National Social Assistance Programme

The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) is a welfare programme being administered by the Ministry of Rural Development. This programme is being implemented in rural areas as well as urban areas. NSAP represents a significant step towards the fulfilment of ..

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is Government of India’s flagship programme for achievement of Universalization of Elementary Education (UEE) in a time bound manner. The scheme was started in 2001 by Atal Bihari Vajpayee government after modifying existing schemes such as ..

Current Affairs Notes

February 16, 2009The Governor of Tamil Nadu, Shri Surjit Singh Barnala commissioned Waterjet Propelled Fast Attack Crafts INS Carnicobar and INS Chetlat, at Chennai on February 16.1. These would be the first two in a series of ten Water Jet ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2009

Bharat Nirman

Bharat Nirman is a a time-bound plan for rural infrastructure by the Government of India in partnership with State Governments and Panchayat Raj Institutions.It was launched in 2005. It has 6 components: Water : Every habitation to have a safe ..

Archive : Current News Summaries & Articles

From July 2010 Onwards, Updates have been included in our One Year Email Programme June 2010 Q+A: Global Peace Index 2010 Mad Cow Disease : India is among safest countries Smriti Manjusha – The Time Capsule of Gujarat Technical Advisory ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2009

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Notes : Indian Economy

1. Coal movement, remained single largest commodity moved by the railways constituting 42.4 per cent of the total freight moved by the end of 2008. 2. Handloom industry is the largest cottage industry providing maximum employment in Manipur. This industry ..

7th Five Year Plan: 1985-90

A long term plan was outlined for 1985-2000 and the 7th five year plan was announced in this backdrop on November 9, 1985. This plan was started by Rajiv Gandhi government when Dr. Manmohan Singh was Deputy chairman of planning ..

Current Affairs : Awards : April-May 2009

Febryary 18, 2009: Saraswati Samman to Laksmi Nandan BoraApril 17, 2009 : Neerja Choudhury & Gargi Parsai given Prem Bhatia Award: April 19, 2009 : Adiseshiah award for Chandrasekhar April 16, 2009 : ONGC receives ‘Leading Oil & Gas Corporate ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2009

Current Affairs 14.5.09

Politics Lapang becomes Meghalaya CMDonwa Dethwelson Lapang was yesterday sworn-in as the chief minister of Meghalaya where President’s rule was lifted on Friday.Governor R S Mooshahary administered the oath of office and secrecy to Lapang at a programme in Raj ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2009

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Archive : General Studies Fact Sheets

20 Point Programme Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Program (AIBP) Accelerated Power Development and Reform Programme (APDRP) Accredited Social Health Activist ASHA Agro climatic Regions in India Annapurna Scheme Annual Supplement (2005-2006) to Foreign Trade Policy Annual Supplement (2006-2007) to Foreign Trade ..