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In last 8 years, Poverty level is down by 15% : NSSO
As per the National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO), the poverty line declined from 37% in 2004-05 to 22% in 2011-12. A significant reduction in poverty levels is a result of high economic growth rates. Between 2005 and 2010, the country’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
First Textile Park inaugurated at Bagru near Jaipur
First Textile Park devoted to hand block printing and craft was inaugurated at Bagru near Jaipur. The textile park would generate new opportunities for exporters and artisans, as the textile sector holds tremendous potential of employment. The park has been named Jaipur Integrated Texcraft Park ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Curb sale of adulterated milk: Supreme Court to State govts
Expressing concern over the sale of adulterated milk in the country, the Supreme Court has directed the governments of Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Delhi to file their response stating what action they are taking to curb the menace of milk ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Bhiwani, Bharatpur and Mahendragarh are now part of NCR
The Union Urban Development Ministry has announced that the National Capital Region has been expanded by including Bhiwani and Mahendragarh districts of Haryana and Bharatpur district of Rajasthan in the NCR. There is also a proposal to include Jind and Karnal of Haryana in the NCR. ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Election Commission directs all State district collectors to set up district level panels to monitor paid news
In the wake of increasing incidence of paid news and upcoming Rajasthan Assembly polls, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed all State district collectors to set up district-level Media Certification and Monitoring Committee. ECI has also recommended an amendment ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Government to set up 51 low-cost airports
The Union government has decided to construct 51 new low-cost airports to provide fillip to civil aviation sector and enhance air connectivity to Tier-II and Tier-III cities. Apart from the low-cost airports, the government has decided grant new international airport status to Bhubaneswar and Imphal at a ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Six Forts of Rajasthan get entry into World Heritage List
The World Heritage Committee which recently held its meeting in Cambodia has announced the international recognition to six Forts of Rajasthan by including them in the list of World Heritage Site of UNESCO. The six majestic forts include: Amber (Jaipur) ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Rajasthan to get two new airports
As per Airports Authority of India (AAI), the civil airports in Jaisalmer and Bikaner in Rajasthan will be made operational before the end of this year. Both airports will be inaugurated in August this year. The AAI will conduct surveys about unused airstrips and old airport buildings ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013
Category: Places in News Current Affairs