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Commission headed by “Justice Usha Mehra” to opine measures to make Delhi safe for women

December 30, 2012

In response to furor and protest against the incidence of the gang-rape of a 23-year-old woman in Delhi, the Union Cabinet set up a Commission of Inquiry which will be headed by the former Delhi High Court judge, Justice Usha ..

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Odisha Govt slaps a fine of Rs 6,000 crore on Tata Steel for illegal and excess mining

November 9, 2012

The Odisha government is believed to have slapped a fine of about Rs 6,000 crore on Tata Steel for its alleged involvement in ‘illegal and excess mining’ at its captive mines. Deputy Director of Mines (DDM) of Joda mining circle ..

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Govt contemplating key changes in rules for clinical trials

October 28, 2012

The Union Government is pondering to bring major changes in the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940, and its Rules, to address the problem of inadequate monitoring of clinical trials in the country. As per the proposed changes: Mandatory for the ..

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Aircraft Acquisition Committee

October 27, 2012

Govt. approves setting up of Aircraft Acquisition Committee The government gave its nod for setting up a new committee which will consider, examine and make recommendations on allowing import or acquisition of aircraft for various purposes by airlines. After analyzing ..

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Committee for Direct Cash Transfers

October 27, 2012

National Committee on Direct Cash Transfers, constituted by the Prime Minister. This coordination committee will act as a mechanism to coordinate action for the introduction of direct cash transfers to individuals under the various government schemes and programmes. Chairman of ..

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Alternatives to Endosulfan available

October 23, 2012

The Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Review Committee to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants approved the assessment of 100 chemical alternatives to insecticide and acaricide Endosulfan.  The committee also suggested its non-chemical alternatives. Which of the approved alternatives are ..

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Ashok Chawla Committee

May 26, 2012

The high-powered committee, led by Ashok Chawla, was entrusted with the task of formulating a roadmap for the efficient and transparent distribution of resources, including spectrum. The committee’s scope encompassed eight key natural resources. The recommendations made by the committee ..

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