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RBI sets up Panel for deeper penetration of Rural credit

The Reserve Bank of India set up a panel to recommend ways to strengthen the rural co-operative credit structure. Head of the committee: NABARD Chairman Prakash Bakshi, Focus:...

August 11, 2012

India, Israel ink pact on research programme

India and Israel signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for starting a programme to promote joint research across various domains from medical and information technology to social sciences,...

August 11, 2012

Govt relaxed land transfer to prevent delays in PPP projects

Union govt removed the ban on transfer of government-owned land, eased the land transfer policy, and did away with the need for Cabinet approval for certain categories of...

August 11, 2012

Govt relaxed land transfer to prevent delays in PPP projects

Union govt removed the ban on transfer of government-owned land, eased the land transfer policy, and did away with the need for Cabinet approval for certain categories of...

August 11, 2012

New Spider species named after David Attenborough

A new species of spider was named after the British naturalist and famous TV Broadcaster Sir David Attenborough. The species prethopalpus attenboroughi is found only on Horn island...

August 11, 2012

Chess Tournament Systems

Chess tournament systems comprise the formal structures, rules, and organisational approaches used to arrange competitive chess events, ensuring fairness, clarity, and logistical efficiency. These systems determine how players...

August 11, 2012

Daily Current Affairs 2012 Quiz : August 7-10, 2012

1. Who among the following has recently taken charge as the new Chief Economic Advisor after the working period of Kaushik Basu concluded on 31st July, 2012 ?...

August 11, 2012

Daily Current Affairs 2012 Quiz : August 4-6, 2012

1. Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) is a semi-autonomous administrative body for the Darjeeling hills in West Bengal. In this context, consider the following Statements: 1.GTA presently has three...

August 11, 2012

Sir Creek Dispute

Sir Creek {local name Baan Ganga} is a 96 kilometres long estuary in the marshes of the Rann of Katch where Arabian Sea joins the land mass. It’s...

August 10, 2012

Daily Current Affairs 2012 Quiz : August 3, 2012

1. Who among the following has won the Gold medal in the Men’s 100 m Sprint in London Olympics-2012? [A]Yohan Blake [B]Justin Gatlin [C]Usain Bolt [D]Tyson Gay Usain...

August 10, 2012

Raghuram Rajan to be new CEA

Raghuram Rajan will take the place of Kaushik basu as the Chief Economic Adviser.  The selection was made by Prime Minister’s Economic advisory council headed by C.Rangarajan. Mr....

August 9, 2012

India growth forecast slashed: CRISIL

Rating agency CRISIL has slashed India’s growth forecast to 5.5%. It is the second cut for fiscal 2013 estimate. Earlier, the agency had cut GDP growth to 6.5%....

August 9, 2012