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Govt re-launches Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana
The Central Government has re-launched the Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana, for the benefit of citizens aged 60 years and above. The scheme will provide financial security to almost half a million senior citizens of the country by ensuring regular income ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Singapore to help India in 100 'Smart Cities' project
India has join hands with Singapore to get its expertise in building ‘Smart Cities’ even as the two nations decided to ramp up economic engagement besides defence and security cooperation. Recently, India allocated over Rs 7,000 crore in its Budget 2014-15 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Haryana Government increases age of retirement from 58 to 60 years
The Haryana government announced a windfall for the state government’s employees which includes raising the retirement age from 58 to 60 years, 25% per cent increment in Dearness Allowance, full pension after 20 years service, and various other benefits. After ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
PM Modi accentuates promoting Tourism, ‘Clean India’ campaign to be launched on October 2
PM Narendra Modi stressed on the need to promote tourism saying it provides employment to the poorest of the poor. He pointed out ‘filthiness’ in the country as a big obstacle in promoting tourism and our national character. He observed that even ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
PM Modi announced “Sānsad Adarsh Grām Yojana”
While delivering his maiden Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a scheme on behalf of the Member of Parliament- ‘Sansad Aadarsh Gram Yojana’. He called upon the Members of Parliament (MPs) ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
India’s future lies in manufacturing with ‘Zero-Defect and Zero-Effect’: PM Narendra Modi
PM Narendra Modi, in his maiden speech from Red Fort, stressed on achieving economic self-reliance, saying the country should strive to become a manufacturing hub for global investors with ‘Zero-defect products and Zero-effect’ on environment. He invited global investors to ..