Page-2 of Current Affairs - March, 2013

India, USA agree to cooperate on future missions to the Moon and Mars

March 29, 2013

Subsequent to successful collaboration in Chandrayaan-1 lunar mission, India and the US have agreed to cooperate on future missions to the Moon and Mars. NASA and ISRO collaborated successfully for the Chandrayaan-1 lunar mission in 2008. Thus, building upon the partnership further, both NASA and ..

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Great Indian one-horned Rhinoceros' population rises in Kaziranga: Census

March 29, 2013

As per the latest census, the Great Indian one-horned Rhinoceros‘ population in the Kaziranga National Park (KNP) – world heritage site has seen a rise. There number rose by 39 from previous 2,290 to 2329 at present. In 1999, the figure was 1,672, which ..

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India wins the Border-Gavaskar Trophy by a defeating Australia 4-0 in Test Series

March 29, 2013

India completed a historic 4-0 clean sweep against Australia by recording an emphatic six-wicket victory in the fourth and final cricket Test. Border–Gavaskar Trophy A Test cricket series played between India and Australia. If the series is drawn, then the ..

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West Bengal Govt to start monthly stipend for Old Writers & Litterateurs

March 29, 2013

The West Bengal Government has planned to commence from next month a monthly stipend/pension for Old Writers and Litterateurs. In the first phase of this plan: 170 people will be awarded Rs 1,500 each. 100 theatre troops will be given ..

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Arunachal Pradesh becomes the first state to introduce e-GPF facility

March 29, 2013

Arunachal Pradesh became the first state to introduce e-GPF. The state Finance department of Arunachal Pradesh will facilitate online access to 34,000 General Provident Fund (GPF) accounts via its redesigned website www.arunachalfinance.in. Objective: Transparency and accountability of the government Now, citizens and government ..

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2013 designated as the UN International Year of Water Cooperation by UNGA

March 29, 2013

Subsequent to a proposal initiated by Tajikistan, in 2010 UN General Assembly (UNGA) declared 2013 as the UN International Year of Water Cooperation via its resolution : A/RES/65/154. UN-Water has asked UNESCO to lead the initiative keeping in view of ..

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