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Saudi Arabia extends ‘Nitaqat’ deadline to November 3, 2013
Giving some relief to Indians in Saudi Arabia who are facing trouble in adjusting to the changes in the employment opportunities introduced by the ongoing “Nitaqat” (naturalisation) legislation being implemented by the Labour Ministry of the Kingdom, King Abdullah has extended the ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Cabinet passed Ordinance to implement Food Security Bill
In order to implement the Food Security Bill, the cabinet unanimously approved an ordinance regarding the same. The Food Security Bill guarantees food entitlements to two-thirds (67%) at highly subsidized rates. The bill envisages providing 5 kg of rice, wheat and coarse grains at Rs ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: Legal & Constitution 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
Treaty inked in Marrakesh (Morocco) giving blind, visually impaired better access to books
Treaty to help visually impaired get access to books signed in Marrakesh (Morocco) A significant treaty was signed in Marrakesh, Morocco, that will make access to books for the visually impaired, blind and print disabled easier. The negotiations were facilitated ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
India imposes ban on testing of cosmetics on animals
In a remarkable decision intended to prevent cruelty to animals, India has decided to ban the testing of cosmetics and its ingredients on animals. This has made India the first country in South Asia to impose such a ban. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
British Government gives go ahead to ‘three-parent baby’
The UK government has given approval to the controversial IVF technique that would lead to the creation of babies with three parents. If the proposal is passed by its parliament then Britain would become first country to allow this technique. ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: International / World Current Affairs
US to provide $150,000 for Uttarakhand flood relief via USAID
US secretary of state John Kerry reached out to India over the Uttarakhand disaster on Sunday as the US announced $150,000 through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to non-governmental organizations working in the most-affected areas. About USAID: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is the United ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Three Indian projects to receive U.N. public service awards
U.N. Public Service Awards will be given to three Indian projects for the year 2013. The awards are given for projects that fight poverty and promote sustainable development. What are these Projects? The projects are: 1. Project Mass Contact Programme of ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013
V K Duggal appointed as nodal officer for relief & rescue operations in Uttarakhand
The government appointed former top Union home secretary V K Duggal as the nodal officer for relief and rescue operations in flood hit Uttarakhand, saying lack of proper coordination was hindering its mitigation efforts. The relief and rescue operations are going ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Cabinet approves IWMP as a flagship programme
In order to make Centrally-sponsored programmes condensed, the Cabinet has approved Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) as a flagship programme of the government. Why IWMP? Around 60% of cultivated area across India is rain-fed. Besides, these areas are also blighted ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs