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Gulzar honored with Indira Gandhi National Integration award
Famous lyricist, poet and film director, Gulzar has been conferred with the Indira Gandhi National Integration Award. The award was given to mark the 28th death anniversary of the late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2012
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
9th World Hindi conference concludes in Johannesburg
The 9th World Hindi Conefrence concluded in Johannesburg, South Africa. During the function a bust of Pandit Nardev Vedalankar, known as the father of Hindi in South Africa, was also unveiled. Vedalankar came to South Africa in 1947 from Gujarat ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2012
INDEX -2012 held in Dubai
INDEX -2012; the largest International Design Exhibition in the Gulf region was held at World Trade Center in Dubai. The exhibition witnessed participation of over 900 leading brands and companies from 45 countries including India exhibiting their innovative products and ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2012
1.86 lakh crore is the loss to exchequer in Coal Blocks Allocation Scam: CAG
As per the audit report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, allocation of coal blocks without bidding has caused a huge loss of 1.86 lakh crore to the India’s exchequer. As per the report, 57 coal blocks ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
FCRA license to 4,139 NGOs cancelled
4,139 NGOs, most of them located in Tamil Nadu, will now be prohibited from receiving contributions from foreign sources. These NGOs have lost their Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) registration as they violated the FCRA. 19% of the total NGOs ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
SC rejects AP plea for introduction of differential fee
An application from the Andhra Pradesh govt asking permission to allow it to recommend enhanced differential fee structure for category A and B quota seats has been rejected by the Supreme Court.
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
“Naresh Chandra Committee” submits National Security Report
Why Naresh Chandra committee was consituted? The committee was constituted by the Union Govt to contemporarize the Kargil Review Committee’s recommendations. It was also asked to suggest ways to revamp defence management by examining the state of country’s border management ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
D R Mehta to be awarded Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award
D R Mehta who is known for popularising Jaipur Foot will be awarded 20th Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award. The Award is being given to him for his exceptional contribution towards promotion of communal harmony, peace and goodwill. He is ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
Paleo-river found near Narmada: Research
As per a group of researchers traces of Paleo- river has been found in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. What is a Paleo-river? It is an inactive river or water stream buried under sediment. As per Mangal Panchayatam Parishad, the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
India, China to enhance Defense, Security Dialogue, reach $100 Billion Trade Target
India and China are ready to enhance defense and security dialogue and work in the direction of achieving the bilateral trade target of 100 billion dollars. The agreement reached on the sidelines of the Rio+20 Environment Summit during a dialogue ..