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Govt notifies amendments in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending norms
The government has made alterations to the norms governing expenses on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) undertakings under the fresh Company Law (2013). Now a particular class of profitable companies are necessitated to spend minimum 2% of their 3-year yearly average ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
Union Government to fund “Swachh Vidyalaya” campaign
Union Human Resource Development Ministry to fund the Swachh Vidyalaya (Clean Schools) campaign, via the Swachh Bharat Kosh. Centre will setup “Swachh Bharat Kosh” to fund the “Swachh Bharat (Clean India)” campaign. HRD Ministry will anchor the “Swachh Vidyalaya (Clean ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
SC clears 3% reservation for disabled in jobs and promotions in all Govt jobs including in IAS
The Supreme Court ruled 3% quota for disabled persons in all government jobs including IAS. A bench headed by Chief Justice R M Lodha held that the disabled people have not got their due in the last 19 years even ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
6th Economic Census Report: Arunachal Pradesh has the highest proportion of hired workers among all Arunachal Pradeshs
As per the the 6th Economic Census Report 2013, Arunachal Pradesh has the maximum percentage of hired workers amongst all states, including in segments like education and health. Percentage of female hired workers in Arunachal Pradesh: 30.3% Growth rate in ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
NGT bans tyre burning in the open, re-use of tyres as fuel
The western zone bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has banned the burning of tyres in public areas and also the reuse of old tyres as fuel in industries and brick kilns. The bench has instructed the environment division ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
Bihar government acknowledges transgender as third gender
The Bihar government recognized recognise kinnar/kothi/hijra/transgender (eunuch) as “third gender”. The cabinet acknowledged declaring them as backward class annexure II category which will offer them quota advantage for availing or getting government jobs. The Transgenders from upper castes will be ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
Union Ministry of Science & Technology announces “KIRAN” scheme for Women Scientists
The Union Ministry of Science & Technology also announced KIRAN (Knowledge, Involvement, Research, Advancement through Nurturing) for women scientists – A unique advertising scheme to bring about, as far as possible, gender equality in the field of science and technology. ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
Union Government makes it compulsory for scientists to take on lectures in Public schools & colleges
Over 5,000 “highly accomplished” scientists employed with numerous departments under the Science and Technology Ministry will dedicate time to teach students of many schools and colleges in the country. It would be “mandatory” for the scientists various departments to essentially, ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
September 8, 2014: World Literacy Day observed across the world
World Literacy Day observed across the world on September 8, 2014. The theme of International Literacy Day 2014 was “Literacy and Sustainable Development.” UNESCO announced September 8 as International Literacy Day on November 17, 1965 and this was first celebrated in 1966. Its ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
Fresh choice of smugglers: ‘R22-Ozone-depleting fridge gas”
The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has warned its offices at ports about smuggling of ozone-depleting materials as there has been a fresh surge in efforts to unlawfully ship R-22 gas, which is used in refrigerants and air-conditioners ..