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‘Give free land for 999 years to set up private varsities’
A Committee report on corporate sector participation in higher education headed by Chief Mentor of Infosys N R Narayana Murthy presented its report to the Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia. Some of its key suggestions: Promote private sector ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012
May 13, 2012: Parliament celebrates 60th years of its existence
A Special Session of the Lok Sabha held on May 13, 2012 to mark its 60th anniversary. Both houses of the Parliament held day-long special sittings with party leaders recalling India’s freedom struggle and the nation becoming the largest democracy ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012
Condition of SCS and STS Weavers/Artisans: Govt implementing 6 generic schemes for promotion of Handicraft
6 generic schemes being implemented by Govt for the promotion and development of Handicraft sector and for the welfare of handicraft artisans/workers including those belonging to SC & ST community on All India basis. The schemes are composite in nature ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Person in News: ‘Alex Paul Menon’
The then District Collector of Sukma District (Chhattisgarh) who was abducted by the Moists. The 32 year old 2006-batch IAS Officer was abducted by Naxalites on April 21, 2012 from Manjipara village where he was attending a government programme. He ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012
NPS Lite accounts cross 11 Lakh mark
In terms of the number of accounts opened, the New Pension System (NPS) – Lite scheme meant for the economically disadvantaged, has left behind its older twin NPS-Main focussed on the organised sector. NPS-Lite has already passed 11 lakh subscribers ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
RTI for NRIs made easier
Indians living abroad can now without difficulty hunt for information from public authorities in their home country via the RTI (Right to Information) Act. What was the problem for NRIs seeking information via RTI? The RBI had already previously permitted ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012
‘INS Dweeprakshak’: Navy commissions full-fledged naval base station in Lakshadweep
As part of its efforts to augment the security of the strategically significant Lakshadweep archipelago, on Monday. The Navy commissioned a full-fledged naval base, INS Dweeprakshak, at Kavaratti. Objective: To maintain effective coastal surveillance and defence capability. Indian warships on ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012
Narasimhan takes charge as AP Governor for second consecutive term
Andhra Pradesh Governor E S L Narasimhan took charge for the second consecutive term.
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012
India reiterates its commitment to afghan in building peaceful, prosperous nation
The Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has conveyed India’s unwavering commitment to assisting Afghanistan in its endeavour to build a peaceful, democratic and prosperous country. He expressed hope that the strategic bilateral partnership would be further strengthened in the critical ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012
Govt proposes a board for growth of auto sector
NAB: National Automative Board The government has finalized the proposal to set up NAB under the Department of Heavy Industry to support fresh initiatives for the growth of the automobile sector. NAB would be set up as an autonomous body ..