India demands greater role in SCO

India has made vociferous demand for its full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, SCO. It has demanded a larger role for itself in the security grouping in Afghanistan in the wake of the withdrawal of US-led NATO troops from ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012

Current Affairs: December 11, 2011

Indian overrun Afghanistan 4-0 to retain SAFF Championship     Defending Champions India overcame some anxious moments before overpowering spirited Afghanistan 4-0 to retain the SAFF Championship at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi. Cartoonist Mario Miranda passes away Goan artist of international ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011

Joint Strategic Military Exercises to be held by the CSTO countries

CSTO (Collective Security Treaty Organization): 7 former Soviet republics form the CSTO CSTO to hold joint strategic military exercises code-named “Center 2011” Drills will begin are due to take place in Russia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan Game will be held ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011

Current Affairs : June 12, 2011

India clinches five-match ODI series against West Indies Jyoti Dey: A senior journalist working with an English tabloid “Mid-Day” in Mumbai was shot dead. He extensively covered underworld and crime for over two decades. Book: He wrote a book titled ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2011

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Fourth Five Year Plan (1969-1974)

Fourth Five Year plan was the first plan launched by Indira Gandhi government amid pressure of drought, devaluation and inflationary recession. The country was fighting with population explosion, increased unemployment, poverty and a shackling economy. In addition, the situation in ..