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Union Government extends National Food Security Act deadline by 6 months
Union Government again has extended rolling out deadline for National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013 by six months. It was announced by Union Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan in order to give more time to states to roll out NFSA. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
Union Government unveils new Foreign Trade Policy
Union Government has unveiled new Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) to make India an exporting powerhouse in the next five years. The new trade policy will incorporate government ambitious initiatives such as Make in India, Digital India mission, Skill India programme, ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
Union Government releases digital gender atlas for advancing girl education
Union Government has released ‘Digital Gender Atlas for Advancing Girls Education’ a web-based tool for advancing girls education. It was unveiled by the Department of School Education and Literacy in the Union Ministry of Human Resources Development (HRD) in New ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
Election Commission launches NERPAP throughout the country
Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched National Electoral Roll Purification and Authentication Programme (NERPAP). Objective: To bring out a totally error-free and authenticated electoral roll throughout the country. Key facts about NERPAP For the authentication purpose, Electoral Photo Identity ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
Union Government accepts 14th Finance Commission
Union government has accepted recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission (FC) as per its agenda of cooperative federalism. The accepted recommendations are for the five-year period 2015-16 to 2019-20. Key facts Government has accepted FC’s recommendation to increase the devolution ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
Government launches Mission Indradhanush to immunise kids against 7 vaccine-preventable diseases
Government has launched Mission Indradhanush to immunise kids against 7 vaccine-preventable diseases. Mission Indradhanush depicts 7 colours of the rainbow which aims to cover all those children by 2020 who are either unvaccinated, or are partially vaccinated against 7 vaccine ..