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Iraq crisis could impact oil prices in India
Indian government is keeping a close watch on the ongoing crisis in Iraq where terrorist groups led by ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and Syria) are attacking and capturing regions in the country. Though the crisis hasn’t yet caused any ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2014
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Railway Ministry raised passenger fare by 14.2%, freights by 6.5%
The Railway Ministry has effected a sharp hike of 14.2% in train passenger fares in all classes and a 6.5% surge in freight rates to earn Rs 8000 crore a year for the cash-deficient Indian railways. The increased charges will ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2014
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
India ranked 143 on Global Peace Index 2014
Global Peace Index (GPI) for year 2014 has been released by Institute for Economics and Peace in London. The GPI measured peace in 162 nations on the basis of 22 parameters. India slipped two ranks than previous year and has ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2014
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Maharashtra legislation to ban dance bars across the state
In a bid to impose a ban on dance bars across state, the Maharashtra assembly passed a law which amends Maharashtra Police Act which banned performance of bar dancers in all hotels, bars and restaurants. In 2005, while banning dance ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2014
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
"Gauravi"- India’s first One-Stop Crisis Centre opens in Bhopal
The Government of Madhya Pradesh has launched ‘Gauravi’– India’s first One-Stop Crisis Centre (OSCC) at J. P. Hospital in Bhopal. The centre will help women who are victims of violence by enabling them to register an FIR, medical treatment, psychological ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2014
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Gujarat gets NCA approval to raise height of Narmada Dam
The Narmada Control Authority (NCA) has given nod to raise the height of the Sardar Sarovar Dam by 17 metres to 138.62 metres, which, on its completion, would allow Gujarat to get three times more water for irrigation. The new ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2014
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs