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Indian Ambassador asks US students to stay alert on effects of protectionism
Addressing the students at University of Florida, India’s Ambassador to the United States Nirupama Rao has asked American students to be alert to the crushing effects of protectionism as it is retrogressive and blocks economic growth and development in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012
PMEGP to continue with double fund allocation in 12th Plan
The Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), will persist in the 12th Five-Year Plan (2012-17). The MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) Ministry declaration held that the scheme to persist with a double fund allocation. Scheme was established in 2008, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Some facts on Ban on burqa, niqab, hijab in Europe
The burqa, niqab or hijab issue is part of a heated debate about multiculturalism in Europe. The issues involved are religious freedom, female equality, secular traditions and even fears of terrorism. Recently, a parliamentary commission in Italy has approved a ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2011
Current Affairs : July 22, 2011
‘Prahaar’ missile successfully test-fired India successfully conducted the first test-fire of its indigenously developed surface-to-surface guided short-range, solid fueled, quick-reaction, tactical missile, Prahaar (Sanskrit:प्रहार , Strike) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) of Chandipur, off Odisha coast The missile test fired ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2011
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Current Affairs : January 9, 2010
Events & Happenings:2nd Global Marathi Literary Meet:Second Global Marathi meet will be held in Dubai from March 2-6, 2010. Veteran Marathi litterateur Mangesh Padgaonkar has been selected as president of this meet. Sixth International Children’s Film Festival, BangaloreSixth International Children’s ..