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Jal Satyagraha ends, achieved its objectives
A Satyagraha of its own kind in Khandawa district of Madhya Pradesh named Jal Satyagraha came to an end on a winning note after continuing for 17 days at Omkareshwar Dam Project. What was Jal Satyagraha? Jal Satyagraha was a ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2012
Government changes sourcing norms for single-brand retail FDI
In the area of single-brand retail, any firm seeking waiver of the mandatory 30% local sourcing norms would have to establish a manufacturing facility in the country. For new investors, local sourcing was one of the key impediments that had ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2012
Government approval to stake sales in four state companies
To further divestment programme, Govt of India cleared stake sales in four state-run companies. The move is expected to give a fillip to the reform agenda. The cabinet approved stake sales in: Hindustan Copper Ltd National Aluminium Co Ltd MMTC ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2012
Union Cabinet permits 51% FDI in multi-brand retail and 49% FDI in Aviation
Cabinet allowed 51% FDI in multi-brand retail and also 49% FDI in the aviation domain. But the Govt left it to the state governments to allow establishment of multi-brand retail stores. FDI limit on various streams of broadcast services has ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2012
Kerala unveils Emerging Kerala initiative
Kerala launched Emerging Kerala initiative to attract investments from UAE and to tap the business opportunities from the gulf region. It focuses Indian diaspora in the mid- East as more than 90 % of the emigrant Keralites live in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2012
India, Myanmar and Thailand decided to implement Trilateral Connectivity Project by 2016
India, Myanmar and Thailand reviewed the Trilateral Connectivity Project and decided to put all efforts to establish it by 2016. What is Trilateral Connectivity Project? It is a trilateral highway construction project that aims to connect India, Myanmar and Thailand. ..