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Internet not responsible for newspaper decline: Study
As per a research conducted by Professor Matthew Gentzkow of University of Chicago Booth School of Business, the Internet may actually not be responsible for the sharp decline of the traditional newspaper industry as most of us believe. Researchers have ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2014
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
June 12 observed as World Day Against Child Labor 2014
June 12 was observed as World Day Against Child Labour across the globe. The theme for year 2014 is Extend social protection: Combat child labour. The World Day Against Child Labour was launched by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2002 ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2014
Category: International / World Current Affairs
NABARD slashes refinance rates to promote investment in agriculture
In a bid to encourage investments in agriculture, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has cut the rate of interest by 20 basis points (bps) on their long term refinance facility to banks. As per NABARD: Rates of ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2014
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024
Trucks carrying PDS foodgrains to be tracked with GPS
In order to curb the menace of diversion of rations meant for lakhs of families which are below the poverty line, Delhi government has decided to track the trucks carrying food-grains with the help of Global Positioning System (GPS) and ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2014
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Sikkim government reserves 12% jobs for BPL
As per an announcement made by the Sikkim government, there will be 12% reservation in all state government jobs and posts in public sector undertakings for candidates living Below Poverty Line (BPL). Only those BPL persons who are of Sikkimese ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2014
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Uttarakhand Cabinet gives nod to Pension Scheme for Farmers
The Uttarakhand Government has given nod to two popular schemes including a pension scheme for farmers and a scheme to air-lift doctors to remote areas of the state. Pension Scheme for Farmers: Under this scheme for farmers, all those farmers doing ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2014
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs