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National Policy on Information Technology 2012 gets cabinet’s approval
The Cabinet approved the National Policy on Information Technology 2012. The Policy endeavors to leverage Information & Communication Technology (ICT) to address the nation’s economic and developmental challenges. The Policy envisages the growth of the IT market to USD 300 ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2012
‘Track Child’: A web portal by Women and Child Development Ministry
The Union Women and Child Development Ministry unveiled a portal Track Child to function as a central database of all those children who have gone missing in different parts of the country. The portal will aid coordination b/w child homes, ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2012
Union Government to launch “Saksham” to Educate Adolescent Boys
The Ministry of Women and Child Development will start a scheme called Saksham for the empowerment of adolescent boys by imparting education on gender sensitivity and moral behavior. The aim of Saksham is to target young boys in the age ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2012
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
India inks MoU with Egypt
India and Egypt signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in New Delhi to develop an institutional framework for their ongoing cooperation in the domain of election management and administration. The pact was signed by the Chief Election Commissioner of India, ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2012
Shonkaliya region of Ajmer to breed Great Indian Bustard and Lesser Florican
A conservation region in the Shonkaliya Region of Ajmer District, Rajasthan will be provided for the endangered Great Indian Bustard and Lesser Florican dedicated land for their breeding. The villagers of Ajmer District have agreed to conserve 30 hectares of ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2012
Liberty Medal to Muhammad Ali
The boxing Champion, Muhammad Ali who to retirement from the game in the year 1981 was awarded Liberty Medal in Philadelphia. The boxer was given this the honor for his contribution towards the humanitarian causes like religious freedom and civil ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2012
Virat Kohli: ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year
The Indian Cricket team’s Vice-Captain, Virat Kohli was awarded as the ODI Cricketer of the year. He was honored with this title for smashing 1733 runs in 31 matches at an average of 66.65, which included eight centuries and six ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2012
Sunita Williams: second woman in history to take command of ISS
Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams took over the command of International Space Station (ISS). The traditional ceremony of change-of-command, Expedition 33 Sunita Williams took over the command from Expedition 32 Commander Gennady Padalka in the Destiny Laboratory.