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“Sammakkaa Saarakka” or "Jatara": Largest tribal religious congregation of world began
In Andhra Pradesh, “Sammakkaa Saarakka” Fair or “Jatara”, the largest tribal religious congregation in the world, began at Medaram in Warangal district of the Telangana region. Sammakkaa Saarakka is a 4-day biennial fair which is celebrated to pay tribute to ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
DRDO developing UAVs to track down Maoists
The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) is developing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to track down maoists in naxal hit states viz. Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, etc. And would demonstrate the operational capability of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
DRDO developing UAVs to track down Maoists
The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) is developing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to track down maoists in naxal hit states viz. Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, etc. And would demonstrate the operational capability of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
India inks credit agreement with IFAD for Jharkhand Tribal Empowerment Livelihood Project (JTLEP)
India signed an agreement for credit of $ 51 million (equivalent) from IFAD for the Jharkhand Tribal Empowerment Livelihood Project (JTLEP). JTELP would continue till September 2021. What is JTLEP? The Jharkhand Tribal Empowerment Livelihood Project (JTLEP) aims to enable ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2013
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Global Infant Mortality Rate came down to 37: UNICEF report
As per United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) report on the global Infant Mortality rate (IMR) declined from 61 deaths in 1990 to 37 deaths in 2011. Annual infant deaths decreased from 8.4 million in 1990 to 5 million in 2011. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2013
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Rajan Committee’s new methodology to replace ‘special category’ status for devolution of funds to States
The panel set up by the government under the chairmanship of the then Chief Economic Advisor Raghuram Rajan (now RBI governor) has suggested ending the ‘special category’ criteria for providing additional assistance to poorer states. Why did the government set up ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Government sets up high-level panel to map status of tribals
The Government has set up a high level panel to prepare a position paper on the socio-economic, health and educational status of tribals and also recommend policy initiatives as well as effective outcome-oriented measures to improve development indicators and strengthen ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2013
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
‘Major Port of the Year’ award goes to Paradip
Paradip port has been honored with the ‘Major Port of the Year’ award in recognition of its excellent performance in 2012-13. In 2012-13, PPT handled a total of 56.55 million tonnes of traffic, up from 54.25 mt in 2011-12. Also, ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: Places in News Current Affairs