha (Mount Everest) Day celebrated in Nepal. Objective: To mark the first successful climb to the world’s highest peak Mount Everest. The day is celebrated every year to propagate the message of Nepal across the world not only ..

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Centre extends support to States to setup Grain Testing Laboratories

May 31, 2012

The Accelerated Pulse Production Programme (A3P) commences in the Kutch district in Gujarat Programme is under the National Food Security Scheme In first phase of the scheme, 3000 hectares of land will be cultivated for pulses production Under this scheme, ..

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Madhya Pradesh, the state with maximum forest cover area

May 31, 2012

As per latest India State of Forest Report 2011, amongst all the Indian states, MP has the maximum Forest Cover area in country. As per latest India State of Forest Report 2011: Geographical area of the country is under Forest ..

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Rs 35,000 Cr debt restructuring package for textile sector

May 31, 2012

The Centre agreed upon a Rs 35000 crore debt restructuring package to the textile sector. Step is taken to support the textile industry in this moment of crisis. The total outstanding debt of the textiles sector is Rs 1,55,809 crore ..

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India to be second largest producer of crude steel by 2015

May 31, 2012

As per the Government, India is expected to become the 2nd largest producer of crude steel in the world by 2015 Steel Industry in India: Contributes over 2% to the GDP. Production has escalated from 66 million tonne per annum ..

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World Chess Championship: Viswanathan Anand keeps the crown

May 31, 2012

Indian Grand Master Viswanatan Anand retained the FIDE ( Federation Internationale des Echec) World Chess Title for the record 5th time Defeated Boris Gelfand of Israel after 2nd round of tie breaker game in Moscow The title has been held ..

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