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Jitan Ram Manjhi sworn-in as Bihar Chief Minister
Jitan Ram Manjhi is the new Chief Minister of Bihar. He was administered oath of office and secrecy by Governor D.Y. Patil at a ceremony at the Raj Bhavan in Patna. The 15 members of the previous Nitish Kumar government ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2014
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Bharatiya Mahila Bank sets up branch in Bihar
The Bharatiya Mahila Bank (BMB) set up its first branch in Patna, Bihar. The bank would cater to financial inclusion of women of all segments from Self-Help Groups to lower middle class women to High Networth Individuals with a basket ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2014
Annual Health Survey: Some states showed improvement
As per the second update of the Annual Health Survey (AHS), all major health indicators in the country’s worst-performing States are showing a gradual improvement over the years but inter-State variations persist. About 2nd update of Annual Health Survey (AHS) ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2014
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Punjab Cabinet approved the Backward Class quota for Jat community
The Punjab Cabinet approved the Backward Class (BC) status for the Jat and Jat Sikhs of the State. Now, Jats and Jat Sikhs are the 69th and 70th community to be included in the category. As per the Punjab Cabinet ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2014
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
'M-Pesa' launched in Odisha
Telecom major, Vodafone India and ICICI Bank announced the launch of mobile commerce initiative called ‘M-Pesa’ service in Odisha. About M-Pesa service A mobile money transfer and payment service that allows customers to transfer money to any mobile phone, remit ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2014
NTPC to set up Kajra Thermal Project in Bihar
NTPC will set up a 1,320 MW thermal power project at Kajra in Lakhisarai district of Bihar. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between NTPC, Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) and Lakhisarai Bijlee Company Private Limited (LBCPL) at Patna ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2014
“Patna” – World's Longest Free Wi-Fi Zone in India
The Chief Minister of Bihar, Mr. Nitish Kumar unveiled the world’s longest free Wi-Fi zone at the e-Bihar summit in Patna. The free Wi-Fi zone stretched nearly 20 km between the National Institute of Technology (NIT) at the eastern end ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
RGGVY: Evaluation Studies Show a Positive Impact on Women and Education in Rural India
Evaluation studies of RGGVY (Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana) commissioned by Rural Electrification Corporation have revealed that the programme has empowered the rural women. Affect of electrification under RGGVY scheme on some states: Rajasthan: 75% of women are able to work ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Mr. Anand Kumar, founder of Super30 classes bestowed with the prestigious Ramanujan Mathematics award
Leading mathematician and founder of Super30 classes Mr. Anand Kumar bestowed with the prestigious 2014 Ramanujan Mathematics Award at the 8th National Mathematics Convention organized by a Rajkot-based school. Renowned atomic scientist Pitamber Patel and famous scientist J J Rawal ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Cabinet approved proposal for setting up Rail Tariff Authority to advise Railway Ministry on fares
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved a proposal to constitute a Rail Tariff Authority (RTA) that will advise the Railway Ministry on fares. The RTA is crucial for railways as it will recommend fare revision from time to ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2014
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs