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Jharkhand comes under President’s rule

President Pranab Mukherjee imposed President’s rule in Jharkhand following its approval by the Union Cabinet.  The imposition of President’s Rule in Jharkhand draws its power from Article 356(1) of the Constitution. What does Article 356 (1) of the Indian Constitution ..

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'Krishi Karman Award' to states with record foodgrain production

President Pranab Mukherjee honored 8 states with ‘Krishi Karman Awards’ in recognition to their special achievements in foodgrain production in 2011-12. The Awardees with their respective achievement category: Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Manipur and Nagaland awarded for their special contribution ..

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Tamil Nadu best to implement NRHM

As per an Evaluation Study of National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) done by the Institute of Economic Growth of the University of Delhi, Tamil Nadu stands at top for implementation outcomes of the NRHM and can be a benchmark for ..

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Jharkhand CM Arjun Munda resigns

Chief Minister of Jharkhand Arjun Munda submitted his resignation to Governor Syed Ahmed. He resigned after the BJP-led government lost the support from Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). Mr. Munda recommended that the Governor dissolve the Assembly to facilitate fresh elections

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Private firms can’t claim mining rights: Supreme Court

As per the latest ruling of the Apex court, Private companies cannot claim any right of exploitation of minerals and the State can impose a ban on private mining notwithstanding its being permitted earlier. As per the court if a ..

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IIM, IIT graduates to help Centre plan in Naxal-hit areas

Under the Centre’s Integrated Action Plan (IAP), the Union Rural Development Ministry has deputed a team of fresh IIM and IIT graduates in Jharkhand to support the senior Bureaucrats in implementation of development plans across 11 naxal-hit districts. The IAP ..

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Current Affairs : January 30-31, 2012

India’s Per Capita Income: Rs 53,331 per annum The latest Quick Estimates of National Income released by the Central Statistical Office (CSO) show that India’s per capita income grew by 15.6 per cent to Rs 53,331 per annum in 2010-11, ..

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Current Affairs: November 15, 2011

Apex court raps Uttar Pradesh on Taj Mahal protection The Supreme Court Tuesday rapped the Uttar Pradesh government for failing to explain whether water supply for the wooden foundation of the Taj Mahal was sufficient to prevent any damage to ..

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