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PM Modi indicates creation of a new body to replace Planning Commission
During his speech on Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a radical measure to replace the Planning Commission with a new body in a short span of time. Mr. Modi said the new institution would foster cooperative federalism, facilitate ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
PM Modi' announces "Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana" on Independence Day
In his maiden Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort, PM Narendra Modi announced a new financial scheme named ‘Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana’ to help the poor open bank accounts which will come bundled with a ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Supreme Court sets two-week timeline for Ganga roadmap
The Supreme Court has set a two-week timeline for the government to submit an affidavit providing details about what it proposes to do for cleaning the river. This is despite NDA-led government giving top priority to the cleaning of river Ganga. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
TN Bill makes ban on entry of people wearing dhoti in public places a punishable offence
It will now be a punishable offence to ban entry of a person clad in Dhoti from entering public places in Tamil Nadu. The state Assembly unanimously passed a bill making enforcing dress code and banning entry of persons wearing ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
South Africa government relocates Rhinos from Kruger National Park
South African Government’s Ministry of Environment has announced its plan to evacuate hundreds of rhinos from country’s famous Kruger National Park to save them from poachers. The step is part of a plan to curb illegal hunts for rhino horn. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Black money pursuit: Swiss amend key law on foreign requests
Responding to the pressure coming from India and other nations, Switzerland has introduced key changes in its local laws pertaining to assistance to foreign countries in their pursuit of black money allegedly amassed in Swiss banks. These amendments would allow ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Category: International / World Current Affairs