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IMR decreased to 44 Per 1000 Live Births during 2011
Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) declined by 3 points from 47 to 44 infant deaths per 1000 live births during 2011. As per Sample Registration System (SRS) released by the Registrar General of India (RGI): IMR for rural areas has decreased ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2012
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
10 % disinvestment in NMDC approved
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) gave its nod to a 10% stake sale of the Centre’s equity holding in NMDC (National Mineral Development Corporation) through the ‘offer for sale’ route. The sale is expected to fetch about Rs.7,000 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2012
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Jal Satyagraha ends, achieved its objectives
A Satyagraha of its own kind in Khandawa district of Madhya Pradesh named Jal Satyagraha came to an end on a winning note after continuing for 17 days at Omkareshwar Dam Project. What was Jal Satyagraha? Jal Satyagraha was a ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2012
Maharashtra registered Maximum Number of Deaths due to SAEs during Drug Trials
As per the data of the Drug Controller-General of India, India recorded 2061 drug trial-related deaths during the period (January 2008- January 2012). Maharashtra registered maximum number of 268 deaths due to SAEs (Serious Adverse Events) during drug trials while ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
Paleo-river found near Narmada: Research
As per a group of researchers traces of Paleo- river has been found in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. What is a Paleo-river? It is an inactive river or water stream buried under sediment. As per Mangal Panchayatam Parishad, the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
Union Carbide, Warren Anderson not liable for claims: US court on Bhopal gas tragedy
As per the ruling of US court, neither Union Carbide nor its former chairman Warren Anderson are liable for environmental remediation or pollution-related claims at the firm’s former chemical plant in Bhopal. The lawsuit that accused Union Carbide of causing ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012
Amita Sharma is the new Additional Secretary, Department of Higher Education
Ms. Amita Sharma IAS batch of 1981 from Madhya Pradesh appointed as Additional Secretary, Department of Higher Education. She is presently serving as Resident Commissioner, Madhya Pradesh Bhawan New Delhi
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012
Madhya Pradesh: Government abolishes Sugar Licensing and Control Order
MP Government has abolished the Sugar Licensing and Control Order in the state. MP Govt also made it clear in its notification that abolition of the Control order will not affect any action or decision taken on it under the ..