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Kerela’s shocking Child Marriage figures
A recent report by UNICEF has brought-out shocking statistics about the most literate state of the country- Kerela. The report suggests an apparent rise in rate of child marriages in the state. The trend which is more prominent in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Baba Kalyani re-nominated as Co-Chairman of Indo-Japan Business Leader’s Forum
Baba Kalyani has been re-nominated as the Co-Chairman of the India-Japan Business Leader’s Forum (IJBLF). The Ministry of Commerce and Industry appointed Kalyani as chairman of IJBLF. Kalyani is Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Forge Ltd. The members of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Pakistan’s Army General intervenes to tackle political crisis
Pakistan Government has appointed its Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif as mediator to neutralize the ongoing political crisis in the country. The decision to seek COAS’ help was taken after both Imran Khan, chief of Pakistan ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Harry Belafonte to receive honorary humanitarian Oscar
Oscar organizers declared that they will give a esteemed humanitarian award to US actor-producer-singer Harry Belafonte, whose efforts as an activist has assisted throw light on racism and discrimination. It will be presented at the body’s 6th annual Governors Awards ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
GK & Current Affairs: August 21, 22, 2014
1. According to 2014 Nuclear Materials Security Index prepared by Washington-based Nuclear Threat Initiative, what is the new rank of India out of 25 countries with weapons-usable nuclear materials? [A]21 [B]15 [C]17 [D]23 23 The ranking has been widely criticised ..
Resolution urging government to resume Indo-Pak talks passed in J&K Legislative Council
J&K Legislative Council passed a resolution urging the government to resume the talks with Pakistan. Chairman of the Council Amrit Malhotra moved the resolution on behalf of the house. The resolution also suggested state government to take steps for the ..