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Russian Parliament approves Anti-Terror Bill
In a move which aims to make terrorism punishment in Russia more sever, the lower house of the country’s Parliament, Duma passed a new Anti-Terror Bill which makes punishment for terrorism more harsh and also holds terrorists’ relatives liable to ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2013
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Govt of Venezuela sets up Vice Ministry of Supreme Social Happiness
The government of Venezuela set up Vice Ministry of Supreme Social Happiness to tackle sadness in the people of the country. The focal role of the agency will be to coordinate all anti-poverty missions initiated by the late President Hugo ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2013
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Odisha imposes fishing ban to protect nests of endagered Olive Ridley sea turtles
The Odisha Government has imposed a seven-month fishing ban within 20 km from the river mouths of Dhamara, Devi and Rusikulya in Gamjam district for safeguard nests of endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles. The ban prohibits motor boats, trawlers and mechanised ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2013
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
WEF ranks India 101st on global gender gap index
The Geneva-based World Economic Forum (WEF) placed India at a low 101st rank on a Global Gender Gap Index which ranked 136 nations on how well resources and opportunities are divided between men and women in four broad areas of economy, politics, education and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2013
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
“Exploring good practices in overcoming deprivation in India and UK” – includes case study on Super 30
“Exploring good practices in overcoming deprivation in India and UK” – A research project on by University of East London (UK) and TISS (Tata Institute of Social Sciences), Mumbai. Three case studies selected from India for the research. Objective: Mapping social ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Prof. Ravi Chopra Expert panel to study the impact of Hydro-projects in Uttarakhand
A 17-member expert panel headed by Prof. Ravi Chopra has been constituted by the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) to investigate whether the environmental degradation caused by hydro-electric projects on Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers led to Uttarakhand floods. Tasks before ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2013
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
President’s assent to Uttarakhand Lokayukta Act, 2011
The President of India Pranab Mukherjee gave his assent to the Uttarakhand Lokayukta Bill. With this the Uttarakhand Lokayukta Bill became an Act. The Lokayukta Act is aimed at curbing corruption in the Uttarakhand state. The Act has under its ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2013
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
India tops new Global Slavery Index
“Global Slavery Index” published by the Australia-based Walk Free Foundation, ranked India first in terms of number of modern day slaves in the world. The index has ranked 162 countries based on 3 factors:- Estimated prevalence of modern slavery (including practices such as debt ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2013
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Govt proposes to build storage facilities for steady flow of foodgrains under Food Security Act
The Central Govt is planning to set up intermediate grain storage facilities at block level in each state. Objective: To ensure steady flow of foodgrain under the National Food Security Act. Funding: Entirely centrally sponsored. Centre will provide Rs 450 crore ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2013
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
‘Great Indian Bustard’ in critically endangered stage
As per the 2013 ‘Threatened Bird’ list by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Great Indian Bustard is listed under the category of Critically Endangered birds. The Great Indian Bustard (Scientific name: “Ardeotis nigriceps”) was once widely spotted across ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2013
Category: Places in News Current Affairs