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India ranked 42nd at Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)’s annual Global Democracy Index
India has been ranked 42nd out of 165 countries at the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)’s annual Global Democracy Index due to rise of conservative religious ideologies and increase in vigilantism and violence against minorities as well as other dissenting voices. ..
International Literacy Day (ILD) observed on 8 September
The International Literacy Day (ILD) is observed every year on September 8 to emphasize the importance of literacy to individuals, society and communities. The 2017 theme is ‘Literacy in a Digital World’. The special 2-day event will be organized at ..
India to partner European Nations in Social Science Research
The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), for the first time, collaborate with four European countries in multi-lateral Social Science research. The projects for networking and social science research cooperation in b/w the researchers of these nations have been ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2012
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Sakshar Bharti Portal launched by the Government
Sakshar Bharat Portal launched with an objective for superior planning, monitoring and impact analysis of Sakshar Bharat Mission being implemented under National Literacy Mission Authority The portal will also provide information about the scheme and its implementation in States It ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2011
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Falcon Hypersonic Technology Vehicle 2 (HTV-2)
HTV-2 is an unmanned, rocket-launched, manoeuvrable aircraft that can glide through the Earth’s atmosphere at a top speed of 21,580 kmph. The US Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) launched it atop a rocket recently from Vandenberg Air Force Base, ..