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Plan scheme 'Development Communication and Information Dissemination' approved for 12th five-year plan
The plan scheme ‘Development Communication and Information Dissemination’ with an expenditure of Rs.630 Crore. Objective: To raise awareness among the people of the benefits in a variety of Government schemes. The media units of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting will implement ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Midday Meal to be monitored by a Committee formed by HRD Ministry
A committee has been set up by the centre to review the accomplishment of its flagship midday meal scheme and supervise better quality of food served, effectiveness of the supply chain and guaranteed hygienic standards. A programme headed by HRD ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
RBI penalizes 22 banks for violating KYC norms
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has fined 22 banks by imposing penalty for violating Know-Your-Customer (KYC) norms and anti-money laundering guidelines. The banks who have been fined include SBI, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank and some other banks all ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
President launches "Kisaan Portal"- aimed at reaching Information, Advisories, Services to 12 Crore Farmers
President Pranab Mukherjee launched a ‘Kisaan Portal’ for sending SMS through mobile phones to the farmers across the nation. This initiative will enable the farmers to take informed decision pertaining to different aspects of farming and weather forecasts. It has been set ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
40% of global population is online: ITU
As per the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), nearly 40% of the global population or 2.7 billion people are already online in 2013 while India still stands far with around 13% Internet penetration with roughly 160 million users. As per ITU: ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Ireland passes legislation allowing abortion
After intense two-day debate, the Irish Parliament passed a watered-down legislation allowing abortion under limited circumstances. It would now need the approval from the Upper House. The Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013, Ireland: The Protection of Life During ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Survey to study voter behavior in LS elections in Tamil Nadu
The Election Commission of India will conduct KABP (Knowledge, Attitude, Behaviour and Practice of Voters) Baseline Survey in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in all the 39 Lok Sabha constituencies of Tamil Nadu. The survey which will be conducted by ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Study reveals congenital anomalies linked to consanguine marriages
A study conducted in the U.K. throws light over the suspicion those marriages b/w blood relations might lead to health issues for the child. The study, in a detailed analysis of the issue involving over 11,000 children, born out of ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
IOR countries to pursue open regionalism to stimulate growth
Trade and industry ministers of Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IORARC) member nations agreed to promote trade within the grouping to encourage economic cooperation and development in the strategic Indian Ocean region. India (Gurgaon) and Mauritius co-hosted the ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Government notifies Food Security Ordinance 2013
The National Food Security Ordinance, 2013, which entitles 67% of the population to receive subsidized grains from the government every month, has been notified by the Union Government. The Ordinance has been introduced to implement the Food Security Bill which envisages ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs