EU to Restrict 'Bee-Harming' Pesticides

The European Commission will restrict the use of Neonicotinoid chemicals in pesticides  which is linked to reduce bee population by researchers. Neonicotinoid chemicals in pesticides are believed to harm bees and as per the European Commission they should be restricted to ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2013

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Attempt to boost tourism with the development of Vizag-Bheemli beach corridor

Union tourism Ministry approved Rs.45 crore to AP Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) for the development of Visakhapatnam-Bheemunipatnam Beach Corridor Mega Circuit. It will cover the stretch of 26km which goes along the beach between two Ports in Andhra Pradesh. Objective: ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2013

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Direct cash through Aadhaar to save 0.5% of GDP for India: IMF

International Monetary Fund  quoted that integration of direct cash transfer with Aadhaar will take time but the scheme will help Indian government save 0.5 per cent of the GDP. Benefits Better targeting of spending on the poor Indian government save ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2013

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

MCX-SX to launch trading in F&O on SX40

MCX Stock Exchange will introduce trading in derivative contracts on its flagship index —SX40 from 15th May 2013. SX40 is a free float based index of 40 large-cap liquid stocks representing diversified sectors of the economy Benefit:  It will take ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2013

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs