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India's first coral garden to be set up in Gujarat
In an effort to protect numerous coral species at one place and to enhance tourism in the state, the country’s first ‘Coral garden’ will be set up at Mithapur coastal region of Devbhoomi-Dwarka district in Gujarat, which will conserve coral ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
Rajiv Gandhi National Quality Awards for 2012 declared
Rajiv Gandhi National Quality Awards for the year 2012 were declared by Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Ram Vilas Paswan. The awards are awarded by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). BEST OF ALL AWARD Rail ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Researchers discover India's first jellyfish lake in Gujarat
Marine researchers have found a jellyfish lake in Gujarat, which is probably the first such lake in the country. As per marine biologists, the concentration and density of jellyfish is very high in this lake. A team of researchers led ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Management of PM Relief Fund to be emulated on Gujarat model
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed that the management of the PM’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) should emulate the Gujarat model in selection of beneficiaries, giving priority to the poor and children. PM Modi reviewed the working of the PMNRF ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2014
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Prakash Kohli sworn in as Governor of Gujarat
Former Rajya Sabha member and veteran leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Mr. Om Prakash Kohli was sworn in as Gujarat Governor. Mr. Kohli’s appointment follows the unceremonious exit of former Gujarat Governor Kamla Beniwal. Mr. Kohli was the president ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2014
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
President appoints new Governors to five states
President of India, Pranab Mukherjee appointed Governors of five states, namely Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Gujarat and Nagaland. Given below is the list of Governors and their respective state of appointment: Keshari Nath Tripathi: Governor of West Bengal Balramji ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2014
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Rejig of Governors: Kamla Beniwal sent to Mizoram, Margaret Alva given additional charge of Gujarat
The arrival of the new government at Centre has also led to the removal and shuffling of Governors appointed by the previous UPA led government. In continuance of the same, the President of India Pranab Mukherjee has announced three major ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2014
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
India extends ban on import of milk items from China till June 2015
The Indian government extended the ban on imports of milk and its products from China till June 2015. With this the ban on import of milk and milk products (including chocolates and chocolate products and candies/ confectionery/ food preparations with ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2014
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Gujarat govt provides 33% quota for women in police force
Gujarat CM Anandiben Patel announced 33% quota for women in police force. Though 33% reservation for women in police force already exists but due to stringent criteria for physical tests, the percentage could not be met. The government will adjust those criteria to ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2014
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Gujarat’s Rani-Ki-Vav gets World Heritage site status
Rani-ki-Vav, an 11th century stepwell in the Patan area of Gujarat, has been approved for placement on the World Heritage list by UNESCO. As per the UNESCO’s statement, “the Queen’s Stepwell” was designed as an inverted temple highlighting the sanctity ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2014
Category: Places in News Current Affairs