Government cuts down launch of cash transfer scheme

The Centre has scaled down the launch of its ambitious Direct Cash Transfer scheme to cover 20 districts, instead of 43 as planned. It has also kept LPG also out of its ambit for now. Why this scaling down? The ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

The system for transport of Canadian Uranium to India finalized b/w Indian and Canada

India and Canada developed a mechanism for transport of the Canadian Uranium to India. Thus, India succeeded in clearing the mistrust generated on the Canadian side after the nuclear explosion from India in 1974. Both the sides were successful inking ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2012

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Operational Safety Review Team (OSART)

Operational Safety Review Team (OSART) is a key programme initiated by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) aimed at enhancing the safety of nuclear power plants globally. The program’s primary goal is to review and assess the operational safety of ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2012

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

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

National Current Affairs 28.6.09

June 18, 2009 Committee to review Coastal SecurityJune 19, 2009: Navy seals 45,000-cr deal: seven warshipsJune 20, 2009 : Sarod maestro Ali Akbar Khan passes awayJune 20, 2009: 797th Urs of Khawaja Moinuddin Chisty begins in AjmerJune 20, 2009 Andhra ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2009

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs