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To what extent can Germany be held responsible for causing the two World Wars?

World War I and World War II are the most brutal and destructive wars that the world has faced in its history. Several countries were involved in the...

March 8, 2013

‘Electronics Project Proposal System (e-PPS) launched by Ministry of Communication and IT

The Ministry of Communications and IT has launched the `Electronics Project Proposal System (e-PPS), developed by the Department of Electronics and Information Technology, through the Centre for Development...

March 8, 2013

Mukul Sangma once again becomes CM of Meghalaya

Mukul Manda Sangma of Congress party has sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Meghalaya for the second consecutive time.

March 8, 2013

Nobel laureate Desmond Tutu visits India

Nobel laureate and South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who is also regarded as South Africa Moral Conscience, made a visit to Kochi in India and expressed his gratitude...

March 8, 2013

Bharat Broadband Project

Government had approved a project for National Optical Fiber Network in October, 2011 for providing Broadband connectivity to all 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats at a cost of Rs....

March 8, 2013

Vijay L Kelkar Committee Report

A 3-member committee headed by the former Finance Secretary and 13th Finance Commission Chairman, Vijay L. Kelkar was set up to devise the fiscal consolidation roadmap for 2012-13 to 2014-15...

March 8, 2013

Architecture for Cash Transfers

With an aim to check corruption and pilferage of subsidised items, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has decided on an ambitious scheme of direct transfer of cash to intended...

March 8, 2013

India’s Elderly Population: Some Fundamentals

A report jointly brought out by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Help Age International says the following: India’s population is likely to increase by 60 per cent...

March 8, 2013

End-to-End computerization of TPDS Operations Scheme

Introduction PDS means distribution of essential commodities to larger section of the society, mostly vulnerable people, through a network of fair Price Shops on a recurring basis. The...

March 8, 2013

Basics of Company Formation in India and Story of Companies Act Amendment Bill

We all know that the companies in India are regulated by the Companies Act 1956. This act is the most important corporate legislation that empowers the Central Government...

March 8, 2013

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