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Management of PM Relief Fund to be emulated on Gujarat model

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed that the management of the PM’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) should emulate the Gujarat model in selection of beneficiaries, giving priority to...

July 19, 2014    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Bolivia legalizes Child Labour

Contrary to the efforts across the globe to curb child labour, Bolivia has become the first nation to legalize it from age 10. Country’s Congress approved the legislation,...

July 19, 2014    International / World Current Affairs

SC notice to all states and UTs on the issue of legalizing euthanasia

The Supreme Court has issued notice to all states and Union territories on a plea for legalizing passive euthanasia. The apex court issued the notice on a petition...

July 18, 2014    Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

National Health Profile (NHP) 2013 released by Dr. Harsh Vardhan

The National Health Profile (NHP) 2013 was released by Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan. The annual report is prepared by the Central Bureau...

July 17, 2014    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Government to accept Self-Attested documents

Indian citizens will not have to rush to a gazette officer or a notary to get their documents attested. Giving relief to the people, the government has decided...

July 17, 2014    India Nation & States Current Affairs

320 Mahila Suraksha Dals will soon be functional in Delhi

With a view to enhance the safety of women and girls in Delhi, 320 Mahila Suraksha Dals (MSDs) will soon be made functional. As a pilot program, one...

July 16, 2014

Gandhi Peace Prize to Chandi Prasad Bhatt

President Pranab Mukherjee presented Gandhi Peace Prize for 2013 to noted environmentalist and pioneer of the Chipko movement Chandi Prasad Bhatt for his contribution towards the environment and...

July 15, 2014    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Haryana Sikh Gurdwaras (Management) Bill gets Governors nod

The Haryana Sikh Gurdwaras (Management) Bill, 2014, passed by the state assembly, has received Haryana Governor Jagannath Pahadia’s assent. The Bill seeks to set up a separate management...

July 15, 2014    India Nation & States Current Affairs

Work on setting up ‘Rural ATMs’ underway: RBI

Encouraged by the Reserve Bank .of India (RBI), banks are working on setting up ‘Rural ATMs’ for dispensing currency notes of smaller denominations. Banks have been encouraged to...

July 15, 2014

Pay MGNREGA workers wages commensurate with minimum wages fixed by State: SC asks Government

As per the direction of the Supreme Court, Government must implement its February 2014 notification fixing higher average daily wages to workers of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural...

July 12, 2014    Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

World Population Day observed across the world on July 11

The World Population Day was observed across the world on July 11. The theme for year 2014 is “Invest in Young People today, to ensure a Bright Future“....

July 11, 2014    International / World Current Affairs

Budget Box 2014-15: Highlights

Union Finance Minister Mr. Arun Jaitley presented Union Budget 2014-15. The highlights:   For individuals No change in the Tax slab on personal income Income tax exemption limit...

July 10, 2014

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