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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
EC to use VVPAT system in Nagaland by polls
The Election Commission of India has decided to use Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) for the first time with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) in the September, 2013 by-poll to the Noksen Assembly constituency in Nagaland. The Government of India ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
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
Rajya Sabha passed National Waterway Bill for Assam’s Barak River
The National Waterway (Lakhipur-Bhanga Stretch of the Barak River) Bill, 2013 has been passed by the Rajya Sabha. The Bill aims to develop the 121 km Barak river stretch in Assam as country’s sixth National Waterway that would particularly benefit ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2013
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Manipur bags overall team Champion for 22nd time in North East Game 2013
In the 27th edition of North-East Games played at Imphal, the host state Manipur claimed the title of overall team champion for the 22nd time. Overall standing: Manipur Assam Mizoram Nagaland Meghalaya Tripura Sikkim This was the 27th edition of ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2013
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Nikhil Kumar new Governor of Kerala
Nikhil Kumar sworn in as the 20th Governor of Kerala. Former Indian Police Service officer Nikhil Kumar had earlier also served as Nagaland governor, the head of the NSG (National Security Guard) and was a Congress MP.
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
President appoints Ashwani Kumar and S.C. Jamir as new Governors of Nagaland and Odisha respectively
President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday appointed former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Ashwani Kumar and senior Congress leader S.C. Jamir as Governors of Nagaland and Odisha respectively.
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Neiphiu Rio: New CM o Nagaland CM
Neiphiu Rio takes oath as the Chief Minister of Nagaland for the third consecutive term. The Naga People’s Front (NPF)-led DAN, having 40 elected members, along with the support of seven Independents, had staked claim to form the government.
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
'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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Current Affairs : November 24, 2011
Shoes thrown at others, Pawar first to be assaulted Hitherto, prominent personalities have had footwear thrown at them but without contact being made. Union Agriculture Minister is the first dignitary to be assaulted. Pawar was slapped by a turbaned Sikh ..