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Union Government launches Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan

Union Government has launched Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan (Accessible India Campaign), a nationwide campaign in a bid to achieve universal accessibility to persons with disabilities. It was launched by...

December 7, 2015

China's 1st manned electric aircraft gets license for production

China has granted a license for production of first manned two seater electric aircraft RX1E known as RX1E by the Civil Aviation Administration of China. The aircraft has...

December 5, 2015

India’s forest & tree cover increased by 5, 081 Sq km: ISFR 2015

According to the recently released India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2015, India’s forest and tree cover has been increased by 5081 Square kilometre. The report was released...

December 5, 2015

South Western Railways Zone introduces Biodiesel for trains

The South Western Railways (SWR) Zone with headquarters in Hubli, Karnataka has introduced biodiesel for trains, operating under its zone. In this regard, SWR’s first train Hubballi-Bengaluru Janshatabdi...

December 5, 2015

CEA Dr Arvind Subramanian Committee suggests GST rate of 17-18 per cent

Chief Economic Advisor Dr Arvind Subramanian led Committee has recommended standard rate for Goods and Services Tax (GST) at 17 to 18 per cent. The Committee has submitted...

December 5, 2015

Married daughters eligible for appointment on compassionate grounds: Allahabad HC

Allahabad High Court in its judgment has made married daughters of deceased government employees eligible for appointments on compassionate grounds in government jobs. Ruling in this regard was...

December 5, 2015

Himachal Pradesh becomes first State to launch Rotavirus vaccination project

Himachal Pradesh has become the first state in the country to start Rotavirus vaccination project under the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP). The project was launched by Chief Minister...

December 5, 2015

Delhi Assembly passes Delhi Jan Lokpal Bill, 2015

The Delhi Assembly has unanimously passed the Delhi Jan Lokpal Bill, 2015 for establishment of statutory anti-corruption ombudsman. The Bill provides powers to Lokpal to act against any...

December 5, 2015

Uttar Pradesh Government launches first International festival on Birds

Uttar Pradesh Government has launched International festival on Birds in a bid to promote state as an international bird-watching destination. The first-of-its-kind festival was inaugurated by Chief Minister Akhilesh...

December 5, 2015

China announces $60 billion package to Africa during FOCAC

Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced a 60 billion dollars package to African nations during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) held in Johannesburg, South Africa. The package...

December 5, 2015

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